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Posted On: 12 January 2020 12:22 pm
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Events in Qatar: January 12 - January 18, 2020

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Looking for something to do in Doha? Whether you're a local, new in Doha or just wandering through, we've got loads of great events to keep you occupied over the week ahead. Our weekly Events in Qatar feature helps you discover popular local events from categories like fashion, music, food, entertainment, exhibition and much more. Our listing comes out every Sunday, so be sure to keep following ILQ for events updates and information! And, if you want more, visit iloveqatar.net/events.

Until January 18, 2020

Kaffeinated's Coffee Expo 2020 at Katara Cultural Village

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If you are a coffee enthusiast and a self-proclaimed coffee addict, then visit the Kaffeinated Festival at the exquisite 21 High Street, Katara Cultural Village. The Coffee Expo will feature 30 local and international coffee-related businesses to showcase their love for coffee. The event will kick off on 8 January and will continue until 18 January 2020 from 10:00 am - 10:00 pm. Enjoy the cool outdoor ambiance while satisfying your caffeine cravings!

Event Details:

Location: 21st Highstreet, Katara Cultural Village
Date: 8 January 2020 - 18 January 2020
Time: 10:00 am - 10:00 pm
Ticket Purchase: No tickets needed
Price: General entry - It's free!
Website: https://www.instagram.com/kaffeinated.festival/

Give the gift of Mandarin Oriental

Delight friends and loved ones by giving the gift of Mandarin Oriental’s legendary service, Michelin-starred cuisine and award-winning spas in the world’s most sought-after locations, all wrapped into one elegant package. Mandarin Oriental Gift Cards are available online and at Mandarin Oriental hotels.

Details:

Location: Barahat Msheireb Street, Msheireb Downtown Doha, PO Box 23643, Doha
Phone: +974 4008 8888
Website: mandarinoriental.com/doha

Until January 18, 2020

Doha International Book Fair 2020

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Mark your calendars to attend one of the largest international book fairs in the region! The Doha International Book Fair will open its doors to book lovers on 9 January and will continue until 18 January 2020 at Doha Exhibition and Convention Center.

Event Details:

Location: Doha Exhibition and Convention Center
Date: 9 January 2020 - 18 January 2020
Time: 09:00 am - 10:00 pm
Ticket Purchase: No tickets needed
Price: General entry - It's free!
Website: https://www.mcs.gov.qa/en/

January 16, 2020

Qatar Esports Wega Global Games Grand Opening

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An immersive experience to officially announce the launch of the Qatar Esports Wega Global Games in presence of some of the biggest E-Athletes will take place on the 17th of January 2020. A 20 mins theatrical immersive show for the first time ever in Doha including VR & AR technologies, live arena performances, entertainment and talks from game-based influencers will awestruck the audience at Khalifa International Stadium. Entry is free, so hurry up to register!

Event Details:

Location: Khalifa International Stadium
Date: 16 January 2020
Time: 08:00 pm - 09:00 pm
Ticket Purchase: No tickets needed
Price: General entry - It's free!
Register Now to get your FREE ticket: https://www.q-tickets.com/wega

January 17, 2020

Al Zubara UNESCO World Heritage Site Cleanup

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Looking for a fun volunteering opportunity? Then join the cleans up campaign of Doha Environmental Actions Project (DEAP) that promotes better environmental practices and encourages people to bin rubbish or take it home to recycle instead of dumping it at the beach.

To continue spreading awareness about environmental protection and preservation of the natural resources in Qatar, Doha Environmental Actions Project’s next clean-up will take place at the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Al Zubarah on 17 January from 12:30 pm – 5:00 pm. This is a kid and family-friendly event, so join the initiative along with your loved ones to help keep Qatar clean and plastic pollution-free!

Event Details:

Location: Al Zubarah
Date: 17 January 2020
Time: 12:30 pm - 05:00 pm
Ticket Purchase: No tickets needed
Price: General entry - It's free!
Website: https://www.instagram.com/deap_qatar/

Until 18 January 2020

Gems and Jewels from Royal Indian Courts exhibition at MIA

Gems and Jewels from Royal Indian Courts exhibition at MIA

The exhibition comes in celebration of the 2019 Year of Culture Qatar-India and presents a look at magnificent gems and jewelry from India. Set in Stone: Gems and Jewels from Royal Indian Courts showcase more than 100 pieces from across Qatar Museums’ (QM) collections, including many masterpieces that have never been displayed before.

Event Details:

Location: Museum of Islamic Art
Date: 23 October 2019 - 18 January 2020
Time: Saturday to Thursday from 9 am to 7 pm
Friday from 1:30 pm to 7 pm
Price: Free for residents and culture pass members, QR 50 for visitors and 50 % off for visiting university students (upon presentation of ID)

Until 21 January 2020

El Anatsui's exhibition at Mathaf: Arab Museum of Modern Art

El Anatsui's exhibition at Mathaf: Arab Museum of Modern Art

We have also another amazing exhibition by El Anatsui which is happening at Mathaf: Arab Museum of Modern Art. The artist has consistently worked to transform the formal possibilities of African sculptural idioms. Over 50 years, he has repeatedly revised and reinvented his material and compositional techniques to astonishing effect - from the early smaller wooden reliefs with their incised markings and broken ceramic forms, to the monumental outdoor cement sculptures, and, more recently, the vast and spectacular metal wall and floor works, which blur the boundaries between sculpture, painting and assemblage. Mark your calendars to check out this exhibition.

Event Details:

Location: Mathaf: Arab Museum of Modern Art
Date: 1 October 2019 - 31 January 2020
Time: 09:00 am - 07:00 pm
Ticket Purchase: No tickets needed, entry is FREE
Phone: 4402 8855

Until 25 January 2020

KAWS: HE EATS ALONE exhibition at the Doha Fire Station

KAWS: HE EATS ALONE exhibition at the Doha Fire Station

The first museum show in the Middle East dedicated to Brian Donnelly (b. 1974, USA), known professionally as KAWS. Curated by acclaimed art historian Germano Celant, this solo survey explores the artist’s career and vast oeuvre, featuring paintings, graphic design, small-scale objects, and large-scale sculptures made over the past twenty years.

Event Details:

Location: Doha Fire Station Gallery
Date: 25 October 2019 - 25 January 2020
Time: 09:00 am - 07:00 pm
Ticket Purchase: At the door
Price: - Admission to KAWS: HE EATS ALONE is QAR 50 for adults; QAR 25 for Qataris, Residents of Qatar and students. Admission is free for children under 16, Culture Pass Plus and Culture Pass Family Members, and visitors with disabilities.QRPhone: 44224222

Until February 1, 2020

Marmi Festival 2020

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The Marmi festival which is considered as one of the best tourist attractions of the season will kick off on 1st January 2020. Check out the schedule below.

Until April 4, 2020

Metro Street Food at DECC Metro Station

Treat your taste buds at the metro Street Food festival at DECC Metro Station (West Bay) starting from 1st January. Organized by QSports, Food Festival will be open daily from 12:30 PM to 11:00 PM (Weekdays) and 02:00 PM to 12:00 Midnight (Weekends).

Metro Street Food is the ideal venue for a leisure experience for the whole family offering over 20 dine-in options and 18-hole World Mini-Golf setup.

Local & international businesses who wish to book a space at the event, please call at 7026-0268 /3321-2915 or e-mail us at [email protected]

Event Details:

Location: DECC Metro Station (South) (Nearby Alfardan Tower), Doha, Qatar
Date: 1 January 2020 - 24 April 2020
Time: Weekdays: 12:30 pm - 12:00 am, Weekends: 2 pm – 12 midnight
Price: Entry - It's free!
Phone: 70260268
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://bit.ly/MSFBooking

Until April 25, 2020

MIA Park Bazaar

The MIA Park bazaar is a melting pot of trade and tradition that features around different stalls offering a vibrant mix of products from handcraft, accessories, paintings, clothing, jewelry, photography to art. Moreover, you can also enjoy home-cooked food as a number of stalls sell mouth-watering cuisines. However, the bazaar has been postponed on 17 January and it will reopen on Saturday, 18 January.

Event Details:

Location: MIA Park
Date: 3 January 2020 - 25 April 2020
Time: 12 pm - 8 pm on Fridays, 02:00 pm - 08:00 pm on Saturdays
Ticket Purchase: No tickets needed
Price: General entry - It's free!
Website: http://www.mia.org.qa/en/mia-park/park-bazaar

Until April 25, 2020

Torba Market 2019

Have you visited Torba Farmers Market yet? The market brings the best in locally grown produce, homemade cuisine and beverages, and sustainable products to the public. It’s a place where the community gathers to learn, shop and be empowered as vendors and market visitors. It takes place at Qatar Foundation’s Ceremonial Court, every Saturday until 25 April 2020 from 8 am to 8 pm.

Event Details:

Location: Ceremonial Court, Qatar Foundation
Date: Every Saturday (Until 25 April 2020)
Time: 08:00 am - 08:00 pm
Ticket Purchase: No tickets needed
Price: General entry - It's free!
Website: https://www.farmersmarket.qa March 31, 2020

Mahaseel Souq at Katara Cultural Village


After the conclusion of the Mahaseel festival, the Mahaseel souq will remain open on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays until March 31, 2020. The market features Qatari farms selling various types of fresh fruits and vegetables, flowers and ornamental plants and local companies offering food products related to livestock, in addition to natural honey produced by Qatari farms and the best varieties of local dates.

Event Details:

Location: Katara's Southern Area
Date: 23 December 2019 - 31 March 2020
Time: 09:00 am - 09:00 pm (Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays)
Ticket Purchase: No tickets needed
price: General entry - It's free!

Until 30 May 2020

Baraha Souq at the National Museum of Qatar

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National Museum of Qatar unfolds a new artisan market offering you an outdoor scene filled with local arts, crafts, cultural gifts, and food.

Event Details:

Location: National Museum of Qatar
Date: 22 November 2019 - 30 May 2020
Time: Open only on weekends, Fridays from 2 pm to 7 pm, Saturdays from 9 am to 7 pm
Ticket Purchase: No tickets needed
Price: General entry - It's free!
Email: [email protected]

Until 30 June 201 9

Qatar Food Fest at Hotel Park


To treat you with all the delicious food, Qatar's longest food festival is going on at the Hotel Park. Join this culinary celebration with your friends and family and enjoy mouth-watering dishes in this beautiful weather.

Event Details:

Location: Hotel Park, Al Corniche Street, Doha, Qatar
Date: 1 November 2019 - 30 June 2020
Time: 04:00 pm - 11:00 pm
Ticket Purchase: No tickets needed
Price: No Entrance ticket - N/A
Phone: 44567665
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://www.hotelparkdoha.com

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