Like many companies, we’re staying at home as much as possible to try and prevent the spread of COVID-19. And while we’re quarantined, we’ve found a number of online resources for entertainment and education. We thought we’d share some of our favorites with you. Enjoy, and stay safe.
MUSIC
- NPR Online Virtual Concerts List: https://www.npr.org/2020/03/17/816504058/a-list-of-live-virtual-concerts-to-watch-during-the-coronavirus-shutdown
- Performers Play from Their Homes (Neil Young, Coldplay, Broadway Stars, Metropolitan Operas & More): https://www.openculture.com/2020/03/live-performers-now-streaming-shows-from-their-homes-to-yours.html#google_vignette
- Austin City Limits Video Archive: https://cbsaustin.com/news/local/austin-city-limits-opens-up-video-archives-for-free-during-covid-19-pandemic
- Radiohead’s Entire Library: https://www.radiohead.com/library/
FREE MOVIES and TV SERIES
- Over 1000 Free Movies: https://www.openculture.com/freemoviesonline
- Streaming Services Offering Free Access or Free Trial Periods: https://qz.com/1820649/the-streaming-services-with-coronavirus-discounts-and-free-trials
- Host Virtual Movie Nights: https://nerdist.com/article/virtual-movie-night-netflix-free-online/
- Mosfilm YouTube Archive: https://www.openculture.com/2017/03/watch-70-movies-in-hd-from-famed-russian-studio-mosfilm-classic-films-beloved-comedies-tarkovsky-kurosawa-more.html
THEATRE
- New York’s Metropolitan Opera Stream: https://www.metopera.org/
- 15 Broadway Musicals: https://www.playbill.com/article/15-broadway-plays-and-musicals-you-can-watch-on-stage-from-home
- National Theatre Free Thursdays: https://www.timeout.com/london/news/national-theatre-live-updated-youtube-streaming-schedule-for-free-plays-every-thursday-071620
- Plays from The Globe Theatre: https://londonist.com/london/theatre-and-arts/globe-theatre-streaming-plays-online
- The Atlanta Center for Puppetry Arts: https://puppet.org/
- Patrick Stewart is Reading a Shakespeare Sonnet Each Day on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tv/B-DeQAGh4eS/
BOOKS
- 800 Free eBooks: https://www.openculture.com/free_ebooks
- 1000 Free Audio Books https://www.openculture.com/freeaudiobooks
- 6000 Free Children’s Books: https://www.openculture.com/2016/08/enter-an-archive-of-6000-historical-childrens-books-all-digitized-and-free-to-read-online.html
- 1.5 Million Books from the National Emergency Library: https://www.openculture.com/2020/03/the-national-emergency-library-makes-nearly-1-5-million-books-free-to-read-right-now.html
MUSEUMS
- Famous Museums Around the World: https://www.familiesmagazine.com.au/museum-virtual-tours/
- Google Arts and Culture Collections: https://artsandculture.google.com/partner
- Google Culture Heritage Sites: https://artsandculture.google.com/project/openheritage
- 5-Hour Journey through St. Petersburg’s Hermitage Museum: https://youtu.be/49YeFsx1rIw
- Art Basel Viewing Rooms: https://www.artbasel.com/ovr
OUTDOORS & FITNESS
- 33 U.S. National Parks Virtual Tours: https://totallythebomb.com/heres-33-national-park-tours-you-can-take-virtually-from-the-comfort-of-your-home
- See the World Without Leaving Home: https://www.bbc.com/news/world-52096529
- A 90-minute Tram Ride through Prague: https://youtu.be/w1rpmoQtxfY
- 15 Virtual Workouts: https://totallythebomb.com/15-free-fun-virtual-workouts-to-get-your-exercise-in-while-you-are-at-home
EDUCATION
- 450 Free Ivy League Courses: https://www.freecodecamp.org/news/ivy-league-free-online-courses-a0d7ae675869/
- 1500 Free Courses: http://www.openculture.com/freeonlinecourses
- Language Learning Resources: http://www.openculture.com/freelanguagelessons
- 700 Textbooks from Cambridge University Press: https://thetab.com/uk/cambridge/2020/03/18/cambridge-university-press-makes-over-700-textbooks-free-to-access-on-cambridge-core-134426
COOKING/RECIPES
- New York Times Cooking Database: https://cooking.nytimes.com/
- New York Times Cooking Techniques Videos: https://www.nytimes.com/video/cooking-techniques
- Online Cooking Courses: https://theculinarycook.com/2015/02/27/learning-to-cook-online/
- Get Recipes for Stuff You Already Have at Home: https://www.supercook.com
FOR KIDS
- Kids’ Education Free Subscriptions: https://kidsactivitiesblog.com/135609/list-of-education-companies-offering-free-subscriptions/
- 50 Home Learning YouTube Channels: https://www.teachingpacks.co.uk/50-youtube-channels-for-home-learning/
- Children’s Authors Read Aloud: https://www.weareteachers.com/virtual-author-activities/
- Coloring Books by Museums: https://www.openculture.com/2019/02/download-free-coloring-books-from-113-museums.html
- Astronauts Read Children’s Stories from Space: https://www.scarymommy.com/astronauts-story-time-in-space-kids-books
- 6000+ Vintage Children’s Books: https://www.openculture.com/2016/08/enter-an-archive-of-6000-historical-childrens-books-all-digitized-and-free-to-read-online.html
- 40 Science Websites for Kids: https://www.boredteachers.com/resources/40-science-websites-to-keep-kids-engaged-and-entertained-at-home
- Dr. Seuss Printable Materials and Activities: https://www.readbrightly.com/dr-seuss-printables-activities/
Any as always, feel free to browse our own Resource Library, packed with podcasts, videos, white papers and more to help you communicate better.