If you feel like you have watched every single show, movie,
or documentary on Netflix and think that there is nothing left for you to do with
your free time, you might be wrong. Check out these five virtual events,
happening this week on your nearest computer. The list below includes a variety
of activities for all kinds of preferences and age groups.
Nightly Metropolitan Opera Streams
The Metropolitan Opera is offering their audience members
the opportunity to watch a different opera function each night of the week. The
performances will be made available on the Met website for 23 hours, starting
at 6:30 p.m. (CST) and ending at 5:30 p.m. the day after. The streaming
schedule will feature performances starring the Opera's greatest singers. Some
of the functions for this week include Puccini's Manon Lescaut on
Monday, Bizet's Carmen on Tuesday, and Verdi's Rigoletto on
Wednesday. Metroopera.org
Garden Cookout With Big Freedia
New Orleans bounce-music legend Big Freedia has been hosting
weekly livestream cooking shows in order to keep connected to her fans and to
share her favorite recipes. She will be hosting this week's show on Thursday
evening, from 7:00 p.m. until 10:00 p.m. The show will be available on Big
Freedia's Facebook page, where you can also catch a recording of some of
the shows that she has done since the beginning of July.
Online Yoga classes by the Ohm Well
This New Orleans Yoga Studio is offering a variety of
virtual classes that provide both relaxation and exercise. The studio's website
has a full schedule of programming for those who wish to attend a class during
the week. The Ohm Well will be offering both meditation and yoga classes, which
you can enroll in through their website. theohmwell.com
Cincinnati's Zoo Daily Livestream
This livestream is perfect for all animal-lovers and
children who want to stay connected with nature's wonders without leaving their
homes. The Cincinnati Zoo does a daily
"Home Safari" show, which can be accessed on the zoo's Facebook page every day
at 3 p.m. Each episode features a different animal and is accompanied by a friendly
educational activity for kids that can be done at home. cincinnatizoo.org/home-safari-resources
Soul Heirs Porch Concert
This event is perfect for all jazz-lovers who want to relax
and appreciate some jazz music on a Sunday afternoon. Desmian Barnes and the
members of his band will be playing jazz starting at 6:00 p.m. this Sunday. The
concert will be streamed from the band's porch and will last until 8:00 p.m.
The link to the event is yet to be posted, but anyone who is interested in
attending can check out the Soul
Heirs Porch Concert Facebook event page.
