There is plenty of things to do this weekend, including DFI screening of five iconic films of the early ’90s and ’80s, and the weather is ideal to head outdoors. So before you step out, check the list of things to do this weekend here:
DFI Screening - ‘Year of Culture Series’ Qatar – USA 2021
To represent the Year of Culture Series’, Doha Film Institute will be showing five iconic films of the early ’90s and ’80s that have shaped American cinema into what it is today.
It is a free ticket event, reservations are to be made in advance.
To view listing and ticket reservations, click here
When: Ongoing till 30 October
Where: Katara Drama Theater
Lego Challenge at Museum of Islamic Art
This challenge is open to all ages from all around the world to rebuild the iconic MIA building using Lego.
Make sure to not miss the small details that make MIA special
For more details, click here
Turkish Miniature Art
Katara in collaboration with the Embassy of Turkey in Qatar is hosting Turkish Miniature Art by artist Ferhat Akıl.
When: October 27 - November 10, 2021
Where: Building 47, Gallery 1
Bringing Islamic Science to life
MIA collaborating with ibTECHar, is bringing Golden Age science into the future, where you learn about scientific developments and create your own using electronics, robotics and more.
To register, email - [email protected]
For ages 12-15 years
When: October 30, 2:00pm-3:00pm
Beautiful Memories of Palestine
A pictorial journey that features books from MIA’s Rare Book Collection which are largely published in European languages as travel journals, stories and histories.
When: Ongoing until December 31
Where: Museum of Islamic Art (MIA) Library
The exhibition can also be viewed online at www.mia.org.qa/en/library
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)
For more info, click here
Women of the pandemic - Virtual Exhibition
Qatar America Institute for Culture (QAIC) launched in partnership with the Katara Cultural Village in Qatar, a virtual exhibition that features four American female artists and four Qatari female artists whose works reflect their resilience and artistic ambitions during pandemic.
To view the exhibition online, click here
When: Ongoing till December 2021
