Weekend Diaries

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The ins and outs, the happenings and the hits, Weekend Diaries is here to help you plan out your two days of nirvana!

You've always seen that scene from a movie or a TV show, where there is a serious auction scene and then, cut to drama. If you want to discount the drama and just plain see how an auction works, head to Katara Cultural Village at Building 5 to witness one in Contemporary Art. Art works by Middle Eastern as well as international artists will be displayed (and up for sale). And it doesn't stop at just paintings, you can expect modern and contemporary art in various media from installation to photography, sculpture and painting.

When? 22nd April, 2013 from 7.00 pm onwards
Where? Katara Cultural Village, Building no. 5

If you like all things Spanish, you are going to love what InterContinental Doha has in store for you. A Spanish Food festival, complete with all the works. Start with gazpachos, pile on the paellas and get trippy with tapas. There will be Flamenco dancers grooving away as you sip into a glass of Sangria. Sounds good? We say Si!

Where? Coral Restaurant, InterContinental Doha
When? 17th - 20th April 2013
How much? QR 235 including a glass of Sangria
For more information, call 4484 4919 

If you want this weekend to be all about the movies, head to the special screenings of 'Wadjda' & 'Bekas', two pioneering movies in the world of Arab Cinema.

Where? Katara Drama Theater
When? 18th April, Thursday
For more information, visit their website here.

Wake up the sports junkie in you and head to the Davis Cup that is happening right here in Qatar. This Cup promises to bring some of the top names in Tennis.

When? Till 22nd April (Monday)
Where? Khalifa Tennis & Squash Complex
 
All of us (try to) watch the Olympics but are you itching to know about its history and where it all began? Qatar Museums Authority brings you an Exhibition aptly titles 'Olympics - Past & Present' which will display original objects and artefacts from Olympia as well as objects from the past 48 Winter & Summer games.

When? April 19th, 3.00 pm to 10.00 pm
Where? Al Riwaq Doha Exhibition Space
For more information, call 4402-8535

What's better than a bar of chocolate? A brunch consisting of just chocolate dishes! For QAR 99 a head, Grand Heritage Hotel promises a Saturday Chocolate Brunch with a range of dishes to please the chocolate boss in you. Live cooking stations, chocolate crepes, waffles, souffles and ofcourse the decadent chocolate fountain. With all the works, a lover of chocolate wouldn't miss this for the world. Don't forget to (over) indulge!

Where? Grand Heritage Hotel
When? 20th April, Saturday
For more information, call 4445 5555

Joe Ashkar visits Crystal this weekend. If you are wondering who Joe Ashkar is, he is a famed Lebanese artist who has produced and sung some hit Arabic tunes. He is also known to shake up a party with his wild ways! If you are intrigued, don't look into a Crystal ball, just head to Crystal at W!

Where? Crystal at W
When? 18th April, Thursday (starting from 10:30 pm)
For reservations, call 4453 5353

Have an awesome weekend and don't forget to