From electronic music to online art classes, Frankie Rudland has searched far and wide to help you find your perfect type of entertainment this week in lockdown. Check out our top five virtual events happening in the UK this week!
Henri Matisse Online: Painting with Scissors
Saturday 10th April, 5:00PM
Frances Stanfield welcomes art enthusiasts to an online class that offers viewers the chance to get creative in the style of legendary French artist Henri Matisse. This session will see Stanfield teach those who join to mimic the “delightfully fluid drawing style and exquisite use of color” that is synonymous with Matisse’s work. All that you will need to join in with this unique experience is some scissors, paper and some flowers to decorate your work, so why wait? Get booked in by following the link below.
Tickets here: https://www.losthorizonlive.com/stream
Dermot O’Leary x Museum of London: In-conversation event
Friday 9th April, 11:00AM
This exclusive online event see’s popular TV personality and author Dermot O’Leary team up with the Museum of London to talk about his brand-new book ‘Toto the Ninja Cat and the Mystery Jewel Thief’. He’ll be joined by museum creator Meriel Jeater as they delve into London’s rich history to unpick what inspired Toto’s latest adventure. Whether you’re a fan of the book, or maybe just the man behind it, this one is not to be missed!
Sign up on the Museum of London’s Facebook page to access the event for free.
Livestream: The Royal Opera’s Seven Deadly Sins/Mahagonny Songspiel
Friday 9th April, 7:00PM
If you’re a fan of the theatre, then we have got your Friday evening covered. The Royal Opera is putting on a special Livestream of Weill and Brecht’s The Seven Deadly Sins and Mahagonny Songspiel, pieces that depict and the crisis of both femininity and masculinity through a spine-tingling on-screen experience. This has been put together especially with streaming in mind, drawing on elements of hip-hop, contemporary dance, and physical theatre to give viewers an immersive experience. All you need to do is follow the link below and grab your ticket!
For more information: www.roh.org.uk/tickets-and-events/mahagonny-songspiel-the-seven-deadly-sins-details
Armada Record Box – Lost Horizon
Saturday 10th April, 7:00PM
If opera doesn’t take your fancy, then this just might. Armada Record Box are back with another multiverse event, offering electronic-music lovers the chance to view their favourite DJs in alternative reality, amongst a showcase of digital art, film & technology. Lost Horizon boasts a line-up of Goldfish, Low Steppa and Tensnake who will be covering “all bases of melodic techno, percussive house and floor-filling dance anthems”. Streaming exclusively on Twitch, this futuristic event will certainly illuminate your weekend!
Tickets here: https://www.losthorizonlive.com/stream?fbclid=IwAR1Urlb9JW-1v5dPvWGQXLsKy7gDoNqAgkFNSl-JdYHRPqe-AFZBAx7LVTQ
The Global Online Quiz
Saturday 10th April, 7:30PM
While the return of pubs is just around the corner, unfortunately, we won’t see them reopened in time for a few drinks and a quiz in your local this weekend. But fear not, as the good people at Number 42 are giving you the chance to test your knowledge on their Global Online Quiz. Thousands of competitors from around the world will team up to answer questions on everything from cuisine to Hollywood actors. Hosted on YouTube, this is the perfect event for keen quiz-heads to challenge themselves this weekend!
Join in the quiz here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCY1f6fJuQmqbusJKgxcYvqQ
