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 giant yard sale in Prospect Park South, the Flatbush Artists Studio Tour, and more!
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.
Strung Out String Band
When: Thursday, October 15, 9pm
Where: Bar Chord, 1008 Cortelyou Road
What: Check out the Strung Out String Band for some Old Timey, Appalachian fun!
How much: Free.
Happy Hour
When: Friday, October 16, 4pm
Where: Lark Cafe, 1007 Church Avenue
What: Come hang out Lark Cafe and start your weekend off with a glass of wine or beer and feel free to bring the kids!
How much: Free.
Free Wine Tasting
When: Friday, October 16, 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.
Ishtu Jueves
When: Friday, October 16, 8pm
Where: Bar Chord, 1008 Cortelyou Road
What: Guatemalan singer-songwriter and “funmaster!”
How much: Free.
Dirty Water Dog
When: Friday, October 16, 9pm
Where: Bar Chord, 1008 Cortelyou Road
What: A unique mix of Cajun, Funk, and Zydeco!
How much: Free.
Prospect Park South Yard Sale
When: Saturday and Sunday, 10am-4pm
Where: Church to Beverley, Coney Island to Buckingham
What: More than 25 homes are participating in the sale, which will be held, rain or shine, from Coney Island Avenue to Buckingham Road between Church Avenue and Beverley Road. There will be tons of stuff, including toys, clothes, and many more treasures that families have accumulated over the years.
How much: Free.
Flatbush Artists Studio Tour
When: Saturday and Sunday, 11am-5pm
Where: Various locations
What: Nearly 30 different artists from the Flatbush Artists will showcasing their work this weekend, and works range from poetry to portraiture to photography. Visitors will have the chance to both see and purchase art, as well as talk to the artists about a wide array of work – and see some them give live demonstrations.
How much: Free.
Open House New York
When: Saturday and Sunday, October 17-18. all day
Where: Various locations
What: Hundreds of sites across the city are participating in the annual weekend, which was first launched in 2003 as part of New York City’s first Architecture Week. There are tours, talks, performances and other events taking place all over the city as part of the program, including several nearby locations.
How much: Free.
Sahaja Yoga Meditation
When: Saturday, October 17, 12:30-1:30pm
Where: Cortelyou Library, 1305 Cortelyou Road
What: Sahaja Yoga is a unique method of meditation based on an experience called Self Realization (Kundalini awakening) that can occur within each human being. Through this process an inner transformation takes place by which one becomes moral, united, integrated and balanced.
How much: Free.
Alegba & Friends
When: Saturday, October 17, 9pm
Where: Bar Chord, 1008 Cortelyou Road
What: Afro Caribbean, Reggae and more!
How much: Free.
Parkside Plaza GreenMarket
When: Sunday, October 18, 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.
Scharen Knippen
When: Sunday, October 18, 2-4pm
Where: Lefferts Historic House, Prospect Park
What: Celebrate fall at Lefferts with the old Dutch craft Scharen Knippen. Cut out autumn and halloween scenes and patterns some designed in the 19th century by Mrs. Lefferts herself. While you’re here join us for potato sack races and other fun historic toys and games.
How much: $3 suggested donation.