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Things to do this weekend in Qatar (Mar 17-19, 2022)

Published: 16 Mar 2022 - 08:18 pm | Last Updated: 16 Mar 2022 - 10:06 pm
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Suroor Khorasani | The Peninsula Online

The weekend is here and we are more than excited! There's a lot happening in Qatar over the weekend from movie screenings to art exhibitions. We have listed some of the best ones for you.

Don't forget to practice proper precautionary measures against Covid-19 and Happy Weekend!

The Ultimate Race 2022

Qatar's Ultimate Race is all set where participants’ endurance will be measured in three categories, swimming, cycling, and running.  Total prize money is around QR350,000. 

Registration closes on March 17, 2022, noontime or when the event is sold out.

When: Saturday, March 19, 2022

Where: Katara 

For info and registration, click here

Drive-In Cinema - A Recipe For Adventure

Be ready for this week’s drive-in cinema series themed “A recipe for adventure"

Due to unforeseen weather conditions, Thursday’s screening has been cancelled. For more info visit the website

Ratatouille
Friday, March 18, 2022

Alice in Wonderland (2010)
Saturday, March 19, 2022

Where: Lusail City

For tickets and more info, click here

50th Amir Cup Final 2022

Get your tickets for Amir Cup Final between Al Gharafa v Al Duhail and enjoy the finals at Khalifa International Stadium.

When: Friday, March 18, 7 pm

Where: Khalifa International Stadium 

For tickets and more info, click here

Athar of the penal and correctional institution inmates Exhibition

Katara is hosting “Athar of the penal and correctional institution inmates” Exhibition

When: Thursday, 17 March 2022, 10am-10pm

Where: Katara, Building 19, Gallery 1

Coffee Tea Chocolate Festival

Discover and enjoy the finest collection of coffee, tea, and chocolates from more than 50 vendors at the festival. The event will also include tasting sessions, competitions and the latest trends and innovations

When: Thursday, March 17 - Saturday, March 26; 3pm-11pm

Where: Al Bidda Park

For more info, click here 

Tunisian Culture Festival

The festival includes cinematic, cultural, heritage, exhibitions and art performances. It will open with the premiere of the movie “Ghadwa,” followed by a panel discussion with the film’s hero, Tunisian actor Dhafer El Abidine. Tunisian Malouf music will also be part of the activities of the Tunisian Cultural Festival

When: Ongoing  until March 20, 2022; 4pm onwards

Where: Katara

Mahaseel Festival

As many as 39 companies are participating in the festival this year — 25 local farms; seven poultry, meat and dairy producers; and seven nurseries. Prices range from QR3 to QR10 per kilo depending on the type of produce. There are also six food stalls selling pastries, crepes, tea, and juices. If you are looking for something sweet, honey and dates stalls are also stationed. 

When: Mahaseel Festival will run until Saturday, March 12, Saturday, Meanwhile, Mahaseel Souq will continue until May 15 every Thursday, Friday, and Saturday. It is open from 9am to 9pm.

Where: Katara Southern Area

For more info, click here

Super Mom, My mom My hero!

Worthy of appreciation! Enjoy activities with kids and families every weekend.

When: every Thursday and Friday until 18 March 2022; 5pm-9pm

Where: Main Entrance, Gate 1 - Tawar Mall

For more info, click here

"Seeroo Fi-Al Ardh" 

"Seeroo Fi-Al Ardh" is a permanent 20-minute artistic show from the last creation of the late international artist Maqbool Fida Hussein that tells the story of human development that began with him roaming the earth on his feet to discover the wonderful creation of God, and then his exploitation of nature, then machines, to live in the earth over the centuries.

Free Entry and Children under 12 years are not allowed to enter, as per the MoPH's restrictions. Registration is mandatory through the Education City app
When: Ongoing till January 2023

Where: Education City

For more info and registration, click here

Jeff Koons: Lost in America

Jeff Koons’s first exhibition in the Gulf region provides a unique view into his exceptional career as one of the best-known contemporary artists, whose work bridges pop, minimalism and the readymade.

When: Ongoing till March 31, 2022

Where: Gallery Al Riwaq, MIA

For tickets and more info, click here

Christian Dior: Designer of Dreams

Fashion exhibition that will feature a selection of pieces that have never been shown before, including ensembles from the private collection of Her Highness Sheikha Moza bint Nasser.

When: November 6, 2021 - March 31, 2022

Where: M7 in Msheireb Downtown

For tickets and info, click here

Abloh: "Figures of Speech"
With more than 55 works, the event is the first museum exhibition in the Middle East, that offers an in-depth look at Abloh's diverse pioneering media practice that ranges from visual arts to music, fashion, architecture and design.

When: November 5, 2021 - March 31, 2022

Where: Fire Station

For tickets and info, click here

Kader Attia: On Silence
A major solo exhibition dedicated to the work of the artist over the last two decades. The exhibition will feature a wide range of work across all media and include site-specific installations, sculptures, collages, drawings, video and photography.

When: November 8 - March 30, 2022

Where: Mathaf: Arab Museum of Modern Art

For tickets and info, click here