Solo DJ magic with Lizzy Karp. Image by Steve Adams.
By Loose Lips Mag
@looselipsmag
In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, it’s reasonable to say that most of us are feeling anxious, uneasy and distracted. While it’s important to continue practicing safe social distancing, cabin fever may soon be upon us. Let’s get through this together.
Check out this list of digital events, virtual health services and delivery options to keep you healthy and positive during this time.
This list is still developing. If you’d like your event added, please email hello@looselipsmedia.ca and we’ll do our best to include it.
End of April and May
FITNESS & MEDITATION
Instagram Live with One Yoga: Follow @oneyogalions for updates on daily Vinyasa and/or meditations.
Date: Everyday, so far
Where to Find: Instagram live
Virtual Club Row: Club Row is now offering a Daily Remote Fitness class via IGTV (you can also check the link in bio to donate to instructors!) and/or virtual rowing classes with the Club Row Beta App for those who have a rowing machine at home, or are able to rent one from the studio.
Date: Whenever, wherever (but home is best)
Where to find: Instructions to download the beta app here, or, tune into a daily workout on IGTV
Instagram Live with Movement108: Movement108 will be streaming classes via Instagram live almost daily, minimal equipment required! Check out their @movement108 and @movrofficial accounts for updates.
Date: Almost daily
Where to find: Instagram
Lululemon’s At-Home Series: “Over the next few weeks, we’ll be delivering daily content from our community and ambassadors to help you get #thesweatlife wherever you are.” Take a peek at Lululemon’s Instagram stories daily for at-home practices.
Date: Daily until further notice
Where to Find: Lulemon’s Instagram stories.
At-Home Barre Workouts: Get an endorphins boost that will help you stay energized (and happy) all day long. Start off with a warm-up and various upper body exercises, followed by a sequence of leg and seat work at the barre and core exercises on the floor.
Date: Choose from a selection of videos anytime, anywhere
Where to Find: Stream online at Bar Method or Barre3; both have a two week free trial period followed by monthly subscriptions
Online Workout Sessions with Planet Fitness: Don’t sacrifice your fitness for self-isolation. Luckily, Planet Fitness, one of North America’s largest chain gyms, will be offering free online classes for the next two weeks.
Date: Everyday
Where to Find: Planet Fitness’ Facebook page at 7PM EST everyday
Meditation and Yoga Online with Sky Ting TV: New York based yoga studio Sky Ting offers meditation and yoga classes for online streaming 24/7. No matter what your schedule holds, there is a video for you!
Date: Anytime!
Where to Find: Sky Ting TV website; free trial for one week followed by $20 a month
Sculpt Barre Classes: Tune in twice a week for barre workouts live from Winnipeg.
Date: Tuesday and Thursday at 9 AM
Where to Find: @Sb.wpg.live on Instagram
DANCE PARTIES AND CLASSES
Instagram Dance Parties with Mark Kanemura: Join in with Instagram’s perhaps most up-beat dancer for a dance party that’ll shake any anxiety out. P.S. He’s Lady Gaga’s former backup dancer!
Date: Has been daily recently; check Instagram for updates
Where to Find: @mkik808 on Instagram
City Dance Corps: Learn various styles of dance with these virtual class offerings. Find everything from salsa to ballet on Instagram live.
Date: Multiple classes per day
Where to Find: @Citydancecorps on Instagram
SCREENINGS, ACTIVITIES- LEARNING, EXPLORING, AND BEYOND
Stream Broadway productions with PBS: According to Hello Giggles, “with a $5 monthly donation (because PBS is a public broadcasting service) or a $60 annual donation, you get access not only to an extensive catalog of programming but also to some of the most popular Broadway shows out there, including Kinky Boots and The Sound of Music.” More streaming options also available here.
Virtual Tours of World Famous Museums: Explore the world with the help of virtual ‘field trips’ offered by a handful of popular tourist destinations.
Date: Anytime
Where to Find: Guggenheim Museum, Van Gogh Museum, the Louvre, Yellowstone National Park and Houston Zoo.
Draw with Author and Illustrator Jarrett J. Krosoczka: We all want to be a bit better at drawing, so here’s the perfect opportunity! Learn beginner level techniques everyday from Jarrett J. Krosoczka on Youtube Live.
Date: New videos everyday; see past live videos on his Youtube channel
Where to Find: Here
Take a Free Class from an Ivy League School: “Between Cornell, Dartmouth, Harvard, and the nation’s five other Ivy League schools, you can find more than 400 free, online classes aggregated on ClassCentral.com. Search “Yale” alone for courses on anatomy, classical music, the global financial crisis, Roman architecture, and beyond.” Information from the Inquirer.
Date: Anytime, anywhere
Where to Find: ClassCentral.com
Celebrity Story Time: Honestly, this is the best idea anyone has EVER had. Listen to Viola Davis read Rent Party Jazz or Mary Steenburgen bring life to Strega Nona, along with countless other beloved celebrities and stories.
Date: Available anytime
Where to Find: Storyline Online
MoMa Online Art Classes: One of New York’s most renowned museums is now offering free online courses! Find a range of topics from contemporary art, fashion, design, and photography.
Date: Anytime, anywhere
Where to Find: Here
HEALTH:
Online sessions with Allura Sex Therapy Centre: “Ready to take control of your sex life?” Virtual sessions will now be offered to new and existing clients of Allura Sex Therapy Centre. Loose Lips writer Erin Davidson is a Registered Clinical Counsellor at Allura.
Date: Effective March 17 until further notice
Where to Find: Here
Test Out Sexual Activities with Consent and Zero Judgment: Check out MojoUpgrade.com and fill out a series of yes-no-maybe questions about what you would like to try sexually. Once your partner has completed theirs as well, you will be emailed only the list of things you matched a ‘yes’ on. Fun and totally pressure free!
Date: Available anytime
Where to Find: MojoUpgrade.com
The Villij: The Villij, a Canadian wellness hub for women of colour, has created bi-monthly virtual workshops on a range of wellness topics. Tune in for classes on finances, nutrition, and physical and mental health.
Date: Keep updated on their website
Where to Find: Here
COOKING:
Baking Club with Christina Tosi: Bake with pastry chef Christina Tosi, the founder of the beloved bakery chain Milk Bar. Join in the Instagram baking club to make yummy treats with typical at-home ingredients.
Date: Each day at 2 PM EST
Where to Find: @christinatosi on Instagram
Kitchen Quarantine with Massimo Bottura: Meet Massimo Bottura, one of the world’s most recognizable chefs. Recreate his delicious offerings with daily cooking classes offered on Instagram IGTV.
Date: Everyday
Where to Find: @Massimobottura on Instagram
The Sauce with Audrey and Rob Gentile: Have you eaten at Buca restaurants? The well-known founders of this Toronto gem are showcasing the recipes behind fan favourites.
Date: Find past videos on Instagram
Where to Find: @Audrey_gentile on Instagram
Pastry with Dominique Ansel: Time to make sweet treats with the creator of the Cronut and one of the best pastry chefs in the world.
Date: Find a fundamentals tutorial on Masterclass, as well as lots of recipes on Instagram
Where to Find: @Dominiqueansel on Instagram
Bread with Laura Rogerson: Whether you have experience or not, Laura Rogerson’s bread tutorial is for you. Her IGTV video is the perfect way to start your bread journey.
Date: Access anytime
Where to Find: Here
DELIVERY:
Massy Books: Massy Books will deliver to anywhere in Metro Vancouver for free, $5 to anywhere in BC, and $10-15 to anywhere in Canada. Check out their current stock here, and support this beloved small business.
Date: Effective immediately, until further notice
Where to Find: Massybooks.com
Bare Knitwear: If you are local, Bare Knitwear is offering free pick up from their North Vancouver office. For the time being, they will also be offering FaceTime conversations with customers. An online chat system will also be set up soon, to offer the opportunity to send pictures of the items to potential customers. Bare Knitwear will also be shipping customers multiple sizes to try on, if needed. Use code SOLSTICE20 at checkout for an extra 20% off Bare Knitwear.
Where to Find: Bareknitwear.ca
Audiopile Records: Audiopile posting every day on Instagram with a selection of CDs and records for sale; they are now offering free delivery over $75 within select areas of Vancouver. Check their Instagram for details.
Twin Sails: Twin Sails brewing is now offering free beer delivery within the tri-cities, and a $10 flat rate delivery within the rest of the province. Contact the store to place your order.
Date: Effective after March 18
Where to Find: More information on Instagram here
Luppolo Brewing: Luppolo Brewing is helping you self-isolate with their latest endeavour: brew delivery. Orders can be placed via text or email and can be delivered anywhere within the city of Vancouver.
Date: Effective March 19
Where to Find: More information on their Instagram
Mariner Beer: Get beer delivered to anywhere in BC with Mariner Beer! Enjoy free same day delivery for orders placed before 3 PM and over $20 anywhere within the Tri-cities, Anmore, and Belcarra. Outside of this area will be delivered by Canada Post, with standard shipping rates applied.
Date: Effective March 18
Where to Find: Here
Creek and Gully Cider: Need cider? No problem, Creek and Gully is here for YOU. Enjoy free Canada-wide shipping on orders of 3+ bottles and 10% off orders picked up at the cidery.
Date: Effective March 19
Where to Find: More info on their website
For more food and delivery options check out our takeout listicle here.
Past
House of Love: Social Distance Edition: GORGEOUS / JACKING / SWEATY / DEEP / HOUSE. Even COVID-19 can’t stop looooove. The House of Love dance party, (now a social distance edition) is a fundraiser for AIDS Vancouver.
Date: April 4, 8 PM-LATE
Where to find: Event information to be updated here. Party will be streaming on Twitch. Finalized updates to come.
Virtual Wellness Workshops: “A series of virtual, interactive workshops on topics including loneliness, stress and boundaries. The sessions are free and hosted daily through the end of March.” Information from Seattle Times.
Date: Through to the end of March
Where to Find: View the schedule and sign-up here
Managing Financial Scarcity: Join in for this free online webinar about navigating your finances during the COVID-19 crisis. Mindful Money expert Chantel Chapman and Psychotherapist Hiroko Demichelis will combine their perspectives on financial distress and psychological trauma, hoping to help viewers fill their toolkit for financial stability.
Date: March 25
Time: 5:30- 6:45 PM
Where to Find: Here
The Quarantine Sessions: Watch as talented artists live stream concerts for isolated viewers.
Date: See dates on their Facebook Page
Where to Find: Here
Trans Scripts, Part I: The Women: “Trans Scripts centres on the lives of seven transgender women. These true stories, compiled from over 70 interviews from around the world, are honest, funny, moving, insightful and inspiring. But most of all, they are human, shedding light not on our differences, but on what all people share.”
Date: March 21, 8 PM PST
Where to Find: This pre-recorded performance will now be streaming online here. Those who already purchased a ticket to the live performance at the Firehall Arts Centre can email info@zeezeetheatre.ca for a password to log-in and view the work on Saturday, March 21 at 8pm. Alternatively, people can donate to the production via the website to gain access.
Kristi and Brittany are the co-founders and co-editors of Loose Lips Mag. Together with junior social media coordinator and writer Tayvie, they’re building their feminist media empire—leaving the patriarchy, charcuterie boards and empty bottles of wine in their wake. Loose Lips Media is grateful to operate on the unceded Coast Salish territory of the Musqueam, Squamish and Tsleil-Waututh First Nations
