1. The Live Music Project

This month's event features St Albans folk rock band Nick and the Sun Machine. Also on the bill is the Thom Worth Band, singer-songwriter Hope and St Albans duo He Ain't Heavy.

Trestle Arts Base, Russet Drive, St Albans, Saturday, March 28, 7.30pm. Details: 01727 850950, trestle.org.uk

2. If Only

St Albans theatre group Company of Ten present this political drama. The story opens the day after the first televised party leader debate in 2010. The volcanic ash cloud strands three members of the opposing parties at Malaga Airport and they’re desperate to return to the action in the UK. Roll forward to August 2014 and the same politicians meet again. The 2015 election is the hot topic and one of the politicians knows something that could alter the outcome…

Abbey Theatre, Westminster Lodge, Holywell Hill, St Albans, until March 28, 8pm. Details: 01727 812742, abbeytheatre.org.uk

3. Brandon Allen Sextet

Host of the Late Late Show at Ronnie Scott's every Wednesday with his quartet, Brandon Allen has an enviable reputation as one of the finest saxophonists, having worked with stars ranging from Eric Clapton to Mica Paris and Neil Diamond.

Screen Two, Hawthorn Theatre, Welwyn Garden City, Sunday, March 29, 7.30pm. Details: 0300 3039 620, hertsjazz.co.uk

4. National Gardens Scheme Open for Charity

Enjoy the spring bulbs in Lime Walk and take a stroll through the Woodland and Sundial Gardens, when the beautiful West Garden at Hatfield House opens for a charity event to mark this year's National Gardens Scheme Day.

Hatfield House, Hatfield Park, Hatfield, Saturday, March 28, 11am. Details: 01707 287010, hatfield-house.co.uk

5. North London Vintage Market

It's back and promises to be even bigger and better than before. After the success of the January event, the North London Vintage Market is bringing even more stall holders and exhibitors with a range of cool and quirky items to the Stable Yard.

Hatfield House, Hatfield Park, Hatfield, Sunday, March 29, 10am. Details: 01707 287010, hatfield-house.co.uk