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Live Classical Music Returns with Trio Barclay’s Special May Performance in Irvine

Issue # 0617

Author

Joshua Tjia
23 Apr

In this Irvine Insider Issue . . .

😁 Laugh of the Day

🌤️ Irvine Weather

🌳⛳️ Oak Creek Golf Course Future Sparks Discussion Over Open Space Protections

💧🧊 Community Support Needed: Bottled Water Donations Requested for Crime Survivors

⚡️🌱🔋 Join Electrify Irvine and Learn Easy Ways to Save Energy at Home, Apr. 30

🍊🍹 Hello Kitty Cafe Irvine Welcomes Back Fan-Favorite Blood Orange Cocktail

🎻🎷 Calling Student Musicians: Pacific Symphony Youth Ensemble Applications Open Now

♥️🩺 Free Virtual Heart Health and Healthy Eating Classes from UCI Health This May

🌳🥾 Free Jr. Ranger Adventure for Kids Happening Saturday at Irvine Regional Park

🎹🎻 Live Classical Music Returns with Trio Barclay’s Special May Performance in Irvine

🎼🎼 Upcoming High School Music Calendar

🐈‍⬛ Meet Sirius: Sweet and Social Cat Looking for His Forever Home

🏃‍♀️ UCI Women’s Track Standout Samantha Bartz Named Anteater of the Week

🏀🏐🎾⚽️ UCI Anteaters Upcoming Home Games

🎾🏆 Irvine Valley Men’s Tennis Wins Back-to-Back State Championships with 5-0 Sweep

🏀🏀 Upcoming home games for the IVC LASERS

🥎🏊‍♂️ Six Northwood Athletes Commit to College Sports Programs

🏈🎾 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 does a frog wear?

A jump suit

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

Oak Creek Golf Course Future Sparks Discussion Over Open Space Protections

Discussion around the future of Oak Creek Golf Course continues as residents and city leaders look more closely at longstanding open space protections connected to Irvine’s voter-approved Initiative Resolution 88-1 from 1988. While the land is privately owned, it is also subject to preservation requirements through the Conservation/Open Space Dedication Program, with approximately 176 acres designated as protected open space primarily for golf course use. Some have raised questions about whether zoning changes alone would be enough to address these existing obligations and suggest that a full Environmental Impact Report could help provide a clearer understanding of traffic, environmental, and community impacts before major decisions are made. The discussion also highlights the broader question of whether land originally intended for preservation can be converted to residential development, with some residents encouraging a transparent public process that allows the community to better understand and participate in significant decisions.

Community Support Needed: Bottled Water Donations Requested for Crime Survivors

Crime Survivors Resource Center is kindly asking for bottled water donations to help support survivors and families through support groups, healing programs, self-defense and safety trainings, classes, meetings, and more. Every bottle helps provide hydration, comfort, dignity, and compassion for those they serve. If you’re able to help, your donation can make a meaningful difference in someone’s healing journey.

Learn more by contacting [email protected]

Join Electrify Irvine and Learn Easy Ways to Save Energy at Home, Apr. 30

Irvine residents are invited to the free Electrify Irvine 2026 Launch Event on Thursday, April 30 from 6–7:30 p.m. at the Quail Hill Community Center. Hosted by OC Goes Solar and the City of Irvine, the workshop will cover solar panels, home batteries, heat pumps, EV chargers, and other energy-efficient home upgrades, along with exclusive discounts, incentives, and access to trusted installers. The event also supports Heat Pump Week CA by highlighting clean and efficient heating and cooling solutions.

Hello Kitty Cafe Irvine Welcomes Back Fan-Favorite Blood Orange Cocktail

Hello Kitty Cafe Irvine has brought back its popular seasonal spring cocktail, “Let’s Taco ‘Bout Hello Kitty,” available for a limited time during Cocktail Hour for guests 21 and older. The drink features a mix of tequila, mezcal, blood orange, agave, lime, and savory spices.

Calling Student Musicians: Pacific Symphony Youth Ensemble Applications Open Now

Applications are now open for the 2026–27 Pacific Symphony Youth Ensembles, one of the nation’s largest pre-professional music training programs for young musicians in grades 6–12. Students in strings, woodwinds, brass, and percussion can perform professional-level repertoire, take the stage at Renée and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall, and learn alongside a community of young artists guided by Pacific Symphony musicians, conductors, and guest collaborators.

Applications are open through May 1 at PacificSymphony.org/psye.

Free Virtual Heart Health and Healthy Eating Classes from UCI Health This May

Join UCI Health’s free Healthy Living Series with the next upcoming session on Tuesday, May 5 from 3–4 p.m. focusing on Heart Health, followed by May 19 on Healthy Eating as We Age. These free online classes help participants improve overall wellness through practical tips on heart health, nutrition, stress management, sleep, exercise, and more.

Free Jr. Ranger Adventure for Kids Happening Saturday at Irvine Regional Park

Join the Jr. Ranger Adventure at Irvine Regional Park this Saturday, April 25 from 2–4 p.m. for a fun outdoor program designed for kids ages 7–12, though all are welcome. Hosted by OC Parks, participants will explore the park and complete hands-on activities and earn a special Jr. Ranger badge.

Live Classical Music Returns with Trio Barclay’s Special May Performance in Irvine

Irvine Barclay Theatre will welcome Trio Barclay on Sunday, May 3 at 5 p.m. for an evening of live classical music. Guests can enjoy Brahms’ Piano Quartet No. 1, Dvořák’s Song to the Moon, and the world premiere of Sheridan Seyfried’s Piano Trio No. 4, along with a special collaboration with EcoEcho Ensemble. The performance features Dennis Kim on violin, Jonah Kim on cello, Sean Kennard on piano, and special guest Jessica Chang on viola.

Upcoming Northwood High School’s Music Calendar

  1. April 28: American in Paris Joint Concert, Portola HS

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

No further upcoming events for this month

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

Meet Sirius: Sweet and Social Cat Looking for His Forever Home

Sirius, a friendly and affectionate cat at the Irvine Animal Care Center, is looking for a loving home where he can be part of everyday life. He’s social, easy-going, and loves attention, often coming up for pets and staying close to his favorite people. Sirius is also food-motivated, enjoys food puzzles and snuffle mats, and has even started learning leash walking. He would thrive in a home with plenty of interaction and enrichment. Meet Sirius during weekday adoption hours from noon to 5 p.m. at the Irvine Animal Care Center or learn more at cityofirvine.org/animals.

UCI Women’s Track Standout Samantha Bartz Named Anteater of the Week

UC Irvine women’s track senior Samantha Bartz was named Anteater of the Week after breaking the school record in the 100m with a time of 11.43 seconds at the Pacific Coast Invitational, finishing second out of 85 runners. She also placed third at the Mt. SAC Relays and helped the Anteaters win their 4x100 relay section ahead of Oklahoma.

UCI Anteaters Upcoming Home Games

Men’s Volleyball

  • Thu, Apr 23 - CSUN, 7:30 PM

  • Fri, Apr 24 - Semifinals, TBA

  • Sat, Apr 25 - Championship, TBA

Irvine Valley Men’s Tennis Wins Back-to-Back State Championships with 5-0 Sweep

Irvine Valley College men’s tennis won back-to-back state championships after sweeping Foothill College 5-0 in the 2026 3C2A Men’s Dual Team Championship at Ventura College. The Lasers captured their fifth state title since 2015, finishing the season 14-1 and dominating in doubles before clinching the title with strong singles wins from Steven Anderson and Bradley Yung.

🏐⚽🏀 Upcoming home games for the IVC LASERS 

Baseball

  • Thu, April 23 – Saddleback, 2:00 PM

Women's Beach Volleyball

  • Fri, April 24 - OEC Pairs Tournament, 10:00 AM

Six Northwood Athletes Commit to College Sports Programs

Northwood High School honored six senior athletes during a signing ceremony on Wednesday as they committed to continue playing sports in college. The students were:

  • Mya Glezman (women’s basketball, Sarah Lawrence College)

  • Natalie Keith (softball, University of Arizona)

  • Marissa Lee (softball, Seattle University)

  • Sage Legaspi (men’s golf, Cal State Dominguez Hills)

  • Andrew Maksymowski (men’s swimming, USC)

  • Jio Yoo (women’s golf, UC Irvine)

High School Athletics Calendar

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Updated With April Schedule

Upcoming Irvine High School’s Varsity home games:

April 2026

Thursday, April 23

  • Softball - 3:30 PM vs University

  • Golf, Boys - 4:30 PM vs Laguna Beach

Friday, April 24

  • Golf, Boys - 4:00 PM vs Woodbridge

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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April 25 Prescription Drug Take Back Day 10 AM - 2 PM

April 25 Silent Disco 6 - 9 PM

April 25 Mohini Dey 8 PM

May 2 CicloIrvine 11 AM - 4 PM

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