Drive-in Car Cinema (Ajyal Film Fest)
Ajyal Film Fest this year has an hybrid version of the festival that includes online movies, movies in theatre and a drive-in car cinema at Lusail. Here is the list of movies playing this weekend.
Made in Qatar 1 - Short Film Programme (Thursday, November 19, 2020 7:30 PM)
The programme features a selection of compelling short narratives, animations, and documentaries. For tickets and timing, click here
Film: The Blair Witch Project 18+ (Thursday, November 19, 2020 11:59 PM)
The Blair Witch Project follows a trio of filmmakers on what should have been a simple walk in the woods but quickly becomes an excursion into heart-stopping terror. For tickets and timing, click here
Film: Cindrella (Friday, November 20, 2020 6:30 PM)
Cinderella enchants the handsome Prince Charming, but must face the wrath of her enraged stepmother and sisters when the spell wears off at midnight. For tickets and timing, click here
Ajyal Tunes Concert 1 (Feel the Beat) (Friday, November 20, 2020 9:30 PM)
Join Ajyal Drive-in Cinema for a series of concerts that explores this metamorphic force of melody! For tickets and timing, click here
Film: Frankenstein 18+ (Friday, November 20, 2020 11:59 PM)
The iconic horror film follows the obsessed scientist, Dr Henry Frankenstein, as he attempts to create life by assembling a creature from body parts of the deceased. For tickets and timing, click here
Made in Qatar 2 - Short Film Programme (Saturday, November 21, 2020 6:30 PM)
The programme features a selection of compelling short narratives, animations, and documentaries. For tickets and timing, click here
Ajyal Tunes Concert 1 (Feel the Beat) (Friday, November 20, 2020 9:30 PM)
Join Ajyal Drive-in Cinema for a series of concerts that explores this metamorphic force of melody! For tickets and timing, click here
Torba Farmers Market
The popular market is back at Ceremonial Court in Qatar Foundation with the Covid-19 precautionary measures in place. Offering a wide range of products including freshly-baked goods, fruits, vegetables, homemade preserves, syrups, and handicrafts, the market is a hit among the community.
Where: Ceremonial Court in Qatar Foundation.
When: Only on Saturdays from 8 am to 8 pm. For more info, click here
‘Outbreak’ Art Exhibition
Doha Film Institute’s (DFI) 8th Ajyal Film Festival is presenting the ‘Outbreak’ art exhibition in Msheireb Downtown Doha, the flagship project of Msheireb Properties. Featuring inspiring works of art from 24 local talents that represent the unique trials of this year to honour global action and solidarity.
‘Outbreak’ is presented in line with government guidelines and with the health of all visitors as the top priority.
Where: Sikkat Wadi Msheireb – Free Entrance
When: 19th November to 10th December (10 AM – 10 PM), Friday (2 PM – 10 PM). For more info, click here
Qatar International Boat Show
The 7th Qatar International Boat Show (QAWARIB 2020) is on at the Porto Arabia in The Pearl Qatar, the only marine event to take place since Covid-19 pandemic hitting the world. More than 18 brand new boats mostly made in Qatar are being exhibited.
The event is taking place every day at The Pearl Qatar till November 20, 2020 from 2:30pm to 9:30pm.
Healthcare workforce Exhibition
An exhibition launched to celebrate Qatar’s healthcare workforce and their efforts during the current pandemic has opened in the courtyard of Doha’s Fire Station arts complex. For more info, click here
Glimpse of Nature Exhibition
“Glimpse of Nature” brings together a diverse range of practices and processes presented by current and past members of the Fire Station. Nature can be a source of inspiration as well as a source of materials for art. For more info, click here
Enclosed Realities Exhibition
Enclosed Realities showcases the artist’s exploration of our perception of reality and its limitations using abstract colours. Originally from Italy, Puppin works interrogate individual and unique view of the world by examining her own interpretation of reality. For more info, click here
"Directions” - Virtual Exhibition
Katara in cooperation with Dar Hessa presents The Virtual Exhibition "Directions" by a group of artists. To view the exhibition, click here
Traditional Handicrafts Exhibition
The third exhibition for traditional handicrafts happening at the Cultural Village Foundation includes participants from Arab and foreign countries, showcasing folk costumes, wooden handicrafts, embroidery works and much more.
Where: Building 48, Katara
When: On until March 4, 2021; 05pm - 10pm
Republic of Color Exhibition
Katara presents “The Republic of Color”, an exhibition of 25 masterpieces of Dominican painting.
When: November 4 – 30, 2020 (10:00am – 10:00pm)
Where: Building 47, Gallery 1, Katara
Tasty Street
Tasty Street Qatar, a drive thru food festival organised at Katara with over 300 food kiosks. The event will be held until March 2021.
Where: Katara Shakespeare Street
When: Ongoing until 31 March 2021, (3 pm – Midnight)
Splendours of the Ancient East: Antiquities from The al-Sabah Collection
In celebration of the deep-rooted and unique relationship that Qatar shares with Kuwait, Qatar Museums is proud to present Splendours of the Ancient East: Antiquities from The al-Sabah Collection. The National Museum of Qatar (NMoQ) will unveil the landmark exhibition, Splendours of the Ancient East: Antiquities from The al-Sabah Collection, in its Temporary Exhibition Gallery. Tickets must be purchased online in advance of your visit.
You will be required to show your EHTERAZ app on entry and to wear your own face mask. For tickets and more info, click here
Where: National Museum of Qatar
When: On until January 3; 9am to 7pm from Saturday to Wednesday, Thursday from 9am to 9pm; and from 1.30pm to 7pm on Friday.
Vintage cars exhibition
The National Museum of Qatar (NMoQ) has a unique vintage car exhibition aimed at providing visitors with an opportunity to walk down memory lane of the country’s rich history which will display 12 cars commonly used by the public in Qatar between the 1970s and 1990s.
You will be required to show your EHTERAZ app on entry and to wear your own face mask.
Where: NMOQ
When: Ongoing till December 1, 2020
