Things To Do In Ditmas Park This Weekend
Happy Thursday, everyone! This weekend, you can forget about the winterpocalypse and watch surfing videos at Sycamore, learn about volunteering at I.S. 62, take a free yoga class at the Cortelyou Library, make mouth-watering knishes at Temple Beth Emeth, get rid of your Christmas tree at Mulchfest, and lots more:
Thursday, January 8
• Learn how to become a volunteer at I.S. 62 during an orientation at the school, 6:30pm.
• Dream of warmer weather with surfing videos and Caribbean food at Sycamore’s The Lodge, 8pm.
• A Midwinter Bacchanal features the music of jazz guitarist Gabor Szabo at Bar Chord, 9pm.
Friday, January 9
• Join the drop-in sing-alongs with Lloyd H. Miller at Lark Café, 10 & 11am.
• Free yoga class for people of all ages and levels at the Cortelyou Library, 10:15-11:15am.
• Adults are invited to brush up on their computer skills at the Cortelyou Library’s free workshop, 11am.
• Come to Prospect Park’s Audubon Center for a free cardio toning class, 12pm.
• Meet fellow moms and dads at the New Parent Meet-Up, Lark, 1pm.
• Kids can attend Blooming Naturalists at the Prospect Park’s Audubon Center, 1-2pm Thursdays and Fridays.
• … followed by Nature on the Go, also at the Audubon Center, 2-3pm Thursdays and Fridays.
• Neighbors of all ages are welcome to attend the creative writing group at the Cortelyou Library, 2:45-3:45pm.
• Learn about local wildlife at Animal Encounter, also at the Audubon Center, 3-4pm Thursdays and Fridays.
• Happy hour with babies and ice cream happy hour are at Lark, 4pm.
• Drop-in sing-along with Andrew of Rolie Polie Guacamole at Lark Cafe ($10 per family), 4pm.
• Check out Happy Hour cocktail recipes at T.B. Ackerson Wine Merchants, 6-8pm.
• Get your heart rate up and explore the neighborhood with Ditmas Rides, meeting in front of the Cortelyou Library at 7pm.
• Looking for a fun & safe environment for your child while you do your shopping, go out to dinner, or catch up with friends? Latin Fever will provide your child with fun-filled activities, games, movies and more. $35 for 2.5 hours and snacks or $15 for one hour. 7:30-10pm.
• Marek & The Boss Chops play their boogie woogie and beyond at Bar Chord, 9pm.
• Rahlou is at Sycamore, 10pm.
Saturday, January 10
• Lavender Blues Sing-Along at Lark Cafe, 10 & 11am.
• Get rid of your Christmas tree at Prospect Park’s Mulchfest, 10am-2pm.
• Learn how to become a volunteer at I.S. 62 during an orientation at the school, 10:30am.
• Free Sahaja yoga meditation at the Cortelyou Library, 12:30-1:30pm.
• Join knish guru Laura Silver to learn about the knish’s history – and how to make the pastry – at Temple Beth Emeth, 1:30-4. Register by today (Thursday).
• Try some scrumptious food and drinks at Sycamore’s Flatbush Food Court, 2-8pm every Saturday and Sunday.
• The V-PAC and Rickie Tulloch are inviting everyone to a community forum on landlord and tenant matters at the Jamaica Ex-Police Club (968 Rogers Avenue, between Beverley and Tilden), 6:30-8pm.
• The Dirty Water Dogs perform their funky, Cajun, Zydeco tunes at Bar Chord, 9pm.
Sunday, January 11
• Check out all the fresh veggies, fruit, and more at the Cortelyou greenmarket (Cortelyou between Argyle and Rugby), 8am-3pm.
• Kids yoga with Jen at Lark Café, 10am.
• Get rid of your Christmas tree at Prospect Park’s Mulchfest, 10am-2pm.
• Sing along with Amy Miles at Lark Café, 11am.
• Cortelyou Jazz Jam at Bar Chord, 9pm.