As more and more venues and artists go digital, there have never been more live events to choose from. We’ve rounded up the very best free things to do at home this week, including a quiz all about the Spice Girls, a digital edition of XS Malarkey’s comedy night, and loads more.
Manchester’s popular comedy night XS Malarkey, usually hosted at The Bread Shed, has moved online for the duration of the lockdown and there’s a great line-up this Tuesday night. With MC Toby Hadoke keeping the evening running, there’ll be live-streamed performances from Jess Fostekew, Adam Hess and loads more great local comedians, all via Twitch.
Manchester-based guitarist Paolo Fuschi is offering free guitar lessons from his Facebook page during the lockdown. He’ll be offering tips on funk, soul, blues and reggae guitar. If you already play a bit of guitar and are looking to brush up on your skills, this is absolutely perfect for you.
SAYIN, a platform for anyone saying cool stuff in any form – be it rap, poetry, philosophy or just about anything else you can think of – have gone digital to celebrate the half moon with a livestream. Delivering incredible spoken word right into your own home, don’t miss this if you like to keep on top of the very best local talent.
Fancy yourself a bit of an expert on the world’s biggest and best girl power band? Know your Mel B from your Mel C and your Baby from your Beckham? Pop Curious? are hosting a Spice Girls special of their Big Pop Quiz this Friday night, and you can play along and answer all 40 of their carefully crafted questions from home – just say you’ll be there…
Developed especially for streaming, Tania Camara dons a camouflage of Oreo-filling to explore the masks we wear to keep afloat in a climate of systemic racism. Hosted by Word of Warning and streaming via their Facebook page, tune in to check out some thought-provoking art from one of Manchester’s local artists.
Featuring an extensive line up of drag legends, Queeriosity Cabaret present a 4-hour drag festival for you to enjoy right from your own home. Featuring drag queens from all over the UK, Europe, and the USA, the festival will raise money for Mermaids, a charity supporting transgender youth.
- Words:
- Amy Callaghan
- Published on:
- Mon 27 Apr 2020
If you fancy switching up your exercise routine and trying something new, why not give Bhangracise a go? This exhilarating aerobic session will give you a reason to get up and moving and hopefully put a smile on your face. Classes take place on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 1pm, and on Saturdays at 10am, so there are plenty chances to give it a go.