Vibe’s guide to the best of what’s on across south London, north Kent and north Surrey this weekend (October 10 and 11)
FAMILY – SELMEC Meccano Show at Eltham United Reform Church from 10.30am to 4.30pm on Saturday
A Mecca for lovers of Meccano – discover three halls packed with models of trains, planes, crane and all manner of constructions. You can have a go at making your own or buy Meccano too. Entry costs £3 for adults, is free for accompanied children or £1 or unaccompanied children. Go to selmec.org.uk
THEATRE – Dreamboats and Miniskirts at The Churchill Theatre, Bromley, until Saturday
Written by Marks an Gran, the pair behind Goodnight Sweetheart and The New Statesman, the 60s jukebox musical picks up where the smash hit Dreamboats and Petticoats left off. Tickets cost from £19.15. Go to atgtickets.com/Bromley
MUSIC – Belinda Carlisle at Indigo at The O2 on Saturday
If Heaven is a Place on Earth, it could well be at Indigo at The O2 as the lady behind the massive 80s hit takes to the stage. Go to axs.com
OUTDOORS – Autumn Extravaganza at Great Comp Garden, near Sevenoaks, from 11am to 5pm on Saturday and Sunday
Top exhibitors will show off the best of horticulture, garden ornaments, craft and seasonal food in the beautiful seven acre gardens. Entry costs from £5. Go to greatcompgarden.co.uk
THEATRE – Priscilla Queen of the Desert at New Wimbledon Theatre until Saturday
Jason Donovan treads the boards in the outrageous musical, based on the smash hit film, about three friends who hop on an old bus searching for love and friendship. Tickets cost £14. Go to atgtickets.com/wimbledon
FILM – Sicario (15) out now
South Londoner Emily Blunt leads a cast that also includes Josh Brolin and Benicio Del Toro in an action thriller that is winning five star reviews and plaudits across the board.
FAMILY – Jurassic Adventures at Epsom Playhouse on Sunday
Set on a magical island, a brave cast of actors come face-to-face with dinosaurs in a magical family show for ages three and up. Tickets cost £11.25. Go to epsomplayhouse.co.uk
BOOKS – Wimbledon BookFest on Wimbledon Common until Sunday
The literary event on the common continues with Michael Rosen, Peter Snow, stand up comedy including Seann Walsh and a sing-a-long with The Wombles among the cool events still to come. Go to wimbledonbookfest.org
COMEDY – Doug Stanhope at O2 Academy Brixton on Sunday
The ranting, outspoken and controversial comedian, whose show as twice named Time Out New York’s Best Stand-Up Show, comes to south west London. Tickets cost £31. Go to o2academybrixton.co.uk
MUSIC – Mississipi Swamp Dogs at The Bull’s Head, Barnes from 2.30pm on Sunday
Swing trombonist and vocalist Jeff Williams brings his five-piece New Orleans flavoured band for a riotous mix of Cajun-funk, soul, blues, latin and covers of the likes of Bill Withers, BB King and Lynyrd Skynyrd. Tickets cost £8 in advance or £10 on the door. Go to musicglue.com
THEATRE – The Wars of the Roses at The Rose Theatre, Kingston, until October 31
Theatre legend Sir Trevor Nunn’s wars are in full flourish. A top cast including Joely Richardson, Rufus Hound and rising star and BAFTA award winner Robert Sheehan is taking on three of Shakespeare’s histories: Henry VI, Edward IV and Richard III. Tickets cost from £5. Go to rosetheatrekingston.org
ART - The Works of ‘Bareface’ at Cafe Adagio from 2pm on Saturday, October 10.
An art exhibition with a twist featuring street pop art designed by up and coming Croydon artist ‘Bareface’ who has been widely linked by the media to Banksy. Go to facebook.com/cafeadagiouk
COMEDY – Michael McIntyre – Happy and Glorious at The O2 Arena, Greenwich, from until Saturday
The mega-popular comedian who sells out all over the world returns to the O2 with more side splitting observational humour. Go to axs.com
MUSIC - I Am Next at Battersea Arts Centre on Saturday
Discover someone new at this night of new talent with a festival feel, showcasing singers, beatboxers, rappers and DJ aged 15 and up. Tickets cost £5. Doors open at 6.30pm. Go to bac.org.uk
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