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Irvine Barclay Theatre: BALLETS JAZZ MONTRÉAL DANCE ME - MUSIC BY LEONARD COHEN
Dance, Ballet, Jazz
"Dance Me - Music by Leonard Cohen" is an exclusive creation inspired by the rich and profound work of Montréal-based poet, artist and songwriter, Leonard Cohen. Approved by Cohen during his lifetime, this riveting homage to the famed artist evokes the grand cycles of existence, as described in Cohen’s deeply reflective music and poems. Three internationally renowned choreographers were ...
9/24/2026
8:00pm
Private Location ...
Irvine Barclay Theatre: THE MĀKAHA SONS
Hawaiian, Concert, Culture
The Mākaha Sons are one of Hawai‘i’s premier musical groups committed to preserving traditional Hawaiian music. The trio creates an iconic sound with alluring harmonies and melodies, authentic storytelling, and breathtakingly memorable songs. Their distinct sound and delightful stage presence have won the hearts of thousands of fans worldwide. Winners of countless Nā Hōkū Hanohano Awards for...
9/25/2026
8:00pm
Irvine Barclay Th...
Irvine Barclay Theatre: BEHIND THE LINES: A 9/11 STORY
History, Music, Storytelling, Theatre
Created by acclaimed jazz trumpeter Dominick Farinacci and combat veteran Jaymes Poling, "Behind the Lines: A 9/11 Story" is a powerful live fusion of storytelling, music, and theatre exploring the human impact of September 11 and the war that followed. World Trade Center firefighter Bill Spade—the sole survivor of FDNY Rescue Company 5—and Poling, a three-tour Afghanistan combat veteran with t...
9/27/2026
5:00pm
Irvine Barclay Th...
Dying in Prison: Multi-Media Approaches to Documenting Harm and Imagining Alternatives
Art exhibition, Documentary
Please join us for a film-screening of the Oscar-nominated documentary "I am Ready, Warden" in the McCormack Screening Room, followed by a panel with the film’s director, acclaimed journalist Keri Blakinger and MacArthur Grant Winner Andrea Armstrong, a law professor renowned for documenting deaths in Louisiana prisons. Following the screening (of the 37-minute film), the panel will take place ...
10/1/2026
4:30pm
McCormack Screeni...
Irvine Barclay Theatre: HABIB QADERI Live in Concert
Concert
Habib Qaderi, The King of Afghan Pop, comes to Southern California for an unforgettable evening of live music and entertainment. Join us at Irvine Barclay Theatre on October 3, 2026, as Habib Qaderi performs his greatest hits accompanied by a talented live band. Presented by Anaar Entertainment, this special concert experience brings together music, culture, and celebration for audiences of all...
10/3/2026
7:30pm
Private Location ...
Hollywood & Labor: AI, Technology, and the Future of Work in the Entertainment Industry
Arts, Film, Economics, Labor, AI
Join researchers, workers, and labor leaders for a conversation about how technology is changing contemporary Hollywood. Speakers will explore how new technologies are transforming what it means to work in the US entertainment industry and will answer questions about the future of Hollywood. Work in US film and television production has been undergoing substantive changes: streaming has tran...
10/6/2026
2:00pm
Humanities Gatewa...
Bento: A Secret Key to Success! Learning about simple food prep and establishing healthy eating habits
Cooking
**UCI students only! Sustainability Reminder: Please bring your own utensils, water bottle, and to-go containers for extra food (make a bento)! We are striving for a zero-waste event. These are the Anteater ways to express our love and respect for the environment. Happy Autumn! Maybe this is your first quarter at UCI, or maybe this is your last year. I am sure you’re feeling very exci...
10/6/2026
5:30pm
ARC (Anteater Rec...
Irvine Barclay Theatre: LE PATIN LIBRE: MELT
Dance
In a scorching post-apocalyptic world where ice, music, and civilization no longer exist, a duet of skaters survives. Eerily observed by a gas-guzzling musician, they live on with what remains: ingenuity, humor, and love. Faced with the perils of a chaotic future, their friendship is matched only by their astonishing athleticism as they glide, jump, and dance their way to dizzying heights. O...
10/11/2026
5:00pm
Private Location ...
Irvine Barclay Theatre: Shanghai Ballet - The Butterfly Lovers
Ballet, Dance
Shanghai Ballet returns to North America after more than five years with The Butterfly Lovers, a full-length ballet based on one of China’s most treasured love stories. Often called the Chinese Romeo and Juliet, the legend tells of two young lovers whose devotion transcends social barriers and ultimately transforms them into butterflies. Choreographed by Artistic Director Xin Lili, the produ...
10/16/2026
8:00pm
Private Location ...
From Lived Experience to Acting: Playwright Workshop with Clayton Nascimento
Arts, Playwright
Brazilian actor and playwright Clayton Nascimento, author of and actor in the award-winning and worldwide celebrated monologue “MA-CA-COS” (“MON-KEYS”), will offer two workshops (on acting and playwriting, respectively) to the UCI community. In the award-winning monologue “MA-CA-COS” (“MON-KEYS”), Brazilian actor and playwright Clayton Nascimento sheds light on his life as an Afro-Brazilian ...
10/22/2026
12:00pm
Verano Community ...