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Ice days are ahead ❄️

2023 US Figure Skating Championships come to the SAP Center
Nathan Chen in mid-air on the ice.
Will we see the next Nathan Chen at this year’s US Figure Skating Championships? | Photo via San Jose Sports Authority
In 10 days, San Jose will host the 2023 US Figure Skating Championships — which will be held at the SAP Center from Monday, Jan. 23, to Sunday, Jan. 29.

This will be the fourth time that our city will host the championships — and this week, city officials held a flag-raising and proclamation ceremony to honor the history of figure skating in our city.

Many legendary figure skaters have graced our arena in past US Figure Skating Championships, and who knows — you could be witness to the next Michelle Kwan.

Five pillars showing prominent figure skaters in San Jose.

This installment across from the SAP Center memorializes local figure skating champs.

Photo by SJtoday staff

⛸️ The host with the most

In the past years we’ve hosted — 1996, 2012, and 2018 — there’s been no shortage of historic moments made on the great 408’s ice.
  • 1996 — San Jose-born and raised skater Rudy Galindo won the men’s singles champion title, becoming the oldest male national champion in 70 years at the age of 26. A 15-year-old Michelle Kwan also became the youngest national champion in 32 years, since San Jose native Peggy Fleming won in 1964.
  • 2012 — At 13 years old, recent Olympic champion Nathan Chen became the youngest junior men’s champion in recent history.
  • 2018 — Nathan Chen won his second consecutive US Figure Skating Championship, securing 40 points over his closest competitor.

📺 Tune in

Watch the action live and purchase single session tickets or week-long passes. Otherwise, NBC Sports and streaming service Peacock will broadcast 200+ hours of coverage — see the full schedule on Fan Zone.

Psst... The 127 qualifiers will also be practicing at Sharks Ice on South Tenth Street, so you can check the practice groups and schedule if you want to catch certain skaters.
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Friday, Jan. 13
  • Annie | Friday, Jan. 13-Sunday, Jan. 15 | 8 p.m. | San Jose Center for the Performing Arts, 255 S. Almaden Blvd., San Jose | $40+ | It’s a hard knock life for us...
  • ROCK EN ESPANOL NIGHT | Friday, Jan. 13 | 9 p.m. | The Ritz, 400 S. First St., San Jose | $15+ | Sing and dance to the sounds of Cafe Tacvba, Mana, Soda Stereo, Caifanes, and more.
  • Friday Night Party | Friday, Jan. 13 | 10 p.m.-2 a.m. | Branham Lounge, 1116 Branham Lane, San Jose | Free | Dance the night away and enjoy great drinks + no cover fee.
Saturday, Jan. 14
  • Luck in Ancient Egypt | Saturday, Jan. 14 | 12:30-1:30 p.m. | Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum, 1660 Park Ave., San Jose | Free with museum admission | Explore the symbols and intricate rituals which honored the deities that the Ancient Egyptians worshiped.
  • The Harlem Globetrotters | Saturday, Jan. 14 | 2 + 7 p.m. | SAP Center at San José, 525 W. Santa Clara St., San Jose | $25+ | Catch the exhibition basketball team incorporate athleticism, theater, and comedy into this unique show.
  • Hyphy Night | Saturday, Jan. 14 | 9 p.m. | The Ritz, 400 S. First St., San Jose | $15 | Get ‘hella’ lit with music by Mac Dre, E-40, Mistah Fab, and more Bay Area hard hitters.
Sunday, Jan. 15
  • Trees of Rosicrucian Park | Sunday, Jan. 15 | 12:30-1:30 p.m. | Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum, 1660 Park Ave., San Jose | Free with museum admission | Take a guided walk to learn about urban forest ecology, emerging fields of tree intelligence and fungal communication.
  • How Bazaar | Sunday, Jan. 15 | 1-6 p.m. | Post Street, Downtown San Jose | Free | Shop local and shop queer at this artist vendor fair.
Monday, Jan. 16
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PLAN YOUR WEEKEND

Weather
  • 60º | Rainy | 78% chance of rain ☔
  • Comet C/2022 E3 ZTF reached its closest point to the sun last night. For your best odds of catching this once-in-600-lifetimes spectacle, watch northwestern dark skies during the Saturday, Jan. 21, new moon, or on the night of Wednesday, Feb. 1, when it’s closest to Earth. (Space.com)
State
  • A new drought monitor reports that almost all of California has been removed from the extreme drought category, following the continuous rainstorms. Drought conditions are expected to improve with more rain coming this Friday and through the weekend. 🌧️ (ABC 7 News)
Edu
  • Big brain energy only. High school graduation rates have increased in Santa Clara County, according to data from the California State Dashboard. Four local school districts all saw gains — which could be tied to federal stimulus funds supporting learning + credit recovery programs. 🎓 (San José Spotlight)
Sports
  • The Spartans got their heads in the game. The SJSU football team’s “City of San Jose” helmet was recently voted by fans as the Helmet Bowl National Champion from Helmet Tracker. The black helmet featured a chrome face mask and logos, and combined elements of SJ + SJSU branding to create the winning gear. 🏈
Show
  • After having to cancel his All Starr Band performance last year due to health reasons, Ringo Starr will return to the great 408 this June. Catch the Beatles legend at the San Jose Civic on Sunday, June 11 — tickets go on sale at 10 a.m. on Friday, Jan. 20. (East Bay Times)
Seasonal
  • Urban Ritual Cafe — located within San Pedro Square Market — has brought back its popular winter seasonal drinks. Enjoy “Cinnamon Toast Crunch” with macadamia nut milk, “Black Sesame Rice Ball” with drinkable mochi, and more delicious favorites. 🧋
Plan Ahead
Arts
  • Fox Tale Fermentation Project has announced its first art gallery of the year in collaboration with artist Freddie Vega + the Heart of Chaos Artisan Collective. The pieces will be on view through Monday, Feb. 6, at the brewery on East Santa Clara Street. 🖼️
  • Get inspired at the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art, which includes seven floors of gallery space packed with paintings, sculptures, photography, architecture, design + media arts. Bonus: Discover local artists at the 2022 SECA Art Award Exhibition, on view now. 🖼️ *

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Are you red-y to ring in the New Year?

Local Lunar New Year celebrations around San Jose, CA
A Lunar New Year celebration with a large crowd of people gathered around costumed lion dancers.
A glimpse at last year’s Lunar New Year festivities at Santana Row. | Photo courtesy of Santana Row
Lunar New Year is upon us, San Jose. 🏮

Though its official dates vary across different Asian cultures, the Lunar New Year is a celebration of the start of spring and a new year on the lunisolar calendar. 🌕

Let’s see where you can ring in the Year of the Rabbit (or the Year of the Cat in Vietnam) around the great 408.

🧧 Lunar New Year Festival | Friday, Jan. 20-Sunday, Jan. 22 | History Park | Watch lion dancing + martial arts performances, and enjoy games, photo booths, and a flower market.

🧧 Lunar New Year at SJMA | Saturday, Jan. 21 | San José Museum of Art | Participate in art-making activities, cultural demonstrations, and more.

🧧 Lunar New Year-Tet & Moon Festival | Friday, Jan. 27-Sunday, Jan. 29 | Eastridge Center | Enjoy live music, a fashion + magic show, and food, drink, and merchandise vendors.

Attending a celebration? Snap a pic + send it to us and you may be featured in a future newsletter.
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Today’s issue was written by Alyson.

Editor’s pick: Tomorrow, I’m going to the opening show of “Michelangelo’s Sistine Chapel: The Exhibition” at Oakridge Mall. While I’m not entirely sure what it entails, the promotions look similar to the “Beyond Van Gogh” immersive experience that toured here not too long ago. Stay tuned for more coverage... 👀

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