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Things to Do in Irvine This July: Music, Movies, and More

Issue # 0437

Author

Joshua Tjia
07 Jul

In this Irvine Insider Issue . . .

😁 Laugh Of The Day

🌤️ Irvine Weather

🎉🍿🎶 Things to Do in Irvine This July: Music, Movies, and More

🚒🧯 OCFA Responds to Garage Fire, Trench Rescue, and Fireworks Calls in Busy Week

🚧 Storm Drain Improvements Begin July 7 on Escolar Avenue Near Irvine High

🫐🥥 🍓 Tastea Launches Creamy Coconut Drink Line Available Now

🍹🎉 Family Fun Nights Return to Woodbridge Village Center This Summer

🥗 Brain Food Made Tasty: Frittata and Flatbread for a Sharp Mind

🐍🥾 Sharing the Trail: How to Hike Safely with Wildlife in Mind

🌼🎨 Irvine Public Library Offers Creative Summer Evenings for Adults

🎼🎼 Upcoming High School Music Calendar

🐈🐈‍⬛ Help Your Indoor Cat Thrive with These Easy Enrichment Ideas

🏀 UCI Alum JC Butler Named to Miami HEAT NBA 2K26 Summer League Roster

🏀🏐🎾⚾ UCI Anteaters Upcoming Home Games

🏀🏀 Upcoming home games for the IVC LASERS

🏈 Beckman Quarterback Noah Nam Leads Free Youth Football Camp for Local Kids

🏈🎾 High School Athletics Calendar

🚓🪪 Irvine Police Seek Suspect Who Used Fake ID to Lease Apartments and Commit Fraud

🍏🥭🍑 Local Farmers Markets

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

📅📅 Lots of Local Events

📞💡 Useful Contact Information

Did you hear about the world’s greatest ice cream flavor?

It’s legen-dairy.

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

Things to Do in Irvine This July: Music, Movies, and More

July in Irvine brings music, movies, hikes, and family fun across parks, trails, and community spaces. Here’s a quick look at what’s happening this month:

OCFA Responds to Garage Fire, Trench Rescue, and Fireworks Calls in Busy Week

The City of Irvine extends its gratitude to the Orange County Fire Authority for their dedicated service this past week. OCFA crews responded to multiple emergencies, including a technical trench rescue, a residential garage fire on Greenmoor that threatened nearby condos, and numerous fireworks-related calls. Firefighters acted swiftly to contain the garage fire and prevent further damage. The cause of the fire is currently under investigation.

Storm Drain Improvements Begin July 7 on Escolar Avenue Near Irvine High

Storm drain improvements on Escolar Avenue near Irvine High School will begin July 7, and continue through early August, with work occurring weekdays from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. 

  • The project includes trenching, pipe installation, and paving, which will cause lane closures.

  • While access to the school parking lot will be partially maintained, limited entry is expected, so alternate parking is encouraged.

Tastea Launches Creamy Coconut Drink Line Available Now

Tastea has introduced a smooth and creamy coconut drink lineup, blending rich coconut flavor with matcha, blueberry, or coffee. These refreshing options—Coconut Matcha, Coconut Blueberry, and Coconut Coffee— are now available at all Tastea locations.

Family Fun Nights Return to Woodbridge Village Center This Summer

Woodbridge Village Center is bringing back its popular Family Fun Nights from July 11 to August 8, every Friday from 5–7 PM at the Courtyard. These free community events offer a lively mix of live music, kids’ crafts, activities, and giveaways.

The kickoff night, Friday, July 11, features a South Beach Summer theme with a retro photo op, iced drink cart, and a Miami Vice-style DJ to set the mood for a fun-filled summer evening.

Brain Food Made Tasty: Frittata and Flatbread for a Sharp Mind

The MIND diet blends elements of the Mediterranean and DASH diets to support brain health and reduce the risk of cognitive decline. Research suggests it may lower Alzheimer’s risk by over 50% with consistent practice. This approach encourages nutrient-rich foods like leafy greens, berries, whole grains, and healthy fats while limiting processed and high-saturated-fat items. Two recipes from UCI Health’s teaching kitchen showcase how this can be both nutritious and enjoyable:

  • Spinach & White Bean Frittata

    • Eggs provide choline and B12 for memory and mood support

    • Spinach adds folate and antioxidants to help reduce brain inflammation

    • White beans offer magnesium and plant-based protein for sustained energy

    • Turmeric and tomatoes contribute brain-friendly antioxidants

  • Socca with Roasted Vegetables & Chermoula

    • Made with chickpea flour, rich in fiber and folate

    • Roasted vegetables supply vitamins and protective compounds

    • Chermoula adds flavor with herbs, spices, and citrus known for anti-inflammatory properties

    • Optional feta includes calcium and B12 for nerve function

Sharing the Trail: How to Hike Safely with Wildlife in Mind

As temperatures rise, rattlesnakes become more active, making it essential to hike cautiously and respectfully through their natural habitat.

  • To stay safe, stick to marked trails, watch your step and hand placements, and avoid reaching into brush, logs, or rocky areas.

Always keep a safe distance from wildlife—for their safety and yours.

Irvine Public Library Offers Creative Summer Evenings for Adults

The City of Irvine is offering adult summer programs at Deerfield Community Center this July. Scheduled activities include:

  • Create it Yourself (CIY) pressed flower jar workshop on Monday, July 7, from 4–7 p.m.

  • Disney-themed pub trivia event on Thursday, July 10, from 4–6 p.m.

  • CIY resin coaster workshop on Monday, July 14, from 4–7 p.m.

For more information, visit irvinepubliclibrary.org/events.

We will resume with the high school music calendar events when the schedule is available for the fall semester.

Help Your Indoor Cat Thrive with These Easy Enrichment Ideas

Indoor cats need enrichment to stay mentally and physically healthy. It reduces stress, prevents problem behaviors, and supports natural instincts.

  • Easy at-home ideas include: rotating toys, using food puzzles, setting up window perches, hiding treats, and offering cat-safe plants like catnip or silvervine.

Keeping your cat engaged helps them stay curious and confident. Learn more at cityofirvine.org/animals.

UCI Alum JC Butler Named to Miami HEAT NBA 2K26 Summer League Roster

JC Butler, a 2023 graduate and former G-League player with the Sioux Falls Skyforce, has been named to the Miami HEAT’s 15-player roster for the NBA 2K26 Summer League. The team, led by assistant coach Eric Glass, will compete in the California Classic (July 5–8) against the Spurs, Lakers, and Warriors, followed by four games in the Las Vegas Summer League (July 11–17) against the Hawks, Cavaliers, Celtics, and Pistons. The Las Vegas league, featuring all 30 NBA teams, runs from July 10–20 and concludes with a playoff and championship.

UCI Anteaters Upcoming Home Games

We will resume with UCI’s athletic calendar events when the schedule is available for the fall quarter.

🏐⚽🏀 Upcoming home games for the IVC LASERS 

We will resume with IVC’s athletic calendar events when the schedule is available for the fall semester.

Beckman Quarterback Noah Nam Leads Free Youth Football Camp for Local Kids

Beckman High quarterback Noah Nam led a free youth football camp for kids aged 10–15, uniting players, coaches, and the community. With 25 participants, 10 teammates, and full coaching staff involvement, the camp featured speed drills, football fundamentals, and 7-on-7 games. Nam, inspired by his childhood experiences, started the initiative in January, raising over $4,000 through donations. The goal is to make the camp a Beckman tradition. Nam, a standout all-league player, is also gearing up with his team for a promising 2025 season under Coach Marcello Giuliano.

We will resume with the high school athletic calendar events when the schedule is available for the fall semester.

Irvine Police Seek Suspect Who Used Fake ID to Lease Apartments and Commit Fraud

Irvine Police are seeking help identifying a woman who used a fake California driver’s license to fraudulently obtain apartment leases, where she then committed additional crimes. Authorities are asking anyone who can identify her to contact [email protected].

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

July 9 Spectrum Sunset Strolls 6 - 8 PM

July 12 CorePower Yoga: Summer Yoga on The Lawn 9:30 – 10:30 AM

July 12 - 13 Woodbury Town Center: Summer Makers Mart 10:00 – 4:00 PM

July 13 Pop-up Library 1 - 4 PM

July 26 Umami Summerfest 11 AM - 7 PM

July 27 Umami Summerfest 11 am - 6 pm

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