Things To Do In Ditmas Park This Week & Weekend
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.
• Kids 21 and up can partake of drink specials at Sycamore and 773 Lounge.
Tuesday, December 31
• Join a special holiday meditation class at Jaya Yoga East, 9am.
• Kids can join Miss Katie for a music class, also at Lark, 11am.
• Get your bike checked out and learn basic repair skills at the Flatbush Mutual Aid Bike Clinic, in the Flatbush Reformed Church‘s Church House basement, 6-9pm.
• Grab some New Year’s Eve dinner at local restaurants.
• Alegba and Friends play the New Year’s Party at Bar Chord, 9pm.
• DJ E’s E of Names You Can Trust will be spinning the New Years Eve Party at Sycamore, 11pm-2am.
• Enjoy festivities including hot chocolate, fireworks, and even a 5k in Prospect Park, starting at 11pm.
Wednesday, January 1
• Take advantage of special New Year yoga classes at Jaya Yoga East, starting at 9am.
• Get some New Year’s Day Brunch at 773 Lounge, starting at 3pm, or at Ox Cart Tavern.
Thursday, January 2
• Kids five and under can enjoy story time at the Cortelyou Library, 10:30am.
• The Dad Beats are on at Lark, 11am.
• Boroko is at Bar Chord, 9pm.
Friday, January 3
• Sing along with Lloyd of the Deedle Deedle Dees at Lark, 10am.
• Shape Up NYC hosts a free introductory Pilates class in Prospect Park, 12pm.
• Meet fellow moms and dads at the New Parent Meet-Up, Lark, 1pm.
• There’s a writing workshop for teens at the Cortelyou Library, 2:45pm.
• Happy hour with babies and ice cream happy hour are at Lark, 4pm.
• Check out Happy Hour cocktail recipes at T.B. Ackerson Wine Merchants, 6-8pm.
• Get your heart rate up and explore the neighborhood with Ditmas Rides, meeting in front of the Cortelyou Library at 7pm.
• Julius Judah plays Bar Chord’s Ilegal Mezcal Music Series, 9pm.
• See Glitter Sisters at 773 Lounge, 9pm.
Saturday, January 4
• Get caffeinated with your canine and learn about off-leash activities at FIDO-sponsored Coffee Bark, Prospect Park, 7-9am.
• The Lavender Blues sing along is at Lark, 10am.
• Go for a New Year’s Bird Walk starting at the Audubon Center, 10am.
• Alex Levin and guests play jazz at Purple Yam, 12:30-2:30pm.
• Kids can learn about historic games Saturdays and Sundays at the Lefferts Historic House, 2-4pm.
• Honey, Dear plays vintage jazz at Lark, 4pm.
• Sing your heart out during karaoke at 773 Lounge, 9pm.
• Elijah Tucker and Generous Music are at Bar Chord, 9pm.
Sunday, January 5
• Play and sing at Toddler Time with Mary Jo, Lark, 10am.
• Join the Ditmas Park Sitting Group to meditate at Third Root, 6:45pm.
• Game on! At Board Game Night, 773 Lounge, 8pm.
• The Cortelyou Jazz Jam is at Bar Chord, 9pm.
Photo by mbakija