Hello Back Bay barnacles, happy Monday.

We aren’t going to lie: there isn’t much happening this week. We hope you don’t have to fly anywhere. We would like to thank all veterans for all they have done and continue to do for our great Nation 🇺🇸 . We are entering the mid November fog that can only be burned off by the rapid and merciless realization that 2026 is only 7 weeks away. Now is the time to lock in your Thanksgiving and Friendsgiving plans, finish the gift lists, and perhaps splurge on a real umbrella.

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:

• New Sando Shop coming to CM

• Ceramics and Wine at Semi Tropic

• Santa Sighting at Bass Pro Shop

— Jon Dougher, Publisher, Back Bay Buzz

Sandoitchi Is Landing In Costa Mesa

The cult-favorite Japanese sando shop is opening its second brick-and-mortar at 562 W. 19th St. (1,800 sq. ft., planned hours 7am–7pm). Born in Dallas in 2020, Sandoitchi built a national following with pop-ups—think Coachella cameos and long lines—before choosing OC as a “second home.” County health records show plans are approved for construction, with an opening targeted for Q1 2026. Expect the signature milk-bread sandos and a tight, grab-and-go vibe.

THIS WEEK:

• Ceramic Ornament Workshop - Semi Tropic Wines, Neighbors Ceramics
  Wed Nov 12th
  7-9pm
  Info

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

• Wine Fair - Milligram Costa Mesa
  Fri Nov 14th
  6pm-8pm
  Info

UPCOMING:

• Landers 777 Party - Landers Supply House
  Sat Nov 15th
  11-6pm
  Info

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

• Movie Night on the Lawn: The Holiday - Pasea HB
  Thurs Nov 20th
  5-8:30pm
  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

WHAT’S GOING ON IN SOUTH OC?

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THIS WEEK:

• Family Photos at Santa's Wonderland - Bass Pro Shops Irvine

  Monday, 10 November (Open Daily until Christmas)

  9:00 am - 7:00 pm
  Info

• PJ Storytime at Mariners Library Newport Beach

  Monday, 10 November

  6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
  Info

• Seaside Kids Concert with Magic Steps Studio at Lido Village

  Thursday, 13 November

  10:30 am - 11:15 am
  Info

• Little Lido Storytime at Lido Village Books

  Thursday, 13 November

  10:00 am - 10:45 am
  Info

• Family Storytime at Costa Mesa Donald Dungan Library

  Thursday, 13 November

  10:30 am - 11:00 am
  Info
  

FAMILY PLAN AHEAD:

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

  Nov 14th - Dec 31st

  4:30 pm - 9:00 pm
  Info

• Movie Night on the Lawn: The Holiday - Pasea HB
  Thurs Nov 20th
  5-8:30pm
  Info

• Holiday Train and Carousel Opens - South Coast Plaza
  Fri Nov 21st
  

• Snoopy House - Costa Mesa City Hall
  Fri Dec 12-19th
  5:30-8:30pm
  Info

• Holiday Hootenanny - Salty Bear Brewing
  With Little Folk Club Sing-a-long
  Sat Dec 13th
  4-6pm
  Info

Thanks! Please ignore any typos, our editor is claiming that any temp under 70 degrees qualifies as a “hostile work environment”.

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