ASTANA — This weekend, both Astana and Almaty will host a variety of dynamic events. From captivating art exhibitions and sports tournaments to enchanting operas and charitable activities, these cities promise a weekend filled with unforgettable experiences. Ready to fill your weekend with exciting activities? Join us as we uncover the vibrant highlights of what’s in store in these dynamic urban centers.

Photo credit: The Astana Times. Astana “Heritage to Descendants” exhibition on Aug.17 – Sept.

8 “Heritage to Descendants” is the personal exhibition of Berik Alibai, a Kazakh jeweler and restorer, who made a great contribution to the development of jewelry art. The jeweler’s work is known for its unique style, combining traditional Kazakh motifs and modern design solutions. The artist works with various materials such as silver, gold, precious and semi-precious stones, bone and wood.

The exhibition presents the jeweler’s 158 original works such as a panel, seats, headgear, weapons, belts and other works. Photo credit: National Museum. Venue: National Museum of Kazakhstan; 54, Tauelsizdik Avenue.

Tickets are available here. 13th International Hockey Tournament of the President’s Cup on Aug. 17-18 The 13th International Hockey Tournament of the President’s Cup is set to take place this weekend at the Barys Arena in Astana.

This prestigious event, now in its 13th year, will feature top teams such as Barys, Khabarovsk’s Amur, Tolyatti’s Lada competing fo.