Things To Do In Ditmas Park This Weekend
Trying to make weekend plans? Try fresh air yoga in Prospect Park, check out country band Trailer Radio at Bar Chord, learn how to compost, and more this weekend in the neighborhood.
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.
Fresh Air Yoga
When: Thursday, August 27, 7pm
Where: Long Meadow, Prospect Park
What: Get your yoga on in the Park with a free open-level outdoor class every Thursday night. This week, the class is taught by Lea Helle & Elliotte Crowell, Prema Yoga.
How much: Free.
Michael Louis Band
When: Thursday, August 27, 9pm
Where: Bar Chord, 1008 Cortelyou Road
What: Check out some funky rock and soul with the Michael Louis Band tonight.
How much: Free.
Free Wine Tasting
When: Friday, August 28, 6-8pm
Where: Kings County Wines, 1205 Cortelyou Road
What: Start your weekend trying out some new wines at the weekly tasting at Kings County.
How much: Free.
Lola Star’s Dreamland Roller Disco
When: Friday, August 28, 7:30pm
Where: LeFrak Center, Lakeside
What: Bust out your Aqua Net, because it’s all about hair metal and air guitars at this week’s Dreamland Roller Disco. Note that admission is restricted to guests ages 21 and older. For more information, or to buy tickets in advance, visit the Dreamland website.
How much: $18 (includes admission and skate rental).
Historic Games
When: Saturdays and Sundays in August, 2-5pm
Where: Lefferts Historic House, Prospect Park
What: Have the kids ever played 9-Man Morris? Well, they’ll learn how by making their own board, which they can take home to continue playing. That’s not all! Look for checkers, historic hoop games, and stilts.
How much: $3 suggested donation.
Burma Noodle Bar
When: Saturday, August 29, 4pm
Where: Sycamore, 1118 Cortelyou Road
What: Start your evening off with some tasty noodles from Burma Noodle Bar at the Flatbush Food Court in the backyard of Sycamore.
How much: No cover.
Agile Rascals Traveling Bike Theatre
When: Saturday, August 29, 8pm
Where: Our Lady of Refuge Church, 2020 Foster Avenue at Ocean Avenue
What: Come see the Agile Rascal Traveling Bike Theatre perform “Sunlight on the Brink,” their last show after riding from San Francisco to New York.
How much: Free.
Trailer Radio
When: Saturday, August 29, 9pm
Where: Bar Chord, 1008 Cortelyou Road
What: Looking for some good country, rock and blues? Check out Trailer Radio, a country band from Astoria, Queens, playing at Bar Chord tonight.
How much: Free.
Cortelyou Greenmarket County Fair
When: Sunday, August 30, 10am-1pm
Where: Cortelyou Road between Argyle and Rugby roads
What: Come to the Greenmarket this Sunday for free, county fair inspired activities, including a face painter/balloon artist, free tastings of honey-caramel apples and kettle corn, a corn shucking contest, and a giant/funky veggie contest between farmers.
How much: Free.
Schmooze & Schmeer
When: Sunday, August 30, 11am-1pm
Where: Social Hall of Temple Isaac, 1417 Dorchester Road
What: Come eat brunch and learn how to blow the shofar with the traditional calls. Childcare will be provided for those with young children.
How much: $18, RSVP at ChabadOfDitmasPark@gmail.com
Composting Workshop
When: Sunday, August 30, 2pm
Where: Q Gardens, behind Church Avenue B/Q subway station at E. 18th Street
What: Join Q Gardens to learn about the different steps in the composting process, how this seemingly magic transformation from banana peel to natural fertilizer happens, and how to make compost tea.
How much: Free.