Upcoming Events at Soka University

May 2019

CHAOS THEORY: Carol Paquet and Sheryl Daane-Chestnut
Through May 5 – 9 am – 5 pm, M-F

Location:

Founders Hall Art Gallery FREE

Explore this body of work which engages both the unpredictability and order in nature.

Soka University’s 18th Annual International Festival
Saturday, May 4, 10:30 am – 5 pm

Location:

Peace Lake area FREE admission, $10 cash parking on campus

Indonesian satay? Thai meat balls? Takoyaki? Boba tea? 500 dancers and musicians on four stages? Ethnic jewelry and clothing? Ways to support local non-profits? Enjoy the International Festival!

SOKAx Talks
Wednesday, May 8, 5 – 7pm

Location:

Pauling Hall 216 FREE

SOKAx Talks is an event inspired by TEDx Talks. Soka seniors will give powerful 11 minutes talks that spread ideas and generate conversation.

35th SUA Student Music Recital
Friday, May 10, 7 – 9pm

Location:

Soka Performing Arts Center FREE

Sponsored by the Creative Arts Program

Earth, Air, Fire & Water Opening Reception
Thursday, May 16 5:30 – 7:30 pm Show continues M-F, 9 am – 5 pm, through August 31.

Location:

Founders Hall 2nd floor Art Gallery FREE

Natasha Shoro is a contemporary artist based in Irvine. “Earth, Air, Fire and Water” celebrates Natasha’s relationship with nature and it is through these elements that she unfolds her inner being.

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12th Annual South Orange County Senior Summit
Thursday, May 17, 8 am – 12:30 pm Concert: 1 pm

Location:

Recreation Center and Soka Performing Arts Center FREE

Supervisor Lisa Bartlett, the Office on Aging, Age Well Senior Services and Soka University present “Back to the Future of Aging and Dementia” with experts, exhibitors, free breakfast and lunch and a special concert in Soka Performing Arts Center at 1 pm with celebrated pianist Wan-Chin Chang.

June 2019

UC Irvine Presents: A Tribute to Bernard Gilmore
Sunday, June 9, 4pm

Location:

Soka Performing Arts Center

Journey To Freedom – A Tribute to Bernard Gilmore
The UCI Symphony Orchestra and University of Kansas Orchestra, conducted by twin brothers Stephen Tucker (UCI) and Paul Tucker (KU), will perform a program featuring Bernard Gilmore.

City of Aliso Viejo’s Free Document Shredding and E-Waste Collection
Saturday, June 22, 9am – 12pm

Location:

Parking Lot A FREE

Shred your sensitive documents onsite and recycle your e-waste during the City of Aliso Viejo’s annual drive-through event in Soka University parking lot A. For more information, call 949-425-2506.

Parnassus Society Awards Concert with Omer Quartet
Saturday, June 22, 7:30pm

Location:

Soka Performing Arts Center

Omer Quartet, recipient of the 2019 Parnassus Society Award, won First Prize in the 2017 Young Concert Artists International Auditions.

Water Lantern Festival
Sunday, June 23, 5 – 10pm

Location:

Peace Lake

Water Lantern Festival brings people together in a magical night that includes food, music, and beauty as the lanterns light up the water. Family, friends, and strangers join in to celebrate life together.

August 2019

Shakespeare Under the Stars: The Comedy Of Errors
Wednesday, August 7, 7 – 9pm

Location:

Campus Green FREE

Presented by Shakespeare by the Sea. Sponsored by Soka University and the City of Aliso Viejo. Bring picnics, low-backed beach chairs and blankets to settle in under the stars for classic entertainment.