Yahoo News Virtual and online things to do from home today: Wednesday April 8
We’re a few weeks in now, and the UK like the rest of the world is in the grips of the coronavirus lockdown.
Things are tough out there, but there’s a silver lining – the UK’s cultural output has moved online, and millions of us have been tuning in for theatre shows, live comedy and art exhibitions from our sofas.
Nightlife, too, has been making its way into people’s homes through virtual club nights, and people are finding ways of enjoying live music during testing times.
These are our top picks of the things to get up to online today – make sure to check out our main guide for things to keep yourself occupied with at home, too.
Watch Fleabag live and support a great cause
Tune in to watch one of the most successful comedies of recent years and support a charitable cause – what’s not to like? A recording from last year’s West End run of Phoebe Waller-Bridge’s Fleabag has been made available to raise money for the likes of the National Emergencies Trust (NET) Coronavirus Appeal, helping to tackle the current crisis. The production was broadcast to cinemas as part of the National Theatre Live in September, and it’s available to watch through Soho Theatre’s On Demand streaming website for a minimum donation of £4.
Visit the American Bar with an online experience
Savoy institution the American Bar is moving online this evening, recreating its famous atmosphere for an Instagram live session. Tune in from 8.30pm to see resident pianist Jon Nickoll play live and bring the bar’s ambiance to viewers at home, while head bartender Maxim Schulte and Erik Lorincz – former American Bar head bartender and now boss at Kwānt – fix a drink or two and tell stories from the bar’s history.
Tune in for a virtual DJ set with Sofi Tukker
New York-based electronic duo Sofi Tukker have emerged as one of the most prolific streamers during the coronavuris crisis, well into their third week of daily DJ sets. Tune in from 6pm to see what wackiness they have in store this evening.