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Experience Irvine’s Nighttime Wildlife on a Guided Hike and Owl Discovery Event

Issue # 0629

Author

Joshua Tjia
11 May

In this Irvine Insider Issue . . .

😁 Laugh of the Day

🌤️ Irvine Weather

🌱🎨🌳 Discover Irvine’s Hidden Gems Including Underground Bookstores, Seed Libraries, and Scenic Gardens

🍿🎬🎶 Catch Classic Musical Films on the Big Screen During Regal’s Musical Mayhem This May

🥗🫜 Join the Sweetgreen Grand Opening Celebration at University Center May 12–16

📄🖨️ Printing Made Simple at Irvine Public Library Locations

🦴🩺 Learn Tips for Healthy Aging at Irvine’s Free Bone Density & Fall Prevention Talk, May 15

🦉🌕 Experience Irvine’s Nighttime Wildlife on a Guided Hike and Owl Discovery Event

🎻🎵 Enjoy an Evening of Chamber Music With the Formosa Quartet at Irvine Barclay Theatre

🎼🎼 Upcoming High School Music Calendar

🐈🐕 Low-Cost Pet Vaccine & Microchip Clinic Set for May 26 in Irvine

🏃🏾‍♀️🏃🏾‍♀️ UC Irvine Women Sweep Big West Heptathlon Podium

🏀🏐🎾⚽️ UCI Anteaters Upcoming Home Games

⚽️ Irvine Valley Men’s Soccer Releases 2026 Schedule After OEC Title Run

🏀🏀 Upcoming home games for the IVC LASERS

🥎 Irvine Softball Rallies Past Rosary 6-5 to Claim Share of League Title

🏈🎾 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

Why did the peach buy deodorant?

To freshen up its pits.

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

Discover Irvine’s Hidden Gems: Underground Bookstores, Seed Libraries, and Scenic Gardens

Irvine is full of hidden and unique places to explore, from peaceful gardens to secret bookstores to art spaces. Check out some of these fun spots around the city for kids, families, food lovers, and anyone looking to discover something new and different.

Catch Classic Musical Films on the Big Screen During Regal’s Musical Mayhem This May

Regal’s “Musical Mayhem” series is bringing beloved musical movies back to the big screen throughout May, with a different film showing for one day only from May 1–31 for $4.99 per ticket. The month-long event also features family-friendly, kid-focused musical titles every weekend, offering affordable movie fun for all ages. Guests can check the lineup and purchase tickets online at Regal.

Join the Sweetgreen Grand Opening Celebration at University Center May 12–16

Sweetgreen is celebrating its grand opening at University Center from May 12–16 with several community events, giveaways, and local pop-ups.

  • The kickoff on Tuesday, May 12 from 10 a.m.–2 p.m. includes a visit from Peter the Anteater, free entrées for the first 75 guests, exclusive Sweetgreen merchandise, and a complimentary candle with qualifying purchases while supplies last.

  • Additional events include a Cha for Tea and junk journaling pop-up on Thursday evening, May 14, and a mini-flea market with matcha from Aurelia Teas on Saturday, May 16.

Printing Made Simple at Irvine Public Library Locations

Irvine Public Library makes printing easy whether you’re using a library computer or your own phone, tablet, or laptop through the secure Princh mobile printing system. You can print remotely or at any library location using the printer IDs: Heritage Park Library (112132), Katie Wheeler Library (112825), and University Park Library (112133).

More instructions are available on the library’s website.

Learn Tips for Healthy Aging at Irvine’s Free Bone Density & Fall Prevention Talk, May 15

The City of Irvine, in partnership with UCI Health, is hosting a free Bone Density and Fall Prevention Lecture on Friday, May 15, from 2–4 p.m. at Lakeview Senior Center. Attendees will hear from an Internal Medicine physician and two double board-certified Geriatric Medicine physicians about maintaining bone health, improving balance, and preventing falls. The event is geared toward older adults, caregivers, and anyone interested in healthy aging. Registration is available at yourirvine.org.

Experience Irvine’s Nighttime Wildlife on a Guided Hike and Owl Discovery Event

Join “Birds of the Night” at Bommer Canyon Preserve on Friday, May 22, from 6–8 p.m. This family-friendly evening hike will explore the world of owls, nighthawks, and other nocturnal birds through a 1.5-mile, level-2 guided adventure, followed by a hands-on owl pellet dissection activity.

Enjoy an Evening of Chamber Music With the Formosa Quartet at Irvine Barclay Theatre

The award-winning Formosa Quartet brings an evening of chamber music to Irvine Barclay Theatre on Tuesday, May 12 at 8 p.m. Presented by the Philharmonic Society of Orange County, the concert features works by Shelley Washington, Wynton Marsalis, and more in a lively program celebrating American-inspired music and storytelling through strings.

Upcoming Northwood High School’s Music Calendar

  1. May 15, 5:00-8:00 PM: Jazz at the Oaks, NHS

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 14 - 15: PORCHELLA 2026, Portola High Amphitheater

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

Low-Cost Pet Vaccine & Microchip Clinic Set for May 26 in Irvine

The Irvine Animal Care Center is hosting a low-cost vaccine and microchipping clinic for pets on May 26 from 5:30–8:30 p.m. in the center’s parking lot. Hosted by HEART, the clinic offers affordable services to help keep pets healthy and protected. Reserve your spot at heart4pets.org.

UC Irvine Women Sweep Big West Heptathlon Podium

UC Irvine freshman Joy Anderson won the Big West heptathlon with a school-record and personal-best 5,740 points, leading the Anteaters to their first conference podium sweep in the event since 2015. Seniors Jolie Robinson and Jazzmine Davis finished second and third, while Zharia Taylor placed fourth, giving UCI 29 team points heading into the Big West Championships on May 15–16.

UCI Anteaters Upcoming Home Games

Baseball

  • Thu, May 14 - Cal State Bakersfield, 6:00 PM

  • Fri, May 15 - Cal State Bakersfield, 6:00 PM

  • Sat, May 16 - Cal State Bakersfield, 1:00 PM

Irvine Valley Men’s Soccer Releases 2026 Schedule After OEC Title Run

After winning the 2025 Orange Empire Conference title, Irvine Valley College men’s soccer is heading into the 2026 season with matches against teams like Fresno City, Hartnell, Palomar, and Arizona Western before opening conference play at Santa Ana on Aug. 29. The Lasers are coming off a standout year led by MVP Cristian Sanchez, Offensive Player of the Year Armin Tehrani, and Coach of the Year Conor Ward.

🏐⚽🏀 Upcoming home games for the IVC LASERS 

No further upcoming home games for this month.

Irvine Softball Rallies Past Rosary 6-5 to Claim Share of League Title

After starting the season 1-8, Irvine Vaqueros softball rallied to finish 8-2 in league play and earned a share of the Pacific Coast League title with a 6-5 win over Rosary Academy. Harper Vandermolen hit a key three-run home run, Carlee Lombardo closed out the win. Both teams are now headed to the CIF playoffs after being named co-champions.

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’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

May 12 Formosa Quartet 8 PM

May 14 Free Grocery Food Box 9 AM - 12 PM

May 17 PSSS: Recomposed 1 PM

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