> ## 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 & Presidents’ Day - URL: https://bklyner.com/things-to-do-in-ditmas-park-this-weekend-presidents-day-ditmas-park/ - Published: 2014-02-13T21:01:46.000Z - Updated: 2014-09-30T04:39:29.000Z - Author: Nora Whelan - Tags: #API-Imported ![boroko via website](/content/images/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/1457624_760938623932040_309586117_n-600x450.jpg) Happy almost weekend! This is a long one if you’re lucky, so check out all the good stuff going on in Ditmas Park all the way through Monday. **Thursday, February 13** • Sign up for open mic night at [773 Lounge](https://www.facebook.com/773Lounge) starting at 8pm. • [Boroko](http://www.borokomusic.com/?ref=bklyner.com) plays at [Bar Chord](http://www.barchordnyc.com/?ref=bklyner.com), 9pm. **Friday, February 14** • [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. • Grab dinner at one of these [15 romantic restaurants around Brooklyn](/blog/food/15-perfect-valentines-day-restaurants-around-brooklyn). • [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. • [The Hunting Party](http://thehuntingpartyband.com/?ref=bklyner.com) plays Bar Chord’s [Ilegal Mezcal Music Series](/blog/art-music/bar-chords-ilegal-mezcal-music-series-starts-tonight), 9pm. • [Sweet Potato](http://www.reverbnation.com/sweetpotatonyc?ref=bklyner.com) is at 773 Lounge, 10pm. **Saturday, February 15** • The [Lavender Blues sing along](https://www.facebook.com/LavenderBluesMusic) is at [Lark](http://larkcafe.com/?ref=bklyner.com), 10 *and* 11 am. • Kids 5-8 can register ahead of time for a [free trial art class](https://www.google.com/calendar/render?eid=azRnOGVlcDBodGlxZzcxaWJzYXFpcWRqcmMgbGFya2NhZmVAbQ&ctz=America/New%5FYork&pli=1&t=AKUaPmaK9zCdi4HDZFYhMnhhNo1Z6MbJUKaOLzHlpsMDRzHY%5FneJIdXg8fVvatrVRP6ryhrgvxrQ&sf=true&output=xml&ref=bklyner.com) at Lark, 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. • [Honey, Dear](https://www.facebook.com/HoneyDearMusic) plays vintage jazz at Lark, 4pm. • Ben Ben Iroko plays [Bar Chord](http://www.barchordnyc.com/?ref=bklyner.com), 9pm. • DJ Chet spins at [773 Lounge](https://www.facebook.com/773Lounge), 10pm. **Sunday, **February 16** • 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. • [Queen Cobra](https://www.facebook.com/queencobrathai) brings Thai goodies to the [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. • Game on! At [Board Game Night](/blog/events/773-lounge-starts-their-weekly-board-game-night-next-sunday-november-3), 773 Lounge, 8pm. • The Cortelyou Jazz Jam is at Bar Chord, 9pm. **Monday, February 17** • Kids up to five can enjoy story time at the [Cortelyou Library](http://www.bklynpubliclibrary.org/locations/cortelyou?ref=bklyner.com), 4pm. Libraries are closed for the holiday. • Attend the [Rolie Polie Guacamole](http://www.roliepolieguacamole.com/?ref=bklyner.com) singalong at [Lark](http://larkcafe.com/?ref=bklyner.com), 4:15pm. • Join likeminded New Year’s resolution makers for the [Shape Up NYC Couch to 5k Group Run](http://www.prospectpark.org/calendar/event/shape-up-nyc-group-run?ref=bklyner.com), meeting at the [Lefferts Historic House](http://www.prospectpark.org/visit/places/lefferts?ref=bklyner.com), 7pm. • Check out [Presidents Week programming](http://www.prospectpark.org/calendar/event/presidents-week?ref=bklyner.com) until Friday in [Prospect Park](http://www.prospectpark.org/?ref=bklyner.com). *Photo via [Boroko](http://www.borokomusic.com/gallery/?ref=bklyner.com)*