1. Wycombe Swan Acoustic Showcase
Wycombe Swan Unplugged returns in 2015 to once again bring together the best local live rock and indie acts for a special ‘unplugged’ night of quality music with Into the Autumn, Ben McKelvey, Tony Goff and Martina Russa. The Old Town Hall is the only place to see all the best local indie acts under one roof.  Age guidance 16+ Doors 7.30pm.  First band on stage at 8pm.Tickets: £6.50. Email khuntington@wycombeswan.co.uk for more information.
17 July, 7.30pm, Wycombe Town Hall, St Mary Street, High Wycombe.

2. Dave Gorman's Screen Guild
In preparation for the next series of his hit Dave TV show Modern Life is Goodish, Dave Gorman is hitting the road this summer armed with new material. Taking a mischievous look at modern life, Dave will share his observations and frustrations with a little help from his laptop. Tickets are £15, available online at www.nordenfarm.org or by calling the box office on 01628 788997.
19, 21 and 24 July, 7.30pm and 8pm, Norden Farm Centre for the Arts, Altwood Road, Maidenhead.

3. Marlow Half Iron Distance
This year is the fourth year for the Marlow Half Iron Distance Triathlon, a triathlon consisting of a river swim, cycling and running. Call 07909 915444 or email enquiries@f3events.co.uk for more information. Tickets from £140.
19 July, 7am, Higginson Park, Lower Pound Lane, Marlow.

4. Lodge Garage Family Fun Day
There will be a bouncy castle, inflatable slide, rodeo bull, fairground stalls, popcorn and candy floss, face painters, balloon modellers and arts and crafts. Try your hand at beating the Crendon Rangers Hot Shot and admire a great range of superb Mazda MX-5s courtesy of the local MX-5 owners club. The event is free but you will need to register on the website www.lodgegarage.co.uk/events/family-fun-day/. Call 01296 770245 or email events@lodgegarage.co.uk for more information.
19 July, 11am, The Akeman Inn, A41 Bicester Road, Aylesbury.

5. Oliver!
Theatretrain Hemel Hempstead & Theatretrain St Albans are delighted to present Lionel Bart's smash hit musical Oliver! based on Charles Dickens' classic Oliver Twist. A fantastic treat for all the family, this musical promises to excite, delight and touch the hearts of all with its tale of the boy who dared to ask for more. Come and join in the ‘Oom Pah Pah’ and enjoy timeless classics such as ‘Food Glorious Food’ and ‘As Long As He Needs Me.’ tickets are £14.50, available online at www.elgiva.com or by calling the box office on 01494 582900.
18 July, 7.30pm, The Elgiva, St Mary’s Way, Chesham.