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# Things To Do In Ditmas Park This Weekend
- URL: https://bklyner.com/things-to-do-in-ditmas-park-this-weekend-45-ditmas-park/
- Published: 2013-11-21T22:35:14.000Z
- Updated: 2014-09-30T05:27:20.000Z
- Author: Nora Whelan
- Tags: #API-Imported

![lou reed by Man Alive!](/content/images/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/5900962918_da70da0a16.jpg)

This weekend, drink to a pioneer of Brooklyn music, sample some Greek food with your whiskey or beer, do the Hannukah boogie, and more.

**Thursday, November 21**

- Attend a [tenant information forum](/blog/events/learn-about-your-rights-resources-at-a-tenant-forum-november-21) at [PS 269](http://schools.nyc.gov/SchoolPortals/22/K269/default.htm?ref=bklyner.com) (1957 Nostrand Avenue between Foster Avenue and Farragut Road), 6:30pm.
- Sign up for open mic night at [773 Lounge](https://www.facebook.com/773Lounge) starting at 8pm.
- Walk it Like you Talk it: A Tribute to Lou Reed, featuring [Matthew Davis](http://www.thethousandpities.com/?ref=bklyner.com), [Dave Foster](http://www.bubbleland.com/?ref=bklyner.com), [Doug Gillard](https://www.facebook.com/DougGillardMusic), Wilder Selzer and [Mike Fornatale](http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=er%5FbLcCBRxE&ref=bklyner.com) of [The Loser’s Lounge](http://www.loserslounge.com/?ref=bklyner.com), [Kevin Salem](http://www.kevinsalem.com/?ref=bklyner.com), [Tammy Faye Starlite](http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vzyji4GkTTQ&ref=bklyner.com), [Fay Victor](http://www.fayvictor.com/?ref=bklyner.com), [Clare Burson](http://clareburson.com/?ref=bklyner.com), Peter Cenedella of [American Ambulance](http://ambulanceband.wordpress.com/?ref=bklyner.com), Joe Mendelson of [Rise Robots Rise](http://www.last.fm/music/Rise+Robot+Rise?ref=bklyner.com), [Elizabeth Ziman](http://www.elizabethandthecatapult.com/?ref=bklyner.com), and [John Broduer](http://www.johnbrodeur.com/bio/?ref=bklyner.com), is at [Bar Chord](http://www.barchordnyc.com/?ref=bklyner.com) at 8pm. [Ilegal Mezcal](http://www.ilegalmezcal.com/?ref=bklyner.com) drink specials will be served all night, too.

**Friday, November 22**

- [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.
- [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, 1-3pm.
- [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, 2-3pm.
- There’s a writing workshop for teens at the [Cortelyou Library](http://www.bklynpubliclibrary.org/locations/cortelyou?ref=bklyner.com), 2:45pm.
- Learn about local wildlife at [Animal Encounter](http://www.prospectpark.org/calendar/event/animal-encounter?ref=bklyner.com), 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.
- [Check out Happy Hour cocktail recipes](/blog/events/t-b-ackerson-mixes-up-happy-hour-cocktails-starting-this-friday) at [T.B. Ackerson Wine Merchants](https://www.facebook.com/pages/T-B-Ackerson-Wine-Merchants/166235210058763), 6-8pm.
- 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.
- [Jake G and the Soul Vibrance](https://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Soul-Vibrance/175423582547549) play Bar Chord’s Ilegal Mezcal Music Series, 9pm.
- [Dave Clive’s Nawlins Funk Band](http://nawlinsfunkband.com/?ref=bklyner.com) is at 773 Lounge, 10pm.

**Saturday, November 23**

- There’s a [quilt show](http://www.prospectpark.org/calendar/event/quilt-show?ref=bklyner.com) on Saturdays and Sundays until December 1 at the [Lefferts Historic House](http://www.prospectpark.org/visit/places/lefferts?ref=bklyner.com), 12-1pm.
- Or you can [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.
- [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.
- [Register ahead of time](http://www.prospectpark.org/calendar/event/family-volunteer-corps?ref=bklyner.com) for the Family Volunteer Corps, to meet at the Lefferts Historic House in Prospect Park, 1:30-3pm.
- Kids can learn about [paper quilting](http://www.prospectpark.org/calendar/event/history-hands-paper-quilting?ref=bklyner.com) Saturdays and Sundays at the Lefferts Historic House, 2:30-3:30pm.
- Attend a [Light Up the Night Hannukah Dance Party](http://www.emjc.org/events/2013/hanukkah-dance-party/?ref=bklyner.com) (adults free, kids $5) at the [East Midwood Jewish Center](http://www.emjc.org/?ref=bklyner.com), 6:30pm.
- [Learn about Tong Len Meditation](http://jayayogacenter.com/workshops-and-retreats?options%5Bids%5D=1290&options%5Bsite%5Fid%5D=1222&ref=bklyner.com) at [Jaya Yoga East](http://jayayogacenter.com/?ref=bklyner.com), 7pm.
- [The Michael Lewis Band](http://www.reverbnation.com/themichaellouisband?ref=bklyner.com) plays [Bar Chord](http://www.barchordnyc.com/?ref=bklyner.com), 9pm.
- [Alegba and Friends](https://www.facebook.com/alegbaandfriends) play [773 Lounge](https://www.facebook.com/773Lounge), 10pm.

**Sunday, November 24**

- Meditate for free at at Jaya Yoga East, 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.
- Email or call ahead of time for the second [Typhoon Yolanda benefit brunch](/blog/events/this-sunday-help-typhoon-yolanda-survivors-at-a-purple-yam-fundraising-brunch), [Purple Yam](http://www.purpleyamnyc.com/?ref=bklyner.com), 11am-4pm.
- [Anthi’s Greek Food](http://www.yelp.com/biz/anthis-greek-food-new-york?ref=bklyner.com) stops by the [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), 12-6pm.
- Attend an [interfaith Thanksgiving service](/blog/events/enjoy-an-interfaith-thanksgiving-service-this-weekend-at-our-lady-of-refuge) at [Our Lady of Refuge](http://www.olrbrooklyn.org/?ref=bklyner.com), 4pm.
- 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.
- [Iskha Daaf](http://iskadhaaf.com/?ref=bklyner.com) plays at [Lark](http://larkcafe.com/?ref=bklyner.com), 7-9pm.
- Game on! At [Board Game Night](/blog/events/773-lounge-starts-their-weekly-board-game-night-next-sunday-november-3), 773 Lounge, 8pm.
- 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.
- There’s live music with [Mike O’Malley](https://www.facebook.com/events/685872601423731/) at 773 Lounge, 9pm.

*Photo by [Man Alive!](http://www.flickr.com/photos/24365773@N03/5900962918?ref=bklyner.com)*