Things To Do In Ditmas Park This Weekend

Photo via Eugene Tyler Band
Photo via Eugene Tyler Band

Looking for something fun to do this weekend? There’s plenty of great music at Bar Chord, the Friends of Cortelyou Library Book Sale, a Pumpkin Smash, Coffee Bark, 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.

Q Train
When: Thursday, November 5, 8pm
Where: Sycamore, 1118 Cortelyou Road
What: Bingo with Ariel Speedwagon, DJ GoGo Gadget and late night performances by Nikki Diamond and Sasha Pierce at Ditmas Park’s only queer party.
How much: Free.

Matt Rainey
When: Thursday, November 5, 8pm
Where: Bar Chord, 1008 Cortelyou Road
What: Enjoy some acoustic blues and Americana.
How much: Free.

Eugene Tyler
When: Thursday, November 5, 9pm
Where: Bar Chord, 1008 Cortelyou Road
What: Check out this acoustic, Americana duo.
How much: Free.

Happy Hour
When: Friday, November 6, 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.

The Serpentones
When: Friday, November 6, 9pm
Where: Bar Chord, 1008 Cortelyou Road
What: Brooklyn’s best jug band.
How much: Free.

773 Lounge Homecoming
When: Friday and Saturday, November 6-7, 7pm
Where: 773 Lounge, 773 Coney Island Avenue
What: Celebrate the reopening of 773 Lounge with live music, drink specials and more!
How much: Free.

Coffee Bark
When: Saturday, November 7, 7-9am
Where: 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.

Friends of Cortelyou Library Book Sale
When: Saturday, November 7, 11am-4pm
Where: Cortelyou Library, 1305 Cortelyou Road
What: Come check out the great book selection and grab some new reading material at the Friends of Cortelyou Library Book Sale!
How much: Free.

Parkside Plaza GreenMarket
When: Sunday, November 8, 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.

PS 139 Clothing Swap
When: Sunday, November 8, 9am-3pm
Where: PS 139, 330 Rugby Road
What: Come swap your old clothes for someone else’s treasures.
How much: Free.

Pumpkin Smash
When: Sunday, November 8, 3pm
Where: Q Gardens, East 18th Street and Church Avenue
What: Bring your old pumpkins to be composted and enjoy some hot apple cider with neighbors.
How much: Free.