Five things to do this week: November 28-December 4

1. Indie rockers the Dears and the Land of Talk will back kids and their parents on lead vocals at Urockaoke: like Rock Band but, you know, real. Nov. 29, noon-3 p.m. Revival, 783 College St. $8-$12. For details, visit bunchfamily.ca.

2. Steven Page, Keshia Chanté and others will serenade the spectacle of City Hall’s Christmas tree being lit at the Cavalcade Of Lights. Nov. 28, 7 p.m. Nathan Phillips Square, 100 Queen St. W. Free.

3. With a sound akin to other alliteratively named bands (think Cut Copy and Passion Pit), Friendly Fires’ Brit pop returns to town. Dec. 2, 8 p.m. Phoenix, 410 Sherbourne St. $16.50. For tickets, visit ticketmaster.ca.

4. Parfumerie, Miklós László’s story of star-crossed perfume shop workers, gets the Soulpepper treatment from director Morris Panych. Through Dec. 24. Young Centre, 55 Mill St. Bldg. 49. $28-$68. Call 416-866-8666 or visit youngcentre.ca for tickets.

5. Thomas Keller will be here for an interview and Q&A on his new cookbook — Ad Hoc at Home — a paean to casual family dining. Nov. 30, 7 p.m. Toronto Reference Library, 789 Yonge St. $80 (includes book). Advance tickets at The Cookbook Store, 416-920-2665.

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