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Hi Irvine, we made it to Thursday!
In today’s fun-for-grown-ups edition: A giant nature park design, Lang Lang plays Beethoven, and Oingo Boingo Former Members + plenty of reasons to put on real pants this week.
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📰 In the news
Inside the evolving design: After input from 2,500 residents, Irvine’s largest nature park is taking shape with a creek, bird-watching areas, an overlook, and a meadow expected to be among the largest in California — get all the design details.
Builders gain future lot access: Blue Owl backed Irvine-based FivePoint in a plan to buy up to $1.7 billion in U.S. housing land, with $7 share rights tied to contributions starting at $500 million — see how the deal works.
Skilled trades education hub: Long Beach City College has opened its $50 million Building MM complex, expanding aerospace and advanced manufacturing training for local students, funded by state and voter-approved Measures E and L — read the full story.
Nothing prepares you for a pet emergency: I learned that the hard way after charging $10k to a credit card for life-saving surgery on my cat, Miss Stache. As soon as we got home, I signed up for Spot. It’s super affordable – and reimburses up to 90% of the bill.
Compare rates for free: The national average for car insurance is around $175/month. Paying more than that? Same, so I did some shopping around and ended up cutting my premium in half. If you haven’t checked in a while, you’re probably overpaying too — here’s the comparison tool I used.
Highlights this week:
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💎 Local business spotlight
Local stage fix: Long Beach Playhouse serves up smart comedies, classic revivals, and fresh voices on two intimate stages, powered by friendly volunteers that make live theater feel alive. When your week needs a spark, this joyful nudge off the couch brings laughter, surprise, and heart to your neighborhood.
Dress up your dog: Craving a snappy Chicago-style or a gloriously messy chili-cheese? Crocker’s The Well Dressed Frank serves 100% beef franks, sausages, and a proud foot-long, perfect for a breezy Balboa Island stroll when cooking feels like work and you just want simple, satisfying OC comfort.
Your next bookish hideout: In Old Town Tustin, Arvida Book Co.delivers a cozy browse with curated new and used shelves, friendly staff, and an espresso pick-me-up from Tolima Coffee inside. Author events and book clubs keep the calendar lively… you might leave with a new read and a plan.
\*These aren’t ads or sponsored placements, just some cool nearby spots we think are worth a visit.
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📆 Irvine for grown ups
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All events are subject to change without notice. Always check official event pages for the most up to date information.
🀄 Bowers Game Night @ Bowers Museum (Santa Ana) | Friday (3/13) at 5:00 PM – Settle into Bowers for Mahj Club’s social play, a bring-your-own-set night with friendly tables, raffle prizes, and actual table talk. All styles welcome, no lessons, and you can wander Global Threads while it is open late, before the show bows out.
🎸 Oingo Boingo Former Members @ House of Blues Anaheim | Friday (3/13) at 7:00 PM – Relive your gloriously weird youth with Oingo Boingo Former Members playing the hits, and The Untouchables kicking things off with classic ska. It’s all-ages and standing only, so stretch first, tell your knees to hush, and teach the kids a respectable pogo.
🧘 Forest Bathing and Meditation @ Huntington Beach Urban Forest | Saturday (3/14) at 10:00 AM – Need a reset without leaving HB? A certified guide leads slow, mindful forest bathing in the Urban Forest, a gentle 1 to 2 mile wander with quiet pauses and a closing tea. Wear shoes, breathe, and let trees handle the therapy, all for twenty bucks.
🎷 Jazz in the Palm Court @ Great Park | Saturday (3/14) at 1:00 PM – Bring a folding chair, a blanket, and your slow nod for Jazz in the Palm Court at Great Park, a three-part live series. From soulful blues and swing to bebop and contemporary cool, it celebrates jazz’s spectrum. Settle in, savor the breeze, and feel cultured.
🏓 Pickleball Speed Dating – St Paddy’s Edition @ Costa Mesa Tennis Center | Saturday (3/14) at 2:30 PM – If you’d rather test chemistry at the kitchen line than on an app, the St Paddy’s pickleball speed dating in Costa Mesa is your speed. For 45+ singles, it’s thoughtfully run, balanced, and friendly. Real games, real chats, then a debrief at Garf’s.
🍺 Boards & Breweries @ Honey River Brewing Company (Anaheim) | Sunday (3/15) at 1:00 PM – Ready to earn a pint, gently? We roll an easy 11 miles on the Santa Ana River Trail, hit Honey River, Green Cheek, and Brewery X, kids welcome, e-things too, with pizza and non-alc options so no one claims they were forced into ‘carb loading.’
🎤 Teacher Comedy Night @ Irvine Improv | Wednesday (3/18) at 7:00 PM – Need a guilt-free laugh about education, minus the committee hearing? The Unteachables bring uncensored standup, an unhinged Q and A, and classroom war stories to Irvine, with credits from NBC, The Breakfast Club, and more. PTO, but the fun kind.
Live music & entertainment:
Wanna see more? Browse our full events calendar →
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📻 Irvine report
Weather forecast
Today – High: 92°F – Low: 60°F – Precip: 0%
Sunny, with a high near 92. Southwest wind 0 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Later: Mostly clear, with a low around 60. Southwest wind 0 to 10 mph.
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Tomorrow – High: 89°F – Low: 58°F – Precip: 0%
Mostly sunny, with a high near 89. West wind 0 to 10 mph. Later: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 58.
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