If you’ve clicked into this article, there’s a fair chance you’re looking for something to do.
You may be wondering what else to get up to besides picking up new books or playing virtual card games with friends.
Lucky for you, we’ve gathered nine activities to get up to this week –while all keep physical distancing a top priority.
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Live with Lions MMA
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What: If you’re in need of someone to kick your butt into shape, let the trainers at Lions MMA do it for you. Well, virtually, at least. Tune in to their Instagram Live every weekday to enjoy three killer workout sessions. Strength and conditioning start at noon, Muay Thai starts at 5:30 pm, and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu begins at 6:30 pm.
Date: Monday to Friday
Time: 12 pm, 5:30 pm, and 6:30 pm
Host a fancy date night
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What: When’s the last time you wore a nice suit? When’s the last time you put on a red lipstick? If your answer is anytime longer than three weeks ago, it may be time for a date night. The nice thing about an in-house date night is that you don’t even have to worry about bringing a coat or getting your outfit wet. If you want some fancy foods without the hassle of cooking, you can even support a local business and order in.
Date: Any day
Time: Anytime
Westwood Recordings x Shambhala Music Festival x Your EDM Present: A 420 LiveStream
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What: Set to take place this summer from July 24 to 27, Shambhala Music Festival has celebrated electronic music in British Columbia for more than two decades. Rather than dwelling on the possible cancellation of the festival, Shambhala organizers teamed up with Westwood and Your EDM to bring us an online 420 concert and celebration.
Date: April 20
Time: 3 pm
Attend a watch party
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What: Spend your whole Wednesday binging Canadian movies during National Canadian Film Day. Start your day with Hockey Night, Antigone, or Nurse.Fighter.Boy before transitioning to Last Night or Anthropocene. More Canadian titles are available online.
Date: April 22
Time: Showtimes vary
The Future of Retail: Succeeding in an Online-Only World
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What: Each month BrainStation hosts an expert panel to discuss current digital trends. Join their discussion on The Future of Retail: Succeeding in an Online-Only World. In the age of social distancing, one of the greatest challenges facing retailers is creating an online shopping experience that attracts and retains new customers. Global leaders from Nike and Spotify will discuss how they ensure customers can find and buy what they need in as few clicks as possible.
When: April 22
Time: 10 am to 11 am
Browse Twitter
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What: Twitter has a bad reputation as a messy, angry platform. That is partially deserved, but Twitter also has a wealth of inspiring, informative, and funny accounts. We’ve put together a list of 23 Twitter accounts that will tickle your funny bone while you sift through bread recipes.
When: Any day
Time: Anytime
DRAG: The Darlings: Quarantine II
What: As part of The Quarantine Festival, Vancouver Non-Binary Drag Collective The Darlings will be presenting their second edition of a quarantine-friendly drag theatre show. (A censored viewing of their first edition is available above.) The live show takes place on April 26 and explores the collective anxieties and fears during these unprecedented times and is viewable by donation to thedarlingsdrag@gmail.com.
When: April 26
Time: 9 pm
Enroll in virtual Hogwarts classes
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What: Hop on your digital broomstick and venture to Hogwarts is Here (HiH), an online version of Hogwarts created for fans by fans. On the website, you can create a character and immerse yourself at Hogwarts and the Harry Potter realm by enrolling in online courses, earning house points, and chatting with likeminded fans in the virtual common room forums.
Date: Any day
Time: Anytime
Get into a podcast or three
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What: If you need some background chatter while you work from home, it’s never too late to discover a favourite podcast. From true crime to just hanging out and joking around, we’ve found 22 podcasts to appeal to anyone with a set of headphones and time to kill.
When: Any day
Time: Anytime