Updated on 6/27/20 (concert day!) -- There are apparently still some tickets available to see Garth Brooks from the drive-in tonight. You may have a short wait in a virtual queue before reaching the purchase and checkout screens. Garth Brooks will … [Read more...] about Tickets still available for tonight’s Garth Brooks concert at Atlanta’s Starlight Drive-In
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Virtual Patriotic Celebration Concerts this weekend
Roswell United Methodist Church is holding its annual Patriotic Concerts as virtual events this year. The concerts will feature highlights from past concerts along with a few surprises -- to help you celebrate America from home this Independence … [Read more...] about Virtual Patriotic Celebration Concerts this weekend
How to watch the summer solstice live-stream from Stonehenge in the UK
Watch the summer solstice LIVE from Stonehenge this year, without leaving Atlanta! The prehistoric site is currently closed to the public, but will offer live coverage of sunset and sunrise on its social media channels. Stonehenge is an ancient, … [Read more...] about How to watch the summer solstice live-stream from Stonehenge in the UK
President and Michelle Obama host a virtual ceremony for high school & college grads on June 6th
The Class of 2020 can take heart! Graduation ceremonies will happen virtually and in a big way. Currently, two large-scale virtual commencements are planned nationwide. The first takes place in May and the second in June. The details for each … [Read more...] about President and Michelle Obama host a virtual ceremony for high school & college grads on June 6th
Watch NASA’s first manned rocket launch in 9 years, postponed to this weekend
This weekend, the first manned rocket launch from U.S. soil since 2011 will take place. Astronauts have not been included in a NASA rocket launch since the Space Shuttle Program ended. The launch was originally scheduled for Wednesday, May 27th, … [Read more...] about Watch NASA’s first manned rocket launch in 9 years, postponed to this weekend
England’s Chelsea Flower Show is a FREE virtual event this year
If you're a gardening aficionado, maybe you've dreamed of attending the Chelsea Flower Show in person, in London. It's a hot ticket, for sure -- the 2019 event had a dress code and the equivalent of a hundred-dollar price tag for a one-day … [Read more...] about England’s Chelsea Flower Show is a FREE virtual event this year
Stream the award-winning musical “CATS” for FREE this weekend
Andrew Lloyd Webber is helping the social-distancing effort by releasing one of his musicals for FREE streaming every Friday. They run on his new YouTube channel, called The Shows Must Go On! Each feature-length show will become available for … [Read more...] about Stream the award-winning musical “CATS” for FREE this weekend
HBO offers FREE streaming without a subscription, for select programming
HBO is unlocking a portion of its streaming library for stuck-at-home families in search of quarantainment. The FREE streaming content is available without a subscription, starting Friday, April 3, 2020. No end date has been set for the … [Read more...] about HBO offers FREE streaming without a subscription, for select programming
Amazon offers family content to stream for FREE without a Prime subscription
With schools closed for the year, you may need to rely on "screen time" at times, to keep your little ones busy. So it's good to know that Amazon, with more than 172 million people in the U.S. registered as Prime members, has made a selection of kids … [Read more...] about Amazon offers family content to stream for FREE without a Prime subscription
Ken Burns makes his “Baseball” documentary mini-series available to stream for FREE
The opening of baseball season will be delayed this year -- but here's a little something to satisfy those spring dreams. Acclaimed documentary filmmaker Ken Burns announced on Twitter that he has arranged for PBS to make his documentary … [Read more...] about Ken Burns makes his “Baseball” documentary mini-series available to stream for FREE
Stream the action film “John Wick” for FREE on YouTube this Friday!
Ready for a movie night? You can sit back on the couch and enjoy “Lionsgate LIVE: A Night At The Movies!” every Friday night at 9 p.m. EST. Join host Jamie Lee Curtis for four nights of FREE movies and celebrate everything we love about … [Read more...] about Stream the action film “John Wick” for FREE on YouTube this Friday!
Stream a vintage Jimmy Buffett concert this Saturday — it’s the Cabin Fever Virtual Tour!
Calling all Margaritaville fans! With live entertainment on hold, Jimmy Buffett is launching his Cabin Fever Virtual Tour. This is how it will work: On every Wednesday and Saturday at 8 p.m., Buffett will broadcast a taped live show from the … [Read more...] about Stream a vintage Jimmy Buffett concert this Saturday — it’s the Cabin Fever Virtual Tour!
National Air and Space Museum presents virtual “Space Songs” concert, plus live chats with astronauts
National Air and Space Museum, in Washington D.C., is presenting some interesting virtual events. Read on to learn about what is planned, making sure to read the descriptions and follow the links to see where the events will be streamed. … [Read more...] about National Air and Space Museum presents virtual “Space Songs” concert, plus live chats with astronauts
Dolly Parton will read stories to your kids every Thursday night
Dolly Parton announced on her Facebook page that she will begin reading stories for children, every Thursday night at 7 p.m. The story time event begins on Thursday, April 2nd and is scheduled for the next 10 weeks, through June 4th. The events … [Read more...] about Dolly Parton will read stories to your kids every Thursday night
The best virtual events happening this week
UPDATE: To watch Garth Brooks live-stream an acoustic concert, go to his Facebook page. The free virtual event happens on Monday, March 23rd at 7 p.m. This is a calendar of virtual events, which are starting to spring up as a community … [Read more...] about The best virtual events happening this week
Blue Angels to fly over metro Atlanta on Saturday afternoon
On Saturday, May 2nd, the U.S. Navy's Blue Angels and the U.S. Air Force's Thunderbirds will fly over metro Atlanta, to honor frontline workers. Flyovers in Atlanta will start at 1:35 p.m. and last approximately 25 minutes. Residents along the … [Read more...] about Blue Angels to fly over metro Atlanta on Saturday afternoon
Here are the guidelines Atlanta restaurants will have to follow upon re-opening
UPDATED on 4/24/2020 to include the just-issued guidelines for restaurants that re-open. By now you've heard that Georgia's restaurants will be allowed to re-open on Monday, April 27th, 2020. You may also know that this decision has proved … [Read more...] about Here are the guidelines Atlanta restaurants will have to follow upon re-opening
Every Broadway star you can name will perform for Stephen Sondheim on his 90th birthday this Sunday
Broadway composer Stephen Sondheim is celebrating his 90th birthday, and we are all invited to the party! Take Me To the World: A Sondheim 90th Birthday Celebration will be free to stream. The legend himself will be toasted with an all-star … [Read more...] about Every Broadway star you can name will perform for Stephen Sondheim on his 90th birthday this Sunday
Alvin Ailey Dance Theater streams FREE performances and dance classes
The arts are so important during stressful times. Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater is the latest arts organization to offer free streaming content. The dance company is launching Ailey All Access as a new platform for sharing past … [Read more...] about Alvin Ailey Dance Theater streams FREE performances and dance classes
Get your sports fix: NFL, NBA, and NHL are streaming past games and original content for FREE
The latest cure for the stay-at-home blues comes from major league sports. Since there are no stadium events, several of the major leagues are offering FREE access to their streaming content. Currently this includes football, basketball, and … [Read more...] about Get your sports fix: NFL, NBA, and NHL are streaming past games and original content for FREE
Patrick Stewart reads a daily Shakespeare sonnet on Instagram, plus stream “Picard” for FREE
He's the star of Star Trek: Picard, but did you also know Sir Patrick Stewart is also a classically trained actor who has performed Shakespeare on Broadway and London's West End? Now, for a few soothing moments each day, you can tune in to social … [Read more...] about Patrick Stewart reads a daily Shakespeare sonnet on Instagram, plus stream “Picard” for FREE
Baskin Robbins offers funny downloadable Zoom backgrounds for your next meeting
Lend a little comic relief to your next virtual meeting! As the world moves online for business and social get-togethers, people are finding their next first-world problem is hiding the messy room behind them. Baskin-Robbins has a cute solution -- … [Read more...] about Baskin Robbins offers funny downloadable Zoom backgrounds for your next meeting
Have a live goat or llama appear at your virtual meeting or happy hour!
For $65, you can have a goat or llama drop by your next scheduled Zoom or Skype meeting -- whether it's a business discussion or a fun happy hour with friends. Think what a great surprise this would be for a virtual birthday party! Goat 2 … [Read more...] about Have a live goat or llama appear at your virtual meeting or happy hour!
“One World Together At Home” on 4/18 will feature Lady Gaga, John Legend, Billie Eilish, Andrea Bocelli, and more superstars
Set a calendar reminder for Saturday, April 18th, for what's sure to be a historic broadcast event. One World: Together At Home will air that evening from 9 to 11 p.m. It will air simultaneously on all major broadcast channels, as … [Read more...] about “One World Together At Home” on 4/18 will feature Lady Gaga, John Legend, Billie Eilish, Andrea Bocelli, and more superstars
Stream for free: “Celebrating 25 Magical Years of Disney on Broadway” this Friday at 7pm
Celebrating 25 Magical Years of Disney on Broadway will be available to stream for FREE on Friday, April 17 at 7 p.m. You can watch it on Playbill or on BroadwayCares.org. The concert originally took place last November. Ryan McCartan will … [Read more...] about Stream for free: “Celebrating 25 Magical Years of Disney on Broadway” this Friday at 7pm
Audible is offering FREE audio books for kids from pre-schoolers to teens
For as long as schools are closed, Audible is letting kids everywhere listen to stories for free. The audio books are available to stream (but not to download). You can access the stories via your desktop, laptop, phone or tablet. There … [Read more...] about Audible is offering FREE audio books for kids from pre-schoolers to teens
How to get your musical theater fix in the age of social distancing
Broadway may be shut down. Atlanta theaters may be closed. But the sun will come out tomorrow -- and you can still get your daily dose of show tunes in a variety of ways. A few of these services are free, but many cost just a few dollars -- which … [Read more...] about How to get your musical theater fix in the age of social distancing
Watch Andrea Bocelli perform in Milan’s empty Duomo Cathedral on Easter Sunday
Andrea Bocelli will perform in an empty Duomo Cathedral in Milan, Italy, on Easter, April 12th, 2020. The concert, called Bocelli: Music for Hope, will be streamed for free on his YouTube channel. On the East Coast, it will be at 1 … [Read more...] about Watch Andrea Bocelli perform in Milan’s empty Duomo Cathedral on Easter Sunday
“At Home With Farm Aid” live stream on Saturday, with Willie Nelson, Neil Young, John Mellencamp, & Dave Matthews
At Home With Farm Aid will stream live on Saturday, April 11, 2020. The event is hosted by Willie Nelson and his sons, Lukas and Micah Nelson. The FREE stream is at 8 p.m. It includes live performances by Nelson, Neil Young, John Mellencamp, … [Read more...] about “At Home With Farm Aid” live stream on Saturday, with Willie Nelson, Neil Young, John Mellencamp, & Dave Matthews
London’s National Theatre is streaming the best British plays
The National Theatre, in London, is closed, but they’re streaming the best of British theatre, for free. Each Thursday, starting April 2nd, 2020, at 3 p.m. (Eastern Time) they’ll stream a play on their YouTube channel. The play will then be … [Read more...] about London’s National Theatre is streaming the best British plays
Have a Netflix group watch party — this app lets you sync the video and chat about it!
Movie night, anyone? If you're missing your best friend or significant other during these days of social isolation, here's a way to watch your favorite movies and shows together, from wherever you are. You can even organize a watch party with a group … [Read more...] about Have a Netflix group watch party — this app lets you sync the video and chat about it!
Elton John holds a televised benefit concert this Sunday at 9 p.m.
If you don't have plans for Sunday night -- and let's face it, who does? -- you can tune in for an hour-long concert, courtesy of Elton John. Elton is hosting the concert as a benefit, to support medical workers on the frontlines. He'll be joined … [Read more...] about Elton John holds a televised benefit concert this Sunday at 9 p.m.
Stars In The House – Live Performances By Broadway & Film Stars
If you love stage plays, you are probably having withdrawal pains right now, with all of Atlanta's finest theaters closed until further notice. Fortunately, Broadway is now coming to you. From the comfort of your couch, you can enjoy a daily live … [Read more...] about Stars In The House – Live Performances By Broadway & Film Stars
LemonAid: Virtual St. Patrick’s Day Irish & Celtic music festival
St Patrick's Day is a bust this year, due to widespread cancellations of public events. But if you're unhappy about it, just think about all the Irish and Celtic musicians feel who have lost gigs and income. Here's a chance to show your … [Read more...] about LemonAid: Virtual St. Patrick’s Day Irish & Celtic music festival
VIRTUAL EVENT: free, live-streamed ukelele lessons on weekdays
How many times have you wished you had the time to learn a musical instrument? Here's a golden opportunity! Brad Bordessa, of Live Ukulele, is going online with FREE. live ukulele lessons from Monday, March 16th, through Friday, March 20th, … [Read more...] about VIRTUAL EVENT: free, live-streamed ukelele lessons on weekdays
FREE screening of new Ken Burns documentary at Georgia Public Broadcasting on March 10th
The Gene: An Intimate History is a new documentary from acclaimed filmmaker Ken Burns. You can attend a FREE preview of the film on Tuesday, March 10th at 6 p.m., at the Georgia Public Broadcasting building in midtown Atlanta. After the film, … [Read more...] about FREE screening of new Ken Burns documentary at Georgia Public Broadcasting on March 10th
Get 25% off tickets to “Stellaluna” at the Center for Puppetry Arts this Sunday
A popular children's book comes to life on stage at the Center for Puppetry Arts. Stellaluna is a tale of a lost baby bat that falls into a family of birds and, as a result, learns to celebrate the differences in individuals. This … [Read more...] about Get 25% off tickets to “Stellaluna” at the Center for Puppetry Arts this Sunday
FREE concert: Emory University Symphony Orchestra on March 5th
On Thursday, March 5, 2020 at 8 p.m., the Emory University Symphony Orchestra will present a FREE concert. The concert will take place at Emerson Hall, in the Schwartz Center for Performing Arts (1700 North Decatur Rd). You do not need a ticket … [Read more...] about FREE concert: Emory University Symphony Orchestra on March 5th
DISCOUNTS: Monster Energy AMA Supercross at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Feb. 29th
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The Monster Energy AMA Supercross is happening at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta on Saturday, February 29, 2020, at 4:30 p.m. This is said to be "the most competitive and highest-profile off-road motorcycle racing championship on the … [Read more...] about DISCOUNTS: Monster Energy AMA Supercross at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Feb. 29th
Ticket discounts: 50% off Dancing with the Stars Live Tour at the Fox Theatre
The Dancing With The Stars live tour makes a stop at the Fabulous Fox Theatre in midtown Atlanta on Thursday, February 27th, 2020. Thanks to a Groupon deal, you can attend on the cheap -- with balcony seats that are just $38. That's just about … [Read more...] about Ticket discounts: 50% off Dancing with the Stars Live Tour at the Fox Theatre
