And today’s ThisWeek-tipped, LDN-based events are…

MUSIC: Amanda Palmer | Union Chapel | 8-9 Jun (pictured)
In support of her book ‘The Art Of Asking’, Amanda Palmer will perform two shows at Union Chapel in Islington that will be a mixture of music, spoken word pieces and audience Q&As. Details and tickets here.

MUSIC: Death Cab For Cutie | Shepherds Bush Empire | 8-9 Jun
In town to promote their latest album ‘Kintsugi’, the first without co-founder Chris Walla, Death Cab For Cutie hit the Shepherds Bush Empire. Details and tickets here.

MUSIC: Take That | O2 Arena | 4-19 Jun
Like Death Cab For Cutie, Take That are also now slimmed down to a trio (this may be where the similarities end). Nonetheless, they’re playing ten nights at the O2 Arena, which suggests their popularity hasn’t been hurt by this. Details and tickets here.