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Jazz in the Palm Court Brings Live Music to Great Park May 17

Issue # 0625

Author

Joshua Tjia
05 May

In this Irvine Insider Issue . . .

😁 Laugh of the Day

🌤️ Irvine Weather

🎺🎶🎷 Jazz in the Palm Court Brings Live Music to Great Park May 17

🏙️🗳️ Proposal to Introduce Ranked Choice Voting in Irvine Moves Forward for Study

🎤🎵 A Fun Night for All Ages: FOREVER K-POP Concert Celebrates the Biggest K-Pop Hits

🍧🌸 New at Hello Kitty Cafe: Raspberry “Supercute Dream” Drink Now Available

🎻🪈 42nd Annual Donald Bren Honors Concert Showcases IUSD Student Musicians

🛌💤 UCI Health Expert Emphasizes the Benefits of Improving Sleep for Long-Term Health

🦟🌱 Mosquito Season Is Here: Easy Ways to Keep Your Home Safe

☀️🎨 Discover Your Creative Side This Summer at Irvine Fine Arts Center

🎼🎼 Upcoming High School Music Calendar

🐈🐩 Happy Tails: 17 Pets Adopted in One Week at Irvine Animal Care Center

🏃‍♀️ UCI Women’s Track Wins Three Events to Close Steve Scott Invite

🏀🏐🎾⚽️ UCI Anteaters Upcoming Home Games

🏀🏀 Upcoming home games for the IVC LASERS

⚾️ Northwood Baseball Clinches CIF Playoff Spot After Strong Finish

🏈🎾 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

Which bird always gets first place?

A peng-win!

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

Jazz in the Palm Court Brings Live Music to Great Park May 17

Join Jazz in the Palm Court on Sunday, May 17 from 1–3 p.m. at the Great Park Palm Court Arts Complex, where a live performance will showcase a variety of jazz styles, from blues and swing to bebop and contemporary sounds. Bring folding chairs or blankets and enjoy a relaxed afternoon of music outdoors.

Proposal to Introduce Ranked Choice Voting in Irvine Moves Forward for Study

Irvine officials are considering a potential change to the city’s election system, with a proposal to introduce ranked choice voting as early as 2028. Under this system, voters would rank candidates in order of preference rather than selecting just one, and votes would be counted in rounds until a candidate receives a majority. The City Council voted 4–3 to have staff draft an ordinance and provide a cost analysis, with further discussion expected in June. While some officials say the system could give voters more flexibility and reduce strategic voting, others have raised concerns about possible voter confusion and the financial impact, especially as the city faces a projected budget shortfall.

A Fun Night for All Ages: FOREVER K-POP Concert Celebrates the Biggest K-Pop Hits

Join FOREVER K-POP on May 9, 3:00 PM – A Celebration Concert, a live show featuring popular K-pop songs from artists like BTS, BLACKPINK, Stray Kids, and NewJeans, along with music inspired by the Netflix series KPOP Demon Hunters. The performance includes live vocals and choreography presented by a cast of singers and dancers, with opportunities for audience participation and sing-alongs.

New at Hello Kitty Cafe: Raspberry “Supercute Dream” Drink Now Available

Stop by the Hello Kitty Cafe in Irvine and treat yourself to the new “Supercute Dream” drink. This fun and tasty blend of raspberry, milk, whipped cream, and rainbow marshmallows is the perfect sweet pick-me-up to brighten your day.

42nd Annual Donald Bren Honors Concert Showcases IUSD Student Musicians

Nearly 700 student musicians from the Irvine Unified School District performed at the 42nd annual Donald Bren Honors Concert at the Renée and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall, featuring selected vocalists and instrumentalists from grades 5–12. The district’s arts education programs is supported by ongoing contributions from the Irvine Company and the Donald Bren Foundation, including a recent $2 million donation.

UCI Health Expert Emphasizes the Benefits of Improving Sleep for Long-Term Health

About one in three U.S. adults do not get enough sleep, according to the National Institutes of Health, increasing their risk for serious health issues. KyoungBin Im of UCI Health explains that chronic sleep deprivation is linked to conditions such as high blood pressure, diabetes, heart attack, stroke, and mental health concerns including anxiety, depression, and even dementia. While more sleep centers are helping identify disorders like insomnia, sleep apnea, and narcolepsy, many cases still go undiagnosed, highlighting the importance of recognizing and addressing sleep health.

Mosquito Season Is Here: Easy Ways to Keep Your Home Safe

Mosquito season has arrived early in Orange County with higher-than-normal numbers due to warm weather and recent rain. Since mosquitoes can spread diseases like West Nile and dengue, residents are encouraged to take simple steps to help keep their homes and neighborhoods safe and comfortable.

Common Mosquito Breeding Sources

  • Yard clutter (buckets, cans, toys)

  • Plant saucers and potted plants

  • Water-filled containers (indoors or outdoors)

  • Bromeliads and water-holding plants

  • Bird baths and pet bowls

  • Areas with poor drainage

Simple Prevention Tips

  • Check regularly and remove standing water

  • Clean and store containers dry

  • Remove plant saucers and avoid water-filled planters

  • Keep yard areas clean and maintained

  • Use EPA-registered repellent when outdoors

  • Work with neighbors to reduce breeding areas

Discover Your Creative Side This Summer at Irvine Fine Arts Center

Summer classes and camps at the Irvine Fine Arts Center are now available to preview online, with registration opening May 15 at 6 a.m. for most classes. Adult jewelry classes open May 18 at 7 a.m., followed by adult ceramics at 8 a.m., and the lineup includes a wide range of options for all ages and skill levels like painting, photography, pottery, mosaics, and more.

View the full catalog at cityofirvine.org/yourirvine.

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 9, 7:00 PM: Open Mic Night, Black Box

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

Upcoming Irvine High Choral’s Music Calendar

  1. May 9: Glendale Festival, Glendale HS

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

Happy Tails: 17 Pets Adopted in One Week at Irvine Animal Care Center

From April 27 to May 3, 17 pets found loving homes at The Irvine Animal Care Center, including 9 dogs and 8 cats; additionally, one turtle (Spike) and one cat (Mango) were transferred to rescue.

Adopted Pets:

  • Dogs (9): Bruce, Fern, Habanero, Hamlet, Pierre, Quartz, Ruby, Serrano, Victra

  • Cats (8): Basil, Cinnamon, Nutmeg, Oregano, Pepper, Saffron, Tango, Turmeric

Visit https://cityofirvine.org/irvine-animal-care-center for more details and adoption hours.

UCI Women’s Track Wins Three Events to Close Steve Scott Invite

UC Irvine women’s track & field closed the Steve Scott Invitational with three event wins, highlighted by a near school-record 4x100 relay (44.60) and victories from Jazzmine Davis (100m hurdles) and Esmeray Demirbas (400m hurdles). The Anteaters also posted multiple personal and season bests across sprint, distance, and field events.

UCI Anteaters Upcoming Home Games

Women's Track & Field

  • Fri, May 8 - Big West Multi-Event Championships, TBA

  • Sat, May 9 - Big West Multi-Event Championships, TBA

Men’s Track & Field

  • Fri, May 8 - Big West Multi-Event Championships, TBA

  • Sat, May 9 - Big West Multi-Event Championships, TBA

🏐⚽🏀 Upcoming home games for the IVC LASERS 

No further upcoming home games for this month.

Northwood Baseball Clinches CIF Playoff Spot After Strong Finish

Northwood’s baseball team turned its season around with a strong finish, winning seven straight league games to secure the final CIF playoff spot with an 8-6 league record. Key players including Kai Tsuneshige, Gabriel Ibasitas, and Noah Kim led the late surge and helped carry the Timberwolves into the postseason.

High School Athletics Calendar

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Updated With May Schedule

Upcoming Irvine High School’s Varsity home games:

May 2026

Tuesday, May 5

  • Baseball - 3:30 PM vs Orange

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

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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 9 Forever K-Pop 3 PM

May 9 Splash into Safety 5:30 PM

May 14 Free Grocery Food Box 9 AM - 12 PM

May 17 PSSS: Recomposed 1 PM

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