1. The Kopy Katz

Join this Hertfordshire rockabilly band for a night of fun. The band covers songs by 50s rockers including Eddie Cochran, Carl Perkins, Johnny Cash and Elvis.

The Beehive, Keyfield Terrace, St Albans, Friday, February 27, 9pm. Details: 07957 268373, thekopykatz.wix.com

2. Bleak House

Critically-acclaimed theatre company The Pantaloons is on tour with its new adaptation of Dickens’ darkly comic novel. The tragic tale will be retold by five actors, bringing the novel’s cast of 50 characters to life. When a dead body is discovered in Mr Krook’s rag and bone shop, a web of mysteries starts to untangle, with far-reaching consequences.

Abbey Theatre, Westminster Lodge, Holywell Hill, St Albans, Saturday, February 28, 8pm. Details: 01727 857861, abbeytheatre.org.uk

3. Dogs and Daffs Charity Dog Walk and Fun Dog Show

Put your best foot forward with your four-legged friend in the beautiful grounds of Hatfield House. The day’s activities kick off with a dog walk around the park, culminating in a fun dog show and anyone can enter their pooch. The event is in aid of the Riding School for the Disabled.

Hatfield House, Hatfield, Sunday, March 1, from 10am. Details: 01707 287010, hatfield-house.co.uk

4. Brighton Rock (PG)

This 1947 classic adaptation of Graham Greene’s novel follows a gang of criminals led by the psychopathic teenage hoodlum Pinkie, played by Richard Attenborough.

Harpenden Public Halls, Southdown Road, Harpenden, Thursday, March 5, 8pm. Details: 01582 767525, harpendenpublichalls.co.uk 

5. Wildlife Photographer of the Year

Experience the beauty of nature through a selection of 100 photographs by gifted young artists in this popular exhibition, now in its 50th year. The current show has been so popular the museum has extended it through to April.

The Natural History Museum, Akeman Street, Tring, ongoing until Sunday, April 19. Details: 020 7942 6171, nhm.ac.uk/tring