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# Events This Week: Comedy, Trivia, Sharon Jones And The Dap Kings
- URL: https://bklyner.com/events-week-comedy-trivia-sharon-jones-ditmas-park/
- Published: 2016-06-07T20:21:26.000Z
- Updated: 2016-06-07T21:55:18.000Z
- Author: Carly Miller
- Tags: Central Brooklyn, Ditmas Park, Events, Nonsponsored, events in ditmas park, #wp

![Celebrate-Brooklyn](/content/images/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/Screen-Shot-2016-06-07-at-5.53.21-PM-702x408.png)

(Photo via [Bric Arts Media](http://www.bricartsmedia.org/events-performances/bric-celebrate-brooklyn-festival?ref=bklyner.com#calendar))

This list is ongoing. If you have an event you’d like featured in our calendar, or if there’s anything we’ve left off, please let us know! Post your events in our [community calendar](/blog/events/got-an-event-coming-up-share-it-on-our-new-calendar/) or email us at [editor@ditmasparkcorner.com](mailto:editor@ditmasparkcorner.com).

[**Music Trivia with Shane and Ruth**](http://www.facebook.com/MusicTriviaNYC)  
**When:** Tuesday June 7 at 7pm  
**Where:** Bar Chord, 1008 Cortelyou Road  
**What:** Five rounds of music trivia, including a “name that tune” audio round with pop, rock, rap, country, show tunes, jazz, classical, crunkcore, post-crunkcore (you’ll have to fill us in on that one…). Prizes include free drinks, music, and more.  
**How Much:** FREE, (but again, show the bar some love)

**[Creative Writing Class for Adults](http://www.bklynlibrary.org/calendar/creative-writing-adults-cortelyou-library-060716?ref=bklyner.com)**  
**When:** Tuesday June 7 at 6:15pm  
**Where:** Brooklyn Public Library Cortelyou branch, 1305 Cortelyou Rd at Argyle  
**What:** Join the New York Writers Coalition for a session of writing and sharing your work in a supportive group.  
**How Much:** FREE

**[Drop The Mike – All Female Stand Up Comedy Show](http://www.sycamorebrooklyn.com/special-events/?ref=bklyner.com)**  
**When:** Wednesday June 8 at 8pm, and every second Wednesday of the month.  
**Where:** Sycamore Bar & Flower Shop,   
**What:** Hosted by Kendra Cunningham, who has been doing comedy in NYC for 10 years. This week’s lineup features Khalid Rahmaan, Dava Krausse, Ophira Eisenberg, Sarah Tollemache, and Anna Drezen.  
**How Much:** FREE, but be sure to grab a drink (or two) at the bar.

**[Celebrate Brooklyn! Opening Night Show: Sharon Jones and the Dap Kings](http://www.bricartsmedia.org/events-performances/bric-celebrate-brooklyn-festival?ref=bklyner.com)**  
**When:** Wednesday June 8 at 8:15pm  
**Where:** Prospect Park Bandshell, entrance on 9th Street & Prospect Park West.  
**What:** Didn’t catch Sharon Jones and the Dap Kings when they played the bandshell in 2010? (Too bad, it was awesome) — don’t miss this one, kicking off the BRIC Celebrate Brooklyn summer concert series.  
**How Much:** FREE

[**PS 217 Music In The Garden Series**](https://sites.google.com/site/district22brooklyn/community-events/ps217musicgarden?ref=bklyner.com)  
**When:** Wednesday June 8 at 6:00pm  
**Where:** PS 217, 1100 Newkirk Avenue at Coney Island Ave  
**What:** This week’s performance features Sarah Alden Band, a mix of Americana music plus original compositions with 2 violins, guitar, bass and drums. Thanks to Councilman Mathieu Eugene and the Brooklyn Conservatory of Music  
**How Much:** FREE