What’s On Without Leaving: The Easter Long Weekend Edition

Kassia is the Editor of AWOL, and a straight-up travel…

There’s no ignoring the fact that it’s going to be a weird Easter this year, but that doesn’t mean it can’t still be a fun one.

There are still plenty of local places for you to stock up on tasty traditional delights, the best theatre and music is coming direct to your home and there are even dance groups to join.

Here are our top picks for the best things to do this Easter.

See

#1 Enjoy Coachella

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Yes, you heard me. Coachella is cancelled but you can tune into the best footage of the iconic festival from the last 20 years for a one time stream. Details here.

#2 The OG Fleabag

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We’re all probably deep into rewatching the Fleabag TV series, but now you can enjoy the original theatre production too. Details here.

#3 Your fave musical theatre

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Speaking of the theatre, for the first time ever you can watch Andrew Lloyd Webber musicals online for free. Details here.

#4 Catch a comedy show

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Sydney’s iconic Stonewall Hotel on Oxford Street is now holding a weekly live-streamed show with DJs, Drag icons and plenty of comedy acts. Details here.

#5 Dreamwork’s best kids flicks

Good news for parents, families and big kids alike! Your favourite DreamWorks characters from movies including Madagascar, Shrek, Kung Fu Panda, Puss in Boots, and more are now available to stream on Netflix in Australia and New Zealand. pic.twitter.com/BzQEQ2mwlS

— Netflix ANZ (@NetflixANZ) April 5, 2020

A bunch of Dreamworks’ most iconic movies just hit Netflix and you know you want to binge Shrek andMadagascar. Details here.

Consume

#6 The traditional Easter fare

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It’s not too late to stock up on the best eggs, buns and other Easter treats from your local area to make your Long Weekend feel special. Details here.

#7 Lune Hot Cross Cruffins

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On that note, if you’re in Melbourne you definitely need to order yourself a whole bunch of Lune Croissanterie’s take on hot cross buns. Details here.

#8 Whatever Maggie Beer cooks next

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Culinary Queen, Maggie Beer, is releasing a new video each day teaching the rest of us a simple recipe that you KNOW will taste good. Details here.

#9 Oporto sauces

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Oporto have partnered with Foodbank to provide a meal for those in need for every jar of sauce purchased. Plus they have free delivery this weekend. Details here.

Do

#10 Drinking games

Switch the dining table for your Zoom chat and spice things up with a few drinking games (responsibly, of course). Details here.

#11 Become a Plant Parent

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There is no time like the present to start gardening, especially with The Jungle Collective’s online plant sale this weekend. Details here.

#12 Join the Poof Doof

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Normally you’d have to be in Melbourne or Sydney to join in the festivities of this iconic Gay Bar, but now they’re live-streaming the party. Details here.