Things To Do In (and Around) Ditmas Park This Week

It’s the week of Christmas, but there are still some fun and interesting things to do in Ditmas Park and throughout the borough. Have a drink with some geeks, bake Challah, check out the green market and more.

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When: Monday, December 22, 8:30pm
Where: Bar Reis, 375 5th Avenue
What: Stop in to enjoy big laughs, cheap beverages, and lots of great chances to mingle before and after the show.
How much: Free.

When: Monday, December 22, 8:30pm
Where: Open Source Gallery, 306 17th St
What: For as many nights of the month as we have volunteers, we will provide the cookware and utensils–and our volunteer chef of the evening will be responsible to a “one-pot meal” that can feed approximately 15-20 people. All meals are served between 7:00-9:00pm. We welcome all kinds of unique dishes from any ethnic tradition!
How much: Free.

When: Tuesday, December 23, 7:30pm
Where: Young Isreal of Kings Bay, 3007 Ocean Avenue
What: Join women to knead, braid, and shape Challah dough from scratch, with an exciting theme each session. Share the gift, warmth, and great taste of Shabbat with those closest to you. Learn the deeper meaning behind Challah, and taste a variety of Challah and dips.
How much: $10
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When: Wednesday, December 24, 8pm
Where: Supercollider, 609 4^th Ave
What: Geeks Who Drink is a pub quiz with eight rounds of eight questions each, including a music round, an audio round, and a picture round. Free to play, with prizes for the top two teams and bonus prizes throughout the game
How Much: Free

When: Saturday, December 26th, 8am
Where: Grand Army Plaza
What: Runners, dog-walkers, families, singles, and foodies all converge to buy from the huge array of farm fresh products, and to participate in the programming and cooking demonstrations that take place every Saturday all year long.
How Much: Free

When: Sunday, December 27^th, 11am
Where: First Unitarian Congregational Society of Brooklyn, 48 Monroe Place
What: The First Unitarian Congregational Society of Brooklyn is offering Our Whole Lives for 7th-9th graders, a renowned comprehensive sexuality education program implemented in faith communities, community organizations and schools nationwide that provides an intentional and welcoming space for young people to learn about and explore issues of sexuality and relationships.
How Much: $175