5 Things to Do This Weekend
Our critics and writers have selected noteworthy cultural events to experience virtually.
Jan. 28, 2021
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Marvel Ebinum, left, and Victory Ebinum in a scene from “Kaduna,” which is streaming at the Films.Dance website, as well as on its Instagram and Facebook pages.Credit.Raymond Yusuff
In the mesmerizing, lushly shot short dance film “Kaduna,” the elegantly lanky young brothers Victory and Marvel Ebinum writhe in a dusty field and twist around each other like a double helix next to a rushing stream in their native Nigeria. The film is the first offering of Films.Dance, an ambitious global series that will debut a digital dance piece every Monday through May 3. The works will be available free on the project’s website and its Instagram and Facebook pages.
January 13th, 2021
Tycho performing in Oakland, California last year. Miikka Skaffari via Getty Images
The music industry is still in a bind. Many artists make the bulk of their income from performing live concerts around the world. Conventional gigs aren’t happening, though, due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. One potential solution could be Bandsintown Plus, a new subscription service dedicated to live music. For $9.99 per month, you’ll get an “all access pass” for more than 25 concerts each month. These have been produced exclusively for the platform you won’t find them on other streaming services, such as YouTube, Twitch, Spotify or Apple Music. Throughout January and February, you can expect performances from the following: