Your days are becoming more and more stressful - exams are approaching and you can’t even let the steam off with friends due to social distancing. Don’t worry, we got you covered! If you miss spending time on events like concerts and exhibitions you are lucky because we have chosen some that you can enjoy from the comfort of your home, entirely online! Let’s dive straight into them.
Concerts
The Metropolitan Opera
On the homepage of The Metropolitan Opera you can find a free stream of a concert on a daily basis. Enjoy brilliant performances every night and feel the magic of the opera! From “Werther” to “Lucia di Lammermoor”, the experience is one of a kind, even from home. Find more here.
Miley Cyrus: Bright Minded
Miley is not exactly giving concerts but we can surely recommend checking out her Instagram account – she is livestreaming from Monday to Friday. You can find the past IGTV series on a highlight on her profile where she performs with guests like Reese Witherspoon, Hilary Duff and Selena Gomez.
Diplo
We all know Diplo and his party hits, and let us reassure you: the party isn’t over! The producer is now streaming themed sets five nights per week:
A Very Lazer Sunday (inspired by his group Major Lazer)
Ronatronix (for his early Hollertronix parties) on Tuesdays
The Thomas Wesley Show (country) on Thursdays
Corona Sabbath (ambient) on Fridays
Coronight Fever (“a good, old-fashioned … rave) on Saturdays
You can find past streams on YouTube, as well as the new ones!
June 6: Lady Gaga, BTS and more
You might have heard about YouTube's "Dear Class of 2020" virtual commencement, planned for the 6th of June. Enjoy performances by Lady Gaga, BTS, Alicia Keys, Kelly Rowland, and more. The schedule will be announced on the 17th of May and the event can be streamed on YouTube for free!
Museums
The Louvre
You wish you could go to Paris, but unfortunately Corona ruined your plans? Don’t worry, you can still enjoy the enormous amount of art in the most emblematic museum in Paris, The Louvre. The museum offers free online tours on popular exhibits like Egyptian Antiquities and works from Michelangelo. It’s a must, check it out!
Hermitage
As one of the world’s largest museums, the Russian Hermitage has over three million works of art from all around the globe such as paintings by Rubens, Rembrandt, and Leonardo da Vinci. Do not miss out on seeing the new film, showcasing the stunning beauty of the museum. Enjoy the 45 galleries and 588 art works included, as well as gracious ballet dancers moving together with you around the gorgeous building!
Van Gogh Museum
Who wouldn't like to visit the Van Gogh Museum? Enjoy more than two hundred paintings and hundreds of drawings and letters. The virtual tour takes you to almost all parts of the museum. We're sure you'd love seeing "The Potato Eaters" and "Sunflowers".
The British Museum
The museum has a huge collection of world art and artifacts - more than 8 million in total, all dedicated to human history, art and culture! Don't squander the opportunity and spend a fascinating evening in the British Museum. Enjoy the tours here.
