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# Things To Do In Ditmas Park This Weekend
- URL: https://bklyner.com/things-to-do-in-ditmas-park-this-weekend-49-ditmas-park/
- Published: 2013-12-19T19:50:10.000Z
- Updated: 2014-09-30T05:17:32.000Z
- Author: Nora Whelan
- Tags: parties, #API-Imported

![swap and shop via brooklyn artery](/content/images/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/1461162_245889878904306_233046485_n.jpg)

Those icy sidewalks of doom should be melting this weekend in the 50-70°F heat, so get out there and savor the weirdly balmy air. You can get new clothes for free, donate toys for local kids, see plenty of live music, and more.

**Thursday, December 19**

- Sign up for open mic night at [773 Lounge](https://www.facebook.com/773Lounge) starting at 8pm.
- See a free [electronic music showcase](/blog/art-music/free-cheap-upcoming-events-at-brooklyn-college) at [Brooklyn College](http://www.brooklyn.cuny.edu/web/home.php?ref=bklyner.com), 8pm.
- [Stanley John Mitchell and His Band of Buddies](http://www.stanleyjohnmitchell.com/?ref=bklyner.com) play folk rock at [Bar Chord](http://www.barchordnyc.com/?ref=bklyner.com), 9pm.

**Friday, December 20**

- See [Prospect Park’s Lakeside](/blog/news/first-skaters-take-to-the-lefrak-center-at-prospect-parks-lakeside-opens-to-public-on-friday) for yourself starting at 11am.
- [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 another 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.
- Shapiro’s Shanty Shakedown is at Bar Chord, 9pm.
- [The Lori Behrman Band](http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SFRj2d1rHA0&ref=bklyner.com) is on at 773 Lounge, 9pm.

**Saturday, December 21**

- The [Lavender Blues sing along](https://www.facebook.com/LavenderBluesMusic) is at Lark, 10am.
- [See meerkats open presents](/blog/animals/watch-animals-open-presents-almost-as-wildly-as-kids-do-at-the-prospect-park-zoo) at the [Prospect Park Zoo](http://www.prospectparkzoo.com/?ref=bklyner.com), 11am Saturday and Sunday.
- Kids can sing and dance along with [Munchkin Music](http://catalog.brooklynpubliclibrary.org/iii/calendar/month/C&R=17;jsessionid=284F744C6305D9547168F07B98F76EA6?lang=eng&suite=17&ref=bklyner.com) and the [Cortelyou Library](http://www.bklynpubliclibrary.org/locations/cortelyou?ref=bklyner.com), 11:30am.
- Join a [rally to demand justice](https://www.facebook.com/events/1442151032674625/) for late neighbor [Kyam Livingston](/blog/tag/kyam-livingston), Church Avenue and E 18th Street, 12pm.
- [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.
- If you missed the meerkats at 11am, you can still see mongooses open presents at the Prospect Park Zoo, 3:30pm Saturday and Sunday.
- [Honey, Dear plays vintage jazz](https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=218625121608594&set=a.218620011609105.50502.182502618554178&type=1&theater) at Lark, 4pm.
- Bring the kids to meet Santa and a toy for other local little’uns at [773 Lounge’s Christmas party](/blog/events/meet-santa-bring-gifts-for-local-kids-this-saturday-at-773-lounges-christmas-party), starting at 4pm, or have kid-less fun and simply enjoy beer and merrymaking from 8pm.
- Join a [musical bike ride](/blog/events/fun-winter-bike-rides-coming-up-in-prospect-park) starting at [Grand Army Plaza](http://www.prospectpark.org/visit/places/gap?ref=bklyner.com), 4:30pm.
- 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.
- [Top Shotta Band](https://www.facebook.com/topshottaband) is at [Bar Chord](http://www.barchordnyc.com/?ref=bklyner.com), 9pm.

**Sunday, December 22**

- 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.
- [Ride the MTA’s Nostalgia Train](/blog/holidays/this-sunday-is-your-last-chance-to-ride-the-mtas-nostalgia-train) before it’s gone for the year, starting at the 2nd Avenue M station just after 10am.
- Sign your kids up ahead of time for [gingerbread house making](/blog/events/decorate-gingerbread-houses-at-the-farm-on-adderley-next-week) with [The Farm on Adderley](http://thefarmonadderleyevents.com/?ref=bklyner.com) at [Hootenanny Art House](http://hootenannyarthouse.com/?ref=bklyner.com), seatings at 10am, 12pm, and 2pm.
- Try locally-made treats for free at [Brooklyn ARTery](http://brooklynartery.com/?ref=bklyner.com), 1-3pm.
- 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.
- 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 [Brooklyn ARTery](https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=245889878904306&set=pb.118301914996437.-2207520000.1387480850.&type=3&theater)*