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# Things To Do In Ditmas Park This Weekend
- URL: https://bklyner.com/things-to-do-in-ditmas-park-this-weekend-57-ditmas-park/
- Published: 2014-03-06T20:11:57.000Z
- Updated: 2014-09-30T03:50:53.000Z
- Author: Nora Whelan
- Tags: #API-Imported

![the strung out string band via facebook](/content/images/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/190187_10150114450684576_3841849_n.jpg)

  
Not sure about your plans for the weekend? We recommend you avoid shuttle buses by sticking around town and attending a [PS 217](http://schools.nyc.gov/schoolportals/22/k217/default.htm?ref=bklyner.com) fundraiser, watching some birds, and more.

**Thursday, March 6**

• Sign up for open mic night at [773 Lounge](https://www.facebook.com/773Lounge) starting at 8pm.  
• [The Strung Out String Band](http://www.strungoutstringband.com/?ref=bklyner.com) plays old-timey Appalachian music at [Bar Chord](http://www.barchordnyc.com/?ref=bklyner.com), 9pm.  
• The [Q Train](/blog/events/starting-tomorrow-night-the-q-train-rolls-back-into-sycamore) is more reliable at [Sycamore](http://sycamorebrooklyn.com/?ref=bklyner.com) than at local stations, 10pm.

**Friday, March 7**

• [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](http://thedeedledeedledees.com/?ref=bklyner.com) at [Lark](http://larkcafe.com/?ref=bklyner.com), 10 *and* 11am.  
• [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](http://www.prospectpark.org/?ref=bklyner.com), 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.  
• 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.  
• Try some free beer from [Bronx Brewery](http://www.thebronxbrewery.com/?ref=bklyner.com) at the [Flatbush Food Coop](http://flatbushfood.coop/?ref=bklyner.com), 4-6pm.  
• [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 at 7pm.  
• [Elijah Tucker](http://elijahtucker.wordpress.com/?ref=bklyner.com) returns to Bar Chord, 9pm.  
• [Sweet Potato](http://www.reverbnation.com/sweetpotatonyc?ref=bklyner.com) is at 773 Lounge, 10pm.

**Saturday, March 8**

• Check out [fun family Purim events](/blog/events/celebrate-purim-with-family-events-near-ditmas-park) all weekend long.  
• The [Lavender Blues sing along](https://www.facebook.com/LavenderBluesMusic) is at [Lark](http://larkcafe.com/?ref=bklyner.com), 10 *and* 11 am.  
• [Ready, Set, Kindergarten](/blog/kids/prepare-kids-for-school-at-ready-set-kindergarten) is at the Cortelyou Library, 11am.  
• You can check out [Introduction to Birdwatching](http://www.prospectpark.org/calendar/event/intro-birdwatching?ref=bklyner.com), starting at the [Audubon Center](http://www.prospectpark.org/visit/places/audubon?ref=bklyner.com), 12-1pm on Saturdays until March 29.  
• [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.  
• Jumpstart Story Time is on for kids up to five at the [Cortelyou Library](http://www.bklynpubliclibrary.org/locations/cortelyou?ref=bklyner.com), 1pm.  
• [The Blue Laws are helping to raise money](/blog/art-music/see-the-blue-laws-at-773-lounge-this-saturday-to-benefit-ps-217) for PS 217 (and get you dancing) at [773 Lounge](https://www.facebook.com/773Lounge), 8pm.  
• [The Todd Gaynor Band](http://toddgaynorband.bandcamp.com/?ref=bklyner.com) plays [Bar Chord](http://www.barchordnyc.com/upcoming-events/?ref=bklyner.com), 9pm.

**Sunday, **March 9**

• 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.facebook.com/ToddlerTimeWithMaryJo), Lark, 10am.  
• Meet adorable cats and kittens at an [adoption event](/blog/animals/add-a-furry-member-to-your-family-this-weekend-at-an-adoption-event-in-front-of-qathra) in front of [Qathra](https://www.facebook.com/Qathra), 11am-4pm.  
• [RSVP](mailto:roomj@emjc.org) ahead of time for Bagels, Lox and Talk with guests [The Little Rockers Band](http://www.littlerockersmusic.com/?ref=bklyner.com) at the [East Midwood Jewish Center](http://www.emjc.org/?ref=bklyner.com), 11:30-12:45pm.  
• [Barry’s Tempeh](http://growninbrooklyn.com/?ref=bklyner.com) is at the [Flatbush Food Court](/blog/events/sycamores-pop-up-restaurant-flatbush-food-court-starts-this-sunday) this week, [Sycamore](http://sycamorebrooklyn.com/index.php/bar-posts/?ref=bklyner.com), 12-6pm.  
• Enjoy a [fitness walk with the Urban Park Rangers](http://www.prospectpark.org/calendar/event/fitness-hike?ref=bklyner.com) starting at Prospect Park’s [Audubon Center](http://www.prospectpark.org/visit/places/audubon?ref=bklyner.com), 1pm.  
• 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 Jacks of Kings County](https://www.facebook.com/Jacksofkingscounty) play Bar Chord, 7pm…  
• … followed by the Cortelyou Jazz Jam, also at Bar Chord, 9pm.

*Photo via [Strung Out String Band](https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10150114450684576&set=a.428518254575.227424.252628974575&type=1&theater)*