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.

📺️ 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 Here

• Walk 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 9am

• Order 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-8:30pm

• Go 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:

• Kids' Entrepreneur Day in Woodbridge Irvine - Sat 5/17 10am-4pm - Info

• Field of Honor at Castaways Park Newport Beach - Sat 5/16-5/26 - Info

• UPDATED LOCATION: Touch A Truck - Peninsula Park Newport Beach - Sat May 17th 9am - 12pm (consider going early to avoid the crowds/parking) - Info

Friday

• Live At Lunch: Blake Walker - The Camp Courtyard - 12pm-2pm - Info

• I Forget - The Wayfarer - Friday, May 9, 2025, 8:00 PM - Info

• Always, Adele (Tribute) - Campus JAX 8pm - Tickets

• Pure Unadulterated Funk - Tiki Bar - Fri 5/9 7pm - Tickets

Saturday

• It Was Never a Phase (Emo Tribute Fest) - Newport Beach Peninsula - 1pm- Tickets

• Talib Kweli - The Wayfarer - 8:00 PM - Info

• Septic Shock - Tiki Bar - 7pm - Info

• Dirt Road: The Jason Aldean Experience - Campus JAX - 8:30pm - Tickets

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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