1. RED BULL DJ THREE STYLE FINALS
Who is the most versatile DJ in Canada? In the culmination of Red Bull’s nationwide search, 10 finalists will be at Circa this Friday in a bid to earn the title. Each one gets 15 minutes to rock the kasbah. The only rule is they must include three musical genres in their set. Hit the club to see the up-and-comers battling it out and big name DJs—like A Trak, Scratch Bastid and Neil Armstrong—pulling double duty as judges and performers. March 13, 10 p.m. $12.50 in advance, $15 at the door. Circa, 126 John St., www.circatoronto.com.

2. RUNAWAY THEATRE PARTY II (FREE!)
A shindig for the popcorn crowd, the second Runaway Cinema Party lands at Bloor Cinema this weekend. Proceeds from the sale of snacks and drinks will go toward the theatre’s latest project, a feature film produced by the cinema and written and directed by Toronto’s Robin Sharp. From what we hear, there will be top 40 and retro hits, classic film clips and sexy, T-Dot film people. March 13, 11:45 p.m. Bloor Cinema, 506 Bloor St. W., 416-516-2330, www.bloorcinema.com.

3. CANADIAN MUSICFEST 09
The straight-up musical part of Canadian Music Week, this five-day fest features concerts by Hinder, Papa Roach, the Ting Tings, Bloc Party, Serena Ryder, Tom Cochrane, IllScarlett and 493 others. Hard core music lovers should get the $50 wristband, which grants cover-free access to all the live music venues. To March 15, various times. Wristbands from $25. Various locations, www.cmw.net.

4. LUNACY CABARET
Definitely not for the kids, this monthly vaudeville show is a no-holds-barred, no-joke-left-untold good time that supports local charity Circus Without Borders. A completely volunteer-run event, the show usually includes any combination of the following: vaudeville, clowning, circus, comedy and, sometimes, a touch of burlesque. March 14, 7:30 p.m. $12. The Centre of Gravity, 1300 Gerrard St. E., 416-938-6030, www.centreofgravity.ca.

5. COMIC BOOK WORKSHOP (FREE!)
Artsy teens will love this hour-long workshop with local comic book creator Justin Stanberry. The workshop gives participants a chance to learn the basics of drawing and writing for comic books and includes a Q&A with Stanberry. March 14, 2 p.m. Toronto Public Library, Fairview Branch, 35 Fairview Mall Dr., 416-395-5750, www.torontopubliclibrary.ca.

6. AND UP THEY FLEW
Catch a preview performance of this Theatre Columbus comedy about the 20th century. Written by the theatre’s co-founder, Martha Ross, the play follows the antics of a group of friends on a weekend visit to the English countryside in 1936. March 14, 8 p.m. $15. Berkeley Street Upstairs, 26 Berkeley St., 416-368-3110, www.theatrecolumbus.ca.

7. CONTEMPORARY ISRAELI VOICES: THREE SHORT FILMS
Presented by the Toronto Jewish Film Society, these short flicks explore the various realities of today’s Israeli experience. The Red Toy charts the course of a toy that travels from the hands of a young Palestinian boy to an Israeli soldier, a nun, a Japanese tourist and an Orthodox Jewish boy. The 74th documents the struggles of an Israeli veteran of the Lebanon war. In Out for Love, Be Back Shortly, the filmmaker searches for love during the lead-up to the assassination of Israeli Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin. March 15, 4 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. $15. Al Green Theatre, Miles Nadal JCC, 750 Spadina Ave., 416-924-6211, www.mnjcc.org.

8. ROMEO AND JULIET
Adaptations of this Shakespearean classic abound, but not many are as historically lauded as this one. Prokofiev’s dramatic score, known and loved the world over, and John Cranko’s choreography, which was hailed as a landmark in modern ballet after its debut at La Scala in 1958, come together to make this National Ballet performance a sure thing for dance lovers. To March 22, 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. $20–$200. Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts, 145 Queen St. W., 416-345-9595, www.national.ballet.ca.

9. SUGARBUSH MAPLE SYRUP FESTIVAL
Just like clockwork, March break rolls around, and so does the Sugarbush festival. A harbinger of springtime, this outdoor celebration is a tradition for pint-sized Torontonians. Not that we can blame them: with syrup-making demos, wagon rides and, of course, pancakes, there’s really no better way to kick off a week of freedom. To April 13, Saturday and Sunday, 9:30–4. Adults $8, seniors, students and children $6, age four and under free. Kortright Centre for Conservation, 9550 Pine Valley Dr., 416-832-2289, www.trcaparks.ca/maplesyrup.