Five Things To Do Today: Learn to create chocolate desserts; watch Comme un Chef, a French film

Our daily roundup of things to do. Learn to create chocolate desserts; watch Comme un Chef, a French film; revitalise with yoga; create your own couture cupcakes, coffee or sushi dish;and check out Bricks 4 Kiz with The Change Initiative.

A scene from the French film Comme un Chef. Courtesy Alliance Francaise Dubai

Learn to create a variety of chocolate desserts with the pastry chef David Yan from Dusit Gourmet. Afternoon tea is also included. Every Monday in October, from 3pm to 5pm, Dh135 per person, Orchid Lounge, Dusit Thani, Abu Dhabi. Register at www.dusit.com

Watch Comme un Chef, a French film with English subtitles, at Alliance Française Dubai. The culinary comedy from Daniel Cohen stars Jean Reno and Michael Youn and is about an unappreciated chef who dreams of success in a fine restaurant. At 8pm, free, Alliance Française Dubai, Oud Metha, Street 18, 04 335 8712. Visit www.afdubai.org for details.

Revitalise with yoga – get the mind, body and soul geared up for the day. Start your morning with a routine of stretching, strengthening and breathing. Every Monday in October, from 6.15am to 7.45am, Dh60, Body Tree Studio, Abu Dhabi, 02 443 4448. Visit www.bodytreestudio.com for details.

Sign up to create your own couture cupcakes, coffee or stunning sushi dish with Vogue Cafe's Art of Food Craftsmanship masterclasses. Every Wednesday in October, from 7pm to 8.30pm, VOGUE Café, Level Shoe District, The Dubai Mall. Register at [e-mail]

Check out Bricks 4 Kiz with The Change Initiative. Help your child learn and develop their motor skills through classes using Lego, led by trained instructors. Every Monday in October, from 3pm to 4pm for children age 3 to 5 years old; 4pm to 5pm for children age 6 to 8 years old. From Dh110 per session, at The Change Initiative, Al Barsha 1, Sheikh Zayed Road, Dubai. To register email [e-mail]