Editor’s note: DCist suspended its 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, JUNE 1
STEPPING OUT: Take advantage of the warm weather and get moving for a good cause with the World Wildlife Fund’s Virtual 5K for Nature. Walk, hike, or run five kilometers during the week, and fundraise for your efforts, too. Register to get a downloadable bib. (Through June 7, $20)
TWITTER TRIVIA: Join D.C. Public Library for a Virtual Trivia Night on Twitter. Compete in three rounds either with a team or solo, all via the hashtag #StayatHomeDCTrivia. One round will be dedicated to a digital item available at the library — think a movie or magazine. (6:30 p.m., FREE)
MORE: Conversational DC: Arabic (Conversational DC, 5:30 p.m., FREE), Seventh Inning Stretch with Christopher Beha and Emily Nemens (Politics & Prose Live, 7 p.m., donations appreciated)
Note: Mayor Muriel Bowser has instituted a 7 p.m. curfew in D.C. on Monday and Tuesday night.
TUESDAY, JUNE 2
DROP THE BEAT: Get help with your homemade tracks from one of music’s top producers. Hirshhorn’s ARTLAB’s Sounds Like Home is a virtual workshop series providing the opportunity to get feedback from producer Sidney Swift, who has co-written and produced songs with Future, Nicky Minaj, and more. All can listen in, but to get your track critiqued, register and submit ahead of time. (6 p.m., FREE)
SHOP SMALL: Alexandria Maker’s Market is moving online this year. Throughout all of June, shoppers can browse virtually — each week will feature different vendors. Order by Tuesday and pick up on Wednesday from Port City Brewing Company in Alexandria. This week, Cosmic Crayon Company and Garden Home are among the featured shops. (All Day, Prices Vary)
VOTE: D.C. and Maryland both have primary elections on Tuesday. While in-person voting has been scaled back in both jurisdictions, there are still voting centers open that day. In D.C., where polls close at 8 p.m., Mayor Bowser has said that voters will not be violating the 7 p.m. curfew. Both jurisdictions have closed primaries and allow for same-day voter registration. (7 a.m. — 8 p.m. in D.C. and Maryland, FREE)
MORE: Marvelous Masters Weekly Class (5-12 Years) (KidCreate Studio Alexandria, 2 p.m., $14), Cage Bird Series Featuring American Trappist (Song Byrd DC, 8 p.m., FREE, donations appreciated)
Note: Mayor Muriel Bowser has instituted a 7 p.m. curfew in D.C. on Monday and Tuesday night.
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 3
SCENE IT: Go behind the scenes of the Olney Theater withMelissa Gilbert, wardrobe supervisor and costume associate. This week, she’ll cover costume-related skills like creating perfect zombie makeup and basic sewing skills. Get your paint, brushes, sewing kit, and taste for human flesh ready and prepare to set the scene. (1 p.m., FREE)
BON APPÉTIT: Practice your French and cook dinner with chef Hugh Cossard during this virtual class from Chat in French. Cook along with Cossard as he creates the classic dish quiche Lorraine while picking up some culinary vocabulary as well. Both French and English will be used during the event, and all levels of conversational expertise are welcome. (6 p.m., Pay what you can)
DC PRIDE: Join entertainer Rayceen Pendarvis, the “Empress of Pride,” for a history lesson. Celebrate Pride month with Pendarvis and special guest Krylios as they present “Pride in DC: Past, Present, and Future” via Facebook Live (7 p.m., donations accepted)
MORE: Help Wanted (Sixth & I, 7 p.m., $6), Paint Nite: Black Stiletto With A Bow (Paint Nite, 8 p.m., $25)
THURSDAY, JUNE 4
PORTFOLIO PRIMER: Working on your design portfolio while you’re at home, but want to give it that job-scoring edge? Check out this short webinar from UXDC, “How can one build a design portfolio without a job or customers?” and get tips on gussying up your portfolio even before signing clients. (6 p.m., FREE)
HISTORY LESSON: Wishing you could go back in time? Virtually visit ancient Thebes with art historian Renee Gondek. This Smithsonian Associates event will tell the stories behind all the calamities that befell the city, from a plague to an angry Sphinx. Perhaps you’ll get inspired by the populace’s resilience. (6:45 p.m., FREE, $25 suggested donation)
THE BEST MEDICINE: Learn to laugh at the bad with this comedy workshop from the DC Writer’s Salon. Led by comedian Ali Cherry, this first of three classes will cover the four attitudes of comedy. Learn to plumb your life for laughs and get started on that stand-up set. (8 p.m., $20)
MORE: Linda Ronstadt: The Sound of My Voice (BrightFocus Foundation, 7 p.m., donations appreciated), Virtual Evening with the Embassy of Bulgaria (Things to Do DC, 7:30 p.m., $10)
