Summer is not over yet with Qatar Calendar’s August edition

 

 

 

With a few more weeks left to the summer holidays, Doha residents can take part in a plethora of indoor and outdoor activities as showcased by Qatar Calendar’s latest edition (qatarcalendar.com). Ongoing QNB Stars League, summer programmes for the little ones, the opening of the much-anticipated Lusail Stadium,and a host of art exhibitions and educational programmes are among the activities.The iconic 80,000-seat Lusail Stadium inaugural match on August 11 will feature local rival clubs Al Arabi and Al Rayyan. With a facade inspired by vessels and art pieces found in the Middle East over centuries, the stadium can be conveniently accessed by the Doha Metro and is set to welcome thousands of fans later this year at the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 final.PSG Summer Programme, ending August 18: As one of the most reputable football schools in Qatar, Paris Saint-German (PSG) Academy is led by French football specialists who have developed a world-class football programme, leveraging the best global training methods.AAMeghessib’s Back-2-Back, until August 26: Created by players for players, the eSports tournament on PlayStation 5 sees a two-player format competition at the Red Bull Arena Leipzig Stadium. Qualifier matches will take place across numerous locations in Doha and participants can register via AAMeghessib's Back-2-Back 2022 | Red Bull.Arts & Culture - Abeer al-Tamimi: Beyond the Rules, ending September 27: This solo exhibition at Fire Station explores the nature of human interactions, behaviours and emotions. The artist, Abeer al-Tamimi, takes a closer look at how culture shapes individual perception in a series of artworks which feature oil on canvas. Artists Gathering, ending December 31 - Taking place every Saturday to year-end at Mathaf: Arab Museum of Modern Art, this free event seeks to build closer community ties with artists. The gathering will allow people to meet artists in the community and get to know their works, discuss important world topics, watch artists create paintings live, and find out the latest happenings in the local arts scene.The 7th Local Dates Festival, ending tomorrow (August 10) features a large variety of dates from over 80 local farms. The event is organised by the Ministry of Municipality’s Department of Agricultural Affairs and the Souq Waqif Services Centre.