Things To Do In Ditmas Park This Weekend

Nora Whelan -


Not sure about your plans for the weekend? We recommend you avoid shuttle buses by sticking around town and attending a PS 217 fundraiser, watching some birds, and more.

Thursday, March 6

• Sign up for open mic night at 773 Lounge starting at 8pm.
• The Strung Out String Band plays old-timey Appalachian music at Bar Chord, 9pm.
• The Q Train is more reliable at Sycamore than at local stations, 10pm.

Friday, March 7

• 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.
• Try some free beer from Bronx Brewery at the Flatbush Food Coop, 4-6pm.
• 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.
• Elijah Tucker returns to Bar Chord, 9pm.
• Sweet Potato is at 773 Lounge, 10pm.

Saturday, March 8

• Check out fun family Purim events all weekend long.
• The Lavender Blues sing along is at Lark, 10 and 11 am.
• Ready, Set, Kindergarten is at the Cortelyou Library, 11am.
• 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.
• Jumpstart Story Time is on for kids up to five at the Cortelyou Library, 1pm.
• The Blue Laws are helping to raise money for PS 217 (and get you dancing) at 773 Lounge, 8pm.
• The Todd Gaynor Band plays Bar Chord, 9pm.

Sunday, March 9

• Meditate for free at at Jaya Yoga East, 8:30am.
• Play and sing at Toddler Time with Mary Jo, Lark, 10am.
• Meet adorable cats and kittens at an adoption event in front of Qathra, 11am-4pm.
• RSVP ahead of time for Bagels, Lox and Talk with guests The Little Rockers Band at the East Midwood Jewish Center, 11:30-12:45pm.
•  Barry’s Tempeh is at the Flatbush Food Court this week, Sycamore, 12-6pm.
•  Enjoy a fitness walk with the Urban Park Rangers starting at Prospect Park’s Audubon Center, 1pm.
• Join the Ditmas Park Sitting Group to meditate at Third Root, 6:45pm.
• Game on! At Board Game Night, 773 Lounge, 8pm.
• The Jacks of Kings County play Bar Chord, 7pm…
• … followed by the Cortelyou Jazz Jam, also at Bar Chord, 9pm.

Photo via Strung Out String Band