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# Things To Do In Ditmas Park This Weekend
- URL: https://bklyner.com/things-to-do-in-ditmas-park-this-weekend-48-ditmas-park/
- Published: 2013-12-12T21:30:00.000Z
- Updated: 2014-09-30T05:20:01.000Z
- Author: Nora Whelan
- Tags: #API-Imported

![john munnelly via 773 lounge](/content/images/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/Screen-Shot-2013-12-12-at-1.34.23-PM-600x445.png)

This weekend is fixing to be snowy, rainy, and cold, so enjoy snuggly events like sweater parties, concerts, a film screening, and more.

**Thursday, December 12**

- Check out [Season of Light: Brooklyn College Choral Union](http://tickets.brooklyncenter.com/orderticketsarea.asp?p=2435&a=68&backurl=/eventperformances.asp?evt=13&SearchMonth=&monthsubmit=&SearchText=&Go.x=&Go.y=&pg=&spg=1&c=12&ref=bklyner.com) at [Brooklyn College](http://www.brooklyn.cuny.edu/web/home.php?ref=bklyner.com), 7:30pm.
- Sign up for open mic night at [773 Lounge](https://www.facebook.com/773Lounge) starting at 8pm.
- Ben Ben Iroko plays Latin music at [Bar Chord](http://www.barchordnyc.com/?ref=bklyner.com), 9pm.

**Friday, December 13**

- [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.
- [Reserve a spot ahead of time](http://brooklynartery.com/upcomingclasses/swap-and-shop/?ref=bklyner.com) for Swap & Shop at [Brooklyn ARTery](http://brooklynartery.com/?ref=bklyner.com), 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.
- [Kagero](http://www.kagero.com/?ref=bklyner.com) is at [Bar Chord](http://www.barchordnyc.com/?ref=bklyner.com), 9pm.
- Neighbor John Munnelly’s band [Laugh John Laugh](http://laughjohnlaugh.com/?ref=bklyner.com) is on at 773 Lounge, 9pm.

**Saturday, December 14**

- Bring your festive pup to [FIDO’s Bark the Herald Angels Sing](/blog/animals/enjoy-songs-cider-sniffs-this-saturday-at-fidos-bark-the-herald-angels-sing), next to Prospect Park’s [Picnic House](http://www.prospectpark.org/visit/places/picnic?ref=bklyner.com), 8-10am.
- The [Lavender Blues sing along](https://www.facebook.com/LavenderBluesMusic) is at Lark, 10am.
- Check out a [Hungry Cat Cafe Jewelry sale](/blog/events/pick-up-christmas-gifts-more-this-weekend-at-hungry-cat-cafe-jewelrys-holiday-sale) at 455 Argyle Road, 12-6pm.
- Help keep track of local birds at the annual [Christmas Bird Count](/blog/animals/this-weekend-join-the-national-audubon-societys-christmas-bird-count-in-prospect-park), starting at the [Prospect Park Audubon Center](http://www.prospectpark.org/visit/places/audubon?ref=bklyner.com), 12 and 3pm.
- [Join the Brooklyn Bird Club](/blog/animals/explore-birdwatching-at-prospect-park-with-the-brooklyn-bird-club) for a walk, also starting at the Audubon Center, 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.
- Kids can learn about [historic games](http://www.prospectpark.org/calendar/event/history-hands-historic-games?ref=bklyner.com) Saturdays and Sundays at the Lefferts Historic House, 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.
- Parents can leave kids with professional musicians, storytellers, and artists, then [enjoy a night out](http://brooklynartery.com/upcomingclasses/parents-night-out-kids-class/?ref=bklyner.com) with drink coupons from [Brooklyn ARTery](http://brooklynartery.com/?ref=bklyner.com), 6-8pm.
- Laugh John Laugh hits [The Prospect Range](http://www.prospectrange.com/Prospect%5FRange/Home.html?ref=bklyner.com) this time, 8pm.
- [Alegba and Friends](https://www.facebook.com/alegbaandfriends) are at [Bar Chord](http://www.barchordnyc.com/?ref=bklyner.com), 9pm.
- Grab your most offensive red and green knit and head to the [Ugly Sweater Holiday Party](/blog/events/join-773-lounge-this-weekend-for-an-ugly-sweater-holiday-party) at [773 Lounge](https://www.facebook.com/773Lounge), 9pm.

**Sunday, December 15**

- Meditate for free at at [Jaya Yoga East](http://jayayogacenter.com/?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.
- [Palenque](http://palenquehomemadecolombianfood.com/?ref=bklyner.com) brings arepas to 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.
- Laugh John Laugh is on [WFUV 90.7](http://www.wfuv.org/?ref=bklyner.com) (tune in live or online), 1pm.
- Try locally-made treats for free at [Brooklyn ARTery](http://brooklynartery.com/?ref=bklyner.com), 1-3pm.
- See [our neighbors](/blog/art-music/talking-to-karen-zuegner-of-the-brooklyn-symphony-orchestra-as-their-40th-season-begins) in the [Brooklyn Symphony Orchestra](https://brooklynsymphonyorchestra.org/events/barber-respighi-ng-khachaturian/?ref=bklyner.com) play at the [Brooklyn Museum](http://www.brooklynmuseum.org/home.php?ref=bklyner.com), 2pm.
- See local artist [NayNay Soul](http://naynaysoul.com/?ref=bklyner.com) at the [SGI-USA Cultural Center](http://www.sgi-usa.org/sgilocations/results%5Fdetails.php?id=48&dist=&ref=bklyner.com), 3pm.
- There’s one last [Christmas Bird Count](/blog/animals/this-weekend-join-the-national-audubon-societys-christmas-bird-count-in-prospect-park), starting at the Audubon Center, 3pm.
- [Yoon Sun Choi](http://yoonsunchoi.com/?p=358&ref=bklyner.com) plays at [Sunday Jazz for the Family](http://larkcafe.com/activities.html?ref=bklyner.com), Lark, 4-5pm.
- The [Lit at Lark](/blog/art-music/lit-at-lark-series-brings-authors-to-church-avenue) series continues with host [Amy Shearn](http://www.amyshearnwrites.com/?ref=bklyner.com), plus [Jessica Francis Kane](http://www.jessicafranciskane.com/?ref=bklyner.com), [Shya Scanlon](http://shyascanlon.com/bio/?ref=bklyner.com), and [Rachel Sherman](http://www.rachelsherman.net/?ref=bklyner.com) at Lark, 5pm.
- 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.
- See [a screening of The Walk](/blog/art-music/attend-a-screening-of-the-walk-this-sunday-at-temple-beth-emeth), shot in Ditmas Park, along with a Q & A ($5 for adults, kids 12 and under free) at [Temple Beth Emeth](http://www2.bethemeth.net/?ref=bklyner.com), 7pm.
- 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.

*Photo via [773 Lounge](http://www.facebook.com/events/195434220644058/)*