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# Things To Do In Ditmas Park This Weekend
- URL: https://bklyner.com/things-to-do-in-ditmas-park-this-weekend-76-ditmas-park/
- Published: 2014-07-17T17:00:02.000Z
- Updated: 2014-09-30T00:24:32.000Z
- Author: Anna Gustafson
- Tags: Lakeside at Prospect Park, #API-Imported

![Nomadic Massive at Celebrate Brooklyn](/content/images/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/Nomadic-Massive.jpg)

Happy Thursday! This weekend, you can check out the benefits of music and aroma therapy, reiki and more at the Cortelyou Early Childhood Center’s inaugural [summer fun health fair](/blog/events/summer-fun-health-fair-on-marlborough-this-sunday), buy some fresh fruits and veggies at the [new farmers market at the Q at Parkside](/blog/greenmarket/parkside-farmers-market-opens-today-flatbush-youthmarket-starts-saturday), and lots more:

  
**Thursday, July 17**

• [Shen Wei Dance Arts](http://bricartsmedia.org/events/performing-arts/shen-wei-dance-arts?ref=bklyner.com) at [Celebrate Brooklyn](/blog/art-music/everything-you-need-to-know-about-the-celebrate-brooklyn-free-mostly-concert-lineup-2) at the [Prospect Park Bandshell](http://www.prospectpark.org/visit/places/bandshell?ref=bklyner.com), 8pm (doors open at 7pm).  
• Sign up for open mic night at [773 Lounge](https://www.facebook.com/773Lounge) starting at 8pm.  
• [Jacks of Kings County](https://www.facebook.com/Jacksofkingscounty) plays [Bar Chord](http://www.barchordnyc.com/?ref=bklyner.com), 9pm.

**Friday, July 18**

• [Sing along ](http://www.larkcafe.com/activities.html?ref=bklyner.com)with [Jon Samson](http://www.cocreativemusic.com/?ref=bklyner.com) at [Lark](http://larkcafe.com/?ref=bklyner.com),11am.  
• [Farmers market](/blog/greenmarket/parkside-farmers-market-opens-today-flatbush-youthmarket-starts-saturday) at the Q at Parkside, 1pm-6pm.  
• Meet fellow moms and dads at the [New Parent Meet-Up](http://www.larkcafe.com/activities.html?ref=bklyner.com), [Lark](http://larkcafe.com/activities.html?ref=bklyner.com), 1pm.  
• [Free workshop](https://www.google.com/calendar/render?eid=cHVxdWxtOG5pbGdiZWkxazFob2h1Mm4zMWcgbGFya2NhZmVAbQ&ctz=America/New%5FYork&sf=true&output=xml&ref=bklyner.com) on employing a childcare provider at [Lark](http://www.larkcafe.com/activities.html?ref=bklyner.com), 2-3pm.  
• Kids can attend [Blooming Naturalists](http://www.prospectpark.org/calendar/event/blooming-naturalists?ref=bklyner.com) at the [Prospect Park’s Audubon Center](http://www.prospectpark.org/visit/places/audubon?ref=bklyner.com), 1-2pm Thursdays and Fridays.  
• … followed by [Nature on the Go](http://www.prospectpark.org/calendar/event/nature-on-the-go?ref=bklyner.com), also at the Audubon Center, 2-3pm Thursdays and Fridays.  
• … and finally, learn about local wildlife at [Animal Encounter](http://www.prospectpark.org/calendar/event/animal-encounter?ref=bklyner.com), *also* at the Audubon Center, 3-4pm Thursdays and Fridays.  
• [Happy hour with babies](http://www.larkcafe.com/activities.html?ref=bklyner.com) and ice cream happy hour are at Lark, 4pm.  
• Local artist and singer [Laolu Senbanjo](http://www.laolusenbanjo.com/?ref=bklyner.com) leads a drop-in African folk song singalong at [Lark](http://www.larkcafe.com/activities.html?ref=bklyner.com), 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.  
• [Bebel Gilberto, Vinicius Cantuaria, and Netsayi](http://bricartsmedia.org/events/bebel-gilberto-vinicius-cantuaria-netsayi?ref=bklyner.com) play [Celebrate Brookly](/blog/art-music/everything-you-need-to-know-about-the-celebrate-brooklyn-free-mostly-concert-lineup-2)n at [Prospect Park Bandshell](http://www.prospectpark.org/visit/places/bandshell?ref=bklyner.com), 7pm (doors open at 6pm).  
• 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.  
• [Lola Star](http://lolastar.com/?ref=bklyner.com)‘s Dreamland Roller Disco Xanadu Skate Party at the LeFrak Center at [Lakeside Prospect Park](http://www.prospectpark.org/about-prospect-park/lakeside?ref=bklyner.com) (buy tickets [here](https://web.ovationtix.com/trs/pe/9934407?ref=bklyner.com)), 8-10pm.  
• La Madrugada plays [Bar Chord](http://www.barchordnyc.com/calendar.html?ref=bklyner.com), 9pm.  
• [Rahlou](https://www.facebook.com/pages/Rahlou/174174852789278) is at [Sycamore](http://sycamorebrooklyn.com/?ref=bklyner.com), 10pm.

**Saturday, July 19**

• The [Lavender Blues sing along](https://www.facebook.com/LavenderBluesMusic) is at [Lark](http://larkcafe.com/?ref=bklyner.com), 10:30am.  
• Children ages 3 to 5 and their parents and caregivers are welcome to attend [Ready, Set, Kindergarten](http://catalog.brooklynpubliclibrary.org/record=g1007203?ref=bklyner.com), a special six-session series for families that includes stories and activities designed to encourage the development of early learning skills at the [Cortelyou Library](http://www.bklynlibrary.org/locations/cortelyou?ref=bklyner.com), 11am-12pm.  
• [Row, row, row your boat](/blog/sports/enjoy-free-public-rowing-this-summer-in-prospect-park) for free in Prospect Park, 12-4pm.  
• You can check out [Introduction to Birdwatching](http://www.prospectpark.org/calendar/event/intro-birdwatching?ref=bklyner.com), starting at the Audubon Center, 12-1pm…  
• … or visit the [Pop-Up Audubon](http://www.prospectpark.org/calendar/event/pop-up-audubon?ref=bklyner.com) at the [Binnen Bridge](http://www.prospectpark.org/media/file/pop-up-audubon-map-2014.pdf?ref=bklyner.com), Saturdays and Sundays from 12-5pm.  
• … *or* take a tour of the [Lefferts Historic House](http://www.prospectpark.org/calendar/event/lefferts-tours?ref=bklyner.com), every half hour Saturdays and Sundays from 12:30-4:30pm until June 29.  
• There’s [Sahaja yoga meditation](http://catalog.brooklynpubliclibrary.org/record=g1011409?ref=bklyner.com) at the Cortelyou Library, 12:30-2pm.  
• [History in Your Hands: Flax to Linen](http://www.prospectpark.org/calendar/event/history-hands-flax-linen?ref=bklyner.com) is at the Lefferts Historic House, 2-4pm Saturdays and Sundays.  
• [Deltron 3030 and Nomadic Massive](http://bricartsmedia.org/events/performing-arts/deltron-3030-nomadic-massive?ref=bklyner.com) play [Celebrate Brooklyn](/blog/art-music/everything-you-need-to-know-about-the-celebrate-brooklyn-free-mostly-concert-lineup-2) at the [Prospect Park Bandshell](http://www.prospectpark.org/visit/places/bandshell?ref=bklyner.com), 7:30pm (doors open at 6:30pm).

**Sunday, July 20**

• Play and sing at [Toddler Time with Mary Jo](https://www.facebook.com/ToddlerTimeWithMaryJo) at[ Lark](http://www.larkcafe.com/activities.html?ref=bklyner.com), 10am.  
• [Game Night](/blog/events/773-lounge-starts-their-weekly-board-game-night-next-sunday-november-3) is on at 773 Lounge, 7pm.  
• [Cortelyou Jazz Jam](http://www.barchordnyc.com/calendar.html?ref=bklyner.com) at Bar Chord, 9pm

*Photo via [Nomadic Massive](https://www.facebook.com/NomadicMassive/photos/a.188407561263767.32890.188406017930588/188407571263766/?type=1&permPage=1).*