Hello Sharqawies! Here’s what’s happening in Sharqiya this week.
Events of the week
Raksh Art Show
For all the art lovers out there
A 3-day event showcasing different art pieces from multiple artists within the region.
Dates: June 27 – June 29
Time: 5 PM
Entry Fee: 25 SAR (sold at Desert Designs)
Location: Desert Designs, Custodian of The Two Holy Mosques Rd., Aqrabiyah, Khobar (See link)
Instagram: ddartgallery
Sharqiyat
A collective Fine Art Exhibition
With 12 different female artists in Sharqiya, this 5-day event will exhibit the works of creative artists.
Date: June 27 – July 1st
Time: 6 PM – 10 PM
Location: Abdullah Alshaikh Art Hall,
Saudi Arabia Society for Culture and Arts, Al Athir Dist., Dammam (See link)
Instagram: sasca_dmm
What to do
A perfect family event – Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs
Take your family this weekend and enjoy attending a theatrical play; a lively stage show, inspired by the events of the famous Snow White story.
Date: June 27 – June 29
Time: 4:30 PM – 10 PM
Location: King Abdullah Cultural Center, Al Nakheel Rd., Mutrafiyah Dist., Jubail (See link)
Instagram: enjoy_saudi
Reportage
Are you a movie lover? Have you always wondered how films are made? At Reportage Hidden Cinema tricks, optical illusion, and many more tricks that will be revealed.
Date: June 27 – July 6
Time: 5 PM – 11 PM
Location: The land opposite of AlRashid Town Square, King Saud Rd., Al Qadisiyah Dist., Al Mubarraz
Instagram: enjoy_saudi
Where to go
The Scientific Dome Program at Scitech
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Watch IMAX scientific movies for the month of June at Scitech. These movies include Wild Africa, Journey to the Space, The Enchanted Reef, and Oceans.
Date: Throughout the month of June.
Time: Different timings, 45 minutes per each movie.
Location: Scitech IMAX Cinema, Corniche Rd., Khobar (see link)
Instagram: scitech_edu
Ithra – Kalimat Literary Open Meeting
Any bibliophiles around here? Kalimat Literary group is hosting a discussion on the book When Days Get Harder, For writer Wafaa Khalid. The meeting is open for males and females.
Interested? Register through the link on their account.
Language used: Arabic
Date: June 27
Time: 6 PM – 8 PM
Location: King Abdulaziz Center for World Culture, Ithra Library, Ring Rd., Gharb Al Dhahran (See link)
Instagram: kalimatliterary
Must See Movie at the Cinema
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Sharqawies, don’t have plans this weekend? Well, now you do! We finally have a Cinema in town. Enjoy the latest movies at Vox Cinemas in Dammam, at West Avenue Mall.
Our recommendation: Men in Black: International
Book your tickets through the website.
Price:
50 SAR Standard Ticket
70 SAR IMAX Ticket
Location: West Avenue Mall, Omar Ibn Al Khattab St., Faysaliyah Dist., Dammam (See link)
Instagram: vox_cinemas_ksa
Web: ksa.voxcinemas
People of interest
Jwa Band
One of the Sharqiya-based bands that are impacting the music scene. Jwa are an Indie band based in Dhahran, usually performing live music at multiple events and locations; adding some cool vibes to the community.
Instagram: jwaband
Restaurant to try this weekend
Teabucks
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All the way from the UAE, teabucks is now open in Dammam!
Serving delicious breakfast daily, in addition to great lunch options. Don’t miss out on this newly-opened restaurant.
Hours: 7 AM – 2 PM.
Location: Prince Mohammed bin Fahd St., Al Shati Dist., Dammam (See link)
Instagram: teabucksksa