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Things to do this weekend in Qatar (Dec 10-12, 2020)

Published: 10 Dec 2020 - 10:39 am | Last Updated: 28 Dec 2021 - 11:39 am
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Here are a few interesting events you can partake in during the weekend. As Qatar National Day (QND) is fast approaching there are a few events that are part of the QND celebrations. Head out and enjoy the cool weather. As usual, a note of caution, do not forget your mask and ensure you adhere to the Covid-19 precautionary measures.

DFI - Drive-in cinema

Drive-in cinema in Lusail City is back with screenings for the entire family to enjoy Disney classics.

Where: Lusail Marina 

When: Thursday: December 10 - 6:30pm – Peter Pan

Friday, December 11 - 6:30pm – Alice in the Wonderland

Saturday, December 12 - 6:30pm – Jungle Book

To buy tickets and more info, click here

Pop-up exhibition 

A solo exhibition 'Pop-up' features 140 conceptual art pieces by Italian artist Sabrina Puppin.

On until tomorrow at Eiwan Al Gassar at The St. Regis Doha, Sabrina Puppin’s work uses colors and shapes to test the limits of reality and our perception of it.

Where: Eiwan Al Gassar at The St. Regis Doha

When: On until December 11; 4pm to 10pm 

Unwasted 

A unique event that encourages the concept of zero-waste ethos in response to global problem of waste. On until December 27, the exhibition features an installation, workshops, film screenings and sale of upcycled clothes and accessories.  

Where: Ground Floor Exhibition Space at M7 (Msheireb Downtown Doha)

When: Open from 10am to 10pm on Sunday and Tuesday-Thursday; Monday from 10am to 8pm and Friday from 3pm to 10pm 

For details on workshop, click here

Qatar National Library (National Day Events)

Qatar National Library has something for everyone this month as it celebrates Qatar National Day, from story writing to storytelling, interactive contests, Artificial Intelligence experts to meet robots and much more.

For more information on all of the events and activities, click here

National Day Celebrations at Mall of Qatar

Join family-friendly diverse activities for 8 days to celebrate Qatar National Day. Ground floor of Mall of Qatar will have Ball Pit, Kids Stage and Majlis in the Luxury Court, while on the first floor there will be henna, face painting, falconry, traditional handicrafts and calligraphry. Arda artists will provide roaming entertainment throughout the mall. Apart from these MOQ will also have live shows on its Oasis Stage. 

Where: Mall of Qatar

When: December 11 to December 18, 2pm to 9pm

For more information, click here

‘Drawing the New Normal’: Virtual exhibition

Cultural Village Foundation, Katara, is holding a virtual exhibition entitled "Drawing the New Normal" in cooperation with the Philippines embassy in Qatar.

To view the exhibition, click here

The Desert Ode Exhibition

Qatar Museums unveiled Jawaher Al Mannai’s The Desert Ode exhibition at the Fire Station: Artist in Residence. The exhibition pays tribute to the palm tree and its symbolism.

When: Ongoing until January 23

Where: Fire Station, Gallery 3

For more information and tickets, click here 

Few events from last week are still on going, check them out here