Greer's OC

Three years ago Pure Barre Newport Beach introduced Orange County to ballet barre inspired workouts, and now they’re celebrating their third anniversary Friday from 6:30 to 8 p.m. You can join the celebratory event at the studio that will include juice samples from Ritual Cleanse, award-winning wines from OneHopeWine, tasty desserts from Meringue Bake Shop, plus shopping, free massages and raffle items from Harmony Wellness Center. You can also enter to win opportunities from CosmetiCare Plastic Surgery Center and many more.

The studio looks stunning with boutique style touches, hardwood floors, and a spacious workout room with an upgraded sound system and floors. Pure Barre Newport Beach offers a combination of Pilates, yoga and weights in a 55-minute intense session that’s designed to burn fat while toning arms, sculpting thighs, and flattening abs by incorporating elements of ballet.

During a workout, you’ll make small isometric movements at the ballet barre choreographed to uplifting music,  and each session changes to keep it challenging and new. 

Pure Barre Newport Beach is at 234 E. 17th St., Suite 116 in Costa Mesa.

For more information, call 949.230.9131, visit purebarre.com/CA-newportbeach or visit them on Facebook. 

Google Glimpse

The Newport Beach Central Library continues its outstanding authors program, giving locals a chance to meet and hear speakers share their extraordinary stories and work. On Friday, March 2 at 7 p.m don’t miss acclaimed tech journalist and Google expert, Steven Levy at “Glimpse into the Googleplex.”

Levy is the author of “IN THE PLEX: How Google Thinks, Works, and Shapes Our Lives” and he’ll reveal the company’s story from it’s incredible influence and ambition, to some of its faux pas. Tickets cost $55 for general; and $40 for Foundation members. For more information, call 949.548.2411 or email .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) or visit nbplfoundation.org.