> ## Content Index > Fetch the complete content index at: https://bklyner.com/llms.txt > Use this file to discover other available public pages before exploring further. # Things To Do In Ditmas Park This Weekend - URL: https://bklyner.com/things-to-do-in-ditmas-park-this-weekend-60-ditmas-park/ - Published: 2014-03-27T21:40:00.000Z - Updated: 2014-09-30T03:35:08.000Z - Author: Nora Whelan - Tags: classes, cortelyou library, live music, #API-Imported ![pss_grandarmyplaza_arch2-702x526](/content/images/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/pss_grandarmyplaza_arch2-702x526.jpg) This weekend is set to be a gloomy one, but not to worry–there are concerts, classes, fun food events, and more to try. **Thursday, March 27** • Sign up ahead of time for [Introduction to Herbal Tinctures](http://www.brooklynartery.net/upcomingclasses/introduction-to-herbal-tinctures-2/?ref=bklyner.com) at [Brooklyn ARTery](http://www.brooklynartery.net/?ref=bklyner.com), 6:30-8:30pm. • Sign up for open mic night at [773 Lounge](https://www.facebook.com/773Lounge) starting at 8pm. • [Frank LoCrasto](http://franklocrasto.bandcamp.com/?ref=bklyner.com) plays Sycamore, 8-10pm. • [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, March 28** • [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 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. • [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. • Attend a [screening and discussion](/blog/events/see-subway-preacher-this-friday-at-all-souls-bethlehem-church) of Dennis Ho’s [Subway Preacher](http://subwaypreacher.com/?ref=bklyner.com) at [All Souls Bethlehem Church](http://www.allsoulsbethlehem.org/?ref=bklyner.com), 7pm. • 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. • [Jake G and the Soul Vibrance](https://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Soul-Vibrance/175423582547549) play Bar Chord, 9pm. **Saturday, March 29** • Email [sameskyumuganda@gmail.com](mailto:sameskyumuganda@gmail.com) to reserve a spot, then join [Same Sky](http://www.samesky.com/?ref=bklyner.com) and fellow volunteers for [day of service](http://www.prospectpark.org/calendar/event/umuganda?ref=bklyner.com) to commemorate the Rwandan Genocide. Prospect Park, 9am-12pm. • Register to help the [Weekend Woodland Corps](http://www.prospectpark.org/calendar/event/weekend-woodland-corps?ref=bklyner.com), starting at Prospect Park’s [Picnic House](http://www.prospectpark.org/visit/places/picnic?ref=bklyner.com) parking lot, 9:45am. • 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. • Take a [historic walking tour](http://www.prospectpark.org/calendar/event/historic-tour?ref=bklyner.com) of Prospect Park with the [Urban Park Rangers](http://www.nycgovparks.org/programs/rangers?ref=bklyner.com), starting at the [Grand Army Plaza Arch](http://www.prospectpark.org/visit/interactive-map?cat=most%5Fpopular%5Fdestinations&ll=40.673129,-73.96992&zoom=15&bid=gap&ref=bklyner.com#map), 12pm. • [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. • Reserve a spot ahead of time for a [bike tune up with Flatbush Mutual Aid](/blog/events/get-ready-for-spring-with-a-bike-tune-up-from-flatbush-mutual-aid) at the [Flatbush Reformed Church](http://www.flatbushchurch.org/?ref=bklyner.com), 1:30-4:30pm. • Author [Kathy McDonald](http://www.ccny.cuny.edu/profiles/Kathlene-McDonald.cfm?ref=bklyner.com) gives a talk on [revolutionary playwright Lorraine Hansberry](/blog/events/join-local-author-kathy-mcdonald-for-a-talk-about-lorraine-hansberry-at-the-cortelyou-library) at the Cortelyou Library, 3pm. • Sign up ahead of time for [Pickle Making with a Pro](http://www.brooklynartery.net/upcomingclasses/pickle-making-with-a-pro/?ref=bklyner.com) at [Brooklyn ARTery](http://www.brooklynartery.net/?ref=bklyner.com), 3:30-5:30pm. • There’s an [Allagash Brewery](http://www.allagash.com/?ao%5Fconfirm&ref=bklyner.com) tap takeover at Sycamore, whenever’s good for you. • [Pinky Swearz](http://pinkyswearz.bandcamp.com/track/bedford-avenue?ref=bklyner.com) and [The Crevulators](http://www.mikecobbandthecrevulators.com/?ref=bklyner.com) play Bar Chord, 9pm. • [Sweet Potato](http://www.reverbnation.com/sweetpotatonyc?ref=bklyner.com) is at 773 Lounge, 10pm. **Sunday, **March 30** • 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. • [Made by Lukas](http://www.madebylukas.com/?ref=bklyner.com) brings top tier veggie burgers to this week’s [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. • 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. • [Mike O’Malley](https://www.facebook.com/BeastieMike) plays Bar Chord, 7pm. • … followed by the Cortelyou Jazz Jam, also at Bar Chord, 9pm.