Hello Back Bay Begonias, happy Monday.

Perhaps it was a heatwave. The dog days of summer arrived this past weekend as temps peaked just over 80 degrees for the coast, resulting in a hot and sticky conditions more common in Miami than southern California. The heating will continue until morale improves, with highs of 80 expected almost every day this week. Also congratulations to NBPD for finishing first in Cappy’s Waffle-a-thon. The real winners were the children of Make-a-Wish OC+IE.

To the 100ish new readers since our last send—welcome! The Back Bay Buzz delivers just the right amount of news and events for locals in Newport Beach and Costa Mesa. No crime, no politics, no spam—just the good stuff. We scan newspapers, blogs, social media, business journals, and Google alerts so you don’t have to.

In today’s Buzz:

• Lukes Lobster draws crowds

• Best Tiki Bars in OC

• Comedy Show at The Harp

• Super Good Bagel now open at Cannery Village

— Jon Dougher, Publisher, Back Bay Buzz

Luke’s Lobster Makes Its Splash on Balboa

We told you it was coming, and now it’s official: Luke’s Lobster has opened its doors on Marine Avenue, serving up Maine-style lobster rolls to Newport Beach for the first time. The East Coast favorite drew a line down the block on opening day, with locals arriving by foot, golf cart, and anything else that could squeeze onto Balboa Island. The rolls—hefty, buttered, and brimming with sweet lobster—start at $30 and come with chips and a drink, with shrimp, crab, and even a seafood “flight” also on the menu. Luke’s might not be the only lobster roll in town, but the real competition right now is finding parking (and maybe a free towel if you got there early).

The Best Tiki Bars in OC

Who doesn’t like a good tiki bar? Kitschy, rummy, nostalgic and and dimly lit, these make a great spot for date nights, late night hangs and exploring truly decadent food and drinks. Our friends at The Scene OC put together a list of the best tiki bars in OC and we had to share. This will make a good addition to The Map Room. Have an idea of the best spots to visit you want us to research? Give us a buzz at [email protected].

THIS WEEK:

• Comedy Show - The Harp Inn
  Monday Aug 25th
  7-9pm
  Info

• Summer Beast Feast: Salmon - Cucina Enoteca
  “Babe are you ok? You’ve barely touched your salmon corndog…”
  Wed Sep 27th
  6pm
  Reserve

• End of Summer Party - The Whaler
  Hosted by Newps Social Club “The first social club for girls in their 20s”
  Thurs Aug 28th
  6-8pm
  Info

• 🔗 Check out Super Good Bagel 🥯 , now open at Cannery Village
  512 31st Street, Newport Beach
  Info

UPCOMING:

• Candlelight Concert: Rings and Dragons - Hyatt Regency NB
  Sat Aug 30th
  Tickets
  

• Tunes at the Dunes: Flashback Heart Attack - Newport Dunes
  Sun Aug 31
  5-8pm
  Info

• School Spirit Weekend - Buffalo Exchange (The Lab)
  Sat Sep 6th- Sun Sep 7th
  Info

• REDO Vintage Market - OC Fairgrounds
  Sep 12-13th
  Info

• Pacific Wine and Food Classic - Newport Dunes

  Sat Sep 20th 1pm-5pm

  Tickets

• Art in the Park - Newport Beach Civic Center Green
  Live Music, Artwork, Sculpture, food & wine pavilion, kids activity
  Sat Sep 20th 10-5pm
  Info

• Sparks & S’mores - Urban Workshop Costa Mesa
  free s’mores, blacksmithing
  Monday Sep 22nd
  6pm-9pm
  RSVP

• Art Walk - The Camp
  Fri Sep 26th
  4-8pm
  Info

• Chili Cook Off - Estancia Park (CM)
  Sun Sep 28th
  11am-4pm
  Info

• Newport Beach Volleyball Invitational - NB
  October 7-11
  Info

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THIS WEEK:

• Hot Mom Walk - Wakeham Park
  Mon Aug 25th
  10am
  Info

• Teen Art Workshop at Costa Mesa Donald Dungan Library
  Tuesday, 26 August

  5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
  Info

• Newport Beach Lego Wednesday at Mariners Library
  Wednesday, 27 August

  3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
  Info

• Kids Club Craft at IKEA Costa Mesa (Register!)
  Wednesday, 27 August

  5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
  Info

• Little Seedlings Storytime at Sherman Library and Gardens in Corona Del Mar Friday, 29 August

  10:00 am - 10:30 am
  Info

• Coffee & Mom Walk in Newport Beach
  Friday, 29 August

  10:00 am - 12:00 pm
  Info

 Farmers Markets🥬🥕:

Costa Mesa - SOCO (Saturdays 9-2)

Corona Del Mar - PCH & Marguerite (Saturdays 9-1)

Newport Beach - Newport Pier (Sunday 9-1)

FAMILY PLAN AHEAD:

• $5 Movies at AMC - AMC Tustin, Irvine
  “Get a steal of a deal on tickets to some of your favorite past animated films every week with Summer Movie Camp, now through 8/13”
  Info

• Midnight Market Halloween Boutique at Rogers Gardens
  Friday Aug 29th- Daily after that

  9:00 am - 6:00 pm

  2301 San Joaquin Hills Rd, Corona Del Mar, CA 92625, USA
  Info

• Art Walk - The Camp
  Fri Sep 26th
  4-8pm
  Info

Bands in Town(s):

🎵 ⏩️ PLAN AHEAD

• ZZ TOP - FOGHAT - Pacific Ampitheatre - Sat Aug 30th - Tickets

• Mickey Avalon (yes That Mickey Avalon)- Wayfarer
  Sat October 18th

Thanks! Please ignore any typos, our editor had a mild case of heatstroke.

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