This is about the time gala attendees get gussied up in their fanciest gowns, suits and cocktail attires, brunch invites and day parties begin to trickle in and depending on what the weather is like that weekend, everyone is out and about but alas, not anytime soon #coronavirus! We’re treading new territory where lockdown, isolation, WFH and quarantine are the terms dujour describing our day to day state. Many of us are homebound due to different types of shelter-in-place orders and if you’re looking for something to do to make the weekend, feel somewhat like a weekend, we’ve gathered up a list of virtual things to do to keep you occupied and hopefully take your mind off the constant barrage of bad to worse news. Dance parties, cooking demo, musical performance, Insta LIVE workouts and more things to do at home during lockdown because let’s face it, virtual events will be our new reality for a while.
FRIDAY APRIL 24
WHAT :: Dr. Barbara Sturm Darker Skin Tones Digital Masterclass
WHERE :: ONLINE
WHEN :: Friday April 24 10am PST/12pm CST/1pm EST/6pm BST
WHY:: Featuring Sir John, Emma Grede, Rachel Roy and Kayla Greaves, Dr. Barbara Sturm’s Darker Skin Tones Digital Masterclass is an intimate and informative discussion. Hosted by renowned aesthetics doctor Dr. Sturm, focusing on the needs and challenges of skin with more active melanocytes, the “inflammation cascade” that can be triggered by external and internal influences on the skin and the tailored skincare solutions that are needed.
COST :: $10 Click here for more info
WHAT :: MCA Chicago Presents Soundtrack: maeve & quinn
WHERE :: ONLINE
WHEN :: Friday April 24 at 6 pm CST
WHY:: Multi-instrumentalist duo Maeve & Quinn perform a live set of compositions which blur the boundaries of folk, pop, and rock—exploring themes of landscape, memory, and ecofeminism. For the performance, the artists respond to pieces from the current MCA exhibition ‘Water After All.’
COST :: FREE Click here for more info
WHAT :: Mariano’s Meet Ups
WHERE:: ONLINE
WHEN :: Friday April 24-Sunday April 26 | Time varies
WHY:: Mariano’s Meet Ups, an online platform for cooking classes, wine tastings, mixology sessions, live Chicago style music and more! Featuring interactive classes and demonstrations from local chefs and sommeliers. Friday is Live! At Mariano’s with Ryan Alexander; Saturday features Chicago children’s musician Miss Jamie from The Farm! Sunday is Mariano’s Tastemaker Kitchen making Korican Fried Rice with Chef Bill Kim
COST :: FREE Click Here for more info
WHAT :: Revolve Around The House Workout
WHERE :: INSTAGRAM LIVE
WHEN :: Friday April 24 @ 12PM PST/2PM CST
WHY:: Revolve’s ongoing Revolve Around The House workout series will feature a 60 minutes of Ass + Abs with Amanda Riley Ferree @lifeofamandariley, Kyle Flynn @kyleflynn__, athletic footwear brand APL @apl
and activewear brand Ultracor @ultracoractive .
COST :: FREE Click here to for more info & reserve tickets
SATURDAY APRIL 25
WHAT :: DAYBREAKER Disco House Party
WHERE :: Online
WHEN :: Saturday April 25 from 10am-12pm CST/11am – 1pm EST
WHY:: Come together with friends from all over the globe electric ⚡ slide into the livestream wearing something a lil’ ‘70s. Sequins, leopard prints, platform boots and anything *c’est chic,* so long as you can still shake your groove thang. Start off with Yoga and then a guided dance party experience.
COST :: Click here for more info
WHAT :: Club MTV Presents #DanceTogether with D-Nice
WHERE :: MTV, VH1, MTV2 and PlutoTV App
WHEN :: Saturday April 25 | 10PM EST/9PM CST
WHY :: MTV and DJ Derrick “D-Nice” Jones are coming together for a special edition of the iconic “Club MTV.” MTV’s #AloneTogether is a global campaign that educates audiences on the importance of staying calm, connected and active while staying home during the coronavirus. DJ D-Nice, hosting from his Downtown Los Angeles home, will spin an eclectic mix of classic jams and today’s hottest hits during the interactive party, while also engaging with some of his A-list friends, viral social media dancers and fans through on-screen pop-ins and dance challenges. #DanceTogether
COST :: FREE Click here for more information.
WHAT:: Ramsey Lewis – Live Stream Concert
WHERE :: Home
WHEN :: Saturday April 25 from 1 PM – 2 PM CST
WHY :: Three time Grammy winner and NEA Jazz Master Ramsey Lewis will be performing a special live stream concert, from the grand piano in his home living room.
COST ::$20 Click here for more info
WHAT:: Black Women’s Expo Virtual Weekend Experience
WHERE :: ONLINE
WHEN :: Saturday, April 25 From 1PM
WHY :: The Black Women’s Expo BWe Virtual experience continues its free, virtual event series with another exciting lineup of sessions kicking off at 1:00 pm CST with a challenging workout session hosted by Deonte Morris of the Fly Fitness Group. Then at 4PM, hear stories of trials & triumphs, and tips for success from Chicago’s boss women with the panel discussion Made…For Women Who Have Been Shaken Not Stirred! Close the night with a virtual evening of Girl Chat Happy Hour presented by Bumble, a new online dating movement, and Remy Martin, for those 21+.
COST :: FREE Click here for more info
WHAT :: Theaster Gates & Toni Preckwinkle Present A Virtual House Party
WHERE :: Facebook LIVE
WHEN :: Saturday April 25 7-8:30 PM CST
WHY:: Rebuild Foundation and Theaster Gates are thrilled to partner with Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle to host a live virtual house party featuring Chicago DJ Duane Powell. The set will provide uplifting tunes to residents who are sheltering in place and celebrate Chicago’s house music legacy.
COST :: FREE Click here for more information.
If you enjoy one or more of these events tag us @SociaLifeChicago with #SLCatHome for repost. Have a great weekend!
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