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# Things To Do In Ditmas Park This Weekend
- URL: https://bklyner.com/things-to-do-in-ditmas-park-this-weekend-119-ditmas-park/
- Published: 2015-12-10T20:30:39.000Z
- Updated: 2015-12-10T19:13:18.000Z
- Author: Shannon Geis
- Tags: Arts & Culture, Central Brooklyn, Ditmas Park, Events, Nonsponsored, bar chord, Brooklyn ARTery, cortelyou library, Flatbush Tenants Coalition, Kettle & Thread, Lakeside, Lark Café, lefrak center, prospect park, #wp

![Photo via Sonic Lovebot](/content/images/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/11722588_588648977944921_7236820865361397419_o-702x466.jpg)

Photo via [Sonic Lovebot](https://www.facebook.com/soniclovebots/photos/pb.588324151310737.-2207520000.1449763756./588648977944921/?type=3&theater)

Looking for something fun to do this weekend? There’s plenty of great music at Bar Chord, a local art show, skating with Santa, 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).

**[Beninghove’s Hangmen](http://www.barchordnyc.com/calendar.html?ref=bklyner.com)**  
**When:** Thursday, December 10, 9pm  
**Where:** [Bar Chord](http://barchordnyc.com/calendar.html?ref=bklyner.com), 1008 Cortelyou Road  
**What:** Come rock out to surf noir with Beninghove’s Hangmen.  
**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 11, 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.

**[Sonic Lovebot](http://www.barchordnyc.com/calendar.html?ref=bklyner.com)**  
**When:** Friday, December 10, 9pm  
**Where:** [Bar Chord](http://barchordnyc.com/calendar.html?ref=bklyner.com), 1008 Cortelyou Road  
**What:** Enjoy some groovy soul and R&B.  
**How much:** Free.

**[Holiday Craft Sale](https://www.facebook.com/kettleandthreadbrooklyn/photos/a.367495516775460.1073741828.367481330110212/439418436249834/?type=3&theater)**  
**When:** Saturday, December 12, 10am-2pm  
**Where:** [Kettle & Thread](http://www.kettleandthreadbrooklyn.com/?ref=bklyner.com), 1219 Church Avenue  
**What:** Kettle & Thread presents their first holiday Craft Sale. Shop from a selection of beautiful, handcrafted gifts all created by local artists.  
**How much:** Free.

**Flatbush Tenants Coalition Holiday Benefit Brunch**  
**When:** Saturday, December 12, 11am-1:30pm  
**Where:** Church of the Nativity, 1099 Ocean Avenue  
**What:** Enjoy a brunch to build tenant power in the neighborhood! There will be door prizes and a 50/50 raffle.  
**How much:** $20.

**Karen Friedland Open Studio**  
**When:** Saturday and Sunday, December 12-13, 12-5pm  
**Where:** 190 Marlborough Road  
**What:** Check out Flatbush Artists’ founder Karen Friedland’s abstract art at her open studio this weeken. The event, billed as a “Happening” will include special pricing on Friedland’s art, games, a prize drawing and refreshments.  
**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 12, 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.

**[Sahaja Yoga Meditation](http://www.bklynlibrary.org/calendar/sahaja-yoga-meditation-cortelyou-library-121215?ref=bklyner.com)**  
**When:** Saturday, December 12, 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.

**Patrick Smith Botanicals**  
**When:** Saturday, December 12, 1-4pm  
**Where:** [Brooklyn ARTery](http://www.brooklynartery.com/?ref=bklyner.com), 1021 Cortelyou Road  
**What:** Patrick produces a fantastic line of natural skin care and he’s also a certified aromatherapist. On Sunday he will be giving one-on-one consultations on “aromatherapy for personal care.”Come and ask about your seasonal concerns: skin care, sleep, etc, and Patrick will create a small custom aromatherapy blend specifically for you!  
**How much:** Free.

**[Ewald](http://www.barchordnyc.com/calendar.html?ref=bklyner.com)**  
**When:** Saturday, December 12, 9pm  
**Where:** [Bar Chord](http://barchordnyc.com/calendar.html?ref=bklyner.com), 1008 Cortelyou Road  
**What:** A little bit of everything tonight: funk, soul, pop and rock.  
**How much:** Free.