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, of course, the Flatbush Frolic!
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.
Scott Sharrard & The Brickyard Band
When: Thursday, September 17, 9pm
Where: Bar Chord, 1008 Cortelyou Road
What: Come out for some soulful, funky, guitar shredding fun with Scott Sharrard and The Brickyard Band.
How much: Free.
Happy Hour
When: Friday, September 18, 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 18, 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.
Mp3 Experiment 12
When: Friday, September 18, 7pm
Where: Prospect Park
What: Check out Improv Everwhere’s 12th Mp3 Experiment as part of the BEAT Festival in Prospect Park. At a pre-determined time, thousands will press play and carry out humorous, coordinated instructions delivered to their headphones.
How much: Free.
Lola Star’s Dreamland Roller Disco
When: Friday, September 18, 7:30pm
Where: LeFrak Center, Lakeside
What: Go Greased Lighting! Celebrate Grease 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).
Get Up To Get Down
When: Friday, September 18, 10pm
Where: Sycamore, 1118 Cortelyou Road
What: Rahlou and DJ Que Sera get the music going at Sycamore Friday night.
How much: Free.
Jason Walker
When: Saturday, September 19, 6pm
Where: Joe’s Pub, 425 Lafayette Street, Manhattan
What: See neighbor Jason Walker perform his unique mix of jazz, gospel, classical, sacred and opera music.
How much: $20, available here.
Alegba & Friends
When: Saturday, September 19, 9pm
Where: Bar Chord, 1008 Cortelyou Road
What: Come listen to some Afro/Caribbean music.
How much: Free.
Parkside Plaza GreenMarket
When: Sunday, September 20, 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.
Flatbush Frolic
When: Sunday, September 20, 11am-6pm
Where: Cortelyou Road, between Coney Island and Ocean Avenues
What: Enjoy music, performances, food, games and more at this year’s Flatbush Frolic. Enter the pizza eating contest, listen to local bands play on the mainstage, and watch a costume and banner parade.
How much: Free.