Things To Do In Ditmas Park This Weekend

Photo viaBourbon Sprawl
Photo viaBourbon Sprawl

We don’t necessarily encourage you to go out in the blizzard that’s expected to hit this weekend, but if you do decide to go out, we’ve rounded up some of the best stuff going on in the area. Check it out!

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.

Jazz Jam
When: Thursday, January 21, 8pm
Where: Kettle & Thread, 1219 Church Avenue
What: Come enjoy some local jazz, hosted by Albert Marquez.
How much: Free.

Bourbon Sprawl
When: Thursday, January 21, 9pm
Where: Bar Chord, 1008 Cortelyou Road
What: Come out for some classic country favorites with this band that originally hails from Texas.
How much: Free.

Happy Hour
When: Friday, January 22, 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, January 22, 9pm
Where: Bar Chord, 1008 Cortelyou Road
What: Enjoy the pulse-pounding rock’n’roll, ska and jump blues of this great band.
How much: Free.

Super Winter Birdwalk
When: Saturday, January 23, 10am-1pm
Where: Grand Army Plaza, Prospect Park
What: Join the Urban Park Rangers on this three-hour exploration of Prospect Park in search of winter birds. The tour will leave promptly at 10am from the arch at Grand Army Plaza.
How much: Free.

Sahaja Yoga Meditation
When: Saturday, January 23, 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.

Ezra Guitar Open House
When: Saturday, January 23, 11am-6pm
Where: Ezra Guitar, 785 Coney Island Avenue
What: Try out a free guitar lesson, learn more about the programs offered by Ezra Guitar, and enjoy some tea and cookies.
How much: Free.

Bow Tie Dave
When: Saturday, January 23, 9pm
Where: Bar Chord, 1008 Cortelyou Road
What: Check out Bow Tie Dave as he serves up Acid Jazz, Reggae, and Latin Fusion.
How much: Free.

Sing Along with Amy Miles
When: Sunday, January 24, 10am
Where: Lark Cafe, 1007 Church Avenue
What: Come sing along with Amy Miles! Playing original and well known songs on guitar, ukulele, and percussive things, singing stories with puppets and bubbles, Amy brings her quirky, country rock and casual style to the sing along arena.
How much: $8/family.