Keeping occupied in these strange times isn’t going to be easy – but there’s still plenty to get up to at home.
London has been busy moving its nightlife online, with virtual takes on everything from pub quizzes to workout classes and world-beating theatre.
Make sure to check out our main guide to the things to keep occupied with at home during lockdown, too.
These are our top picks of the things to get up today.
Take part in the Big ES Friday Night In
ES Magazine is doing its bit to help people make the most of being at home by launching a brand new series, bringing a programme of events into viewer’s homes through Instagram Live. Tonight, Amelia Dimoldenberg of Chicken Shop Date is hosting a London-themed pub quiz at 8pm, followed by a cocktail masterclass from Michelin-starred chef Jason Atherton and a set from DJ Fat Tony. Your weekend starts here.
Take a virtual tour of Chester Zoo
Animal lovers can enjoy a virtual tour of Chester Zoo today, visiting different enclosures every hour via the venue’s Facebook page. Check out the elephants, penguins, Sumatran tiger den and the aquarium, with the tour concluding at 4.30pm.
Test your knowledge of a classic sitcom
Revisit one of the biggest shows of all time and support a great cause tonight with a huge online Friends quiz, which is being organised to raise money for the NHS. The quiz begins at 7.30pm and will last around an hour and a half, featuring 80 questions. Donate £2 to the JustGiving page to take part and support a fantastic cause.
Rave it up with a virtual club night
Host a rave in your living room with Resident Advisor, which is hosting a 42-hour virtual Club Quarantine night with the likes of Helena Hauff, Skee Mask and Marcel Dettmann from 10pm. Expect banging tunes, great sets and feel-good vibes – there'll be plenty of life in your living room.
