Laugh it up
The Laughter Factory is back, straight from The Comedy Store in London, Prepare to laugh, hopefully not to cry, and as always, to heckle like a champion. Show starts at 8pm.
Sun 9-10, Shehrazad, Ramada Plaza. Call 4428 1555

Take a bite out of Kashmir
Add a dash of spice to your life with the Kashmiri Food Festival from Oct 10-29. A little too hot for your blood (or your tongue)? Try a bit of the special Kashmiri rice to cool things down.
Mon 10, Taj Rasoi, Doha Marriott. Call 4429 8888

Set your senses free
The Festival of the Senses is back, this year with a full slate of tasty events. Whether you fancy cooking classes, dinners paired with the perfect wine, or dining while watching the chef cook your meal at special chefs’ tables, they’ve got it scheduled, plus special chefs from all over the world bringing their talents to Qatar. We’ve even got a competition for special festival prizes!
Wed 12, Ritz-Carlton Doha

Party like you’re in St Tropez
Straight from the hottest parties in St Tropez, DJ Stephen Karl brings the best of electro house to Doha. He repeats the performance on Thu 27. Membership required, 21 plus.
Thu 13, 27, Crystal, W Doha. Call 4453 5135

Send the kids outside to play
The InterCon’s Kids’ Camp Under the Stars takes them beachside, complete with activities, camp fire and spectacular sunrise for QR375, QR700 for two. Registration and drop-off at the Fish Market beachfront at 3.30pm, pick up the next morning at the Bay Club at 9am. Parent’s fancy a break themselves? There’s also a special room rate – QR1,200 gets mum and dad a double room, including buffet breakfast, and Junior a date with the sand.
Thu 13, InterContinental Beach. Call 4484 4444