Yahoo News Things to do at home during lockdown: The best online and virtual events taking place today
You know the drill by now: things are starting to ease across the country ever so slightly, but we’re still socially distancing and spending most of our time indoors.
Still, the internet has done it's thing, with theatre, comedy and art exhibitions all headed online.
Besides, there's light on the horizon: more restaurants are opening for delivery, there are plenty of online cocktail and wine masterclasses to get stuck into and cinemas hopeful of opening soonas well.
These are our top picks of the things to get up to online today – and make sure to check out our new hobbies to try out too.
Tune in for a charity night of comedy and theatre
Tonight there’s an evening of arts and comedy taking place in aid of mental health charities Mind and Calm, with stand-up, poetry and theatrical performances taking place for The Show Must Go Online. Expect writing from the likes of Jade Anouka, Ella Duffy and Caoilinn Hughes, as well as performances from Rose Leslie, James Atherton and more. It’s free to air, but donations are most welcome. Tune in from 7.30-9.30pm.
See the stars turn out for We Are One Public
New York’s Public Theater is hosting this star-studded fundraiser, promising “songs and stories” from the likes of Alicia Keys, Antonio Banderas and Meryl Streep. It’s a late one, kicking off at 1am, but promises to be one of the most star-studded events of the week.
Watch Fleabag and support a fantastic cause
Phoebe Waller-Bridge’s final return to the play is still available to watch online to raise money for the NHS and a number of coronavirus charities. The one-woman show, which was made into an internationally lauded series, will be available to rent for 48 hours from the Soho Theatre, where it was originally staged.
Test your knowledge with The Pembury Tavern
Hackney boozer the Pembury Tavern – now under the stewardship of Five Points Brewing Company – is going online for its weekly pub quiz. Tune into the pub’s Instagram Live from 7pm to get involved, with three winners (picked randomly from the highest scores) each receiving a pair of tickets to a Five Points brewery tour.
