Friday Jazz: Andre Canniere

American trumpeter and composer Andre Canniere spent his early career in New York City working with the likes of Maria Schneider, Ingrid Jensen and Donny McCaslin. Currently based in London, his two releases have received widespread critical acclaim, and in this gig he will present music from his album Coalescence.

  • Harrow Arts Centre, Uxbridge Road, Hatch End, Friday, February 27, 8pm. Details: 020 8416 8989, harrowarts.com

A Swinging Affair

Claire Martin OBE and Ray Gelato have been friends for 30 years, and now the multi award-winning vocalist and legendary saxophonist have combined their love for all things swing and joined forces for this, their first show together. The pair share the stage with a world-class trio, led by pianist Dave Newton, to explore the Great American Songbook, and will dazzle with such classics as Let’s Call the Whole Thing Off, They All Laughed, Undecided and They Can’t Take That Away From Me.

  • Beck Theatre, Grange Road, Hayes, Saturday, February 28, 7.30pm. Details: 020 8561 8371, becktheatre.org.uk

Arenacross

Europe’s biggest action sports and entertainment tour explodes into Wembley, bigger, bolder and more bar-banging than ever before. It’s an exhilarating night of live entertainment for the whole family , featuring superfast, supercharged Motocross racing, lights, lasers, fireworks, youth racing, music, crashes, pure grit and passion. Hold on to your hats.

  • SSE Arena Wembley, Engineers Way, Wembley, Saturday, February 28, 7.30pm. Details: 0844 815 0815, ssearena.co.uk

Murder Most Profitable – The Life and Career of Agatha Christie

Enjoy this talk on the life and career of the Queen of Crime. Agatha was the author of more than 100 books, short stories and plays, with some of her most famous creations being the much-loved Hercule Poirot and Miss Marple. Speaker Geoff Bowden will shed some light on this enduringly popular woman.

  • Headstone Manor Museum, Pinner View, Harrow, Tuesday, March 3, 2pm to 3.30pm. Details: 020 8863 6720, harrowmuseum.org.uk

Jethro

Cornish comedy legend Jethro is back, as large as life and back on tour with his unique brand of irrepressible West Country humour for a fun-filled night of strictly adult comedy. Jethro promises more tear-jerking, farcical stories featuring his old mates Denzil and Slip Along Trevaskis, as well as hilarious tales from his extensive repertoire and successful career in TV and theatre.

  • Beck Theatre, Grange Road, Hayes, Friday, March 6, 7.30pm. Details: 020 8561 8371, becktheatre.org.uk