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# Things To Do In Ditmas Park This Weekend
- URL: https://bklyner.com/things-to-do-in-ditmas-park-this-weekend-21-ditmas-park/
- Published: 2013-06-06T17:25:53.000Z
- Updated: 2014-09-30T14:38:24.000Z
- Author: Nora Whelan
- Tags: 773 Lounge, bar chord, cortelyou library, Lark, live music, music, sycamore, victorian house tour, #API-Imported

![names you can trust by Elliott Negron Jr](/content/images/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/dpc_E-Sycamore_PhotoCredit-ElliottNegronJr-533x353.jpg)

No matter what the weather gets up to this weekend, there are still oodles of fantastic events in and around Ditmas Park. Do some yoga, buy a book on botany, watch live music, or browse local art–whatever you do, just relax and have fun.

**Thursday, June 6**

- It’s the all-ages Summer Reading Kickoff at the [Cortelyou Library](http://www.bklynpubliclibrary.org/locations/cortelyou?ref=bklyner.com), 2pm.
- Kids can make nature journals and learn how to use binoculars and field guides at Prospect Park’s [Blooming Naturalists](http://www.prospectpark.org/calendar/event/blooming-naturalists?ref=bklyner.com), [ Audubon Center](http://www.prospectpark.org/visit/places/audubon?ref=bklyner.com), 2-3pm Thursdays and Fridays.
- [Nature on the Go!](http://www.prospectpark.org/calendar/event/nature-on-the-go?ref=bklyner.com) is on next at the Prospect Park Audubon Center, Thursdays and Fridays, 3-4pm.
- … and stick around to learn about park wildlife at [Animal Encounter](http://www.prospectpark.org/calendar/event/animal-encounter?ref=bklyner.com), at the Audubon Center Thursdays and Fridays, 4-4:30pm.
- [Sustainable Flatbush’s Healing Herb Garden open hours](http://sustainableflatbush.org/sustainable-flatbush-calendar/?ref=bklyner.com) continue at 2103 Kenmore Terrace, Thursdays and Fridays from 4-6pm.
- Neighbor [Robert Franca](http://www.robertfranca.com/robertfranca/INTRO%5Fnew.html?ref=bklyner.com)‘s paintings will be featured at [Valentine Gallery](http://valentinegallery.blogspot.com/?ref=bklyner.com), 464 Seneca Ave. (between Harman and Himrod Sts.) in Ridgewood, Queens, 1-6pm Fridays-Sundays until June 23.
- Attend [public hearings](/blog/events/community-board-14-june-meetings-2) at the CB14 District Office, 810 E 16th St. by Ave. H, 7pm.
- [Pandam Swing](http://padamswing.com/?ref=bklyner.com) is at [Bar Chord](http://www.barchordnyc.com/upcoming-events/?ref=bklyner.com), 8pm.
- Sign up to perform at Open Mic night from 8-8:30 pm, or just watch starting at 9pm at [773 Lounge](https://www.facebook.com/773Lounge).

**Friday, June 7**

- Get your dog or cat [fixed and vaccinated for less](/blog/animals/get-your-pet-fixed-at-the-aspca-mobile-spayneuter-clinic-june-7) at the ASPCA Mobile Spay/Neuter Clinic in front of [Petland Discounts Flatbush](http://www.yelp.com/biz/petland-discount-brooklyn-2?ref=bklyner.com) (968 Flatbush Ave. between Albemarle Rd. and Snyder Ave.), 7am.
- Get a freebie from DD or visit Lark and [John’s Bakery](https://www.facebook.com/pages/Johns-Bakery-Bagels/306531762728786) for your [National Donut Day ](/blog/food/go-nuts-for-donuts-this-friday-june-7)donut, whenever you want!
- [Shape Up NYC](http://www.nycgovparks.org/programs/recreation/shape-up-nyc?ref=bklyner.com) hosts a [free introductory pilates class](http://www.prospectpark.org/calendar/event/shape-up-nyc-pilates?ref=bklyner.com), Prospect Park Audubon Center, 12-1pm.
- Meet fellow parents at the [New Parent Meet-Up](http://larkcafe.wordpress.com/2012/09/20/new-twist-on-larks-new-parent-meet-ups/?ref=bklyner.com), [Lark](http://larkcafe.com/activities.html?ref=bklyner.com), 1-2pm.
- Teens are invited to a writing workshop at the [Cortelyou Library](http://www.bklynpubliclibrary.org/locations/cortelyou?ref=bklyner.com), 3-4pm.
- Attend [“Roy & Lloyd’s Happy Hour”](/blog/art-music/roy-and-lloyds-happy-hour-jazz-series-starts-this-friday-at-lark) live jazz series, Lark, 5:45pm.
- Keep on Bluesin’ is at 773 Lounge, 9pm.
- DJ Slim Hug is back for First Fridays! Bust a move at “[Fantasic Romantic](http://sycamorebrooklyn.com/index.php/bar-posts/?ref=bklyner.com),” Sycamore, 9pm-1am.
- [Neighbor Damon Maulucci’s movie Detonator](/blog/art-music/damon-mauluccis-detonator-to-be-featured-at-brooklyn-film-festival) is at [indieScreen](http://www.indiescreen.us/?ref=bklyner.com) for the [Brooklyn Film Festival](http://www.brooklynfilmfestival.org/films/detail.asp?fid=1318&ref=bklyner.com), 10:30pm.

**Saturday, June 8**

- Get some deals at the [Ditmas Park Association](http://ditmas-park.info/?ref=bklyner.com) yard sale, from subway tracks to Ocean Ave. and Dorchester to Newkirk Ave.
- Play a song on the [Sing for Hope piano](/blog/art-music/sing-for-hope-piano-coming-to-prospect-park) at the [Prospect Park Carousel](http://www.prospectpark.org/visit/places/carousel?ref=bklyner.com) until June 16.
- Get focused for nothing at Free Meditation with Kathleen, [Midwood Martial Arts](http://www.midwoodmartialarts.com/schedule?ref=bklyner.com), 8:30-9am.
- The [Lavender Blues](https://www.facebook.com/pages/Lavender-Blues/284597691659591) Singalong is at Lark, 10-11am.
- Attend [Love a Library Day](/blog/events/volunteer-at-a-bpl-branch-for-love-a-library-day) at the Cortelyou Library from 10-4pm, and make celebratory arts and crafts from 11am-12pm.
- Attend an all-levels [donation-based yoga class](/blog/events/spring-into-yogas-donation-based-classes-start-this-weekend-in-prospect-park) with [Spring Into Yoga](http://www.springintoyoga.org/?ref=bklyner.com) at the Prospect Park Peristyle, starting at 10am Saturdays and 1pm Sundays. See the full schedule of classes [on their website](https://bookwhen.com/springintoyoga?ref=bklyner.com).
- Local author [Clay McLeod Chapman](/blog/events/meet-novelist-clay-mcleod-chapman-attend-his-reading-at-the-cortelyou-library-this-saturday) teams up with the [Cortelyou Library Friends](https://www.facebook.com/cortelyoulibraryfriends) group to read from his latest YA novel at the Cortelyou Library, 3pm.
- Help the [Woodland Corps](http://www.prospectpark.org/calendar/event/weekend-woodland-corps?ref=bklyner.com) keep Prospect Park clean and green by the [Picnic House](http://www.prospectpark.org/visit/places/picnic?ref=bklyner.com), 10am-2pm.
- Learn avian basics at [Introduction to Birdwatching](http://www.prospectpark.org/calendar/event/intro-birdwatching?ref=bklyner.com), Prospect Park [Pop-Up Audubon](http://www.prospectpark.org/calendar/event/pop-up-audubon?ref=bklyner.com), 12pm, and hang out after until 5pm.
- [Sustainable Flatbush’s Healing Herb Garden Saturday open hours](http://sustainableflatbush.org/sustainable-flatbush-calendar/?ref=bklyner.com) are at 2103 Kenmore Terrace, 10am-2pm (with compost open hours 10am-12pm).
- See [Alex Levin](http://www.alexlevinjazz.com/?ref=bklyner.com) and guests play jazz at [Purple Yam](http://www.purpleyamnyc.com/?ref=bklyner.com), 12-2:30pm.
- Learn about 19th Century life at the [Lefferts 2nd Floor Tours](http://www.prospectpark.org/calendar/event/lefferts-tours?ref=bklyner.com), [Lefferts Historic House](http://www.prospectpark.org/visit/places/lefferts?ref=bklyner.com), Saturdays and Sundays 1pm-3:30pm (tours every half hour).
- See neighbor [Eric Pesso](/blog/tag/eric-pesso)‘s work at the [BWAC](http://www.bwac.org/visit.html?ref=bklyner.com) Spring Show, 499 Van Brunt St. in Red Hook, 1-6pm until June 16.
- Kids can learn about making cloth at [History in Your Hands: Flax to Linen](http://www.prospectpark.org/calendar/event/history-hands-flax-linen?ref=bklyner.com), also at the Lefferts Historic House, Saturdays and Sundays from 2-4pm.
- [Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra (for kids) with Wynton Marsalis](http://bricartsmedia.org/events/celebrate-brooklyn/jazz-at-lincoln-center-orchestra-for-kids-with-wynton-marsalis?ref=bklyner.com) continues [Celebrate Brooklyn!](/blog/art-music/everything-you-need-to-know-about-the-celebrate-brooklyn-free-mostly-concert-lineup) at the Prospect Park [Bandshell](http://www.prospectpark.org/visit/places/bandshell?ref=bklyner.com), 4pm.
- Bring the family for a [musical performance of Pinocchio](/blog/art-music/see-pinocchio-performed-this-saturday-at-ps-217) at [PS 217](http://ps217brooklyn.org/?ref=bklyner.com), 5pm.
- [“Honey, Dear” Vintage Jazz](https://www.facebook.com/HoneyDearMusic) is on at Lark, 4-5pm.
- The Milkman plays Bar Chord, 8pm.
- Singer/songwriter [Stanley John Mitchell](http://www.stanleyjohnmitchell.com/?ref=bklyner.com) plays rockabilly and blues at 773 Lounge, 9pm.
- [Names You Can Trust](http://www.nyctrust.com/?ref=bklyner.com) is back for their [weekly party](/blog/art-music/get-to-know-names-you-can-trust) at Sycamore, 10pm.

**Sunday, June 9**

- [Beverley Square West](http://www.beverleysquarewest.org/?ref=bklyner.com), Beverley Square East, [Ditmas Park West](http://www.cb14brooklyn.com/our-neighborhood/ditmas-park/?ref=bklyner.com), and Foster Arms will all be having [yard sales](/blog/events/an-update-on-neighborhood-yard-sales). See post for locations.
- Toddlers can play and sing at [Toddler Time with Mary Jo](https://www.google.com/calendar/render?eid=M3M5YTBibG9qcTJhbDBnMjNoazg5NGw4N2tfMjAxMzA2MDJUMTQwMDAwWiBsYXJrY2FmZUBt&ctz=America/New%5FYork&pli=1&sf=true&output=xml&ref=bklyner.com), Lark, 10-10:30am.
- Come hungry to the [Cortelyou Greenmarket Strawberry Shortcake Eating Contest](/blog/events/stuff-your-face-at-the-cortelyou-greenmarket-strawberry-shortcake-eating-contest), 10:30am.
- Support the effort to landmark Victorian Flatbush at [a press conference with Councilmember Jumaane Williams](/blog/politics/councilmember-jumaane-williams-to-hold-a-landmarking-press-conference-this-sunday), 2684 Bedford Ave. between Foster Ave. and Farragut Rd., 12 pm.
- The Pop-Up Audubon is open again from 12-5pm.
- Attend [the FDC’s Victorian House Tour](/blog/events/volunteer-tour-or-show-your-home-at-the-victorian-flatbush-house-tour-june-9), starting at [Temple Beth Emeth](http://www2.bethemeth.net/?ref=bklyner.com) (83 Marlborough Rd. on the corner of Church Ave.) at 1pm.
- Check out jewelry, stoneware and more at the [“In the Garden” Craft Fair](/blog/art-music/1st-annual-ditmas-parkfiske-terrace-art-and-craft-show-partner-post), 690 East 18th Street (between Glenwood and Foster Aves.), 1-6pm.
- Get some reading material, a cocktail, and a bouquet at [The Drunken Botanist book signing](/blog/events/buy-books-flowers-and-drinks-to-benefit-the-flatbush-community-garden-this-sunday-at-stems) at Stems, 2pm.
- Prospective members can attend the [Temple Beth Emeth BBQ](/blog/events/join-temple-beth-emeth-for-a-prospective-member-bbq-june-9) at 225 Argyle Road (between Cortelyou and Beverley Rds.), 3-6pm.
- [Sit zazen](https://www.facebook.com/groups/ditmasparksits/) at [Third Root](http://thirdroot.org/?ref=bklyner.com), 6:45-7:15pm.

*Photo of Names You Can Trust by Elliott Negron Jr*