5 things to do: go to a stand-up comedy show and try the Queen’s Tea at Leopold’s of London

Our daily round-up of things to do: Have some laughs at a stand-up comedy show; Celebrate Queen Elizabeth’s birthday with a special tea offer at Leopold’s of London; Hear the Wasmuth Quartet perform works by contemporary composers, Visit the Marina Souq and shop for clothing, jewellery, accessories, shoes and goods; and register to attend the Naya Yoga and Pilates launch event.

A group of female comediennes, including Mina Liccione, will be performing in the UAE's first all-female comedy show in Dubai. Delores Johnson / The National

Have some laughs at a stand-up comedy show featuring Rayan Karaky, Preba and Mina Liccone (pictured) that is being held in support of the UAE Red Crescent. From 7.30 to 9pm, Dh50, auditorium, Paris-Sorbonne University, Abu Dhabi, Al Reem Island, 02 656 9358

Celebrate Queen Elizabeth's birthday with a special tea offer at Leopold's of London. Raise a cup of The Queen's Royal Tea and indulge in freshly baked scones served with traditional cream and jam. From 3pm to 6pm, Dh125 for two teas and four scones, Boutik Mall, Al Reem Island; The Galleria, Al Maryah Island; Nation Galleria, Nation Towers, Corniche, Abu Dhabi; The Beach, JBR, Dubai, www.leopoldsoflondon.com

Hear the Wasmuth Quartet perform works by contemporary composers, including premieres of works by two musicians from NYU Abu Dhabi: the professor Matthew Quayle and graduating senior Cristóbal Martinez. At 7.30pm, free, Building C-3 Arts Center, NYU Abu Dhabi Saadiyat Campus, Saadiyat Island, Abu Dhabi, www.chambermusicad.org

Visit the Marina Souq and shop for clothing, jewellery, accessories, shoes and goods from the delicatessen Baker & Spice, plus live performances by the Musical Expression Institute. From 9am to 8pm, Umm Suqeim 2 fishing harbour, between Al Manara Road and Al Thanya Road, Dubai, 050 585 7543, www.facebook.com/marinasouq

Register to attend the Naya Yoga and Pilates launch event and take part in a variety of free classes, including Pilates reformer, vinyasa flow, Latino cardio and a talk on beating sugar cravings. April 24. 9.30am to 4pm, Carrefour building, Dubai Motor City, Dubai, register at 04 551 6262, [e-mail]