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Things to do this weekend in Qatar (Mar 31-Apr 2, 2022)

Published: 30 Mar 2022 - 07:58 pm | Last Updated: 30 Mar 2022 - 08:24 pm
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Suroor Khorasani | The Peninsula Online

There are many exciting activities taking place out and about Doha. Bazaar, art exhibitions and lots more - we have listed down all of them for you. There are also Ramadan festivities held at various malls.

Qatar Auto Museum Sneak Peek

An exhibition in honour of Qatar Auto Museum that will feature three spectacular cars celebrates the mission to drive culture forward and to inspire the next generation of innovators, designers, engineers, collectors and policymakers through a shared passion for cars. NMoQ lagoon area will showcase cars on loan from several leading members of Qatar’s car community and the advisory board of Qatar Auto Museum until April 4, 2022.

When: Until January 20, 2023
Where: Mawater Gallery, NMoQ

For more info, click here

Bazaar Fareej

Enjoy one of the best and biggest bazaars in Qatar. The exhibition includes the latest abayas, household accessories, carpets, toys and many more 

When: ongoing till May 1; daily from 10am to 10pm. Friday from 3pm to 10pm
Where: Al Sadd Club

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

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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.

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

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 - April 2, 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 - April 2, 2022
Where: Fire Station

For tickets and info, click here