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Against Outer Space

Beall Center

November 18 to February 28 - November 15 | Beall Center for Art + Technology

Against Outer Space engages an ancient paradox: Earthly life unfolds against and within unearthly space. Artists in the exhibition present this paradox both with and against dominant technoscientific ideas about outer space. In doing so they work ...
The Unworld to Come. Imagining an Otherwise...

Art

January 24 to April 4 - April 4 | Contemporary Arts Center Gallery

In times of climate crisis, and while democracies are eroding and infrastructures and social webs are breaking apart, the idea of repair is tempting. Repair promises to make things whole again, even if they have never worked properly and have only ...
Limited Hang: M.F.A. 2nd Year Exhibition

Art

February 7 to February 28 - February 28 | Room Gallery, | University Art Gallery

In times of climate crisis, and while democracies are eroding and infrastructures and social webs are breaking apart, the idea of repair is tempting. Repair promises to make things whole again, even if they have never worked properly and have only ...
UCI Jazz Combos - winter 2026

Music

February 18 | Winifred Smith Hall

UC Irvine’s undergraduate jazz students take the stage for their quarterly concert, featuring small ensembles guided by the Department of Music’s jazz faculty. This performance showcases the students’ creativity, skill, and collaborative spirit through an
UCI Jazz Orchestra - winter 2026

Music

February 25 | Winifred Smith Hall

Experience the energy of large-ensemble jazz with the UCI Jazz Orchestra, performing a vibrant mix of big band classics and contemporary works. This concert highlights the ensemble’s versatility and celebrates the richness of the jazz tradition.
UCI Wind Ensemble - winter 2026

Music

March 6 | Winifred Smith Hall

The UCI Wind Ensemble performs a wide-ranging program that blends traditional works with contemporary pieces for wind band. This concert reflects the ensemble’s versatility and dedication to exploring the full breadth of the wind repertoire.

Michael Frayn’s Noises Off Brings Classic Farce to UC Irvine

Comedy and chaos take center stage at the UC Irvine Claire Trevor School of the Arts Irvine, Calif., Feb. 11, 2026 – The Department of Drama presents Noises Off, Michael Frayn’s uproarious backstage comedy, widely regarded as one of the funniest farces ever written. Directed by Eli Simon, the...

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Anteaters in the Arts

Alumni keep arts & culture vibrant in O.C. By Christine Byrd From innovative community theaters to world-class concert venues, Orange County is home to a vibrant arts community — powered, in no small part, by UC Irvine Claire Trevor School of the Arts (UCI Arts) alumni. ...

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Arts Advocates: John Forsyte

SYMPHONIC LEADER Q&A with John Forsyte John Forsyte is president and CEO of the Pacific Symphony. During his 27-year tenure, he has been a strong advocate for music education across Orange County, including at UC Irvine, where the Pacific Symphony’s Side-by-Side rehearsal series features...

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Yuliya Minina, piano: Songs About Love and Sorrows