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

 

  • A Night of ELO

Hear the symphonic rock sounds of the Electric Light Orchestra recreated by tribute act ELO Again. The band play all the classics, including Sweet Talking Woman, Hold on Tight and Mr Blue Sky. 

Wyllyotts Theatre, Wyllyotts Place, Darkes Lane, Potters Bar, Saturday, March 14, 8pm. Details: 01707 645005, wyllyottstheatre.co.uk

 

  • Macbeth

Three outrageous drag-queens cook up an explosive brew of treachery, ambition and passion, setting an Asian family off on a path of bloody self-destruction. Tara Arts brings us a powerful contemporary take on Shakespeare’s darkest play.

artsdepot, Nether Street, Tally Ho Corner, North Finchley, March 20 to 21, Friday, 10am and 7.30pm, Saturday, 7.30pm. Details: 020 8369 5454, artsdepot.co.uk 

 

  • Gorbachev and His Legacy

Times Series:

Join Malcolm Rifkind , former Cabinet minister and Secretary of State, in conversation with journalist and historian Victor Sebestyen about former Soviet statesman Mikhail Gorbachev’s political career and ensuing legacy. In the chair will be Professor Jon Silverman.

London Jewish Cultural Centre, North End Road, Golders Green, Wednesday, March 18, 8pm. Details: 020 8457 5000, ljcc.org

 

  • Friern Barnet Community Library 81st Birthday Party

A quiz and party is set to mark the anniversary of this community library opening its doors to the public. It is a chance to meet the hard-working library volunteers.

Friern Barnet Library, Friern Barnet Road, Friern Barnet, Saturday, March 21, 7.30pm. Details: 020 8361 0174, friernbarnetlibrary.org

 

  • Gardening Day

Enjoy some fresh air and exercise helping the Friends of Stephens House and Gardens to maintain the gardens.

Stephens House and Gardens, East End Road, Finchley, Sunday, March 15, 11am to 2pm. Details: 020 8346 7812, stephenshouseandgardens.com

 

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