Editor’s note: DCist suspended our daily events guides in mid-March. But we’re bringing back weekday and weekend posts with ways to have virtual fun. We’ll be focused specifically on digital offerings from D.C.-area artists, musicians, fitness instructors, and others. (Want us to know about a virtual event? Submit them here.) And don’t forget about our guide to free movies, audiobooks, art and other offerings from area institutions.
FRIDAY, APRIL 3
JAMES BOND 101: Have you ever wanted to be a spy? Are your kids getting a little cooped up indoors? Join the Spy Museum for its Spy School 101, a virtual program about the world of espionage that you can partake in from your home with just a pen and pad of paper. The program is 45-minutes long and is appropriate for grades 4 and up. (12 p.m., FREE)
LIVING ROOM SHOW: From their living room to yours comes a new weekly concert series from Sixth and I and DCist (!) called Living Room Sessions. Local talent will be broadcasting their shows on Facebook Live from their homes. This week’s concert comes from Oh He Dead, a funky rock group featuring a set performed by its two founders. (4 p.m., FREE)
TAKE A BREATHER: Take some time out of your workday for midday relaxation. D.C.-based meditation instructors are teaming up with the National Museum of Asian Art for free 30-minute meditation sessions. Sessions are appropriate for all levels of practitioners and no previous meditation experience is required. (12:15 p.m., FREE)
VIRTUALLY VISIT THE CHERRY BLOSSOMS: Okay, so you can’t go to the Tidal Basin, but that doesn’t mean you need to miss out. Join ArtJamz Dupont for a virtual art session via Zoom where you’ll be guided through a painting of the blossoms. Materials are available for pick-up at the Dupont Circle studio or delivery for an extra fee. (8 p.m., $20)
VIRTUAL TEACHER: If you’ve been homeschooling your kids, take a break. You deserve it. Great Minds, a D.C.-based learning center, will be providing written materials and instructional videos in English language arts, math, and sciences for grades K-12. You can choose the appropriate grade level and find all you need. New material is posted daily. (FREE)
SATURDAY, APRIL 4
SOUND THERAPY: Did you know that you have your own vibration? That’s according to boutique meditation and power nap studio Recharj. The studio is hosting a meditation workshop focused on raising your vibration through breathing exercises, meditation techniques, and vocal toning. The workshop, which will be through Zoom, will include crystal singing bowls and antique Tibetan singing bowls to add to the ambiance. (3:30 p.m., $20)
THIS WILL GO INTO THE HISTORY BOOKS: Dust off your history books, grab a glass of wine, and transport yourself to a different time. The Love and Solidarity Collective will be hosting an evening of drunk history via Zoom. Anyone can sign up to present on a topic they’re passionate about using slideshows, dance, puppets, and more. You’re not required to drink but on-camera consumption is allowed. (8:30 p.m., FREE)
FIRESIDE CHAT: KHUSHDC, a non-profit community organization for D.C.’s South Asian LGBTQ+ community, will host its first-ever virtual fireside chat via Zoom. The chat will be focused on uplifting, heartwarming stories over a mug of chai. Want to talk about your virtual dance party? How about your neighborhood, driveway sing-a-long? Tune in! (6 p.m., FREE)
SUNDAY, APRIL 5
YOUR OWN PERSONAL STUDIO: Turn your living room into your own private yoga studio every Sunday night with the Crystal City BID and Arlington studio Mind Your Body Oasis. The two will be hosting weekly Sunday evening yoga classes via Zoom. The hour-long flow will leave you recharged for another week in quarantine. Sign up to snag your spot and get the Zoom login 30 minutes before class. (6 p.m., FREE)
TIKI TIME: Looking for a challenge on Sunday? Take part in a cocktail contest from Adams Morgan bar Tiki. If you love mixing drinks, make your own special tiki cocktail and post it online using the hashtag #LetsTikiBaby. Don’t forget to tag the bar and three friends in the comments to enter. You’re welcome to submit as many times as you want until the contest closes on April 15. The winner gets a $50 gift card. (FREE)
DANCE PARTY: Have you ever tried Zouk? The Brazilian dance and art-style can happen right in your home with District Zouk. The studio will be offering 30-minute Brazilian Zouk warm-up sessions every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. Music will be playing and an instructor will be leading you through a continuous dance party. So, grab your laptop and get moving. (5 p.m., FREE, but Venmo will be provided for donations)
SURPRISE MOVIE: The American Film Institute is inviting you to a movie night — every night. Every day, AFI will announce a film of the day and will include information on its website on where to watch it. Moviegoers are invited to use #AFIMovieClub to talk up the film on social media and be sure to check AFI’s social media pages where celebrities will be announcing the film of the day in short videos. You can also check out AFI Silver for a selection of movies to rent at home. (Prices vary)
