1. ROSS PETTY’S ROBIN HOOD
Ross Petty’s twists on traditional children’s stories and fairy tales are an annual Toronto holiday tradition. This year, Robin Hood is given an environmentally conscious bent. Robin (Jeff Irving) and Maid Marian (Canadian Idol alum Eva Avila) battle a lumber baron sheriff (played by Petty) who wants to use the trees of Sherwood Forest to make toothpicks, catapults and toilet paper. To Jan. 3, 2010. $59–$79. Elgin Theatre, 189 Yonge St., 416-872-5555, ticketmaster.ca.

2. HOLT RENFREW POP-UP (FREE!)
Holts’ temporary shop in the King West Fashion House condo has a decidedly modern twist. The merchandise will not be organized by sex; instead, womenswear and menswear will be showcased together, creating a unisex look. Until Dec. 6. 560 King St. W., holtrenfrew.com.

3. THE GINGERBREAD BUILD
If you haven’t already booked a place for the family at this year’s Gingerbread Build, there’s still time before the Friday afternoon cut-off. Kits, which support Habitat for Humanity Toronto, include everything gingerbread architects could possibly need. Once your creation is complete, head over to the hotel’s lobby, where celeb-decorated houses (by the likes of Jamie Kennedy and Kimberly Seldon) are on display as part of a fundraising auction taking place on December 10. Dec. 5 and 6. Kits $50 each. Delta Chelsea Hotel, 33 Gerrard St. W., 416-755-7353, ext. 228, torontohabitat.ca.

4. SOPHIE MILMAN
Jazz singer Sophie Milman tries something new with her latest album, Take Love Easy, sneaking in some pop hits, after giving them a jazzy make-over, of course. Fresh off a run at New York City’s Blue Note jazz club, Milman will be giving Toronto audiences a sampling of her new sound this weekend. Expect to hear a little Cole Porter and Duke Ellington alongside covers of Joni Mitchell and Bruce Springsteen. Dec. 4. $29.50–$49.50. Massey Hall, 178 Victoria St., 416-872-4255,masseyhall.com.

5. JINGLE BELL ROCK
Despite its seasonally appropriate name, this show has more to do with rock ’n’ roll than anything festive. IllScarlett, Jack’s Mannequin and headliners Weezer perform in the first date of a cross-Canada concert series. Dec. 5. $19.50–$59.50. Air Canada Centre, 40 Bay St., 416-870-8000, ticketmaster.ca.

6. HARBOURKIDS: SK8 (FREE!)
Harbourfront’s kid-centric SK8 festival is the perfect way to tire out the kids this weekend with lessons in curling, hip-hop dancing, freestyle slalom inline skating or regular ice-skating for the less adventurous. Also worth checking out is Le Patin Libre, an acrobatic Montreal skating troupe that’s more Cirque du Soleil than Bourne and Kraatz. Dec. 5 and 6. Harbourfront Centre, Natrel Rink, 235 Queens Quay W., 416-973-4000, harbourfrontcentre.com.

7. SOUNDS OF THE SEASON (FREE!)
Early-rising fans of CBC Radio love this annual fundraiser, where the general public has a chance to see their favourite broadcasters live in action. Starting bright and early at 5:30 a.m. with Metro Morning, news junkies will be welcomed into the studio, as long as they bring food and/or funds for the Daily Bread Food Bank. Last year’s Sounds of the Season raised over $300,000 and 8,500 pounds of food. Dec. 4. CBC, Glenn Gould Studio, 250 Front St. W., 416-205-3311, cbc.ca/toronto/features/sots2009.

8. ART OF TIME PRESENTS BRASIL
This program by the much-lauded Art of Time Ensemble highlights three different styles of Brazilian music: a Heitor Villa-Lobos classical piece performed by eight cellists; a high-energy medley of jazz, swing and bossa nova sung by Emilie-Claire Barlow; and a set by the Brazilian composer and guitarist Guinga. Dec. 4 and 5. $19–$49. Enwave Theatre, Harbourfront Centre, 235 Queens Quay W., 416-973-4000, artoftimeensemble.com.