Here are some things to do in Doha this weekend...
Tango Festival
The 4th International Tango Festival is going on from 27 – 30 October at Intercontinental Doha The City. A gala dinner will take place on Friday, 20 October at Al Jawhara Ballroom. The festival will feature 13 workshops, 3 nights of Milonga, 16 tango performances by maestro and a Tango DJ on 28 and 29 October.
For tickets and more information, visit: www.dohatangofestival.com
Heya Abaya Exhibition
Heya Arabian Fashion Exhibition brings together more than 250 designers and brands under one roof.
The 10th edition of Heya will showcase abayas, jalabiyas, and gowns by designers from Qatar, the GCC and beyond. Heya will also include shoes, belts and bags for discerning ladies.
Visitors will be able to purchase from boutique designers as well as larger brands, while taking in the many fashion shows, forums and workshops held alongside the exhibition.
The even will run till 30 October at DECC. For more information: http://heya.qa/
FIM Superbike World Championship
Losail International Circuit will host the final round of the World Superbike Championship (WSBK) for the third consecutive year. The event is scheduled for 27—30 October 2016.
The event will be held at night under the floodlight system of the circuit. Qatari rider Saeed Al Sulaiti will also participate in the WorldSBK class.
On 28 October, WorldSBK and WorldSSP Free Practices will be held from 4:30 pm to10 pm and on Saturday both Superpoles will be from 5:30 pm—7:10 pm
Tickets can be bought here: http://www.circuitlosail.com/superbike-world-championship
Fragments by Mahmoud Obaidi
Runs till 30 January 2017 at Qatar Museum Gallery Katara
In this exhibition, Mahmoud Obaidi retraces the 'organised chaos' that led to the destruction of Iraq, and presents a response to witnessing the city of Baghdad fall piece by piece. In his work, Obaidi recreates what has been stolen or destroyed to try to piece the city back together again. The exhibition shows how Obaidi is grappling with the destruction of an 8,000-year-old civilisation, which has been laid waste in less than a fraction of that time.
Entry is free for all.
Timings: 10am – 8pm everyday except Fridays (3pm – 9pm). Closed on Sundays.
Splash Water Park Katara
Splash Water Park is open till 1 November and features several exciting activities like slides, rides and competitions in September. Water slides, water blobs, water wheel, water Saturn, water seesaw, water iceberg, water park city, flying fishing boats, water trampoline, water volleyball, banana boat, bumper ball, zipline, inflatable tubes, bubble soccer, 50m slip slide, paddle boat, fun city, inflatable pool, water park city, inflatable football fields, as well as sunset activities, beach concert, party at the beach, and the fire show are all available and open to the public.
MIA Bazaar
The Bazaar will be held weekly every Saturday till end of April 2017. With a vibrant mix of around 150 stalls, MIA Park Bazaar is a modern version of the old souq tradition. You can browse and buy handcraft, accessories, paintings, clothing, food, jewellery, photography and art. So if you're looking for interesting or unusual gifts, the bazaar offers a wealth of options for both young and old.
Times: 10 am till 7 pm.
Treasures of China
Terracotta soldiers from the First Emperor's Terracotta Army will be on show at the Museum of Islamic Art where visitors will get the chance to meet the warriors who guarded a hidden empire. The exhibition will display 101 pieces dating from the Neolithic period to the Qing Dynasty, spanning over 5,000 years of China's history.
Potteries, bronzes, jades, porcelains, gold, silver, enamel and many other Chinese treasures will be on show, selected from 11 museums and heritage institutions from across China.
The exhibition is on till 7 January.
Collective Exhibit
Anima Gallery is housing the Collective Exhibition 2016 until 30 October 2016. The exhibition features nine contemporary artists from Lebanon, Japan, Germany, Taiwan, Spain and Iran. Anima Gallery is located at the Pearl, Qatar.
Art Convergence
Art Convergence, a modern jewelry exhibition in cooperation with the Embassy of Portugal in Qatar, will be held at Katara Cultural Village. The exhibition held at Building 22, and will run until 31 October.
The exhibition is open from 12pm – 12am. The event is free and open to the public.
Dia al-Azzawi exhibition
Qatar Museums (QM) recently opened a major exhibition by internationally acclaimed Iraqi artist Dia al-Azzawi, titled 'I am the cry, who will give voice to me? * Dia al-Azzawi: A Retrospective (from 1963 until tomorrow)'.
Taking place simultaneously at Mathaf: Arab Museum of Modern Art and the QM Gallery Al Riwaq for the first time, the exhibition will cover 9,000 sq. metres and include over 500 works.
Works spanning fifty years across a range of media are featured, including painting, sculpture, drawing, print and artist books, incorporating original and limited editions of artworks on view for the very first time.
It will run until 16th April 2017. Entry is free for all. or more information, visit www.qm.org.qa
Shereen, thanks so much ................