Looking for a new activity to fill the hours at home? Chicago still has tons of things to do, even if you can’t go out and experience them. With virtual events, tours, classes, and workshops, you are sure to find something to amuse yourself with during the shelter in place order. Here are 24 of the best recurring virtual events happening in Chicago!
Little Squirrels Storytime Storytime
Hosted by American Writers Museum with featured Storytellers rotating each week
Saturdays at 10:30 am
At Home With The Auditorium Theatre
Performances on Sundays at 6 pm
Video conversations with Program Manager Denise Santomauro on Wednesdays at 6 pm
Sondheim at 90 Roundtime
Hosted by Porchlight Artistic Director Michael Weber and other talented guests
Saturdays at 7 pm
Historic Happy Hour For Curious People
Hosted by Chicago Detours
Every weekday at 6 pm
360 Sky Yoga
Tuesdays at 6 pm
Virtual Food Tour Series
Hosted by Bobby’s Bike Hike
Fridays at 6 pm
Drop-in Online Improv Classes
Hosted by The Second City Training Center comedy pros
Wednesdays at 3:00 pm
$25
Improv House Party
Hosted by Second City talent and alumni
Every Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday at 7 pm
Zoom Virtual Variety Show
Hosted by Jeff Durocher and Howard Wallach
Thursdays at 7 pm
Mandala Markers Festival: Mandala South Asian Performing Arts
Hosted by various guests each week including Sameer Patel (conductor) and Ashwaty Chennat (choreographer) and with performances
Fridays at 8 pm
ReCeSz for Kidz at ComedySportz
30-minute break to play, dance, and imagine with the training center teachers
Weekdays at 12 pm
Movie Musical Monday
Hosted by Porchlight’s Casting Manager Christopher Pazdernik and guests
ComedySportz Show: Comedy for Everyone
Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 and 9:30 pm
Dance Health Month by See Chicago Dance (SCD)
Hosted by SCD and their partner, Chicago Dancers United
Tuesdays at 11:30 am
Wine Wednesdays with Spiaggia Restaurant
Hosted by Rachael Lowe
Wednesdays at 6 pm
The Wednesday Works Break Show
Hosted by The Second City
Thursdays at 12 pm
Film Center From Your Sofa
Hosted by Gene Siskel Film Center with various guests
Saturdays at 6 pm
Comedy of Errors: The Web Series
Hosted by A.B.L.E.’s teen ensembles
Mondays at 7 pm
Cigarette Sandwich: Power Hour
Hosted by the Annoyance Theatre
Every other Saturday at 9 pm
Monet and Chicago
Hosted by the Art Institute of Chicago
June 1 – June 25
$7-$10
Tools of the Trade
An exhibit hosted by the American Writers Museum
May 22 – June 13
Beer & Conservation: A Virtual Happy Hour
Hosted by Lincoln Park Zoo
Thursday at 5:30 PM
$15
Virtual Tours
Hosted by Hillary, owner of Inside Chicago Walking Tours
Fridays (5 pm), Saturdays (11 am), and Sundays (11 am)
CAC Live series
Hosted by Chicago Architecture Center Online program
Various dates and times
$8 plus fees
Featured Image Credit: Cliff Booth
