Gaming Through the Ages: A Discussion

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Great Park Live
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Great Park

What makes a game iconic? Join industry professionals and game designers for an insightful discussion exploring the art and science behind game design and how PAC-MAN became a cultural phenomenon. Learn about the impact of PAC-MAN on the gaming industry and its lasting significance as part of the Journey Through the Maze: 45 Years of PAC-MAN exhibition at the Great Park Gallery.

PAC-MAN Fingerboarding Experience with Slushcult

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Great Park Live
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Great Park
Arts in Irvine

Step into the world of PAC-MAN like never before at this one-of-a-kind event that brings the iconic arcade classic to life through the thrill of fingerboarding! As part of the Journey Through the Maze: 45 Years of PAC-MAN exhibition at the Great Park Gallery, we're extending the fun beyond the screen and into the real world, thanks to the creative collaboration with Slushcult, a fingerboarding community built on inclusivity and fun.

City of Irvine Holds Swearing-In Ceremony for Betty Martinez Franco

Councilmember Betty Martinez Franco was sworn into office Tuesday, May 13, at the Irvine City Council Chamber surrounded by family, friends, and community members.

Franco represents Council District 5, which includes the communities of Woodbridge, University Park, Rancho San Joaquin, and portions of Westpark south of Barranca Parkway. Her term runs through the end of 2026.

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pio@cityofirvine.org
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Public Information Office
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949-724-6212
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Councilmember Betty Martinez Franco was sworn into office Tuesday, May 13, at the Irvine City Council Chamber surrounded by family, friends, and community members.
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Community Bike Tour

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Great Park Live
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Public Works & Sustainability Department

Grab your bike and explore Irvine! Join in a community bike ride hosted by the Orange County Cycling Business Coalition, in partnership with the City of Irvine.

Participate in a 5-mile ride within the Great Park or a 25-mile ride along Irvine’s bikeways. The ride will start and end at Hangar 244 at the Great Park, located at 8000 Great Park Blvd.

Great Park Walkable Historical Timeline Adds New Entries

If you have visited the Great Park recently, you may have noticed a refreshed look along the park’s grounds at the Walkable Historical Timeline.

Dr. Keith L. Nelson and Dr. Spencer C. Olin began developing the Great Park Walkable Historical Timeline and its companion handbook in the early 2000s as a way to share the history that surrounded the Great Park, from our origins as a species from 13,000–11,000 BC, to the Global War, 1939–1949, focused on the decade during which the former Marine Corps Air Station El Toro was established, the Cold War in 1950–1990.

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pio@cityofirvine.org
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Public Information Office
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949-724-6077
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The City of Irvine has updated the Great Park Walkable Historical Timeline to include new entries of histories more relevant to current issues. 
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Summer Concerts: Your Mom • 90s & More

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Mike Ward Community Park

Enjoy family-friendly concerts at Mike Ward Community Park — Woodbridge covering a variety of musical tastes from country rock and dance hits to classic soul and orchestra music. Concerts begin at 5:30 p.m. Guests can bring picnic-style treats or purchase snacks from gourmet food trucks.

*Additional parking available at Woodbridge High School and The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

For more information, visit cityofirvine.org/summer. 

Movies on the Lawn - Sonic The Hedgehog 3 (PG)

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Hicks Canyon Community Park

The community is invited to Hicks Canyon for an outdoor family movie night on the big screen. Bring low-back chairs, blankets and a picnic, or purchase tasty treats from gourmet food trucks and a snack bar. Guests can arrive early with food trucks available beginning at 6 p.m. Movies begin after sunset and are weather permitting.

*Additional parking available at Hicks Canyon Elementary School and Viewpark Ave. (south side).

For more information, visit cityofirvine.org/summer. 

"Journey Through the Maze: 45 Years of PAC-MAN" opens May 18 at Great Park Gallery

The City of Irvine and Irvine-based company Bandai Namco Entertainment America Inc. invite the community to experience Journey Through the Maze: 45 Years of PAC-MAN, a special exhibition running May 18 through September 28 at Great Park Gallery. The exhibition kicks off with a free, opening reception Sunday, May 18, from 1 to 3 p.m.

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pio@cityofirvine.org
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Public Information Office
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949-724-6077
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PAC_MAN with a blue backgrounf
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Experience a special exhibition featuring artwork and memorabilia that celebrates PAC-MAN’s global influence and enduring popularity.
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