Things To Do In Kensington & Windsor Terrace This Weekend
Looking for something fun to do this weekend? There’s plenty of great music at Bar Chord, yoga at sunset, Hawk watching, and more!
If you have an upcoming event you’d like featured in our calendar, or if there’s anything we’ve left off, let us know! Post your events in our community calendar or email us at editor@ditmasparkcorner.com.
Sunset Yoga
When: Thursday, October 1, 7pm
Where: Lakeside, Prospect Park
What: Stretch out the last few hours of the day and join us on Thursdays this fall for yoga movements guided by progressive house beats, trance, and ambient music. Breathe deep, listen, and watch as the sun sets over Prospect Park Lake with Abhaya Yoga. Registration begins at 6:30; please bring your own mat if you have one.
How much: Free.
Jazz Jam Session
When: Thursday, October 1, 7pm
Where: Kettle & Thread, 1219 Church Avenue
What: Stop by Kettle & Thread for music every Thursday night.
How much: Free.
The Adirondack Beat
When: Thursday, October 1, 7pm
Where: The Adirondack, 1241 Prospect Avenue
What: Soak up your whiskey with the big sounds of rumbling drums, twang guitar, and cinematic strings. Pair a glass of wine with melodramatic ballads, spooky backing vocals, and pop music nostalgia. Finger-snap, foot-stomp, and head-bob to soul, rhythm & blues, and rock’n’roll music without spilling your ice cold beer.
How much: Free.
John Pinamonti Band
When: Thursday, October 1, 9pm
Where: Bar Chord, 1008 Cortelyou Road
What: Come out for the roots music of the John Pinamonti Band.
How much: Free.
Q Train
When: Thursday, October 1, 10pm
Where: Sycamore, 1118 Cortelyou Road
What: DJ Gogo Gadget starts at 10 and there are late night performances from Mother & Daughter Kiki, Ari The Hot Mess, and Lola Michele.
How much: Free.
Happy Hour
When: Friday, October 2, 4pm
Where: Lark Cafe, 1007 Church Avenue
What: Come hang out Lark Cafe and start your weekend off with a glass of wine or beer and feel free to bring the kids!
How much: Free.
Free Wine Tasting
When: Friday, October 2, 6-8pm
Where: Kings County Wines, 1205 Cortelyou Road
What: Start your weekend trying out some new wines at the weekly tasting at Kings County.
How much: Free.
Lola Star’s Dreamland Roller Disco
When: Friday, October 2, 7:30pm
Where: LeFrak Center, Lakeside
What: Show your Goth side tonight and jam to The Cure and other great Goth bands. Note that admission is restricted to guests ages 21 and older. For more information, or to buy tickets in advance, visit the Dreamland website.
How much: $18 (includes admission and skate rental).
SuperYamba Band
When: Friday, October 2, 9pm
Where: Bar Chord, 1008 Cortelyou Road
What: Check out the Afrobeat sounds of SuperYamba tonight!
How much: Free.
Scharen Knippen
When: Saturday, October 3, 2pm-4pm
Where: Lefferts Historic House, Prospect Park
What: Celebrate fall at Lefferts with the old Dutch craft Scharen Knippen. Cut out autumn and halloween scenes and patterns some designed in the 19th century by Mrs. Lefferts herself. While you’re here join us for potato sack races and other fun historic toys and games.
How much: $3 suggested donation.
La Madrugada
When: Saturday, October 3, 9pm
Where: Bar Chord, 1008 Cortelyou Road
What: Come out and dance to the latin rhythms of La Madrugada!
How much: Free.
Early Morning Birdwalk: Hawks
When: Sunday, October 4, 8am
Where: Audubon Center, Prospect Park
What: October is Hawk Month! Look for them in a tour led by the Brooklyn Bird Club. This tour leaves promptly at 8 am.
How much: Free.