1. Movies Under the Stars
Enjoy Movies Under the Stars at Irvine Spectrum Center with “Moana 2” on May 17. Bring blankets or low chairs for first-come, first-served seating. Admission is free, and movies start at 7 p.m. Giant Wheel Lawn, irvinespectrumcenter.com
2. Pro soccer
The Orange County Soccer Club, the highest-tier professional soccer team in the county, will play host to New Mexico United on May 17 and Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC on May 24. 7 p.m., Great Park Championship Soccer Stadium, orangecountysoccer.com
3. UCI baseball
The UC Irvine Anteaters will host Big West rival Cal State Fullerton in a pivotal three-game series at Cicerone Field at Anteater Ballpark from May 15 to 17. The series begins with games at 6 p.m. on Thursday and Friday, concluding with a 1 p.m. game Saturday. ucirvinesports.com
4. Mountain bike clinic
Sharpen your mountain biking skills at Irvine Ranch Conservancy’s Mountain Bike Clinic: Fundamental Skills. This free, hands-on clinic covers balance, body positioning and terrain navigation, tailored for beginners and intermediate riders. Registration is required. 8 a.m.-noon, May 17, letsgooutside.org
5. Modern Makers Mart
Shop for locally handmade goods and tasty treats accompanied by live music at the monthly outdoor market at Woodbridge Village Center. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. May 17 and 18, modernmakersmart.com
6. Improv: Janelle James
Emmy-nominated comedian Janelle James brings her razor-sharp wit to Irvine Improv. Best known for her breakout role as Ava Coleman on “Abbott Elementary,” James blends biting humor with bold charisma in a stand-up performance that’s as fearless as it is hilarious. May 23 and 24, improv.com/irvine
7. High-energy music and dance
The Viva La Quebradita tour arrives at Great Park Live, featuring Banda Machos, Banda Zeta, Zarape and more. This high-energy celebration of technobanda and quebradita promises an evening of dance and rhythm. May 18, greatparklive.com
8. ‘Louis: A Silent Movie’
Experience a rare fusion of jazz and cinema at Irvine Barclay Theatre. Featuring a live score performed by nine-time Grammy winner Wynton Marsalis, acclaimed pianist Cecile Licad and a 10-piece jazz ensemble, this modern silent film about a young Louis Armstrong is stunning. 8 p.m. May 20, thebarclay.org
9. ‘Starmites’
UCI’s Claire Trevor School of the Arts presents a sci-fi musical that follows a shy teen who escapes into her comic book fantasy world. Blending pop, hip-hop, gospel and classic musical theater, “Starmites” offers a family-friendly adventure with humor and heart. Claire Trevor Theatre, May 30-June 7, arts.uci.edu/event/starmites
10. Memorial Day
Two special ceremonies will be held in the city. On May 25, the Northwood Gratitude and Honor Memorial Candle Lighting Ceremony will take place from 4 to 5:30 p.m. at Northwood Community Park. On May 26, the city will host its annual ceremony at Bill Barber Park from 10 to 11:30 a.m. 949-724-6606
