Arts & Culture

Things To Do In Ditmas Park This Week

Shannon Geis

Jan 18, 2016 — 2 min read

Looking for something to do this week? We’ve got a roundup of some of our favorite events happening in the neighborhood! Music, comedy, crafts, sing-alongs, and more!

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.

Social Night Craft Meetup
When: Monday, January 18, 7pm
Where: Kettle & Thread, 1219 Church Avenue
What: Check out Kettle & Thread’s Monday night craft club! Come enjoy a night where our crafting community can come together. Bring your project: whether it be knitting, crocheting, bedazzling, etc.
How much: Free.

We’re Going To Hell Comedy
When: Monday, January 18, 9pm
Where: Bar Chord, 1008 Cortelyou Road
What: Need a laugh? Come out for some irreverent comedy at Bar Chord tonight!
How much: Free.

Fiction in the 21st Century Book Club
When: Tuesday, January 19, 6:15pm
Where: Cortelyou Library, 1305 Cortelyou Road
What: Come discuss new literature with other neighborhood book lovers! This month’s book, Netherland by Joseph O’Neill.
How much: Free.

Twin Peaks Viewing Party
When: Tuesday, January 19, 7pm
Where: Sycamore, 1118 Cortelyou Road
What: Find out who killed Laura Palmer, play trivia, and eat pie and coffee.
How much: Free.

Janet Burgan
When: Tuesday, January 19, 9pm
Where: Bar Chord, 1008 Cortelyou Road
What: Check out some tunes from this singer-songwriter!
How much: Free.

Sing Along with Frank from Rolie Polie Guacamole
When: Wednesday, January 20, 3:15pm
Where: LARK Cafe, 1007 Church Avenue
What: Join us for some fun tunes for kids ages 0-100! Drop in!
How much: Suggested $10 per family.

Chess Night
When: Wednesday, January 20, 6pm
Where: Kettle & Thread, 1219 Church Avenue
What: Come play chess with others from the community! All levels are welcome!
How much: Free.

Free Standards
When: Wednesday, January 20, 9pm
Where: Bar Chord, 1008 Cortelyou Road
What: Check out this jazz series curated by Nicolas Letman-Burtinovic; a set of music followed by an open jam.
How much: Free.

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