August 2020 Events [Digital]
Chicago Blues Festival Aug. 1-2
Celebrate Chicago Blues online with online concerts. Saturday, Aug. 1, enjoy Melody Angel and John Primer and Sunday, Aug. 2, watch Ivy Ford and Toronzo Cannon.
Info: https://www.youtube.com/ChicagoDCASE
Online, Interactive Magic Show Aug. 3
Streamed on YouTube Live, you will have your mind read and your card found, all while from the comfort of your couch. Each show is different because each audience unique, and it’s you — the audience — that determines which direction the show will go.
Info: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/online-interactive-magic-show-free-for-all-on-youtube-live-tickets-111355382948
Garden Talk Tuesday’s Aug. 4, 11, 18
This FREE online event covers the basics of starting a flower garden, when and how to harvest, making your garden bird friendly, and planting and design principles.
Info: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/garden-talk-tuesdays-tickets-111012278714
Dark Sky Festival Aug. 14-15
Be prepared for modifications to the annual Lassen Dark Sky Festival in response to COVID-19. Events will likely be modified to limit audience size, support social distancing guidelines, and take advantage of outdoor venues.
Info: https://www.nps.gov/lavo/planyourvisit/dark-sky.htm
Sun Valley Music Festival Through Aug. 20
The Sun Valley Music Festival is going online this summer. Music Director Alasdair Neale is working with the musicians to create an entirely new season from scratch, to be broadcast each scheduled concert evening from the Festival’s website
Info: https://www.svmusicfestival.org/summer-season/
Aspen Music Festival Through Aug. 23
The show will still go on via Zoom and Facebook Live. See weeks 6-8 for the line-up.
Info: http://www.aspenmusicfestival.com/2020-virtual-festival
Bike the Bay (Virtual) Aug. 23
Due to restrictions on large gatherings related to COVID-19, we are shifting to a virtual ride (no bridge crossing) for individuals and families. Pedal 25 miles anywhere on Sunday, August 23 from 8 a.m.-Noon and join the fun!
Info: http://www.bikethebay.net/about-the-ride/information/
Visit the Birch Aquarium Ongoing
Enjoy live presentations from Scripps Oceanography scientists and tune into Facebook for LIVE Q&A about the ocean world.
Info: https://aquarium.ucsd.edu/
Titanic Thursday’s Ongoing
The Titanic Museum Attractions in Branson, MO and Pigeon Forge, TN are excited to join the podcast network. We will bring weekly podcasts sharing Titanic crew and passenger stories, behind the scene crew experiences as well as, round table crew discussions.
Info: https://titanicpigeonforge.com/titanic-pigeon-forge-events
Storyline Online Ongoing
The SAG-AFTRA Foundation’s award-winning children’s literacy website, Storyline Online, streams videos featuring celebrated actors reading children’s books alongside creatively produced illustrations.
Info: https://www.storylineonline.net/
Virtual Tours Ongoing
Here is a list of museums, zoos, and aquariums, across the globe you can visit from the comfort of your own home.
Info: https://www.tasteofhome.com/article/free-virtual-tours/
Live Stream Concerts Ongoing
Browse Live Nation’s list of live stream concerts.
Info: https://www.livenation.com/
Stand Up Comedy Ongoing
The famous comedy club, the Laugh Factory is streaming LIVE shows Monday through Friday at 2:00 p.m.!
Info: http://www.laughfactory.com/
Baking With Our Buds Ongoing
Michel et Augustin bakery in Brooklyn, NY invites one of their buds to bake one of their favorite recipes! Bake along with them on Instagram Live, using ingredients you probably have in your kitchen.
Follow on Instagram: @micheletaugustin_us
Info: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/baking-with-our-buds-open-house-online-tickets-31261926263
Virtual Dance Classes Ongoing
Here’s a list of 15 online dance classes to try at home. Try hip hop, jazz, ballet, tap and much more!
Info: https://www.goodhousekeeping.com/health/fitness/g32686399/best-online-dance-classes/
More Virtual Events and Resources
www.tasteofhome.com/article/free-virtual-tours/
https://sanctuaries.noaa.gov/vr/florida-keys/
www.thecut.com/2016/01/best-free-yoga-classes-online.html
www.festicket.com/magazine/features/livestream-concerts/
www.wbur.org/events/2020/03/20/looking-for-virtual-events-to-attend-wburs-got-you
www.billboard.com/articles/columns/pop/9335531/coronavirus-quarantine-music-events-online-streams
https://rochester.kidsoutandabout.com/content/1000-things-do-during-covid-19-online-activities-kids-teens-families-and-adults
https://www.goodhousekeeping.com/health/fitness/g32686399/best-online-dance-classes/
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