What’s On Without Leaving: Celebrating Mother’s Day And More

This weekend is a BIG one in iso. It’s Mother’s Day, for starters, so it’s the perfect time to show mum what she means to you — even if you can’t physically be together. It’s also my birthday, so feel free to shower me with love too, just saying.

Beyond both those super important events in your life, there’s heaps of other things happening to keep yourself entertained. From  THE Harry Potter reading Harry Potter, to watching Aussie rock legends The Living End live from Byron Bay.

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#1 Lay low and binge watch

Need a new show or movie to get through isolation? So. did I, so I asked the AWOL team to share their latest favourites. Details here.

#2 Take a wild ride

 

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Disney have released official POV videos of some of their most famous roller coasters, so you can make your stomach drop from your couch. Details here.

#3 Accio, audiobook

 

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Harry Potter himself (aka Danial Redcliffe) has teamed up with a bunch of celebs to read The Philosopher’s Stone, and it’s streaming for free. Details here.

#4 Watch The Living End live

 

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Virtual entertainment series Coopers’ Live, Loud & Local this Saturday May 8 will feature the likes of Aussie rock legends, The Living End. Details here.

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#5 Mother’s Day feast

 

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I think it’s safe to say that mum deserves a delicious treat this weekend, so we rounded up the best Mother’s Day food deals and packages. Details here.

#6 KFC has 25% off

 

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Speaking of good deals, KFC has a huge 25% off its whole menu this weekend when order delivery through Menulog. Details here.

#7 DIY Scotch Fingers

 

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The next recipe released by biccie giant, Arnott’s, was their simple yet classic Scotch Finger. With only four ingredients it’s perfect for newbs. Details here.

#8 A dangerous idea

 

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The people behind Festival of Dangerous Ideas have announced a free, live digital conversation series taking place this weekend. Details here.

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#9 Shake it like Britney

 

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Immerse Yourself In The Beauty Of Australia’s Landscape At The ‘Our Country’ Exhibition

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I kid you not, a virtual Britney Spears dance class is being held on May 23 by her choreographer, Zae Northy. Be still my little 90s heart. Details here.

#10 Learn to draw

 

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Need a new iso hobby? We spoke to the Aussie artist who’s worked on Simpsons Comics, Futurama, Rick and Morty and more. Details here.

#11 Train your pooch

 

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Puppy preschools aren’t in action right now, so we asked an expert how to train a new dog by yourself in isolation. Details here.

#12 Together In Art

 

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The Art Gallery of New South Wales has recently launched Together In Art to provide meaningful encounters with art during its temporary closure. Details here.

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