> ## 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-78-ditmas-park/ - Published: 2014-07-31T20:45:04.000Z - Updated: 2014-09-30T00:04:39.000Z - Author: Anna Gustafson - Tags: free live music, #API-Imported ![Kes the band](/content/images/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/Kes-the-band.jpg) There’s so much happening this weekend – get out there and enjoy the first weekend of August! **Thursday, July 31** • Special one-night preview of [an exhibition](https://www.facebook.com/events/314282642079994/) by Nasima Khanam Queens, a visiting artist from Bangladesh, at 131 Chester Avenue (between Church Avenue and Louisa Street), 6-9pm. • [The Dance Theater of Harlem and Leyla McCalla perform](http://bricartsmedia.org/events/performing-arts/dance-theatre-of-harlem-leyla-mccalla?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), 7:30pm (doors open at 6:30pm). • Sign up for open mic night at [773 Lounge](https://www.facebook.com/773Lounge) starting at 8pm. • [Strung Out String Band](https://www.facebook.com/strungoutstringband) play the sounds of Appalachia at [Bar Chord](http://www.barchordnyc.com/?ref=bklyner.com), 9pm. **Friday, August 1** • [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. • [Computer lab](http://catalog.brooklynpubliclibrary.org/record=g1007251?ref=bklyner.com) at the Cortelyou Library, 11am-12pm • [Farmers market](/blog/greenmarket/parkside-farmers-market-opens-today-flatbush-youthmarket-starts-saturday) (the last one, at least for this year, [because of financial problems](/blog/greenmarket/parkside-farmers-market-could-close-flatbush-youthmarket-expands)) 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. • 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. • [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. • All are invited to the [open mic night](/events/share-your-talents-at-all-souls-bethlehem-churchs-open-mic-night-this-friday) at [All Souls Bethlehem Church](http://allsoulsbethlehem.org/?ref=bklyner.com), 7-10pm. • [Jimmy Bosch y Su Estrellas and the Pedrito Martinez Group](http://bricartsmedia.org/events/performing-arts/jimmy-bosch-y-su-estrellas-pedrito-martinez-group-featuring-ariacne-trujillo?ref=bklyner.com) will perform 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), 7:30pm (doors open at 6:30pm). • 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 will feature a surfing-themed skate party (so bring your best beach and tiki ware) 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. • [Dirty Water Dogs](https://www.facebook.com/dirtywaterdogs) play at [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, August 2** • 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. • [Fruiggie](http://www.fruiggie.com/?ref=bklyner.com) and [With Food in Mind](http://withfoodinmind.org/?ref=bklyner.com) join forces to offer a natural soda making and art workshop for kids ages 4 and up at [Lark](http://www.larkcafe.com/weekly-calendar/?ref=bklyner.com), 12pm. Register [here](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/fruity-pop-meets-fruiggie-tickets-12146000013?ref=bklyner.com). • 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. • [Kes the Band, Kuenta i Tambu, DJ Dr. Wax, and Steel Sensation](http://bricartsmedia.org/events/performing-arts/kes-the-band-kuenta-i-tambu-dj-dr-wax-steel-sensations?ref=bklyner.com) perform 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), 7pm (doors open at 6pm). • [The Michael Louis Band](https://www.facebook.com/mrmlouis?fref=ts) plays bluesy rock ‘n roll at [Bar Chord](http://barchordnyc.com/calendar.html?ref=bklyner.com), 9pm. **Sunday, August 3** • 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. •[ Sycamore’s Flatbush Food Court](http://www.sycamorebrooklyn.com/flatbush-food-court?ref=bklyner.com) will have yummy hot dogs, flowers, and, of course lots o’beer, 2-8pm. • Come explore [Compost for Brooklyn’s](http://compostforbrooklyn.org/?ref=bklyner.com) native plant garden during the new garden hours held ever first and third Sunday of the month at the corner of Newkirk Avenue and 8th Street, 4-6pm. • Jazz for the Family with [Yoon Choi](http://yoonsunchoi.com/?ref=bklyner.com) at [Lark](http://www.larkcafe.com/weekly-calendar/?ref=bklyner.com), 4-5pm. • [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 [Kes the Band](https://www.facebook.com/Kestheband/photos/a.445506704652.245890.7493494652/10152344190934653/?type=3&theater).*