Another week of the lockdown has come and gone, and now it’s time to relax, let our hair down a little and log on for some virtual and online fun this weekend.
There’s the biggest quiz of the year to look forward to, as well as virtual gigs and supper clubs to keep us all entertained.
Things are tough out there, but with millions of us tuning in for these online events, as well as theatre shows, live comedy and art exhibitions from our sofas, there are plenty of ways to feel connected even in isolation.
These are our top picks of the things to get up to this weekend – make sure to check out our main guide for things to keep yourself occupied with at home, too.
Tune in for an all-day Boss fest
Hungry Heart, the club night that plays nothing but Bruce Springsteen songs, is hosting a 24-hour DJ set dedicated to the Boss in order to raise money for five different charities. Get involved from 1pm on Saturday.
Watch a movie and raise money for charity
Film distributor Lionsgate is supporting a fantastic cause this weekend, launching Lionsgate Live! to raise money for NHS Charities Together COVID-19 Urgent Appeal and The Film and TV Charity COVID-19 Emergency Response. Over the next four weeks, there’ll be a movie streamed for free on YouTube, beginning with La La Land this Saturday at 6pm. Watch and donate this weekend.
Join the world’s biggest virtual pub quiz
Kiri Pritchard-Mclean, Russell Howard, Nish Kumar and Joel Dommett are among the stars attempting to set the record for the biggest ever pub quiz for charity this Friday. From 8pm, comedy fans can join "Covid Arms Landlady" and stand-up star Pritchard-Mclean as she attempts a Guinness World Record for the most users ever to visit a virtual pub to raise money for pubs and the National Emergencies Trust Coronavirus appeal.
Take part in a quarantine supper club
Cuban supper club Cuca is going virtual on Friday. Joining forces with the Quarantine Supper Club, founder Luis Gonzalez-Castro will be cooking the food of his grandmother online and helping foodies to connect over Zoom. Cook along and discover more about Cuca’s heritage from 7pm.
Enjoy Andrew Lloyd Webber's 50th birthday concert at the Royal Albert Hall
The latest stream in Andrew Lloyd Webber's online series is arriving on Friday evening, with footage of the composer’s 50th birthday concert from 1998 available to watch from 7pm. Michael Ball, Glenn Close, Sarah Brightman, Elaine Paige, Antonio Banderas and Boyzone are a few of the stars who came together to pay tribute to the musical composer at the Royal Albert Hall.
Take an online masterclass with Seven Dials
Seven Dials is helping people get proactive from home by launching a new series of online masterclasses, all part of its new Seven Dials @ Home initiative. Head to Instagram for free tutorials from the likes of Japanese restaurant Flesh and Buns and jewellery designers Tatty Devine.
Sign up to a virtual wine club
The Wine Workshop is helping vino lovers during lockdown by launching a series of virtual tastings, designed to help people at home expand their palates. The first class has already taken place, but this weekend is a good time to sign up for the second, which is being hosted by Douglas Blyde on May 7. Get your name down in good time and you’ll be sent a hamper for two with three wines, three dishes and a log-in code to access the session.
See London’s buskers perform a virtual gig
It’s a tough time for London’s buskers and street performers at the moment, put there’s a way to support them this weekend. The Busking Virtual Festival is being streamed on YouTube and Instagram, featuring performances from the likes of Covent Garden busker Rob Falsini and The Voice’s Jordan Phillips. Tune in on Sunday from 6-8pm.
Treat yourself
This week, restaurants and suppliers across town announced they'd be reopening for delivery, from Five Guys to Nando's. And when's better to treat yourself than at the weekend? It's not all fast food, though; our pick of the deliveries is award-winning salmon from the Secret Smokehouse, which is delivering nationwide. They've also got fish pies for collection, cooked in-house by Wilton's head chef. NHS workers can pick up everything half price.
