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Leave the fancy N95 masks for healthcare professionals and fashion a simple cloth mask to protect yourself when going outside.
The multi-talented Chicago singer, rapper and instrumentalist talks about his inspirations and dream collaborations.
The Adler Planetarium, Field Museum and more beloved local institutions have introduced virtual exhibitions.
Flashing lights and joyous sing-alongs punctuate this neighborhood gathering in a time of social distancing.
Digital rental proceeds from a trio of movies are helping to keep the Southport Corridor theater afloat.
Though it's still possible to pick up to-go growlers of some of Chicago's best beer, you might nonetheless find yourself wistful for the days when you could...
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One of the city's most popular patties is going digital
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The subscription service is unlocking 500 hours’ worth of content for the first time in its history.
The series showcases aerial tours of destinations all over the United States.
Ready for some great news? Shark Week, which usually airs mid-summer, will actually take over our television screens this weekend.
Catch megahits such as ‘Cats’ and ‘The Phantom of the Opera’ on YouTube.
What do you tune into after the series’ finale? We’ve rounded up our favorite currently-streaming docuseries and docs.
You’ll still be able to get a taste of Coachella on April 10 at noon whent the doc premieres on YouTube.
Good news for parents with energetic kids: Amazon Prime took down the paywall for some of its children's content.
Originally scheduled for release in June, ESPN has moved up the debut to April 19.
Pro tip: consider having a Netflix Party to help you get through the quarantine.
Some of the best kids' movies 2020 has in store will now be available early.
Golden Globe and Emmy-winning British spy thriller Killing Eve is returning for season 3 two weeks ahead of schedule.
A streaming service specifically aimed at theater lovers.
The 38th annual FIFA (Festival International du Film sur l’Art) has decided to move online.
Why not delve into Netflix's library and sit down to finally watch Twin Peaks?
Virtual tours of beautiful places
The Broad is finally letting you spend as much time with its signature piece as you’d like.
Virtually make your way from Springer Mountain in Georgia to Mount Katahdin in Maine.
Take a soothing stroll along nearly 1,000 miles of Florida’s beaches from your couch.
Explore the interior and exterior (including spots inaccessible on the in-person tour) of this 1921 architectural landmark.
The site gives you several options for taking a look around.
If you've always wanted to go to The Neon Museum this might be your best chance for a while.
Don't miss out on some of the world's most beautiful natural wonders.
California's most famous haunted home, the Winchester Mystery House in San Jose is now offering free video tours.
A lot of major museums offer options for seeing works in their collection online.
You can now virtually tour 31 national parks across the USA.
Remember that vacation you were going to take? Neither do we.
Take a collective moment of pause to appreciate the cities we call ours.
Turn your home into the Magic Kingdom by using your computer, TV or other devices to go on a virtual ride.
A nine-screen, roughly hourlong one-take video of musicians performing in separate rooms.
Explore current shows in greater depth, or see specially curated presentations that are web-only.
Log onto the Kennedy Space Center's social media sites for a (virtual) intergalactic adventure.
Shift your point of view up, down and around in all directions. The result can seem downright trippy.
Learn something new
The Science of Well Being is now online, for free, no matter where you are in the world.
Hear directly from curators, artists and designers and see works featured in MoMA's collection.
You look like you could use a drink, and we've got just the thing.
Kids aren’t the only ones who can do their learning from home.
We’d always allow Massimo Bottura into our kitchens, but now he’s especially welcome.
There are many reasons why baking your own sourdough loaf is the perfect 2020 project.
We recommend Yale's "Introduction to Classical Music," or Harvard's interesting "Science & Cooking."
Keep the kids entertained
A new Harry Potter at Home online hub with hundreds of games, how-tos and activities.
All kids need to do is grab a piece of paper, sharpen a pencil and hop online.
Let Dolly Parton, the Queen of Country ready your little one to sleep.
It's that much easier for a family to manage music streaming at home.
Dav Pilkey, the author of the Captian Underpants and Dog Man series, is posting a free online video series.
The Oceans Initiative is here to make your dreams come true.
Make the most of staying in with these fun things to do at home.
Learning from home can be as fun as it is educational—if you know where to look.
Brooklyn artist Mo Willems is leading a free online drawing session every day at 1pm.
The eco-park in Miami just launched a new live video series and home school program.
Get a sense of what's growing on the land, how the livestock is keeping busy and much more.
Every weekday at 10am, a Lincoln Center artist will lead families in a fun and creative workshop.
Spotify just officially launched Spotify Kids, making it that much easier for the family to manage music streaming at home. Spotify Kids is geared for little listeners ages 12 and under, with a colorful interface that's instinctive and easy to use. Kids can search the library of more than 8,000 family-friendly tunes for the best Dinsey songs of all time, the best dance songs of all time or the best Kidz Bop songs of all time. Or they can easily explore more than 125 themed playlists including Taylor Swift, Billie Eilish, K-Pop, Frozen and more. There's even a Wash Your Hands playlist featuring the kiddie hygiene chart-topper "Wash Your Hands with Baby Shark!" Parents will appreciate the channels that make it easy to set up a soundtrack for the day's activities. Is it playtime? Then check out a channel where you have your choice of playlists featuring songs from the Beatles, to The Lion King, to old-school hip-hop, to Latino pop, to folk music, to the brainy and silly "mad scientist" and many more. Want to start the day off on a bright note? Play Morning Energía and you'll hear everything from a catchy tune from The Secret Life of Pets 2 to the legitimately awesome "Dance Monkey" by Tones and I. Spotify Kids is free for Spotify Premium Family subscribers at no additional charge, and can be downloaded on iOS or Android devices. Sign up to receive great Time Out New York Kids deals in your inbox each day.
Stories to make you smile
If you’re looking for a bit of peace and quiet, look no further than the Coral City Camera.
It all started with the balcony raves.
"It’s always cocktail hour in a crisis!"
The new parade includes song and characters from Coco, Moana and Frozen 2.
Two aliens might be the last, err, people you'd expect to hear shelter-in-place advice from.
Videos of cute animals doing cute things have officially taken over the Internet.
It all started last week as a one-day pop-up that turned into an all-weekend event.
Social distancing isn't just saving human lives it's also giving some animals time to roam free.
Working from home or hardly working? With pets around, sometimes it can be the latter.
Some people eat in times of crisis, and other people bake.
There are plenty of ways to show up for restaurant and bar workers during this uncertain time.
Zoos and aquariums are providing real-time feeds of their popular attractions, including lions and tigers and bears.
A few of the Shedd's rockhopper penguins went on a field trip through the aquarium.
