Great Gables Events – weekend of August 25

Greetings,

We’re counting down the final days of August this week, leading us to the big Labor Day weekend. Have a quick look at the upcoming opportunities to meet up with family and friends with this list of Great Gables Events.

Robert and Robin Burr

The Fencer at Gables Cinema
An elite Estonian fencer hiding from Stalin’s secret police in the 1950s finds safe haven working as a teacher in a remote village, but his rapport with the students in his fencing club arouses the jealousy of the school’s principal and jeopardizes his safety. Based on the true life story of Endel Nelis, The Fencer is an affecting portrait of a decent man who risks his life to uphold a bond of trust with his students. Coral Gables Art Cinema is located at 260 Aragon. Call 786-385-9689 or visit the web site for details. http://www.gablescinema.org

Marjorie Prime at Cosford Cinema
In the near future, a time of artificial intelligence: 86-year-old Marjorie (veteran actress Lois Smith) — a jumble of disparate, fading memories — has a handsome new companion (Emmy Winner Jon Hamm) who looks like her deceased husband and is programmed to feed the story of her life back to her. Cosford Cinema is located on the second floor of the Memorial Classroom building on UM campus. Cash only. Call 305-284-4861. http://www.cosfordcinema.com

Miami Spice specials at Gables Restaurants
It’s that time of year. Gables restaurants are rolling out their Miami Spice fixed price menus. Lunches (and brunches) are $23, while dinners are set at $39 through September. There is no membership or sign-up required to enjoy Miami Spice. Simply visit the individual webpage of the restaurant you want to visit and make sure to check the days of the week that the restaurant offers Miami Spice lunch/brunch or dinner. Reservations are strongly recommended. http://www.miamiandbeaches.com/special-offers/monthly-deals/miami-spice-month/miami-spice-month-search-results/?loc=CORALGAB&progcode=Spice

Last Curtain: Informed Consent at GableStage
Morality and bioethics collide on stage. With genomic breakthroughs happening at breakneck speed, we can learn more about what our futures may hold than ever before. But how much should we know? And who gets to decide? An electrifying new play by Deborah Zoe Laufer, one of the most exciting voices in American theater, Informed Consent is a powerful drama about one woman’s quest to answer the mysteries of science and her own life. Inspired by a landmark court case between one of the country’s largest universities and a Native American tribe based in the Grand Canyon, Informed Consent takes us into the personal and national debate about science v. belief, and whether our genetics defines our fate. The play begins this weekend and continues through August 27. GableStage is located at the Biltmore Hotel, 1200 Anastasia Ave. Call 305-445-1119. http://www.gablestage.org

Fuerza Flamenca at Bellmont
Welcome Ballet Flamenco La Rosa, one of the best professional Flamenco companies in the U.S. performing at Bellmont’s: “Fuerza Flamenca,” under the Artistic Direction of founder Ilisa Rosal with four artists on stage. Dinner and Flamenco Show Dinner reservations start at 7:30pm. Shows at 9 and 10pm. The price for dinner and show is $59. Seats are limited. Advance reservation is required. Call 786-502-4684. http://events.bellmontrestaurant.com/flamenco/

Now Playing at the Landmark Movie Theatre
The Landmark at Merrick Park is a seven screen movie theater located on the third floor of the Village of Merrick Park. A sophisticated bar and lounge area makes it an all-encompassing destination for food, drink and entertainment. Currently playing: Wind River, Lucky Logan, The Hitman’s Bodyguard, The Glass Castle, Dunkirk, Atomic Blonde. Call 786-574-4116. https://www.landmarktheatres.com/miami/the-landmark-at-merrick-park

The Great Gables Events Calendar

Click on the calendar or use this link to see the complete listing of all Great Gables Events in the coming days.