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# Things To Do In Ditmas Park This Weekend
- URL: https://bklyner.com/things-to-do-in-ditmas-park-this-weekend-41-ditmas-park/
- Published: 2013-10-24T20:55:40.000Z
- Updated: 2014-09-30T12:34:16.000Z
- Author: Nora Whelan
- Tags: #API-Imported

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This weekend, check out fun [pre-Halloween events for kids](/blog/events/10-things-for-kids-to-do-around-ditmas-park-this-halloween), [find a great yoga class](/blog/events/working-out-looking-in-upcoming-yoga-meditation-classes-around-ditmas-park), rock out, or do whatever else suits your fancy. Enjoy!

**Thursday, October 24**  

- Attend a [community building forum](/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/Community-Building-Forum-Oct-24th.pdf) with [Councilmember Mathieu Eugene](http://council.nyc.gov/d40/html/members/home.shtml?ref=bklyner.com) at [MS 2](http://schools.nyc.gov/schoolportals/17/k002/default.htm?ref=bklyner.com), 7-9pm.
- Sign up for open mic night at [773 Lounge](https://www.facebook.com/773Lounge) starting at 8pm.
- [Stanley John Mitchell](http://stanleyjohnmitchell.com/?ref=bklyner.com) and his Band of Brothers play [Bar Chord](http://www.barchordnyc.com/?ref=bklyner.com), 9pm.

**Friday, October 25**

- [Sing along 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.
- 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.
- There’s a writing workshop for teens at the [Cortelyou Library](http://www.bklynpubliclibrary.org/locations/cortelyou?ref=bklyner.com), 2:45pm.
- [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.
- Get your heart rate up and explore the neighborhood with [Ditmas Rides](https://www.facebook.com/groups/ditmasrides/), meeting in front of the [Cortelyou Library](http://www.bklynpubliclibrary.org/locations/cortelyou?ref=bklyner.com) at 7pm.
- [Super Hi-Fi](http://superhifimusic.com/?ref=bklyner.com) plays the [Ilegal Mezcal Music Series](/blog/art-music/bar-chords-ilegal-mezcal-music-series-starts-tonight) at Bar Chord, 9pm.

**Saturday, October 26**

- The [Lavender Blues sing along](https://www.facebook.com/LavenderBluesMusic) is at Lark, 10am.
- Check out [Kids Shorts](http://www.bam.org/film/2013/shortstack?ref=bklyner.com) at [BAM](http://www.bam.org/kids?utm%5Fsource=ditmascorner&utm%5Fmedium=banner&utm%5Fterm=BAMkids&utm%5Fcampaign=october2013), 11am.
- Pick up a free tree from [Compost for Brooklyn](http://compostforbrooklyn.org/?ref=bklyner.com) at their community garden on Newkirk and E 8th, 11am-1pm.
- Check out a [Halloween Extravaganza](http://brooklynartery.net/upcomingclasses/halloween-extravaganza-at-the-artery/?ref=bklyner.com) at [Brooklyn ARTery](http://www.brooklynartery.com/?ref=bklyner.com), 11am-3pm.
- [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.
- Trade plants and tips at a [Fall Plant Swap](/blog/events/swap-plants-gardening-tips-next-saturday-at-the-flatbush-food-co-op) in front of the [Flatbush Food Co-op](http://flatbushfood.coop/?ref=bklyner.com), 12-3pm.
- [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 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.
- The [Cortelyou Library Friends](https://www.facebook.com/cortelyoulibraryfriends) are having another book sale in front of the library from 2-4pm.
- [Honey, Dear plays vintage jazz](https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=218625121608594&set=a.218620011609105.50502.182502618554178&type=1&theater) at Lark, 4pm.
- Attend [a special organ choral mass](http://olrbrooklyn.org/news/2013/10/20/special-organ-choral-mass-october-26/?ref=bklyner.com) for free at [Our Lady of Refuge](http://www.olrbrooklyn.org/?ref=bklyner.com), 4:30pm.
- Attend a concert with soprano Veronica Kaninska and pianist Valentine Khorenko at the [East Midwood Jewish Center](http://www.emjc.org/?ref=bklyner.com) ($15, 10 for seniors), 8pm.
- [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.
- La Madrugada is at [Bar Chord](http://www.barchordnyc.com/?ref=bklyner.com), 9pm.

**Sunday, October 27**

- Meditate for free at at [Jaya Yoga East](http://jayayogacenter.com/classes/daily-schedule-jaya-east?ref=bklyner.com), 8:30am.
- …or enjoy a class [with jazz maestro Maryann McSweeney and Ramit Kreitner](http://jayayogacenter.com/workshops-and-retreats?options%5Bids%5D=1296&options%5Bsite%5Fid%5D=1222&ref=bklyner.com), Jaya Yoga East, 9-10:30am.
- 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.
- [Chinese Theatre Works: Tiger Tales](http://www.bam.org/kids/2013/chinese-theatre-works-tiger-tales?ref=bklyner.com) is on at [BAM](http://www.bam.org/kids?utm%5Fsource=ditmascorner&utm%5Fmedium=banner&utm%5Fterm=BAMkids&utm%5Fcampaign=october2013), 11am and 2pm.
- [Tammy Hall tells stories](http://www.prospectpark.org/calendar/event/tall-tales?ref=bklyner.com) at the Lefferts Historic House, 2 and 3pm.
- Check out samosas, kulfi, and chutney at the first [Flatbush Food Court](/blog/events/sycamores-pop-up-restaurant-flatbush-food-court-starts-this-sunday), [Sycamore](http://sycamorebrooklyn.com/index.php/bar-posts/?ref=bklyner.com), 2-8pm.
- Join the [New Independent Democrats](/blog/politics/local-leaders-and-city-wide-candidates-converge-at-new-independent-democrats-reception) for a pre-election meeting at [Congregation Agudath Sholom](http://www.yelp.com/biz/congregation-agudath-sholom-of-flatbush-brooklyn?ref=bklyner.com), 4-6pm.
- Join the [Ditmas Park Sitting Group](https://www.facebook.com/groups/ditmasparksits/) to meditate at [Third Root](http://thirdroot.org/?ref=bklyner.com), 6:45pm.
- 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.