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Mother's Day events, Newport Beaches reopen, Pickleball social


We’re calling it now: our editor is going to get way too confident this weekend and get sunburned to the shade of a 7-Eleven hotdog. If Monday’s BBB reads like it was written through a heat haze of sun poisoning, you’ll know why.
That said, the forecast is all sunshine and soft breezes—ideal patio weather for a Mother’s Day brunch. We also know this day can be complicated, so we’ve included events you can enjoy with anyone special in your life.
Now go soak up that vitamin D while you still can—May Gray is waiting in the wings.
In today’s Buzz:
It’s a good day to be a mother
Newport and Huntington Beaches reopen after sewage spill
Pickleball social
— Jon Dougher, Publisher, Back Bay Buzz

Mother’s Day Events
💆 Mother's Day Mini Massages at ECO Now
Come experience a free mini massage using our best-selling Rapid Relief Balm (available at all Eco Now stores). Whether you’re bringing mom or taking a moment for yourself, you’ll feel why so many people swear by it.
Location: Eco Now 2930 Bristol St Unit A102, Costa Mesa
Time: Sat 5/10 11am-5pm
🌹 Roses & Rose Cabana Package
Pamper the mama in your life with an all day poolside cabana stay-cation.
Location: Pelican Hill Resort
Time: 5/10-5/11 All Day
✝️ Mother's Day Celebration at Mariners Church
Bring your family to the 5:30p service and celebrate afterward with photo opps, live music, desserts, food trucks, and a kids activity to make a "breakfast in bed" kit for mom!
Location: Mariners Church - 5001 Newport Coast Dr, Irvine
Time: Sat 5/10 5pm
🛍️ Mother’s Day Marketplace Presented by the Female Maker Market
Shop local small businesses, enjoy live entertainment, a flower bar, live poetry and complimentary coffee for the first 100 guests, courtesy of Coffee Cart OC.
Location: Lido Village
Time: Sat 5/10 10a-4p
🧺 Mother's Day Luncheon at Tanaka Farms ($49-$79)
Enjoy a relaxing afternoon with the best views of the farm. Our all-you-can-eat menu will feature farm fresh vegetables, refreshing salads, delicious entree options for all ages, as well as desserts and beverages.
Location: Tanaka Farms
Time: Sun 5/11 10am-2pm
🧘 Root & Rise Mother's Day Yoga at Segerstrom for the Arts
Join us for a gentle yoga flow followed by a soothing sound bath and Tai Chi class! Whether you’re a mom, honoring a mom, or simply looking for a peaceful way to start your day, this is the perfect gift to share with your loved ones!
Location: Seagerstrom
Time: Sun 5/11 10am
💃 Mother’s Day At Cafe Sevilla
Treat mom to brunch & bottomless mimosas from 10am-3pm while listening to live Latin music. During brunch, all moms will receive a complimentary glass of champagne. Our dinner menu is also available all day.
Location: Cafe Sevilla (CM, Triangle Square)
Time: 10am-11pm
Beaches Reopen After Sewage Spill

A 4,000-gallon sewage spill has led to the closure of a stretch of coastline from the Talbert Channel at Huntington State Beach to Grant Street in Newport Beach. The spill, caused by a sewer line blockage due to grease and tree roots in Costa Mesa, prompted officials to prohibit swimming, surfing, and diving in the affected areas. The beaches will remain closed until water quality tests confirm it's safe to reopen. Update: It seems the beaches have reopened, but rain advisories are still in effect for some portions. For updates, visit OCBeachInfo.com.
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📺️ WHAT TO WATCH 📺️
We binged The Four Seasons (Netflix) this week, a surprisingly thoughtful look at adult relationships. It reminded us that we need to renew our car registration, and also book a date night. And also stop projecting our insecurities onto our significant other. It goes deep, is what I’m trying to say. Here’s what else we are binging this weekend.
Friendship. I Love You Man, but off it’s meds (Theaters)
Fight or Flight. Josh Hartnett as a blonde. (Theaters)
Poker Face, season two premiere. (Peacock)
Nonnas. How do you say Mother’s Day in Italian? (Netflix)
David Spade: Dandelion (Prime Video)
Conan O'Brien Must Go, season two premiere. (Max)
—WHAT TO DO—
Detox at The Camp
Free yoga in the courtyard at The Camp, BYOM (bring your own mat) Friday 5/9 8am or 9am ( if you read this before 7:30, you just might make it!) . RSVP HereWalk a 5k in Her Shoes
Missed yoga at the Camp? Celebrate Mother’s Day with movement, community, and sunshine! Join Mom Walk Costa Mesa and One Sol for a fun and empowering 5K walk or run designed for moms, families, and friends open to all ages. Sat 5/10 9amOrder a Flight (of Espresso Martinis)
🍸☕️✨ Wild Goose Tavern - Introducing the NEW Espresso Martini Flight featuring… Classic Espresso Martini, Nut Me Up, Choco-Lit, Coco Bang-Bang! 🍫🥜🥥Play Pickleball, Make Friends
Pickleball Social at The Tennis and Pickleball Club at Newport Beach - Fri 5/9 5:30pm-8:30pmGo Ber-Cirque: Seagerstrom: Troupe Vertigo enchants with an evening of breathtaking artistry, where cirque acrobatics, classical dance, and the best of Broadway melodies blend into an unforgettable symphonic spectacle. - 5/9-5/10
Get in Shape: There’s still time before beach season
Booze it Up with these May Cocktails
Booze it Down with these High End (NA) Bottles

UPCOMING:
30th Annual Balboa Island Artwalk - Balboa Island - Sun 5/18 - 9am-5pm - Info
Newport Beach Wine & Spirits Festival - Balboa Bay Resort - Fri 5/23 - Sun 5/25 - 1-5pm - Info
Beach Cleanup - Tower 71, Newport Beach - Sat 5/24 8-12pm - Info
Newport Beach TV Fest - Jun 5-8 - Info
🍕 Half-Off Pizzas - Stag Bar - Every Tuesday - Dine-in Only - Info

Friday
61🌡️ 76 I ⛅️ I 7% Rain I 🌬️ ↗️WSW 10mph
Saturday
61🌡️ 77 I ☁️ I 7% Rain I 🌬️ ↗️WSW 10mph
Sunday
60🌡️ 71 I ⛅️ I 6% Rain I 🌬️ ⬆️ SSW 9mph
🌊 Water temp = 61º

This Weekend:
Little Seedlings Storytime - Sherman Library CDM Fri 5/9 10-10:30am - Info
Bounce Houses, Games, and Activities at Be Kind Fest - Palm Court Arts Complex (Irvine) - Sat 5/10 10am - 6pm - Tickets
Bike Skills Workshop w/ Bike Course & Free Helmets in Costa Mesa - Sat 5/10 10am-2pm - Info
Newport Dunes Outdoor Movies (Free Except for Parking) - Sat 5/10 7pm - Info
Root & Rise Mother's Day Yoga at Segerstrom for the Arts - Sunday 5/11 10am-11am - Info
PLAN AHEAD:

Friday
Saturday
Sunday
Mitch Polzak Twang-A-Palooza - Campus JAX - 4pm - Tickets
Plan Ahead:
BECK - Pacific Ampitheatre - Wed 7/30 7:30pm - Tickets
Thanks! Please ignore any typos, our editor’s hands are still greasy from applying tanning lotion. We have told him repeatedly that he needs a higher SPF.
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