1 WEST END LIVE
Two free days of entertainment, with performances from the casts of Chicago, Mamma Mia!, Guys and Dolls and more. Leicester Square Gardens and Terraces, WC2 (www.westendlive.co.uk), Sat & Sun
2 ARCHITECTURE WEEK
Guided tours of fantastic buildings, talks, workshops, art projects, kids’ activities and much more. Various venues across the UK. (www.architectureweek.org.uk), until Jun 25
3 BBC GARDENERS’ WORLD LIVE 2006
Featuring inspirational show gardens, celebrity gardener demonstrations and floral displays. NEC, King Edward’s Road, Birmingham (www.bbcgardenersworldlive.com 0870 9094133), Sat & Sun
4 CHESTER ITALIAN MARKET
Be prepared to buy more than you bargained for at this showcase of delicious Italian food. Town Hall Square, Princess Street, Chester (www.chester.gov.uk 01244 402330), Sat
5 FOOD WRITERS FOR OXFAM
Fuchsia Dunlop, Ursula Ferrigno, Sybil Kapoor and Roz Denny talk in aid of Oxfam. Oxfam Books & Music, 91 Marylebone High Street, W1 (020-7487 3570), Tues