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Dangerous Stories · October 1–3, 2026

THE BECKMAN
CENTER

Dangerous Stories takes place at the Beckman Center of the National Academies in Irvine, California, next to the UC Irvine campus and three miles from John Wayne Airport.

Address
100 Academy Way
Irvine, CA 92617
Airport
SNA
3 miles, 8 minutes
Parking
Free
On site, no permit
Rooms
Four
All on one floor

THE FOUR ROOMS

  • Auditorium

  • Huntington Room

  • Atrium

  • Newport Room

AUDITORIUM HUNTINGTON ATRIUM NEWPORT ENTRANCE ← PARKING ACADEMY WAY

THE BUILDING

The Beckman Center’s covered arcade, looking towards the lobby doors.
Walking in
The empty auditorium, stage and screen above rows of fixed seats.
The Auditorium
The Huntington Room, set in rows facing a projection screen.
The Huntington Room

GETTING THERE

Address
The Beckman Center of the National Academies, 100 Academy Way, Irvine, CA 92617
Venue phone
(949) 721-2200
Parking
Free on-site parking. No permit required.
From the airport
John Wayne Airport (SNA) is three miles away, about eight minutes by car.
Wifi
Free guest wifi is available. Network details will be provided at registration.
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ACCESS

  • Accessible parking spaces in the free on-site lot
  • Wheelchair ramps and level access to outdoor spaces
  • Fully accessible restrooms with push-pad door openers
  • Wheelchair seating in the Auditorium, with wheelchair access to the stage
  • Elevator to the second floor
  • Braille signage throughout the building
  • Service animals welcome

Additional accommodations

We have not yet confirmed whether an assistive listening system, ASL or CART interpretation, or a quiet room will be available. If you need any of these, or another accommodation, please email us and we will follow up with you directly.

jonathanmiranda@californiafamilyinstitute.org

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