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# Things To Do In Ditmas Park This Weekend
- URL: https://bklyner.com/things-to-do-in-ditmas-park-this-weekend-40-ditmas-park/
- Published: 2013-10-17T19:30:25.000Z
- Updated: 2014-09-30T12:38:28.000Z
- Author: Nora Whelan
- Tags: #API-Imported

![the recordettes via facebook](/content/images/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/699_238024199658337_18840200_n.jpg)

This crisp Fall weekend is full to the brim with stuff to do. Find a [yoga or meditation class in the area](/blog/events/working-out-looking-in-upcoming-yoga-meditation-classes-around-ditmas-park), help at a community garden, get started early for Halloween, or travel outside the area to see a neighbor’s art.

**Thursday, October 17**

- Neighbor [Julie Peppito](http://juliepeppito.com/?utm%5Fsource=News+and+Exhibits&utm%5Fcampaign=a1140b8a90-Exhibit4%5F27%5F2013&utm%5Fmedium=email&utm%5Fterm=0%5F0cca248c0e-a1140b8a90-81831609)‘s paintings will be on exhibition at [Heskin Contemporary](http://www.heskincontemporary.com/?ref=bklyner.com), 6-9pm.
- Help raise funds for the [Brooklyn College branch of Global Medical Brigades](/blog/food/drink-up-at-sycamore-thursday-evening-to-benefit-brooklyn-colleges-global-medical-brigades) at [Sycamore](http://sycamorebrooklyn.com/?ref=bklyner.com), 6:30pm.
- Local drum hero David Smilow’s band [The Recordettes](https://www.facebook.com/therecordettes) plays a CMJ showcase at the [Paper Box](http://paperboxnyc.com/?ref=bklyner.com), 7pm.
- Sign up for open mic night at [773 Lounge](https://www.facebook.com/773Lounge) starting at 8pm.
- Jazz vocalist [Eve Seltzer](http://www.eveseltzersings.com/?ref=bklyner.com) is at [Bar Chord](http://www.barchordnyc.com/?ref=bklyner.com), 9pm.

**Friday, October 18**

- You can still attend the regular [singalong with Lloyd](https://www.google.com/calendar/render?eid=bnFycW0yMGViZGFoZWNjYm4xMGI1azhyNWdfMjAxMzA5MjBUMTQwMDAwWiBsYXJrY2FmZUBt&ctz=America/New%5FYork&sf=true&output=xml&ref=bklyner.com) of the Deedle Deedle Dees at [Lark](http://larkcafe.com/?ref=bklyner.com), 10am.
- [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) in Prospect Park, 12pm.
- Meet fellow moms and dads 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), 1pm.
- Kids make nature journals and more at [Blooming Naturalists](http://www.prospectpark.org/calendar/event/blooming-naturalists?ref=bklyner.com), Prospect Park, 2pm.
- There’s a writing workshop for teens at the [Cortelyou Library](http://www.bklynpubliclibrary.org/locations/cortelyou?ref=bklyner.com), 2:45pm.
- [Nature on the Go!](http://www.prospectpark.org/calendar/event/nature-on-the-go?ref=bklyner.com) is at the Audubon Center in Prospect Park, 3pm.
- [Happy hour with babies](http://larkcafe.wordpress.com/2012/12/07/babes-and-beer-at-lark/?ref=bklyner.com) and ice cream happy hour are at Lark, 4pm.
- [Roy and Lloyd’s Happy Hour](/blog/art-music/roy-and-lloyds-happy-hour-jazz-series-starts-this-friday-at-lark) returns to Lark, 5pm.
- [The Strung Out String Band](http://strungoutstringband.com/?ref=bklyner.com) plays Bar Chord, 9pm.
- [The Lori Behrman Band](http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SFRj2d1rHA0&ref=bklyner.com) covers rock songs at 773 Lounge, 10pm.

**Saturday, October 19**

- Check out the [Popcorn Playgroup multi-family yard sale](/blog/events/annual-popcorn-playgroup-multi-family-yard-sale-is-this-weekend) on the corner of Beverley and Rugby, 9am-3pm.
- Learn how to make [Malaysian spring rolls](http://www.brooklynartery.com/upcomingclasses/malaysian-spring-rolls/?ref=bklyner.com) at [Brooklyn ARTery](http://www.brooklynartery.com/?ref=bklyner.com), 10am.
- The [Lavender Blues sing along](https://www.facebook.com/LavenderBluesMusic) is at Lark, 10am.
- [Recycle electronics](/blog/events/recycle-your-old-electronics-saturday-october-19-at-the-flatbush-food-co-op) in front of the [Flatbush Food Co-op](http://flatbushfood.coop/?ref=bklyner.com), 10am-4pm.
- [Make signs and learn about Q Gardens](/blog/events/q-gardens-is-coming-soon-make-signs-learn-more-this-saturday) on E 18th and Church, 12-5pm.
- [Alex Levin](http://www.alexlevinjazz.com/?ref=bklyner.com) and guests play jazz at [Purple Yam](http://www.purpleyamnyc.com/?ref=bklyner.com), 12:30-2:30pm.
- [Join the Brooklyn Bird Club](/blog/animals/explore-birdwatching-at-prospect-park-with-the-brooklyn-bird-club) for a walk starting at the [Prospect Park Audubon Center](http://www.prospectpark.org/visit/places/audubon?ref=bklyner.com), 12-1pm.
- Join a race around the barnyard at the [Lefferts Historic House](http://www.prospectpark.org/visit/places/lefferts?ref=bklyner.com), 2-4pm Saturdays and Sundays.
- Attend the [Cortelyou Library Friends’ book and bake sale](/blog/library/donate-your-unwanted-volumes-to-the-cortelyou-library-friends-book-sale), in front of the library from 2-4pm.
- [Make your own earrings](http://www.brooklynartery.com/upcomingclasses/basic-jewelry-making-make-your-own-earrings/?ref=bklyner.com) at Brooklyn ARTery, 3:30pm.
- [Honey, Dear plays vintage jazz](https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=218625121608594&set=a.218620011609105.50502.182502618554178&type=1&theater) at Lark, 4pm.
- [NYCTrust](http://www.nyctrust.com/?ref=bklyner.com) plays their weekly party at [Sycamore](http://sycamorebrooklyn.com/index.php/bar-posts/?ref=bklyner.com), 8pm.
- [Alegba and Friends](https://www.facebook.com/alegbaandfriends) are at [Bar Chord](http://www.barchordnyc.com/?ref=bklyner.com), 9pm.
- Enjoy live music, drink specials, and contests at [773 Lounge’s Halloween Costume Party](/blog/events/dress-up-get-down-win-prizes-this-weekend-at-the-773-lounge-halloween-costume-party), 9pm.

**Sunday, October 20**

- Meditate for free at at [Jaya Yoga East](http://jayayogacenter.com/classes/daily-schedule-jaya-east?ref=bklyner.com), 8:30am.
- 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, 10am.
- [Sign up](http://main.acsevents.org/site/TR/MakingStridesAgainstBreastCancer/MSABCCY13EA?pg=entry&fr%5Fid=55915&ref=bklyner.com), then join the [Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walkathon in Prospect Park](http://www.prospectpark.org/calendar/event/making-strides?ref=bklyner.com), 10am.
- [Pick up a free tree from Compost for Brooklyn](/blog/events/get-a-free-tree-next-sunday-from-compost-for-brooklyn) at their community garden on Newkirk and E 8th, 12-2pm.
- [Karen Zuegner and other neighbors](/blog/art-music/talking-to-karen-zuegner-of-the-brooklyn-symphony-orchestra-as-their-40th-season-begins) play with the [Brooklyn Symphony Orchestra](https://brooklynsymphonyorchestra.org/?ref=bklyner.com) at the [Brooklyn Museum](http://www.brooklynmuseum.org/home.php?ref=bklyner.com), 2pm.
- [Tammy Hall tells stories](http://www.prospectpark.org/calendar/event/tall-tales?ref=bklyner.com) at the Lefferts Historic House, 2 and 3pm.
- Kids can [design, make, and write about their own custom toys](http://www.brooklynartery.com/upcomingclasses/toy-design-for-kids-create-a-character-and-write-a-story/?ref=bklyner.com) at Brooklyn ARTery, 3pm.
- Yoon Sun Choi plays jazz for the family at Lark, 4pm.
- … followed by [Lit at Lark](/blog/art-music/lit-at-lark-returns-october-20-with-carolyn-turgeon-stephanie-lehmann-patty-chang-anker), back at its namesake cafe, 5pm.
- The [Cortelyou Jazz Jam](http://www.barchordnyc.com/announcing-bar-chords-cortelyou-road-jazz-jam-starting-this-sunday/?ref=bklyner.com) is at Bar Chord, 9pm.

*Photo via [The Recordettes](https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=238024199658337&set=pb.182791445181613.-2207520000.1382037594.&type=3&theater)*