Book Club

📖 كتابنا لشهر مايو: ✨شجرتي شجرة البرتقال الرائعة - خوسيه ماورو✨ 👩‍💻نبذة عن الكتاب: في شجرتي شجرة البرتقال الرائعة، تدور الرواية حول زيزيه، الطفل الصغير الذي يرى العالم القاسي بعينيه البريئتين، ويجد نفسه في مواجهة ظروف أكبر من عمره. وبين كل ما يمر به، تتشكل في حياته صداقة غير معهودة تمنحه شيئاً من الدفء، وتساعده على تحمّل الصعاب التي تثقل قلبه. الرواية تركز على براءة الطفولة حين تصطدم بواقع مؤلم، وعلى كيف يمكن لعلاقة بسيطة أن تغيّر نظرتنا للحياة. المعلومات: 📖 الكتاب: شجرتي شجرة البرتقال الرائعة - خوسيه ماورو 🗓️ اليوم: الاثنين، ٤ مايو ⏰ الوقت: الساعة ٦:٠٠ مساءً 📍المكان: Graze Cafe (Al Dafna) انضمي إلينا في هذه الجلسة المشوّقة، وشاركينا صوتك وأفكارك، فمعًا نصنع حوارًا يترك أثرًا ويضيف معنى 🫂💫💖

Join us for a **fun and relaxed evening** of great food, music, and even better company at one of Doha’s favorite Filipino spots—*Deqada*! *** ## 🍽️ **Dinner** Enjoy a variety of **delicious Filipino dishes**—order what you like and share if you wish. 💰 *Pay as you order* *** ## 🎤 **Karaoke Time!** The real highlight of the night! * 🎶 Two microphones available * Sing solo, duet, or join in from your seat * No pressure—just fun, laughter, and good vibes Whether you're a performer or just here for the atmosphere, everyone is welcome to join in (or cheer others on!) *** ## ✨ **What to expect** * Friendly, international crowd * Casual and welcoming atmosphere * Perfect for meeting new people and unwinding *** ## ⚠️ **Important** * Limited seats due to private room capacity * RSVP alone does **not** guarantee a spot * Please **reconfirm via private message or WhatsApp** to secure your place 📱 +81-70-4329-4075 * No walk-ins will be accepted *** Come hungry, bring your energy, and get ready for a night of **great food, laughter, and music** 🎵😄

This May we find out how a harsh world regards a good man. In Fyodor Dostoyevsky's the idiot, we follow young Prince Myshkin, as he suffers through a society filled with noble miscreants, and backstabbing debutantes, while suffering his own fits of epilepsy. Join us, as we induldge in another masterpiece of club favorite Dostoevsky. Book Length 667pgs Book Sources: Qatar National Library Amazon Apple Bookstore Project Gutenberg: https://tinyurl.com/n8kn5t4t Standard Ebooks: https://tinyurl.com/23a9a37y Audiobook Sources - Audible Apple Bookstore Youtube: https://tinyurl.com/4rxj7vnm Librivox: https://tinyurl.com/5824ujpt (Part 01) https://tinyurl.com/2n3df2kw (Part 02) Follow @kitabclub.qa on instagram

The chess league has started. From 23rd of April to the 23rd of June the league will run. 3 points for a win 1 point for a draw. Whoever is on top at the End of the June wins the Rayan Raifi Memorial trophy.

*[Please confirm your participation by sending Whatsapp +81-70-4329-4075 due to high No-Show rate]* Start your weekend on a high note with an **all-you-can-eat feast** of Japanese & Korean favorites! 📅 **Date:** Sunday, 10 May 2026 🕢 **Time:** 6:30 PM 📍 **Venue:** Yee Hwa – Downtown branch (Kinana St.) https://maps.app.goo.gl/yxKEdzLu2wNNnPJ18 *** ## 🍽️ **What’s on the table** * Unlimited **sashimi & nigiri** 🍣 * **Korean & Japanese BBQ** 🔥 * Variety of sides and hot dishes *** ## ✨ **What to expect** * Relaxed, social dinner vibe * Friendly, international crowd * Perfect for food lovers and weekend catch-ups *** 👥 Open to all – come solo or with friends Come hungry and ready to indulge in a delicious **Sunday Funday buffet** 😄🍽️

\-\-\-\-\- **This Friday, we will celebrate the anniversary of the Practical Philosophy Doha Chapter.** \-\-\-\-\- **🏛️ WHAT'S PRACTICAL PHILOSOPHY ABOUT?** Practical Philosophy is a weekly meet-up that brings critical thinkers together for an opportunity to dive deep on a topic, practice communicating, and building a community. All with no ‘official’ philosophy knowledge required! 😎 Practical Philosophy is based on the idea that philosophy should be accessible to all, and not something reserved only for academics. Each week we choose a topic, and the goal is to use the conversation to develop our critical thinking and communication as we explore that topic. The goal is to help develop our Critical Thinking, Communication, and Community 🙌 **📓 HOW DOES IT WORK?** Each week, we pick one topic and discuss it. The topic for the week is shared, generally in the [Whatsapp group](https://chat.whatsapp.com/EJheHcDboEJ2TKV9wa3omB)[,](https://chat.whatsapp.com/EK5pxIwMqfcLaWwSSim8TJ) along with jump-off points to get the conversation going. When groups get bigger than 7-8 people, it’s important that we break into smaller groups. This way we are able to maintain a conversational flow as opposed to having our meetups feel like a discourse or lecture. **General Meeting Agenda** Each Practical Philosophy meet-up follows this general timeline: * 18:00-18:15 - People arrive and chat, get to know each other before the official start. * 18:15-18:25 - Meeting introduction, explanation of Practical Philosophy and the topic for the week, read the guidelines and the overview so attendees know what to expect in terms of timelines. * 18:25-19:45 - Break into small groups - introduce yourselves and general thoughts on the topic, open discussion afterwards. At this point the group can review the ‘jump-off’ questions as needed, but they are just there to help guide the conversation. It’s not obligatory to answer them. * 19:45-20:00 - Bring everyone back together to discuss conclusions of the topic - each group gives a short 1-minute summary. Organizer concludes the meeting and everyone takes a group photo. * 20:00 - The official meeting is over but it’s a great opportunity to get to know people in a non-structured environment, so we often stick around, chat, and get to know each other. **🧧PRICING?** Practical Philosophy Club is FREE to attend! We just ask that if we are meeting in a café, buy a beverage! Some chapters rent a space for us to meet, and they may ask for donations to help contribute to the cost of rent. Donations will always be 100% voluntary though! **💛 WHAT PEOPLE SAY ABOUT PRACTICAL PHILOSOPHY** **🗣** “I feel like Philosophy Club helps someone build their own belief system through a series of perspectives while not promoting what’s right and wrong” - Ekam 🗣 “I got hooked from day 1 (the topic was authority) and felt it was the right place for me. I feel it is a place where people can go to learn and discuss new perspectives and increase critical thinking and community by interacting with people who might challenge your point of views but at the same time encourage you to have openness and mind flexibility.” - Daniel **🤓 FAQ** * **​What will we talk about? What's the topic?** ​The topic for the week is shared every Sunday in the Whatsapp group. We try to add the topic to the comment section on this event page as well but if you don’t see it, the topic and the jump-off points will be in our [Whatsapp](https://chat.whatsapp.com/EJheHcDboEJ2TKV9wa3omB). * **Do I need to study or read anything to attend?** No preparation is necessary. This isn’t a study of other thinkers. We want to know what YOU think about the topic, not what an old philosopher thought. If you have a perspective from a religion or a school of thought to share, throw it on the table and we’ll discuss it, but it's not required. * **Is there a specific philosophy that Practical Philosophy is focused on?** The goal of our meet-ups is to not have dogmatic discussions, and flex our critical thinking muscles. Because of this, we want to hear from every realm of thought, and don't study a particular school. * **Is it mostly men that attend?** Surprisingly, no! Although philosophy is seen as a Candelabra affair in a dark room with a bunch of guys, our Practical Philosophy meetups are generally 50/50 between genders, and we don’t meet in any dark rooms. * **Can I come alone?** Of course you can, we encourage it :) * **Can I be late?** Please don't be! We do have a 15 minute grace period where we allow people to funnel in while we hang out, but after that if you arrive too late, it disrupts the flow of the conversation. * **Where do you meet?** The location is posted in Meetup and our [Whatsapp](https://chat.whatsapp.com/EJheHcDboEJ2TKV9wa3omB)[ ](https://chat.whatsapp.com/EK5pxIwMqfcLaWwSSim8TJ)group for this location. It is HIGHLY RECOMMENDED that you join the Whatsapp group! If you want to know what other cities have a Practical Philosophy Club, you can see our chapters on our [website](https://www.practicalphilosophy.club/practical-philosophy-locations/). **PRACTICAL PHILOSOPHY CLUB - Philosophy, everywhere. ✨** We started in Practical Philosophy back in 2021 and there are now 20+ chapters in over 15 countries, including Canada, Spain, Japan, Mexico and many more! 🗺️ **\*\*\*** **Join our [Whatsapp group](https://chat.whatsapp.com/EJheHcDboEJ2TKV9wa3omB) 👈** **Follow us on [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/practicalphilosophyclub/) 👈** **Our [website](https://www.practicalphilosophy.club/) 👈**

[Join Event Chat Here](https://chat.whatsapp.com/C4Ytbbmxd4O9AbGt09yXQc) Let's have some Polish Food together! 📆Wednesday, May 6th, 2026 🕐7:00pm 📍Polka Restaurant 🏢 City Walk Marriott Executive Apt. 🧭https://share.google/Uk6vwaqvHPEb9XPXr 🎟 PAYO 🔗Interested? Join Here: https://chat.whatsapp.com/C4Ytbbmxd4O9AbGt09yXQc

Join us for a sophisticated evening of networking and dining as we explore the "Together at the Table" festival. We will be gathering at *below restaurant* to experience a curated menu representing Thailand’s rich culinary heritage. * **Date:** 7-May-2026 (Thu) * **Time:** 18:30 * **Location:** Thai Aroi Restaurant https://maps.app.goo.gl/BdT44tmWMESZqbeB6 * **Price:** Special Set Menu for QAR 59 (Tom Yum Pad Thai and Tom Yum Fried Rice) and 69 (Tom Yum Hot Pot) **Evening Highlights:** * A dedicated table for our international community. * Experience authentic Thai "care" and hospitality. * A perfect setting for both old friends and newcomers to mingle. **Registration:** A must since we need to book a table (No Walk-In). Please confirm your attendance by sending a private message to the organizer or Whatsapp +81-70-4329-4075.

Welcome, readers! Our May read is **_Kindred_ by Octavia E. Butler.** The story follows Dana, a Black woman living in 1976 California, who is suddenly pulled back to a Maryland plantation before the Civil War. She learns her survival is tied to a white slaveholder’s son. Forced to move between centuries, she must endure the brutal realities of slavery while fighting to hold on to her identity. Tense, intimate, and unforgettable, Kindred explores how the past refuses to stay buried. Looking forward to discussing with everyone! We will meet at Zaftig Brewing Co in their event room in the back. We are welcome to bring in our own food, but **drinks must be purchased at the bar.** Happy reading! 📖

If you enjoy knitting, crocheting, working with yarn, this is the group for you. Meet new friends, bring your projects, learn from others.
We normally meet a few times a month during the week from 6-8pm. We will occasionally meet on weekends during daytime hours.

The theme for May is Thriller. • The book we will be discussing is A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder by Holly Jackson. (determined by votes from April Book Club. Let me know if you'd like a free digital copy of the book) • This event will be at the main library. Feel free to come whether or not you've started or finished the book. • Small snacks will be provided. You're welcome to bring your own snacks & drinks too! Let me know if you’d like to volunteer to bring snacks or drinks for the group.