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Chimac Fest Brings Korean Food, Music, and Culture to Great Park Live August 14–16

Issue # 0664

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Joshua Tjia
13 Jul

In this Irvine Insider Issue . . .

😁 Laugh of the Day

🌤️ Irvine Weather

🎊🍜🎶 Chimac Fest Brings Korean Food, Music, and Culture to Great Park Live August 14–16

🩰🎵 Orange County Music & Dance Expands with Second Irvine Campus

🍦🍓 Cool Off This July With SomiSomi's Sweet Summer Favorites

🥬🫜 Help Harvest Fresh Produce for Orange County Families in Need on July 25

🧯🩹 Enjoy Summer Safely With These Fire Pit and Barbecue Burn Prevention Tips

🌳🎨 Join a Morning of Outdoor Art and Creativity at Irvine Ranch Historic Park on July 18

🍽️🥗 Cook, Create & Have Fun at Top Chef Camp at Woodbridge Community Center

🚙🐾 Irvine Animal Care Center Shares Helpful Summer Travel Tips for Pet Owners

🎼🎼 Upcoming High School Music Calendar

⚾️ Two UC Irvine Pitchers Selected in 2026 MLB Draft by Angels and Giants

🚓💄 Irvine Police Arrest Two in Connection With Alleged Sephora Shoplifting Incident

🏀🏐🎾⚽️ UCI Anteaters Upcoming Home Games

🏀🏀 Upcoming home games for the IVC LASERS

🏈🎾 High School Athletics Calendar

🍏🥭🍑 Local Farmers Markets

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

📅📅 Lots of Local Events

📞💡 Useful Contact Information

What do cats read in the morning?

Mewspapers

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

Chimac Fest Brings Korean Food, Music, and Culture to Great Park Live August 14–16

Celebrate Korean culture at Chimac Fest, coming to Great Park Live in Irvine from August 14–16. Enjoy three days of Korean fried chicken, K-food, live K-pop performances, K-beauty, K-health, and family-friendly cultural experiences. The festival takes place Friday from 4–11 p.m., Saturday from 12–11 p.m., and Sunday from 12–9 p.m. 

Find tickets here

Orange County Music & Dance Expands with Second Irvine Campus

Orange County Music & Dance (OCMD) has announced the acquisition of a second Irvine campus, expanding its instructional space to 50,000 square feet and creating room for approximately 400 additional students. The new Cowan Campus will support expanded music, dance, early childhood, conservatory, adult education, and community programs with new rehearsal studios, performance spaces, and music production facilities.

Cool Off This July With SomiSomi's Sweet Summer Favorites

SomiSomi is celebrating the magic of midsummer with a lineup of limited-time July-inspired treats, including Strawberry Milk, Ube & Milk Swirl, and Cheddar Taiyaki. Stop by to enjoy these seasonal flavors and savor the summer.

Help Harvest Fresh Produce for Orange County Families in Need on July 25

Join a volunteer morning at Harvest Solutions Farm on Saturday, July 25, from 8–11 a.m. to help harvest fresh produce for Orange County families facing food insecurity. Volunteers of all experience levels are welcome, and children ages 7 and older can participate with a parent or guardian, making it a great opportunity to give back to the community while enjoying the outdoors.

Find more information here

Enjoy Summer Safely With These Fire Pit and Barbecue Burn Prevention Tips

Fire pits, campfires, and barbecues can remain dangerously hot long after the flames are out. UCI Health encourages everyone to take a few simple precautions this summer to help prevent burn injuries, especially for children and pets.

  • 🔥 Keep children and pets a safe distance from fire pits, campfires, and barbecues.

  • 🪵 Avoid burying hot coals or charcoal in sand, as they can stay hot for many hours.

  • 💧 Extinguish coals thoroughly by soaking them with water twice, five minutes apart, or allow them to burn out completely if water is unavailable.

  • ⚠️ Even without visible flames or smoke, always assume fire pits and grills may still be hot.

  • 🩹 If a burn occurs, cool it with running water for up to 10 minutes, cover it with a clean, cool cloth, and seek medical care for larger or more serious burns.

Join a Morning of Outdoor Art and Creativity at Irvine Ranch Historic Park on July 18

Join OC Parks for Create in the Park on Saturday, July 18, from 9 a.m. to noon at Irvine Ranch Historic Park. Artist Dawn Buckingham will guide participants in sketching and painting outdoors while sharing tips for creating art on location using a portable art kit. Artists of all skill levels are welcome to draw inspiration from the park's historic buildings, gardens, and orchards, with a brief history tour included.

Cook, Create & Have Fun at Top Chef Camp at Woodbridge Community Center

Kids can enjoy a fun week in the kitchen at Top Chef camp, held August 10–14 at the Woodbridge Community Center. Designed for ages 5–7 (9 a.m.–12 p.m.) and 8–12 (1–4 p.m.), the camp includes hands-on cooking activities, exciting culinary challenges, and plenty of delicious snacks to sample along the way.

Find more information here

Upcoming Northwood High School’s Music Calendar

No further events scheduled for this month.

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

Upcoming Woodbridge High School’s Vocal Music Calendar

No further events scheduled for this month.

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

Upcoming Irvine High Choral’s Music Calendar

No further events scheduled for this month.

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

Upcoming Portola High School Music’s Calendar

No further events scheduled for this month.

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

Irvine Animal Care Center Shares Helpful Summer Travel Tips for Pet Owners

Planning a summer trip? Before you head out, take a few simple steps to make sure your pet is safe, comfortable, and well cared for while you're away. With reliable care and a little preparation, you can enjoy your vacation with greater peace of mind.

Before you travel:

  • 🐾 Arrange trusted care with a pet sitter, family member, friend, or boarding facility.

  • 📝 Leave clear instructions for feeding, daily routines, medications, and emergency contacts.

  • 🧸 Pack familiar items like your pet's favorite food, bedding, and toys to help them feel at home.

  • 🏷️ Double-check that ID tags and microchip information are current.

Two UC Irvine Pitchers Selected in 2026 MLB Draft by Angels and Giants

Two UC Irvine pitchers were selected on Day 2 of the 2026 MLB Draft, with Trevor Hansen going to the Los Angeles Angels in the ninth round and Ryder Brooks joining the San Francisco Giants in the 18th round. Both standout pitchers earned All-Big West honors during their Anteater careers.

UCI Anteaters Upcoming Home Games

We will resume with UCI’s athletic calendar events when the schedule is available for the fall quarter.

🏐⚽🏀 Upcoming home games for the IVC LASERS 

We will resume with IVC’s athletic calendar events when the schedule is available for the fall semester.

High School Athletics Calendar

We will resume with the high school athletic calendars after the summer break

Upcoming Irvine High School’s Varsity home games:

We will resume with the varsity home game events after the summer break

Irvine Police Arrest Two in Connection With Alleged Sephora Shoplifting Incident

Two Bellflower residents were arrested following an alleged shoplifting incident at Sephora in Irvine Spectrum over the weekend. Irvine Police officers detained the suspects outside the store, recovered the stolen merchandise, and, after discovering one suspect was on probation, conducted a vehicle search that uncovered additional new makeup products. The pair was arrested on suspicion of burglary and conspiracy.

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

We know our community is brimming with businesses that have fascinating stories and big hearts. If you’re a local business owner making waves, crafting unique experiences, or simply putting a smile on our faces, we want to chat with you! “Irvine Insider” is eager to shine a light on the unsung heroes of our city. Let’s collaborate and let the community know what makes your business special.

Click the link below and fill out the Local Business Spotlight Application Form to be featured and let’s celebrate the spirit of Irvine together!

Irvine Insider is sent to a local audience of Irvine residence Monday through Friday with 50% - 60% open rate. Our newsletter is a great way to reach Irvine residents.

  • 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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