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, art workshops, comedy, carolling, 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 or email us at editor@ditmasparkcorner.com.
Big Lug
When: Thursday, December 17, 9pm
Where: Bar Chord, 1008 Cortelyou Road
What: New Orleans R&B favorites and other soul party classics.
How much: Free.
Happy Hour
When: Friday, December 18, 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.
Holiday Celebration
When: Friday, December 18, 5:30pm
Where: Newkirk Plaza
What: Celebrate the holidays with a tree lighting, refreshments, a visit from Santa and more!
How much: Free.
La Madrugada
When: Friday, December 18, 9pm
Where: Bar Chord, 1008 Cortelyou Road
What: Enjoy Afro-Cuban and Salsa beats.
How much: Free.
Skate With Santa
When: Saturday, December 19, 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.
Sahaja Yoga Meditation
When: Saturday, December 19, 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.
Private Picassos Art Workshop
When: Saturday, December 19, 2-4pm
Where: Sycamore, 1118 Cortelyou Road
What: Learn to make beautiful greeting cards for all of your loved ones just in time for the holidays! And enjoy a beer or two while you are at it!
How much: $30 advance/ $40 at the door.
Winter Show
When: Saturday, December 19, 4-6:30pm
Where: LeFrak Center at Lakeside, Prospect Park
What: Show us what you’ve got in one of our two figure skating shows featuring solos, duets, and group numbers! Group number registration includes three half-hour rehearsals before the show as well as skate rental, show accessories.
How much: $40.
Drop the Mic
When: Saturday, December 19, 8pm
Where: Sycamore, 1118 Cortelyou Road
What: Check out this all-female stand-up comedy series hosted by Kendra Cunningham.
How much: Free.
Super Hi Fi
When: Saturday, December 12, 9pm
Where: Bar Chord, 1008 Cortelyou Road
What: Come out for a night of not-so-average Christmas music!
How much: Free.
Carolling
When: Sunday, December 20, 2pm
Where: Sycamore, 1118 Cortelyou Road
What: Join Sycamore and Opera On Tap for a day full of Christmas cheer. Rehearse at The Lodge at 2pm, then head out into the neighborhood and share the holiday spirit with the community.
How much: Free.
