> ## Content Index > Fetch the complete content index at: https://bklyner.com/llms.txt > Use this file to discover other available public pages before exploring further. # Ditmas Park Weekday Events Spotlight: July 25–July 28 - URL: https://bklyner.com/ditmas-park-weekday-events-spotlight-july-25-july-28-ditmas-park/ - Published: 2016-07-25T20:11:19.000Z - Updated: 2016-07-25T20:11:19.000Z - Author: Carly Miller - Tags: Central Brooklyn, Ditmas Park, Events, Nonsponsored, bar chord, Celebrate Brooklyn!, cortelyou public library, outdoor movies, yoga, #wp ![Riis Park beach. (Photo by simplyfetchingco / Instagram)](/content/images/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/Riis-park.png) Riis Park beach. (Photo by [simplyfetchingco / Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/p/BISqV-pgcP2/?taken-at=869639592&ref=bklyner.com)) Welcome to the week, whether you’re looking to see up-and-coming comedians, join a book club, or wind down with some park yoga — this is your spot for the hottest weekday events in (and immediately around) Ditmas Park. If you have an event to share, email us at [editor@ditmasparkcorner.com](mailto:editor@ditmasparkcorner.com). [**Our Neighborhood Comedy show**](http://calendar.barchordnyc.com/events/2016/6/27/our-neighboorhood-comedy?ref=bklyner.com) **When:** Monday, July 25 at 9pm **Where:** Bar Chord, 1008 Cortelyou Road, between Coney Island Avenue and Stratford Road. **What:** There’s nothing like laughter on a Monday night to start the week off right, especially with established and up-and-coming acts from all over the perform in our own backyard bar. This monthly comedy show is hosted by Brandon Scott Wolf (of SNL Weekend Update and CollegeHumor Live). **How Much:** Free comedy show, but life is funnier after some drinks. [**Fiction of the 21st century book club**](http://www.bklynlibrary.org/calendar/fiction-21st-century-book-cortelyou-library-072616?ref=bklyner.com) **When:** Tuesday, July 26 at 6:15pm **Where:** Cortelyou Public Library, 1305 Cortelyou Road at Argyle Road. **What:** Join the neighborhood book club **‘**Fiction of the 21st Century’ to discuss Donna Tartt’s (author of The Goldfinch) novel ‘The Little Friend’. For more information, or to nominate next month’s book, email [fictioncentury21@gmail.com](mailto:fictioncentury21@gmail.com). **How Much:** Free [**Celebrate Brooklyn Benefit Concert: Case, Lang & Veirs**](http://www.bricartsmedia.org/events-performances/bric-celebrate-brooklyn-festival/benefit-concert-case-lang-veirs?ref=bklyner.com) **When:** Tuesday, July 26 at 7:30pm **Where:** Prospect Park Bandshell, enter at 9th Street and Prospect Park West. **What:** Three legendary musicians join together on a whim for a brand new album, showcased at the bandshell benefit concert this week: Neko Case, K.D. Lang, and Laura Veirs, with guest performance by Canadian singer-songwriter Andy Shauf. **How Much:** Tickets start at $43 [**Free Writing Workshop at Green-Wood Cemetery** ](http://www.green-wood.com/event/city-stories-city-spirit-write-ny-writers-coalition/2016-07-27/?ref=bklyner.com) **When:** Wednesday, July 27 from 5pm to 6:45pm **Where:** Outside in Green-Wood Cemetery, 500 5th Avenue entrance. **What:** Join the NY Writers Coalition for a free writing workshop Inspired by the historic landscape of Green-Wood Cemetery. Writers of all genres, experience levels, and backgrounds are welcome. Learn more about NYWC’s workshop method at [www.nywriterscoalition.org](http://nywriterscoalition.org/?ref=bklyner.com). Pre-registration required at [info@nywriterscoalition.org](mailto:info@nywriterscoalition.org) or call (718) 398-2883. **How Much:** Free **[Summer Movies Under the Stars](https://www.prospectpark.org/news-events/events/2016/7/27?ref=bklyner.com#summer-movie-under-stars-2016)** **When:** Wednesday July 27 from 7pm to 11pm **Where:** Prospect Park Long Meadow, enter at Grand Army Plaza or 3rd Street. **What:** Captain America returns to Brooklyn! Come to Prospect Park after sunset for a free showing of *Captain America: The Winter Soldier* on a huge screen in the middle of the Long Meadow! Movie screenings continue throughout August, sponsored by Borough President Eric Adams and the Prospect Park Alliance. **How Much:** Free, [RSVP here](https://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/eventReg?oeidk=a07ecoznhac3b09dcfc&oseq=&c=&ch=&ref=bklyner.com). [**Yoga in Prospect Park**](http://www.bendandbloom.com/park-yoga/?ref=bklyner.com) **When:** Thursday, July 28 from 7pm to 8pm **Where:** Long Meadow in Prospect Park. Enter at 3rd street or Grand Army Plaza, and look for the sea of mats. **What:** Join Bend & Bloom instructor Eric Lawrence for outdoor evening yoga in Prospect Park, during the magic hour when the sun sets over the lush tree line. All experience levels welcome. To participate, bring your mat over to the Long Meadow, but first [sign this waiver and RSVP](http://www.bendandbloom.com/rsvp?ref=bklyner.com). (If you don’t have a mat, just bring a towel or do your yoga directly on the cool grass.) **How Much**: Free [**Celebrate Brooklyn: Gregory Porter / Marcus Strickland & Twi-Life**](http://Brooklyn-based jazz singer Gregory Porter and jazz power group Marcus Strickland & Twi-Life) **When:** Thursday, July 28 at 7:30pm **Where:** Prospect Park Bandshell, enter at 9th Street and Prospect Park West **What:** Celebrate a beautiful Thursday evening outdoors with jazz performances from Brooklyn-based jazz singer Gregory Porter and power group Marcus Strickland & Twi-Life. **How Much:** Free [**Live Local Jazz at Don Burrito: Jam session**](/blog/art-music/ditmas-park-musician-brings-jazz-flatbush-lobbies-burrito-joints/) **When:** Thursday, July 28 from 7pm to 9pm **Where:** Don Burrito Restaurant, 5 Newkirk Plaza between Marlborough Road and East 16th Street. **What:** Join local musician Albert Marques and a rotating cast of talented players as their weekly jam series, as they return to the small Mexican restaurant in Newkirk Plaza, Don Burrito. Enjoy improvisational jazz in an informal setting, and learn about the band’s community jazz initiative. **How Much:** Free show, but eat some burritos while you’re there.