9 fantastic events to enjoy this week (January 15 – January 21, 2017)

A lot’s happening in Doha this week. If you’re interested in shopping till you drop, Doha’s first ever shopping festival will make it easier for you. If you’re into adventure, the GCC Camaro gathering in Doha will keep you busy and happy. If you’re looking for some family fun, the African Circus is bound to entertain you. If you’re a sports buff, the upcoming Doha Triathlon, is definitely the place to be. But, that’s not all…there’s lots to do all throughout the week. Just read on:

1.       Shop Qatar ' A Brand New Tradition: Doha's Very First Shopping Festival (January 7, 2017 – February 8, 2017)

Photo credit: Shop Qatar

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.       2nd G.C.C Camaro Gathering in Qatar

19/01/2017

8:00am to 12:pm welcoming participants / Qatar boarder
12:00pm : move to the residence of the participants, accompanied by traffic police.
4:00pm : move to losail circuit
6:00pm : camaro roll race champion / losail international circuit.
20/1/2017
10:00am : go for a ride with G.C.C. groups on doha corniche & head to the pearl.
11:30 : friday prayer / pearl mosque
1:00pm : start the activities & welcome the attends / pearl qatar
2:00pm : free lunch
3:00pm : start the events , traditional activities , competitions and entertainment
-welcoming tent
-ardha performance
-falconry
-traditional photo booth
-henna
-handcraft section
-traditional games
-audience gifts
-red bull show 
Free entrance for the public
For more information, call : +974 7744 6061

Venue: Losail international circuit, Pearl Qatar and Doha Coriche

Date: January 19 – January 20, 2017

Timings: 8:00 am -6: 00pm

3.       The African Circus (January 8 – January 21, 2017)

Photo credit: Shop Qatar

Come to Hayat Plaza and enjoy the antics of the African Circus. It’s absolutely free and a fun activity for adults and children alike. Get ready for an adventure with the African Circus. This international show has been touring around the globe as a unique form of entertainment from the African continent. Watch in splendor as the multitalented artists awe you and your family!

Venue: Hyatt Plaza

Date: January 8 – January 21, 2017

Timings: Weekdays: 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm; Weekends: 5:30 pm -9:00 pm

4.       The Laughter Factory Two Night Doha Run

Photo credit: The Laughter Factory

The best in international stand-up comedy! Every month we bring three of the world's leading comics direct from The Comedy Store to the region for a string of shows.So, if you’re feeling the January blues, then you need the Laughter Factory in your life, our first tour of 2017 features the award winning Sofie Hagen, Rob Deering and Jack Dathel.

Venue: Grand Hyatt Doha

Date: January 16 – January 17, 2017

Timings: 8:00 pm – 11:00 pm

5.       The Hell Bells in Qatar

Photo credit: Q-Tickets
Hells Bells are one of the top AC/DC tribute bands who have performed all over the UK as well as Portugal, Austria, Russia, Belgium, Czech Republic and multiple stints in the Middle East. If you love AC/DC then you'll love the high energy performance that Hells Bells bring to the stage. The Exiles will open for the Hell Bells playing some of your favorite tracks.
Tickets are at a nominal price of QAR 100 and are available online at www.aliveentertainment.me through Q-Tickets

Venue: Grand Hyatt Doha.

Date: January 19, 2017

Timings: 7:00 pm – 11:00 pm

6.       Doha Triathlon (January 20, 2017)

Photo credit: Doha Triathlon

Mark your calendars for the first ever Doha Triathlon on Friday January 20, 2017. open to all athletic levels, be part of this great event featuring both Olympic and sprint distances with the stunning views of Doha’s skyline and the Museum of Islamic Art in the background!
This is the inaugural year for the competition, after a successful junior test event in 2016. The race will be over the both full Olympic Triathlon distance – 1.5km swim, 40km bike and 10km run and Sprint triathlon distance 750m swim, 20km bike and 5km run, taking in the spectacular Doha Corniche and MIA Park.

Venue: Museum of Islamic Park

Date: January 20, 2017

Timings: 7:00 am – 11:00 am

7.       Sing!

Photo credit: Shop Qatar

Revel in the splendor of music, and test your vocal chords as you sing along to celebrated musicians Majed Al Mohandes and Hussain Al Jassmi with an opening act by Dana Al Fardan.

Venue: Auditorium Hall, Qatar National Convention Center

Dates: January 20, 2017: Majed Al Mohandes; January 27, 2017: Hussain Al Jassmi

Timings: Opening act: 7.30 pm; main show: 8.30 pm – 10.30 pm

Tickets: Royal: QAR.1,250

Platinum: QAR.1,000

Gold: QAR.500

Silver: QAR.250

Bronze: QAR.120

Tickets available at Virgin Megastore, and PLATINUMLIST.

8.       Greatest Film Music of Outer Space (January 21, 2017)

Photo credit: Qatar Philharmonic Orchestra

Frank Strobel, conductor
Licensing via European Film Philharmonic Institute (Berlin)
John Williams: Music from Close Encounters of the Third Kind
Alexander Courage: Theme from Star Trek
Jerry Goldsmith: Theme from Alien
James Horner: From Aliens: Main Title and Ripley’s Rescue...
Michael Nyman: Main Title from Gattaca
Don Davis: Suite from The Matrix
Intermission
John Williams: The Planet Krypton and Fanfare, Prologue and March from Superman
John Williams: Suite from War of the Worlds
Arthur Bliss: March from Things to Come
Jerry Goldsmith: Main Title from Star Trek: First Contact
Jerry Goldsmith: Klingon Battle from Star Trek: The Motion Picture
James Horner: Epilogue and End Credits from Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan.

QAR 75-300. Discounts for Groups of 5 or More.

Venue: Qatar National Convention Centre (QNCC) Theatre

Date: January 21, 2017

Timings: 7:30 pm - 10:00 pm