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 local art show, skating with Santa, bird-watching 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, December 3, 8pm
Where: Sycamore, 1118 Cortelyou Road
What: Come out for the neighborhood’s only queer party. Bingo starts at 8pm, DJ Gogo Gadget is on at 10pm, and the late night show features Catrina Lovelace and Handsome Petr.
How much: Free.
Scott Sharrard & The Brickyard Band
When: Thursday, December 3, 9pm
Where: Bar Chord, 1008 Cortelyou Road
What: Rock & roll and soul from “one of the best players in the land.”
How much: Free.
Holiday Caroling
When: Friday, December 4, 3pm
Where: Corner of Church and Ocean avenues
What: Join the Madison Square Boys & Girls Club, Thomas S. Murphy Clubhouse, and local kids (led by Opera On Tap) for holiday caroling and free hot chocolate.
How much: Free.
Happy Hour
When: Friday, December 4, 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.
Reverse Double Clutch
When: Friday, December 4, 9pm
Where: Bar Chord, 1008 Cortelyou Road
What: Enjoy some neo-soul and funk.
How much: Free.
Bark The Herald Angels Sing
When: Saturday, December 5, 7am
Where: Prospect Park
What: Bring your pups to the Park for a special holiday Coffee Bark. Join FIDO in Prospect Park for song, coffee, hot chocolate, and hot mulled cider. Enjoy a sing-a-long of your holiday favorites and photos with Santa. FIDO will provide songbooks with dog-centric lyrics.
How much: Free.
Skate With Santa
When: Saturday, December 5, 12-2pm
Where: LeFrak Center at Lakeside, Prospect Park
What: Skate to holiday music with Santa at the LeFrak Center at Lakeside! Free beginner group skating lessons will take place at 12:30pm and 1pm.
How much: Free with admission.
Flatbush Artists Holiday Show
When: Saturday-Sunday, December 5-6, 12-6pm
Where: 506 9th Street, Park Slope
What: Check out the work of local artists at the Flatbush Artists annual holiday show in Park Slope. Maybe you’ll be able to grab some gifts!
How much: Free.
Sahaja Yoga Meditation
When: Saturday, December 5, 12:30pm
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.
Brooklyn ARTery Anniversary Party
When: Saturday, December 5, 5pm
Where: Brooklyn ARTery, 1021 Cortelyou Road
What: Come celebrate Brooklyn ARTery’s third year in business with wine tastings and more!
How much: Free.
John Pinamonti Band
When: Saturday, December 5, 9pm
Where: Bar Chord, 1008 Cortelyou Road
What: Come out for some American roots music with John Pinamonti.
How much: Free.
Early Morning Birdwalk: 12 Birds of Winter
When: Sunday, December 6, 10am
Where: Audubon Center, Prospect Park
What: Not everyone flies south for the winter. Spot Prospect Park’s most common winter birds during their busiest time of day. Led by the Brooklyn Bird Club.
How much: Free.
Folk Music
When: Sunday, December 6, 12pm
Where: Kettle & Thread, 1219 Church Avenue
What: Come enjoy some folk music with your coffee at Kettle & Thread.
How much: Free.
Chanukah Extravaganza
When: Sunday, December 6, 4pm
Where: Alden Moves, 1203 Church Avenue
What: Come celebrate the beginning of Chanukah with donut decorating, latkes, facepainting, art, and a menorah lighting. Great for children of all ages.
How much: Free.
Chanukah Adult Night Out
When: Sunday, December 6, 7:30pm
Where: 386 Marlborough Road
What: Come out for wine and cheese, a Klezmer band, a latke bar, and a dreidel tournament and more. Celebrate Chanukah with an adult night out.
How much: $18 suggested donation.