We’re weeks into it now, and the UK like the rest of the world is still 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.
Tune in for a margarita masterclass with Cointreau and Pixie Lott
Cointreau are teaming up with pop star and cocktail lover Pixie Lott for a new online lesson in creating the perfect margarita. Head to Instagram from 7pm to see a step by step masterclass, and learn how to whip them up from home.
Watch This is the Kit live from her living room
The Royal Albert Hall continues its digital series — called Royal Albert Home — tonight, with Kate Stables AKA folk-rock outfit This Is The Kit tuning in live from her living room for a performance from 7.30pm.
Check out the Charles Dickens Museum’s full collection online
Arts fans online can gain unparalleled access to the collection at the Charles Dickens Museum, which is showcasing items you’d never be able to see in person. A fragment of the original Oliver Twist manuscript and Dickens’ earliest surviving letter are among the 100,000 items which can be looked at online.
Celebrate Cinco De Mayo with Altísimo Live!
As part of the at-home Cinco de Mayo celebrations, this festival has pulled together some big names for a live-stream extravaganza — Maluma, Steve Aoki, Anitta and more will perform, with J Balvin among the hosts from 10pm this evening.
