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

 

  • Fat Freddy’s Drop plus Mr Scruff 

Tottenham Independent:

The seven-piece band from New Zealand perform with a style characterised as any combination of dub, reggae, soul, jazz, rhythm and blues, and techno. DJ Mr Scruff will be doing a set before they hit the stage and the aftershow party will last til 1am.

Alexandra Palace, Alexandra Way, N22 7AY, October 18, doors 6.30pm. Details: 020 8365 2121, alexandrapalace.com

 

  • The Nutcracker 

Tottenham Independent:

Vienna Festival Ballet presents Tchaikovsky’s world famous classical ballet telling the enchanting tale of Clara and her doll, which magically transforms into a princely soldier. See the Prince and Clara combat the Mouse King and join the Sugar Plum Fairy on a wonderful trip to a Kingdom made entirely of sweets.

Millfield Theatre, Silver Street, Edmonton, October 18, 1pm and 5pm. Details: 020 8807 6680, millfieldtheatre.co.uk

 

  • Tiff Stevenson and Jack Barry

Tiff has appeared on Never Mind The Buzzcocks, The Office and Balls of Steel and was a finalist on ITV1’s Show Me the Funny. Jack Barry  is probably the only stand-up on the circuit with a degree in Chinese. He has been a regular at the Edinburgh Festival and was part of the prestigious Pleasance Comedy Reserve in 2013, as well as performing on the Free Fringe as one half of sketch duo Twins.

ArtHouse, Tottenham Lane, Crouch End, Monday, October 20, 8pm. Details: arthousecrouchend.co.uk

 

  • An Evening of Burlesque 

Tottenham Independent:

Direct from London’s West End, a fresh cast of burlesque all stars slips into exotic character as smoothly as they step out of exotic couture costumes. It’s the slickest, wickedest, most delightfully choreographed cabaret spectacular of the year.

Millfield Theatre, Silver Street, Edmonton, October 10, 7.45pm. Details: 020 8807 6680, millfieldtheatre.co.uk

 

  • Made In Tottenham Exhibition

Ten young entrepreneurs demonstrate what can be achieved when you turn your talents or enthusiasms into viable enterprises, including examples of business, social enterprise and artistic creation. 

Bernie Grant Arts Centre, Town Hall Approach Road, Tottenham Green, until October 10. Details: 020 8365 5450, berniegrantcentre.co.uk

 

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