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28 Jan 2021 - 11:16
The Peninsula Online
Cherish another weekend with your friends and family at the flower show or drive-in to the open cinemas at Lusail. We have listed a few events and activities happening around town for you to choose from. Also, remember to follow the Covid-19 precautionary measures set by MoPH.
Here is a list of interesting things happening in and around Doha.
Flower Festival
The festival showcases many local nurseries and provides an opportunity for gardening enthusiasts to buy saplings of various flowers.
When: Ongoing till 9 Feb 2021 (9am-9pm)
(Friday timings were not specifically mentioned by Souq Waqif. Please contact the organisers before heading to the venue of Flower Festival.)
4 Qatari artists featured in ‘Process, Part 3’ exhibition
27 Jan 2021 - 8:43
“Cubeidoscope”, a mixed media artwork by Qatari artist Mubarak Al Thani showcased at “Process, Part 3” exhibition, which launched yesterday at Al Markhiya Gallery at Katara Art Centre. Pic: Raynald C Rivera /The Peninsula
By Raynald C Rivera | The Peninsula
Doha: The third instalment of “Process” exhibition, which launched yesterday at Al Markhiya Gallery, provides art enthusiasts insight into the art practice of Qatari artists Ahmed Al Jufairi, Fatima Mohammed, Muna Al Bader, and Mubarak Al Thani.
Launched by the pioneering private gallery in September, the exhibition series offers a fascinating look into the creative process of contemporary artists in producing a diverse array of art pieces using different media to bring to light crucial concepts.
24 Dec 2020 - 14:43
The Peninsula Online
There is something for everyone this weekend. Head to the local agricultural produce festival at Katara for fresh produce or to NMOQ if you are an auto enthusiast. Check all that s happening in and around Doha this weekend.
Mahaseel Festival
Shop for local vegetables, livestock and poultry all produced from Qatari farms at the Mahaseel festival that is on at Katara. There are also nurseries so if you are looking for flowers, roses and ornamental plants this is where you should head to.
Where: Katara Southern Area
DFI Drive-in Cinema
Head for some festive cheer to Lusail at the DriveIn Cinema where Doha Film Institute brings some of the popular movies. Movies this weekend are The Nutcracker and The Four Realms, Home Alone and The Grinch.
Exhibition by 7 Qatari artists unveiled at Katara Art Center
21 Dec 2020 - 9:20
An exhibition called “Crystal Art” at Katara Art Centre.
By Raynald C Rivera | The Peninsula
Doha: In celebration of Qatar National Day, a first-of-its-kind group exhibition featuring diverse works by seven Qatar-based artists has been launched at Katara Art Centre.
Titled “Crystal Art”, the show displays latest creations by Abdulla Anwari, Ahmad Al Emadi, Bachir Mohamad, Fahad Alobaidly, Lulu M, Mohammed Al Hamadi, and Muna Al Bader who experimented using resin as a major component of their pieces.
For this exhibition, Al Emadi is showcasing a series of installations made of clear resin and rug. Titled “Tezkar” (souvenir), the collection was inspired by the concept of collecting objects during a journey and which tourists are likely to acquire as souvenirs from Qatar, according to the artist.