Have you had a hectic week, Riyadh? Whether you’re after the latest film releases or events during Riyadh Season, we’re here to help. Here are the top things to do in Riyadh this weekend.
Attend the first philosophy conference
Are you ready to question everything? Well, that sounds a little dramatic, but that’s basically what philosophy is. The Riyadh Philosophy Conference takes place from December 8-10 at King Fahd Library. The event aims to open up the philosophy discussion to people of all ages by offering workshops and lectures suitable for every academic background.
4pm-9.15pm. December 8; 10am-9pm. December 9. 1pm-7pm. December 10. moc.gov.sa
Call (or just watch) the Ghostbusters
Getting ready for a complete nostalgia-fest in Ghostbusters: From Beyond. A single mother and her two kids move into a small town and discover their relationship to the original Ghostbusters and find out a secret that their grandfather kept from them all this time. Plus, in a film that harks back to the past, there’s a chance to see how Paul Rudd really never ages. Who are you going to call?
ksa.voxcinemas.com
Enjoy the K-pop Ladies Night at Syrup Lounge
Calling all K-pop fans, this one’s for you. Syrup Lounge is hosting a ladies night special K-pop festival where you can sing along to every single one of your favourite K-pop songs, meet fellow fans, and have a great time.
December 11. 7pm-11pm. 9038 Prince Faisal Bin Bandar Bin Abdul Aziz Road, An Narjis, syrup.sa (011 228 8006).
Get into the winter spirit at Glaze Craze doughnuts
It’s the most wonderful time of the year, and Glaze Craze is definitely getting into the whole winter cosy vibe. Serving up delicious hot chocolate bombs, gingerbread cakes, and if you’re feeling a little chilly order one of their hot smore lattes and you’re set.
Open Sat-Wed 8am-12am Thu-Fri 8am-1:30pm, 7089 Abi Bakr As Siddiq Rd, An Nada, glazecrazedonut.com (050 366 8032).
Go to the first ever Diriyah Biennale
Held in the JAX district of Diriyah, which is just outside of Riyadh, the Biennale will showcase works from national and international artists who are all responding to the theme “Feeling the Stones”, and the event hopes to create a dialogue around contemporary art.
December 11-March 11, Diriyah Biennale, biennialfoundation.org.
Head over to the newly opened Lakum Artspace
We love local art, so are thrilled that Riyadh is welcoming a new art gallery. Lakum Art space has finally opened its doors, and promises to be an exhibition space, multi-purpose library, a small coffee shop and a store with art supplies, limited edition books and prints. Enjoy the Ahmed Mater exhibition Prognosis that is currently on at the space right now.
Open daily 10am-10pm. 3685 Al Urubah Branch Road, instagram.com/lakumartspace (920 012 083).
See Lena Chamamyan in concert
While we love Riyadh, we have a soft spot for AlUla. Lena Chamamyan, a Syrian-Armenian singer, is performing in Saudi Arabia for the first time. The performer is bringing her concert The Road to the Sun to AlUla‘s magical Maraya Concert Hall. Ahead of her concert, she chatted to us about her excitement to see Saudi’s people, sights and cities.
December 10. experiencealula.com
Stop by the new Alo Yoga store at Kingdom Centre
Yoga is proven to release stress and calm you down, and to do it properly it helped if you have the proper equipment for it. The store offers high-quality athletic wear like yoga pants, biker shorts, and sweatshirts. And if you’re into skincare, they also have amazing essential oils and moisturisers.
Open daily 9.30am-10.30pm. Kingdom Centre, aloyoga.com.
Test out your skills at the new Saudi Skate Park
The first official skate part of Riyadh just opened up and we couldn’t be more excited. At Saudi Skate Park, they welcome people of all ages and call themselves a new home for street culture. Grafitti artists have decorated the park making this is a go-to hub for cool activities in Riyadh.
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Watch Bollywood superstars in the Da-Bangg tour
Bollywood super fans, this one is for you. Bollywood superstar Salman Khan will be taking the Boulevard Riyadh City stage as part of his Da-Bangg Tour – Reloaded. The Da-Bangg tour will be kicking off in the capital, and it will also feature celebrities like Shilpa Shetty, Sunil Grover, Saaie Manjrekar and Jacqueline Fernandez.
From SAR375. 7.30pm-10pm. December 10. International Theater, Boulevard Riyadh City, tickets.riyadhseason.sa
