DFI Cinema to screen ‘Dreams of the City’
Doha Film Institute Cinema celebrates the ongoing ‘Syria Matters’ exhibition held at the Museum of Islamic Art with screenings of Dreams of the City (Syria /1984), by prominent Syrian filmmaker Mohamad Malas.
Dreams of the City tells the story of Dib, which unfolds when his father dies, prompting his family to move away from their hometown of Quneitra to Damascus. Overwhelmed by the magic of the city, Dib wants to discover everything and is full of dreams, but his daily life is shaped by insults and punishments. He grows up against a backdrop of the political upheavals of the 1950s and loses his childish illusions in the face of such violence and brutality. The dreams of the city prove to be a nightmare.
The screenings are free for the public, but the tickets for the screening can be reserved by logging on to the website , or requested at the Museum of Islamic Art DFI Ticket Outlet.
Where: Museum of Islamic Art Auditorium
When: January 17 (7pm onwards) – 18 (4pm and 7pm)
A Focus on Italian Heritage
The Italian Embassy opened its 2019 cultural programme with a photography exhibition at Katara Cultural Village.
Presented in partnership with Katara, the exhibition titled “A Focus on Italian Heritage” is curated by the Italian contemporary art gallery Spazio Nuovo – Roma.
The three artists share the same bound of devotion to the photographic medium and to the sublime Greco-Roman art as a subject of personal interest.
Central to the three artists’ work is the mythic world - seemingly fleeting — of ages long gone such as the Ancient Greek and Roman periods, which so deeply marked and continue to mark the Western civilization.
Where: Katara
When: On till January 30
Arijit Singh to perform live in Qatar
Arijit Singh, considered the voice of the new generation, has gifted Bollywood with soul stirring songs like Tum Hi Ho, Channa Mereya, Ae Dil Hai Mushkil, etc.
The Bollywood sensation will be performing live in Qatar for the first time. The singer will be accompanied by a group of talented international musicians.
The musical show is a part of Shop Qatar and is organised by One FM Live. Tickets for sale are available online at Wanasa Time.
Where: Lusail Sports Arena
When: January 18 (5pm - 11pm)
MIA Park Bazaar 2019
MIA Park is hosting a bazaar and everyone can indulge in various international cuisines at the numerous food stalls or buy unique gifts, handicraft, jewellery, perfumes, toys, clothing and other souvenir items at very affordable prices from the over 350 stalls put up in the Park.
Where: MIA Park
When: January 18 – April 13
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Katara Cultural Diversity Festival
This weekend the event will feature folkloric shows from Kazakhstan and Tunisia.
The festival features an array of cultural performances from different nations around the world and aims to act as bridge between cultures and provide a multicultural harmonious environment.
The festival is free for everyone.
Where: Katara
When: January 18 – 19 (7pm – 9:30pm)
Bazzi and BoyceAvenue to perform live in Qatar
Famous American pop/rock music sensations Bazzi and Boyce Avenue will be performing in Qatar.
Andrew Bazzi is a Lebanese-American singer-songwriter. Nominated for MTV Video Music Awards’ Best New Artist, Bazzi is one of 2018’s breakout stars with hit singles such as ‘Beautiful’ and ‘Mine.’
Boyce Avenue is an American pop and rock band formed by brothers Alejandro Luis Manzano, Daniel Enrique Manzano, and Fabian Rafael Manzano.
It’s Stage 2551’s debut line up and tickets for the concert are available on Qtickets for QR275 (general) and QR550 (premium).
Where: Qatar National Convention Centre
When: January 17(7pm - 11pm)
