Irvine Events Calendar

Flory is a fairy no taller than an acorn, who loses her exquisite wings in a fight with a bat, falls into the garden of a "Giantess" and takes up residence in a birdhouse. This magical story from a Newbery Medal winner is as visually bewitching as the night fairy herself. But Flory is as fierce and ferocious as she is elegant, and she’s about to discover that she needs every drop of bravery—and equal amounts of understanding and compassion—in her new life among the da... more

Rewrite Shakespeare? Sacrilege! Unless it’s The Two Gentlemen of Verona, and the trailblazing creator is Amanda Dehnert. The gents are still Proteus and Valentine, and they’re still struggling with first love, but in this freshly hip version they’re also figuring out who they are and want to become. One love interest is now a boy, the other is a free spirit who grows geraniums in her oven—and they’re all in a rock band. In a setting that’s part theatre and par... more

72 Join Josh, one of our trained staff, on a walk to the Redwoods on Saturday and Sunday mornings. Josh will help you use your five senses to engage with nature as you stroll to the Redwoods and hear the story of these majestic trees and how they came to Carbon Canyon Regional Park. The walks will be every Saturday and Sunday mornings and in the afternoons. You will also get a chance to visit the Nature Center. All ages.

72 Join Josh, one of our trained staff, on a walk to the Redwoods on Saturday and Sunday mornings. Josh will help you use your five senses to engage with nature as you stroll to the Redwoods and hear the story of these majestic trees and how they came to Carbon Canyon Regional Park. The walks will be every Saturday and Sunday mornings and in the afternoons. You will also get a chance to visit the Nature Center. All ages.

Giant blue whales were once considered quite rare off Newport Beach in Southern California, but over the last five years this has changed dramatically with hundreds to thousands of giant blue whales sighted each year. Over 1100 giant blue whales were viewed from May-October last year with multiple blue whales viewed during one whale watching cruise, a regular occurrence. Along with viewing blue whales, finback whales (second largest whale) are also frequently viewed as well as the smaller minke ... more

Enjoy an afternoon of unspoiled canyon views while learning about the geology of this area. The rocks and fossils reveal fascinating stories about the park’s ancient environments. Meet at the Nix Nature Center to begin this highly interpretive 3-mile hike (400-ft. elevation gain), on sometimes steep, uneven and rocky terrain. Led by Laguna Canyon Foundation volunteer naturalists. 72 Reservations required, sign-up online: www.lagunacanyon.org/activities. Ages 12 and up. Little Sycamo... more

The Anatolian Cultures and Food Festival is a cultural and historical event that includes exhibitions, food, art craft, performances, dances and live music activities. More than 45,000 people from United States and around the world attend the four-day event each year. The 1st Anatolian Cultures and Food Festival was held in OC Fairgrounds, the 2nd one at OC Great Park, the 3rd year, the festival came back at the OC Fairgrounds. Visitors enter the festival area through the “Civilization... more

By William Shakespeare. Directed by Tony Vezner.

Join the Irvine Chamber and City of Irvine for the Mayor's annual address to the business community. Plus the 2013 State of the Irvine Chamber.

72 Every Saturday night, join us for a campfire program that may include a slide presentation, wilderness safety, games and activities for children, animal adaptations, skins and skulls, a live animal demonstration and a chance to visit the Nature Center. Topics may vary weekly. 72 Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE All ages welcome! Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE ... more

Hundreds of proud drivers congregate to kick tires and have a cup of coffee. There is something for everyone to enjoy; classics, exotics, concepts, hotrods, motorcycles and motor-sport. And it's all free, minus the coffee, of course. Spectators park in the parking structure Those displaying their car park in the lot beside the Mazda building   

72 Come join Caspers Wilderness Park Rangers and other enthusiastic Caspers Park Foundation volunteers for our monthly trail work day. You will work with our Park Rangers and trail leaders in maintaining and brushing Caspers Wilderness Park trails. 72 Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE /* Style Definit... more

The exhibition artfully showcases excerpts of interviews Aschheim conducted with Great Park visitors during her six-month residency at the Great Park from October 2011-March 2012. The interview excerpts are displayed alongside dozens of Aschheim's hand-drawn illustrations based on images from the Nixon years and two new sculptures. Aschheim created the illustrations and sculptures in response to stories shared by members of the community. This vivid tapestry of art and community memory is acc... more

72 Come learn all about barnyard animals including pigs, goats, sheep, cows, chickens, and more! Class includes hands-on learning, fun crafts, and meeting animals up close. Please see special instructions. 72 PHONE REGISTRATION REQUIRED. 72 For ages 3 to 4 years old.  Additional parents/siblings/family/friends must pay admission fee to enter zoo. Please note spaces fill quickly for toddler classes. Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE ... more

Experience the energy and magic of drumming with others. No experience necessary; some drums provided, or bring your own. Dancers, families welcome.

Shop for a variety of fresh and seasonal fruits and vegetables, breads, flowers and plants, and other items from local artisans. Breakfast and lunch are also available for purchase. On the first Sunday of every month, when the Groves Antique Market is at the Park, the Farmers Market will open early at 8:00 am.   (Rain or Shine)

Raise your heart rate and your spirits on this difficult, strenuous and fast-paced, 6.5-mile hike (700-ft. elevation gain) over very steep, uneven terrain with Laguna Canyon Foundation volunteers. 72 Reservations required, sign-up online: www.lagunacanyon.org/activities. Ages 15 and up. Not for beginners. Hiking poles suggested. Laguna Coast Wilderness Park, Ridge Park Staging Area (Newport Coast Drive to Ridge Park Rd. east to end; meet at the gate.)   

FLASHDANCE tells the inspiring and unforgettable story of Alex Owens, a workingclass girl from Pittsburgh with a dream of becoming a professional dancer. She works by day as a steel mill welder, and a bar dancer at night while aspiring to be accepted at a prestigious ballet academy. When Alex catches the eye of her boss Nick Hurley, their romance shows her the meaning of love and drives her ambition to pursue her dream.

The 28th Annual Imagination Celebration is a yearly spring arts festival for children and families, presented by Arts Orange County in partnership with the Orange County Department of Education. The festival will offer dozens of affordable or free events throughout Orange County! Events include theatre, dance, music, and visual arts, and range from professional performances to student showcases and hands-on workshops. The Imagination Celebration is an exciting collaboration with professional art... more

72 Join Garett Lepper for a morning of birding. This is a new area for our alternate third Sunday bird walks and there will be new birding areas to explore. This park attracts a wide variety of birds due to the landscaped park vegetation and the availability of water. We will look for resident birds, as well as fall and wintering species. 72 Meet at Shelter 3 parking lot. Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE ... more

The Irvine Museum celebrates its twentieth anniversary with Lasting Impressions: Twenty Years of The Irvine Museum. The exhibition features many of the museum's most popular and important California Impressionist paintings, including works by Franz A. Bischoff (1864-1929), George Brandriff (1890-1936), Alson S. Clark (1876-1949), Frank Cuprien (1871-1946), Paul de Longpré (1855-1911), William A. Griffith (1866-1940), Joseph Kleitsch (1882-1931), Granville Redmond (1871-1935), Guy Rose (18... more

Atrium Hotel is proud to be hosting once again weekly music concerts during the 2nd Annual LIFT The Music's Summer Concert Series. From jazz to acoustic, musical performers illustrate their talents as they fill the poolside lounge. Grab your seat early and enjoy Menu Specials from 5:00 - 7:00pm. With complimentary beats and melodies for guests, locals, and friends alike, together we celebrate the beauty of musical splendor all summer long!  

72 Explore the beauty and diversity of two canyons, Little Sycamore and Laurel Canyon, in the backcountry of the Laguna Coast Wilderness Park. This will be a strenuous, 7-mile hike (770-ft. elevation gain) over   rocky and uneven terrain. We will hike through sycamore and oak woodlands, riparian habitats, coastal sage scrub, and open grassland. 72 Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE ... more

MFA Thesis Exhibition, Part II Contemporary Arts Center Gallery, 

Docent-led tour of the historic house and grounds. 72 Advance reservations required. 72 Directions provided with reservations.  Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE /* Style Definitions */ table.MsoNormalTable {mso-style-name:"Table Normal"; mso-tstyle-rowband-size:0; mso-tstyle-colband-size:0; mso-s... more