How to enjoy your usual Saturday night without leaving your house or inviting friends over
Staying in is the new going out!
Last updated 14th Jan 2021
As we continue as a nation to help protect the NHS and stop the spread of the Coronavirus, we are being told to stay at home, with bars and restaurants all shut. So, with that in mind, all Saturday night out plans on hold.
Don't worry though, here at Downtown Radio we have some great ideas for an alternative night 'out', which is most definitely staying in, so whether it's enjoying your night at your (home) cinema, or having a kitchen rave listening to Downtown Radio, you'll love these alternatives to a Saturday night out.
Here are ways for an alternative Saturday night without leaving your house
Gig cancelled? Watch a replay on TV
Were you planning on going to a gig, but it's been cancelled or postponed?
There are plenty of gigs available to watch online and some artists such as Coldplay's Chris Martin and John Legend have been treating fans to a free gig straight from their home.
Stream a gig to your TV and imagine you're right in the middle of the action.🙌
Turn on Downtown Radio to have a party
A nightclub might be out of the question now, but why not turn on Downtown Radio on Saturday night and get your party shoes on. We'll be playing the biggest hits and the biggest throwbacks in the mix.
Catch up with your friends
Of course the weekend is when most people see their friends, but with the advice being that we shouldn't leave our house, why not catch up with them virtually.
There are plenty of apps you can use to video call your friends, try Zoom, Facebook Messenger, WhatsApp, Skype or FaceTime if you're on an Apple device.
Swap the cinema for a home cinema
While the cinemas are closed this is when your TV will come into its own. 'Sit down' with your mates and watch a film together. There are plenty of websites you can use to watch the same programme or film with your friends. Services with Netflix Party and Kast will enable you to chat to your friends while you're watching something.
Play board games virtually
Admittedly, it's not quite the same, but you can still play board games with friends, albeit remotely. There are plenty of apps that will allow you to join up with your mates and play the same game together in real time.
Karaoke 'with' mates
Most people love a sing-song, so why should being apart stop you. There are plenty of Karaoke computer games, CDs and even YouTube has some backing tracks for you sing along to.
Karaoke is no fun without your mates of course, so hook up with them online and share the fun you'd normally have with them.
Enjoy a meal in
This weekend treat someone you live with to a meal. Make the meal a bit different to what you might normally cook, whether it's tapas, making your own pizzas or a homemade shepherd's pie. For some great ideas take a look at our store cupboard recipes.
Play computer games online
There are so many computer games out there you'll be spoilt for choice, however there are also several that are perfect for playing online with mates.
Whether you have housemates to self-isolate with, or you're by yourself, it's time to get your game on!
Swap ten-pin bowling for skittles
Planned to go ten-pin bowling with mates? Switch things up a bit and grab a set of kids' skittles! You can still do this with your house mates or if a few of you have your own sets then why not link up online so you can compare scores?
Please remember, stay safe and follow all Government guidelines.