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Walk, Bike, and Roll: CicloIrvine Returns May 2 for Live Music, Art, and Open Streets Fun

Issue # 0614

Author

Joshua Tjia
20 Apr

In this Irvine Insider Issue . . .

๐Ÿ˜ Laugh of the Day

๐ŸŒค๏ธ Irvine Weather

๐Ÿ›ด๐Ÿšฒ Walk, Bike, and Roll: CicloIrvine Returns May 2 for Live Music, Art, and Open Streets Fun

๐Ÿš“๐Ÿ’Š Safely Dispose of Old Medications at Irvine Police Department This Saturday

๐Ÿ€๐Ÿšง Basketball Courts at Great Park Undergoing Renovation This Spring

๐ŸŒบ๐ŸŒŠ Celebrate Hawaiian Music and Hula with Na Leo Pilimehana on May 1

๐Ÿ”ญ๐Ÿงช Hands-On Science and Creative Fun Await at Segerstromโ€™s Beckman Festival 2026

๐Ÿ’‡๐Ÿฉบ Lifestyle, Diet, and Health Changes May Play a Role in Early Hair Loss

๐Ÿš’๐ŸŒณ Free Wildfire Prevention Symposium Coming to Quail Hill on May 2

๐Ÿงต๐Ÿชก Learn Sewing Basics at a Teen Art Workshop at Irvine Fine Arts Center, Apr. 29

๐ŸŽผ๐ŸŽผ Upcoming High School Music Calendar

๐Ÿˆ Helping a Shy Cat Feel Safe: Simple Tips for Building Trust

๐ŸŽพ UC Irvine Menโ€™s Tennis Clinches Share of Big West Title with 4-0 Win

๐Ÿ€๐Ÿ๐ŸŽพโšฝ๏ธ UCI Anteaters Upcoming Home Games

๐Ÿ€๐Ÿ€ Upcoming home games for the IVC LASERS

๐Ÿˆ๐ŸŽพ High School Athletics Calendar

๐Ÿš“๐Ÿšจ Irvine Police Seek Help Identifying Garage Theft Suspect

๐Ÿ๐Ÿฅญ๐Ÿ‘ Local Farmers Markets

๐ŸŒŸ๐Ÿช๐ŸŽ‰Irvineโ€™s Best Kept Secrets: Is Your Business One of Them?

๐Ÿ“…๐Ÿ“… Lots of Local Events

๐Ÿ“ž๐Ÿ’ก Useful Contact Information

What type of shoes do frogs wear?

Open-toad sandals.

We hope this joke brings some laughter to your day! ๐Ÿ˜

Walk, Bike, and Roll: CicloIrvine Returns May 2 for Live Music, Art, and Open Streets Fun

The third annual CicloIrvine returns Saturday, May 2, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., turning a 1.3-mile stretch of Irvine Boulevard between Culver Drive and Parkwood into a car-free space for walking, biking, and rolling. The event invites residents and visitors to enjoy live music, art, family-friendly activities, and local businesses while experiencing Irvineโ€™s public spaces in a new way. Street closures will begin overnight and continue through Saturday.

Safely Dispose of Old Medications at Irvine Police Department This Saturday

The Irvine Police Department is partnering with the DEA for National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on Saturday, April 25, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., offering residents a safe, free, and anonymous way to dispose of unused or expired medications. Community members can drop off old prescription drugs at the Irvine Police Department to help prevent misuse and keep homes safer.

Basketball Courts at Great Park Undergoing Renovation This Spring

The four basketball courts at Great Park will be closed from April 20 through May 16 for renovations. The project will add new artwork by California artist Katy Ann Gilmore. The renovation is also connected to the upcoming โ€œGAME! Basketball and Contemporary Artโ€ exhibition at the Great Park Gallery, which highlights basketball as a form of creativity and community connection. The public is invited to the exhibition opening on May 17 from 1 to 3 p.m.

Celebrate Hawaiian Music and Hula with Na Leo Pilimehana on May 1

Join Irvine Barclay Theatre on Friday, May 1 at 8 p.m. for a special Hawaiian Music Series performance featuring Na Leo Pilimehana and Hฤlau Hula Lani Ola. Na Leo is Hawaiโ€˜iโ€™s most award-winning and best-selling female music group, known for over 40 years of beautiful love songs and harmonies. They have released 24 albums, earned 23 Nฤ Hลkลซ Hanohano Awards, and have more than 20 No. 1 hits. The night will also include traditional Hawaiian hula, music, and cultural performances by Hฤlau Hula Lani Ola.

Hands-On Science and Creative Fun Await at Segerstromโ€™s Beckman Festival 2026

The 5th Annual Beckman Arts & Science Family Festival returns May 16, at Argyros Plaza at Segerstrom Center for the Arts for a free, family-friendly day of discovery and hands-on fun. Guests of all ages can enjoy interactive exhibits, robotics, engineering projects, LEGO car races, telescope sun viewing, live animals, mini train rides, balloon twisters, and creative take-home activities like LED projects and mechanical robots.

Lifestyle, Diet, and Health Changes May Play a Role in Early Hair Loss

Hair loss can happen for many reasons, and sometimes everyday habits play a bigger role than people realize. UCI Health dermatologist Dr. Natasha Mesinkovska explained that factors like diet, inflammation, illness, and rapid weight loss may all contribute to early or temporary hair shedding. Research during the COVID-19 pandemic also helped doctors better understand how inflammation affects the body and can lead to hair loss during and after infection. She added that some people using GLP-1 medications may notice temporary shedding if rapid weight loss impacts nutrition, and slowing the pace of weight loss may help.

Free Wildfire Prevention Symposium Coming to Quail Hill on May 2

The Wildfire Prevention Symposium returns to Quail Hill on Saturday, May 2, as a free public event focused on wildfire awareness and prevention across Orange County. Hosted by Irvine Ranch Conservancy in honor of Wildfire Prevention Awareness Month, the event will feature experts from Orange County Fire Authority, OC Parks, Laguna Canyon Foundation, the Department of Insurance, and other OC Fire Watch Network partners. The morning begins with registration and breakfast at 8 a.m., followed by the main program at 9 a.m., and concludes at noon.

Learn Sewing Basics at a Teen Art Workshop at Irvine Fine Arts Center, Apr. 29

Teens interested in learning basic sewing skills can join the Teen Art Workshop: Craft Tool Pocket Organizer starting Wednesday, April 29, from 4โ€“6 p.m. at the Irvine Fine Arts Center. This four-day workshop teaches sewing machine basics, simple pattern making, and beginner sewing techniques, with students creating their own craft tool pocket organizer by the end.

Registration is now open at cityofirvine.org/yourirvine.

Upcoming Northwood High Schoolโ€™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 Schoolโ€™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 Choralโ€™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 Musicโ€™s Calendar

No further upcoming events for this month

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

Helping a Shy Cat Feel Safe: Simple Tips for Building Trust

A shy cat may take extra time to adjust to a new home, but with patience and the right environment, they can slowly build trust and feel safe. Creating a calm, low-pressure space helps timid cats come out of their shell at their own pace.

  • Create cozy hideaways: Give your cat safe spaces like A-frame beds, high-sided donut beds, or even a cardboard box turned on its side where they can rest, observe, and feel protected.

  • Let them approach you first: Avoid forcing attention or trying to rush bonding. Allow your cat to decide when they are ready to interact so trust can grow naturally.

  • Use treats and rewards: Positive reinforcement helps build confidence. Reward small progress, like stepping into the room, coming closer, or showing curiosity. Clicker training can also be helpful.

  • Try interactive wand toys: Fishing pole-style toys let your cat play from a comfortable distance, helping them stay engaged without feeling overwhelmed.

  • Be patient and consistent: Shy cats often need time. Staying calm, gentle, and predictable helps them feel secure and more comfortable over time.

UC Irvine Menโ€™s Tennis Clinches Share of Big West Title with 4-0 Win

UC Irvine menโ€™s tennis secured a share of the Big West regular season title with a 4-0 road win over UC San Diego, finishing conference play 5-1 and earning the No. 2 seed for the Big West Championship. The Anteaters will begin tournament play in the semifinals on Friday, April 24 in San Diego.

UCI Anteaters Upcoming Home Games

Menโ€™s Volleyball

  • Thu, Apr 23 - CSUN, 7:30 PM

  • Fri, Apr 24 - Semifinals, TBA

  • Sat, Apr 25 - Championship, TBA

๐Ÿโšฝ๐Ÿ€ Upcoming home games for the IVC LASERS 

Women's Beach Volleyball

  • Wed, April 22 - OEC Pairs Tournament, 12:00 PM

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

Baseball

  • Thu, April 23 โ€“ Saddleback, 2:00 PM

High School Athletics Calendar

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Updated With April Schedule

Upcoming Irvine High Schoolโ€™s Varsity home games:

April 2026

Monday, April 20

  • Lacrosse, Girls - 4:00 PM vs Rosary Academy

Tuesday, April 21

  • Tennis, Boys - 3:15 PM vs St. Margarets Episcopal

  • Softball - 3:30 PM vs Woodbridge

  • Volleyball, Boys - 5:15 PM vs St. Margarets Episcopal

Irvine Police Seek Help Identifying Garage Theft Suspect

Irvine Police Department is asking for the publicโ€™s help identifying a suspect connected to a garage theft in Irvine. The woman, seen wearing a Nirvana shirt, allegedly entered a garage and took several items before leaving. Detectives are actively investigating the case, and anyone who recognizes her is encouraged to contact Detective Guzman at [email protected].

Irvineโ€™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

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    • More Info:Tanaka Farms

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