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.
MONDAY, APRIL 6
TAKE A DEEP BREATH: We could all probably use a deep breath. Or 17. Why not follow along with this guided meditation led by D.C.-based yoga teacher Aparna Sadananda? It’s sponsored by the Asian Art Museum and all experience levels are welcome. Take 30 minutes to center yourself before charging onward into your afternoon. (12:15 p.m., FREE)
RUMINATING ON RATINGS: Join Sixth & I’s Rabbi Jesse Paikin to discuss the ethics behind online star ratings. How do you rate delivery people who are working especially hard right now? Attendees will consider socioeconomic status, customer service, and more in this contemplation on the gig economy. (7 p.m., FREE)
MORE: Julia Alvarez – Afterlife — in conversation with Jaquira Díaz (Politics & Prose Live, 6 p.m., FREE); Core and Restore Yoga (Bluebird Sky Yoga, 6:30 p.m., FREE)
TUESDAY, APRIL 7
WHEN THERE’S A WILL: While you’re home you may as well check some things off that to-do list. If you still need to firm up your estate planning, check out this free virtual seminar from Kerri M. Castellini, chair of the Price Benowitz LLP Trust and Estate Practice Group. Learn the basics of estate planning and next best steps. (12:30 p.m., FREE)
DANCE LIKE NO ONE’S WATCHING: Get moving with some Body-Friendly Ballet from CityPop! Register online and get ready to plié your way through a class led by Colleen Kirwin. This 60-minute adult class will have you feeling like Misty Copeland in no time. (5 p.m., $5)
LOOKIN’ FOR LOVE: Always wanted to try speed dating but never had the time? Now’s your virtual chance to make it happen. Log onto live video speed dating via CitySwoon and (maybe) meet your match. Expect six to eight rounds of three-minute dates. (9 p.m., $19)
MORE: Secrets to Buying a Home Workshop (Discover Arlington, 7 p.m., FREE); Howl at the Full Pink Moon (10:35 p.m., FREE)
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 8
SING OUT LOUD: Discover, discuss, and listen to the works of famed composer Jerry Herman with a free class from the Maryland-based Young Artists of America. The late musical theater legend created classics that endure, including Mame, La Cage aux Folles, and Hello Dolly! Chat about his legacy and get ready to workshop his most famous songs. (4 p.m., FREE)
DANCE PARTY WORKOUT: Sweat it out to some ‘90s jams at Fitness Snob’s “Throw Back Dance Party.” The Rhode Island Ave. studio’s virtual class promises easy-to-follow dance moves that will get your heart pumping. Channel your inner Britney and “work.” (2 p.m., $5)
MORE: The Networking Group (AdvantageEdge Workspace, 11:30 a.m., FREE); Stroller Strides (Fit4Mom DC, 9:30 a.m., FREE)
THURSDAY, APRIL 9
QUARANTINE COOKING: Thought about making your own pasta? Well, there’s no time like the present. Mangia DC’s food tours may be sidelined, but they’ll teach you how to make “pantry pasta” virtually. Sign up to receive an ingredient list and ask the chef questions live as you cook. Bon appetit! (6 p.m., FREE, but donations welcome)
BOOK TALK: Missing your book club? Consider checking out this Politics & Prose Live event. Washington Post style reporter Monica Hesse will discuss her new novel, They Went Left, with Justine Kenin from NPR’s All Things Considered. The post-World War II story follows a young woman’s search for her brother through war-torn Poland and Germany. (7 p.m., FREE)
TRIVIA TIME: Get your trivia fix online with Jackie Lee’s (Virtual) Trivia Thursdays. Via Discord, you can join with your team already prepared, or find folks once you log in. Submit answers via Google Forms to compete for that coveted trivia trophy. Sign-ups begin 30 minutes early. (8:15 p.m, FREE)
MORE: Curator’s Corner Virtual Program, Intel Analyst’s View of the Virus (Spy Museum, 12 pm, FREE); Local Writers Chat, #DCwriterschat on Twitter (D.C. Public Library, 8 p.m., FREE)
