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# Bon Iver, Dead Distillers, Drop The Mic & More Events This Week In Ditmas Park
- URL: https://bklyner.com/bon-iver-dead-distillers-drop-the-mic-more-events-this-week-in-ditmas-park-ditmas-park/
- Published: 2016-12-12T16:56:32.000Z
- Updated: 2016-12-12T17:01:35.000Z
- Author: Carly Miller
- Tags: Central Brooklyn, Ditmas Park, Events, Nonsponsored, bar chord, Brooklyn Brainery, Community Board 14, ditmas park events, Green-Wood Cemetery, PS 130, ps 217, sycamore bar, The Gilded Grape, the kings theater, #wp

![(Photo via cherryyyll / instagram)](/content/images/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/Screen-Shot-2016-12-12-at-10.02.02-AM.png)

Justin Vernon as Bon Iver. (Photo via [cherryyyll](https://www.instagram.com/p/BN685hFjPu3/?tagged=boniver&ref=bklyner.com) / instagram)

Whether you’re looking to get crafty, attend a CB meeting, hear distillery secrets or live music — this is your spot for the best events in (and immediately around) Ditmas Park. If you have an event to share, email us at [editor@ditmasparkcorner.com](mailto:editor@ditmasparkcorner.com).

[**Bon Iver at Kings Theater**](http://www.kingstheatre.com/shows/bon-iver?ref=bklyner.com)  
**When:** Monday, December 12 and Tuesday, December 13 at 8pm.  
**Where:** Kings Theater, 1027 Flatbush Avenue between Tilden Avenue and Duryea Place.  
**What:** Come see legendary Bon Iver (French for “good winter”) and opener Fog at the Kings Theater.  
**How much:** Find tickets [here](http://www.ticketmaster.com/bon-iver/venueartist/24717/1195873?ref=bklyner.com).

[**Community Board 14 general meeting**](http://www.cb14brooklyn.com/december-general-board-meeting-2/?ref=bklyner.com)  
**When:** Monday, December 12 at 7:30pm  
**Where:** P.S. 249, 18 Marlborough Road between Caton & Church Avenues.  
**What:** Learn about what’s going on in your neighborhood a the CB 14 meeting, see the meeting agenda [here](http://www.cb14brooklyn.com/december-general-board-meeting-2/?ref=bklyner.com).  
**How much:** Free.

[**Gilded Grape’s 12 nights of tasting**](http://www.thegildedgrape.com/12-days-of-tastings-event?ref=bklyner.com)  
**When:** Every day from 6pm to 8pm (see daily schedule, through Dec. 19)  
**Where:** The Gilded Grape, 727 Church Avenue between East 7th and East 8th Street.  
**What:** Check out great pairings all week at the local wine & spirit shop’s 12 nights of tastings — featuring treats from Der Pioneer (opening soon on Church Avenue) on Wednesday. See the whole schedule [here](http://www.thegildedgrape.com/12-days-of-tastings-event?ref=bklyner.com).  
**How much:** Free tasting, but pick up some holiday wines.

**PS 217 Open House**  
**When:** Tuesday, December 13 from 8:30am to 10am.  
**Where:** PS 217, 1100 Newkirk Avenue between Coney Island Avenue & Westminster Road.  
**What:** Tour the 1925 building, see classrooms in action, and meet administrators and staff at the PS 217 open house. RSPV to Mara Dubovici at[ LDubovici@schools.nyc.gov](mailto:LDubovici@schools.nyc.gov).  
**How much:** Free.

[**Dead Distillers: Book Talk and Tasting at Green-Wood**](http://www.green-wood.com/event/dead-distillers-book-talk-and-tasting/?ref=bklyner.com)  
**When:** Wednesday, December 14 from 7pm to 9pm.  
**Where:** Green-Wood Cemetery, entrance at 5th Avenue and 25th Street.  
**What:** Hear stories about the Whiskey Wars of 1869 from author Colin Spoelman (*Dead Distillers: A History of the Upstarts and Outlaws Who Made American Spirits*), with tastings from Kings County Distillery.  
**How much:** $5 for members, $15 for non-members.

[**Create your own signature dish**](http://brooklynbrainery.com/courses/creating-your-own-signature-dish?ref=bklyner.com)  
**When:** Wednesday, December 14 from 8:30pm to 10pm.  
**Where:** Brooklyn Brainery Windsor Terrace, 1233 Prospect Avenue between Vanderbilt Avenue & Reeve Place.  
**What:** Planning your holiday dinner? Learn how to create a creative, signature dish to wow the family this year.  
**How much:** $14

[**Drop The Mic Anniversary Show**](http://www.sycamorebrooklyn.com/special-events/2016/12/14/drop-the-mike-one-year-anniversary-show-1?ref=bklyner.com)  
**When:** Wednesday, December 14 from 8pm to 10pm.  
**Where:** Sycamore, 1118 Cortelyou Road between Stratford and Westminster Roads.  
**What:** Sycamore’s all-female comedy show turns one, featuring stand-up by Leah Bonnema, Sydnee Washington Kerryn Feehan, Selena Coppock, and hosted by Kendra Cunningham.  
**How much:** Free.

[**Cassidy Andrews Emily Wolfe & Alex Arkin at the Owl**](http://theowl.nyc/?ref=bklyner.com)  
**When:** Thursday, December 15 at 8pm.  
**Where:** The Owl Music Parlor, 497 Rogers Avenue between Midwood and Maple Streets.  
**What:** Hear these two charming singer-songwriters grace the stage at the Owl music parlor.  
**How much:** $10 suggested donation.

[**American Roots music at Bar Chord**](http://calendar.barchordnyc.com/events/2016/12/15/john-pinamonti-band?ref=bklyner.com)  
**When:** Thursday, December 15 at 9pm.  
**Where:** Bar Chord, 1008 Cortelyou Road between Coney Island Avenue and Stratford Road  
**What:** American roots musician John Pinamonti performs live at Bar Chord.  
**How much:** No cover charge

**Coming soon…**

**PS 130 Winter Bazaar**  
**When:** Saturday, December 17 from 11am to 5pm.  
**Where:** PS 130, Upper School Building at 713 Caton Avenue.  
**What:** Come out for local crafts, chili cook-off, music, photo booth, activities, and more at the winter bazaar.  
**How much:** Free