Awkward Family Talent Show

11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Sunday, Jan. 7

TheMuseum, 10 King St. W., Kitchener

Watch families perform in this talent show, which celebrates the end of the Model Citizens and Awkward Family Photos exhibits at TheMuseum. Some may sing, others may tell jokes, perhaps there will be some hilarious celebrity impersonations. If your family has a talent, you can sign up before the end of day Friday. But even if you're not in the show, it'll be a fun one to watch. General admission rates will apply.

New Year's Levees

Saturday, Jan. 6

1 p.m. to 3 p.m., Cambridge City Hall

Sunday, Jan. 7

11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Waterloo Memorial Recreation Complex, 101 Father David Bauer Dr.

1:30 p.m. to 4 p.m., Kitchener City Hall

New Year's levees are a pretty Canadian thing and it's basically a small celebration that gives you access to politicians. In this case, this is a chance to hang out with municipal councillors and mayors. There's generally music, games, public skating and a chance to chat with some people who may or may not be running for re-election this October.

Check out some great music during Music Weekends in Guelph and at Descendants Beer and Beverage Co. on Sunday night. (Stephanie vanKampen/CBC)

Music Weekends in Downtown Guelph

3 p.m., Saturday, Jan. 6 at the EBar, 41 Quebec St., Guelph

3 p.m., Sunday, Jan. 7 at Van Gogh's Ear, 10 Wyndham St. N., Guelph

If you're feeling the need to warm up, perhaps it's time to break out some dance moves. Music Weekends are returning to downtown Guelph and this is the first weekend with two kid-friendly shows planned: Saturdae Jones on Saturday and A Bunch of Broadway Babies on Sunday. This event was started last year and they've brought it back because people liked getting out of their homes in the middle of winter. Who knew? Music Weekends run until mid-March with various musicians and groups performing in different downtown establishments, so if you can't make it out this weekend, there are other chances.

West Coast Swing Social Dance

8:30 p.m. to midnight, Saturday, Jan. 6

Hepcat Swing, 42 Erb St. E., Waterloo

Whether you're a swing dancing pro or have never tried it in your life, this is one way to get moving on a cold winter night. Dancer Lucky Sipin — well known for teaching salsa and bachata workshops across Canada and competing locally and internationally — will be at this month's dance. West Coast Swing is a modern take on the traditional style. There are lessons with Sipin before the social dance gets underway at 8:30 p.m. Intermediate lessons are at 7:30 p.m. followed by beginners lessons at 8 p.m. Cost of lessons are included in the entry price for the dance.

Sounds of Sunday with Amy Rola

6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m., Sunday, Jan. 7

Descendants Beer and Beverage Co., 319 Victoria St. N., Kitchener

Amy Rola may not be on your radar yet, but the St. Agatha singer-songwriter has just a lovely voice that you'll want to hear. She has a folky-pop style that is hard not to like. If she seems familiar, it may be because of the Eastwood Integrated Arts grad's time with K-W Glee.

BONUS: Want to get outside?

Saturday is going to be downright cold so no one would blame you if you wanted to hunker down and stay inside.

But Sunday we'll see a warm up, so you may want to get outside for a bit. The Grand River Conservation Authority says Laurel Creek Park in Waterloo will be open 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. on the weekends starting this Saturday. There are groomed cross-country skiing trails and equipment rentals are available when conditions permit. Snowshoeing is also available with rentals and walking and hiking trails are open.

Currently, ice fishing is only permitted on Belwood Lake near Fergus.

Other spots to get in some cross-country skiing and snowshoeing include Shade's Mills in Cambridge (rentals available), Rockwood (no rentals), Pinehurst Lake north of Paris (rentals available), and Belwood Lake (no rentals).