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Catch Classic Comedy Favorites at Regal for Just $4.99 This April

Issue # 0604

Author

Joshua Tjia
06 Apr

In this Irvine Insider Issue . . .

😁 Laugh of the Day

🌤️ Irvine Weather

🌼🥢🌼 Celebrate Spring with Fresh and Crispy Rolls Around Irvine

🍿🎬 Catch Classic Comedy Favorites at Regal for Just $4.99 This April

🚜🚧 Construction Progress Continues on Marine Way Rail Undercrossing

🍋🍋‍🟩 Stay Cool This Season with TP TEA’s New Yuzu Drinks in Irvine

🚌🌟 Irvine Students Recognized in Annual Holocaust Art and Writing Competition

🩸 Woodbridge to Host Community Blood Drive on April 29

🌳🚲 Explore Bommer Canyon on Self-Guided Access Day This April 10

🎨⭐️ Student Art Exhibition Opens Today at Irvine City Hall

🎼🎼 Upcoming High School Music Calendar

🪺🪶 Irvine Animal Care Center Shares Baby Wildlife Safety Reminder

⚾️ UC Irvine Baseball Completes Sweep of UC Davis with 8–4 Win

🏀🏐🎾⚽️ UCI Anteaters Upcoming Home Games

🏐 IVC Men’s Volleyball Keeps Playoff Hopes Alive with Win Over Grossmont

🏀🏀 Upcoming home games for the IVC LASERS

🏈🎾 High School Athletics Calendar

🚔💊 Irvine Police Department Arrests Suspected Drug Dealer in Irvine

🍏🥭🍑 Local Farmers Markets

🌟🏪🎉Irvine’s Best Kept Secrets: Is Your Business One of Them?

📅📅 Lots of Local Events

📞💡 Useful Contact Information

What time does a duck wake up?

At the quack of dawn!

We hope this joke brings some laughter to your day! 😁

Celebrate Spring with Fresh and Crispy Rolls Around Irvine

Looking for a tasty way to welcome the season? Spring rolls, long associated with good fortune and the arrival of spring, are being served in a variety of fresh and crispy styles at local Irvine restaurants, from Vietnamese favorites to classic Chinese-inspired rolls.

  • 399 Vietnamese Kitchen – The Market Place
    Fresh Vietnamese spring rolls served cold with steamed shrimp, pork, lettuce, vermicelli noodles, mint, chives, and cucumber, wrapped in rice paper and paired with warm house-made peanut sauce.

  • Thai Bamboo Bistro – Quail Hill Shopping Center
    Offers crispy spring rolls filled with chicken or vegetables, plus larger fresh summer rolls wrapped in rice paper with shrimp or tofu.

  • Northern Cafe – Westpark Plaza & University Center
    Serves classic deep-fried Chinese-style egg rolls as a starter, including a vegan option.

Catch Classic Comedy Favorites at Regal for Just $4.99 This April

Regal is bringing back classic comedy favorites for its Legends of Laughs series through April 30, with a different iconic comedy film returning to the big screen for one day only throughout the month. Tickets are just $4.99 each, and weekends will feature family-friendly comedy favorites for kids. Check out the lineup and get tickets here.

Construction Progress Continues on Marine Way Rail Undercrossing

Work is continuing on the Marine Way Extension Project at Great Park, with crews finishing the tunnel that will reroute the Borrego Channel and preparing the base of the new underpass for concrete. A major concrete pour is scheduled for April 7 from 2 a.m. to 5 p.m., when 1,700 cubic yards of concrete will be poured for the Marine Way underpass.

Stay Cool This Season with TP TEA’s New Yuzu Drinks in Irvine

TP TEA is serving up three refreshing yuzu-inspired drinks perfect for staying cool: the icy Yuzu Splash Frosty, the light and crisp Yuzu Emerald Fruit Tea, and the smooth Yuzu Matcha Elixir with Aiyu Jelly. Each drink combines bright citrusy yuzu flavors with a refreshing twist, making it a great stop for tea lovers. Check them out at their Irvine location!

Irvine Students Recognized in Annual Holocaust Art and Writing Competition

Northwood High School sophomore Meital Kochinski earned first place in prose at the 27th Annual Holocaust Art and Writing Contest, receiving a $400 prize. Her teacher and Northwood High School were also recognized with awards, while Lakeside Middle School student Grace Liu was named a finalist in the art category. Centered on the theme “Holding onto Hope,” this year’s contest invited students to reflect on Holocaust survivor testimonies and the strength and resilience found in moments of hope. Students from Venado Middle School and University High School also participated in this year’s event.

Woodbridge to Host Community Blood Drive on April 29

The Woodbridge Village Association is hosting a community blood drive on Wednesday, April 29, from 1:00 to 7:00 p.m. at the Community Center, 31 Creek Road. Residents interested in making a life-saving donation can schedule an appointment online through the American Red Cross website by entering their ZIP code, or by calling 1-800-RED-CROSS (1-800-733-2767).

Explore Bommer Canyon on Self-Guided Access Day This April 10

Exploration Day at Bommer Canyon Preserve is happening Friday, April 10., with self-guided hiking and biking from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. throughout the southern portion of Irvine’s Open Space Preserve. This special event also gives visitors access to trails in Shady Canyon and Bommer Canyon that are typically only open for guided activities, making it a great opportunity to get outside and enjoy some of Irvine’s beautiful open space at your own pace.

Student Art Exhibition Opens Today at Irvine City Hall

The High School Art Exhibition at Irvine City Hall opens today, April 6, featuring artwork by students from across greater Irvine. The annual exhibition includes digital media, drawing, mixed media, painting, photography, sculpture, and more, showcasing the creativity of emerging young artists. Awards will be presented in multiple categories, including best original design and innovative use of materials. This year’s guest juror is San Diego–based artist and illustrator Patrick Ballesteros, whose clients include Netflix, Disney, DreamWorks Animation, and Nickelodeon.

Upcoming Northwood High School’s Music Calendar

  1. April 7, 7:00 - 9:00 PM: IUSD Honor Orchestra Concert

For the latest updates or additional details, please visit https://timbmusic.org/events/

Upcoming Woodbridge High School's Music Calendar

  1. April 7: 42nd Annual Donald Bren Honors Concert, Segerstrom Concert Hall

For the latest updates or additional details, please visit https://www.whs-music.org/

Upcoming Woodbridge High School’s Vocal Music Calendar

  1. April 7, 7:00 PM: IUSD Honors Concert, Segerstrom Concert Hall

For the latest updates or additional details, please visit https://woodbridgechoirs.weebly.com/calendar.html

Upcoming Irvine High Choral’s Music Calendar

  1. April 7, 7:00 PM: IUSD Honors Concert, OCPAC

For the latest updates or additional details, please visit https://www.ihschoralmusic.org/calendar.html 

Upcoming Portola High School Music’s Calendar

No further upcoming events for this month

For the latest updates or additional details, please visit https://www.phsmusicbooster.org/buy-ticket

Irvine Animal Care Center Shares Baby Wildlife Safety Reminder

Spring often brings more baby animals into view, and while they may be adorable, it is safest to give them space and avoid intervening as stepping in can unintentionally cause stress or separate them from their mother.

  • 🐣 Observe from a distance — enjoy watching without getting too close

  • 🌿 Do not pick up or move the animal unless it is clearly in danger

  • 👀 Remember mom is often nearby even if you do not see her right away

  • 📞 Call Animal Services for help if the baby animal is injured, in distress, or orphaned

UC Irvine Baseball Completes Sweep of UC Davis with 8–4 Win

UC Irvine baseball beat UC Davis 8–4 on Saturday to complete a weekend sweep at home. Finnegan Wall pitched seven strong innings, while Rowan Felsch and Frankie Carney helped lead the offense.

UCI Anteaters Upcoming Home Games

Men’s Tennis

  • Mon, Apr 6 - UC Riverside, 2:00 PM

  • Fri, Apr 10 - Cal Poly, 12:00 PM

Baseball

  • Tue, Apr 7 - San Diego, 6:00 PM

Men’s Volleyball

  • Thur, Apr 9 - CSUN, 6:00 PM

IVC Men’s Volleyball Keeps Playoff Hopes Alive with Win Over Grossmont

Irvine Valley College men’s volleyball played one of its best games of the season, beating Grossmont 3-1 at home to stay in the Southern California playoff race. The Lasers improved to 7-12 overall and 4-7 in conference, led by Cordae Sims with 17 kills and 12 digs.

🏐⚽🏀 Upcoming home games for the IVC LASERS 

Baseball

  • Tue, April 7 – Golden West, 2:00 PM

High School Athletics Calendar

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Updated With April Schedule

Upcoming Irvine High School’s Varsity home games:

April 2026

Monday, April 6

  • Lacrosse, Girls - 4:00 PM vs Sage Hill

Irvine Police Department Arrests Suspected Drug Dealer in Irvine

Irvine Police Department reported that Specialized Investigations detectives arrested a suspected drug dealer in Irvine. The department also shared that a dog involved in the incident was safely taken in by Animal Services and received proper care.

Irvine’s Best Kept Secrets: Is Your Business One of Them?

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  • Kaiser Permanente Irvine Farmers Market

  • Saturday Farmers Market at Mariners Church Irvine

    • When: Saturday, 8 AM - 12 PM

    • Where: 5428 Bonita Canyon Dr, Irvine, CA 92603

  • Great Park Certified Farmers Market

  • Manassero Farmers

    • When: Daily, 9 AM - 4:30 PM

    • Where: 33 Irvine Valley, Irvine, CA 92604

  • Tanaka Farms

    • When: Daily, 9 AM - 5 PM

    • Where: 5380 3/4 University Dr, Irvine, CA 92612

    • More Info:Tanaka Farms

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