In this strange new era of social distancing and isolation, going out to see live music and comedy is, at least for the time being, no longer an option. So musicians and comedians are bringing the shows to us through a variety of online streaming platforms such as Zoom and Facebook Live.

For your listening and viewing pleasure, each week we're compiling as many livestream performances by Vermont artists as we can find. We'll do our best to update the below list as more and more livestreaming events are announced, so check back often. And we'll post a fresh batch of shows every Thursday. Just click the links to each show's event page for relevant details, including where to stream and donate.

Highlights this week include a dance party driven by DJ Fattie B's favorite remixes and mashups, a guitar-heavy set by Montpelier blues player Dave Keller, and experimental singer-songwriter Wren Kitz performing as part of Higher Ground's Sessions From Beyond the Club series.

BTW, most of these shows are free, but the performers typically accept tips. So maybe donate some of what you would have spent on drinks at the bar, eh?

And if you are a Vermont artist performing livestream concerts who would like to be included in future editions of "Almost There," email us with details at [email protected].

Ongoing:

At Home With Music for Sprouts (children's music), weekdays, 10 a.m.

Songs to Disinfect to With Josh Glass (singer-songwriter), daily, 6:30 p.m.

D. Davis (lullabies), daily, 10 p.m.

Thursday, April 23

Virtual Open Mic Event: VT & Beyond, weekly, 7 p.m.

Sarah King (singer-songwriter), 7 p.m.

Quaran-TEAM Game Night With the Unmentionables (improv), weekly, 7:30 p.m.

Troy Millette Live From Robot Dog Studio (country, rock), 8 p.m.

Sessions From Beyond the Club: Josh Dobbs (keys), 9 p.m.

Friday, April 24

Funky Friday With DJ Steal Wool, weekly, 7 p.m.

Lily James (singer-songwriter), weekly, 7 p.m.

Online Dance Party With DJ Craig Mitchell (dance), weekly, 7 p.m.

Ten Bends Beer Presents Friday Fill Live: Trevor Crist (roots), 7 p.m.

AliT (singer-songwriter), weekly, 7:30 p.m.

Boom Boom Zoom Room With DJ Fattie B (dance), 8 p.m.

Solo Jazz Piano Festival, 8 p.m.

Talk to Us! (Please) w/Natalie & Nathan (comedy, variety), weekly, 8 p.m.

Sessions From Beyond the Club: Wren Kitz (singer-songwriter, experimental), 9 p.m.

Saturday, April 25

Solo Jazz Piano Festival, 10 a.m.

Good, Clean Fun! Livestream Comedy for Kids!, weekly, 1 p.m.

Virtual Music Festival With Peter Burton, 2 p.m.

Family Rave With DJ Craig Mitchell (youth), weekly, 4 p.m.

Formal Nights With DJ Steal Wool, weekly, 7 p.m.

Queerantined: Dance Like No One's Watching With DJ Craig Mitchell (pop, dance), weekly, 7 p.m.

Sessions From Beyond the Club: Sarah King (singer-songwriter), 9 p.m.

Sunday, April 26

Virtual Open Mic Event: VT & Beyond, weekly, 3 p.m.

Amber LIVE! With Amber LeMay (drag), weekly, 8 p.m.

Tuesday, April 28

Thomas Gunn (folk-rock), weekly, 7 p.m.

Wednesday, April 29

Good, Clean Fun! Livestream Comedy for Kids!, weekly, 1 p.m.

Livestream Comedy Open Mic, weekly, 7 p.m.

Off Stage Wednesday Night Music Series: Dave Keller (blues), 7 p.m.