> ## 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 Week & Weekend - URL: https://bklyner.com/things-to-do-in-ditmas-park-this-week-weekend-2-ditmas-park/ - Published: 2013-12-30T20:00:01.000Z - Updated: 2014-09-30T04:57:05.000Z - Author: Nora Whelan - Tags: #API-Imported ![new year by mbakija](/content/images/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/Screen-Shot-2013-12-30-at-2.15.16-PM.png) Like last week, this week’s holiday is slowing things down a bit–but hey, that’s not necessarily a bad thing. Here’s some stuff to do to close out 2013 and greet the new year right. **Monday, December 30** • Kids five and under can enjoy story time at the [Cortelyou Library](http://www.bklynpubliclibrary.org/locations/cortelyou?ref=bklyner.com). • Kids 21 and up can partake of [drink specials](/blog/food/new-daily-drink-specials-at-sycamore-773-lounge) at [Sycamore](http://sycamorebrooklyn.com/?ref=bklyner.com) and [773 Lounge](http://773lounge.com/?ref=bklyner.com). **Tuesday, December 31** • Join a [special holiday meditation class](/blog/events/special-holiday-classes-at-jaya-yoga-east) at [Jaya Yoga East](http://jayayogacenter.com/?ref=bklyner.com), 9am. • Kids can join [Miss Katie](http://www.musicwithmisskatie.com/?ref=bklyner.com) for a music class, also at Lark, 11am. • Get your bike checked out and learn basic repair skills at the [Flatbush Mutual Aid](http://flatbushmutualaid.wix.com/flatbushmutualaid?ref=bklyner.com) Bike Clinic, in the [Flatbush Reformed Church](http://www.flatbushchurch.org/?ref=bklyner.com)‘s Church House basement, 6-9pm. • Grab some [New Year’s Eve dinner](/blog/food/where-to-have-new-years-eve-dinner-in-ditmas-park) at local restaurants. • [Alegba and Friends](https://www.facebook.com/alegbaandfriends) play the New Year’s Party at [Bar Chord](http://barchordnyc.com/?ref=bklyner.com), 9pm. • [DJ E’s E](/blog/art-music/get-to-know-names-you-can-trust) of [Names You Can Trust](http://www.nyctrust.com/?ref=bklyner.com) will be spinning the New Years Eve Party at [Sycamore](http://sycamorebrooklyn.com/?ref=bklyner.com), 11pm-2am. • Enjoy [festivities including hot chocolate, fireworks, and even a 5k](/blog/events/new-years-eve-events-in-prospect-park) in [Prospect Park](http://www.prospectpark.org/?ref=bklyner.com), starting at 11pm. **Wednesday, January 1** • Take advantage of special [New Year yoga classes](/blog/events/special-holiday-classes-at-jaya-yoga-east) at Jaya Yoga East, starting at 9am. • Get some New Year’s Day Brunch at [773 Lounge](https://www.facebook.com/773Lounge), starting at 3pm, or at [Ox Cart Tavern](https://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story%5Ffbid=581239401925366&id=127217460660898). **Thursday, January 2** • Kids five and under can enjoy story time at the [Cortelyou Library](http://www.bklynpubliclibrary.org/locations/cortelyou?ref=bklyner.com), 10:30am. • [The Dad Beats](http://www.dadbeatsmusic.com/?ref=bklyner.com) are on at Lark, 11am. • [Boroko](http://boroko.co/?ref=bklyner.com) is at [Bar Chord](http://www.barchordnyc.com/?ref=bklyner.com), 9pm. **Friday, January 3** • Sing along with Lloyd of the [Deedle Deedle Dees](http://thedeedledeedledees.com/?ref=bklyner.com) at [Lark](http://larkcafe.com/?ref=bklyner.com), 10am. • [Shape Up NYC](http://www.nycgovparks.org/programs/recreation/shape-up-nyc?ref=bklyner.com) hosts a [free introductory Pilates class](http://www.prospectpark.org/calendar/event/shape-up-nyc-pilates?ref=bklyner.com) in Prospect Park, 12pm. • Meet fellow moms and dads at the [New Parent Meet-Up](http://larkcafe.wordpress.com/2012/09/20/new-twist-on-larks-new-parent-meet-ups/?ref=bklyner.com), [Lark](http://larkcafe.com/activities.html?ref=bklyner.com), 1pm. • There’s a writing workshop for teens at the Cortelyou Library, 2:45pm. • [Happy hour with babies](http://larkcafe.wordpress.com/2012/12/07/babes-and-beer-at-lark/?ref=bklyner.com) and ice cream happy hour are at Lark, 4pm. • [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](http://www.bklynpubliclibrary.org/locations/cortelyou?ref=bklyner.com) at 7pm. • Julius Judah plays Bar Chord’s [Ilegal Mezcal Music Series](/blog/art-music/bar-chords-ilegal-mezcal-music-series-starts-tonight), 9pm. • See Glitter Sisters at 773 Lounge, 9pm. **Saturday, January 4** • Get caffeinated with your canine and learn about off-leash activities at [FIDO](http://www.fidobrooklyn.org/?ref=bklyner.com)\-sponsored [Coffee Bark](http://www.prospectpark.org/calendar/event/coffeebark?ref=bklyner.com), Prospect Park, 7-9am. • The [Lavender Blues sing along](https://www.facebook.com/LavenderBluesMusic) is at Lark, 10am. • Go for a [New Year’s Bird Walk](http://www.prospectpark.org/calendar/event/new-year-birds?ref=bklyner.com) starting at the [Audubon Center](http://www.prospectpark.org/visit/places/audubon?ref=bklyner.com), 10am. • [Alex Levin](http://www.alexlevinjazz.com/?ref=bklyner.com) and guests play jazz at [Purple Yam](http://www.purpleyamnyc.com/?ref=bklyner.com), 12:30-2:30pm. • Kids can learn about [historic games](http://www.prospectpark.org/calendar/event/history-hands-historic-games?ref=bklyner.com) Saturdays and Sundays at the Lefferts Historic House, 2-4pm. • [Honey, Dear plays vintage jazz](https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=218625121608594&set=a.218620011609105.50502.182502618554178&type=1&theater) at Lark, 4pm. • Sing your heart out during karaoke at 773 Lounge, 9pm. • [Elijah Tucker and Generous Music](https://www.facebook.com/pages/Elijah-Tucker-and-Generous-Music/126502115758) are at Bar Chord, 9pm. **Sunday, January 5** • Play and sing at [Toddler Time with Mary Jo](https://www.google.com/calendar/render?eid=M3M5YTBibG9qcTJhbDBnMjNoazg5NGw4N2tfMjAxMzA2MDJUMTQwMDAwWiBsYXJrY2FmZUBt&ctz=America/New%5FYork&pli=1&sf=true&output=xml&ref=bklyner.com), Lark, 10am. • Join the [Ditmas Park Sitting Group](https://www.facebook.com/groups/ditmasparksits/) to meditate at [Third Root](http://thirdroot.org/?ref=bklyner.com), 6:45pm. • Game on! At [Board Game Night](/blog/events/773-lounge-starts-their-weekly-board-game-night-next-sunday-november-3), 773 Lounge, 8pm. • The [Cortelyou Jazz Jam](http://www.barchordnyc.com/announcing-bar-chords-cortelyou-road-jazz-jam-starting-this-sunday/?ref=bklyner.com) is at Bar Chord, 9pm. *Photo by [mbakija](http://instagram.com/p/T%5Fca8cowvy/?ref=bklyner.com)*