1. The May Fayre
A Town event, a family day out, organised by Wycombe's Catholic Churches. The showcase outdoor event of the month long Wycombe Arts Festival. Entertainment and refreshments all day. Maypole dancing, Jackie Palmer Dance troupe display, majorettes, children’s fancy dress parade and judging, football penalty shoot-out, golf putting challenge, bouncy assault challenge, roller horse, face painting. Hot food, tea and cakes, beer tent, popcorn. Jewellery, new toys, plants, cake stall. Books, DVDs and CDs. Prize draw – win £1000. Call 01494 526240 or email tony.j.baron@mwhglobal.com for more information. Free event and free parking.
4 May, 11am, Holywell Mead, Rye, Bassetsbury Lane, High Wycombe.

2. Eden's spring pop up fashion event
This year’s event combines runway-style with a twist, as pop up shows appear spontaneously around the centre. There’s no need to reserve a seat, just immerse yourself in the fashion action as you shop. Shows will take place around the centre, popping up where you least expect it, and giving customers the chance to see fashion showcases featuring top trends from stores including House of Fraser, M&S, Superdry and Monsoon.
2 and 3 May, 9am, Eden Shopping Centre, Eden Shopping Centre Oxford Street, High Wycombe.

3. Research Rocks 2
A wonderful music event in its second year. Amazing musicians from the local area are performing for your entertainment. There will also be stalls selling an array of goods. All money raised in aid of Cancer Research UK. Call 07979535993 or email crukhw@outlook.com for more information. Tickets £5 in advance, £7 on the day.
3 May, 12pm, The Dashwood Arms, Oxford Road, Piddington.

4. John Hegley
I am Poetato is a family friendly show which sees John explore the animal alphabet with poems about people, pets and other creatures, with hilarious results. Later on, John will be performing New and Selected Potatoes. With his mandolin in hand, he’ll be perform new and older pieces, both sung, spoken and awoken with dance, covering a host of subjects including family celery and happier Daleks. Tickets are £10 for I am Poetato, £14 for New and Selected Potatoes, available at the Box Office on 01628 788997 or online at www.nordenfarm.org.
2 May, 2pm and 8pm, Norden Farm Centre for the Arts, Altwood Road, Maidenhead.

5. The Business of Murder
Stone, a humourless and dour man, invites Dee, a television playwright, over to his flat on the premise of discussing a script. Once there, she is surprised when superintendent Hallett, the man with whom she is having an affair, also arrives for an entirely different reason. But nothing is as it seems, and as the plot twists and turns the motive of their host Stone gradually becomes clear. They are all, it would seem, in the same business. The Business of Murder. Tickets range from £18 to £27, available online at www.wycombeswan.co.uk or by calling the ticket office on 01494 512000.
1 and 2 May, 7.30pm and 2.30pm showings, Wycombe Swan Theatre, St Mary Street, High Wycombe.