Villages of Irvine

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One of the most diverse cities in Southern California

The City of Irvine is rich in cultural experiences and celebrates it by featuring a vast array of festivals, museums, performing art theaters and much more. It's Irvine's of experiencing the world – without having to leave home.

Irvine Barclay Theater: 760-seat theater that offers a wide assortment of international performing arts experiences – ranging from contemporary dance, music, and theater arts.

Irvine Global Village Festival: The City of Irvine celebrates its cultural richness by sponsoring a Global Village Festival, which features arts and crafts, live entertainment and traditional cuisine from places as varied as India, Iran, Russia, and France. With more than 50 cultures represented, the entertainment is equally diverse, from Persian folk music to American Jazz to Chinese dance.

Irvine Museum: Features masters of California's turn-of-the-century impressionist movement and captures the delicate play of light breaking over hills and ocean cliffs.

Beall Center for Art + Technology: Located at the University of California, Irvine, this exhibit delivers a high-tech multimedia art experience with video and interactive displays.