1. Global Village Festival
The Irvine Global Village Festival returns to the Great Park, offering a full day of food, art, music and cultural exhibits that celebrate the community. Enjoy family-friendly activities, global cuisine and live entertainment from all around the world. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Oct. 5, cityofirvine.org.
2. Taylor Nation
Prepare to shake it off as Taylor Nation, a Taylor Swift tribute band, returns to Great Park Live. Fans can expect a night of music, food and fun. 6 p.m. Oct. 12, greatparklive.com.
3. UCI volleyball
Cheer on UC Irvine’s women’s volleyball team as it hosts five Big West opponents this month. The Anteaters will face Cal State Northridge (Oct. 4), Cal State Bakersfield (Oct. 5), Cal Poly (Oct. 11), UC Santa Barbara (Oct. 12) and UC Davis (Oct. 24). ucirvinesports.com.
4. Sina Sarlak
Renowned Iranian singer Sina Sarlak will perform at Irvine Barclay Theatre. Known for his connection to traditional Persian music, Sarlak will deliver an authentic experience, featuring iconic Persian hits and traditional instruments such as the tar, kamancheh and daf. 8 p.m. Oct. 11, thebarclay.org.
5. Modern Makers Mart
Shop for locally handmade goods and tasty treats accompanied by live music. Woodbury Town Center, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Oct. 12-13 and at Woodbridge Village Center, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Oct. 26-27, modernmakersmart.com.
6. Pro soccer matches
The Orange County Soccer Club, the highest-tier professional soccer team in the county, will host Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC on Oct.9, New Mexico United on Oct. 19 and Hartford Athletic on Oct. 26. Great Park Championship Soccer Stadium, orangecountysoccer.com.
7. Yoga at the Farm
Experience mindfulness at Irvine Ranch Conservancy’s Native Seed Farm. This all-levels outdoor yoga session invites participants to harmonize with nature while practicing in a serene farm setting. Registration required. 5-6:15 p.m. Thursdays, letsgooutside.org.
8. Celebrity chefs
Join chef and bestselling cookbook author Yotam Ottolenghi for a conversation about his new book, “Comfort.” Hosted by chef Nancy Silverton, the event will include a live cooking demonstration and audience interaction. Irvine Barclay Theatre, 5 p.m. Oct. 13, thebarclay.org.
9. Mountain biking
Take an exhilarating 24-mile mountain bike ride through eight of the 10 single-track trails in Limestone Canyon and Red Rock Wilderness. This four-hour ride features steep descents and rocky sections and is for experienced off-road riders. Registration required. 7:30-11:30 a.m. Oct. 13, letsgooutside.org.
10. Author talk
Meet New York Times bestselling author Abigail Hing Wen at Irvine Heritage Park Library, where she’ll share insights into her “Loveboat, Taipei” trilogy and her latest book, “Kisses, Codes, and Conspiracies,” a Silicon Valley thrillmantic. 4-5:30 p.m. Oct. 8, ocpl.libcal.com.
