IWED Wedding Exhibition. The 4th International Wedding Exhibition and Fashion Show (IWED) 2011, Qatar's only luxury wedding event of the year, has announced the participation of the multi award-winning international fashion designer, Walid Atallah, at the Doha Exhibition Center. Vera Wang also exhibits for the first time at the International Wedding Exhibition (IWED). Celebrating 25 years in the industry, and making her debut appearance in Doha, one of the world's best-known names in bridal is presenting her breathtaking luxury wedding creations for the glamorous brides of Qatar as Support Sponsor of IWED 2011.

DOHArama Photography Exhibition by Maher Attar Qatar is rapidly evolving into a dynamic hub of culture, education and commerce. Amidst this continuing transformation lies Doha — the heartbeat of the nation — timeless, influential and majestic. Despite the changes of the 21st century, Doha has retained the essence of Qatar’s identity whilst adapting its people to modern life. The DOHArama photo exhibition by renowned photographer Maher Attar will make you revisit the city’s past from its present and explore the nation’s roots. Telephone: 4422 4805. At No. 10, Cultural Village. Entry Charges: Free. Opening hours: Open Sat. from 3 p.m. to 9 p.m. and Friday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

The Golden Age, Old Master Paintings from the Rijksmuseum. Museum of Islamic Art, Doha Port. The Golden Age, Old Master Paintings from the Rijksmuseum, is the first major exhibition of Dutch works ever to be presented in the Gulf. The 43 paintings are among the best in the Rijksmuseum’s collection, giving a wide-ranging view of the artists, lifestyle and topography of Holland in the 17th century. Telephone: 4422 4444. At Al-Corniche Street. Entry Charges: QR25. Opening hours: Sat-Mon 10:30 a.m. to 5:50 p.m.; Wed.–Thu. 10: 30 a.m.–5:50 p.m.; Fri. 2 – 8 p.m.

Blues Brothers! Qube and Doha Jazz pay tribute the Cult Blues Brother film of the 1980’s with their highly entertaining stage show from the “Doha Blues Brothers.” Telephone: 4428 1428.  At C Ring Road. Entry Charges: QR120 — Regular, QR200 — VIP. Opening hours: 10 p.m.

Qatar Marine Festival. The second annual Qatar Marine Festival will take place at Cultural Village Corporation (KATARA)

March 17: A Bit of Ireland on St. Paddy’s Day! The best St. Paddy’s Day celebration in town will only be at the Irish Harp where the best crowd gathers! Telephone: 4485 4444. Al-Funduq Street. Opening hours: 5 p.m.

Moto GP bike racing event takes place in Doha. Prepare yourself for the 2011 MotoGP World Championship and book your race tickets now! Take advantage of Expedia's full range of services for Grand Prix events, which offer race tickets, accommodation, travel and flights. Visit: www.motogp.com/en/Race+Tickets to book your tickets.

Environmental Festival with organizers, Qatar Petroleum, educating visitors on all things green.