10 events you won’t want to miss this week (January 29 – February 4, 2017)
There's a lot going on this week so we have compiled a list of all the activities happening here. From the biggest shopping festival to a carnival in Katara Cultural Village, we have it all here for you.
1. Shop Qatar ' A Brand New Tradition: Doha's Very First Shopping Festival (January 7, 2017 – February 8, 2017)
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The Qatar Tourism Authority, in an effort to boost tourist inflow into the country, has announced the launch of a new shopping festival named ‘Shop Qatar.’
The event’s first edition, under the slogan ‘A Brand New Tradition,’ will run from January 7 to February 7 and will offer mega discounts on popular brands, cash prizes of up to QR4m and special offers on flights and hotel bookings.
The event will also boast of entertainment activities including Cats the Broadway musical, live music concerts and 15 stand-up comedy acts.
The festival, which aims to target regional visitors, will offer discounts of up to 50% on a range of consumer goods including clothes, electronics, cosmetics and accessories for men, women and children.
In a move to support local entrepreneurs, Shop Qatar will also feature local products designed by students of Virginia Commonwealth University in Qatar and other local designers. They will be on display at a variety of pop-up stores throughout the participating malls.
Venue: Qatar, Ezdan Mall, Hyatt Plaza, Al Khor Mall, Lagoona Mall, Gulf Mall, Landmark, Dar Al Salam Mall, The Gate and The Pearl-Qatar will be a part of the celebrations.
Date: January 7 – February 7, 2017
Timings: 10:00 am – 11: 00 pm
2. Magical Festival Village (January 19 - February 7, 2017)
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It’s fun for the entire family with the Magical Festival Village this year. Be spoilt for choice with an exciting array of pop-up shops ranging from clothing accessories, exquisite art, to artisan chocolate. A winter wonderland awaits with a wide range of family entertainment. Entry is free.
Venue: Katara Beach, South (Opposite The St. Regis Doha)
Dates: January 19 - February 7, 2017
Time: Weekdays: 2:00 pm – 10:00 pm; weekends (Thursday, Friday, Saturday): 2:00 pm – 11:00 pm
3. Souq Waqif Spring Festival (January 20 – February 2, 2017)
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Enjoy live performances of traditional songs and dances by Qatar, Jordan, Saudi Arabia entertainment groups.
Several cultural performances and shows will happen on stage throughout the 15-day festival, at different parts of Souq Waqif. Several popular Arab singers and artists will perform at a dedicated stage.
The popular dolphin show is back at the Souq Waqif’s amusement park (Al Ahmed Square). Shows will be on from 4pm to 5pm and 7pm to 8pm.
Al Ahmed Square will host eight games for children (4 to 10.30pm) as well as amusement rides like Crazy Frog, Ranger, Caterpillar, Crazy Fire, and Extreme Swing.
The Blue Drummers, Alien Percussion, Toy Soldier, Rainbow Parade, Orange Drummers, and Venice Group are some of the other shows that are being planned.
Abdul Aziz Nasser Theatre (Mirqab Hotel) will host a separate ‘Kids Show’ daily at 7.30pm from Friday to February 2 while Majlis Al Damah features a ‘Spring Championship Damh for professionals and amateurs.
Art lovers and artists can take part in activities at the Souq Waqif Art Centre from 4 to 10.30pm.
Photo credit: Gulf Times
4. The Biggest Abaya Event in 2017
Photo credit: Creative Design Qatar
Be part of the first Abaya Ehibition in Qatar on January 29- February 3, 2017 at the Crillion Ballroom, La Cigale Hotel. Get the latest on Women's fashion at the and see your favorite local brands of abayas, shoes, purses and perfumes under one roof.
For more information, call 55082591 or 33778607
Venue: Crillion Ballroom, La Cigale Hotel
Date: January 29- February 3, 20
Timings: 11:00 – 10:00 pm
5. Qatar Germany Year of Culture 2017 Opening Concert (February 1 – February 2, 2017)
Photo credit: Qatar Philharmonic Orchestra
Ticket prices: QAR.75-200. Only a very limited number of seats are available for the performance on the 1st
Program:
David Niemann, conductor
Gerhard Oppitz, piano
Haamed Hussein Naama: From Doha Secrets Symphony: Fourth Movement
Nasser Nasseb: Al Haneen
Dana Alfardan: The Beginning
Wael Binali: Earth
Ludwig van Beethoven: Piano Concerto No. 4 in G Major, Op. 58 ...
Richard Wagner: Overture to Tannhäuser
Venue: Katara Opera House
Date: February 1 – February 2, 2017
Timings: 7:30 pm
6. Chamber Music at MIA: Mendelssohn Octet for Strings (February 2, 2017)
Photo credit: Qatar Philharmonic Orchestra
The monthly free chamber music concert by members of the Qatar Philharmonic Orchestra, in the atrium of IM Pei's magnificent Museum of Islamic Art, with the West Bay skyline as a backdrop. Program and artists to be announced. No tickets or reservations required. All ages welcome.
Program:
Dmitri Torchinsky, violin
Lorena Manescu, violin
Julia Korodi, violin
Laurentio-Lucian Grigorescu, violin
Giovanni Pasini, viola
Andrea Mereutza, viola
Olivia Farkas, cello
Sandor Onodi, double bass
Felix Mendelssohn: Octet for Strings in E Flat Major, Op. 20
Venue: Museum of Islamic Art Atrium
Date: February 2, 2017
Timings: 6:00 pm
7. Shop Qatar Fashion Show (February 2, 2017)
Photo credit: Shop Qatar
Get the best seats for the unveiling of the latest in fashion by local and regional designers in collaboration with the Shop Qatar Fashion Show.
Venue: Piazza, Lagoona Mall
Dates: February 2, 2017
Timings: 7.00 pm - 9.30 pm
8. Sheraton Hotel Park Fireworks Display (February 2 – February 4, 2017)
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Enjoy your last weekend of Shop Qatar at Sheraton Park with food trucks, Siraj screening by Qatar Foundation, roaming shows, and ending the night with an amazing firework show.
Venue: Sheraton Hotel Park
Date: February 2 – February 4, 2017
Timings:4:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Tickets: Free entrance
9. Cats (February 1 – February 4, 2017)
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Let the Memory Live Again of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s record-breaking 2015 Olivier award nominated original musical CATS, as it comes to Doha as part of Shop Qatar 2017. Seen by over 73 million people worldwide and being one of the longest running shows in West End and Broadway History, this sparkling fusion of live music, dance and verse is not to be missed.
Tickets for the Andrew Lloyd Weber musical can be purchased at Virgin Megastores from QAR.150 onwards.
Venue: Qatar National Convention Centre Theatre
Dates: February 1 -February 4, 2017
Timings:
10. Doha Comedy Festival (February 2, February 4, 2017)
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Be ready to buckle with laughter as Qatar’s largest stand-up comedy show ‘Doha Comedy Festival’ is back for the 3rd time. The line-up includes the world’s top performers from the US, UK, Middle East and the GCC.
The Doha Comedy Festival is organized and produced by The Social Studio and supported by Qatar Tourism Authority as part of ‘Shop Qatar’.
The Festival will host world-renowned standup comedian and international TV host of ‘The Daily Show’ – Trevor Noah and the British comedian, ventriloquist, and winner of Season 10 of America’s Got Talent -Paul Zerdin. These talents will join extremely popular performers from the Middle East and the GCC including Bader Saleh whose YouTube show garnered over 346 million views, Nemr Abou Nassar entitled with ‘Lebanon’s King of Comedy’, the Jordanian comic critic Rajae Qawas, Syrian social media activist and comedian Mohanad Al Hattab, Egyptian standup comedian Mohamed Salem and the fluent Arabic-speaking comedian from South Korea - Wonho Chung to name a few.
Venue: Conference Hall, Qatar National Convention Centre
Dates: February 2 -February 4, 2017
Timings: 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm | Doors open at 7:30 pm
Cover photo credit: Virgin Megastore
