The City of Irvine’s annual summer tradition returns on Sunday, July 7, 2019, when the Sizzlin’ Summer Concert Series kicks off at Mike Ward Community Park in Woodbridge!

The community is invited to a series of six free family-friendly concerts in the park covering a variety of musical tastes — from modern country and classic rock to classical symphony and ’80s new wave.

Festivities include a children’s play area and gournet food trucks.

Councilmember Melissa Fox introducing 2018 High School Youth Action Team Akustikoff Award winner Sara Peyton King.

Guests should bring chairs and blankets; layered clothing is recommended.

Bring a picnic basket or purchase treats from the gourmet food trucks!

Mike Ward Community Park – Woodbridge is located at 20 Lake Road, Irvine.

Here’s the lineup for the 2019 Sizzlin’ Summer Concert Series:

• Sunday, July 7, 5:30 p.m.: Pop Gun Rerun (’80s Tribute)
  Pop Gun Rerun performs the greatest hits of ’80s. Get ready to rock out on the dance floor to this premier ’80s live music experience.

• Sunday, July 14, 5:30 p.m.: The Suffragettes (Pop Variety)
  The Suffragettes are an all-female group that will perform your favorite Top 40 hits. They will be sure to fill the park with your favorite tunes, so get ready to sing along. At 6:30 p.m., enjoy an intermission performance by Saveena Patel, the Irvine High School Youth Action Team Akustikoff winner.

• Sunday, July 21, 5:30 p.m.: The Trip (Rocking the Decades)
  The Trip is a high energy band that will take you on a fun-filled musical journey through the ’60s, ’70s, ’80s, and ’90s — all the way to today!

• Sunday, July 28, 5:30 p.m.: The Country Club (Country Hits)
  This dynamic band will perform the best of country’s current hits along with a few crowd favorites from other genres. At 6:30 p.m. get ready to kick up your boots and join us for a free country line dance instruction at intermission.

• Sunday, August 4: Pacific Symphony in the Cities
  • 5:30 p.m.: Musical Playground for Children
  • 7 p.m. Pacific Symphony Concert

Enjoy a must-do summer tradition: a free outdoor concert by Pacific Symphony, led by Music Director Carl St. Clair.

• Sunday, August 11, 5:30 p.m.: Tijuana Dogs (Dance Party Rock)
  The Tijuana Dogs are a popular Orange County rock band. This high energy party rock band will have you up and dancing the entire time.

For more information, visit cityofirvine.org/specialevents or call 949-724-6606.

See you there!