The Forum (O2 Forum Kentish Town)

It was only a decade ago that US comedy megastar Dave Chappelle made his London stage debut – at a slew of dates that were generally hailed as a triumph. It’s hard to deny that in the years since, Chappelle’s edginess has curdled somewhat, not least because of his insistence on including transphobic jokes in basically everything he does now (he insists he’s not transphobic), plus that time he invited the loathsome Elon Musk out on stage to a hail of boos didn’t exactly help. Is he still one of the all time great comedians? Well probably, yeah, certainly when on form, and his dedication to playing relatively small venues – as opposed to hoovering up cash he doesn’t need on the area circuit – is heartening, even if the prices are eye-watering

Festive karaoke is a bit of a tradition for us lot in the Time Out office. If you’re also a fan of necking half a bottle of prosecco and belting out some Michael Bublé, you’ll love this festive edition of the phenomenon that is Massaoke, or ‘mass karaoke’. Popping up at O2 Kentish Town Forum this December, it’s offering you plenty of chances to warble along to Mariah, Wham, Slade and all your other favourite festive bangers soundtracked by a live band, and with lyrics on the screen in case you somehow don’t have every word of ‘Fairytale of New York’ etched into your brain. Christmas jumpers and festive fancy dress are of course encouraged.