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Enjoy Beach Music and Food Trucks at Irvine’s Summer Concert Series

Issue # 0639

Author

Joshua Tjia
26 May

In this Irvine Insider Issue . . .

😁 Laugh of the Day

🌤️ Irvine Weather

🚔⚠️ Irvine Police Supporting Response to Nearby Garden Grove Hazardous Materials Incident

🚧 Work Continues on Marine Way Rail Undercrossing and Bike Trail Connection

🎶🎤 Enjoy Beach Music and Food Trucks at Irvine’s Summer Concert Series

🍦🖤 Treat Yourself to SomiSomi’s Milk + Black Sesame Soft Serve

🧒🏻🍽️ Summer Kids Eat Free Deals Return to The Market Place

🩺 Small Health Changes Can Make a Big Difference in Stroke Prevention

🌳🥾 Enjoy Sunset Views During Irvine’s Monday Evening Fitness Hike

💎💍 Discover Annette Hernandez’s One-of-a-Kind Jewelry at Irvine Fine Arts Center

🎼🎼 Upcoming High School Music Calendar

🐕💉 Irvine Animal Care Center Hosts Affordable Pet Vaccine and Microchipping Event

🏃🏽‍♂️ UC Irvine Men’s Track Sends Four Athletes to NCAA West First Round

🏀🏐🎾⚽️ UCI Anteaters Upcoming Home Games

🏀🏀 Upcoming home games for the IVC LASERS

🥎 Irvine Softball Powers Into CIF Division 6 Final With 16-2 Semifinal Win

🏈🎾 High School Athletics Calendar

🚓📦 Irvine Police Arrest Two Suspected Porch Pirates with Help from Drones and K9s

🍏🥭🍑 Local Farmers Markets

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

📅📅 Lots of Local Events

📞💡 Useful Contact Information

What did the corn say when he received a
compliment?

Aw, shucks!

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

Irvine Police Supporting Response to Nearby Garden Grove Hazardous Materials Incident

The Irvine Police Department is monitoring the hazardous materials incident in Garden Grove and is supporting Garden Grove PD and OCFA. Irvine PD said there is currently no known local impact but will continue updating the community if conditions change, while OCFA is providing ongoing updates.

Work Continues on Marine Way Rail Undercrossing and Bike Trail Connection

The Marine Way Undercrossing and Extension project continues to make progress, with crews currently building the new rail undercrossing at Marine Way. The project will feature an 11-foot-wide Class I trail, raised bike separators for added cyclist safety, and ADA-compliant accessibility features.

Enjoy Beach Music and Food Trucks at Irvine’s Summer Concert Series

A Jimmy Buffett tribute concert is bringing tropical vibes and beach-inspired music to the family-friendly Summer in the City concert series on Saturday, June 6, at 5:30 p.m. at Mike Ward Community Park — Woodbridge. Guests can relax, dance, and enjoy crowd favorites in an outdoor setting while bringing picnic-style snacks or purchasing food from local food trucks.

Treat Yourself to SomiSomi’s Milk + Black Sesame Soft Serve

Try the new Milk + Black Sesame swirl at SomiSomi, a creamy and comforting soft serve combo that blends the classic milk flavor with a rich roasted black sesame twist. It’s a sweet and nutty treat perfect for sharing with your favorite swirl buddy.

Summer Kids Eat Free Deals Return to The Market Place

From May 31–August 27, families can enjoy Kids Eat Free deals at participating restaurants across Irvine, Tustin, and Newport Beach, including locations at The Market Place, Irvine Spectrum Center, and Fashion Island. Examples include a free kids meal with the purchase of an adult entrée at restaurants like Lazy Dog Restaurant and Bar, Pacific Catch, Luna Grill, P.F. Chang’s, and Tender Greens. Some restaurants are also offering special limited-time kids menus or dishes during the promotion.

Small Health Changes Can Make a Big Difference in Stroke Prevention

UCI Health is raising awareness during Stroke Awareness Month by encouraging people to take simple lifestyle steps to lower their stroke risk. Experts say up to 90% of first strokes may be preventable through healthier habits.

  • Stroke is a medical emergency that can cause disability, numbness, memory issues, speech problems, and emotional challenges if not treated quickly.

  • Common stroke risk factors include high blood pressure, diabetes, high cholesterol, smoking, obesity, atrial fibrillation, sleep apnea, and heavy alcohol use.

  • UCI Health recommends lifestyle changes such as reducing salt intake, following a Mediterranean-style diet, exercising at least 30 minutes daily, drinking enough water, maintaining a healthy weight, quitting smoking, and limiting alcohol consumption.

Enjoy Sunset Views During Irvine’s Monday Evening Fitness Hike

Join the Irvine Open Space Preserve’s After Work Fitness Hike on Monday, June 8, from 6–7 p.m. for a 3.5-mile paved hike along Hicks Haul Road featuring sunset views and panoramic scenery across Orange County. The level-3 hike is fitness-focused and moves at about 3–3.5 mph, with participants welcome to walk, jog, or run at their own pace.

Register here

Discover Annette Hernandez’s One-of-a-Kind Jewelry at Irvine Fine Arts Center

Arts in Irvine is highlighting jewelry artist Annette Hernandez at the Irvine Fine Arts Center Store. Inspired by color, family, travel, and her 35 years living in Irvine, Hernandez creates expressive, one-of-a-kind jewelry pieces that reflect personal memories and lived experiences. Her collection is now available for visitors to explore and purchase at the Fine Arts Center Store.

Upcoming Northwood High School’s Music Calendar

  1. May 29, 7:00-8:30 PM: Pops Gala Concert, NHS Theater

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

Upcoming Woodbridge High School’s Vocal Music Calendar

  1. May 29, 7:00 PM: ​Broadway Rocks Concert, WHS Performing Arts Center

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

Upcoming Irvine High Choral’s Music Calendar

  1. May 29-30, 7:00 PM: Voices 2026, Irvine High PAC

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

Upcoming Portola High School Music’s Calendar

  1. May 29, 7:00 – 9:00 PM: Portola High School Pop Concert, PHS Performing Arts Center

  2. May 30, 6:30 – 9:00 PM: Portola High School Spring Instrumental Concert, Portola High School Amphitheater

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

Irvine Animal Care Center Hosts Affordable Pet Vaccine and Microchipping Event

Irvine Animal Care Center is inviting pet owners to a low-cost vaccine and microchipping clinic on May 30 in recognition of National Chip Your Pet Month. Microchipping is a quick, safe, and effective way to help lost pets reunite with their families, and keeping contact information updated can make all the difference during an emergency.

  • May 30 — 9–11 a.m.

    • Irvine Animal Care Center Parking Lot, 6443 Oak Canyon

    • First come, first served

UC Irvine Men’s Track Sends Four Athletes to NCAA West First Round

UC Irvine men’s track & field will send four athletes to the NCAA West First Round in Fayetteville, Arkansas, from May 27–30. Senior Kenechukwu Okonkwo, sophomore Justin Johnson, and graduate transfers Joe Duggan and Darrin Campbell qualified after strong performances this season, with hopes of finishing in the top 12 to advance to the NCAA Outdoor Championships in Eugene, Oregon, on June 10–13.

UCI Anteaters Upcoming Home Games

No further upcoming home games for this month.

🏐⚽🏀 Upcoming home games for the IVC LASERS 

No further upcoming home games for this month.

Irvine Softball Powers Into CIF Division 6 Final With 16-2 Semifinal Win

Irvine Vaqueros softball advanced to the CIF Division 6 final after a 16-2 semifinal victory over Granite Hills, powered by home runs and strong hitting from Katie Liu, Harper Vandermolen, and Jocelyn Knerr. Irvine will face Arroyo in the championship game on May 28 at Deanna Manning Stadium.

High School Athletics Calendar

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Updated With May Schedule

Upcoming Irvine High School’s Varsity home games:

No further upcoming varsity home games for this month.

Irvine Police Arrest Two Suspected Porch Pirates with Help from Drones and K9s

Irvine Police officers, with support from the department’s drone team, K9 officers, and Real-Time Crime Center, quickly located two suspects connected to multiple package thefts reported in the community. During the investigation, officers also recovered stolen property, stolen credit cards, and drug paraphernalia, leading to the arrests of Camren Ashley Crooks, 51, of Huntington Beach, and Ryan Joseph Neal, 43, of Long Beach on multiple felony charges.

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!

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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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