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Shen Yun Brings 5,000 Years of Chinese Culture to Segerstrom Center for the Arts

Issue # 0384

Author

Joshua Tjia
11 Apr

In this Irvine Insider Issue . . .

😁 Laugh Of The Day

🌤️ Irvine Weather

🎠🏞️ Explore the Past, Present & Future at the State of the Great Park – May 6

🪭🏮 Shen Yun Brings 5,000 Years of Chinese Culture to Segerstrom Center for the Arts

🎧🎶 Join the Silent Disco at Irvine Spectrum – Select Saturday Evenings

🥕🍫 Celebrate Easter at 85°C Bakery Café with a Sweet Strawberry Deal – Buy 3, Get 1 Free!

🏫🌟 Six Irvine Schools Named 2025 California Distinguished Schools

☀️🧴 Sunburn Relief: 9 Easy Ways to Soothe Your Skin

🌱🧤 Free Compost Giveaway on May 3 in Irvine, Brea, and San Juan Capistrano

🎨👩🏻‍🍳 Upcoming Arts Classes in Irvine: Cooking, Drawing & More

🎼🎼 Upcoming High School Music Calendar

🐾🩹 Paws, Gauze, and Emergency Calls: Must-Have Items for Pet Emergencies

🏀 UCI Basketball's Devin Tillis Named Anteater of the Week After NIT Run

🏀🏐🎾⚾ UCI Anteaters Upcoming Home Games

🎾 IVC Men’s Tennis Sweeps SBCC 5-0 in Playoff Opener, Advances to Face No. 1 Ventura

🏀🏀 Upcoming home games for the IVC LASERS

🥎 Mia Tamkoc Throws Second Softball No-Hitter as Woodbridge Tops Northwood 10-0

🏈🎾 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 chocolate bunny refuse to fight?

He just didn’t have the guts.

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

Explore the Past, Present & Future at the State of the Great Park – May 6

Join the State of the Great Park on Tuesday, May 6, from 4–7 p.m. at Great Park Live for a free, family-friendly community event celebrating the park’s past, present, and future.

  • Enjoy interactive exhibits, a new VR experience, an updated walkable timeline, live music, refreshments, and more.

  • Details: stateofthegreatpark.org

Shen Yun Brings 5,000 Years of Chinese Culture to Segerstrom Center for the Arts

Shen Yun returns to Segerstrom Center for the Arts, offering a breathtaking live performance that revives 5,000 years of traditional Chinese culture—before communism. Through classical Chinese dance, live orchestral music, stunning costumes, and high-tech backdrops, Shen Yun brings ancient legends, wisdom, and spiritual traditions to life.

Performance Schedule at Segerstrom Hall:

  • Tuesday, April 15 – 7:30 PM

  • Wednesday, April 16 – 2:00 PM

  • Thursday, April 17 – 7:30 PM

  • Friday, April 18 – 7:30 PM

  • Saturday, April 19 – 12:00 PM & 5:00 PM

Join the Silent Disco at Irvine Spectrum – Select Saturday Evenings

Join the Spectrum Silent Disco on select Saturdays from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM. Pick your DJ, listen through headphones, and enjoy a fun night of dancing. The next upcoming dates is April 26.

Celebrate Easter at 85°C Bakery Café with a Sweet Strawberry Deal – Buy 3, Get 1 Free!

85°C Bakery Café is celebrating Easter with a sweet seasonal promotion! From April 10–20, customers can enjoy:

  • a Buy 3, Get 1 Free deal on individual carrot-shaped Chocolate Covered Strawberries.

  • Additional festive treats include a 4-piece Chocolate Covered Strawberry Box and a decadent Cookie and Cream Mousse Cup.

  • Available at all store locations.

Six Irvine Schools Named 2025 California Distinguished Schools

Six Irvine schools have earned the 2025 California Distinguished Schools title—the state’s top honor for schools—based on key performance indicators like test scores, suspension rates, and school climate.

  • Recognized from IUSD are: Bonita Canyon, Eastshore, Portola Springs, and Plaza Vista elementary schools

  • Orchard Hills Elementary from TUSD and Irvine International Academy were also honored.

Congratulations to the students, teachers, and staff for this achievement!

Sunburn Relief: 9 Easy Ways to Soothe Your Skin

Sunburns occur when one’s skin receives too much exposure to UV rays from the sun or tanning beds. Even on cloudy days, it is still possible to be burned. Here’s a fast guide to ease pain and heal sunburns:

  • Stay Hydrated: Drink plenty of water and electrolyte drinks to replenish lost fluids.

  • Moisturize: Use gentle, unscented lotion to reduce dryness and peeling.

  • Oatmeal Bath: Soak in a cool bath with oats to soothe irritated skin.

  • Avoid More Sun: Stay indoors during peak UV hours (10 AM–4 PM), or cover up and use sunscreen.

  • Wear Breathable Clothing: Loose, cotton or bamboo fabrics help avoid further irritation.

  • Apply Aloe Vera: Natural aloe soothes inflammation and moisturizes the skin.

  • Don’t Peel Skin: Let peeling happen naturally to avoid infection or delayed healing.

  • Leave Blisters Intact: They protect your skin and aid healing—don’t pop them.

  • Use Anti-Inflammatories: Medications like ibuprofen or hydrocortisone cream can ease pain and swelling.

When to See a Doctor:
Get medical help if you have large blisters, fever, nausea, dehydration, dizziness, or feel faint.

Free Compost Giveaway on May 3 in Irvine, Brea, and San Juan Capistrano

Join the FREE Compost Giveaway on Saturday, May 3, from 7:30 a.m. to noon at Bee Canyon Greenery (Irvine), Valencia Greenery (Brea), and Capistrano Greenery (San Juan Capistrano).

  • Bring a shovel and container if visiting Irvine or San Juan Capistrano.

  • Perfect for flowers, veggies, or herbs!

Upcoming Arts Classes in Irvine: Cooking, Drawing & More

Join Irvine’s creative community by signing up for upcoming art classes at the Irvine Fine Arts Center! Whether you're trying something new or sharpening your skills, there’s something for everyone:

Upcoming Northwood High School’s Music Calendar

  1. Apr 12th, 1:00 PM: Friends of Jazz Performance, Lone Wolf Brewing Co., Yorba Linda

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

Upcoming University High School's Choirs Calendar

  1. May 1-2, 7:00 PM: Broadway Rocks!, Big Theater

For the latest updates or additional details, please visit https://www.uhschoirs.org/2024-25-season.html

Upcoming Woodbridge High School's Music Calendar

  1. April 17, 7:00 PM: IUSD Honors Concert, Segerstrom Performing Arts Center

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

Upcoming Woodbridge High School’s Vocal Music Calendar

  1. April 17, 7:00 PM: IUSD Honors Concert, Segerstrom Concert Hall.

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

Upcoming Irvine High School's Music Calendar

  1. May 2, 7:30 PM: Music Under the Stars (MUTS), Irvine Amphitheater

For the latest updates or additional details, please visit https://www.vimb.info/calendar

Paws, Gauze, and Emergency Calls: Must-Have Items for Pet Emergencies

Medical emergencies for pets can happen at any time, so it’s smart to stay prepared. A well-stocked Pet First Aid Kit keeps essential items in one place and helps you act quickly when every second counts. While not all emergencies can be handled at home, having the right tools can make a big difference until you reach a vet.

Common pet emergencies include:

  • Poisoning

  • Wounds and broken legs

  • Burns

  • Snakebites

  • Heatstroke

  • Seizures

Your Pet First Aid Kit should include:

  • Contact information for your veterinarian

  • Your pet’s medical records

  • Clean towels and saline solution for cleaning wounds

  • Gauze rolls, nonstick bandages, and nonstick tape

  • Disposable gloves

  • 3% hydrogen peroxide

If the situation is severe, always get your pet to an animal hospital as soon as possible.

UCI Basketball's Devin Tillis Named Anteater of the Week After NIT Run

UC Irvine’s Devin Tillis has been named Sgt. Pepperoni’s Anteater of the Week after leading the Men’s Basketball team to the NIT championship game and earning a spot on the All-Tournament team. The redshirt senior forward posted a double-double with 16 points and 11 rebounds in the semifinal win over North Texas, then followed up with 19 points, 8 rebounds, and 3 assists in the championship game against Chattanooga. For the week, Tillis averaged 17.5 points, 9.5 rebounds, and 2 assists, shooting 56.5% from the field and 62.5% from three.

UCI Anteaters Upcoming Home Games

Baseball

  • Tue, Apr 15 – vs LMU, 6:00 PM

Men's Volleyball

  • Sat, Apr 12 – vs UC Santa Barbara, 6:00 PM

Men's Tennis

  • Sat, Apr 12 – vs UC Santa Barbara, 12:00 PM

Women's Golf

  • Mon, Apr 14 – vs Big West Championships (Las Vegas, NV – Spanish Trail CC)

IVC Men’s Tennis Sweeps SBCC 5-0 in Playoff Opener, Advances to Face No. 1 Ventura

Irvine Valley College men's tennis team cruised to a 5-0 win over Santa Barbara City in the first round of the 3C2A SoCal playoffs, improving to 10-2 overall. The Lasers, seeded fourth after finishing second in the Orange Empire Conference, swept all three doubles matches and earned a singles forfeit before freshman Lucas Diaz clinched the match with a straight-sets win. IVC will face top-seeded Ventura on Tuesday, April 15 at 2 p.m., with a spot in the state tournament in Ojai on the line.

🏐⚽🏀 Upcoming home games for the IVC LASERS 

Baseball

  • Thu, Apr 17 – vs Riverside, 2:00 PM

Men's Volleyball

  • Fri, Apr 11 Santiago Canyon 6:00 PM

Women's Beach Volleyball

  • Fri, Apr 11 - Golden West 9:00 AM

  • Fri, Apr 11 - Riverside 10:00 AM

Women's Flag Football

  • Fri, Apr 18 Saddleback 2:00 PM

Mia Tamkoc Throws Second Softball No-Hitter as Woodbridge Tops Northwood 10-0

Woodbridge senior Mia Tamkoc threw her second no-hitter of the season in a 10-0 win over Northwood, finishing with five strikeouts in five innings. She holds a 1.77 ERA with 79 strikeouts in 79 innings and previously tossed a no-hitter against Santa Margarita. Woodbridge, tied with Irvine at 2-1 in the Pacific Coast League, trails Rosary (2-0) and looks forward to a key rematch against them on April 24. Standout hitter Payton Harris is leading the offense, batting .465 overall and .615 in league play, while Seli Yamamoto and Audrey Song also contribute strong numbers at the plate.

High School Athletics Calendar

** Updated With April Schedule

Upcoming Irvine High School’s Varsity home games:

April 2025

Saturday, April 12

  • Track & Field (Boys, VR) – 15th Annual Irvine/ASICS Distance Carnival at Irvine High School Stadium

  • Track & Field (Girls, VR) – 15th Annual Irvine/ASICS Distance Carnival at Irvine High School Stadium

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

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  • Kaiser Permanente Irvine Farmers Market

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    • When: Saturday, 8 AM - 12 PM

    • Where: 5428 Bonita Canyon Dr, Irvine, CA 92603

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    • When: Daily, 9 AM - 4:30 PM

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    • When: Daily, 9 AM - 5 PM

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    • More Info:Tanaka Farms

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