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# Things To Do In Ditmas Park This Week
- URL: https://bklyner.com/things-to-do-in-ditmas-park-this-week-54-ditmas-park/
- Published: 2014-02-24T19:00:44.000Z
- Updated: 2014-09-30T04:18:33.000Z
- Author: Nora Whelan
- Tags: #API-Imported

![garrin benfield via Facebook](/content/images/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/523546_378343418908165_1394483810_n-600x400.jpg)

Considering Polar Vortex III is just around the corner and local subway platform rehab has started up again, this week is a great one to stick around the neighborhood. Check out live music, classes, meetings, and more, and stop back Thursday to see what’s on for the weekend.

**Monday, February 24**

• Kids up to five can enjoy story time at the [Cortelyou Library](http://www.bklynpubliclibrary.org/locations/cortelyou?ref=bklyner.com), 4pm.  
• Attend the [Rolie Polie Guacamole](http://www.roliepolieguacamole.com/?ref=bklyner.com) singalong at [Lark](http://larkcafe.com/?ref=bklyner.com), 4:15pm.  
• Join likeminded New Year’s resolution makers for the [Shape Up NYC Couch to 5k Group Run](http://www.prospectpark.org/calendar/event/shape-up-nyc-group-run?ref=bklyner.com), meeting at the [Lefferts Historic House](http://www.prospectpark.org/visit/places/lefferts?ref=bklyner.com), 7pm.  
• Attend a “Flowerside Chat” with author [Clay Risen](http://clayrisen.com/?ref=bklyner.com) about his latest book, [American Whiskey, Bourbon & Rye: A Guide to the Nation’s Favorite Spirit](http://www.sterlingpublishing.com/catalog?isbn=9781402798405&ref=bklyner.com), at [Sycamore](http://sycamorebrooklyn.com/?ref=bklyner.com), 8pm.  
• [Jessica Rowboat](http://jessicarowboat.bandcamp.com/?ref=bklyner.com) plays [Bar Chord](http://barchordnyc.com/?ref=bklyner.com), 9pm.

**Tuesday, February 25**

• [Amy Miles](http://www.amymiles.net/Main/Main.htm?ref=bklyner.com) hosts a special sing along at Lark, 9:30am.  
• Babies and books storytime is at the [Cortelyou Library](http://www.bklynpubliclibrary.org/locations/cortelyou?ref=bklyner.com), 11:15am…  
• … followed by embroidery for adults at the Cortelyou Library, 1:30pm.  
• … and Explore & Create for kids, also at the Cortelyou Library, 4pm.  
• Attend a meeting about the [forthcoming Windsor Terrace Food Coop](/blog/food/learn-about-the-new-food-coop-in-the-works-for-kensington-windsor-terrace) at Knights of Columbus (1511 10th Avenue between Prospect Park Southwest and 16th Street), 7:30pm.  
• [Elijah Tucker](http://elijahtucker.wordpress.com/?ref=bklyner.com) returns to Bar Chord, 9pm.

**Wednesday, February 26**

• Teens can learn about PS3 gaming at the Cortelyou Library, 4-5pm.  
• Join neighbor [Ian Olasov](/blog/neighbors/neighbor-ian-olasov-talks-his-favorite-local-haunts-his-beginnings-in-philosophy-a-new-lecture-series-at-bpl) for the [Brooklyn Public Philosophers](http://bkpp.tumblr.com/?ref=bklyner.com) event [Zed Adams on The Genealogy of Color](http://bkpp.tumblr.com/post/77187646132/2-26-zed-adams-on-the-genealogy-of-color?ref=bklyner.com), [Brooklyn Public Library Central Branch](http://www.bklynpubliclibrary.org/locations/central?ref=bklyner.com), 7pm.  
• [Brooklyn ARTery](http://www.brooklynartery.net/?ref=bklyner.com)’s [Burlesque Drink & Draw](http://brooklynartery.com/upcomingclasses/burlesque-drink-and-draw-115-2/?ref=bklyner.com) is back at Bar Chord, 7pm.  
• Attend the [monthly 70th Precinct Community Council meeting](/blog/politics/community-board-14-february-meetings-2) at UCP (175 Lawrence Avenue between Ocean Parkway and Seton Place), 7:30pm.  
• … followed by [Garrin Benfield](http://www.garrin.com/?ref=bklyner.com), also at Bar Chord, 9pm.  
• [Rahlou](https://www.facebook.com/pages/Rahlou/174174852789278) is at Sycamore, 9pm.

*Photo via [Garrin Benfield](https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=378343418908165&set=pb.104655826276927.-2207520000.1393213075.&type=3&theater)*