With the weekend coming up, we’ve got a few suggestions to keep you entertained and busy for the next three days. Qatar’s got a lot going on, you just need to know where to look, so make the most of your free time and check out these events and venues for something new and fun to do.

Top 5 things to do this weekend:

5. Indian Beats Show

Where: Ooredoo Stage, Mall of Qatar

Dates: August 6 - August 18

Times: 12:30 pm, 5:30 pm, 8:00 pm

Mall of Qatar’s Indian Beats Show brings all the spice, color and vibrance of India and the subcontinent.  

The exclusive production takes place on the Ooredoo stage, and combines music, dance, props and costumes to showcase the authentic Punjabi and Lezim Folk Dance.

20 professional artists will perform until the 18th of August with daily shows at 12:30 pm, 5:30 pm and 8:00 pm.    

The Authentic Punjabi Performance with Dhol Artists Punjab is sure to blow you away, as the dances of the province of Punjab are some of the most energetic forms of performing arts, with impeccable synchronicity and drum beats that will keep your feet tapping.

The Lezim Folk Dance (Maharashtra) is known for its rich traditions. Lezim is a form of folk dance widely enjoyed by the people of Maharashtra. Dancers carry small jingling cymbals to accompany each movement of the dance.

Entree Fee: It's free!

4. Spend and Splash at The Pearl-Qatar

Where: The Pearl-Qatar

Dates: August 1 - August 31

Times: 2:00 pm - 6:00 pm

The Pearl-Qatar's month-long water activities are for everyone, so make a splash every time you shop or dine on the island, and beat the summer heat!

For every receipt with a minimum of QAR 100 spent in The Pearl-Qatar’s retail shops and restaurants, you will get free access to a range of water activities!

Details for coupon redemption:

Qanat Quartier, Lido Venezia Beach:

• Banana boat ride: Coupon of QAR 100
• Doughnut boat ride: Coupon of QAR 100
• Water park: Coupon of QAR 100

Porto Arabia, Marina Gate 2

• Wakeboarding: Coupon of QAR 100
• Parasailing: Coupon of QAR 200

For enquiries, contact Ittisal at 974 8006222.

Check the link for terms and conditions: https://thepearlqatar.com/en/Events/Spend-and-Splash-at-The-Pearl-Qatar

3. Turkish Brunch

Where: The Lagoon Restaurant, The Ritz-Carlton, Doha

Dates: July 27 - August 31

Times: 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Following the success of The Farmers and The Super Hero Brunch last season, The Ritz-Carlton, Doha continues to raise the bar and innovate on the brunch concept with the launch of The Worldwide Brunch.
The Worldwide Brunch showcases the cuisine of unique culinary destinations. With Mexico, Greece and Italy already covered, Turkey is next on August 17th and finally, Pan America on August 31st.

Brunch is overseen by four international Chefs, Executive Chef Satish Yerramilli, Executive Sous-Chef Evangelos Liakouris, Efe Salar, Chef de cuisine at Lagoon Restaurant and Xavier Vautier, Pastry Chef.

Family and friends will be entertained with musical performances while the little ones can join the festive fun with an array of activities, including face painting, balloon twisting, cinema watching and many more.

The Worldwide Brunch is priced at QAR 280 per person inclusive of selected house beverages, QAR 180 per person inclusive of soft beverages, and QAR 90 for children between 5 to 12 years old and complimentary for those below 5.

For reservations and enquiries, contact 974 4484 8000.

2. Q-Cosplayers Parade

Where: Summer Entertainment City, Doha Exhibition and Convention Center

Date: August 18

Time: 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Come meet the Q-Cosplayers, Qatar’s leading cosplay community, at Summer Entertainment City at the Doha Exhibition and Convention Center (DECC), on the 17th of August between 5 pm and 7 pm!
Take your photo with them, or show off your own costumes in this very special co-event by Qatar Living and Q-Cosplayers.
 
What is cosplaying?

Cosplay comes from the words ‘costume play’, and is a hobby in which the ‘cosplayers’ wear self-made costumes to represent or impersonate a certain character.

It’s not uncommon for cosplayers to create their own subculture. Popular cosplay sources include cartoons, films, anime, comic books, television series and video games.
 
Introducing Q-Cosplay

Q-Cosplay was formed on the 6th of November 2015 by a group of people who loved cosplaying Star Wars Characters. The founder, Mr. Kebab, travelled the globe to learn more about different kinds of culture practicing cosplay and decided to bring it here to Doha.

The cosplay community in Qatar has been growing steadily since its founding, and Q-Cosplay has formed a diverse set of members that are like a family sharing their love of cosplaying different characters from all sorts of media.

Interested in joining the troupe? To get in touch with Q-Cosplayers, send them an mail at qcosplayer@gmail.com.

Follow them on social media:

Instagram - @q.cosplayers

Facebook - @Q.Cosplayers

1. Summer Entertainment City: Indian Performances by Mamangam Performing Art Center

Where: Summer Entertainment City, Doha Exhibition and Convention Center

Dates: August 17 - August 18

Times: To be announced

Enjoy different kinds of exquisite Indian dance performances put on by Mamangam Performing Art Center.

For more information, stay tuned to Summer Entertainment City’s Facebook page.

Events to look out for in the week ahead:

Exhibitions

With its rising art scene and focus upon history and preservation, Qatar always has a new art or museum exhibition to choose from.

Sajaya Exhibition

Where: Katara Multi Purpose Hall

Dates: August 5 - August 19

Times: 10:00 am - 10:00 pm

The Sajaya Exhibition explores Islamic heritage through its display of 24 Arabic calligraphy pieces by Turkish calligrapher Zaki Al Hashemi.

Sajaya, which translates to 'simplicity', reflects the simple designs of Al Hashemi's calligraphy without taking away from their cultural value and depth.

Entry fee: It's free!

AIR Exhibition - 'Dual Inspirations'

Where: Doha Fire Station

Dates: July 15 - October 1, 2018

Times: 9:00 am - 10:00 pm

The 3rd edition of the 'AIR Exhibition' at Doha Fire Station continues. 'Dual Inspirations' delves into the intellectual concepts that surround "inspiration as a platform".

The exhibition will run till October 1st.

Read more about the exhibition here.

Colour Bar Exhibition

Where: Katara Building 19

Dates: August 5 - August 28

Timings: 10:00 am - 10:00 pm

Do you love anime? The Colour Bar Exhibition displays paintings and art installations of popular anime cartoon characters by six Qatari artists.

Artists Abdulaziz Yousef, Kholoud al-Ali, Aisha al-Khulaify, Mohamed al-Sharif, Fatima al-Nisf and Hamad al-Mataowa have gotten together to put on a unique show of anime-inspired art. Don't miss out if you're an anime-lover!

Entry fee: It's free! 

Events at QNL

This August the library is hosting a number of exciting events that will appeal across age groups and interests, so give one of these a shot! 

For those of you looking to become members, read up on these guidelines and join the QNL community. Membership is free!

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Learn to search relevant articles through advanced research methods with ease.

Language: English

When: 16 August 2018, 2:00 - 3:00 pm

You can register here.

Design Your Own Game

Learn the basics of game development and make your own game! Bring their own laptops to this session. This event is aimed towards teens, but all audiences are welcome.

Language: Arabic and English

When: 17 August 2018, 4:30 - 6:30 pm

The event is fully booked as of now, but you can register to join a waiting list here.

Google Drive 2: Advanced Tips and Tricks

Part 2 of the Google Drive workshop, learn the ins and outs of this amazing system.

Language: English

When: 17 August 2018, 6:00 - 7:30 pm

You can register here.

Teen Crafts

Bring out the inner artist at this session. Targeted to teens (12 to 18-year-olds)

Language: Arabic and English

When: 18 ِAugust 2018, 4:00 - 6:00 pm

The event is fully booked as of now, but you can register to join a waiting list here.

Book Club for the Blind: The Prophet, by Khalil Gibran

The monthly Book Club for the Blind will meet to discuss ‘The Prophet’ by Khalil Gibran. The book tells of the life and death of Al-Mustafa, the chosen and beloved Prophet, as he ends a 12-year sojourn in Orphalese.

Those interested can download the one-hour-long audiobook in the Naxos Spoken Word Library at www.qnl.qa. Non-visually impaired visitors are also welcome at the session.

Language: English

When: 18 August 2018, 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm

You can register here.

You can access the full list of the library's events this month here. 

Tried any of these events? Let us know what you think and share your favorite places to be on the weekend!