Get ready to kick off Christmas this weekend with Christmas in the City, ice skating and great-looking hunks. With the Hunks show, a holiday open house and craft show, and a dance production, this weekend is sure to be filled with snowy fun.

1. Gallery: All-Members Show

10 a.m.-5 p.m., Friday, Austin ArtWorks Center

Join in celebrating work by Austin ArtWorks Center members. The reception is free and open to the public, and refreshments will be provided in part by Hy-Vee.

2. Public Skate

4-6 p.m. Friday, 12:30-1:30 p.m. Saturday, Packer Arena

Public skate is $4 to skate and $1 to rent skates. For more information, call 507-433-1881.

3. Christmas in the City Kick-Off

5:30-7:30 p.m., Friday, Downtown Austin

With music, lights, great treats, tree lighting, and more, there’s something for everyone at the Christmas kickoff. There may even be somebody special stopping by. For more information, call 507-437-4561.

4. Hunks Revue

5:30-10 p.m., Friday, Austin Holiday Inn

Come have a great ladies night out at the Holiday Inn. For more information, call Nick at 507-433-8000.

5. Jane Taylor Academy of Dance Presents “The Nutcracker”

7-9 p.m., Friday, Historic Paramount Theatre

Enjoy a classic with the Jane Taylor Academy of Dance. For more information, call 507-434-0934.

6. Holiday Open House and Craft Show

11 a.m.-4 p.m., Sunday, Old Mill Restaurant

Enjoy this great opportunity to shop for hand-crafted items such as soap, lotions, jewelry, wine and pepper jellies, wine bags, kitchen pads, bird houses, and much more. The open bar and appetizer menu allows participants to sip and munch while browsing for the perfect gift. For more information, call 507-440-2514.