TOPIC OF THE WEEK May 15. 2020~

Livestreams & Virtual Concerts to Watch

As the nation adjusts to the new reality of life under self-quarantine in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic, a number of artists and musical institutions are taking the show online to share some musical joy during these trying times. With venues and bars on lock down across the country, there are plenty of things you can watch from the safety of your couch, thanks to the artists!!

May 19: Night Of Covenant House Stars - www.covenanthouse.org
Time: 9am ( In Japan Time)
HOW TO WATCH: Amazon Prime Video, Broadway on Demand, iHeartRadio Broadway, Facebook, Twitch, YouTube, and Stars in the House
Jon Bon Jovi, Dolly Parton, Meryl Streep, and other big names are set to perform for ‘Night Of Covenant House Stars’ a live stream concert in a celebration of support for young people experiencing homelessness and the heroism of frontline staff working 24/7 to keep them safe during the COVID-19 crisis.

May 21: Chor Leoni Men's Choir https://chorleoni.org/
Time: 11am ( In Japan Time)
HOW TO WATCH: Podcast
Vancouver, CANADA - Vancouver’s JUNO-nominated Chor Leoni Men’s Choir had their 2019/20 season cut short due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Check out their weekly podcast as they continue their work virtually!

May 22: Comic Relief US’s Red Nose Day - https://rednoseday.org
Time: 10am ( In Japan Time)
HOW TO WATCH: NBC
Comic Relief US’s Red Nose Day is set to return for its sixth year into the U.S. in 2020, to raise money and awareness for the millions of children who are living in poverty across America and around the world. Bringing its unique blend of fun and fundraising with big names like Gwen Stefani, Sam Smith, Blake Shelton and more, the multi-week campaign will culminate on Friday, May 22 (In Japan Time), with an action-packed, three-hour block of Red Nose Day programming at 10am, only on NBC.

May 23: The Westchester Arts & Music Block Party - https://wamblockparty.org/
Time: 10am ( In Japan Time)
HOW TO WATCH: on Instagram
Change up your Friday evenings with the Friday Night Live Stream (FNL) brought to you by the Westchester Arts & Music Block Party (WAM). WAM is all about supporting local arts and music. Period. During COVID-19, we are more united than ever in our efforts to support our talented community of artists with LIVE shows for all to enjoy.

May 23-25: Movement At Home - https://www.movement.us/
Time: 9am ( In Japan Time)
HOW TO WATCH: Movement’s website, Facebook and YouTube channels
Jorganizers will stream Movement At Home, a virtual edition of Detroit's Movement Music Festival, which usually takes place over Memorial Day weekend. In partnership with Beatport, the three-day live stream will be hosted on Beatport and Paxahau’s Twitch channels and broadcasted on Movement's website, Facebook and YouTube channels. Lineup and programming to be announced sppn, featuring Movement 2020 artists and surprise guests.

May 25: National Memory Day Concert - http://www.pbs.org/
national-memorial-day-concert/home/
Time: 9am ( In Japan Time)
HOW TO WATCH: Facebook, YouTube and on PBS
The annual National Memory Day Concert that traditionally airs from the West Lawn of the U.S. Capitol will switch to a virtual event. Hosted by Joe Mantegna and Gary Sinise, the PBS concert will feature new performances and tributes filmed around the country to honor the military as well as heroes on the frontline of the pandemic crisis.

May 31: Digital Drag Fest - https://www.digitaldragfest.com/
HOW TO WATCH: on the website
Digital Drag Fest is hosting Writing With Pride, a day of panels in performances in celebration of LGBTQ+ songwriters and performers. RuPaul’s Drag Race and Drag Race All Stars winners Alaska, Jinxk Monsoon, and Trixie Mattel will participate alongside pop secret weapons Justin Tranter and Leland. Mattel, Tranter, and Leland will host a kick-off panel and performance in the afternoon before artists like Sharon Needles, Manila Luzon, and pop star Bright Light Bright Light take the virtual stage to perform and tell the stories behind their songs.

June 7: Dear Class of 2020 - www.youtube.com/watch?v=rxpTjcouaeQ
Time: 4am ( In Japan Time)
HOW TO WATCH: You Tube
Lady Gaga, BTS and Barack Obama are set to give a commencement speech during YouTube's "Dear Class of 2020" virtual commencement. The event will also feature appearances by Alicia Keys, Kelly Rowland, and more. The schedule will be announced May 17!

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