The first steps have been taken to ease lockdown, but we're still going to be spending plenty of time at home over the coming weeks.
Thankfully, London has been busy moving it’s cultural output online, and millions of us have been tuning in for theatre, comedy and art exhibitions from our sofas.
There’s good news for foodies, too, with more restaurants opening for delivery, and cinemas hopeful of opening soon.
These are our top picks of the things to get up to online today – make sure to check out our main guides for things to keep yourself occupied at home and new hobbies to try out too.
Tune in for a live show from Sofi Tukker
US duo Sofi Tukker have been busy during lockdown performing for fans online, and they’re back tonight for another virtual gig. Tune in from 6pm to see them in action on Instagram.
Take part in Our City Together and support Mental Health Awareness Week
Stephen Fry, Grayson Perry and Fearne Cotton are among the names involved in Our City Together – a brand new arts initiative launched by the City of London in partnership with the Barbican Centre, Museum of London and London Symphony Orchestra. There’s a whole selection of arts offerings to access online, all of which focus on the positive effects art is having on people during Mental Health Awareness Week. Highlights include a Barbican podcast with Stephen Fry about art and depression, as well as stories of humanity from the Museum of London.
Attend a virtual wine masterclass
Wine lovers don’t have to miss out during lockdown. Plenty of fantastic bars and producers are moving their classes and tastings online, meaning people can learn more about vino from their front room. Tonight, 67 Pall Mall is hosting four sessions - including Chilean wines with Beverly Blanning at 4pm and Spanish sparkling wine with Heidi Makinen at 6pm. Check out our full guide here and order wines for future events too.
Take a pub quiz with The Alexandra
Wimbledon pub The Alexandra is taking to its Facebook, Instagram and landlord Mike's Twitter account (@14thefrog) to bring its weekly quiz into the homes of self-distanced Londoners. The quiz takes place on the Young’s pub’s page every Monday, kicking off at 8pm, with the picture round released online at 4pm for those looking to get a head start. There aren’t any prizes, but entry is free and the quizzes have gone down a storm so far.
