1. Shakespeare outdoors
Experience New Swan Shakespeare Festival in an intimate, open-air structure at UC Irvine. This season features “Romeo & Juliet” set in a gritty Dust Bowl era alongside “The Merry Wives of Windsor Cove,” a musical adaptation of the raucous comedy set in a rockin’ ’50s surf town. 8 p.m. throughout August, newswanshakespeare.com
2. Symphony in the Cities
Come out for popular classics, pop tunes and patriotic songs performed by the Pacific Symphony at this outdoor summer tradition. Preconcert, family-friendly activities begin at 5:30 p.m., followed by the main performance at 7 p.m. Mike Ward Community Park, Aug. 15, cityofirvine.org
3. Pro soccer
Orange County Soccer Club is back at Championship Soccer Stadium, playing the Tampa Bay Rowdies for Christmas in August on Aug. 8; Louisville City FC for AAPI Heritage Night on Aug. 15; and FC Tulsa for Family Night and Touch-A-Truck on Aug. 22. orangecountysoccer.com
4. Sunset Cinema
Enjoy free outdoor screenings of family-favorite films under the stars at Irvine Regional Park. Arrive early at 6 p.m. for pre-show entertainment before “Kung Fu Panda 4” on Aug. 14 and “Jumanji” on Aug. 21. ocparks.com
5. Endless Summer Snapshots
Keep an eye out for this roaming enclosed photo booth popping up in various spots around Irvine Spectrum Center. Strike a pose and leave with a keepsake. Aug. 15 and Aug. 29, irvinespectrumcenter.com
6. Chimac-Fest
Experience Korean culture through a vibrant, three-day festival that brings together K-food, K-music, K-beauty and K-entertainment. The diverse, all-ages celebration highlights traditional and modern aspects of culture. Great Park Live, Aug. 14-16, chimac-fest.com
7. Dance party
Celebrate 55 years of Irvine with a homecoming-themed dance party where the past meets the present on the dance floor. The evening features food, drinks, a kickoff happy hour and plenty of dancing to toast the city’s milestone. Great Park Live, 5:30 p.m. Aug. 8, 949-724-6247
8. Movies on the Lawn
See “Zootopia 2” on the big screen at Hicks Canyon Community Park. Bring low-back chairs, blankets and a picnic. Food is available for purchase from gourmet trucks starting at 6:30 p.m. The movie begins after sunset. Aug. 14, cityofirvine.gov
9. The Soundtrack of Summer
Ease into the weekend with outdoor performances on Friday nights. Drop by Irvine Spectrum Center for a dedicated jazz night featuring Laurence Juber and Christena Rich near H&M on Aug. 7, or catch the folk-pop duo Faultlines near Old Navy on Aug. 21. 5:30-8 p.m. irvinespectrumcenter.com
10. Splash-In Movie
Enjoy an evening of swimming and family fun at this annual aquatics event. The community is invited for a recreational swim, with a family movie screened poolside so guests can watch while floating in the water. William Woollett Jr. Aquatics Center, 6:30 p.m. Aug. 29, 949-724-6717
