Things To Do In Ditmas Park This Weekend
Looking for something fun to do this weekend? There’s plenty of great music at Bar Chord, a couple of happy hours, and watercolor painting at Sycamore!
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.
Big Lug
When: Thursday, September 10, 9pm
Where: Bar Chord, 1008 Cortelyou Road
What: Big Lug will be playing new Orleans R&B favorites as well as other soul party classics.
How much: Free.
Happy Hour
When: Friday, September 11, 4pm
Where: Lark Cafe, 1007 Church Avenue
What: Come hang out Lark Cafe and start your Labor Day weekend off with a glass of wine or beer and feel free to bring the kids!
How much: Free.
Free Wine Tasting
When: Friday, September 11, 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, September 11, 7:30pm
Where: LeFrak Center, Lakeside
What: Start working on your Charleston, because it’s all about zoot suits and flappers, as we celebrate the 1920s 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).
Super Hi-Fi
When: Friday, September 11, 9pm
Where: Bar Chord, 1008 Cortelyou Road
What: Come check out the Dub, Rock Steady and AfroBeat tonight.
How much: Free.
Coffee Bark
When: Saturday, September 12, 7-9am
Where: Long Meadow, Prospect Park
What: Bring your pups to the Park for treats and great company. FIDO in Prospect Park offers free goodies for dogs and their owners as well as provides information pertaining to off-leash activities and issues.
How much: Free.
Watercolor Workshop
When: Saturday, September 12, 2-4pm
Where: Sycamore, 1118 Cortelyou Road
What: Imbibe and let your creative juices flow! Participants will be introduced to the basics of watercolor painting through a demonstration followed by time to explore the materials solo. Drink specials to help you lose your inhibitions!
How much: $30 advance/$40 day of
Bourbon Sprawl
When: Saturday, September 12, 9pm
Where: Bar Chord, 1008 Cortelyou Road
What: Check out this classic country band in the style of Merle Haggard, Hank Williams, and Willie Nelson.
How much: Free.
Parkside Plaza GreenMarket
When: Sunday, September 13, 8am-4pm
Where: Parkside and Ocean Avenues
What: This Sunday market will feature six producers selling fresh vegetables, fruits, cheese, milk, herbs, eggs, honey, meats, yarn, baked goods and more. In addition, the market will feature weekly cooking demonstrations, free recipes and family friendly activities. For a full calendar of events and a list of sellers, visit GrowNYC.
How much: Free.
Sing Along with Amy Miles
When: Sunday, September 13, 10am
Where: Lark Cafe, 1007 Church Avenue
What: You may have seen Amy on PBS kids Lomax the Hound of Music, Amy Poehler’s Smart Girls, or Amy’s own web series Meow Meow Music. Playing original and well known songs on guitar, ukulele, and percussive things, singing stories with puppets and bubbles, Amy brings her quirky, country rock and casual style to the sing along arena.
How much: Free.