In today’s Buzz:

• OCC Planetarium Reopens

• New Eaglets Just Dropped

• Plan Ahead for St. Patrick’s Day

Let’s dive in!

Jon Dougher, Back Bay Buzz

📺️ WHAT TO WATCH 📺️ 

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• Mickey 17 - Starship Troopers meets Groundhog Day. (Theaters)

• Sinners - Peaky Blinders meets Trueblood - (Theaters)

• Queen of the Ring - As in the Pro Wrestling ring. (Theaters)

• The Righteous Gemstones - season four premiere. (Max)

• Daredevil: Born Again - I lost money betting this would be a flop (Disney+)

• CHAOS: The Manson Murders - (Netflix)

• Andrew Schulz’s new special, Life - (Netflix)

—WHAT TO DO—

• 🦐 Last Minute Restaurant Week Specials - The party continues until Saturday -  Click here for full list of OC Restaurant Week Restaurants

• 🙆‍♀️Celebrate Woman’s Month with Free Ear-piercing, Tiny Tattoos - May Martin - Sat 3/8 - Info

• 🏍️ Golden State Comedy Show - Gremlin Garage (CM) - Saturday March 8th 7:30p - Tickets

• 📅 Mingle with Singles - Helmsman Alehouse - Fri 3/7 530p-830p - Info

• 🥊 Get Out Your Boxing Gloves - Boxing class benefiting Project Youth OC - Sat 3/8 12:30 - Info

• 🐟️ Barter for Bait & Tackle - Sportfishing Expo - OC Fairgrounds - Fri-Sun - Tickets

• 🍻 Pre-Game for St. Paddy’s Day - Check out our running list of the best pubs and breweries for St. Paddy’s Day Map Here

—NOTABLE HEADLINES—

Planetarium Reopens at OCC

Orange Coast College’s Planetarium in Costa Mesa hosted a grand reopening last week on Saturday, March 1st, following an upgrade to its six-projector system. After a temporary closure in January for necessary repairs, the planetarium’s system, which projects images onto a 70-foot dome, is now more advanced than ever, offering sharper and crisper visuals. The reopening event featured free screenings of three films related to earth science, space exploration, and astronomy, including Magic Tree House: Space Mission, Birth of Planet Earth, and Habitat Tierra in both English and Spanish. In addition to the films, there are various activities and exhibits for families, including NASA-style mission coin making, solar telescope viewings, and visits to the Dennis Kelly Aquarium. The community is invited to explore the world of science and astronomy right here in Costa Mesa. Click here for more info.

Famous Eagles Hatch New Brood

We know Big Bear isn’t exactly local enough for a local newsletter, but guaranteed your local elementary school student knows Jackie and Shadow, the two eagle influencers that star in our favorite reality TV show: Friends of Big Bear Valley Live Eagle Cam.

Jackie and Shadow, a pair of bald eagles residing near Big Bear Lake in the San Bernardino Mountains, have become a YouTube sensation, captivating thousands of viewers through the Friends of Big Bear Valley's live-streamed eagle cam that allows viewers 24/7 access to these eagle’s everyday lives. Jackie, believed to be the first eaglet hatched in Big Bear Valley, and her mate Shadow have become local celebrities in Big Bear. Their nest, situated 145 feet high in a Jeffrey pine tree overlooking Big Bear Lake, has been the site of numerous nesting attempts since they paired up in 2017.

Over the years, they've faced challenges, including predators, blizzards and unsuccessful hatches, but have persevered, raising chicks like Simba and Spirit. This week, they welcomed two new eaglets, marking a hopeful turn after previous setbacks. Their journey continues to inspire wildlife enthusiasts worldwide, highlighting both the challenges and resilience of these majestic birds. Welcome to the party, eaglets!!

—PLAN AHEAD—

• 🍕 Half-Off Pizzas - Stag Bar - Every Tuesday - Dine-in Only - Info

• 🧘‍♂️ Pre-Detox for St. Paddy’s Day (free yoga, Celtic Music, Clothing Swap, for those that like their granola Extra Crunchy)- The Camp - Fri 3/14 - Info

• ☘️ Luck of the Irish St. Paddy’s Day Pub Crawl - Pubs Various, NB - Sat 3/15 - Tickets

• 🎟️ Rent in Concert - Segerstrom Arts Center - Sat 3/15 7:30p - Tickets

• ⛳️ Hoag Classic Golf Tournament - Mar 19th-23rd - Tickets

• 🥫 St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Packing Party - Volunteer to help sort and pack food from the ongoing food drive in partnership with Project Hope Alliance - Sunday 3/23 11:45a - RSVP

• 🗝️ All-Island Garage Sale - Balboa Island - Saturday April 12th 7:30a-1p - Info

• 🛥️ Newport Beach International Boat Show - Want to hobnob with some bajillionaires? Check out the Newport Beach International Boat Show (NBIBS, s’cyute) and be sure to invite us out for a sunset cruise once you lock down a sugar zaddy - May 2nd-4th - Tickets

—WEATHER—

Friday

45🌡️ 58 I ☀️ I 0% Rain I 8mph 🌬️ 

Saturday

46🌡️ 61 I ☀️ I 0% Rain I 7mph 🌬️ 

Sunday

47🌡️ 64 I ☀️ I 0% Rain I 6mph 🌬️ 

Water temp = 57º

—FAMILY FRIENDLY—

• Root & Rise: Healing Hootenanny Kids Yoga & Little Folk Club - Segerstrom Arts Center - Sun 3/9 - 10am - Info

• Spring Carnival - St. Andrew’s Presbyterian - Sun 3/9 3p-6p - Tickets

ICYMI:

Lucky Little’s Play Date Brings St. Patrick’s Day Fun to Irvine

Poppy Seed Market in Irvine hosted a lively Lucky Little’s Play Date, organized by The Little Sensory Box Co. The St. Patrick’s Day-themed event featured hands-on sensory bin stations on the patio, where little ones (infants to age five) dug into creative play. For $20, kids got a snack and built their own take-home mini sensory bin, while parents sipped coffee from a pop-up cart. Music kept the energy up, and the setup was impressively clean—especially welcome during flu season. A well-run, charming event that we’d happily attend again! Click here for more info on Poppyseed Market.

PLAN AHEAD:

• 🎶 Little Lido Music Class with Zach Churchill - The Lido Deck (Lido Village) 3/13 10:30a

• 🧚 Free Fairy Broom Workshop - The Camp - Fri 3/14 3p - RSVP

• 🎶 Little Lido Music Class w/ Magic Steps - The Lido Deck (Lido Village) - 3/30 10:30a

LIVE MUSIC

Friday

Columbian Latin Soul - Cafe Sevilla - 8-10

MSSV (Jazz/Punk)- Wayfarer - 7-9p - Tickets

Saturday

Robert Incelli Latin Jazz - Cafe Sevilla - 8-10

Thanks! Please ignore any typos, our editor slipped in his Temu galoshes and broke his fall with his Temu umbrella and sprained his little Temu fingers.