1. Superhero spinoff premieres

Peggy Carter (Hayley Atwell) battles baddies and sexism in the aftermath of World War II in the new television series "Marvel's Agent Carter." Working for the covert SSR (Strategic Scientific Reserve), Peggy must balance her humdrum job with her secret missions for Howard Stark (Dominic Cooper), in the wake of losing her boyfriend Steve Rogers, aka Captain America. "Marvel's Agent Carter" debuts with a two-part premiere starting at 9 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 6 on WEWS Channel 5.

2. 'Frozen' takes to the ice

Your little "Frozen" fans will turn into icicles unless you take them to "Disney on Ice Presents Frozen," coming to Quicken Loans Arena on Friday, Jan. 9 through Sunday, Jan. 18. This touring skating spectacular features sisters Anna and Elsa for the first time in a live Disney production. Rugged mountain man Kristoff, his loyal reindeer Sven, comical snowman Olaf and the mystical trolls are part of this story about love's power to conquer fear. Sing along to "Frozen's" popular songs including "Do You Want to Build a Snowman?", "Fixer Upper" and of course, "Let it Go." $12 ticket available for opening night only, then $25-$75; see the website for show times.

3. Maine's landscapes in spotlight

The art exhibit "Maine Sublime: Frederic Church's 'Twilight in the Wilderness'" is in its final weeks at the Cleveland Museum of Art. A famed landscape painter, Church (1826-1900) loved the natural beauty of Maine. This exhibition showcases the painting "Twilight in the Wilderness" with nearly 25 sketches recording Maine's rugged interior, rocky coast, and windswept islands. Free; on view through Sunday, Jan. 25. The museum is open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday, and 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Wednesday and Friday, closed Monday. 11150 East Blvd., Cleveland.

4. Get outside at Akron Zoo

Got cabin fever? Take the cure at the Akron Zoo's Cabin Fever Reliever. It's a scavenger hunt around the zoo, with free hot chocolate waiting for anyone who completes the hunt. Enjoy a craft station inside the Komodo Kingdom Education Center and a coloring corner in the zoo's gift shop. Free with zoo admission, 11 a.m. – 4 p.m., $7 per person. Dates are Saturday, Jan. 10, 17, 24 and 31.

5. Journey to love begins

"The Bachelor" will open with a three-hour episode with many elements broadcast live. Former "Bachelorette" contestant Chris Soules, who is originally from small-town Iowa, will try to find love as the show kicks off 8 p.m. Monday, Jan. 5 on WEWS Channel 5.

6. Singing knights in 'Galavant'

Composers Alan Menkin and Glenn Slater ("The Little Mermaid") and creator-writer Dan Fogelman have concocted a wild musical comedy in "Galavant," a spoofy show aimed at the folks who can quote lines from "Spamalot" and "Shrek." "Galavant" is filled with heroic knights, cameo appearances, production numbers and strong women instead of damsels in distress. It airs four Sunday nights in January, premiering at 8 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 4 on WEWS Channel 5.

7. Foreign film at Cinematheque

An elderly Chinese-Cambodian woman and a young man share their grief over the death of the woman's son – who was the young man's lover -- despite their language and cultural barriers, in the British drama "Lilting." The film, which premiered at this year's Sundance Film Festival, screens at the Cleveland Institute of Art Cinematheque at 8:40 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 8, and 7:30 p.m. Friday, Jan 9. $7-$9, 11141 East Blvd., Cleveland.

8. Pirates who aren't Johnny Depp

In the Starz pirate series "Black Sails," Captain Flint (Toby Stephens), a brilliant and feared pirate captain, fights for the survival of New Providence Island, a place populated by pirates, prostitutes, thieves and fortune seekers. Catch the action and intrigue when "Black Sails: The Complete First Season" comes to DVD ($49.98) and Blu-ray ($59.99) on Tuesday, Jan. 6.

9. Last holiday blast

Sunday, Jan. 4 is the final day for "Celebrations: Holiday Traditions in CLE," an exhibit at the Western Reserve Historical Society. Don't miss a chance to ride the society's new Beach Park Grand Carousel, and enjoy vintage Higbee's department store holiday window displays and mechanical characters. Free with general admission: $5-$10, free for WRHS members. Each admission receives two tokens for a carousel ride. Noon to 5 p.m., 10825 East Blvd., Cleveland.

10. 'The Gambler' rolls high

The 1974 movie "The Gambler" gets a remake with Mark Wahlberg handling James Caan's role. Wahlberg plays the scion of a wealthy family whose gambling gets out of hand when he owes money to major gangsters, and his loved ones are targeted as collateral for Jim's debts. In theaters now.