Remember this Moment: Navy Exchange hosting free concerts live starting today!

The U.S. Navy Exchange is bringing the show straight to you as service members and their families are unable to attend concerts amid ongoing efforts to slow the spread of the coronavirus. Just because you’re stuck at home doesn’t mean you can’t have a good time listening to great music.

And as Memorial Day weekend commences, what better way to honor the memories of those who served before us than coming together with other service members and service families around the globe to share in a special moment or two?

The Navy Exchange is hosting a whopping six live performances per day, starting today (Thursday, May 21) and ending on Memorial Day (Monday, May 25).

The times each performance will start will be based on the timezone of the installation the concerts are being hosted at, which include: Guam, Yokosuka, Bahrain, Norfolk, San Diego and Pearl Harbor. Each show kicks off at 1700 local time for the installation hosting the event, and all of them can be watched live on the Navy Exchange’s Facebook page and Twitter channel.

The first series of shows include Easton Corbin in Guam, Lindsay Ell in Yokosuka, Martin Johnson in Bahrain, Kris Allen in Norfolk, Andy Auo in San Diego, and Noah Guthrie in Pearl Harbor.

You can watch videos of all the scheduled acts on the Navy Exchange Facebook Page.

How to watch these events on Instagram

Start by following the Navy Exchange Instagram page at this link.

Then, according to Instagram:

When someone you follow shares a live video, their profile picture will appear at the top of Feed with a colorful ring around it and the word *Live*. Tap their profile picture to view their live video.

While viewing someone’s live video, you can tap Comment at the bottom of the screen to leave a comment, and to like their video. Anyone who’s viewing the video can see when you like or comment.

How to watch these events on Facebook

Start by liking the Navy Exchange page on Facebook at this link.

Then, according to Facebook:

1. From your News Feed, click Watch on the left.
2. Click *Live* below Watch on the left.

If you’re searching for a specific video or topic, you can click Search at the top of your screen, then filter to narrow your results.

There will be a total of 30 performances held over the five-day span, giving you access to live entertainment just about all day, every day through the rest of the weekend! Make sure to tune in to your favorite musician, but maybe this would be a good time to stick around for some acts you aren’t familiar with as well. After all, if we’re all stuck at home, we might as well be at home together.

While Memorial Day is rightfully seen as a somber holiday, remember that the sacrifices of the service members before us helped to ensure we could share this time with our families, our friends, and one another. It’s as a direct result of their selflessness and sacrifice that we’re able to share these special moments together. And like the Navy Exchange says, let’s remember this moment.