21st Century Fiction

Things To Do In Ditmas Park This Week

Shannon Geis

Nov 16, 2015 — 2 min read

Looking for something fun to do this week? Check out a comedy show and a jam session at Bar Chord, discuss 21st Century fiction at the library, and more this week.

If you have an upcoming event you’d like featured in our calendar, or if there’s anything we’ve left off, let us know! Post your events in our community calendar or email us at editor@ditmasparkcorner.com.

We’re Going To Hell Comedy
When: Monday, November 16, 9pm
Where: Bar Chord, 1008 Cortelyou Road
What: Come out and hear some irreverent humor tonight!
How much: Free.

Little Feet Wise Heart Story Yoga
When: Tuesday, November 17, 10am
Where: Lark Cafe, 1007 Church Avenue
What: Combing the creative poses of yoga with our favorite books on movement, yoga, nature and animals, this class will have kids moving, Om-ing, and jumping between being entranced by the written word. Great class for two years and up.
How much: $15 per child.

Fiction in the 21st Century Book Discussion: Life After Life by Kate Atkinson
When: Tuesday, November 17, 6:15pm
Where: Cortelyou Library, 1305 Cortelyou Road
What: Fiction 21 is a group formed to read, enjoy and discuss some of the great novels written since the turn of our new century. Meetings are scheduled for the thi^rd Tuesday of each month. This month, Life After Life by Kate Atkinson.
How much: Free.

Chakra Cleanse & Balance
When: Tuesday, November 17, 7:30pm
Where: Family of Light Holistic Center, 717 Coney Island Avenue
What: Need to rebalance? Check out this yoga class that uses the chakra system through postures, vocal sounds and meditation to help find your center.
How much: $5 suggested donation.

Pitchblak Playlist Featuring Mean Joe Scheme
When: Tuesday, November 17, 9pm
Where: Bar Chord, 1008 Cortelyou Road
What: Bring your horns, rhymes & good vibes! Every month Pitchblak is teaming up with artists in our community to present fresh music based around new collaborations.
How much: Free.

Sing Along With Debbie Deane
When: Wednesday, November 18, 11am
Where: Lark Cafe, 1007 Church Avenue
What: Bring the kids and sing along with Debbie Deane at LARK cafe!
How much: Free.

Free Standards
When: Wednesday, November 18, 9pm
Where: Bar Chord, 1008 Cortelyou Road
What: A jazz and jam session curated by Nicolas Letman-Burtinovic and featuring Mike Eaton and Gernot Bernroider.
How much: Free.

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