RADAR | STIR CRAZY
Just because you have to social distance, doesn’t mean you can’t catch a concert or enjoy a happy hour after work. Events that Washingtonians used to enjoy in person can now be experienced at home, helping us all kick boredom to the curb. Beat the stir-craziness and check out this month’s virtual offerings. WORDS BY KELSEY COCHRAN
THROUGH 5.13
The Shakespeare Hour
Shakespeare Theatre Company has started a weekly online investigation into the works of the Bard. Learn more about the world built by Will on Wednesdays at 7:30 p.m. Free for members and subscribers; $10 for non-members. www.shakespearetheatre.org // @shakespeareindc
THROUGH 5.21
Filmfest DC at Home
Filmfest DC postponed its live programming this spring, but the festival was moved online starting in mid-April. The free virtual festival will include recent festival favorites as well as new gems. www.filmfestdc.org // @filmfestdc
5.1-5.29
Kennedy Center Couch Concerts
The Kennedy Center will now stream “Couch Concerts” direct from artists’ homes on its website at 4 p.m. every Monday, Wednesday and Friday while the Center remains closed. www.kennedy-center.org // @kennedycenter
Serenata Cocktail Classes
Serenata is hosting online classes on Fridays during the month of May. Purchase a cocktail kit for pickup or delivery by 2 p.m. before the class starts at 5 p.m. Each cocktail kit is $40 and serves two people. www.serenatadc.com // @serenatadc
5.1-5.31
Virtual Superhero 5K and Fun Run
Best Kids, a nonprofit working to empower the D.C. foster care system, canceled their annual in-person fundraiser race. May is National Foster Care Month, and in honor of that, a virtual race will be held. Complete your run any time in May and email your time to kiltedtiming@gmail.com. www.bestkids.org // @bestkidsdc
5.7-5.21 Molly’s Salon
Arena Stage’s artistic director Molly Smith will lead discussions with various industry names about the future of theater. Join Smith and her guests at 7 p.m. on Facebook Live. www.arenastage.org // @arenastage
5.1-5.27
Sixth & I Living Room Sessions
Enjoy free weekly living room sessions with Sixth & I on Facebook Live. Support the featured artists and the unique music venue by donating to Sixth & I when you watch the living room sessions. www.sixthandi.org // @sixthandi
5.7-5.31
City Brew Tours at Home
City Brew Tours has moved the fun of their brew tours into your home. Learn how to home brew your own beer, or join a beer and cheese pairing happy hour. Five percent of all event proceeds will go to Feeding America. www.citybrewtours.com // @citybrewtoursdc 8
| MAY 2020
Photo courtesy of Serenata.
