The best virtual events you can attend from home
Get "knotty" with macrame cord (just make sure you buy some ahead of time) in this online craft session, where you learn how to create patterned plant hangers that can add some flair to your home decor.
Beginners Knitting Class
Looking for the perfect hobby for restless hands? Pick up those needles and a ball of yarn as you discover the fundamentals of knitting during this easy-to-follow, welcoming online class led by an experienced knitter.
Cocusocial Online Class: Handmade Empanadas
Master this savory (or sweet, if you prefer) pastry with the help of chef Jen, who will guide you through the process of shaping your dough, stuffing it with delicious fillings, and then sealing your empanadas before they bake.
Michelin Star Italian Cuisine Online Cooking Class
Start making world-class Italian cuisine in your own kitchen by attending this two-hour class, where a chef will guide you through recipes for homemade gnocchi and tiramisu.
Lift Weights Online & Tone Up: Real Women Lift Weights
Join a live training session on Friday mornings and get strong with a group of women. Roll up with dumbbells and get ready to move and breathe through a guided forty-five minute session that focuses on form and introduces you to a community of fellow lifters.
Learn Indonesian Batik at Home
Batik is an Indonesian technique of wax-resist dyeing that can help you create fantastic textile art. Join teacher Usman to learn how to make a gorgeous Indonesian scarf or table runner, perfect for beginners.
Virtual Writing Hour with the National Portrait Gallery
Draw inspiration from the National Portrait Gallery's collection. Via prompts and visual art, you'll be guided to write and create.
Live Guided Meditation Hosted by Meditation Breaks
Want to meditate but just can't seem to do it on your own? This event series is the answer. Log on and meditate with others with instruction. Calm your mind and open your heart.
Online Portrait Club
Join a virtual artist's salon and have some fun as both an artist and a model. You'll be put into a group with other artists and take turns sketching others in the virtual room.
Rocket Yoga with Ace
If you like an active, challenging yoga class, Rocket Yoga is calling your name. This style can be difficult to find in studios, so log on to move, breathe, and sweat in a practice that will push you physically and calm you mentally.
2024 Total Solar Eclipse: Through the Eyes of NASA
As the total solar eclipse passes over Mexico, the United States, and Canada, join NASA for this virtual event where you'll learn more about where to view the celestial event, eye saftey, and how to access more information about eclipses.
The Walrus Talks: It's Electric
Look beyond the electrification of transportation and heating during this talk that focuses on the ways that electricity can be harnessed to create a decarbonized future.
Ballet Barre for Adults with Natasha Tobin
Tap into your inner dancer from home, and find grace and strength while having a bit of fun. This class is great for new dancers and those with some experience who want to get back to dance — all you need is a chair and an open mind.
Beyond Body Yoga
Taking place every second and fourth Friday, this yoga class goes beyond stretching, demonstrating how the practice can be used to reduce anxiety, build confidence, and increase self-awareness.
Hummus & Beyond: Turkish Meze with Ozlem Warren
Learn the secrets of traditional Turkish flatbread and warm hummus made from scratch during this cooking demo that focuses on delicious meze dishes.
How to Grow a Dye Garden with Aaron Sanders Head
This three-part course helmed by a textile artist will show you how to plan, grow, and harvest a garden of plants that can be used to create vibrant natural dyes.
An Evening with Don Winslow
A former investigator and anti-terrorist trainer, crime novelist Don Winslow sits down to chat about the final book be plans to write, "City in Ruins."
Thai Red Curry
Learn how to cook a versatile Thai red curry that can be used in various dishes — all with the help of chef Jen. You'll follow along as Jen prepares the curry (you'll get a list of ingredients) and steams some rice to serve it with.
Cuisine of Different Cultures: Chicken Parmesan
Explore recipes from around the world during this cooking class presented by the Atlantic Institute. This month, a chef will show attendees how to cook the perfect chicken parmesan, accompanied by pasta of your choice.
Restorative Yoga for Stress Relief
Restorative yoga offers a slower practice in which you hold shapes for several minutes while being led in breathwork and meditation. If you deal with stress, this class offers tools that can help it drop away — including a deep "yogic sleep" meditation.
Finding Wellbeing Through Poetry
Discover the joys and comforts of poetry in this workshop, when author and poet Lauren Ducrey guides participants in how to find their words—and then capture them for the page. Enjoy the process of creation while also taking in the powerful works of your peers.
Neapolitan Pizza
Master the skill of making pizza from scratch — a skill you can put to use again and again. Start by crafting a quick rising pizza dough and properly kneading it, then mix up a perfect marinara sauce, and enjoy a wonderful pie.
Classic Ravioli from Scratch
Put away that package of frozen ravioli and learn how to make your own, from scratch. In this hands-on class, you'll hand-roll dough, insert fillings, and boil to perfection — no pasta machine required.
Life Without Light: Creatures in the Dark With Sarah McAnulty
Squid biologist Dr. Sarah McAnulty leads this four-part class where attendees learn about creatures that spend most of their lives in the dark — from fish that only exist deep underwater to animals that burrow into the ground.
Declutter: D.I.Y. Minimalist Capsule Wardrobe Workshop for Beginners
It's time to conduct a spring cleaning on your wardrobe with this workshop geared to help you keep the things you love and say goodbye to the clothes that no longer serve you.
Minimalist Kitchen Workshop
If you feel overwhelmed by kitchen clutter, this class will help you streamline your cooking space. Design a kitchen customized to your needs and preferences, so that you can find everything you need and enjoy cooking again.
Moderate-to-Intermediate Yoga with Master Teacher Amber LaPointe
Build strength, flexibility, and inner calm during a class guided by respected yoga teacher Amber LaPointe. This class is perfect for building up to more advanced postures and deepening your meditation, all while receiving guidance in the comfort of home.
The best virtual events you can attend from home
Crafting Macrame Plant Hangers
Get "knotty" with macrame cord (just make sure you buy some ahead of time) in this online craft session, where you learn how to create patterned plant hangers that can add some flair to your home decor.
Beginners Knitting Class
Looking for the perfect hobby for restless hands? Pick up those needles and a ball of yarn as you discover the fundamentals of knitting during this easy-to-follow, welcoming online class led by an experienced knitter.
Cocusocial Online Class: Handmade Empanadas
Master this savory (or sweet, if you prefer) pastry with the help of chef Jen, who will guide you through the process of shaping your dough, stuffing it with delicious fillings, and then sealing your empanadas before they bake.
Michelin Star Italian Cuisine Online Cooking Class
Start making world-class Italian cuisine in your own kitchen by attending this two-hour class, where a chef will guide you through recipes for homemade gnocchi and tiramisu.
Lift Weights Online & Tone Up: Real Women Lift Weights
Join a live training session on Friday mornings and get strong with a group of women. Roll up with dumbbells and get ready to move and breathe through a guided forty-five minute session that focuses on form and introduces you to a community of fellow lifters.
Learn Indonesian Batik at Home
Batik is an Indonesian technique of wax-resist dyeing that can help you create fantastic textile art. Join teacher Usman to learn how to make a gorgeous Indonesian scarf or table runner, perfect for beginners.
Virtual Writing Hour with the National Portrait Gallery
Draw inspiration from the National Portrait Gallery's collection. Via prompts and visual art, you'll be guided to write and create.
Live Guided Meditation Hosted by Meditation Breaks
Want to meditate but just can't seem to do it on your own? This event series is the answer. Log on and meditate with others with instruction. Calm your mind and open your heart.
Online Portrait Club
Join a virtual artist's salon and have some fun as both an artist and a model. You'll be put into a group with other artists and take turns sketching others in the virtual room.
Rocket Yoga with Ace
If you like an active, challenging yoga class, Rocket Yoga is calling your name. This style can be difficult to find in studios, so log on to move, breathe, and sweat in a practice that will push you physically and calm you mentally.
2024 Total Solar Eclipse: Through the Eyes of NASA
As the total solar eclipse passes over Mexico, the United States, and Canada, join NASA for this virtual event where you'll learn more about where to view the celestial event, eye saftey, and how to access more information about eclipses.
The Walrus Talks: It's Electric
Look beyond the electrification of transportation and heating during this talk that focuses on the ways that electricity can be harnessed to create a decarbonized future.
Ballet Barre for Adults with Natasha Tobin
Tap into your inner dancer from home, and find grace and strength while having a bit of fun. This class is great for new dancers and those with some experience who want to get back to dance — all you need is a chair and an open mind.
Beyond Body Yoga
Taking place every second and fourth Friday, this yoga class goes beyond stretching, demonstrating how the practice can be used to reduce anxiety, build confidence, and increase self-awareness.
Hummus & Beyond: Turkish Meze with Ozlem Warren
Learn the secrets of traditional Turkish flatbread and warm hummus made from scratch during this cooking demo that focuses on delicious meze dishes.
How to Grow a Dye Garden with Aaron Sanders Head
This three-part course helmed by a textile artist will show you how to plan, grow, and harvest a garden of plants that can be used to create vibrant natural dyes.
An Evening with Don Winslow
A former investigator and anti-terrorist trainer, crime novelist Don Winslow sits down to chat about the final book be plans to write, "City in Ruins."
Thai Red Curry
Learn how to cook a versatile Thai red curry that can be used in various dishes — all with the help of chef Jen. You'll follow along as Jen prepares the curry (you'll get a list of ingredients) and steams some rice to serve it with.
Cuisine of Different Cultures: Chicken Parmesan
Explore recipes from around the world during this cooking class presented by the Atlantic Institute. This month, a chef will show attendees how to cook the perfect chicken parmesan, accompanied by pasta of your choice.
Restorative Yoga for Stress Relief
Restorative yoga offers a slower practice in which you hold shapes for several minutes while being led in breathwork and meditation. If you deal with stress, this class offers tools that can help it drop away — including a deep "yogic sleep" meditation.
Finding Wellbeing Through Poetry
Discover the joys and comforts of poetry in this workshop, when author and poet Lauren Ducrey guides participants in how to find their words—and then capture them for the page. Enjoy the process of creation while also taking in the powerful works of your peers.
Neapolitan Pizza
Master the skill of making pizza from scratch — a skill you can put to use again and again. Start by crafting a quick rising pizza dough and properly kneading it, then mix up a perfect marinara sauce, and enjoy a wonderful pie.
Classic Ravioli from Scratch
Put away that package of frozen ravioli and learn how to make your own, from scratch. In this hands-on class, you'll hand-roll dough, insert fillings, and boil to perfection — no pasta machine required.
Life Without Light: Creatures in the Dark With Sarah McAnulty
Squid biologist Dr. Sarah McAnulty leads this four-part class where attendees learn about creatures that spend most of their lives in the dark — from fish that only exist deep underwater to animals that burrow into the ground.
Declutter: D.I.Y. Minimalist Capsule Wardrobe Workshop for Beginners
It's time to conduct a spring cleaning on your wardrobe with this workshop geared to help you keep the things you love and say goodbye to the clothes that no longer serve you.
Minimalist Kitchen Workshop
If you feel overwhelmed by kitchen clutter, this class will help you streamline your cooking space. Design a kitchen customized to your needs and preferences, so that you can find everything you need and enjoy cooking again.
Moderate-to-Intermediate Yoga with Master Teacher Amber LaPointe
Build strength, flexibility, and inner calm during a class guided by respected yoga teacher Amber LaPointe. This class is perfect for building up to more advanced postures and deepening your meditation, all while receiving guidance in the comfort of home.