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The City of Irvine announces the opening of its latest art exhibition at the Great Park Gallery: Phillip K. Smith III: Shared Light. The exhibition runs Sunday, May 29, to Sunday, August 28. An opening reception for the exhibition will be held Sunday, May 29, 1 to 3 p.m. The exhibition, opening,…

The City of Irvine invites the community to its inaugural Juneteenth Freedom Celebration. The free event will take place Sunday, June 19, 11 a.m.–3 p.m. at the Great Park Palm Court. The celebration of freedom, hope, and joy honors the history and contributions of African Americans to the cultural…

The City of Irvine celebrated Earth Day this year with various activities, events, and calls-to-action leading up to the month of April and beyond.

UCI Health and the City of Irvine are partnering for a series of blood drives which will be held at Great Park monthly through September. A blood supply crisis is posing a concerning risk to patient care both locally and nationally. To address the great need for blood donations in Orange County,…

The City of Irvine is hosting two Memorial Day events to pay tribute to America’s fallen: the Northwood Memorial Candle Lighting Ceremony on Sunday, May 29, and the annual Memorial Day Ceremony at Colonel Bill Barber Marine Corps Memorial Park on Monday, May 30. The community is invited to these…

The summer issue of Inside Irvine (Open in new window) is here! Learn how you can safely explore the City on two wheels; read more about programs, services, and efforts made to strengthen the health and well-being of Irvine residents; and see what exciting changes await you at Great Park. …

Join OC Waste & Recycling for their Compost Giveaway and pick up FREE compost!  WHEN: Saturday, May 21, 2022, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.  WHERE: Frank R. Bowerman Landfill  11002 Bee Canyon Access Rd. Irvine, CA 92602 DETAILS:  • Proof of Orange County residency is required.…

The Summer 2022 concert season at FivePoint Amphitheatre is underway. The concert schedule includes fan favorites from a variety of musical genres and promises to bring great entertainment to Irvine. In preparation for the season, Live Nation, the venue operator, has made significant…

Celebrate National Public Works Week with the City of Irvine at a free public event Thursday, May 19, 10 a.m.–2 p.m., at Great Park Hangar 244.  Guests will learn what the City of Irvine Public Works & Transportation Department does for our community, residents, and businesses; get an up-…

For the seventh consecutive year, the City of Irvine park system has been ranked among the top 10 in the nation by the Trust for Public Land. Irvine ranked eighth in the country and second in California in the national nonprofit’s annual ParkScore Index, which is recognized as the national gold-…

The California Microbusiness COVID-19 Relief Grant Program (Open in new window) is re-launching with a new application period, beginning Monday, May 9 at 10 a.m.  After many of the previous applications were invalid, nearly $2 million remains from the one-time grant awarded from the…

The Santa Ana Housing Authority will soon be opening a waiting list for its Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) Program. The Santa Ana Housing Authority issues vouchers that can be used to rent housing within the City of Santa Ana. If you are open to affordable housing opportunities in…

The City of Irvine invites the community to the inaugural Pride in Irvine event Sunday, May 22, 9–10:30 a.m., at the Irvine Civic Center Piazza. The gathering will feature the raising of the Progress Flag in front of City Hall in honor of Harvey Milk Day, and in preparation for June Pride Month.…

  NOTE: Capacity is full for this workshop, but please review the Fair Housing Foundation's workshop schedule (Open in new window) to register for another day. - - - -  The Fair Housing Foundation will hold a free Fair Housing Workshop at Irvine City Hall, Room L-102, Wednesday…

The City of Irvine kicked off the development of its first Climate Action and Adaptation Plan (CAAP) in June 2021. By setting ambitious but achievable emissions reduction targets and laying out thoughtfully planned greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions reduction and climate adaptation measures, the CAAP…

The City of Irvine, in partnership with the nonprofit OC Goes Solar, is excited to announce the launch of Solarize Irvine. This program helps Irvine residents who are interested in learning about new ways to support the City’s ambitious goal of carbon neutrality, and provides access to group…

The South Coast Chinese Cultural Center (SCCCC) and the City of Irvine will host a book launch celebration for Chinese-Americans in Irvine 1971–2021. The free event will take place Wednesday, May 4, at City Hall. The reception will begin at 5 p.m., and the formal program will start at 6 p.m. in the…

Earth Day is April 22, and the City of Irvine invites residents and businesses to celebrate with various activities, events, and calls-to-action during the month of April and beyond. Visit Quail Hill Community Center Saturday, April 23, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and enjoy a guided hike, compost demo,…

Support expecting families from Irvine's adopted 2/11 Marine Battalion! Donate baby clothes, swaddle blankets, and newborn toiletries to the Irvine 2/11 Marine Adoption Committee Baby Gift Drive. All donations go to families at Camp Pendleton. Donations can be dropped off through May 6 during…

Irvine Senior Services will host free Open House events Wednesday, April 27, from 1 to 3 p.m. to give residents and community members a look at programs and services offered at three dedicated senior centers in Irvine. Visitors are invited to view program demonstrations, take home flyers with…