Opening Ceremony
November 9, 9:30–10 a.m.
To kick-off the new ice rink season, “The Ghost of Christmas Present” from American Conservatory Theater’s A Christmas Carol will emcee the opening ceremony at the ice rink. Open to the public, the first 20 attendees to arrive for the ceremony will receive two free passes to A Christmas Carol. Internationally renowned Irish tenor Michael Londra—star of Celtic Yuletide at the Marines’ Memorial Theatre—will also be on-hand to perform his hit single “Beyond the Star.”
Macy’s Great Tree Lighting featuring Johnny Weir
November 25, 6 p.m.
Join in the annual tradition of Macy’s Great Tree Lighting ceremony. Special guests include Olympian Johnny Weir and a visit from Santa. In addition to the tree lighting, enjoy live music and dance performances.
Speed Dating Skating
December 1, 8–9:30 p.m.
Nothing breaks the ice faster than skating at the rink in Union Square. Intended to be a silly riff on speed dating, Speed Dating Skating will get the conversation started between singles by encouraging guests to wear their most unusual holiday-inspired sweater. To sweeten the deal for attendees, mistletoe headbands will be free for the first 100 guests. Emporio Rulli Il Caffe—located on the square and next to the ice rink—will sell beer and wine.
Drag Queens on Ice
December 8, 8–9:30 p.m.
Move over, Santa. A legion of the Bay Area’s most colorful drag personalities will be headed to Union Square to share in the holiday spirit with local and visiting skaters at Drag Queens on Ice! Families, friends and fans are encouraged to don their wigs and skate alongside popular drag performers during an exciting night of skating at the rink. At the end of the session (9:30 p.m.) there will be two drag performances (TBD). Emporio Rulli Il Caffe—located on the square and next to the ice rink—will sell beer and wine.
Attendees can memorialize the occasion by using the ice rink photo booth ($2) where photos are printed on the spot and a digital version can be sent to a single email address.
