What are your plans for the week? If you’re still trying to figure them out, why not check out our event roundup for some inspiration? From live international football screenings to activities at Doha Festival City, art workshops to comedy festivals, we’ve got you covered! Our events list will be out every Sunday. Keep following ILQ for more event updates and information! For more information visit iloveqatar.net/events

August 20 Sunday - August 27 Sunday

Qatar Summer Festival Entertainment City — Everyday till September 5

ICYMI: Have fun this summer at Qatar Summer Festival’s Entertainment City! Awesome rides, tons of games, life-size fun, and even live shows EVERY day! It’s non-stop entertainment at the QSF Entertainment City!

Ticket purchase: At the door

Price: QR 15 to enter

Venue: Doha Exhibition & Convention Center

Time: 2:00 pm - 11:00 pm

For more information visit: https://www.visitqatar.qa/calendar/events-calendar/june/entertainment-city.html

Tamim the glorious by Ahmed Almaadheed — Everyday till September 10

ICYMI: You know the amazing images of the Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani all over Doha? The W Hotel Doha and Ahmed bin Majed bring you the art exhibition you’ve been waiting for! You can see the original piece and more of Ahmed bin Majed’s work at the W Doha! He’s added a number of new images — so be sure to check it out!

Ticket purchase: No tickets needed

Price: It’s free!

Venue: W Hotel Doha, 29th floor

Time: 10:00 am - 10:00 pm

Skate Girls of Kabul Exhibition — Everyday till October 21

CYMI: Check out the super compelling photo exhibition by Jessica Fulford-Dobson, the Skate Girls of Kabul. This exhibition tells the extraordinary story of Afghan girls who took up skateboarding, thanks to an Afghan charity that provides skate parks as a hook to get children from disadvantaged families back into the educational system.

Ticket purchase: No tickets needed

Price: It’s free!

Venue: QM Gallery Katara

Time: Saturday - Thursday: 8:00pm to 12:00 am, Friday - closed

For more information visit: http://www.crystaldoha.com/

Football Evenings on Mega Screens at MOQ — Sunday & Monday

Football fans rejoice! You can watch your favorite football games on the biggest indoor screens in Qatar! Rep your teams and get loud at the MOQ Oasis!

Sunday 20 August

1:00 pm (Ligue 1): PSG vs. Toulouse 6:00 pm (Premier League): Tottenham vs. Chelsea 9:45 pm (La Liga): Barcelona vs. Real Betis

Monday 21 August

10:00 pm (Premier League): Man. City vs. Everton

Ticket purchase: No tickets needed

Price: It’s free!

Venue: Mall of Qatar Oasis

Time: Listed above

For more information: http://www.mallofqatar.com.qa/english/events/a-football-evening-on-mega-screens

Hip-Hop Move — Tuesday

Get ready to get moving! Every Tuesday join the hip hop move at Crystal and get down to all your favorite tunes!

You’ll get the chance to jam to DJ Flash B and DJ Mia on Tuesday night!

Ticket purchase: At the door

Venue: W Doha Hotel & Residences West Bay

Time: 9:00 pm onwards

For reservations please call: (+974) 3017 7049

For more information visit: http://www.crystaldoha.com/

Portrait Drawing Technique with Charcoal — Sunday-Thursday

Get creative this week and try your hand at drawing using charcoal! Workshops will be held at the Katara Art Studios led by the artist Ismael Azzam! Hurry up and register, only 10 seats will be available! You must be 18+ to register.

The advanced workshop will be held in Arabic.

Ticket purchase: Online

Price: QR 200

Venue: Katara Art Studio B19, Katara Cultural Village

Time: 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Registration: https://goo.gl/eWmFvt

Contact: [email protected] or call (+974) 44080233 / (+974) 44080235

Made in Qatar Workshop — Friday-August 25

Take part in a number of local creative workshops at Katara hosted by a group of Qatari artists! Register now to save a spot!

Ticket purchase: No tickets needed

Price: QR 50

Venue: Katara Art Studio B19, Katara Cultural Village

Time: 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Website: http://www.katara.net/en/whats-on/events/WorkShops/Made%20in%20Qatar%20Workshop/2304

Contact: [email protected] or call (+974) 44080233 / (+974) 44080235

Summer in The City — Thursday-August 26

There’s a lot going on at Doha Festival City this week! Doha Festival City, the largest entertainment, retail, and hospitality destination in Qatar, is giving families a unique experience this August with numerous beachside adventures organized inside the Mall away from the heat. Visitors will have the best of a summer holiday getaway brought to them through activities and workshops!

SHIPS AHOY!

Dive for treasure, walk the plank and sail the high seas at Doha Festival City’s Pirate themed adventure ball pit. Set to be a sure hit with children of all ages, the colorful ball pit will provide hours of fun for them in their own pirate themed world.

Date: Daily from Thursday, 3rd August – Saturday, 26th August Timing: Every half an hour from 3:00 pm – 9:00 pm Age: 4 – 12 Years Location: Centre Court Cost: A minimum of QR 200 is required to be spent at any store in Doha Festival City to participate in this activity.

DESERT DUNE DASH

For the high energy adventure lovers, test your racing skills at the remote control (RC) Car Race Track. Families and friends can compete for free by driving their high-speed remote control cars through various tight turns on our sand dunes to the finish line!

Date: Daily from Thursday, 3rd August – Saturday, 26th August Timing: Every half an hour from 3:00 pm – 9:00 pm Age: Suitable for all ages Location: Axis Node Cost: Free of charge

SEASIDE WORKS OF ART

With a different seaside theme each weekend in August, children can have their faces painted, decorate stones, paint shells or personalize their own t-shirts. All creations can be kept, taken home and shown off to friends and family!

Date: Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, from Thursday, 3rd August – Saturday, 26th August Timing: Every hour from 3:00 pm – 9:00 pm Age: 4 – 12 Years Location: Cloud Node Cost: Free of charge

SUMMERTIME MODELING

Enhance children’s creativity with interactive play at Summertime Modelling. With sparkly ocean coloured Play-Doh as well as kinetic sand. Children will be able to create their own beach scene and show off their creations to family and friends!

Date: Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, from Thursday, 3rd August – Saturday, 26th August Timing: Every half an hour from 3:00 pm – 9:00 pm Age: 4 – 12 years Location: Entertainment Node Cost: Free of charge

Ticket purchase: No tickets needed

Venue: Doha Festival City

Time: 3:00 pm - 9:00 pm

QSF Qatar's Fastest Bowler — Friday

Do you have what it takes to be the fastest bowler in Qatar?!

During the first week of July, the speedball machine will be used for a Cricket Bowlers Contest. At this contest, each participant will have 6 balls to throw, first 3 being try balls and the last 3 will be recorded. The fastest ball out of the last 3 recorded balls will be noted for the competition. From all the players, there will be a selection of the 10 fastest bowlers that will compete in a Final Round in last week of August. A player can repeat the process as many times as he wants but every time he does that, he will have to pay the fee again.

PRIZES:

Adult (16yrs+):

- QR 5000

- 4 Gold Passes to QSF

- 5 Free Passes to Aqua Park

Youth (12-16yrs):

- QR 2000

- 4 Gold Passes to QSF

- Dinner for 4 at Warwick Doha

- 4 Free Passes to Aqua Park

RULES:

Each participant will have 3 chances. The technique for the throw should be legal and it will be judged by a referee. After 3 successful throws, the player may try again upon the payment of the fee.

Ticket purchase: Online/At the door

Price: Online (Covers Entrance Ticket): Adult: QR 40 and Youth: QR 30//On the Spot: Adult: QR 25 and Youth: QR 15

Venue: Doha Exhibition and Convention Center (DECC)

Time: 5:00 pm

Registration: http://www.qsports.qa/pages/fastest-bowler

Doha Comedy Festival: Buy your tickets — September 3

Just a heads up! Book your tickets for The Doha Comedy Festival ASAP before tickets run out!

The Doha Comedy Festival is back for a 4th edition! Hosted by Hamad Al-Amari, the comedic lineup includes world-renowned comedian Maz Jobrani, the biggest English speaking comedian in India, Vir Das, the king of Lebanese comedy Nemr, and the pioneer of Palestinian-American standup comedy Mo Amer! This cultural mashup is sure to crack you up!

Ticket purchase: Online

Price: QR 45 Silver, QR 99 Gold, QR 149 Platinum, QR 199 VIP, QR 395 Royal

Time: 8:00 pm

Website: https://tickets.virginmegastore.me/qa/music/5047/doha-comedy-festival

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