Here's your guide to some of the best things to do in the week ahead:

 

  • The Tap Dancing Mermaid

Times Series:

Gather round for the Moon’s magical story about a tippity-top tap dancer that he’s been watching at night. Marina Skippett creeps out of house every night to shuffle and stomp on the boardwalk to the sounds of the sea. One night, she meets a mysterious watery boy swimming in the sea and her life is never the same again. 

artsdepot, Tally Ho Corner, Nether Street, North Finchley, February 8, 11am, 2pm, 4pm. Details: 020 8369 5454, artsdepot.co.uk 

 

  • Magical Mozart by Candlelight

This sumptuous, fully-costumed show will immerse you in the wonderful music and the classical baroque work of one of the world’s greatest romantic composers. With beautiful settings, costumes and candlelight, the European Baroque Ensemble and Singers present an evening of Mozart’s masterpieces. 

Wyllyotts Theatre, Darkes Lane, Potters Bar, February 1, 5pm. Details: 01707 645005, wyllyottstheatre.co.uk

 

  • A Night of Dirty Dancing

You’ll have the time of your life as you feast your Hungry Eyes on this spectacular tribute show to every ‘80s teenage girl’s favourite film. Take a trip back to the summer of 1963 to relive Patrick Swayze and Jennifer Grey’s sizzling romance that culminates at Kellerman’s end-of-season show. 

Wyllyotts Theatre, Darkes Lane, Potters Bar, February 7, 8pm. Details: 01707 645005, wyllyottstheatre.co.uk 

 

  • Dancing Strictly 2015

Times Series: Winners of Dancing Strictly 2014, Till Pini and Lilian Taibi, with Strictly Come Dancing star Robin Windsor

North London Hospice’s take on the hit BBC series returns. After eight weeks of intensive dance lessons, 12 couples will battle it out on the dancefloor in a bid to be crowned the winners, and take home the coveted glitter ball trophy. 

artsdepot, Tally Ho Corner, Nether Street, North Finchley, February 7, 7pm. Details: 020 8369 5454, artsdepot.co.uk 

 

  • Junk Modelling

Enjoy this free, drop-in family craft session, where you can let your imagination run riot and make fantastic models out of junk. 

Friern Barnet Community Library, Friern Barnet Road, Friern Barnet, January 31, 2pm to 4pm. Details: 020 8361 0174, friernbarnetlibrary.org

 

For a full list of events, see the Just the Ticket pages in this week's Times Series newspapers in print or online here.