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Hello Back Bay Babbuccas,

Welcome to paradise. Friday promises a high of 79, with a slight cooling trend by Sunday. The perfect weather to plan your March moves, drink a 64oz iced coffee and figure out where to put all that vinyl you just bought.

To our new readers—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:

• AirIWater Porsche Show Returns to Costa Mesa

• 64oz Iced Coffee Buckets because why not

• Beach Cleanup

• New Farmers Market coming soon

— Jon Dougher, Publisher, Back Bay Buzz

Air|Water Porsche Event Returns to Costa Mesa

To quote Riley Harper: "in a world of Tesla Model 3s, be a Porsche 911 Targa.” For those of us not born into a Hollywood stunt driving dynasty, the AirIWater Porsche event offers a pristine glimpse into the world of Porsche. On Saturday, April 25, 2026, the fourth annual Air|Water Driven by Mobil 1 will take over the OC Fair and Event Center in Costa Mesa, bringing together a spectacular lineup of everything from air-cooled vintage classics to the latest cutting-edge innovations. Born from the legendary Luftgekühlt series, this year's festival goes all out to celebrate major milestones like 75 years of Porsche Motorsport and the 30th anniversary of the Boxster, complete with a massive 50-vendor trade show and the high-stakes Live Broad Arrow Porsche Auction. The event's location is a perfect fit, as Costa Mesa has a rich, deep-rooted history as a powerhouse hub for the vintage and performance car community; according to local automotive profiles and lifestyle shows like The American Dream TV, the city is famously home to renowned restoration havens like European Collectables, world-class collector networks like the Finish Line Auto Club, and decades of custom hot rod culture. The high-octane weekend will also feature an immersive scenic driving rally and cap off with an exclusive VIP runway reception overlooking the private jet tarmac at John Wayne Airport, cementing it as an unmissable weekend for gearheads and casual admirers alike.

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• Grab a 64oz Iced Coffee Bucket at Grounded Coffee - 3636 E Coast Hwy, NB
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  Info

• Latte Art Throwdown Showdown - Day Dream Surfshop
  Friday Feb 27th
  6pm
  Info

• Get Breakfast at the Farm - Tanaka Farms
  Saturdays
  7:30am-9:45am
  Scope the Menu

• Beach & River Cleanup in Newport Beach

  Saturday Feb 28th

  9:00 am - 11:30 am
  Info

• Back Bay Cleanup and Maintenance - Upper Newport Bay
  Saturday Feb 28th
  9am-11am
  Info

• Strawberry Picking at Tanaka Farms ($29 for Ages 3+)

  Sunday, 01 March

  9:30 am - 3:00 pm
  Info

UPCOMING:

• Newport Needlepoint Club Meetup - Newport Needlepoint
  “2026 is the year for Grandma hobbies”
  Tuesdays 6-8pm
  Info

• Trivia Night - Bootlegger’s Brewery
  Tuesdays 7-9pm
  Directions

• Free Yoga Class - Seed Peoples Market
  Wednesdays @ 10am
  Info

• Baby Goat Yoga - Tanaka Farms
  Saturdays 10am (Hana Field)
  Info

• ABBA Tribute Live - Lido Theater
  Saturday March 7th
  Info

• Live Music, Free Yoga On the Green - The Camp
  Saturday Mar 14th
  10am-4pm
  Info

• The Big Lebowski Free Screening - The Lab
  Hosted by Synth Beer Co, BYO chairs (or rugs)
  Friday Mar 6th
  6pm
  Info
  

• Free Fitness Class: Intro to MELT Method - Newport Coast Community Center
  Saturday Mar 14th
  9am and 9:45am
  Register (class code: NCC276 or NCC277)
  
  

  Overland Expo 2026 - OC Fairgrounds
  March 14-15, Sat 9-5, Sun 9-4
  Info

• Record Store Day - Various Locations
  Saturday Apr 18th
  Check out all locations in The Back Bay Map Room
  

• AirIWater Porsche Lifestyle Event - OC Fairgrounds
  Saturday Apr 25th
  9am-3pm
  Tickets

• Songs in the Canyon - Canyon Park (Costa Mesa)
  June 12-14
  Info
  
  

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THIS WEEKEND:

• Barnyard Storytime at Tanaka Farms ($6/person, 2 and under free)

  Friday, 27 February

  10:30 am - 11:00 am
  Info

• Corona Del Mar Songs and Stories

  Friday, 27 February

  10:30 am - 11:00 am
  Info

• 3 for $6 Movie deal: Puss in Boots - The Lot Fashion Island
  Select Matinee Times
  Saturday Feb 28th - Sunday March 1st
  Info

• Free Movie with Purchase of a Concession Item at Lido Theater Newport Beach

  Saturday, 28 February

  7:00 am - 2:00 pm
  Info

• Beach & River Cleanup in Newport Beach

  Saturday, 28 February

  9:00 am - 11:30 am
  Info

• Upper Newport Bay Habitat Stewards

  Saturday, 28 February

  9:00 am - 11:00 am
  Info

• Lunar New Year Celebration at Fashion Island

  Saturday, 28 February

  12:00 pm - 3:00 pm
  Info

• Complimentary Face Painting, Balloons, Mocktails, and More at Lunar New Year at Irvine Spectrum

  Sunday, 01 March

  12:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Worth The Drive:

• Tell a Fairy Tale Day - River St Kids Club (SJC)
  Tuesday Feb 24th
  10:30am-11:30am
  Info

• Monarch Butterfly Habitat Workdays - Lantern Bay Park (Dana Point)
  Saturday Feb 28th
  9am-12pm
  Info

• Tiny Tots, Little Sprouts at the Ocean Institute - Dana Point
  Spring Session March 2nd-April 23rd
  Info

• Festival of Whales - Dana Point
  Saturday March 7th-8th
  10am-4pm
  Info

Plan Ahead:

• Critter investigations - Upper Newport Bay
  3rd Wednesday of each month
  10-11am
  Info

• Beach & River Cleanup in Newport Beach

  Saturday, 28 February

  9:00 am - 11:30 am
  Info

• Lunar New Year Celebration at Fashion Island

  Saturday, 28 February

  12:00 pm - 3:00 pm
  Info

• Upper Newport Bay Habitat Stewards

  Saturday, 28 February

  9:00 am - 11:00 am
  Info

• Toddler Tea Party with a Princess ($37) - Once Upon an Island (Balboa Island)

  Monday, 02 March

  10:30 am - 11:30 am
  Info

• Stem Workshop - Carters x Kiwi Co. (Tustin Market Place)
  Second Saturday of Every Month
  10am -12pm
  RSVP

• OC Uke Fest - Campus Jax
  Sunday Mar 22nd
  Info
  

Friday Feb 27th: The FullTimers Live at The Shamrock

The FullTimers (Pop - Rock - Covers) - The Shamrock Bar & Grill – Newport Beach
Friday, February 27
9:30PM- 1:00AM
Venue Info

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