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Dance
Physical Graffiti 2026
May 1, 2026
Claire Trevor Theatre
Undergraduate choreographers present an annual concert featuring a dynamic range of dance styles – from contemporary ballet to hip hop and beyond. Showcasing creativity and passion, this performance celebrates movement’s ability to transcend boundaries and ignite powerful emotion. Tickets...
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M.F.A. Thesis Exhibition (part 1) - spring 2026
May 2, 2026
Contemporary Arts Center Gallery, Room Gallery, University Art Gallery
Artists: Gwyneth Bulawsky, David Ditman, Teresa Ho, Simon Klein, Jacob Lenc and Yuzhe Zhang Solo exhibitions by M.F.A. candidates from UC Irvine’s Department of Art are presented as part of this two-part spring series. Part 2 will follow in May.
Dance
Physical Graffiti 2026
May 2, 2026
Claire Trevor Theatre
Undergraduate choreographers present an annual concert featuring a dynamic range of dance styles – from contemporary ballet to hip hop and beyond. Showcasing creativity and passion, this performance celebrates movement’s ability to transcend boundaries and ignite powerful emotion. Tickets...
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Dance
Physical Graffiti 2026
May 2, 2026
Claire Trevor Theatre
Undergraduate choreographers present an annual concert featuring a dynamic range of dance styles – from contemporary ballet to hip hop and beyond. Showcasing creativity and passion, this performance celebrates movement’s ability to transcend boundaries and ignite powerful emotion. Tickets...
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Drama
at the very bottom of a body of water
May 7, 2026
Robert Cohen Theatre
Marina swims in a circle of routine every week—she goes to the local fish store, buys a catfish, and makes soup. But this week, her usual fishmonger has disappeared and the comfort of ritual has been destroyed. But does destruction only mean pain and suffering, or could it also mean the...
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M.F.A. Thesis Exhibition (part 2) - spring 2026
May 9, 2026 to May 23, 2026
Contemporary Arts Center Gallery, Room Gallery, University Art Gallery
Artists: Gwyneth Bulawsky, David Ditman, Teresa Ho, Simon Klein, Jacob Lenc and Yuzhe Zhang Solo exhibitions by M.F.A. candidates from UC Irvine’s Department of Art are presented as the conclusion of this two-part spring series. Check out part one starting April 18, 2025.
Drama
at the very bottom of a body of water
May 9, 2026
Robert Cohen Theatre
Marina swims in a circle of routine every week—she goes to the local fish store, buys a catfish, and makes soup. But this week, her usual fishmonger has disappeared and the comfort of ritual has been destroyed. But does destruction only mean pain and suffering, or could it also mean the...
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Music
UCI Opera with UCI Symphony Orchestra: Gian Carlo Menotti’s The Old Maid and the Thief
May 9, 2026
Irvine Barclay Theatre
UCI Opera presents a concert-style performance of Gian Carlo Menotti’s The Old Maid and the Thief, a witty one-act opera about love, deception, and scandal in a quiet town – featuring UC Irvine vocal arts students in a lively showcase of operatic storytelling. Accompanied by the Symphony...
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Drama
at the very bottom of a body of water
May 10, 2026
Robert Cohen Theatre
Marina swims in a circle of routine every week—she goes to the local fish store, buys a catfish, and makes soup. But this week, her usual fishmonger has disappeared and the comfort of ritual has been destroyed. But does destruction only mean pain and suffering, or could it also mean the...
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Music
UCI Jazz Combos - spring 2026
May 13, 2026
Winifred Smith Hall
The Department of Music invites you to an exciting evening of music and improvisation as UC Irvine’s undergraduate jazz students take the stage for their quarterly concert. The performance will feature small student ensembles led by our respected jazz faculty.
Drama
at the very bottom of a body of water
May 13, 2026
Robert Cohen Theatre
Marina swims in a circle of routine every week—she goes to the local fish store, buys a catfish, and makes soup. But this week, her usual fishmonger has disappeared and the comfort of ritual has been destroyed. But does destruction only mean pain and suffering, or could it also mean the...
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Drama
at the very bottom of a body of water
May 14, 2026
Robert Cohen Theatre
Marina swims in a circle of routine every week—she goes to the local fish store, buys a catfish, and makes soup. But this week, her usual fishmonger has disappeared and the comfort of ritual has been destroyed. But does destruction only mean pain and suffering, or could it also mean the...
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Drama
at the very bottom of a body of water
May 15, 2026
Robert Cohen Theatre
Marina swims in a circle of routine every week—she goes to the local fish store, buys a catfish, and makes soup. But this week, her usual fishmonger has disappeared and the comfort of ritual has been destroyed. But does destruction only mean pain and suffering, or could it also mean the...
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Drama
at the very bottom of a body of water
May 16, 2026
Robert Cohen Theatre
Marina swims in a circle of routine every week—she goes to the local fish store, buys a catfish, and makes soup. But this week, her usual fishmonger has disappeared and the comfort of ritual has been destroyed. But does destruction only mean pain and suffering, or could it also mean the...
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Drama
at the very bottom of a body of water
May 16, 2026
Robert Cohen Theatre
Marina swims in a circle of routine every week—she goes to the local fish store, buys a catfish, and makes soup. But this week, her usual fishmonger has disappeared and the comfort of ritual has been destroyed. But does destruction only mean pain and suffering, or could it also mean the...
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Music
ICIT Showcase Concert - spring 2026
May 16, 2026
Experimental Media Performance Lab (xMPL)
Original works by Ph.D. students in Integrated Composition, Improvisation, and Technology (ICIT) showcase innovative approaches to contemporary music-making. Guided by core faculty whose work spans classical composition, computer music, improvisation, and jazz, students explore interdisciplinary...
Music
UCI Jazz Orchestra - spring 2026
May 20, 2026
Winifred Smith Hall
The UCI Jazz Orchestra brings the stage to life with an evening of music ranging from timeless big band favorites to bold contemporary compositions. Showcasing the ensemble’s dynamic sound and improvisational spirit, this concert offers an engaging journey through the jazz tradition. Tickets $10...
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M.F.A. Thesis Exhibition (part 2) - spring 2026
May 23, 2026
Contemporary Arts Center Gallery, Room Gallery, University Art Gallery
Artists: Gwyneth Bulawsky, David Ditman, Teresa Ho, Simon Klein, Jacob Lenc and Yuzhe Zhang Solo exhibitions by M.F.A. candidates from UC Irvine’s Department of Art are presented as the conclusion of this two-part spring series. Check out part one starting April 18, 2025.