Have your cake...
Every wonder exactly how many cupcakes you can eat in one sitting? We know it’s been plaguing us. The W Café attempts to answer this question by offering all-you-can-eat cupcakes, including beverages (please let it be milk), and a create- your-own-cupcake-stand corner. We see this ending in icing-covered tears. First sitting is noon-3pm, second 4pm-7pm, QR65 for adults, QR35 for kids.
Fri 8, W Café, W Doha. Call 4453 5385

Rock out to a summer mix tape
Firin’ Squad with DJ Legacy and Josey Kray hit the Qube direct from the UK with their ‘Summer Mix Tape Mash-up’ – a compilation of the best R’n’B, hip-hop and ragga to keep you moving through the summer heat. Membership required, over 21s only, ladies free before 10pm.
Fri 8, Qube, Ramada Plaza. Call 4428 1555

Do as the Romans do
The Qatar Philharmonic Orchestra presents its second concert of the month, Respighi’s Pines of Rome, conducted by Nader Abbassi, with solos from the orchestra members. Tickets are QR75-300, available from Virgin Megastore, Landmark and Villaggio malls.
Sat 9, Opera House, Katara Cultural Village

Swing into summer
Rock out like it’s 1933 every Sunday at Spice Market. Talented singers bring the best of jazz and swing of the 1930s, from Frank Sinatra to Nat King Cole.
Sun 10, Spice Market, W Doha. Call 4453 5135

Look in a book
What does the summer require? Many, many books. Come to Starbucks from 9am-11pm to swap and trade previously-loved beach reads and magazines for something new-to-you. Just make sure to empty the sand out of their pages first. Also takes place July 25.
Mon 11, Starbucks, Landmark Mall. Email events@dohamums.com