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.
Join Richard Corrigan for a chat about the future of restaurants
Some of the biggest names in UK cooking are getting together to talk about the future of the restaurant industry this afternoon, with Richard Corrigan, Jeff and Chris Galvin, and Bryn Williams taking part in the Culinary Special Webcast from 3.30pm. Expect chats on challenges the pandemic will pose in the long run, and an idea of the sustainable practices restaurateurs will have to implement. It might just offer an insight of just what the future of eating out will look like.
Take part in a Mario Kart play along with CALM
CALM has been doing fantastic work during lockdown, and as Mental Health Awareness Week continues they’re hosting a video game play along with some huge names. The likes of Normal People stars Paul Mescal and Daisy Edgar-Jones, comedians Seann Walsh, Iain Stirling and Jon Richardson, and athletes Anthony Watson and Tyrone Mings will be going head to head on Mario Kart to raise money for the charity – tune in from 7pm.
Watch the Royal Albert Home series
The Royal Albert Hall continues its excellent live-streaming series with two more gigs during the week. Acclaimed pianist Gabriela Montero performs from 7.30pm this evening, while indie-pop favourites Scouting For Girls will perform on Thursday.
Tune in for a benefit concert Safe & Sound
The National frontman Matt Berninger, Aloe Blacc and Group Love are the headliners of this virtual benefit concert, raising funds for Los Angeles charity Safe Place for Youth. An RSVP is required to watch this one, with donations encouraged if you can. It's a late one, starting at 1am, but one worth staying up for.
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