{"id":74638,"date":"2020-05-05T17:01:59","date_gmt":"2020-05-05T22:01:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/?p=74638"},"modified":"2020-07-06T10:11:09","modified_gmt":"2020-07-06T15:11:09","slug":"37-cool-things-to-do-at-home-in-may","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/37-cool-things-to-do-at-home-in-may\/","title":{"rendered":"37 Things to Do When You’re Bored at Home in May"},"content":{"rendered":"

You’re getting sick of this whole quarantine thing, aren’t you? Well, think about it this way: when it’s over, you’ll never have this much time to yourself ever again. Take advantage of not knowing what day it is and finish strong. We have crafted a list of entertaining things to do when you’re bored at home throughout the quarantine in May.<\/p>\n

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Photo Credit: Old Town School of Folk Music<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Learn to play guitar<\/h2>\n

You can get help, if you need it, from the teachers at Old Town School of Folk Music<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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You can get cocktail kits<\/a> to help you create delicious concoctions.<\/p>\n

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Photo Credit: The Field Museum<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Take a virtual museum tour<\/a><\/h2>\n

An excellent thing to do at home is take a virtual tour of the best museums in Chicago. This is also a great way to become familiar with the history of the city.<\/p>\n

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Read or listen to books through the public library<\/a><\/h2>\n

Check out Chicago Public Library\u2019s online resources<\/a> to find out how to access materials.<\/p>\n

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Stream the Northern Lights any night of the week<\/a><\/h2>\n

This livestream<\/a> of the Northern Lights runs 24\/7.<\/p>\n

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Take creative writing classes with StoryStudio<\/a><\/h2>\n

Flex those creative muscles and get a story down on paper.<\/p>\n

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