Things To Do In Ditmas Park This Weekend

It’s almost the weekend! Tomorrow will still be pretty freezy, but at least Saturday and Sunday are looking a little warmer, and you can enjoy classes, live music, brunch, and more.

Thursday, February 27

• Join Councilmember Eugene for a Budget Clinic at his district office (123 Linden Boulevard between Bedford and Rogers Avenues), 6pm.
• Sign up for open mic night at 773 Lounge starting at 8pm.
Stanley John Mitchell and His Band of Buddies play Bar Chord, 9pm.

Friday, February 28

Sing along with Lloyd of The Deedle Deedle Dees at Lark, 10 and 11am.
Shape Up NYC hosts a free introductory pilates class in Prospect Park, 12pm.
• Meet fellow moms and dads at the New Parent Meet-Up, Lark, 1pm.
• There’s a writing workshop for teens at the Cortelyou Library, 2:45pm.
Happy hour with babies and ice cream happy hour are at Lark, 4pm.
Check out Happy Hour cocktail recipes at T.B. Ackerson Wine Merchants, 6-8pm.
• Get your heart rate up and explore the neighborhood with Ditmas Rides, meeting in front of the Cortelyou Library at 7pm.
Jake G and the Soul Vibrance play Bar Chord’s Ilegal Mezcal Music Series, 9pm.
The Lori Behrman Band is at 773 Lounge, 10pm.

Saturday, March 1

• Check out the second Ezra Guitar open house all Saturday and Sunday.
• Get caffeinated with your canine and learn about off-leash activities at FIDO-sponsored Coffee Bark, Prospect Park, 7-9am.
• The Lavender Blues sing along is at Lark, 10 and 11 am.
• You can check out Introduction to Birdwatching, starting at the Audubon Center, 12-1pm on Saturdays until March 29.
Alex Levin and guests play jazz at Purple Yam, 12:30-2:30pm.
• There’s a free trial kids home decor class (advance registration required), 12pm…
• … and a free trial kids upcycling art class (advance registration required), 1pm.
• Attend the Into the Woods Spring Carnival and performance at PS 217, starting at 1pm.
The Michael Louis Band plays Bar Chord, 9pm.
• It’s karaoke night at 773 Lounge, 9pm.

Sunday, March 2

• Check out Morning Birdwatch: Gulls Galore, starting at the Audubon Center at 8am.
• Meditate for free at at Jaya Yoga East, 8:30am.
• Play and sing at Toddler Time with Mary Jo, Lark, 10am.
•  Sign up ahead of time for a free Purim mask making workshop at the Midwood Development Corporation, 12-2pm.
• Enjoy gumbo, music, and more for $10 at 773 Lounge’s Mardi Gras Brunch, 12-3pm.
•  The Dogwood is at the Flatbush Food Court this week, Sycamore, 12-6pm.
Hartwell Vegetarian is hosting a grand opening (1017 Cortelyou Road between Coney Island Avenue and Stratford Roads) starting at 2pm.
Yoon Sun Choi plays at Sunday Jazz for the Family, Lark, 4-5pm.
• Join the Ditmas Park Sitting Group to meditate at Third Root, 6:45pm.
• There’s a Natural Winemakers’ Dinner at The Farm on Adderley ($75; reserve your spot via thefarmonadderleyevents@gmail.com), 8pm.
• Game on! At Board Game Night, 773 Lounge, 8pm.
• The Cortelyou Jazz Jam is at Bar Chord, 9pm. Photo via Fruiggie