Here are a few interesting events happening in Qatar over the weekend. Pick an event you want to enjoy and please do check the timing and entry on the link given. Some organizers make last-minute changes.
Pipilotti Rist “Your Brain to Me, My Brain to You,”
A first in the Middle East, a new large-scale installation by internationally renowned Swiss artist Pipilotti Rist “Your Brain to Me, My Brain to You,”. A key feature of the installation is the “pixels” that comprise 12,000 LED lights strung on cables throughout the gallery for visitors to navigate. Ticket (free) Reservation Required
When: Ongoing till December 20
Where: National Museum of Qatar (NMoQ)
For ticket reservations, click here
For more info click here
Please note: This exhibition contains flashing lights that may cause discomfort and/or trigger seizures for people with photosensitive epilepsy and other conditions with sensitivity to light.
Drive-In Cinema - Mental Health Matters
Drive-in will be closing this season with a series of films focusing on the ever-important mental health issues as cornerstones for well-being.
Inside Out
Thursday, March 24, 7pm
A Beautiful Mind
Friday, March 25, 7pm
Still Alice
Saturday, March 26, 7pm
Where: Lusail Drive-in
For more info and tickets, click here
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Qatar Philharmonic Orchestra (QPO) - Pearls of Music
QPO collaborated with the award winner of the Young Talent Award, American Protege Competition and Crescendo Competition for this concert — soloist Lulwa Al Shamlan.
When: Saturday 26 March, 7:30pm
Where: Abdul Aziz Nasser Theatre, Souq Waqif
For tickets and more info, click here
‘Casablanca Beats’ - DFI at VOX
Casablanca Beats, one of the high-profile Arabic films of 2021, which was featured in competition at Cannes 2021 and was nominated for the Palme d’Or will be screened at VOX - Doha Festival Day.
When: March 24-26,2022; 8pm
Where: VOX at Doha Festival City
For tickets and more info, click here
Spartan Race
The first-ever Spartan Race in Qatar, that is a series of obstacle races of varying distance, difficulty and obstacles such as mud, barbed wire, walls, rope, and fire. There are mixed, ladies only and kids events also.
When: March 25 - Doha Spartan women's only sprint race; March 26 - Doha Spartan super 10k & sprint 5k weekend
Where: Al Shaqab Equestrian Centre
For registration and more info, click here
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
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
"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
Qatar Museums announces free admission to all exhibitions including Jeff Koons in March
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
