TOP 10 VIRTUAL EVENTS TO KICKSTART 2021
As the world continues to reel from the impact of the pandemic with yet another lockdown, the show, as they say, must go on. The good news is that since the beginning of the pandemic the events industry has quickly evolved and adapted to the virtual world and is providing us with the most disparate, quirky and interactive online experience we can imagine.
As we’ve been there done that twice already, this time around we might have a clearer idea of what we want to get out from the lockdown - being picking up a new skill or going in complete stand by and relax. But for those who have already gone through their pandemic bucket-list, we have trawled the internet and compiled a fresh Top 10 Virtual Events to kickstart the year on the positive note and fight off the January blues!
Brunch & Yoga virtual masterclass brought to you by Dinner Ladies & Edwina Melsom.
As 99% of the world population begins the New Year with fitness and health related resolutions (that last more or less a month), why not gift yourself, friends and colleagues this quirky offering? bringing together classic flow and tasty food, you’ll be guided through how to make a delicious shakshouka, followed by an hour of revitalizing yoga. A deadly combination to kickstart your wellbeing journey!
2. Host an interactive Quiz - or let The Big Smoke be your host!
During the first lockdown Zoom quickly became part of our daily routine as it’s a favourite among businesses to hold meetings as well as for people to stay connected. If you’re hosting virtual drinks and want an ice-breaking event to start the night - The Big Smoke builds interactive quizzes complete with leaderboard and prizes for the winner by gathering information and formulating personal and funny questions that will create bonding moments!
3. Bingo like you’ve never played it before!
Hosted by The Big Smoke and Ade Leigh from Ping Pong Fight Club - it’s a 45 minutes live show where tongue in cheek banter mixes in with sharp hearing, memory and attention to detail. It consists of 3 rounds, one of which will challenge your visualization skills with a fun challenge thrown in after each one. A fun-filled quirky event to spice up your zoom calls and the perfect interlude in-between meetings to keep your crew engaged, focussed and uplifted!
4. Join The Big Smoke for a virtual in-house Scavenger Hunt
Exercise your creative problem solving skills, improve team bonding and create ace social-media worthy content with our Virtual Scavenger Hunt - a race against the clock that will surely get your steps in for the day! Join a fun-filled, shared experience made of 21 bespoke challenges that can be done from the comfort of your home, all thanks to the magic of technology). The best part will be watching over the content from the day with a drink on hand and watching your friends reactions live!
5. Unleash your artistic self with a Forbiddendog's online life drawing event.
Make your next Friday in one to remember with a live-streamed performance, you'll be able to recreate the human form at its most simple - with insightful drawing tips from Artist and Tutor Dolph Van Eden. Make it more fun by making it BYOB and involving your friends and flatmates to a who can draw it better challenge!
6. Join Ping Pong Fight Club for a private, exclusive and fun-filled Game Show.
Transform your living room into a ping pong playground and join us on Zoom for a 45 minute show featuring ping pong related challenge rounds, trivia, music and game show banter!
It’s fast, fun and furious entertainment with bonus team points awarded for best ping pong attire and artistic interpretation. No equipment? No problem, they have also teamed up with Teesport which will deliver to you everything you need, so you can show your best skills in no time!
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7. Bake beyond banana bread with the Bread Ahead baking workshop.
If you’re not ready to wave goodbye to sugary goodnesses then grab yourself a baker’s hat and join a two hours live workshop where you will learn and learn how to make doughnuts, crème pâtissière and raspberry jam. The recipes are designed for bakers of all skill levels and to be mixed by hand, using domestic kitchen utensils, so no specialist equipment is needed!
8. Fulfil your jockey dream with At the Races virtual horse races.
The key word is strategic planning - from grooming and training your horses to sabotaging your rivals, whose horse will win? At the Races gives you a real insight in to the exciting reality of racetracks like Ascot’s - of course, the best moment is cheering your horse on the track with your team. Good strategies, excellent communication and unforgettable bonding moments make this the ideal team building activity.
For bookings or more informations please send an email to: enquiries@thebigsmokeevents.com
9. Pick up a new skills and learn to knit with We are Knitters.
Feeling chilly? Make yourself a cozy and fashionable knitted vest following the tutorials led by influencer Jonahhands of We Are Knitters - a sustainable fashion brand specialized in knits and crochets. Tune on their Instagram page every Saturday and Sunday at 5pm! By the end of lockdown your winter wardrobe will be filled with cozy knits. They make a thoughtful gift too!
10. Eager to learn more? Join Masterclass
Described as the “best educational investment” you can make, Masterclass is a portal of online courses taught by experts and celebrities in any given field. From photography to cooking and sport, you will have la creme de la creme a click away! For just £14 a month you will have access to infinite content, tips and tricks from your favorite celebrities whilst also having the opportunities to dip your toes into a new world!