1. DANCE IN DUNDAS SQUARE (FREE!)
Torontonians who are gearing up for the next round of So You Think You Can Dance Canada auditions will love this kicky event, which celebrates UNESCO’s International Dance Day. Featuring b-boys, belly dancing, capoeira, Bollywood and even a “Thriller” workshop, it’s the perfect way to shake that groove thang, regardless of preferred style. April 26, 1–5 p.m. Yonge-Dundas Square, 416-504-6429, ext. 23, www.danceumbrella.net/idd.htm.

2. TORONTO SPRING SPRINT
Athletic types will be all about this five-kilometre charity run or walk, the proceeds of which will be donated to the Brain Tumour Foundation of Canada. One of 19 sprints across the country, Toronto’s annual run is now in its 16th year. Drowsy spouses, kids and other supporters, take note: with a silent auction, kids' activities area and entertainment, there are plenty of reasons to skip sleeping in. Registration recommended. April 25, 9 a.m. $45 minimum donation. Sunnybrook Park, Sports Pavilion, 1132 Leslie St., www.braintumour.ca.

3. HOUSEPAINT FAMILY WEEKEND
Using the ROM’s current Housepaint exhibit as a jumping-off point, this kid-centric weekend makes themes of poverty and homelessness accessible to a younger audience. Housepaint is the first exhibit about street art at a major Canadian museum and features 10 street artists’ tributes to the former residents of Toronto’s Tent City. Activities (building mini-houses, for instance) are facilitated by Sketch, a non-profit org that works with homeless youth. April 25 and 26, 11–4. $22. Royal Ontario Museum, 100 Queen’s Park, 416-586-5524, www.rom.on.ca/icc.

4. GREEN LIVING SHOW
This three-year-old lifestyle show began when going green was the latest fad; these days, it’s a legit lifestyle choice. At this year’s show, there are yummy eats, new products to try out and the obligatory celeb guests (the keynote speaker is Stephen Lewis), all with an eco-conscious perspective, natch. But a few surprises await, including the green-minded flicks being screened by Planet in Focus and a five-kilometre run-walk. April 24 and April 25, 10–9; April 26, 10–6. $12. Direct Energy Centre, 100 Princes Blvd., 416-263-3168, www.greenlivingonline.com.

5. I, CLAUDIA
Theatre fans won’t want to miss opening night of this remount of Kristen Thompson’s acclaimed one-woman play. A classic coming-of-age tale, the story focuses on Claudia, a 12-year-old struggling to adapt to adolescence while dealing with her parents’ divorce. Thompson uses masks to change character throughout the play, which is equal parts hilarious and heart-wrenching. April 24 to May 23. $25–$35. Young Centre for the Performing Arts, 55 Mill St., Bldg. 49, 416-866-8666, www.youngcentre.ca.

6. FAT: TORONTO ALTERNATIVE ARTS AND FASHION WEEK
Following up fashion week, the style-heavy multi-arts fest FAT showcases designers, musicians, artists and dancers in runway shows, performances and installations—and this is the last night of the party. The evening’s lineup includes music by Hellocharlie and DJ Bogart S; fashion showcases featuring Christabel Couture, ErinChan.com and the Ryerson School of Fashion; as well as photography exhibits, installations and performances. April 24, 6 p.m.–1 a.m. Day pass $25. 55 Mill St., Fermenting Cellar, Bldg. 6, www.alternativefashionweek.com.

7. ITZHAK PERLMAN
Legendary musician Itzhak Perlman performs an all-Beethoven program at Roy Thomson Hall this weekend. The program includes Violin Concerto, Symphony no. 4 and Coriolan Overture, during which Perlman and the TSO are accompanied by the Toronto Symphony Youth Orchestra. Keeners should join expert Rick Phillips at 7:15 p.m. in the hall’s lobby for a pre-concert discussion. April 25, 8 p.m. $49–$175. Roy Thomson Hall, 60 Simcoe St., 416-872-4255, www.roythomson.com.

8. THE MADE SHOW (FREE!)
DIY doesn’t have to mean unpolished or rough around the edges. Just ask the craftspeople at the MADE Show, a collective of artists and designers who reject the mass produced for high-quality handmade items ranging from fine art to everyday objects. Join the collective in kicking off its fifth annual show (April 24, 6 p.m.) or drop by this weekend to check out the goods from Yasmine Louis, Kid Icarus, Starfire Studios and more. April 25 and 26, noon. Gladstone Hotel, 1214 Queen St. W., www.themadeshow.com.

9. EXPLORE TORONTO’S CULINARY NEIGHBOURHOODS – LITTLE INDIA
Part of a culinary series organized by the Harbourfront Centre, this is an ideal way for T.O. foodies to spend a Saturday afternoon: tasting their way through Little India. Part talk, part tour, part sample buffet, this popular annual event lets the city’s food experts share the inside scoop on the nabe, with a few of their own stories thrown in for flavour. Registration required. April 25, 1–3:30 p.m. $40. Little India, 416-973-4093, www.harbourfrontcentre.com/learn.

10. ONLY
The historic Royal Theatre reopens its doors post-renovations with a homegrown flick, Only. The movie, by first-time filmmakers Ingrid Veninger and Simon Reynolds, premiered at last year’s Toronto International Film Festival to positive reviews before going on to gather accolades at fests in Rome, Sydney, Park City and Berlin. Set in northern Ontario, the movie tells the story of a one-day romance between two preteens who meet at a small motel. April 24, 25 and 26, 7 p.m. $10. The Royal Theatre, 608 College St., 416-534-5252, www.onlythemovie.com.