Get ready this weekend as the MIA Park Bazaar is back! Scroll down to read more about it and the other events and activities you can participate in this weekend.
Museum of Islamic Art (MIA) Bazaar
February 24-March 18, 2023
2 pm - 10 pm (Fridays), 10 am - 8 pm (Saturdays)
Museum of Islamic Art Park
Your favourite annual bazaar is back at MIA Park bringing a diverse mix of products on sale— delicacies, arts and crafts, unique gifts, clothing, and a lot more.
Qatar Museums has also launched an open call inviting food and beverage kiosk operators for a spot at the park. Interested? Click here for details.
Doha Jewellery and Watches Exhibition
Until February 25, 2023
3 pm - 10 pm
Doha Exhibition and Convention Center
Over 500 exquisite pieces of jewellery and luxury watches from around the world are on display at the 19th edition of the Doha Jewellery and Watches Exhibition (DJWE). Damas Jewellery's DJWE debut is a showcase of their Alif collection, Louis Vuitton unveils their 'Fantasy necklace', and Education Above All (EAA), in partnership with the House of Valentino, launches a special collection by Valentino as part of the initiative 'Designing with Purpose'. These and a huge collection of extraordinary showpieces await you at the exhibition.
Qatar ExxonMobil Open 2023
Until February 25, 2023
1 pm - 5 pm
Khalifa International Tennis and Squash Complex
More tennis action in Doha as this year's Qatar ExxonMobil Open brings your favourite top-seeded players who will battle for the much-coveted Falcon Trophy. The 31st edition of the $1,485,775 tournament runs until Saturday. Book your seat here or click here for free tickets.
'Hidden Figures' Film Screening by US Embassy Doha
February 23, 2023, at 7 pm
Fire Station Cinema
The US Embassy Doha invites movie enthusiasts to celebrate diversity and inclusion in film this Black History Month. Attend a special screening of the phenomenal drama film 'Hidden Figures', which is based on the untold true story of African American female mathematicians who played vital roles in NASA during the early years of the US space program. Click here to register.
Forever Valentino Free Guided Tours
February 25-March 25, 2023 (March 1, 4, 11, 18, 25)
5 pm - 6 pm
M7-Msheireb Downtown Doha
On February 25 and on various dates in March, M7 is hosting unique guided tours on the Forever Valentino Exhibition with select students from VCUarts Qatar. Founded by Valentino Garavani, the Forever Valentino exhibition takes visitors on a tour of Valentino's hometown of Rome, where everything began and where its identity was created. This guided tour by the talented design students of VCUarts Qatar will introduce attendees to the craftsmanship and haute couture standards of Maison Valentino. Book your slots here.
Souq Waqif Equestrian Festival
Until February 28, 2023
4 pm onwards
Western Square, Souq Waqif
The Souq Waqif Equestrian Festival 2023 is an excellent platform for horse owners and equestrian fans to meet and exchange views and experiences about their common love of horses. It also includes the fourth edition of the Souq Waqif International Arabian Horse Show, which features a large number of horses from various Qatari studs from across the country. This year's Souq Waqif Equestrian Festival has broken some records since its initial launch, with allocated prizes totaling QR 6.4 million and the participation of 58 horses from the GCC region.
Iraqi Week in Qatar / 'Baghdad: Eye’s Delight' Exhibition
Until February 25, 2023
Museum of Islamic Art
The Museum of Islamic Art highlights its ongoing exhibition 'Baghdad: Eye’s Delight' with a week celebrating Iraqi art and culture. By taking the visitor on a fictitious journey through the centuries, the exhibit emphasizes Baghdad's status as a city of wealth, learning, and power, and concludes with a look at the city's social structure, multicultural population, and many traditions. Book your ticket here.
As part of the Iraqi Week celebration, visitors can participate in various family activities such as the Kufic art workshop, Curator-led tours, and more. Click here for details.
Dadu on Tour at Al Rayyan Park
Until March 7, 2023
1 pm to 5 pm (Friday), 9 am - 5 pm (Saturday-Thursday)
Al Rayyan 11 Family Park
Dadu, Children's Museum of Qatar's tour program brings its 'Play, Learn, Explore' initiative at the Al Rayyan 11 Park in New Al Rayyan where families can participate in enjoyable hands-on activities. Dadu is the first national museum of its kind to give kids and their families access to areas designed for learning through engaging methodologies like open play, exploration, and experimentation. Make sure you book tickets before they sell out.
Majaz: Contemporary Art Qatar Exhibition
Until February 25, 2023
Mathaf: Arab Museum of Modern Art
You only have until this weekend to see the impressive artworks on display from 35 emerging and mid-career Doha-based artists, showcasing their projects ranging from painting, drawing, prints, sculpture, new media, and installations. These talented artists participated in Fire Station's Artist in Residence (AIR) programme between the years 2015–2021. Book your ticket here.
In conjunction with the exhibition is a Zoom Majaz competition. Also, Fire Station has recently announced an open call for this year's AIR programme.
'Horse Month' Exhibition at Msheireb Downtown Doha
Until March 6, 2023
10:30 am - 9 pm
Sikkat Wadi Msheireb
Up until March 6, the art exhibition 'Horse Month' will be on display in a showroom next to the Alwadi Hotel M Gallery in Sikkat Wadi Msheireb. The exhibition, which is co-curated by Nouf Al Thani and the artist Imad Al Tai, documents a vital and pivotal aspect of Qatari heritage and history through a beautiful art exhibition that highlights the significance of authentic Arab horses in Qatari culture. No entry fee.
