> ## 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. # Things To Do In Ditmas Park This Weekend - URL: https://bklyner.com/things-ditmas-park-weekend-20-ditmas-park/ - Published: 2015-02-19T22:45:26.000Z - Updated: 2015-02-21T16:59:43.000Z - Author: Anna Gustafson - Tags: Beninghove's Hangmen, birdwatching, Darren DeFranco, Ditmas Rides, #API-Imported ![The annual Lunar New Year parade in Sunset Park. Photo by Jole Carliner](/content/images/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/Lunar-New-Year-in-Sunset-Park-photo-by-Jole-Carliner.jpg) Photo by Jole Carliner Happy Thursday, neighbors! This weekend, you can [celebrate the Lunar New Year](/blog/events/year-ram-celebrate-lunar-new-year-around-area), go to a Bronx Brewery beer tasting at [the Flatbush Food Coop](http://flatbushfood.coop/?ref=bklyner.com), join neighbors for a [Justice for Kyam Livingston rally](https://www.facebook.com/events/778769978839158/?fref=ts), get out your ball gowns and go to [an Oscars party](http://www.sycamorebrooklyn.com/special-events/?ref=bklyner.com) at Sycamore, and lots more: **Thursday, February 19** • Dream of warmer weather with surfing videos and Caribbean food [at Sycamore’s The Lodge](http://www.sycamorebrooklyn.com/the-lodge/?ref=bklyner.com), 8pm. • [Beninghove’s Hangmen](https://www.facebook.com/beninghoveshangmen?fref=ts) will be playing their groovy surf noir at [Bar Chord](http://barchordnyc.com/calendar.html?ref=bklyner.com), 9pm. • [Celebrate the Lunar New Year](/blog/events/year-ram-celebrate-lunar-new-year-around-area) with Purple Yam’s New Year menu, Thursday-Sunday. **Friday, February 20** • Join the drop-in sing-alongs with [Lloyd H. Miller](http://lloydhmiller.com/?ref=bklyner.com) at [Lark Café](http://www.larkcafe.com/weekly-calendar/?ref=bklyner.com), 10 & 11am. • Free yoga class for people of all ages and levels [at the Cortelyou Library](http://www.bklynlibrary.org/calendar/yoga-and-reiki-unity-cortelyou-library-011615?ref=bklyner.com), 10:15-11:15am. • Come to Prospect Park’s Audubon Center for [a free cardio toning class](http://www.prospectpark.org/calendar/event/shape-up-nyc-cardio-toning?ref=bklyner.com), 12pm. • Meet fellow moms and dads at the [New Parent Meet-Up](http://www.larkcafe.com/activities.html?ref=bklyner.com), Lark, 1pm. • Kids can attend [Blooming Naturalists](http://www.prospectpark.org/calendar/event/blooming-naturalists?ref=bklyner.com) at the [Prospect Park’s Audubon Center](http://www.prospectpark.org/visit/places/audubon?ref=bklyner.com), 1-2pm Thursdays and Fridays. • … followed by [Nature on the Go](http://www.prospectpark.org/calendar/event/nature-on-the-go?ref=bklyner.com), 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](http://www.bklynlibrary.org/calendar/creative-writing-cortelyou-library-011615?ref=bklyner.com), 2:45-3:45pm. • Learn about local wildlife at [Animal Encounter](http://www.prospectpark.org/calendar/event/animal-encounter?ref=bklyner.com), also at the Audubon Center, 3-4pm Thursdays and Fridays. • [Happy hour with babies](http://www.larkcafe.com/activities.html?ref=bklyner.com) and ice cream happy hour are at Lark, 4pm. • Drop-in sing-along with Andrew of [Rolie Polie Guacamole](http://www.roliepolieguacamole.com/?ref=bklyner.com) [at Lark Cafe](http://www.larkcafe.com/weekly-calendar/?ref=bklyner.com) ($10 per family), 4pm. • The [Flatbush Food Coop](http://flatbushfood.coop/?ref=bklyner.com) is holding a beer tasting with [The Bronx Brewery](http://www.thebronxbrewery.com/?ref=bklyner.com), 5-8pm. • [Check out Happy Hour cocktail recipes](/blog/events/t-b-ackerson-mixes-up-happy-hour-cocktails-starting-this-friday) at [T.B. Ackerson Wine Merchants](https://www.facebook.com/pages/T-B-Ackerson-Wine-Merchants/166235210058763), 6-8pm. • Get your heart rate up and explore the neighborhood with [Ditmas Rides](https://www.facebook.com/groups/ditmasrides/), meeting in front of the Cortelyou Library at 7pm. • Brooklyn College presents William Inge’s “Picnic” [at the Brooklyn Center for the Performing Arts](http://www.brooklyncenter.org/buy-tickets/calendar-of-events/view/William-Inges-Picnic/?ref=bklyner.com), (through February 28, $15, buy tickets [here](http://www.brooklyncenter.org/buy-tickets/calendar-of-events/view/William-Inges-Picnic/?ref=bklyner.com)), 7:30pm. • 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](http://latinfeveron2.drupalgardens.com/?ref=bklyner.com) 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. • [Jake G and the Soul Vibrance](https://www.facebook.com/events/411489025687399/?fref=ts) will play funk & soul classics, Flatbush style [at Bar Chord](http://barchordnyc.com/calendar.html?ref=bklyner.com), 9pm. • [Rahlou](https://www.facebook.com/pages/Rahlou/174174852789278) is at [Sycamore](http://sycamorebrooklyn.com/?ref=bklyner.com), 10pm. **Saturday, February 21** • Lavender Blues Sing-Along [at Lark Cafe](http://www.larkcafe.com/weekly-calendar/?ref=bklyner.com), 10 & 11am. • Join other crafty adults to make beautiful handmade creations (all materials will be provided) [at the Cortelyou Library](http://www.bklynlibrary.org/calendar/diy-crafting-adults-cortelyou-library-022115?ref=bklyner.com), 11am-12pm. • The [Brooklyn Bird Club](http://www.brooklynbirdclub.org/?ref=bklyner.com) offers a free class on birdwatching at [Prospect Park’s Audubon Center](http://www.prospectpark.org/news-events/events/2015/2/21?ref=bklyner.com#nyrr-al-gordon-4-mile-run), 12-1:30pm. • Clear your mind [at the Sahaja Yoga Meditation](http://www.bklynlibrary.org/calendar/sahaja-yoga-meditation-cortelyou-library-020715?ref=bklyner.com) at the Cortelyou Library, 12:30-1:30pm. • Join neighbors at the [Justice for Kyam Livingston rally](https://www.facebook.com/events/778769978839158/?fref=ts) at Church Avenue & E. 18th Street, 1pm. • Show off your talents at the [All Souls Bethlehem Church’s open mic night](/art-music/show-off-your-talents-tonight-at-an-all-souls-bethlehem-church-open-mic-night-this-sunday), 1-5pm. • Try some scrumptious food and drinks at [Sycamore’s Flatbush Food Court](http://www.sycamorebrooklyn.com/flatbush-food-court/?ref=bklyner.com), 2-8pm every Saturday and Sunday. • [Darren DeFranco and The Means Beans](/blog/art-music/neighbor-darren-defranco-bands-upcoming-performance-bar-chord-ditmas-park-influences-gin-tonics-best-rocking) will perform pop rock, funk & dance [at Bar Chord](http://barchordnyc.com/calendar.html?ref=bklyner.com), 8pm. • [The Michael Louis Band](https://www.facebook.com/mrmlouis?fref=ts) plays their good time rock ‘n’ roll [at Bar Chord](http://barchordnyc.com/calendar.html?ref=bklyner.com), 9:30pm. **Sunday, February 22** • Check out all the fresh veggies, fruit, and more at the [Cortelyou Greenmarket](http://www.grownyc.org/greenmarket/brooklyn/cortelyou?ref=bklyner.com) (Cortelyou between Argyle and Rugby), 8am-3pm. • Kids yoga with Jen [at Lark Café](http://www.larkcafe.com/weekly-calendar/?ref=bklyner.com), 10am. • Sing along with Amy Miles [at Lark Café](http://www.larkcafe.com/weekly-calendar/?ref=bklyner.com), 11am. • [Alden Moves Dance Theater](https://www.facebook.com/aldenmoves?fref=ts) celebrates its grand opening with a “Studio Marketplace” that will feature local artisans and artists at the new storefront at 1203 Church Avenue, 11am-3pm • [Celebrate the Lunar New Year](/blog/events/year-ram-celebrate-lunar-new-year-around-area) at the annual Sunset Park parade, 12pm. • Meet the cidermakers (and drink some cider) from [Millstone Cidery](http://www.millstonecellars.com/?ref=bklyner.com) at The Lodge [at Sycamore](http://www.sycamorebrooklyn.com/special-events/?ref=bklyner.com), 4-7pm. • Drink some bubbly and wear your best ball gown to the Oscars party [at Sycamore](http://www.sycamorebrooklyn.com/special-events/?ref=bklyner.com), 7pm. • Cortelyou Jazz Jam [at Bar Chord](http://barchordnyc.com/calendar.html?ref=bklyner.com), 9pm.