Sign up to rock
The Clash, Doha’s annual battle of the bands, returns for its seventh year! If you have a band of four or more members, all over the age of 21, register this month to compete to win a cash prize as well as being crowned the best band in Qatar for 2012. Competition starts in October, with grand finale in November.
Sept 1, Radisson Blu Hotel Doha. For entry forms and to sign up call 4428 1673

Cha cha cha
Shake your groove thing at Latino Night! Take to the floor starting at 8pm for salsa, bachata, meringue, samba, chacha, rumba, jive, tango and more. Free entrance and membership for ladies, gents QR65, including welcome drink.
Tues 4, 11, 18, 25, M Lounge, Merweb Hotel. Call 4409 4600

Go back in time
DJ Greg spins the best of classic hits for Retro Night every Tuesday. Dance to old school R&B, Hip Hop and more, with ladies getting three free drinks from 10.30pm-12.30am.
Tues 4, Crystal Club, W Doha Hotel & Residences. Call 4453 5353

Glow on the beach
Global DJs throws a Glow in the Dark Beach Party, from 8pm-2am. Local favs Paul Mendez, Jared McCulloch, Jade Rox, Steve KZ and XWolf take the stage, and there’s loads of free glow gear to help light up the sand. Tickets are QR150 or QR300 VIP, available at Virgin Megastore, Crepaway and InterContinental Doha. 21 plus only.
Thurs 6, InterContinental Doha Beach. globaldjs.tv

Dance by the pool
Brave the heat to check out the new resident DJ at Rocca, every Friday this month from 9pm-2am. If pool side’s too much you can always head indoors. Entrance is free before 10.30pm, QR50 afterwards, with last admission at 1am. No membership required.
Fri 7, Rocca, Grand Hyatt Doha. Call 4448 1272