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Top 10 Things to do in Irvine in March 2019

3/8/2019

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Top 10 Things to do in Irvine in March 2019

Through 3.30 
Fine arts in Irvine 
Two exhibitions at Irvine Fine Arts Center feature a 10-year retrospective of work by painter Gary Brewer and QUIETUS, featuring the work of artist and IVC professor Joseph Paul Gerges. 
cityofirvine.org/irvine-fine-arts-center 
 
Through 3.30 
Art of the California Coast 
Irvine Museum presents Upon a Painted Ocean, an exhibition that features works by important historical artists and contemporary painters, the subjects of which are the Pacific Ocean and coastline. 
irvinemuseumcollection.uci.edu 
 
3.1 
Del Sol Quartet at UCI 
San Francisco’s critically acclaimed Del Sol String Quartet presents a program focusing on young Iranian and Iranian-American composers, as well as Moving Houses by UCI professor Lukas Ligeti, and Ben Johnston’s String Quartet No. 4 Amazing Grace. 
arts.uci.edu/events 
 
3.2  
Los Olivos Park Dedication 
The public is invited to the grand opening of Los Olivos Community Park from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. The new 12.5-acre park features a 6,700-square-foot community center, lighted fields and courts, and a musical-themed playground inspired by the former Irvine Meadows Amphitheatre. 
cityofirvine.org/play/community-services-department/city-special-events 
 
3.5  
Arts Lecture at The Barclay 
MacArthur Genius Grant recipient Vijay Gupta will present a free lecture at The Barclay titled “Restoring The Human Spirit Through Artistic Engagement.” The morning lecture will include a string quartet performance by high school students, led by Vijay. Registration required. 
 
3.9-3.17 
‘Parliament Square’ play at UCI 
This hard-hitting and adult-themed play written by James Fritz asks whether political protest can ever effect change. How can one individual hope to make a difference and what are we willing to sacrifice for our beliefs?  
arts.uci.edu/event/parliament-square 
 
3.23 
Gala Fundraiser for City of Hope 
Chaired by cancer survivor Frank DeBella, the Let’s Be Frank about Cancer event at Hotel Irvine honors FivePoint Chairman and CEO Emile Haddad and Dr. Hazem Chehabi. 
cityofhope.org/giving/fundraising-events/lets-be-frank 
 
3.23-3.24 
Festival Ballet Theatre’s ‘Sleeping Beauty’ 
Celebrate spring with a full-length production of the beloved classical ballet, Tchaikovsky’s masterpiece “The Sleeping Beauty.” This timeless love story will feature special guests from prestigious professional ballet companies in the lead roles. 
thebarclay.org 
 
3.25 
IUSD High School Jazz All-Stars 
Five high school jazz ensembles from Irvine, Northwood, Portola, University and Woodbridge high schools will perform on the Barclay stage for one night of dynamic music-making.  
thebarclay.org 
 
3.30  
Kathy Mattea at The Barclay 
The two-time Grammy Award winner intertwines Celtic, gospel and bluegrass influence with folk and acoustic music. Twice named Country Music Female Vocalist of the Year, Kathy Mattea is a storyteller with gorgeous, heart-wrenching songs. 
thebarclay.org
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Things to do in Irvine in February 2019

2/1/2019

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Things to do in Irvine in February 2019

Through 2.10 
WPA Design Exhibit at Great Park 
During the Great Depression, agencies like the Works Progress Administration (WPA) were established to fund programs that commissioned thousands of artists and designers to create work across mediums. Federal Art Project: American Design surveys the posters and other graphic illustrations to celebrate this critical era of American history.  
cityofirvine.org 
 
2.1-2.2 
Contemporary circus at the Barclay 
With a unique and riveting mix of theater, circus, music and acrobatics, The 7 Fingers is known for its vibrant creativity and amazing physical prowess. The group has appeared on Broadway in the smash hit “Pippin” and at the Olympics in Sochi, Russia, as well as throughout the world, putting a human face on contemporary circus. 
thebarclay.org 
 
2.6-2.9 
Your Ocean, My Ocean at UCI 
An ambitious experimental art and design project concerned with oceans and coastlines, YOMO brings together a diverse group of artists and designers for five live performances of music, dance, drama and visual design, accompanied by a multi-channel video installation. 
arts.uci.edu/event/your-ocean-my-ocean 
 
2.8-2.9 
Norm Macdonald at the Improv 
Perhaps best known for his years on “Saturday Night Live” anchoring Weekend Update, Norm is a Canadian comedian and actor who was included as one of the 100 best stand-up acts of all time by Comedy Central. Hurry, the Irvine Improv shows are selling out fast.  
improv.com/irvine 
 
2.9-3.30 
Fine arts in Irvine 
Two new exhibits debut this month at the Irvine Fine Arts Center featuring the work of artists Joseph Paul Gerges and Gary Brewer. It’s a 10-year retrospective for Brewer, whose paintings are meditations on the mysteries of life. Georges is a professor at IVC, and his work includes animal tableaus that “remind us of the sorrowful and the inevitable” and thus may not be for everyone. 
cityofirvine.org/irvine-fine-arts-center/upcoming-exhibitions 
 
2.9 
Steep Canyon Rangers at the Barclay 
The Grammy Award-winning, North Carolina-based sextet has spent nearly two decades mixing bluegrass to elements of pop, country, and folk rock. Including collaborations with Steve Martin, Steep Canyon Rangers offer a spirited, eclectic approach to string-based American music. 
thebarclay.org 
 
2.15-2.18 
Presidents Day Tourney at Great Park ICE 
Watch kids in four divisions from 8 and under and up play hockey at the amazing new Great Park ICE facility. Finals will be on Feb. 18, with all championship games played in the 2,500-seat, state-of-the-art FivePoint Arena. 
greatparkice.com 
 
2.16  
A night for Valentines 
An evening at Concordia University featuring heart-warming love songs presented by Concordia Donne di Canto and Men’s chorus with festive decor and refreshments. 
cui.edu/arts/music/events/a-night-for-valentines 
 
2.21-2.23 
Dance Visions at the Barclay 
Artistic Directors Molly Lynch and Tong Wang present distinctive choreography by UCI Dance faculty featuring undergraduate and graduate dancers. The performances at Irvine Barclay Theater are presented by UCI Claire Trevor School of the Arts. 
thebarclay.org 
 
2.27 
Martha Graham Dance Company 
Performing The EVE Project at the Barclay, the company’s celebration of the 100th Anniversary of the 19th Amendment, affording women the right to vote. The evening of dance will feature new works by female choreographers and composers, and classic Graham repertory focused on heroines and anti-heroines.  
thebarclay.org
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Things to do in Irvine in January 2019

12/31/2018

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Things to do in Irvine in January 2019

Through 1.5 
First Glimpse: The Buck Collection at UCI 
When art collector Gerald Buck bequeathed his collection of California art to UCI, it set off shockwaves in the art world. See works that will, along with the Irvine Museum Collection, be the center of the future UCI Institute and Museum for California Art. 
arts.uci.edu/event/first-glimpse-introducing-buck-collection 
 
Through 1.6 
Skating Under the Stars 
It’s not too late to skate at The Spectrum. The ice rink at is open daily in the center’s Giant Wheel Court. Plus, every Thursday starting at 6 p.m. there’s a theme—the last one is Jan. 3 and has a football theme—come dressed to it and get $5 off.  
irvinespectrumcenter.com 
 
Through 1.19 
Re:balance at Irvine Fine Arts Center 
This exhibition offers a look at family relationships undergoing change. Three artists—Ching Ching Cheng, Juliana Rico, and Jane Szabo—explore how established, seemingly permanent roles within families are adjusted as a result of birth, growth, aging, and loss.  
cityofirvine.org/irvine-fine-arts-center 
 
Through 2.10 
WPA Design Exhibit  
FDR developed the New Deal to provide economic relief during the Great Depression, including the Federal Art Project, to alleviate unemployment. These programs commissioned thousands of artists and designers to create work across mediums. Federal Art Project: American Design surveys the visual culture of graphic illustrations to celebrate this critical era of American art history.  
cityofirvine.org 

1.4-1.6 
Hockey at Great Park ICE & FivePoint Arena 
Get a first look at the fantastic new ice facility at the Orange County Great Park with this NHL Youth tournament that showcases teams from the West for kids with birth years 2005, 2007 and 2009. 
greatparkice.com 
 
1.18 
The Music of Miles Davis 
A multi-media celebration of the groundbreaking music of Miles Davis, the iconic trumpeter, bandleader and cultural provocateur. Presented by JazzReach, an organization dedicated to educating children and adults in their appreciation of jazz The Blue Flame Incident (which alludes to one of Davis’ earliest childhood memories) traverses the music of one of the most compelling, infinitely creative and trailblazing artists the music world has known. 
thebarclay.org 
 
1.19 
Animal Antics at the Barclay 
Gregory Popovich, star of the Moscow Circus and an award-winning juggler, has rescued animals from shelters all over the country, transforming them into Las Vegas stars by using positive reinforcement and working with the animals’ natural abilities to create a fun, one-of-a kind show: Popovich Comedy Pet Theater. Featuring his cast of over 30 gifted animals—cats, dogs and even geese. The show was named “Best family show in Las Vegas” and was a finalist on America’s Got Talent. 
thebarclay.org 
 
1.21 
Martin Luther King Jr. Day at Pretend City 
Enjoy a day dedicated to equality at the children’s museum. Activities include the opportunity for children to create their very own self-portrait, enjoy sing-a-longs, and children will be given the opportunity to share their dream with others in attendance. 
pretendcity.org 
 
1.25-1.27 
The Survival Project at UCI 
An original dance and theater work written and directed by Mihai Măniuțiu was inspired by The Green Book, a travel guide for African American motorists, published annually between 1936 and 1966. Măniuțiu has used this historical work as inspiration for an original performance piece that explores exclusion.  
arts.uci.edu 
 
1.27 
OCSA’s Broadway stars at the Barclay 
Krysta Rodriguez and Scott Barnhardt have appeared in the Tony Award-winning musicals Spring Awakening, The Book of Mormon, Big River and The Addams Family. The two graduates of the Orange County School of the Arts will appear on stage together at The Barclay in “Coming Home,” singing show tunes and telling stories about life on Broadway. OCSA students will join them for some songs. 
thebarclay.org
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Things to do in Irvine in December 2018

12/1/2018

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Things to do in Irvine in December

Through 1.5.19 
First Glimpse: The Buck Collection at UCI 
When art collector Gerald Buck bequeathed his collection of California art to UCI, it set off shockwaves in the art world. See works that will, along with the Irvine Museum Collection, be the center of the future UCI Institute and Museum for California Art. 
arts.uci.edu/event/first-glimpse-introducing-buck-collection 
 
Through 12.14 
Holiday Toy Drive 
Celebrate the reason for the holiday season by giving to  
2/11 Marine Battalion families “adopted” by the city of Irvine. Donate a new, unwrapped gift suitable for infants or children up to age 12 at Irvine Civic Center, Irvine Police Department and Orange County Great Park Visitors Center.  
cityofirvine.org/news-media/news-article/donate-holiday-toy-drive 
 
Through 12.15 
Ella de Búrca exhibit at UCI 
See new works by artist Ella de Búrca in her first U.S. solo exhibition “Flat as the Tongue Lies” at UCI’s Room Gallery. It’s an installation of sound, text, and kinetic sculpture and video that explores the formation of meaning through reading, writing, and speech. 
arts.uci.edu 
 
Through 1.6 
Skating under the Stars 
The ice rink at Irvine Spectrum Center is open daily in the center’s Giant Wheel Court. Plus, every Thursday starting at 6 p.m. there’s a theme (Dec. 13 is Christmas Jammies Night, for example), come dressed to it and get $5 off.  
irvinespectrumcenter.com 
 
Through 2.10 
WPA Design exhibit at Great Park 
President Franklin D. Roosevelt developed the New Deal to provide economic relief during the Great Depression. Agencies like the Works Progress Administration (WPA) were established to fund programs, including the Federal Art Project, to alleviate unemployment. These programs commissioned thousands of artists and designers to create work across mediums. Federal Art Project: American Design surveys the visual culture of graphic illustrations to celebrate this critical era of American art history. 
cityofirvine.org 
 
12.8-12.24 
‘The Nutcracker’ 
Don’t miss the annual holiday must-see dance event from Festival Ballet Theatre at the Irvine Barclay Theatre. The full-length traditional production features Tchaikovsky’s iconic score, renowned guest dancers, and choreography by Festival Ballet Theatre’s Artistic Director Salwa Rizkalla. There’s also separately-ticketed Nutcracker Tea Party prior to performances. 
thebarclay.org 
 
12.9  
Home for the Holidays Pet Adoption 
Bring something cute the 12th-annual Home for the Holidays pet adoption fair. More than 40 pet rescue groups and animal shelters will bring about 600 homeless dogs, cats, rabbits and small animals for adoption. The fair also features pet-related vendors, gourmet food trucks, silent auction and a raffle.  
cityofirvine.org/irvine-animal-care-center/home-holidays 
 
12.11 
Concordia Candlelight 
The university’s annual Christmas celebration service includes carols, a special reading and gifts for young kids, and concludes in candlelight.  
cui.edu/arts/music/events/concordia-candlelight 
 
12.21 
Celebrate the Solstice at Pretend City 
It’s officially winter! Bring your kids to learn all about winter solstice and the changing of seasons. There will be winter-themed art and activities for little ones to join in the winter wonderland fun. Also at Pretend City in Dec.: Hanukah, Kwanzaa, Las Posadas, visits with Santa, and other celebrations. 
pretendcity.org 
 
12.25 
Christmas Brunch at Hotel Irvine 
The Backyard at the hotel will feature a holiday feast with seatings at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. Kids will love pictures with Santa, live music, kids craft table with face painting and a balloon artist, a photo booth and lawn games, while parents may be interested in bottomless mimosas. $75 per adult; $35 child ages 5 to 12. 
hotelirvine.com
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Things to do in Irvine in November 2018

10/22/2018

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Things to do in Irvine in November

Through 11.11 
Nature in Forms at the Great Park 
Works in ceramics and sculpture by artists and academics will be on display at the Great Park Gallery. The work looks at ways nature and technology have influenced contemporary sculpture.  
cityofirvine.org/orange-county-great-park/palm-court-arts-complex 
 
Through 11.18 
Fall Food Drive 
Support hunger relief efforts by donating canned goods or nonperishable food items to benefit local food banks. Donations will be accepted at the Orange County Great Park Visitors Center. 
cityofirvine.org/news-media/news-article/scare-away-hunger-fall-food-drive 
 
Through 1.5.19 
First Glimpse: The Buck Collection at UCI 
When art collector Gerald Buck bequeathed his collection of California art to UCI, it set off shockwaves in the art world. See works that will, along with the Irvine Museum Collection, be the center of the future UCI Institute and Museum for California Art. 
arts.uci.edu/event/first-glimpse-introducing-buck-collection 
 
11.2-11.3 
Holiday Faire 
Get an early start on seasonal shopping as some 100 local artists offer handmade gifts for sale at the Irvine Fine Arts Center. Entrance is $2 per person, free for ages 12 and younger. 
cityofirvine.org/irvine-fine-arts-center/holiday-faire 
 
 
11.5-12.14 
Holiday Toy Drive 
Celebrate the reason for the holiday season by giving to  
2/11 Marine Battalion families “adopted” by the city of Irvine. Donate a new, unwrapped gift suitable for infants or children up to age 12 at Irvine Civic Center, Irvine Police Department and Orange County Great Park Visitors Center.  
cityofirvine.org/news-media/news-article/donate-holiday-toy-drive 
 
11.10-11.18 
“Legally Blonde” at the Barclay 
UCI Claire Trevor School of the Arts presents a musical of the film “Legally Blonde” that follows the adventures of Elle Woods at Harvard Law School. 
thebarclay.org 
 
11.11  
Veterans Day at Bill Barber Park 
Irvine hosts a special ceremony to pay tribute to our nation’s troops. Free and open to the public, the event will be 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. in the formal garden at Colonel Bill Barber Marine Corps Memorial Park. 
 
11.26-12.1 
College Soccer Championships at the Great Park 
The 60th annual NAIA Men’s Soccer Championship for collegiate athletes will be held at the Orange County Great Park Soccer Stadium. The 16-team, single-elimination tournament will draw top soccer teams from smaller colleges and universities from across the country, as well as their fans and families, to Irvine. 
 
11.30-12.1 
“MenAlive: Merry and Bright” at the Barclay 
Enjoy a festive annual holiday extravaganza featuring a fun-filled concert of traditional classics and favorite new carols by O.C.’s gay men’s chorus. 
thebarclay.org 
 
12.2 
Winter Wonderland 
Greet the season at the civic center with carols and songs, a tree-lighting ceremony, games, crafts, food and fun—plus, a visit from Santa Claus. Consider bringing a gift for kids up to age 12 as part of the Holiday Toy Drive. 
cityofirvine.org/news-media/calendar-of-events/event/winter-wonderland-2018
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Top 10 things to do in Irvine in October 2018

10/1/2018

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Top 10 things to do in Irvine in October 2018

Through 10.27 
All Media art exhibit 
Irvine Fine Arts Center hosts the All Media 2018 exhibition juried by Dave Barton and featuring painting, photography, sculpture, digital media, and more from Southern California artists.  
cityofirvine.org/irvine-fine-arts-center/current-exhibitions 
 
Through 11.11 
NATURE/IN FORMS at the Great Park 
Works in ceramics and sculpture by artists and academics will be on display at the Great Park Gallery. The work looks at ways nature and technology have influenced contemporary sculpture.  
cityofirvine.org/orange-county-great-park/palm-court-arts-complex 
 
Through 1.5.19 
First Glimpse: The Buck Collection at UCI 
When art collector Gerald Buck bequeathed his collection of California art to UCI, it set off shockwaves in the art world. See works that will, along with the Irvine Museum Collection, be the center of the future UCI Institute and Museum for California Art. 
arts.uci.edu/event/first-glimpse-introducing-buck-collection 
 
10.6 
OC Soccer Club at the Great Park 
The home finale for the OC Soccer Club regular season at Championship Soccer Stadium at the Great Park is a match against Seattle Sounders FC 2. Catch the home team battle for playoff positioning.  
orangecountysoccer.com/2018schedule 
 
10.13-10.14 
Spooktacular Fun Days at OC Great Park 
Enjoy a pumpkin patch, gourmet food trucks, games, and other treats while supporting hunger relief by donating nonperishable food to OC food banks. 
cityofirvine.org/orange-county-great-park/spooktacular-fun-days 
 
10.13-11.18 
Fall Food Drive 
Support hunger relief efforts by donating canned goods or nonperishable food items to benefit local food banks. Donations will be accepted at the Orange County Great Park Visitors Center. 
cityofirvine.org/news-media/news-article/scare-away-hunger-fall-food-drive 
 
10.14 
Live Music at FivePoint Amphitheatre 
The first full season of live music at the temporary FivePoint Amphitheatre in Irvine is drawing to a close with a radio station show that includes bands 311, Third Eye Blind, Stone Temple Pilots, Neon Trees, Everclear and Alien Ant Farm. 
fivepointamphitheatre.com 
 
10.19-10.21 
Harvest Cup Soccer Tournament 
IPSF and local sports leagues present the 38th annual Harvest Cup Tournament, held at the Orange County Great Park. It’s part of the Irvine Youth Sports Tournament of Champions, which includes elementary and middle schools competing to be the school with the most points at the end of the year. 
irvineyouthsports.org 
 
10.20 
Irvine PD Open House 
Enjoy a chance to meet and greet Irvine Police Department officers, K-9s, and equine and human members of the Mounted Unit at this free event that includes displays of police vehicles; food trucks, crime prevention tips and kid-friendly activities. 
cityofirvine.org/news-media/calendar-of-events/event/2018-irvine-police-department-open-house 
 
10.26 
Trick or Treat at Lakeview Senior Center 
Bring the kids to the Senior Center for a morning of trick-or-treat stations, snacks and activities. Tours last approximately 30 minutes; drop in between 9:30 a.m. and 11 a.m. Registration recommended. 
cityofirvine.org/news-media/calendar-of-events/event/trick-or-treat-senior-center-0
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Top 10 things to do in Irvine in September 2018

9/4/2018

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Top 10 things to do in Irvine in September '18

Through 10.4 
Drawing on the Past at Irvine Museum 
The exhibit includes drawings, pastels, watercolors and etchings by California artists that include Phil Dike and Emile Kosa. Some works date as far back as the 1880s, many produced while the artists were students in Europe. 
irvinemuseumcollection.uci.edu/event/drawing-past-works-paper 
 
Through 10.27 
All Media art exhibit 
Irvine Fine Arts Center hosts the All Media 2018 exhibition juried by Dave Barton and featuring painting, photography, sculpture, digital media, and more from Southern California artists.  
cityofirvine.org/irvine-fine-arts-center/current-exhibitions 
 
9.2-11.11 
NATURE/IN FORMS at the Great Park 
Works in ceramics and sculpture by artists and academics will be on display at the Great Park Gallery. The work looks at ways nature and technology have influenced contemporary sculpture.  
cityofirvine.org/orange-county-great-park/palm-court-arts-complex 
 
9.8 
OC Soccer Club  
If you haven’t been to the Championship Soccer Stadium at the Great Park to catch the OC Soccer Club in action, you are missing out. Luckily, there are a few more professional matches to go in the season. 
orangecountysoccer.com/2018schedule 
 
9.14 
FivePoint Concerts  
The first full season of live music at FivePoint Amphitheatre in Irvine continues with several shows in September, including SoCal favorite Jason Mraz. 
fivepointamphitheatre.com 
 
9.18  
Comedy Unleashed 
The Irvine Improv hosts the third annual dinner and show fundraiser for the Irvine Animal Care Center featuring comedians Gary Cannon, Patrick Keane and Taylor Tomlinson.  
Irvineanimals.org 
 
9.22 
Global Village Festival  
The 17th annual festival will be held at Orange County Great Park, featuring food, dance, art, exhibits and a marketplace representing cultures from around the world, and around Irvine. 
legacy.cityofirvine.org/globalvillage 
 
9.29 
An Evening with Jon Lovitz 
Actor and comedian Jon Lovitz is a UCI alumnus who found fame on Saturday Night Live, and he’ll return for an edgy performance at the Irvine Barclay that’s definitely rated R for mature audiences.  
thebarclay.org 
 
9.29-1.5 
The Buck Collection at UCI 
When art collector Gerald Buck bequeathed his collection of art to UCI, it set off shockwaves in the art world. See works that will be the center of the future UCI Institute and Museum for California Art. 
arts.uci.edu/event/first-glimpse-introducing-buck-collection 
 
9.30  
Mexico Vibra at the Barclay 
Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with a free event on the Barclay plaza featuring music, dance, and crafts, with regional cuisine available for purchase. Later that evening Aida Cuevas, The Queen of Mariachi, will perform the music of Juan Gabriel in a ticketed event.  
thebarclay.org ​
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Things to do in Irvine in August

7/27/2018

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Things to do in Irvine in August 2018

Through 8.19 
Cliff Cramp at Great Park Gallery 
The influential Cal State Fullerton professor is a painter and illustrator whose commissioned and original artwork includes paintings and digital media inspired by “Star Wars,” “Stranger Things” and others. The show also includes Cramp’s lovely plein air paintings and a selection of work by his students. 
cityofirvine.org/orange-county-great-park/palm-court-arts-complex 
 
Through 8.31 
New Swan Shakespeare 
Experience the bard’s best in the intimate surroundings of the New Swan Theater, outdoors on the UCI campus. The 2018 season features “A Midsummer’s Night Dream” and “A Winter’s Tale.” 
newswanshakespeare.com 
 
Through 10.4 
Drawing on the Past at Irvine Museum 
The exhibit includes drawings, pastels, watercolors and etchings by California artists that include Phil Dike and Emile Kosa. Some works date as far back as the 1880s, many produced while the artists were students in Europe. 
irvinemuseumcollection.uci.edu/event/drawing-past-works-paper 
 
8.5 and 8.12 
Sizzlin’ Summer Concerts 
Come out to Mike Ward Community Park For Sunday evening concerts featuring Undercover Live on Aug. 5 and The Emperors on Aug. 12. Events include food trucks.  
cityofirvine.org/play/community-services-department/special-events 
 
8.5  
National Night Out 
Irvine Police Department hosts festivities at three locations in Irvine— Cypress and University Community Parks and The Ranch Neighborhood Park—featuring officers and animals from mounted and K9 units, crime prevention tips, and activities for kids.  
cityofirvine.org/news-media/news-article/irvine-police-department-host-three-national-night-out-events 
 
8.7-8.8 
Taoli World Dance Showcase  
Dancers from China and the U.S. who have won awards at the international dance competition will perform at the Irvine Barclay. 
thebarclay.org 
 
8.11 
The Side Deal at the Barclay 
Members of Sugar Ray, Train and PawnShop Kings play rock music together as The Side Deal. 
thebarclay.org 
 
8.24 
FivePoint Concerts 
The summer of live music at FivePoint Amphitheatre in Irvine continues with several shows in August, including country stars Lady Antebellum on a bill with Darius Rucker. 
fivepointamphitheatre.com 
 
8.25 
Splash-In Movie Night 
A summer tradition at Woolett Aquatic Center draws families to swim and float in the pool or lounge on the deck while “Secret Life of Pets” plays on the big screen. 
cityofirvine.org/news-media/calendar-of-events/event/splash-movie-recreation-swim-2018 
 
8.31 
Senior Fitness Expo 
Free health and fitness screenings, information and demonstrations take place 9 a.m.-noon at the Rancho Senior Center.  
cityofirvine.org/senior-services/senior-fitness-expo 
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Things to do in Irvine in July 2018

7/1/2018

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​Things to do in Irvine in July

Through 7.14 
Movies on the Lawn 
The Orange County Great Park hosts family-friendly movies each summer, including Elvis Presley in Clambake on Friday July 6, and newer features on Saturday nights, including Peter Rabbit on July 7 and The Greatest Showman on July 14. Food truck fare starts at 6:30 p.m., the films begin at dusk. 
cityofirvine.org/news-media/calendar-of-events/event/movies-lawn-clambake 
 
Through 8.19 
Cliff Cramp at Great Park Gallery 
The influential Cal State Fullerton professor is a painter and illustrator whose commissioned and original artwork includes paintings and digital media inspired by Star Wars, Stranger Things and many others. 
cityofirvine.org/orange-county-great-park/palm-court-arts-complex 
 
7.4 
Fireworks and Concert on the Green 
Celebrate freedom as the Irvine Police Association hosts the 34th annual event at Irvine High School Stadium featuring live music, fun for kids and a fireworks extravaganza. Tickets are $15 for adults, $10 for children under 14 and seniors. Or buy a Family Pass (good for two adults and up to four children) in advance for $50. 
irvinepa.org/events 
 
7.5-8.31 
New Swan Shakespeare 
Experience the bard’s best in the intimate surroundings of the New Swan Theater, outdoors on the UCI campus. The 2018 season features A Midsummer’s Night Dream and A Winter’s Tale. 
newswanshakespeare.com 
 
7.7-10.4 
Drawing on the Past at Irvine Museum 
The museum will display drawings, pastels, watercolors and etchings by California artists that include Phil Dike and Emile Kosa. Some works date as far back as the 1880s, many produced while the artists were students in Europe. 
irvinemuseumcollection.uci.edu/event/drawing-past-works-paper 
 
7.5 and 7.12 
Concerts at Mason Park 
Orange County Park puts on a summer-long music series at the regional parks, including two shows at Mason. Stone Soul and Adam Lasher on July 5 and the always fun and frenetic Flashback Heart Attack on July 5, with Adam Lasher. The fun starts at 5 p.m. with food trucks and a beer and wine tent. 
ocparks.com/events 
 
7.8, 7.15 and 7.22 
Sizzlin’ Summer Concerts 
Enjoy Sunday summer evening in Mike Ward Community Park enjoying The Smith Band (contemporary country) The Reflexx (New Wave from the ’80s) and Tijuana Dogs (party rock). The 7.22 concert will include an intermission performance by Irvine’s own Sara Peyton King. 
cityofirvine.org 
 
7.29 
Symphony in the Cities 
Pacific Symphony returns for its annual classical music concert in Mike Ward Community Park. Before the concert, a Musical Playground for Children includes interactive activities such as making an instrument, playing a drum, meeting a musician and taking part in a conductor’s clinic with Carl St.Clair. 
cityofirvine.org/news-media/calendar-of-events 

7.20 
Stars Align Tour at FivePoint Amphitheatre 
Jeff Beck, Paul Rodgers and Ann Wilson of Heart will perform classic rock hits and guitar hero jams at Irvine’s newest outdoor concert venue. Other July shows include Counting Crows, Pentatonix, Logic Presents: Bobby Tarantino, G-Eazy and KLOS Whiplash. 
fivepointamphitheatre.com 
 
7.28 
National Choreographers Initiative 
One of Orange County’s premiere dance events, NCI director Molly Lynch invites four choreographers (Kevin Jenkins, David Justin, Ilya Kosadayev and Mariana Oliveira) to create new ballets to be danced by sixteen professional dancers who are members of ballet companies from across the country. 
thebarclay.org ​
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Things to do in Irvine in June 2018

5/24/2018

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Things to do in Irvine in June 2018

Through 6.21 
“Harmony of Light” at Irvine Museum 
It’s the last chance to see a beautiful selection of paintings depicting spring in California by Impressionists working a century ago. 
irvinemuseumcollection.uci.edu 
 
6.1-.6.23 
Ballet at the Barclay 
June is ballet and dance season at the Irvine Barclay Theatre, with recitals and performances by The Wooden Floor, Classical Dance Center, Southland Ballet Academy, Pacific Dance, and Focus Dance Center. 
thebarclay.org 
 
6.2-6.9 
“American Idiot” at UCI 
Green Day’s chart-topping 2005 punk rock concept album is brought vibrantly to the stage for six performances at Claire Trevor Theatre. 
arts.uci.edu/event/american-idiot 
 
6.3  
Super Pet Adoption 
It’s the 12th annual event at the Irvine Animal Care Center offering the opportunity to choose from 600 rescued animals, and give one a home. There are food trucks, silent auction items and more.  
cityofirvine.org/irvine-animal-care-center/super-pet-adoption 
 
6.3-8.19 
Cliff Cramp at Great Park Gallery 
The influential Cal State Fullerton professor is a painter and illustrator whose commissioned and original artwork includes paintings and digital media inspired by “Star Wars,” “Stranger Things” and many others. 
cityofirvine.org/orange-county-great-park/palm-court-arts-complex 
 
6.13-6.14  
Bittersweet Farewell to Donald McKayle 
UCI’s dance legend will be honored as UCI Etude Ensemble performs three of his masterworks. The June 13 performance will be followed by a reception and memorial event for McKayle. 
arts.uci.edu/event/bittersweet-farewell 
 
6.16 
Chicago and REO Speedwagon at FivePoint Amphitheatre 
It will be a hit-filled Saturday in the Park as the two classic rock bands share the bill (along with singer songwriter Michael Tolcher) at the new amphitheater.  
fivepointamphitheatre.com 
 
6.22  
Super Swim Lesson 
The city hosts its annual drowning awareness gathering at the Woollett Aquatics Center with a swim lesson for ages 3 and older, followed by a swim session with slides and diving boards, and a showing of “Despicable Me 3.” 
cityofirvine.org/aquatics-centers/super-swim-lesson 
 
6.22-7.7 
Movies on the Lawn 
The Orange County Great Park will feature family-friendly movies this summer, with classics (“Stagecoach,” “Brigadoon” and “Clambake”) on Friday nights and newer animated favorites (“Ferdinand,” “The LEGO Ninjago Movie” and “Peter Rabbit”) on Saturday nights. Bring a picnic or order from a gourmet food truck.  
cityofirvine.org/news-media/calendar-of-events/event/movies-lawn-stagecoach 
 
6.23 
Kevin Hart at FivePoint Amphitheatre 
The actor and comedian brings The Irresponsible Tour to Irvine’s new outdoor concert venue. 
fivepointamphitheatre.com 
 
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