Things To Do In Ditmas Park This Week
Looking for something fun to do this holiday week? Check out a comedy show and plenty of music at Bar Chord, Friendsgiving at Sycamore, enjoy Thanksgiving activities in the Park, and learn about Broomball at the LeFrak Center.
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.
Friendsgiving
When: Monday, November 23, 6pm
Where: Sycamore, 1118 Cortelyou Road
What: Enjoy homemade pie, turduken meatballs, mulled wine, family prep strategies, and more.
How much: Free.
We’re Going To Hell Comedy
When: Monday, November 23, 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 24, 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.
Michael Louis Solo
When: Tuesday, November 24, 9pm
Where: Bar Chord, 1008 Cortelyou Road
What: Enjoy some rock and blues with Michael Louis.
How much: Free.
Sing Along With Debbie Deane
When: Wednesday, November 25, 11am
Where: Lark Cafe, 1007 Church Avenue
What: Bring the kids and sing along with Debbie Deane at LARK cafe!
How much: Free.
Hope Debates & North 40
When: Wednesday, November 25, 9pm
Where: Bar Chord, 1008 Cortelyou Road
What: Come out for some pop-infused country tonight.
How much: Free.
Turkey Trot
When: Thursday, November 26, 9am
Where: Prospect Park
What: One of Brooklyn’s most popular races, this 5-miler is the perfect way to kick off your holiday season! The early start time guarantees you’ll make it home for turkey. The top three finishers will receive one of the Prospect Park Track Club’s famous holiday pies! Advance registration required.
How much: $30.
Free Thanksgiving Luncheon
When: Thursday, November 26, 1-2:30pm
Where: Flatbush Reformed Church, 890 Flatbush Avenue
What: Come enjoy the annual free Thanksgiving luncheon. Or consider volunteering. For more details, contact the Church at 718-284-5140.
How much: Free.
Thanksgiving Holiday
When: Friday, November 27, 12-3pm
Where: Prospect Park
What: Join the Prospect Park Alliance for holiday programming at Lefferts Historic House, the Audubon Center, and the Carousel.
How much: Various.
Happy Hour
When: Friday, November 27, 4pm
Where: Lark Cafe, 1007 Church Avenue
What: Come hang out Lark Cafe and start your weekend off with a glass of wine or beer and feel free to bring the kids!
How much: Free.
ASBC No Buy Friday Potluck
When: Friday, November 27, 7-10pm
Where: All Souls Bethlehem Church, 566 East 7th Street
What: If you are wondering where you should be bring some of those lovely leftovers, and you would rather be part of something other than the hustle and bustle of shopping, here is a safe haven for you. Meet your neighbors and build a feeling of community. This is a wonderful Flatbush tradition started by Sustainable Flatbush, and which All Souls Bethlehem Church is honored to continue.
How much: Free.
Mike Cobb & The Crevulators
When: Friday, November 27, 9pm
Where: Bar Chord, 1008 Cortelyou Road
What: Like a great jukebox in the back of some grimy bar, Mike Cobb and The Crevulators takes a trip through the sounds of classic country, blues, rockabilly, rock n’ roll, tejano, garage, punk, and beyond.
How much: Free.
Alegba & Friends
When: Saturday, November 28, 9pm
Where: Bar Chord, 1008 Cortelyou Road
What: Enjoy some Afro-Caribbean “sweetness.”
How much: Free.
Winter On The Farm
When: Sunday, November 29, 1-3pm
Where: Lefferts Historic House, Prospect Park
What: Get ready for winter as they did in the 19th century farming village of Flatbush. Learn how to make a candle, watch a master spinster spin wool thread, and enjoy Dutch treats made at our outdoor hearth from a Lefferts family recipe. St. Nicholas will visit at 3 pm.
How much: $3 suggested donation.
Curling And Broomball Open House
When: Sunday, November 29, 7-10pm
Where: LeFrak Center at Lakeside, Prospect Park
What: Take an introductory course in curling or try your hand at Lakeside’s newest sport, Broomball.
How much: Curing, $20; Broomball, free.
