New events in Qatar this August
Doha Comedy Festival
Date: Aug 18-21
Time: Doors open at 7:30pm, show starts at 8:00pm
Location: Qatar National Convention Center
Qatar Summer Festival will bring three nights of laughter and merriment when 18 standup comedians take Qatar by storm on 18th August.
The shows are in Arabic, for everyone 13 years and above of age. The comedy stars will appear in this order.
Day 1:
Bader Saleh, Fadi Al Shehri, Abdallah Al S'aidan, Waddah Swar, Ahmad Al Shammari, Hamad Al Amari
Day 2:
Ibrahim Khairallah, Mohammed Al Garawi, Rajae Qawas, Abdelrahman Al Sheikhi, Bashar Al Jazzaf, Zied Al Swaida
Day 3:
Moayad Al Nefaie, Moutasim Tarabzouni, Nikolas Khoury, Ibrahim Saleh, Sheyaab, Mohammad Tamimi
Single day ticket prices:
Silver QAR 145
Gold QAR 195
Platinum QAR 295
VIP QAR 395
Royal QAR 1000
Get your tickets online here.
Muay Thai Roadshow Qatar
Date: August 20
Time: 1:30pm – 5pm
Venue: Grand Ballroom, Grand Hyatt Doha
Muay Thai is a form of martial art and a variation of Thai boxing. The event will be showcased to everyone with professional Thai boxers and trainers from Thailand.
The event includes:
- Wai Kru Ceremony
- Live Demonstrations of the Acient Sport & its Key Principles.
- Workshops including Teacher Training / Striking / Footwork & Clinching.
- Live Exhibition Demos (3 Fights)
It is free but limited spaces are available, so you need to register for it at this page.
Call +974 50403234 for more info.
Week at MIA
Date: August 14, 15, 17, 18
Time: 10am - 11:30am
Venue: Museum of Islamic Art
Museum of Islamic Art is holding workshops for children 5 to 7 years of age. They will use various mediums like pencils and markers to learn how Islamic art is drawn. Falconry will be taught as well as floral designs in Iznik art, along with watercolor painting. 2D Iznik vase design is part of the workshop also.
Summer Special – MIA Guided Tours
Days: Sunday, Monday, Wednesday in August
Time: 12pm – 1:00pm
Venue: Museum of Islamic Art
MIA galleries have a vast collection of artifacts from Islamic history. During August, guided tours will be given every Sunday, Monday and Wednesday.
Beat the heat and enjoy a guided tour of the permanent collection at MIA every Sunday, Monday and Wednesday at 12pm throughout August. The guides will explain the historical significance of woodwork, metalwork, manuscripts, textiles, jewelry and what they meant to people centuries ago. Avail of this opportunity to have free tours while shaded from the heat and learning more about fascinating history.
Summer Calligraphy for 8-14 year olds MIA
Date: August 14, 15, 17, 18
Time: 10:00am - 12:00pm
Venue: Museum of Islamic Art
the last calligraphic script invented at the Ottoman court was the Ruq’ah. Its simplistic style makes it perfect to learn for beginners. This summer workshop will be held over four sessions for children from 8 to 14 years of age. It will introduce calligraphy, its tools and materials, and will progress form teaching students simple letters to complete words and finally, simple sentences.
Sunset to Full Moon Kayaking Event
Date: Friday, August 19
Time: 5pm – 10pm
Venue: Al Thakhira Mangrove Reserve
Discover Arabia - Entalek brings exploration and fun this Friday in the cooler hours of the day. Paddling will be arranged amongst the mangrove laden waters of Al Thakhira around sunset. Paddle through the sunset and make you way back during the moonrise. Gather your picnic gear and get ready to commune with nature.
BBQ set up, refreshments, beach soccer games, changing facilities and portable toilet facilities will be provided.
Meeting at Al Meera Supermarket in Al Thakira at 5:00 pm.
Price: 250 QR / adult.
150 QR / kids under 12 years.
100 QR / kids under 6 years.
For booking go through their website.
For more information, call / Whatsapp Amine at 30233207
Full moon drumming on the beach
Date: Friday, August 19
Time: 6pm – 10pm
Venue: Fuwairat Beach
Drumming Qatar will have interactive African drumming session at Fuwairat beach this Friday. Drums will be provided and facilities include barbecue, fire, drums, and cold water. The warmup session will include djembe and the second half will have Wassolonka.
Bookings will be done on Whatsapp group or on the FB event page.
Whatsapp to 33842330 to join Drummers group.
QAR100 per person, QAR50 for children under 12.
Cover photo by Jameel Riaz
Full Moon Kayaking .... I recall the last time Rizks and I went Kayaking under the full moon.. As we sat watching the stars and drinking hot Karak, we began to feel cold.
Rizks decided to light a fire in the boat. It promptly began to sink - proving once again that you can’t have your kayak and heat it too :o(