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# Things To Do In Ditmas Park This Weekend
- URL: https://bklyner.com/things-to-do-in-ditmas-park-this-weekend-118-ditmas-park/
- Published: 2015-12-03T20:00:39.000Z
- Updated: 2015-12-03T19:52:42.000Z
- Author: Shannon Geis
- Tags: Arts & Culture, Central Brooklyn, Ditmas Park, Events, Nonsponsored, bar chord, Chabad of Ditmas Park, Chanukah, FIDO, Kettle & Thread, Lark Café, LeFrak Center at Lakeside, prospect park, Santa, #wp

![John Pinamonti will perform at Bar Chord on Photo via John Pinamonti](/content/images/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/John-Pinamonti-702x468.jpg)

Photo via John Pinamonti

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](/blog/events/got-an-event-coming-up-share-it-on-our-new-calendar) or email us at [editor@ditmasparkcorner.com](mailto:editor@ditmasparkcorner.com).

**[Q Train](http://www.sycamorebrooklyn.com/special-events/?ref=bklyner.com)**  
**When:** Thursday, December 3, 8pm  
**Where:** [Sycamore](http://www.sycamorebrooklyn.com/?ref=bklyner.com), 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](http://www.barchordnyc.com/calendar.html?ref=bklyner.com)**  
**When:** Thursday, December 3, 9pm  
**Where:** [Bar Chord](http://barchordnyc.com/calendar.html?ref=bklyner.com), 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](https://calendar.google.com/calendar/render?eid=aGNuMzZlZGFpN2JkOG9waDZuY3BrMG5wOTBfMjAxNTExMjBUMjEwMDAwWiBsYXJrY2FmZUBt&ctz=America/New%5FYork&sf=true&output=xml&ref=bklyner.com#eventpage%5F6)**  
**When:** Friday, December 4, 4pm  
**Where:** [Lark Cafe](http://www.larkcafe.com/?ref=bklyner.com), 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](http://www.barchordnyc.com/calendar.html?ref=bklyner.com)**  
**When:** Friday, December 4, 9pm  
**Where:** [Bar Chord](http://barchordnyc.com/calendar.html?ref=bklyner.com), 1008 Cortelyou Road  
**What:** Enjoy some neo-soul and funk.  
**How much:** Free.

**[Bark The Herald Angels Sing](https://www.prospectpark.org/news-events/events/2015/12/5?ref=bklyner.com#coffee-bark-dec)**  
**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](http://www.fidobrooklyn.org/?ref=bklyner.com) 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](https://www.prospectpark.org/news-events/events/2015/12/5?ref=bklyner.com#coffee-bark-dec)**  
**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](https://www.prospectpark.org/visit-the-park/places-to-go/lefrak-center-lakeside/?ref=bklyner.com)! Free beginner group skating lessons will take place at 12:30pm and 1pm.  
**How much:** Free with admission.

**[Flatbush Artists Holiday Show](http://www.flatbushartists.org/?ref=bklyner.com)**  
**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](http://www.bklynlibrary.org/calendar/sahaja-yoga-meditation-cortelyou-library-120515?ref=bklyner.com)**  
**When:** Saturday, December 5, 12:30pm  
**Where:** C[ortelyou Library](http://www.bklynlibrary.org/locations/cortelyou?ref=bklyner.com), 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](http://www.brooklynartery.com/?ref=bklyner.com)**  
**When:** Saturday, December 5, 5pm  
**Where:** [Brooklyn ARTery](http://www.brooklynartery.com/?ref=bklyner.com), 1021 Cortelyou Road  
**What:** Come celebrate Brooklyn ARTery’s third year in business with wine tastings and more!  
**How much:** Free.

**[John Pinamonti Band](http://www.barchordnyc.com/calendar.html?ref=bklyner.com)**  
**When:** Saturday, December 5, 9pm  
**Where:** [Bar Chord](http://barchordnyc.com/calendar.html?ref=bklyner.com), 1008 Cortelyou Road  
**What:** Come out for some American roots music with John Pinamonti.  
**How much:** Free.

**[Early Morning Birdwalk: 12 Birds of Winter](https://www.prospectpark.org/news-events/events/2015/12/6?ref=bklyner.com#early-morning-bird-walk-twelve-birds-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](http://www.brooklynbirdclub.org/?ref=bklyner.com).  
**How much:** Free.

**[Folk Music](http://www.kettleandthreadbrooklyn.com/?ref=bklyner.com)**  
**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](https://www.facebook.com/Chabad-of-Ditmas-Park-442008719236290/?ref=br%5Frs)**  
**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](https://www.facebook.com/Chabad-of-Ditmas-Park-442008719236290/?ref=br%5Frs)**  
**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.