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New Late-Night Pho Spot in Irvine: Soup Shop Opens at Los Olivos Marketplace

Issue # 0561

Author

Joshua Tjia
03 Feb

In this Irvine Insider Issue . . .

😁 Laugh of the Day

🌤️ Irvine Weather

🍲🥢 New Late-Night Pho Spot in Irvine: Soup Shop Opens at Los Olivos Marketplace

🚙💨 City of Irvine Launches WeRide Transportation Program for Adults 60+

🪉🎻 Celebrate February with Pacific Symphony: Classical, Cinema & Lunar New Year

🚰💦 Explore Water and Wildlife at IRWD’s Free Community Tour, Feb. 21

🚌✏️ IUSD Juniors: Kick-Start Your Career With a Summer Internship in OC

💧 Don’t Forget to Hydrate This Winter

🌾🦢 Birds, Art, and Adventure for Kids: Join Sea and Sage Audubon's Summer Camps

🌳🍊🌳 Lunar New Year Orange Tree Display at Irvine Spectrum Center

🎼🎼 Upcoming High School Music Calendar

🐩🐕 A Big Week for Pets: 13 Adopted, 4 Reunited in Irvine

🤽‍♀️UCI Women's Water Polo Beats UC San Diego 14–9

🏀🏐🎾⚽️ UCI Anteaters Upcoming Home Games

🏀🏀 Upcoming home games for the IVC LASERS

🤽‍♀️ Crean Lutheran Girls Water Polo Wins Freeway League Title, Finishes Undefeated

🏈🎾 High School Athletics Calendar

🚓💄 Three Arrested for Shoplifting at Irvine Sephora

🍏🥭🍑 Local Farmers Markets

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

📅📅 Lots of Local Events

📞💡 Useful Contact Information

Why do skunks love Valentine’s Day?

Because they’re scent-imental creatures.

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

New Late-Night Pho Spot in Irvine: Soup Shop Opens at Los Olivos Marketplace

Soup Shop has officially opened at Los Olivos Marketplace in Irvine, serving its popular Vietnamese comfort food known for slow-simmered pho broths, fresh herbs, and quality proteins like brisket, oxtail, shrimp, and filet mignon. Founded in 2019, the Southern California–based brand now has six locations and was recently ranked No. 12 on Yelp Elites’ list of the 50 favorite pho spots in the U.S. and Canada. Fan favorites include pho rib bones and garlic noodles. The Irvine location is open daily from 11 a.m. to 12:30 a.m.

City of Irvine Launches WeRide Transportation Program for Adults 60+

The City of Irvine has officially launched WeRide, a new transportation program for adults ages 60 and older, offering same-day, flexible rides for short, local trips. Using City-owned vehicles and volunteer drivers, WeRide helps seniors get to errands, appointments, social outings, and community activities on their own schedule.

Residents can learn more and sign up by attending a WeRide Information Session at cityofirvine.org/yourirvine.

Celebrate February with Pacific Symphony: Classical, Cinema & Lunar New Year

February is full of can’t-miss performances at Pacific Symphony! From legendary composers to cinematic music and festive celebrations, there’s something for every music lover.

February Events:

  • Thu–Sat, Feb. 5–7: Beethoven’s Violin Concerto & Don Quixote

  • Fri–Sat, Feb. 13–14: Danny Elfman’s Music from the Films of Tim Burton

  • Sun, Feb. 15: America 250

  • Sat, Feb. 21: Lunar New Year

  • Thu–Sat, Feb. 26–28: From Mozart to Mahler

  • Sat, Feb. 28: Peter and the Wolf

Explore Water and Wildlife at IRWD’s Free Community Tour, Feb. 21

Irvine Ranch Water District is now accepting registrations for its first Community Tour of the year on Saturday, February 21, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The free event includes walking tours of the Michelson Water Recycling Plant and San Joaquin Marsh, informative presentations, a microscope demonstration, a Q&A session, and free lunch.

IUSD Juniors: Kick-Start Your Career With a Summer Internship in OC

Irvine Unified School District is offering a summer internship opportunity for IUSD juniors to gain hands-on work experience with some of Orange County’s leading companies. The program supports college and career readiness.

FInd more information and apply here

Don’t Forget to Hydrate This Winter

Even though you may feel less thirsty during colder months, your body still needs proper hydration year-round. Drinking enough fluids helps support immune function, circulation, digestion, and energy levels—making hydration an important part of staying healthy throughout the winter.

Birds, Art, and Adventure for Kids: Join Sea and Sage Audubon's Summer Camps

Registration is now open for Sea and Sage Audubon Society’s Nature Day Camps 2026, offering immersive, outdoor summer experiences for kids who love nature and birds. Camps include:

Each week features daily nature walks, bird-focused lessons led by Audubon Naturalists, nature journaling, and hands-on art projects.

Contact [email protected] or [email protected] with any questions.

Lunar New Year Orange Tree Display at Irvine Spectrum Center

Celebrate Lunar New Year at Irvine Spectrum Center with Pictures of Prosperity, a festive Orange Tree display symbolizing family and abundance. Visit the display near Regal Theater from February 17 to March 3, and enjoy a seasonal spot to make memories together.

Upcoming Northwood High School’s Music Calendar

  1. February 11-14: Musical -Mean Girls, NHS Theater

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

Upcoming Woodbridge High School's Music Calendar

No further events scheduled for this month.

For the latest updates or additional details, please visit https://www.whs-music.org/

Upcoming Woodbridge High School’s Vocal Music Calendar

  1. February 26-28, TBD: Cinderella, 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. February 21: CSUF SSAA Festival, CSU-Fullerton

  2. February 25-28, 7:00 PM: Seussical, IHS PAC

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

A Big Week for Pets: 13 Adopted, 4 Reunited in Irvine

Between January 26 and February 1, the Irvine Animal Care Center celebrated 13 adoptions, including 7 dogs, 4 cats, 1 hamster, and 1 rabbit, all finding loving new homes. During the same week, 3 dogs and 1 cat were successfully reunited with their owners.

For adoption details, available pets, and shelter hours, visit cityofirvine.org/animals.

UCI Women's Water Polo Beats UC San Diego 14–9

UC Irvine women’s water polo defeated host UC San Diego 14–9 to finish seventh at the Triton Invitational powered by junior Lauren Hett’s five goals. The Anteaters head to Los Angeles next to face LMU.

UCI Anteaters Upcoming Home Games

Men’s Basketball

  • Thur, Feb 5 – vs Cal State Bakersfield, 7:00 PM

Women’s Basketball

  • Sat, Feb 7 – vs Santa Barbara , 2:00 PM

Men’s Volleyball

  • Wed, Feb 11 – vs USC , 6:00 PM

🏐⚽🏀 Upcoming home games for the IVC LASERS 

Women's Basketball

  • Wed, Feb 4 - vs Saddleback, 7:00 PM

Women’s Beach Volleyball

  • Fri, Feb 6 - vs Moorpark, 10:00 AM

  • Fri, Feb 6 - vs Grossmont, 12:00 PM

Women’s Flag Football

  • Sat, Feb 7 - vs Simpson University, 12:00 PM

Men's Basketball

  • Wed, Feb 4 - vs Saddleback, 5:00 PM

Baseball

  • Fri, Feb 6 - vs Cerro Coso, 1:00 PM

  • Sat, Feb 7 - vs Cerro Coso, 12:00 PM

Men’s Volleyball

  • Fri, Feb 6 - vs Moorpark, 6:00 PM

Crean Lutheran Girls Water Polo Wins Freeway League Title, Finishes Undefeated

Crean Lutheran High School’s Girls Water Polo team claimed the Freeway League championship after a 9–6 victory over La Habra, finishing the season undefeated in league play. The Saints are now back-to-back league champions, ranked No. 1 in Division 3, and will host Citrus Valley on Thursday, February 5, as they continue their playoff run.

High School Athletics Calendar

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Updated With February Schedule

Upcoming Irvine High School’s Varsity home games:

February 2026

Tuesday, February 3

  • Soccer, Girls - 5:00 PM vs St. Margarets Episcopal

Three Arrested for Shoplifting at Irvine Sephora

Irvine Police arrested three women from Santa Ana after responding to a shoplifting call at Sephora, where suspects were reported hiding makeup in their bags. Officers quickly located the individuals nearby, recovered the stolen items, and booked the women—ages 21, 25, and 47—for shoplifting.

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

February 3 Free Tax Filing Services 12 - 6 PM

February 7 Edible Gardening Workshop 10 - 11:30 AM

February 7 A Concert for Valentines 4 - 5:30 PM

February 12 Free Grocery Food Box 9 AM - 12 PM

February 14 Hide & Squeak 6th Anniversary 11 AM - 2 PM

February 14 - 15 Modern Makers Mart: Woodbury Town Center 10 AM - 4 PM

February 15 America 250 3 PM

February 21 IUSD Recycling Event 9 AM - 12 PM

February 21 IRWD Community Tour 10 AM - 2 PM

February 21 Lunar New Year 8 PM

February 26 - 28 From Mozart to Mahler 8 PM

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