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Things To Do In Ditmas Park This Weekend

Laolu Senbanjo. Photo by Jide Alakija
Laolu Senbanjo. Photo by Jide Alakija

Looking for something fun to do this weekend? There’s plenty of great music at Bar Chord, a classical performance at the Church of the Nativity, a harvest festival, and Octoberfest 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.

Sunset Yoga
When: Thursday, September 24, 7pm
Where: Lakeside, Prospect Park
What: Stretch out the last few hours of the day and join us on Thursdays this fall for yoga movements guided by progressive house beats, trance, and ambient music. Breathe deep, listen, and watch as the sun sets over Prospect Park Lake with Abhaya Yoga. Registration begins at 6:30; please bring your own mat if you have one.
How much: Free.

Afromysterics
When: Thursday, September 24, 9pm
Where: Bar Chord, 1008 Cortelyou Road
What: Come out for the Afrobeat sounds of Laolu Senbanjo and the Afromysterics.
How much: Free.

Happy Hour
When: Friday, September 25, 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 25, 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 25, 7:30pm
Where: LeFrak Center, Lakeside
What: Go Greased Lighting! Dress like you are going to an 80s Pajama Party 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).

Music at Nativity
When: Friday, September 25, 7:30pm
Where: Church of the Nativity, 1099 Ocean Avenue at Farragut Road
What: Come listen to composer and performer Ryan Dodge works by Bach and Copland and premiere a piece of his own at inaugural performance of a new music series.
How much: Free.

Karen Hudson River Trio
When: Friday, September 25, 9pm
Where: Bar Chord, 1008 Cortelyou Road
What: Check out this great classic country and Americana trio.
How much: Free.

Octoberfest
When: Saturday, September 26, 2pm
Where: Sycamore, 1118 Cortelyou Road
What: Celebrate the start of the German beer festival with live music, bratwurst, and barbecue all day at Sycamore.
How much: Free.

Ewald
When: Saturday, September 26, 9pm
Where: Bar Chord, 1008 Cortelyou Road
What: Need more funk and soul in your life? Check out Ewald tonight at Bar Chord.
How much: Free.

Parkside Plaza GreenMarket
When: Sunday, September 27, 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.

Harvest Festival
When: Sunday, September 27, 1pm-4pm
Where: Lefferts Historic House, Prospect Park
What: Come celebrate this year’s harvest at the Lefferts Historic House. Reap, cook and eat potatoes that were planted in our garden back in May. You can also challenge friends and family to potato sack races!
How much: $3 suggested donation.