Due to the current situation, many concerts and other events have been canceled. Our calendar (and free events lists) here at Triangle on the Cheap are sort of like ghost towns. We've put up "canceled" signs on many events, but even the ones that aren't marked as canceled most likely have been canceled. That live events calendar will be ready to go when we get past this. For now, our focus … [Read more...] about Updated Virtual Events Calendar — Tyler Childers, Andrea Bocelli, Broadway stars, much more
Entertainment
Stars In The House – Live Performances By Broadway & Film Stars
SiriusXM Broadway host Seth Rudetsky and producer James Wesley will produce a daily live streamed concert series, Stars in the House, featuring starts or stage and screen performing live (from home!) to promote support for The Actors Fund and its services. Shows will air daily at 2 p.m. and 8 p.m. Eastern Time on The Actor's Fund's YouTube channel. Each show will feature a live performance by a … [Read more...] about Stars In The House – Live Performances By Broadway & Film Stars
Fun ways to paint at home, with options from local studios, every Bob Ross episode, and even paint-by-number kits for adults
If you've already made quick work of the Netflix catalogue, and you'd like to do something a little bit different during your time at home, how about painting? Even if you don't have any artistic talent that you know of, there is plenty of help available to guide you as you create your masterpiece. Paint and Sip at Home Local studios that offer "paint and sip" events have had to close their … [Read more...] about Fun ways to paint at home, with options from local studios, every Bob Ross episode, and even paint-by-number kits for adults
Live and Rockin’ on Bynum Front Porch — Virtual Show with music and storytelling
Bynum Front Porch, at 950 Bynum Road in Pittsboro (Chatham County), is a relaxed setting to enjoy music, and worth the drive from other parts of the Triangle. They host several regularly scheduled events, including storytelling, a music series, and a bluegrass jam session, open to all. Bynum Front Porch is a nonprofit that rents the old Bynum General Store, turning it into a community gathering … [Read more...] about Live and Rockin’ on Bynum Front Porch — Virtual Show with music and storytelling
Pickathon presents A Concert A Day for MusiCares
Pickathon is opening their vaults to premiere 60 concerts in 60 days. This limited-time, “best of” series of free concerts streams will highlight some of Pickathon's most memorable performances to help musicians in need, with all viewer donations going directly to Recording Academy / GRAMMYs' MusiCares initiative. The concerts will start Wednesday, April 8th, 2020, and continue for 60 days. … [Read more...] about Pickathon presents A Concert A Day for MusiCares
Saturday Night Seder stars Ben Platt, Josh Groban, Fran Drescher, Jason Alexander, and many more, benefiting emergency response fund
On the fourth night of Passover, Saturday, April 11th, 2020, enjoy a free streaming Passover Seder. Saturday Night Seder will start at 8 p.m. ET. You can watch at the above link. It's free to watch, but is a benefit for CDC Foundation's Coronavirus Emergency Response Fund. A huge number of stars will be sharing stories and songs from their own homes. Rabbi Amichai Lau-Lavie … [Read more...] about Saturday Night Seder stars Ben Platt, Josh Groban, Fran Drescher, Jason Alexander, and many more, benefiting emergency response fund
Live streams for kids, including children’s concerts, zoo visits, authors reading, art lessons, more
Most kids will be home from school for several weeks. Children's book authors are rising to the occasion, presenting free online story times, where they read their books out loud. This is a unique opportunity for kids to get to know their favorite author (or a new one.) In addition, other organizations will be offering some live streaming activities for kids. These will take place on … [Read more...] about Live streams for kids, including children’s concerts, zoo visits, authors reading, art lessons, more
Andrea Bocelli will perform in Milan’s empty Duomo Cathedral on Easter — watch for free
Andrea Bocelli will perform in an empty Duomo Cathedral in Milan, Italy, on Easter, April 12th, 2020. The concert, called Bocelli: Music for Hope, will be streamed for free on his YouTube channel. On the East Coast, it will be at 1 p.m. He will be accompanied only by cathedral organist Emanuelle Vianelli. With live church services being canceled, Bocelli's performance … [Read more...] about Andrea Bocelli will perform in Milan’s empty Duomo Cathedral on Easter — watch for free
Shake Sugaree Americana Residency with Jonathan Byrd streams each week at The Kraken in Chapel Hill
The Kraken, 2823 NC Highway 54 W, in Chapel Hill, is a roadhouse a few miles west of downtown Chapel Hill and Carrboro and a few miles east of Saxapahaw. It features a great front porch, free pool, and live music. They also show all the UNC basketball games. The Kraken, like all bars in North Carolina, is closed for while. However, every Wednesday night, from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m., … [Read more...] about Shake Sugaree Americana Residency with Jonathan Byrd streams each week at The Kraken in Chapel Hill
‘One World Together At Home’ To Feature Lady Gaga, John Legend, Billie Eilish, Andrea Bocelli and tons more superstars
A global televised and streamed special One World: Together At Home will be on Saturday, April 18th, 2020, from 9 p.m. to 11 p.m. EDT (still to be confirmed). The historic broadcast will be hosted by Jimmy Fallon, Jimmy Kimmel and Stephen Colbert and air on CBS, NBC and ABC. Also, friends from Sesame Street will be on hand to help unify and inspire people around the world to take meaningful … [Read more...] about ‘One World Together At Home’ To Feature Lady Gaga, John Legend, Billie Eilish, Andrea Bocelli and tons more superstars
