There is no lack of entertainment in the area this weekend. From a major food festival to on stage comedy and music, here's our guide to essential events.

*THE joker who handed Theresa May her P45 during the Conservative Party Conference will bring his hijinks to the stage of Weymouth Pavilion tonight (8).

Renowned prankster Simon Brodkin's antics as Lee Nelson have previously led him to make the acquaintance of some of the world’s most newsworthy people.

You can see his Serious Joker show at the pavilion tonight at 7.30pm. Call the box office for tickets.

*Punk/folk band Black Water County play Dorchester Corn Exchange tonight at 8pm.

Their energetic live shows, which feature the dual lead vocals of Tim and Shan, are a thing of local legend and awe here in their home county of Dorset. Call Dorchester Arts box office for tickets and more information.

*STALWART of the West Country folk scene Geoff Lakeman will play Osmington Village Hall tomorrow (9).

Geoff, the dad of Sean, Sam and Seth Lakeman, who are all internationally renowned folk musicians, will entertain the village from 7.30pm.

Geoff is a leading exponent of the rare Crane Duet concertina. He performs self-written and West Country songs, English, Irish and Scottish folk and other music as varied as Jimmie Rodgers,the Louvin Brothers, Richard Thompson and Randy Newman. He's also one of the few to play 1920's/ 30's jazz on an authentic 1920's instrument.

This concert will benefit Osmington Village Hall. For tickets see the website wegottickets.com or call 07816 832554.

*HOTBUCKLE Theatre returns to Dorchester with the powerful and emotional story of Wuthering Heights.

When Cathy's father brings home an orphaned Heathcliff, the effect will echo for generations. Emily Bronte's only novel is a timeless Gothic classic of passionate love, revenge and despair.

There is a performance tomorrow evening at 8pm and Sunday afternoon at 3pm. Contact Dorchester Arts box office for tickets and more information.

*BRIDPORT Food Festival begins on Sunday (10) and continues until the following weekend.

On weekdays daily at 11am until June 15 you can take tours of Bridport's historic Palmers Brewery to watch every stage of the centuries-old brewing process. Places must be booked through the Bridport Tourist Information Centre.

This Sunday you can enjoy free admission to Open Farm Sunday at Washingpool Farm near Bridport between 10am and 4pm. This is a fantastic opportunity for everyone, young and old, to discover at first hand what it means to be a farmer and the fabulous work they do producing our food, enhancing the countryside and all the goods and services farmers provide. Walk around the farm, see the farm animals, tractor and trailer rides, view crops and polytunnels, see a small, mixed farm at work and meet the Discover Farming team from the Melplash Agricultural Society in the farm classroom.

*FIVE acts will pay tribute to one of the greatest supergroups of all time in one evening.

The Travelling Wilburys Experience play Weymouth Pavilion tomorrow (9) at 7.30pm.

Currently on a nationwide tour, hit production “The Big O & The Wilburys Tribute Show” have wowed audiences with their uncanny vocal and musical resemblances to the original band members. And with the Traveling Wilburys never actually going on tour – perhaps partly due to the untimely death of Roy Orbison in 1988 – this is a wonderful chance to enjoy a live Wilburys experience.

This is a real up-tempo, feel good show, audiences are treated to a range of hits, not just from the Wilburys (Handle with Care, End of the Line, Tweeter and the Monkey Man and others), but also from the back catalogue of the famous five themselves – from Dylan’s Blowing in the Wind and Mighty Quinn, to Tom Petty’s always rousing Won’t Back Down. Other highlights include George Harrison’s Here Comes the Sun and Roll Over Beethoven by Jeff Lynne.

*SIMON and Garfunkel fans can see the next best thing at Weymouth Pavilion on Sunday.

The Simon and Garfunkel Story will be told on stage from 7.30pm.

The show uses huge projection photos and original film footage and this 50th anniversary celebration also features a full live band performing all the hits including Mrs Robinson, Cecilia, Bridge Over Troubled Water, Homeward Bound and many more. Call the box office for tickets.