What to do this weekend? Doha is packed with many events this weekend- participate in a World Cup countdown celebration, enhance skills through art workshops, enjoy a musical concert, score some pretty handmade crafts, donate preloved shoes, or start playing Minecraft 'cos why not?
Green Ehteraz is required upon entry for most events. Happy weekend!
Note: Enrique Iglesias (Oct 21) and Tamer Hosny (Oct 21) concerts are postponed to later dates.
TOD celebrates 1-month countdown to FIFA World Cup Qatar!
October 20, 2022 at 7pm
Katara Corniche
Come join in the fun as TOD, the official streaming platform for FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 in the MENA region, invites everyone on Thursday evening to celebrate the 1-month countdown to the biggest football tournament! Enjoy a night of the fun-filled and festive program, including a Custom Car & Bike Show, Open-Air Football Screening, and many other exciting activities for the whole family! See you there!
QatArt Makers Market Workshop
October 21, 2022 at 4pm - 9pm
Katara Art Studios, Building 19
Looking for decoupaged terracotta pot? Colourful dreamcatcher? Handpainted teaboxes? Visit Katara this Friday as Qatar's handicrafters come together to showcase their handmade and artisanal products, including home decor, pots, paintings, jewellery, accessories, clothes, and a lot more! Check out the lovely and unique goodies on sale, plus meet the crafters of the 'QatArt Community' for chit-chat. Going?
An Evening with Wagner, Khachaturian, and Strauss
October 21, 2022, at 7:30pm
Hamilton International School Theatre, Mesaimeer
Are you into a dramatic musical concert? Then join the Philharmonic under the baton of internationally acclaimed conductor Johannes Vogel for a spectacular evening featuring the influential works of Richard Wagner, Aram Khachaturian, and Johann Strauss. The Orchestra will serenade you with pieces from Wagner’s revolutionary operas such as Tannhäuser, Der fliegende Holländer (The Flying Dutchman), and Die Meistersinger von Nürnberg (The Master-Singers of Nuremberg)– as well as excerpts from Khachaturian’s incidental music for the play Masquerade, and some of his works from the ballet Gayane.
The concert will conclude with a flourish, with the orchestra performing some of Strauss’ iconic waltzes (Kaiser-Walzer) and polkas (Tritsch-Tratsch-Polka). Ticket prize starts from QR 100 at QTickets.
Street Child World Cup Art Exhibition
Until October 28, 2022 at 10am - 10pm
Katara Building 47, Gallery 1
The 'Street Child World Cup' exhibition features a variety of works of art with a focus on children in various communities. See how sports and arts, through a collection of artwork and photos, bring complex emotions, drawing attention to issues such as children's education, protection against violence, and equality. Some images of the recent Street Child World Cup actions and activities are also on display.
NMoQ x Microsoft Weekend Camp Series: Minecraft Apply and Enrich, Introduction to Coding
October 22, 2022 at 10am - 11:30am (Microsoft Teams meeting)
Children ages 8-12 and Minecraft beginners are invited to join this webinar wherein students will be introduced to basic coding principles and Minecraft’s computer science applications including Code Builder, Hour of Code, and Computer Science Resources.
The session encourages students to learn different skills and to enhance their communication and creativity to prepare them for independent exploration and collaboration with peers. Register here to participate.
2nd Katara Prize for Cartoon Competition
Until October 25, 2022
Calling all cartoonists in Qatar and all over the world! If you are 18 years old and above, the Katara Cultural Village is inviting you to participate in the second edition of its Prize for Cartoon competition. The theme of the drawing is sports and football (Arabic or English), and you can submit three works (colour or black and white) that have not been previously published in media, social networking sites, or Internet sites. Send them to: cartoon2022@kataraforum.com. $5,000 awaits the grand winner! Click here for further details.
'Shoes for Dreams' campaign
The Global Women At Work (GWAW) is running another week of its 'Shoes for Dreams' campaign with the aim to "help feet in need and keep preloved shoes out of landfills". How does it work? GWAW founder Elsbeth Blekkenhorst-Tammes and her team will collect new or in good condition shoes in all styles and sizes from your location, and donate them to women in need in Qatar. Give your shoes a second life- WhatsApp: 3383 6906 or email: info@globalwomenatwork.com.
Family Map Treasure Hunt at FBQ Museum
October 21, 2022 (all Fridays) at 2pm and 4pm
Sheikh Faisal Bin Qassim Al Thani Museum
Parents, take your kids to FBQ Museum and let them explore and have fun while following the museum's camel mascot, Adam, as he guides visitors on a discovery journey through all museum halls, along with FBQ Educators who will be around to enliven the activities with hints and clues to find mysterious objects across the collections.
The FBQ Family Map Treasure Hunt runs every Friday. Free entrance for Kids under 12 yrs, QR 50 for adults, and QR 35 for a group of more than 10 persons. Spots are limited and reservation is required. Call: 6687 4177 or email: education@fbqmuseum.org.
Artists' Gathering Workshop at Mathaf
October 21, 2022 at 7pm - 10pm
Mathaf: Arab Museum of Modern Art, Education City
Every Saturday throughout the year, local-based artists gather at the Mathaf Museum to conduct free workshops for 13 years old and above. Professional and aspiring artists can get to meet other artists and participate in open discussions about important news in the art world. The attendees can watch live paintings and get familiarized with the artists' work. This weekly gathering is open to the public and is free to attend. Call 4402 8830 for further inquiry.
