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Posted On: 22 August 2021 10:00 am
Updated On: 23 August 2021 12:06 pm

Things to do in Doha: 22-28 August, 2021

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Are you looking for events to take part in? Check out our listing and see which of these events interest you. Our Things To Do article comes out every Sunday at 10:00 am, so do check it out. For more events around you, visit iloveqatar.net/events!

Note:
Here are the updates on the gradual lifting of COVID-19 restrictions effective 6 August. Kindly check with the respective event hosts before booking or participating.

As per COVID-19 restrictions set by the government, please make sure to abide by the precautionary measures such as wearing a mask, physical distancing, showing your Ehteraz green status, and frequent hand washing.

Ongoing

Taekwondo classes at Falcon Taekwondo Academy

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Image Credit: Falcon Taekwondo Academy

Enroll your child at Falcon Taekwondo Academy to develop your child's athletic abilities, flexibility, strength, and stamina and also to improve their capabilities in self-defense. The Academy also offers Thai boxing, gymnastics, fitness and has a baby gym, too. Since 1990, each class has been taught by the most experienced professional coaches.

Details:

  • Location: Ezdan Mall Al Gharaffa (near the food court)
  • Date: Ongoing
  • Time: 10:00 am - 09:00 pm (ages from 3 and up)
  • Phone: +974 44434240
  • WhatsApp: +974 3131 3377
  • Instagram: @falconacademy.qa
  • Facebook: Falcon Taekwondo Academy

22 August 2021

Melodies From Past and Present by Qatar National Library

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Image Credit: QNL

In celebration of the Qatar-US Year of Culture 2021, the Qatar National Library (QNL) invites you to enjoy a collection of musical pieces from the past and present, performed by the US Air Forces Central Band and the Music Affairs Center of the Ministry of Culture and Sports. The session will be conducted online via Instagram Live. To join, click on the link here.

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23 August 2021

Education City Speaker Series by Qatar Foundation

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Image Credit: Qatar Foundation

Qatar Foundation (QF) invites you to join serial entrepreneur and co-founder of Netflix, Marc Randolph, for a great discussion on how you can start building an innovative and socially conscious business. It will explore what it takes to become a successful entrepreneur while caring for the planet and our communities. Click here to register!

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Until 29 August 2021

EcoKids Online by Flower Each Spring

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Image Credit: Flower Each Spring

FES EcoKids Online is an international weekly virtual session for children during the summer. Different topics relating to sustainability will be held during the sessions at 6 pm on Sundays. Please note that they will send you a ZOOM joining link to your email address on the same day of the session.

Details:

  • Location: This event will be held via Zoom every Sunday. Register to get a Zoom joining link.
  • Date: 8 August 2021 - 29 August 2021
  • Time: 06:00 pm
  • Phone: +974 3000 6078
  • Email: [email protected]
  • Instagram: @flowereachspring

Until 1 September 2021

Seagrass Tales, Dugong Trails

Things to do in Doha: 18 July - 24 July, 2021
Image Credit: NMOQ / ILQ Staff

Do you know all about Dugongs in Qatar and other fun facts? The National Museum of Qatar (NMoQ) in collaboration with ExxonMobil Research Qatar (EMRQ) is currently running an exhibition on Dugongs. This exhibition introduces these amazing creatures and their habitat through fun facts and interactive exhibits. You will also get to learn about the important work of scientists studying Dugongs in Qatar and how we can protect them and their environment through both science and everyday actions. Check out why you shouldn't miss NMoQ's Dugong exhibition!

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Until 2 September 2021

YOC Photography Exchange: Call for Photograph Submissions

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Image Credit: Years of Culture

This event is an open call to all American nationals who are currently living in Qatar or have recently visited the country, to submit their own photographs along the theme: QATARI LANDSCAPE AND ENVIRONMENTALISM. The aim of this exhibition is to focus on the changing Qatari landscape, wildlife, and the initiatives that are in place to convert this.

Participants must submit their own photographs taken in Qatar. Click here for more information.

Things to know:

  • Age: 18 years and above
  • Location: Qatar
  • Submission Type: Online submissions via email to [email protected]
  • Deadline for Submissions: Sep 2, 2021
  • Exhibition Scheduled Estimate: Tentatively November – December 2021

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Until 5 September 2021

Qatar Museums Public Art Student Open Call

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Image Credit: Qatar Museums

This is an exciting event to take part in! Qatar Museums Public Art Student Open Call invites students to propose a public artwork to be created with recycled materials to bring more awareness to Qatar Museum’s ‘no waste’ policy for a temporary installation to be displayed in public spaces. Up to five winning proposals will be chosen, and the selected students will be granted up to QR 25,000 to realize their concept by December 2021. For more information click here.

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Until 15 September 2021

Katara Beach Water Sports

Katara Beach Water Sports
Image Credit: Katara Cultural Village

Enjoy water sports with your family and friends at Katara Beach until 15 September 2021. What are some of your favourite water sports to do in Qatar?

Details:

  • Location: Katara Beach
  • Date: Until 15 September 2021
  • Time: 03:30 am - 11:00 pm
  • Phone: +974 5544 9862
  • Instagram: @kataraqatar

Until 15 September 2021

Mal Lawal 3 - Celebrating collectors in our community

Mal Lawal 3 - Celebrating collectors in our community
Image Credit: NMOQ

If you love museums and exhibitions, you're going to love this one too! Mal Lawal, in this edition, features 26 collectors and a variety of objects, including manuscripts, weapons, maps, coins, heritage items, jewellery, clothing, vintage cars, and more. Are you excited?

Details:

  • Location: National Museum of Qatar
  • Date: 18 June 2021 - 15 September 2021
  • Time: Saturday to Thursday: 09:00 am – 07:00 pm, Friday: 1.30 pm – 07:00 pm
  • Phone: +974 4452 5555
  • Email: [email protected]
  • Website: www.nmoq.org.qa

Until 31 December 2021

Women of the Pandemic: Creativity in Quarantine

Virtual Exhibition: Women of the pandemic
Image Credit: Katara Cultural Village

Love looking at art and works of artists? In this virtual exhibition, hosted by Katara Cultural Village, get to view the works of various artists under the title - 'Women of the pandemic'. This is a collaboration between female Qatari and American artists.

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