Club / Local Ice Shows, Special Events & Benefits - Winter 2025 into 2026 edition

[Sylvia]

Today (Sunday, December 14, 2025) is the 4th edition of the ISU's World Ice Skating Day (https://www.worldiceskatingday.com/) - here's Jason's video: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DSPpEIhkxI7/

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Article about a special event held in South Korea:

The World Ice Skating Day event, the world's ice skating festival, was held at the Hockey Center in .. - MK

The World Ice Skating Day event, the world's ice skating festival, was held at the Hockey Center in Gangneung, Gangwon-do, on the afternoon of the 14th.The event was jointly held by the Korea Skating ..

www.mk.co.kr

From the National Galleries of Scotland:

World Ice Skating Day – The NEN – North Edinburgh News

Posts about World Ice Skating Day written by davepickering

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Feel free to share more #WISD2025 photos/videos from around the world in this thread!

ETA Mark Hanretty's post/clip: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DSPh5m2jDqy/

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In the USA...

This is very late notice but I just found out that Great Park Ice is celebrating WISD 2025 by hosting their 2026 U.S. Nationals Send Off show today in Irvine, California from 2:00-5:00 p.m. (ETA that Torgashev is not listed): https://www.therinks.com/figure-skating/2025-2026-nationals-send-off/

The Skating Club of Boston (https://scboston.org/) is hosting their Nationals Send-Off free public ice show on Thursday, December 18, 2025 at 6:30 in Norwood, MA, and their annual ICE CHIPS show - guest starring Alysa Liu - will be held earlier in 2026 on Saturday, February 28-Sunday, March 1, 2026: https://icechips.org/

 

[Sylvia]

The Skating Club of Boston (https://scboston.org/) is hosting their Nationals Send-Off free public ice show on Thursday, December 18, 2025 at 6:30 in Norwood, MA

SCoB's Instagram story yesterday:

https://twitter.com/x/status/2001369029991371054

 

[Sylvia]

PBS THIRTEEN New York has uploaded an abridged 28-minute video of the Bryant Park NYC Tree Lighting (filmed on Dec. 2, 2025; uploaded on Dec. 23), hosted by David Burtka:

THIRTEEN Specials | Bryant Park NYC Tree Lighting 2025

Celebrate the magic of the season! Join host David Burtka for the Bryant Park Tree Lighting.

www.pbs.org

Skaters: Emmanuel Savary, Kaiya Ruiter, Kaitlin Hawayek/Jean-Luc Baker, Mariah Bell, Ice Theatre of NY, FS in Harlem, The Skyliners (Synchro).
The original livestream (44 mins.) still can be replayed on the event website: https://bryantpark.org/calendar/event/tree-lighting

 

[Sylvia]

Nancy Kerrigan has been headlining Gateway Playhouse's annual "Holiday Spectacular on Ice" (Nov. 28, 2025 - Jan 4, 2026) in Bellport, New York (Long Island): https://thegateway.org/Online/defau...&menu_id=48D31739-8D2F-475A-8881-2093DF2A2773

Courtney Hicks is in the cast - clip of her spinning on the small ice surface on the theater stage: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DR5C77fiYQ-/
There's also a free show tomorrow, Dec. 31, at the Buckskill Winter Club in East Hampton, NY: https://www.instagram.com/p/DS2vJ60DhMZ/

Clips from the audience of Nancy: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DR078vHDE6V/ & Courtney: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DR5OSo5EpyB/

For those in the Boston area, Wednesday, Dec. 31 at 3:00-4:00 & 5:30 pm-6:30 pm:
https://bostonfrogpond.com/events/frog-pond-skating-spectacular-at-first-night-boston-300pm-show/
Enjoy two free ice show performances on New Year’s Eve! The Frog Pond Skating Spectacular is a free, annual figure skating show produced by The Skating Club of Boston®. The show features national and international competitive figure skaters all in the middle of the historic and iconic Boston Common.

 

[Sylvia]

Re-posting this info here (thanks @Cayuse!):

On a happier note, Gabriella [Papadakis] is launching a dance performance tour (14 cities in the US, none near me sadly) entitled Seasons. Cast includes The Browns, Rohene Ward, Alissa Czisny and more. Info at www.icedanceinternational.org.

I have tickets to the Detroit show on March 21. Went last year and it was fabulous!

Dates/Locations of & Ticket Info for IDI's 2026 tour (February 28-March 21): https://icedanceinternational.org/upcoming-events
"Full cast will be announced January 21, 2026."

 

[Sylvia]

The Skating Club of Boston (https://scboston.org/) is hosting their Nationals Send-Off free public ice show on Thursday, December 18, 2025 at 6:30 in Norwood, MA, and their annual ICE CHIPS show - guest starring Alysa Liu - will be held earlier in 2026 on Saturday, February 28-Sunday, March 1, 2026: https://icechips.org/

So who's attending "Ice Chips" this Saturday and/or Sunday?

Ice Chips | Meet The Cast of Ice Chips 2026!

icechips.org

"Tickets for all three performances of Ice Chips are currently sold out, and a waitlist has been established.
To be added, please complete the Waitlist Form."

I've started a separate thread for Ice Dance International's "The Seasons" tour which starts this weekend in Maine and New Hampshire:

Thread 'Ice Dance International's THE SEASONS 2026 tour, Feb. 28-March 21 with Papadakis, Czisny, Rohene Ward, the Browns & more!'

Feb 25, 2026

Ice Dance International's THE SEASONS 2026 Tour (14 shows):

Ice Dance International on Instagram: "CAST ANNOUNCEMENT! THE SEASONS ON TOUR 2/28-3/21 Tickets at link in bio or visit www.icedanceinternational.org DOVER-FOXCROFT, MAINE FEBRUARY 28 DOVER, NEW HAMPSHIRE MARCH 1 LAKE PLACID, NEW YORK

284 likes, 6 comments - icedanceinternational on February 12, 2026: "CAST ANNOUNCEMENT! THE SEASONS ON TOUR 2/28-3/21 Tickets at link in bio or visit www.icedanceinternational.org DOVER-FOXCROFT, MAINE FEBRUARY 28 DOVER, NEW HAMPSHIRE MARCH 1 LAKE PLACID, NEW YORK MARCH 4...

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Cast in order of appearance in this video from 4 days ago: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DU_20H-mM5X/
Gabriella Papadakis, Kseniya Ponomaryova, Alissa Czisny, Oona Brown, Angela Wang, Tim Koleto, Gage Brown, Jean-Simon Légaré, Collin Brubaker, Emmanuel Savary, Rohene Ward

"We are restaging After the Rain with @gabriellapapadakis @kseniyaponomaryova5 and @lissastarr set to music by @composer_jpjofre [JP Jofre].
A highlight of The Seasons tour!"...

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[YukiNieve]

So who's attending "Ice Chips" this Saturday and/or Sunday?

Adam Reisinger will be there and he will post lots of IGS I guess.

 

[Sylvia]

Cross-posting from Alysa's fan thread... Adam Reisinger's fan cam video of Alysa's performance at Ice Chips today to "Stateside" by PinkPantheress & Zara Larsson (choreo. by Massimo Scali according to her Wikipedia page):

Adam Reisinger on Instagram: "Fresh off her Olympic gold medal performance in Milan, Alysa Liu performed at Skating Club of Boston’s Ice Chips show, breaking out her new “Stateside” gala program. The PinkPantheress song brings out Liu’s magnetic pers

19K likes, 94 comments - adam.s.reisinger on February 28, 2026: "Fresh off her Olympic gold medal performance in Milan, Alysa Liu performed at Skating Club of Boston’s Ice Chips show, breaking out her new “Stateside” gala program. The PinkPantheress song brings out Liu’s magnetic personality and...

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Thanks @UMBS Go Blue for sharing your Ice Chips videos and photos - set #1 (more to come):

UMBS Go Blue on Instagram: "It’s great to see Ice Chips back at @skatingclubbos this year. Since 1912, it’s been the longest-running club-produced skating show in the world. As a Boston native, I’m proud to have such a world-class figure skating trai

2 likes, 0 comments - umbsgoblue on February 28, 2026: "It’s great to see Ice Chips back at @skatingclubbos this year. Since 1912, it’s been the longest-running club-produced skating show in the world. As a Boston native, I’m proud to have such a world-class figure skating training facility in...

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[Sylvia]

Jimmy Ma:

UMBS Go Blue on Instagram: "I wish I could shake it like @jimmy_mf_ma. Thank you for your strength and leadership one year ago when your club and community needed it the most. There's one more performance of Ice Chips this weekend: Sunday, April 7t

6 likes, 1 comments - umbsgoblue on February 28, 2026: "I wish I could shake it like @jimmy_mf_ma. Thank you for your strength and leadership one year ago when your club and community needed it the most. There's one more performance of Ice Chips this weekend: Sunday, April 7th at...

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Will Annis and Men in Kilts:

UMBS Go Blue on Instagram: "@will_annis and the men of @skatingclubbos sure know how to entertain the crowd. Many in the audience sure enjoyed the kilts. Wait for the end in the 2nd (group) reel. 😇 There's one more performance of Ice Chips this week

4 likes, 1 comments - umbsgoblue on February 28, 2026: "@will_annis and the men of @skatingclubbos sure know how to entertain the crowd. Many in the audience sure enjoyed the kilts. Wait for the end in the 2nd (group) reel. 😇 There's one more performance of Ice Chips this weekend: Sunday, April...

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Ice Chips off and on ice highlights by photographer Michael Webber and actress Monique Coleman:

Michael Webber on Instagram: "Skating Club of Boston’s ICE CHIPS was such an incredible show! ⛸️ ❄️🌟 @skatingclubbos #figureskating #figureskatinglove #icechips #skatingclub #figureskatinglife"

243 likes, 5 comments - michaelwebbernyc on February 28, 2026: "Skating Club of Boston’s ICE CHIPS was such an incredible show! ⛸️ ❄️🌟 @skatingclubbos #figureskating #figureskatinglove #icechips #skatingclub #figureskatinglife".

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Clips of Alysa & the skaters hand slapping with the audience at the end:

J. Courtney Sullivan on Instagram: "Milan seems nice, but we just got to see Olympic gold medalist @alysaxliu skate in NORWOOD. 🤩Thank you for an amazing show, @skatingclubbos. So much talent in one afternoon!"

292 likes, 17 comments - jcourtsullivan on February 28, 2026: "Milan seems nice, but we just got to see Olympic gold medalist @alysaxliu skate in NORWOOD. 🤩Thank you for an amazing show, @skatingclubbos. So much talent in one afternoon!".

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Check out the Skating Club of Boston's Insta stories: https://www.instagram.com/skatingclubbos/
Alysa skated a second solo to her old EX, "Slow Dancing in the Dark" by Joji.

 

[Sylvia]

Thank you for sharing your "Ice Chips" clips, @UMBS Go Blue!

Aleksandr Selevko's "Kiss":

UMBS Go Blue on Instagram: "All senior men should have the same short program and costume with sheer abs as @aleksandrselevko. Yessss please. 😇 There’s one more performance of Ice Chips this weekend: Sunday, April 7th at @skatingclubbos in Norwood,

13 likes, 1 comments - umbsgoblue on February 28, 2026: "All senior men should have the same short program and costume with sheer abs as @aleksandrselevko. Yessss please. 😇 There’s one more performance of Ice Chips this weekend: Sunday, April 7th at @skatingclubbos in Norwood, MA...

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Chan/Howe's "Nyah":

UMBS Go Blue on Instagram: "A pleasure to meet @emily_and_spencer @chopstickspin @spence_howe at @skatingclubbos Ice Chips and to see them do so well this season. Thank you for repping the club, the Boston area, and @teamusa. There’s one more perfo

5 likes, 1 comments - umbsgoblue on March 1, 2026: "A pleasure to meet @emily_and_spencer @chopstickspin @spence_howe at @skatingclubbos Ice Chips and to see them do so well this season. Thank you for repping the club, the Boston area, and @teamusa. There’s one more performance of Ice Chips...

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Max Naumov's "Free Bird":

UMBS Go Blue on Instagram: "What a blessing to see @maximnaumov_ do well on ice this year, after the most difficult of years. We are inspired by your very public courage and bravery every day. I hope you get some personal time to relax and recharge o

7 likes, 1 comments - umbsgoblue on March 1, 2026: "What a blessing to see @maximnaumov_ do well on ice this year, after the most difficult of years. We are inspired by your very public courage and bravery every day. I hope you get some personal time to relax and recharge on your own terms...

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NBC Boston's story on the returning Olympians (Alysa, Maxim, Emily/Spencer) at Ice Chips: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CwK7Fs4lqCc
Olympians hailed as heroes at the Skating Club of Boston (same video is embedded in this article): https://www.nbcboston.com/news/loca...ympians-perform-alysa-liu-max-naumov/3908399/

Boston Globe article by Kat Cornetta (paywalled; would anyone like to share excerpts?):

Olympic gold medalist Alysa Liu brings her joy, inspiration to figure skating exhibition at Skating Club of Boston - The Boston Globe

“I just want my art to inspire other art,” said Liu.

www.bostonglobe.com

ETA - clips from both of Alysa's programs:

UMBS Go Blue on Instagram: "Heartiest congratulations to @alysaxliu on a remarkable comeback journey culminating in @olympics gold. Thank you for repping @teamusa so well. Americans of all stripes - especially Asian-Americans - have every reason to b

10 likes, 1 comments - umbsgoblue on March 1, 2026: "Heartiest congratulations to @alysaxliu on a remarkable comeback journey culminating in @olympics gold. Thank you for repping @teamusa so well. Americans of all stripes - especially Asian-Americans - have every reason to be proud of you. And...

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[Sylvia]

Emily Chan's "Ice Chips" photos:

Emily Chan | Olympian and Pairs Figure Skater on Instagram: "Ice Chips 2026🌟 with some really special human beings 👆🤩 It was an honor to be a part of the Skating Club of Boston’s Ice Chips show as the World’s longest running club - produced show. Th

14K likes, 33 comments - chopstickspin on March 1, 2026: "Ice Chips 2026🌟 with some really special human beings 👆🤩 It was an honor to be a part of the Skating Club of Boston’s Ice Chips show as the World’s longest running club - produced show. Thank you everyone to came to watch AND everyone...

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Jimmy Ma & Alysa:

Jimmy Ma on Instagram: "Did I do this right? @alysaxliu"

717K likes, 1,466 comments - jimmy_mf_ma on March 1, 2026: "Did I do this right? @alysaxliu".

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A fan's 6 meet-and-greet photos (Alysa, Jimmy, Aleksandr, Emily/Spencer, Max, Alisa/Misha) plus a 2A clip by a young boy (name anyone?):

Benjamin Ramirez on Instagram: "Absolute pleasure meeting everyone today, all played a huge part in such a blessed, unique, experience and day for me!❤️ Genuinely the most beautiful, joyous, heartwarming, event I’ve ever been able to witness in my l

103 likes, 1 comments - benjiramirezz on March 1, 2026: "Absolute pleasure meeting everyone today, all played a huge part in such a blessed, unique, experience and day for me!❤️ Genuinely the most beautiful, joyous, heartwarming, event I’ve ever been able to witness in my life. All pictured...

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[OrioleBeagle]

Emily Chan/Spencer Howe Ice Chips performance on Youtube

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Efimova/Mitrofanov Ice Chips performance on Youtube

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[Sylvia]

^^^ Thanks! Same YT channel has 8 more Ice Chips videos:

Alysa's Stateside: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gQJuA1tpLAs
Alysa's Dancing in the Dark: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jv6-H1xySXk
Alisa/Misha's The Prayer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nCnNcRgRQyI
Maxim's Free Bird: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T6EG0RNHwRo
Jimmy Ma's Daddy: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iY2tkk0V22U
Aleksandr Selevko's Kiss: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mwKaZ_aLXuI
Junior pair Sofia Jarmoc/Luke Witkowski's Second to None(?): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8WiW1t48e8U
Haydenettes' Crazy Train: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WoESzuU2_GU

ETA:

Westwood, Mass. Minute local article (March 1):

Fresh from Milan, Alysa Liu and 2026 Olympic Figure Skaters Shine at Ice Chips in Norwood | Westwood Minute

PHOTOS: Alysa Liu, Max Naumov skating in Norwood

westwoodminute.town.news

The above YT account also has fan cam videos from the Pawtucket & Providence FSC's "A Salute to the Winter Games" outdoor show in Providence, RI on February 5, 2026, including:
Efimova/Mitrofanov reprised their Money Money, Money EX: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vvjsuNmrZ60
Oona & Gage Brown's RD: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DpmtggIXPaI
Special Guest Sonja Hilmer's modified version of her jazzy SP on rough looking ice: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=30WzMPlqDFE
Jarmoc/Witkowski's Bruno Mars SP: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r3qGVAB1oXo

 

[ice coverage]

Coming up on Mar 13 and 14 in Ann Arbor MI, guest skaters for Melody on Ice:

Friday Night 7:00pm Show:
Sam Herbert and Alena Kerr, 2026 U.S. junior pairs pewter medalists
Cody Kock, South Africa national team for junior men

Saturday Afternoon 2:00pm Show:
Caroline Green and Michael Parsons

Saturday Night 7:00pm Show:
Emilea Zingas and Vadym Kolesnik

Ann Arbor Figure Skating Club on Instagram: "We are so excited to announce our 2026 Melody on Ice Guest Skaters! Saturday Night 7:00pm Show: 💙 U.S. 2026 OLYMPIANS Emilea Zingas and Vadym Kolesnik Saturday Afternoon 2:00pm Show: ❤️U.S. 2025 WORLD TE

89 likes, 0 comments - annarborfsc on March 4, 2026: "We are so excited to announce our 2026 Melody on Ice Guest Skaters! Saturday Night 7:00pm Show: 💙 U.S. 2026 OLYMPIANS Emilea Zingas and Vadym Kolesnik Saturday Afternoon 2:00pm Show: ❤️U.S. 2025 WORLD TEAM Caroline Green and Michael Parsons...

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https://www.annarborfsc.org/events/

" Each year, the Ann Arbor Figure Skating Club hosts one of the longest running ice shows in the nation. Known as Melody on Ice, the production showcases skaters of all levels and ages! This year’s show is titled Power of Love. Performances will include National Solo Dance medalists, members of the US National Development Team, the club’s Hockettes Synchronized Skating teams, and many more! "

 

[Sylvia]

April 24-26, 2026 – Denver Colorado Figure Skating Club’s annual Showtime on Ice - info & link to buy tickets: https://showtimeonice.com
Performances at the South Surburban Ice Arena in Centennial, CO:
Friday 7:00 pm
Saturday 1:30 pm & 7:00 pm
Sunday 1:30 pm

This year’s Guest Skaters are Oona & Gage Brown and Starr Andrews; returning Emcees are Ryan Bradley & Max Aaron and the Denver Brass will perform live music.