Hello Back Bay Boos, happy Monday.

We are happy to report the occupants of the plane that crash landed on the sand Thursday night in Huntington Beach (the Crash Landing Capital of Orange County), were uninjured. In other news, residents recently evacuated for a gas leak on the Peninsula returned to their homes, while the home where the leak originated from remains red-tagged. When we said we wanted to be spooked this halloween that’s not what we meant. Lots to do, we have updated the list of events for this week to focus on Halloween festivities to kick off the season.

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:

• Bear Flag coming to 17th

• Horror Movie Trivia at the Goose

• Singles Parties, Costume Parties, bar crawls

— Jon Dougher, Publisher, Back Bay Buzz

Cost Mesa: New Bear Flag Coming to Old Santa Monica Seafood Location on 17th

Bear Flag Fish Co. is angling for Costa Mesa. The Newport-born “wave-to-table” favorite is working with the city to open at 154 E. 17th St. (the former Santa Monica Seafood space). Health agency records show the project is in active review, with an “unable to approve plans” note as of Oct. 6—so not open yet, but moving through the hoops.

Founded in 2007 by owner/fisherman Thos Carson, Bear Flag runs its own boats (Bear Flag OG, II, III) chasing swordfish and bluefin along the California coast with a focus on sustainability. You already know the hits from their Peninsula, Crystal Cove, and HB spots: fish tacos and burritos, poke bowls, platters, chowder, plus a market counter and sushi bar. Fun fact: all seafood runs through their Costa Mesa distribution hub—making the 17th st location a natural choice. Fun Fact: former NB store employee Mattson Smith went on to found Seager Co, a local favorite menswear and outdoor gear brand known for its unique blend of surf and western aesthetics.

THIS WEEK:

• Last Week to Visit the Midnight Market - Roger’s Gardens
  Every day until Oct 31st
  9am-6pm
  Info

• Horror Movie Trivia - Wild Goose Tavern
  Wed Oct 29th
  7-9pm
  Info

• Singles Halloween Party - Lido House (Topside Roof Deck)
  Thurs Oct 30th
  7pm
  Info

• Taittinger Halloween Costume Party - Hi-Time Wine Cellars
  Friday Oct 31st
  2pm-8pm (first seating at the wine bar is 4:30pm, next is 6:45pm)
  Info

• Halloween Party - Semi Tropic Wines
  Fri Oct 31st
  Info

• Newport Beach Halloween Bar Crawl
  Fri Oct 31st
  5-11pm
  Tickets

• Blackie’s Halloween Night - Blackie’s Bar
  Fri Oct 31st
  All Day
  Info

UPCOMING:

• Let’s Save Lives Gala - Balboa Bay Resort
  Sat Nov 8
  5pm
  Info

• OC Singles Mixer - Westwood Coast
  Thurs Nov 13th
  6-9pm
  Info

• Vintage Crawl - Various Locations
  Hosted by Silver Wings Vintage and Edgewater Rose Regalia
  Sat Nov 15th
  9am-4pm
  Info
  

• Artisan Marketplace - Environmental Nature Center (Newport)
  eco-friendly, handmade, one-of-a-kind creations
  Sun Dec 7
  11am-4pm
  Info

• Awakened Lifestyle Expo - Norma Hertzog Community Center
  Sun Dec 7th
  9:30am-9pm
  Info

• All CHOC Guilds Holiday Tree Luncheon - The Westin South Coast Plaza
  Sun Dec 7th
  10am
  Info

• Newport Beach Boat Parade Guide
  Click Here for the Guide
  Register your boat here

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THIS WEEK:

• Inclusive Trunk or Treat at Tumble-n-Dots in Irvine

  Monday, 27 October

  6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
  Info

• Halloween Movies: Hocus Pocus at the Pendry Newport Beach

  Tuesday, 28 October

  6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
  Info

• Kids Club Craft at IKEA Costa Mesa (Register!)

  Wednesday, 29 October

  5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
  Info

• Dia de Los Muertos tote Bags - A family craft session at Costa Mesa Donald Dungan Library

  Wednesday, 29 October

  4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
  Info

• Costume Candy Walk at Costa Mesa Mesa Verde Library

  Thursday, 30 October

  4:30 pm - 5:30 pm
  Info

• Wild Tales Storytime, Hike, and Craft in Newport Beach (RSVP!)

  Friday, 31 October

  10:00 am - 11:00 am
  Info

• Halloween Treats & Fun at Press & Moka Coffee Shop + Langson Art Museum in Irvine

  Friday, 31 October

  7:30 am - 4:00 pm
  Info

FAMILY PLAN AHEAD:

• Nature Scavenger Hunt at Muth Interpretive Center in Newport Beach

  Saturday, 08 November

  9:30 am - 12:30 pm
  Info

• Dream Glow Fest at Wild Rivers Waterpark ($25-$36)

  Nov 14th - Dec 31st

  4:30 pm - 9:00 pm
  Info

Thanks! Please ignore any typos, our editor can’t move his arms after trying prone paddleboarding for the first time.

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