As residents in Greater Sudbury continue to practice social distancing — some self isolating at home — the days can get monotonous.
There is only so much Netflix one can binge.
So Sudbury.com has put together a list of local virtual events and projects to keep adults busy and offer some welcome distraction from the COVID-19 pandemic.
If you're planning an online performance, class, presentation or other event in Greater Sudbury, send the details to [email protected] so we can spread the word.
ARCtivate 2020 – A Virtual at Home Movement Challenge
ARC Climbing Yoga Fitness will host its first ever Virtual Challenge, ARCtivate 2020 – At home edition.
Experts say it takes 40 days to change or create a new habit.
ARCtivate does just that by asking everyone who participates to get moving for at least 20 minutes daily for 40 days.
Through ARC's social media and YouTube channels, staff will host daily home workouts, yoga classes, and online workshops, in the hopes to help our community members create a new healthy habit, or get people moving and maintain their healthy lifestyles from home.
The fun begins April 5 and runs until May 14.
ARCtivate is free for current members and "pay what you can" for all other participants. Click here to register.
Trivia Night
Nickel City Trivia is hosting "The Quarantine Quiz" every Tuesday and Friday night at 8 p.m.
"It's free to join and aimed at having something fun and unique to do in these difficult times," creator Brendan Roy said.
Watch for it on Facebook and Instragram.
Film Festival
In light of the COVID-19 pandemic effectively shutting down the entertainment industry, Adric Cluff has created an online film festival dedicated to screening any and all independent movies submitted via my social media accounts.
The "In Quarantine Film Festival" will compised of "made at home films." So, how do you get involved?
- Make a movie.
- Shoot it with minimal cast, minimal crew, solo if possible.
- Submissions will be rated based on the content of their story, not the glossiness of their presentation.
- All skill levels, all experience levels.
- Join the film festival, in cyberspace!
There are rules: No nudity, no politics, no religion.
The first screening weekend is scheduled for April 3 to April 5. For more information click here.
Virtual Film Screenings
Sudbury Indie Cinema is hosting a virtual cinema. With the purchase of an e-ticket for $12 you get access for 72-hours to watch one of these featured films online.
Now playing: Bacurau and Corpus Christi
Coming April 3: The Wild Goose Lake
Coming April 10: Extra Ordinary (Ireland, comedy)
For more information visit Sudbury Indie Cinema on Facebook.
Virtual Variety Show
Sudbury Arts Council is presenting a virtual variety show on April 6.
A dozen independent singers and songwriters, musicians, rappers and comedians will perform 10-minute sets remotely from their homes.
The collective performance will be streamed live on Facebook from 6:30 to 8:30 pm.
Click here to watch.
The lineup includes comics Lesley Lynn and Shawn McLaren, and singers and musicians including Morgan Vienneau, Rod and Kass Bazinet, duo Nik & Julianne, Pierre Laframboise, Nik Landry, Mike Major, Jordel Downey and more.
The event is free to watch online, but a GoFundMe campaign will run throughout the performance, with all funds contributed going directly to artists taking part in the stream.
Walk, Strut, Dance and Feel Better
Sky Slywchuk @walkstrutdance is hosting video dance classes on Zoom.
"I know for some being stuck at home means less opportunities to Walk Strut Dance your way to endorphins," Slywchuk said.
Click here and groove Tuesdays to Saturdays at 5 p.m.
Get a mystery sewing package delivered to your door
Sew Local Stitch Lounge is offering crafters with creative sewing projects to keep them busy during self isolation.
The kits are delivered to your doorstep once a week for four weeks and include video tutorials and all the supplies for your next project.
Get more info here.
Virtual Knit Nights
Sweet Yarns, located at 1465 Bancroft Dr., is livestreaming knitting circles on its Facebook page every Thursday night from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Join in here.
Martial arts classes
KMAC is offering free online martial arts classes via Zoom in Greater Sudbury.
If you'd like to participate, send an email to [email protected] with your name and age to receive the link.
Fitness classes for adults and kids
Apex Warrior is offering free adult classes online everyday from March 30 to April 5 at 8 a.m. and 5:30 pm. Anyone can participate. Sing up at ApexWarrior.ca.
Beginning April 6, Apex will offer free online workout classes for kids on Monday, Thursday and Friday. More information here.
Mixology classes
Cheekily titled 'Drinking at the End of the World,' Dan Cronin can help you unlock your inner mixologist.
The Alibi Room bartender is teaching folks the fine art of mixology through his regular Facebook video series Drinking at the End of the World.
Watch for the videos everyday around 6 p.m. on Cronin's Facebook page.
Live COVID-19 tax and other relief for business owners
Do you want to learn more about tax and other relief for business owners surrounding COVID-19? The Sudbury Chamber of Commerce will be livestreaming Rock Lapalme of Baker Tilly who will answer any questions you may have.
Click here to join the discussion on April 8 from 2 p.m. tp 3 p.m.
