Whether it be enjoying ‘drinks’ with your friends via Zoom, hanging out on House Party, or doing sit-ups alongside an Instagram live workout, the virtual world is bustling. Here are some of the best virtual events and tutorials to keep you entertained.
GucciFest
The new collection from Gucci’s creative director Alessandro Michele will be presented to the world a little differently this season: across a seven-episode miniseries during a week-long digital film festival, GucciFest. Co-directed by Gus Van Sant, the series will star friends of the house including Billie Eilish, Harry Styles, Arlo Parks and Florence Welch. Alongside this, the GucciFest site will showcase pieces from 15 emerging fashion designers by publishing their fashion films. 16 – 22 November 2020, guccifest.com
The Resilience Readings
Thandie Newton, Tracy Chevalier and Lee Child are just some of the stars appearing in The Resilience Readings, a virtual literary festival organised by London charity Freedom from Torture. As the name suggests, it’s all about resilience – crucial in times like these – with authors, actors and poets discussing the theme. There will also be an auction, which includes the chance to bid on having a character named after you in upcoming novels by Margaret Attwood Louis de Bernières, William Boyd, Jonathan Coe, Michael Morpurgo, and many more. Guests are asked to donate what they can to attend, with all proceeds going towards the charity’s work to help survivors of torture. 26 – 26 November, freedomfromtorture.org
UNIQLO Tate Lates Night In
Lil C by Joel Smedley
This week, tune into Tate’s digital events programme, which includes a new instalment of UNIQLO Tate Lates Night In focused around the Zanele Muholi exhibition. Available online until 12 November, the programme includes a a conversation with artist and activist Mykki Blanco, an illustration workshop led by Anshika ‘Ash’ Khullar and a screening of Michéle Pearson Clarke’s All That Is Left Unsaid. 5 November 7-8.30pm, available online until 12 November, tate.org.uk
Ballet on Demand
La Sylphide, English National Ballet, photography by Laurent Liotardo
During November and December, English National Ballet’s new on-demand video platform will stream five world premieres. Available to rent for 72-hour periods, the productions include the old movie musical-inspired Jolly Folly and Take Five Blues, a response to Bach’s Vivace and Paul Desmond’s jazz standard, Take Five. Feeling inspired? The platform also offers a variety of ballet-based classes. ondemand.ballet.org.uk
Dance Umbrella Digital
Step into the creative mind of a choreographer at this year’s Dance Umbrella festival, which offers behind the scenes access to the world of contemporary dance alongside workshops, discussions and digital discos. 23 – 27 November 2020, danceumbrella.co.uk
Sangria and Secrets
The new lockdown restrictions means no parties but fret not, Digital Wonder Emporium has ensured you can hang out with up to 100 people (virtually, of course) at their new Sangria and Secrets event. The event is so much more than a live cocktail class, with fabulous Drag Queens teaching you step by step how to make delicious Portuguese sangria from scratch – with unique live performances. Filled with fireworks, smoke effects and amazing cabaret costumes – it’s the perfect party with friends and a virtual event not to be missed. digitalwonderemporium.com
Raindance Film Festival 2020
In a response to the global pandemic, Raindance Film Festival has launched its 28th year with an online showcase of indie film. Britain’s biggest independent film festival intends to continue inspiring and unifying people through the art of film by adapting their content – commencing with the UK Premiere of Stardust on 28 October. Watch up to 50 film premieres from anywhere in the world for free, covering a range of themes from politics to the female gaze. Events will be streamed on Shift72 from 28 October – 7 November, raindance.org
FANE’s ‘In Conversation With’ Series
Nigella Lawson, Matt Haig and Jodi Picoult are all taking part in the new programme of ‘in conversation with’ events from production company FANE. The series was launched in a bid to support the theatrical and literary ecosystem during these difficult times, with viewing available worldwide. fane.co.uk
Hay Festival Digital Winter Weekend
Dawn French, Elton John, William Boyd and Anthony Gormley are just some of the stars taking part in Hay Festival’s Digital Winter Weekend, a virtual wonderland of literature, comedy, music and conversation. All events are free to access, just register online and tune in. 26 – 29 November, hayfestival.org
Arundel Castle: Sensational Roses in Bloom
Anne Boleyne rose at Arundel Castle Gardens by Martin Duncan
In its latest virtual tour of the grounds, Arundel Castle showcases a beautiful array of old-fashioned roses – more than 20 varieties flourishing across the impressive West Sussex estate, from ‘Harlow Carr’ hedging to ‘Princess Anne’ roses and white ‘Winchester Cathedral’ shrubs. Tune in now via arundelcastle.org
The Barbican’s Digital Programme
London’s The Barbican has announced a new schedule of digital content drawn from the performing arts centre’s eclectic international arts programme. Comprising a range of podcasts, playlists, films, videos, talks and articles – from the release of an album created by young Londoners to Stephen Fry’s ‘The Art of Change’ podcast – the initiative hopes to engage and inspire creativity throughout the pandemic. barbican.org.uk
Dior: Savoir-faire of the diamond-accented Gem Bag Clutch
© Pol Baril
Another lockdown fashion fix straight from Dior, the luxury fashion house has released a video showcasing the making of its brand-new green satin minaudière, created by both Dior’s creative director Maria Grazia Chiuri and Victoire de Castellane, artistic director of Dior Joaillerie. The gem-set clutch features an exquisite rose-shaped diamond clasp from the ‘Rose Dior Bagatelle’ collection – a nod to one of Monsieur Dior’s favourite flowers. View the video here.
Behind The Scenes
Self-Portrait as the Allegory of Painting (La Pittura), by Artemisia Gentileschi
Catch a glimpse of the Hayward Gallery’s Among the Trees through a video interview with artist Hugh Hayden. Learn more about the National Gallery’s Artemisia exhibition with a YouTube lecture by art historian Jesse Locker, and watch Julianne Moore and Alec Baldwin star in Candice Breitz’s video installation exploring the refugee crisis.
See Raffaello Sanzio’s spectacular works on-screen
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Art enthusiasts will be pleased to know they can still get their High Renaissance culture fix thanks to Musement. The online platform has cleverly introduced a brand-new virtual exhibition in light of the 500th anniversary of artist Raffaello Sanzio’s (or Raphael’s) death. Peruse an array of the Italian painter’s spectacular works via the website now. musement.com
Lend your voice to Mark De Lisser’s world choir
Put your shower singing to good use by joining vocal coach Mark De Lisser’s virtual choir of voices. The renowned choral director – also the choral arranger for Harry and Meghan’s wedding – is calling on people to lend their voices to The World Choir and sing along to a number of uplifting songs from home. Add your voice at singologychoirs.wufoo.com
Join The Arts Society’s new digital platform
UK arts education charity The Arts Society has launched a new digital platform inviting both Arts Society members and the public to join an array of fortnightly art lectures, screenings, live author Q&As and more. Aiming to keep members and the greater population connected and entertained through tough times of isolation, the platform will also provide a community forum accessible to all. ‘We believe the arts have the power to bring people together, and we will not let this virus stop communities from enjoying the arts with each other,’ said chief executive of The Arts Society, Florian Schweizer. connected.theartssociety.org
Bloomberg New Contemporaries 2020
Anika Roach, Dustin Brown v Nadal, 2019, Courtesy of the artists and New Contemporaries
One of the best vehicles for discovering new artistic talent, the Bloomberg New Contemporaries exhibition is going virtual in 2020. Visitors will be able to take a close look at the innovative work of 36 emerging artists from UK art schools – selected by renowned artists Alexandre da Cunha, Anthea Hamilton and Linder – in advance of the December exhibition. From September 30, newcontemporaries.org.uk
Main image: Le Corsaire, English National Ballet, photography by ASH.
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