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Things to do this weekend in Qatar (Dec 23-25, 2021)

Published: 22 Dec 2021 - 03:33 pm | Last Updated: 28 Dec 2021 - 11:40 am
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Doha: It's time to bundle up and venture out on a chilly adventure in Doha this weekend! An array of activities ranging from outdoor cinema to wide-range exhibitions are lined up for all across the country.

Drive-in Cinema 

A snowy weekend planned with three festive family films at the drive-in cinema – be sure to bring a warm blanket to snuggle up in!

Home Alone
Thursday, 23 December, 7 pm

Home Alone 2: Lost in New York
Friday, 24 December, 7 pm

The Santa Clause
Saturday, 25 December, 7 pm

Where: Lusail Drive-in Cinema
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Winterfest - Doha Quest 

“WinterFest” festivities will include an enchanting transformation of the park with sparkling lights, a winter tunnel, a life-size holiday lantern, a magical wintery forest, and more, giving guests an unforgettable experience and a chance to capture magical shots throughout the event. 

When: December 22,2021- January 8, 2022; 2pm-11pm
Where: Doha Quest

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Painting Exhibition of Ara Group

The exhibition features artists Iman Maleki, Negar Neisari, Farkhondeh Ablou, Amin Pourmorshed, Mahdi Abdolhosseini, Mohammad (Vahid) Aliasgari

When: December 12-28, 2021; 10am-10pm
Where: Building 47 - Gallery 2, Katara

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 until March 31, 2022

Where: Gallery Al Riwaq, Museum of Islamic Art (MIA)

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Msheireb Market by Torba

High-street open-air market where you can find street vendors offering an array of products and items, including local organic vegetables, handmade crafts and jewellery, speciality foods and coffee, health and beauty products and a garden centre.

When: Every Saturday ongoing till March 2022; 3:00 pm-9:00 pm

Where: Sikkat Al Wadi, Msheireb Downtown Doha

American muscle cars exhibition

As part of the Qatar-USA 2021 Year of Culture, American Muscle Cars is on display at NMOQ. An exhibition charting the increase in the supply of American automobiles to Qatar during the 1960s and 1970s.

When: Ongoing until February 2022

Where: National Museum of Qatar (NMoQ)

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: Ongoing until March 31, 2022

Where: M7 in Msheireb Downtown

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Virgil 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: On until March 31, 2022

Where: Fire Station

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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: On until March 30, 2022

Where: Mathaf: Arab Museum of Modern Art

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