Free Health Screenings at Coral Gables Hospital |  | Thursday, December 5, 2019 8:00am to 12:00pm | Visit Coral Gables Hospital on the first Thursday of every month from 8am to noon and take advantage of this important cost-free service to protect your health and your life. Free screenings include blood pressure, glucose and cholesterol. More information |
Half-Off Happy Hour at JohnMartin's |  | Thursday, December 5, 2019 4:00pm to 7:00pm JohnMartin’s Irish Pub and Restaurant, 253 Miracle Mile | Enjoy half-off all well drinks, house wine and draft beer at John Martins Monday through Friday from 4 to 7pm. Groups of ten or more guests receive an extra hour of discounted drinks (until 8pm), as long as all ten guests arrive before 6:30pm. More information |
Bar 50 Happy Hour at the Hyatt |  | Thursday, December 5, 2019 4:00pm to 8:00pm Hyatt Regency Hotel, 50 Alhambra Plaza | Be a part of the action at Bar 50's famous Happy Hour, located inside the Hyatt Regency Coral Gables Hotel, nightly from 4 to 8pm. Locals and guests alike indulge in traditional Spanish dishes with bold Miami flavors while enjoying the surrounding décor that embraces the Mediterranean culture of the area. More information |
Temblores (Tremors) at Gables Cinema |  | Thursday, December 5, 2019 6:30pm to 8:30pm Gables Art Cinema, 260 Aragon Avenue | When handsome and charismatic Pablo (Juan Pablo Olyslager) arrives at his affluent family’s home, everyone is eagerly awaiting the return of the prodigal son, devoted father and caring husband. A pillar of Guatemala City’s Evangelical Christian community, Pablo’s announcement that he intends to leave his family for another man sends shock waves through the family. More information |
Noche Latina at Zucca |  | Thursday, December 5, 2019 7:00pm to 11:00pm Zucca, 162 Alcazar Ave | Enjoy a lively night with live music from Luis Bofill and Guarachamos paired with soul-satisfying, authentic Italian cuisine, fine wines and craft cocktails, on Thursdays from 7 to 11pm at Zucca. More information |
Prohibition Repeal Party and Speakeasy |  | Thursday, December 5, 2019 7:00pm to 11:00pm Coral Gables Womans Club, 1009 East Ponce Blvd | The Coral Gables Woman's Club will host a 1930s-era party on the occasion of December 5th, the 86th anniversary of the repeal of the 18th amendment, ending the period of prohibition in the United Sates. Enjoy complimentary beer, wine and prohibition punch at the speakeasy, with catered appetizers and delicious desserts, live music and period costume, plus an assortment of fine spirits at the luxury tasting bar. More information |
The Persistence of Memory |  | Thursday, December 5, 2019 7:30pm to 9:30pm Congregation Church, 3010 De Soto Boulevard | Pianists Naoko Takao and Keneth Slowik present a program of Bach, Mozart and Schubert at the Congregation Church starting at 7:30pm. Perhaps no composer exists outside of temporal confines so completely as J.S. Bach. Drawing from influences as far-reaching in nationality and era as was possible at the time, Bach’s music influenced nearly every composer who followed and has been quoted and reimagined in every subsequent historical era. Through György Kurtág transcriptions of Bach’s works, this program forms an arch linking one of the most significant composers alive today to one of the most significant composers to ever live. More information |
Ring Of Fire at Miracle Theatre |  | Thursday, December 5, 2019 8:00pm to 10:00pm Miracle Theatre, 280 Miracle Mile | From the iconic songbook of Johnny Cash comes this unique musical about love and faith, struggle and success, rowdiness and redemption, and home and family. Performed by five incredible actor/singer/musicians who play 20 different instruments, this exciting musical features the songs “I Walk The Line,” “A Boy Named Sue,” “Folsom Prison Blues,” “Ring of Fire,” and more than two dozen classic hits. More information |
World Premiere - Watson at GableStage |  | Thursday, December 5, 2019 8:00pm to 10:00pm GableStage, 1200 Anastasia Ave, #230 | Based on the life of IBM founder Thomas J. Watson, Sr., this is the story of the Nazi's use of IBM's pre-computer technology and the world's first "personal information" catastrophe -- the systematic identification of Jews. In 1937, Watson became the first American to receive the Order of the German Eagle award, one of the highest honors Adolf Hitler ever bestowed on a non-German. More information |

National Theatre Live - Hansard |  | Friday, December 6, 2019 12:00pm to 2:00pm Gables Art Cinema, 260 Aragon Avenue | See two-time Olivier Award winners, Lindsay Duncan (Birdman, About Time) and Alex Jennings (The Lady in the Van, The Queen), in this brand-new play by Simon Wood, broadcast live from the National Theatre in London. It’s a summer’s morning in 1988 and Tory politician Robin Hesketh has returned home to the idyllic Cotswold house he shares with his wife of 30 years, Diana. But all is not as blissful as it seems. Diana has a stinking hangover, a fox is destroying the garden, and secrets are being dug up all over the place. As the day draws on, what starts as gentle ribbing and the familiar rhythms of marital scrapping quickly turns to blood-sport. More information |
Plant ID Workshop at Fairchild |  | Friday, December 6, 2019 1:00pm to 2:00pm Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden, 10901 Old Cutler Road | Bring your specimen to Fairchild's Herbarium and let scientists uncover its secrets. Bring a cutting from your plant to Fairchild's Herbarium team on the first Friday of every month at 1pm. More information |
Half-Off Happy Hour at JohnMartin's |  | Friday, December 6, 2019 4:00pm to 7:00pm JohnMartin’s Irish Pub and Restaurant, 253 Miracle Mile | Enjoy half-off all well drinks, house wine and draft beer at John Martins Monday through Friday from 4 to 7pm. Groups of ten or more guests receive an extra hour of discounted drinks (until 8pm), as long as all ten guests arrive before 6:30pm. More information |
Tree Lighting at City Hall |  | Friday, December 6, 2019 5:00pm to 10:00pm Coral Gables City Hall, 405 Biltmore Way | This family friendly event marks the beginning of the Holiday Season in the City of Coral Gables. Everyone is invited to our Holiday Spectacular on Friday, December 6, from 5 to 10pm in front of City Hall. Santa will arrive on a Fire truck to light up the tree at 7pm followed by live entertainment, food, photos with Santa, carnival rides and games, bounce house, arts and crafts and more. More information |
Mercedes-Benz of Coral Gables Gallery Night Live |  | Friday, December 6, 2019 6:00pm to 10:00pm Coral Gables Museum, 285 Aragon Avenue | Mercedes-Benz of Coral Gables Gallery Night Live offers free admission to the new original exhibit The Life and Art of Denman Fink (1880-1956), plus live music and a cash bar from 6 to 10pm. More information |
Coral Gables First Friday Gallery Night |  | Friday, December 6, 2019 6:00pm to 10:00pm Ponce Circle Park, 2800 Ponce de Leon Blvd | Join your friends in Coral Gables to celebrate First Friday Gallery Night every month, a chance to visit the art galleries and stroll around town. More information |
The NightGarden at Fairchild |  | Friday, December 6, 2019 6:00pm to 10:00pm Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden, 10901 Old Cutler Road | NightGarden is an enchanted, illuminated experience full of fantasy and wonderment at Fairchild Garden where the wise-talking tree, flying fairies, holographic butterflies and floating orchids throughout multiple acres of dazzling magic come to life. Topping the experience is a delightful selection from some of Miami’s best restaurants. More information |
Family Fibers Art Experience |  | Friday, December 6, 2019 6:00pm to 11:00pm Tapeo, 112 Giralda Ave | Portrait Master Suvi Tory travels to Miami for Art Basel weekend to bring the Coral Gables family together for an inspiring and interactive art experience, Family Fibers, presenting a pop-up portrait studio at Tapeo on Friday, December 6 and Saturday, December 7. More information |
H. Benitez Fine Art Gallery Night |  | Friday, December 6, 2019 6:30pm to 10:00pm Benitez Art Gallery, 305 Alcazar Ave, Suite 4 | This Friday from 6:30 to 9:30pm, Humberto Benitez Fine Art Gallery will be welcome art enthusiasts to a reception at his gallery for the unveiling of Under the Moonlight. More information |
Chaos to Order - Michelle Concepción |  | Friday, December 6, 2019 6:30pm to 10:00pm ArtSpace/Virginia Miller Galleries, 169 Madeira Avenue | Experience fifteen-year selection of works by innovative artist Michelle Concepción at ArtSpace/Virginia Miller Galleries with a reception from 6:30 to 10pm during Gables Gallery Night. More information |
Giralda Under The Stars |  | Friday, December 6, 2019 7:00pm to 11:30pm Giralda Plaza, 150 Giralda Avenue | Make plans to attend Giralda Under the Stars the First Friday of every month for a delightful al fresco dining experience at Giralda Plaza, with live entertainment, starting at 7pm. More information |
Art Exhibit and Reception at Cernuda Arte |  | Friday, December 6, 2019 7:00pm to 10:00pm Cernuda Arte Gallery, 3155 Ponce de Leon Blvd. | Attend the monthly art exhibit reception at Cernuda Arte, from 7 to 10pm featuring outstanding works of fine Cuban artists with recent arrivals on display. The gallery specializes in the exhibition and sale of Colonial, Early Republic, Vanguardia, and Modern master Cuban paintings, as well as fine artworks by contemporary artists of unquestionable talent. More information |
Live Music in the Courtyard at Books & Books |  | Friday, December 6, 2019 7:30pm to 11:30pm Books & Books, 265 Aragon Avenue | Enjoy live music in the courtyard of Books & Books every Friday and Saturday evening from 7:30 to 11:30pm, featuring some of South Florida's finest musical talent. More information |
Ring Of Fire at Miracle Theatre |  | Friday, December 6, 2019 8:00pm to 10:00pm Miracle Theatre, 280 Miracle Mile | From the iconic songbook of Johnny Cash comes this unique musical about love and faith, struggle and success, rowdiness and redemption, and home and family. Performed by five incredible actor/singer/musicians who play 20 different instruments, this exciting musical features the songs “I Walk The Line,” “A Boy Named Sue,” “Folsom Prison Blues,” “Ring of Fire,” and more than two dozen classic hits. More information |
World Premiere - Watson at GableStage |  | Friday, December 6, 2019 8:00pm to 10:00pm GableStage, 1200 Anastasia Ave, #230 | Based on the life of IBM founder Thomas J. Watson, Sr., this is the story of the Nazi's use of IBM's pre-computer technology and the world's first "personal information" catastrophe -- the systematic identification of Jews. In 1937, Watson became the first American to receive the Order of the German Eagle award, one of the highest honors Adolf Hitler ever bestowed on a non-German. More information |
The Aeronauts in 70mm |  | Friday, December 6, 2019 8:45pm to 10:30pm Gables Art Cinema, 260 Aragon Avenue | In 1862, daredevil balloon pilot Amelia Wren (Felicity Jones) teams up with pioneering meteorologist James Glaisher (Eddie Redmayne) to advance human knowledge of the weather and fly higher than anyone in history. But they face physical and emotional challenges in the thin air, as the ascent becomes a struggle for survival. More information |
Karaoke at JohnMartin's On The Mile |  | Friday, December 6, 2019 10:00pm to 2:00am JohnMartin’s Irish Pub and Restaurant, 253 Miracle Mile | Every Friday evening from 10pm to 2am, sing your heart out at JohnMartin's Irish Pub and Restaurant's Karaoke Night. Enjoy drink specials as well as some of the best pub food in South Florida at this award-winning authentic Irish pub. JohnMartin's Irish Pub and Restaurant is located at 253 Miracle Mile. More information |

Kids: Storytime and Craft at Books & Books |  | Saturday, December 7, 2019 10:00am to 11:30am Books & Books, 265 Aragon Avenue | Every Saturday at 10am, bring the family to Books & Books for free Storytime and Craft programs. Children of all ages are invited with their parents to read a book, browse the shelves of this delightful book store and have some literary fun with the crew. More information |
Villagers’ Annual Holiday House Tour |  | Saturday, December 7, 2019 10:00am to 3:00pm Pinecrest, FL, 12645 Pinecrest Pkwy | Make plans to attend the annual Holiday House Tour: Inside Out - A South Florida Lifestyle presented by The Villager's historical association from 10am to 3pm, featuring, five distinctive homes, one each from the 50s, 60s, and 80s, all renovated to accommodate today’s lifestyle, as well as two contemporary custom-built homes. More information |
Downtown Walking Tour |  | Saturday, December 7, 2019 11:00am to 12:30pm Coral Gables Museum, 285 Aragon Avenue | Enjoy a pleasant stroll through the bustling business district of Coral Gables, starting at 11am at the museum, with the historic downtown walking tour. More information |
Saturday Friends Lunch at Zucca |  | Saturday, December 7, 2019 11:30am to 5:00pm Zucca, 162 Alcazar Ave | Savor the best of what the weekend has to offer with a group lunch at Zucca. Enjoy an opportunity to mix and match from a selection of authentic Italian dishes, served family-style for $50 per person. More information |
National Theatre Live - Hansard |  | Saturday, December 7, 2019 12:00pm to 2:00pm Gables Art Cinema, 260 Aragon Avenue | See two-time Olivier Award winners, Lindsay Duncan (Birdman, About Time) and Alex Jennings (The Lady in the Van, The Queen), in this brand-new play by Simon Wood, broadcast live from the National Theatre in London. It’s a summer’s morning in 1988 and Tory politician Robin Hesketh has returned home to the idyllic Cotswold house he shares with his wife of 30 years, Diana. But all is not as blissful as it seems. Diana has a stinking hangover, a fox is destroying the garden, and secrets are being dug up all over the place. As the day draws on, what starts as gentle ribbing and the familiar rhythms of marital scrapping quickly turns to blood-sport. More information |
Coral Gables 'Creating the Dream' Tour |  | Saturday, December 7, 2019 1:00pm to 2:00pm Coral Gables Museum, 285 Aragon Avenue | The ongoing exhibit of Coral Gables history in the Betty and L. D. Pankey Gallery and Coral Gables Galleries -- Creating the Dream -- includes a tour every Saturday at 1pm. An introductory exhibition about Coral Gables' founder and developer, George Merrick, his family and other visionaries who helped him turn his dream of a place where "your castles in Spain are made real" into reality. More information |
A Christmas Carol, The Musical |  | Saturday, December 7, 2019 2:00pm to 3:30pm Miracle Theatre, 280 Miracle Mile | Bring the family to Miracle Theatre on Saturday to enjoy Musical Theatre for Young Audiences at 2pm - now featuring A Christmas Carol, The Musical, a fabulous musical adaptation written especially for family audiences that will warm your heart as it reveals the true meaning of the holidays. More information |
The NightGarden at Fairchild |  | Saturday, December 7, 2019 6:00pm to 10:00pm Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden, 10901 Old Cutler Road | NightGarden is an enchanted, illuminated experience full of fantasy and wonderment at Fairchild Garden where the wise-talking tree, flying fairies, holographic butterflies and floating orchids throughout multiple acres of dazzling magic come to life. Topping the experience is a delightful selection from some of Miami’s best restaurants. More information |
GableStage Celebrates 22 Years |  | Saturday, December 7, 2019 6:30pm to 11:00pm Newman Alumni Center, 6200 San Amaro Drive | Enjoy cocktails, dinner, music, a silent auction, and a dramatic presentation as GableStage celebrates 22 years in Coral Gables with a special fundraiser event at UM's Newman Alumni Center starting at 6:30pm. More information |
Jeff Lindsay - Just Watch Me |  | Saturday, December 7, 2019 7:00pm to 8:00pm Books & Books, 265 Aragon Avenue | From the author of the wildly successful Dexter series comes a new, mesmerizing bad guy we can root for: Riley Wolfe. He’s a master thief, expert at disguise, and not averse to violence when it’s needed. It’s no accident, though, that Riley targets the wealthiest 0.1 percent and is willing to kill them when they’re in his way: he despises the degenerate and immoral rich and loves stealing their undeserved and unearned valuables. More information |
Live Music in the Courtyard at Books & Books |  | Saturday, December 7, 2019 7:30pm to 11:30pm Books & Books, 265 Aragon Avenue | Enjoy live music in the courtyard of Books & Books every Friday and Saturday evening from 7:30 to 11:30pm, featuring some of South Florida's finest musical talent. More information |
Ring Of Fire at Miracle Theatre |  | Saturday, December 7, 2019 8:00pm to 10:00pm Miracle Theatre, 280 Miracle Mile | From the iconic songbook of Johnny Cash comes this unique musical about love and faith, struggle and success, rowdiness and redemption, and home and family. Performed by five incredible actor/singer/musicians who play 20 different instruments, this exciting musical features the songs “I Walk The Line,” “A Boy Named Sue,” “Folsom Prison Blues,” “Ring of Fire,” and more than two dozen classic hits. More information |
World Premiere - Watson at GableStage |  | Saturday, December 7, 2019 8:00pm to 10:00pm GableStage, 1200 Anastasia Ave, #230 | Based on the life of IBM founder Thomas J. Watson, Sr., this is the story of the Nazi's use of IBM's pre-computer technology and the world's first "personal information" catastrophe -- the systematic identification of Jews. In 1937, Watson became the first American to receive the Order of the German Eagle award, one of the highest honors Adolf Hitler ever bestowed on a non-German. More information |
Flamenco Saturdays at La Taberna Giralda |  | Saturday, December 7, 2019 8:30pm to 11:00pm La Taberna Giralda, 254 Giralda Ave | La Taberna Giralda has Flamenco Dinner shows every Saturday, starting at 8:30pm. Experience the great energy and indulge in delicious Spanish treats. More information |
The Aeronauts in 70mm |  | Saturday, December 7, 2019 8:45pm to 10:30pm Gables Art Cinema, 260 Aragon Avenue | In 1862, daredevil balloon pilot Amelia Wren (Felicity Jones) teams up with pioneering meteorologist James Glaisher (Eddie Redmayne) to advance human knowledge of the weather and fly higher than anyone in history. But they face physical and emotional challenges in the thin air, as the ascent becomes a struggle for survival. More information |
Late Saturday Happy Hour at JohnMartin's |  | Saturday, December 7, 2019 10:00pm to 11:30pm JohnMartin’s Irish Pub and Restaurant, 253 Miracle Mile | Enjoy late night happy hour at JohnMartin's -- with half-off well drinks, house wine by the glass, and draft beers, every Saturday evening from 10pm to midnight. More information |
Late Night Movie - Die Hard |  | Saturday, December 7, 2019 11:30pm to 11:55pm Gables Art Cinema, 260 Aragon Avenue | New York cop and all-around badass John McClane (Bruce Willis) arrives in LA to reconcile with his estranged wife Holly (Bonnie Bedelia) at her employer’s Christmas Eve party. Just after McClane arrives at the Nakatomi Corporation building, a group of 13 terrorists, led by German anarchist Hans Gruber (the late Alan Rickman in his first feature film role), violently take over the festivities in order to steal $640 million. Only McClane eludes capture and it’s up to him to stop the bad guys in one of the best Christmas movies of all time. More information |

Coral Gables Waterway Canoe Tour |  | Sunday, December 8, 2019 9:30am to 12:00pm Coral Gables Museum, 285 Aragon Avenue | Enjoy a day out on the Coral Gables Waterway with a two hour tour of wildlife from a unique perspective. Meet at the museum at 9:30am. More information |
Yoga in the Garden |  | Sunday, December 8, 2019 10:00am to 11:00pm Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden, 10901 Old Cutler Road | Enjoy Yoga at Fairchild Garden from 10 to 11am on the American Orchid Society Library Veranda, above the Visitor Center. Please bring your yoga mat and water. More information |
Sunday Brunch at JohnMartin's |  | Sunday, December 8, 2019 11:00am to 3:00pm JohnMartin’s Irish Pub and Restaurant, 253 Miracle Mile | Bring the friends and family to Sunday Brunch at JohnMartin's from 11am to 3pm for a delightful dining experience. More information |
Sunday Brunch Buffet at Fritz & Franz |  | Sunday, December 8, 2019 11:00am to 5:00pm Fritz and Franz Bierhaus, 60 Merrick Way | Available all day Sunday, the bountiful Sunday Brunch Buffet at Fritz and Franz Bierhaus at 60 Merrick Way offer a wide assortment of specialties, including roast pork, smoked pork, fish, chicken schnitzel, pasta, salads, eggs, apfelstrudel and more. More information |
The Farmers' Market - Shops at Merrick Park |  | Sunday, December 8, 2019 11:00am to 6:00pm Shops at Merrick Park, 358 San Lorenzo | Visit the Shops At Merrick Park every Sunday from 11am to 6pm for a delightful display of farm-fresh offerings, beautiful and tasty produce, fruit juices and smoothies, ginger shots, fresh bread, cupcakes, coconut water in the coconut, healthy homemade soaps and similar products, flowers, essential oils, gourmet and ethnic foods, wines, honey, ceviche, guacamole, olive oil, hummus, delicious desserts and more. More information |
Sunday Brunch at La Dorada |  | Sunday, December 8, 2019 11:00am to 2:00pm La Dorada, 177 Giralda Avenue | La Dorada Spanish Mediterranean Cuisine Restaurant and Bar presents a delightful Sunday Brunch menu for $25 from 11am to 2pm, featuring two first course and one second course, with bottomless Mimosa, Bellini and Bloody Mary cocktails for $15. More information |
Sunday Jazz Brunch at Fiola |  | Sunday, December 8, 2019 11:30am to 2:30pm Fiola Miami, 1500 San Ignacio Ave | Live jazz, good company and delicious food are just some things that await guests at brunch every Sunday at Fiola, from 11am to 2:30pm. Enjoy favorites such as pancakes, benedicts and pastries on the a la carte menu. More information |
National Theatre Live - Hansard |  | Sunday, December 8, 2019 12:00pm to 2:00pm Gables Art Cinema, 260 Aragon Avenue | See two-time Olivier Award winners, Lindsay Duncan (Birdman, About Time) and Alex Jennings (The Lady in the Van, The Queen), in this brand-new play by Simon Wood, broadcast live from the National Theatre in London. It’s a summer’s morning in 1988 and Tory politician Robin Hesketh has returned home to the idyllic Cotswold house he shares with his wife of 30 years, Diana. But all is not as blissful as it seems. Diana has a stinking hangover, a fox is destroying the garden, and secrets are being dug up all over the place. As the day draws on, what starts as gentle ribbing and the familiar rhythms of marital scrapping quickly turns to blood-sport. More information |
Historic Biltmore Hotel Walking Tour |  | Sunday, December 8, 2019 1:30pm to 2:30pm Biltmore Hotel, 1200 Anastasia Avenue | Meet in the hotel's main lobby of the Biltmore Hotel on Sunday at 1:30pm to join a Dade Heritage Trust guide for a free hour long walking tour of the famed National Landmark Biltmore Hotel. More information |
World Premiere - Watson at GableStage |  | Sunday, December 8, 2019 2:00pm to 4:00pm GableStage, 1200 Anastasia Ave, #230 | Based on the life of IBM founder Thomas J. Watson, Sr., this is the story of the Nazi's use of IBM's pre-computer technology and the world's first "personal information" catastrophe -- the systematic identification of Jews. In 1937, Watson became the first American to receive the Order of the German Eagle award, one of the highest honors Adolf Hitler ever bestowed on a non-German. More information |
Merrick House Holiday with Santa |  | Sunday, December 8, 2019 2:00pm to 5:00pm Coral Gables Merrick House, 907 Coral Way | Bring the family to Merrick House on Sunday, December 8 from 2 to 5pm for an old-fashioned gathering. Embrace the nostalgia of traditional caroling and the sweet taste of home-baked cookies, while the children craft decorations, play vintage lawn games, and visit with Santa Claus. More information |
Ring Of Fire at Miracle Theatre |  | Sunday, December 8, 2019 3:00pm to 5:00pm Miracle Theatre, 280 Miracle Mile | From the iconic songbook of Johnny Cash comes this unique musical about love and faith, struggle and success, rowdiness and redemption, and home and family. Performed by five incredible actor/singer/musicians who play 20 different instruments, this exciting musical features the songs “I Walk The Line,” “A Boy Named Sue,” “Folsom Prison Blues,” “Ring of Fire,” and more than two dozen classic hits. More information |
Zap Holiday Stress at JohnMartin's |  | Sunday, December 8, 2019 3:00pm to 6:30pm JohnMartin’s Irish Pub and Restaurant, 253 Miracle Mile | In this workshop at JohnMartin's Irish Pub from 3 to 6:30pm, learn about the work/life balance myth; what actually creates stress; Law of Attraction; resilience and healing techniques. Bring some canned goods in support of this food drive and receive a complimentary beer or wine. More information |
Family Concert - The Most Wonderful Time of the Year |  | Sunday, December 8, 2019 4:00pm to 6:00pm Pinecrest Auditorium, 5855 SW 111th Street | The premier symphonic band of South Florida performs its annual Family Concert "The Most Wonderful Time of the Year: Music of the Holiday and Season," featuring Twas The Night Before Christmas, starting at 4pm at Pinecrest Gardens' Banyan Bowl. The event is accompanied by narrator and illustrations drawn by 5th grade students of Pinecrest Elementary, featuring Christmas songs for a sing-along with printed handouts for audience participation, and many of the Holiday classics for the enjoyment of the entire family. More information |
Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol |  | Sunday, December 8, 2019 6:30pm to 8:30pm The Barnacle, 3485 Main Highway | Bring the family to the Barnacle Historic Park for a play with music. This two-man production features Dickens' original language supported by beloved Christmas songs and old-fashioned foley-style sound effects, all performed live. More information |
World Premiere - Watson at GableStage |  | Sunday, December 8, 2019 7:00pm to 9:00pm GableStage, 1200 Anastasia Ave, #230 | Based on the life of IBM founder Thomas J. Watson, Sr., this is the story of the Nazi's use of IBM's pre-computer technology and the world's first "personal information" catastrophe -- the systematic identification of Jews. In 1937, Watson became the first American to receive the Order of the German Eagle award, one of the highest honors Adolf Hitler ever bestowed on a non-German. More information |
Open Mic Night at JohnMartin's |  | Sunday, December 8, 2019 8:00pm to 10:30pm JohnMartin’s Irish Pub and Restaurant, 253 Miracle Mile | Fans of acoustic music gather at JohnMartin's on Sunday nights to enjoy the best local talent on the open mic stage, starting at 8pm. More information |
The Aeronauts in 70mm |  | Sunday, December 8, 2019 8:45pm to 10:30pm Gables Art Cinema, 260 Aragon Avenue | In 1862, daredevil balloon pilot Amelia Wren (Felicity Jones) teams up with pioneering meteorologist James Glaisher (Eddie Redmayne) to advance human knowledge of the weather and fly higher than anyone in history. But they face physical and emotional challenges in the thin air, as the ascent becomes a struggle for survival. More information |

Merrick House Governing Board Meeting |  | Monday, December 9, 2019 8:30am to 9:30am Coral Gables Merrick House, 907 Coral Way | The city's Merrick House Governing Board meets on the second Monday of the month at 8:30am at the Coral Gables Merrick House, located at 907 Coral Way. More information |
Happy Hour at Miller's Ale House |  | Monday, December 9, 2019 4:00pm to 7:00pm Miller’s Ale House, 101 Miracle Mile | Enjoy craft beers, handcrafted cocktails and $5 appetizers from 4 to 7pm at Miller's Ale House at 101 Miracle Mile. More information |
Half-Off Happy Hour at JohnMartin's |  | Monday, December 9, 2019 4:00pm to 7:00pm JohnMartin’s Irish Pub and Restaurant, 253 Miracle Mile | Enjoy half-off all well drinks, house wine and draft beer at John Martins Monday through Friday from 4 to 7pm. Groups of ten or more guests receive an extra hour of discounted drinks (until 8pm), as long as all ten guests arrive before 6:30pm. More information |
Schnitzel Fiesta Monday at the Bierhaus |  | Monday, December 9, 2019 5:00pm to 11:00pm Fritz and Franz Bierhaus, 60 Merrick Way | Enjoy the famous Wienerschnitzel (pork) or Jaegrschnitzel (chicken) with roasted potatoes or potato salad -- two for the price of one -- at Fritz and Franz Bierhaus, 60 Merrick Way every Monday evening. More information |
Tropical Flowering Tree Society meeting |  | Monday, December 9, 2019 7:30pm to 9:00pm Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden, 10901 Old Cutler Road | The Tropical Flowering Tree Society meets at 7:30pm on the second Monday of the month, except May, July and August, at Fairchild Garden. Meetings are free and open to the public, featuring a bloom table, presentations by horticultural experts, and concluding with an auction of tropical flowering trees, shrubs and vines. More information |
Jazz It Up Mondays at Open Stage |  | Monday, December 9, 2019 8:00pm to 11:30pm Open Stage Club, 2325 Galiano Street | The MJC Monday Night Rent Party starting at 8pm is South Florida's highest caliber weekly jazz event, with great musicians every week, a great piano, a great sound system, and a great audience which is there for the music. More information |
The Aeronauts in 70mm |  | Monday, December 9, 2019 8:45pm to 10:30pm Gables Art Cinema, 260 Aragon Avenue | In 1862, daredevil balloon pilot Amelia Wren (Felicity Jones) teams up with pioneering meteorologist James Glaisher (Eddie Redmayne) to advance human knowledge of the weather and fly higher than anyone in history. But they face physical and emotional challenges in the thin air, as the ascent becomes a struggle for survival. More information |

City Commission Meeting |  | Tuesday, December 10, 2019 8:30am to 3:00pm Coral Gables City Hall, 405 Biltmore Way | The Coral Gables Commission meets twice a month to conduct official city business. Pre-meeting presentations will be held in the Courtyard at 8:30am. The Commission meeting begins at 9am at Commission Chambers at City Hall, 405 Biltmore Way. More information |
Half-Off Happy Hour at JohnMartin's |  | Tuesday, December 10, 2019 4:00pm to 7:00pm JohnMartin’s Irish Pub and Restaurant, 253 Miracle Mile | Enjoy half-off all well drinks, house wine and draft beer at John Martins Monday through Friday from 4 to 7pm. Groups of ten or more guests receive an extra hour of discounted drinks (until 8pm), as long as all ten guests arrive before 6:30pm. More information |
Schnitzel Fiesta Tuesday at the Bierhaus |  | Tuesday, December 10, 2019 5:00pm to 11:00pm Fritz and Franz Bierhaus, 60 Merrick Way | Enjoy the famous Wienerschnitzel (pork) or Jaegrschnitzel (chicken) -- two for the price of one -- at Fritz and Franz Bierhaus, 60 Merrick Way every Tuesday evening. More information |
Jam and Open Mic Night |  | Tuesday, December 10, 2019 7:00pm to 11:00pm Open Stage Club, 2325 Galiano Street | Open Stage Club presents Jam and Open Mic Night every Tuesday, gathering at 7pm for signups and networking. Music starts at 8pm with Happy Hour Special from 7 to 8pm. More information |
Alma de Tango at the Biltmore |  | Tuesday, December 10, 2019 8:00pm to 11:00pm Biltmore Hotel, 1200 Anastasia Avenue | Enjoy authentic Argentine Tango and Milonga classes at the Biltmore Hotel with IDO World Tango Champion Monica Llobet. More information |
BJ Miller - A Beginner's Guide To The End |  | Tuesday, December 10, 2019 8:00pm to 9:00pm Books & Books, 265 Aragon Avenue | Here is a clear-eyed and big-hearted action plan for approaching the end of life, written to help readers feel more in control of an experience that so often seems anything but controllable. Their book offers everything from step-by-step instructions for how to do your paperwork and navigate the healthcare system to answers to questions you might be afraid to ask your doctor, like whether or not sex is still okay when you're sick. More information |
The Aeronauts in 70mm |  | Tuesday, December 10, 2019 8:45pm to 10:30pm Gables Art Cinema, 260 Aragon Avenue | In 1862, daredevil balloon pilot Amelia Wren (Felicity Jones) teams up with pioneering meteorologist James Glaisher (Eddie Redmayne) to advance human knowledge of the weather and fly higher than anyone in history. But they face physical and emotional challenges in the thin air, as the ascent becomes a struggle for survival. More information |

Wine Down Wednesdays at Books & Books |  | Wednesday, December 11, 2019 12:00pm to 10:00pm Books & Books, 265 Aragon Avenue | The Café at Books & Books offers a 50% discount on all bottles of wine, all day Wednesday. Meet up with friends for Wine Down Wednesday in the Gables to enjoy the great selection and discount. More information |
Half-Off Happy Hour at JohnMartin's |  | Wednesday, December 11, 2019 4:00pm to 7:00pm JohnMartin’s Irish Pub and Restaurant, 253 Miracle Mile | Enjoy half-off all well drinks, house wine and draft beer at John Martins Monday through Friday from 4 to 7pm. Groups of ten or more guests receive an extra hour of discounted drinks (until 8pm), as long as all ten guests arrive before 6:30pm. More information |
Daily Happy Hour on the Mile - Kao Sushi |  | Wednesday, December 11, 2019 4:00pm to 8:00pm Kao Sushi and Grill, 127 Miracle Mile | Starting at 4pm, Kao Sushi and Grill offers $4 beer, $6 signature cocktails, 50% off well drinks, discounted appetizers and more. The restaurant presents a concept originating in Buenos Aires with a menu of grilled meats and seafood, alongside sushi rolls. More information |
Humpday Karaoke at Open Stage |  | Wednesday, December 11, 2019 6:00pm to 9:00pm Open Stage Club, 2325 Galiano Street | Karaoke Night at the Open Stage Club starts at 6pm every Wednesday evening, featuring Karaoke Happy Hour until 9pm. Celebrate and enjoy birthdays, office parties or simply the heck of a good singing time. More information |
Miami Backgammon Group weekly events |  | Wednesday, December 11, 2019 6:30pm to 8:30pm Rice Mediterranean Kitchen, 164 Giralda Ave | The Miami Backgammon Club meets each Wednesday at Rice Mediterranean Kitchen on Giralda Plaza (164 Giralda Avenue) at 6:30pm. Tournaments begin at 7pm, plus live play, hosted by Leo Bueno. More information |
Wednesday Jazz Nights at JohnMartins |  | Wednesday, December 11, 2019 6:30pm to 9:00pm JohnMartin’s Irish Pub and Restaurant, 253 Miracle Mile | Enjoy Happy Hour drink specials starting at 6:30 with Live Jazz Music until 9pm at JohnMartin's Irish Pub and Restaurant on Miracle Mile every Wednesday evening. Jazz Nights features some of the most talented musicians in a town known for great Jazz. More information |
Ring Of Fire at Miracle Theatre |  | Wednesday, December 11, 2019 8:00pm to 10:00pm Miracle Theatre, 280 Miracle Mile | From the iconic songbook of Johnny Cash comes this unique musical about love and faith, struggle and success, rowdiness and redemption, and home and family. Performed by five incredible actor/singer/musicians who play 20 different instruments, this exciting musical features the songs “I Walk The Line,” “A Boy Named Sue,” “Folsom Prison Blues,” “Ring of Fire,” and more than two dozen classic hits. More information |
The Aeronauts in 70mm |  | Wednesday, December 11, 2019 8:45pm to 10:30pm Gables Art Cinema, 260 Aragon Avenue | In 1862, daredevil balloon pilot Amelia Wren (Felicity Jones) teams up with pioneering meteorologist James Glaisher (Eddie Redmayne) to advance human knowledge of the weather and fly higher than anyone in history. But they face physical and emotional challenges in the thin air, as the ascent becomes a struggle for survival. More information |

Half-Off Happy Hour at JohnMartin's |  | Thursday, December 12, 2019 4:00pm to 7:00pm JohnMartin’s Irish Pub and Restaurant, 253 Miracle Mile | Enjoy half-off all well drinks, house wine and draft beer at John Martins Monday through Friday from 4 to 7pm. Groups of ten or more guests receive an extra hour of discounted drinks (until 8pm), as long as all ten guests arrive before 6:30pm. More information |
Bar 50 Happy Hour at the Hyatt |  | Thursday, December 12, 2019 4:00pm to 8:00pm Hyatt Regency Hotel, 50 Alhambra Plaza | Be a part of the action at Bar 50's famous Happy Hour, located inside the Hyatt Regency Coral Gables Hotel, nightly from 4 to 8pm. Locals and guests alike indulge in traditional Spanish dishes with bold Miami flavors while enjoying the surrounding décor that embraces the Mediterranean culture of the area. More information |
Noche Latina at Zucca |  | Thursday, December 12, 2019 7:00pm to 11:00pm Zucca, 162 Alcazar Ave | Enjoy a lively night with live music from Luis Bofill and Guarachamos paired with soul-satisfying, authentic Italian cuisine, fine wines and craft cocktails, on Thursdays from 7 to 11pm at Zucca. More information |
Ring Of Fire at Miracle Theatre |  | Thursday, December 12, 2019 8:00pm to 10:00pm Miracle Theatre, 280 Miracle Mile | From the iconic songbook of Johnny Cash comes this unique musical about love and faith, struggle and success, rowdiness and redemption, and home and family. Performed by five incredible actor/singer/musicians who play 20 different instruments, this exciting musical features the songs “I Walk The Line,” “A Boy Named Sue,” “Folsom Prison Blues,” “Ring of Fire,” and more than two dozen classic hits. More information |
World Premiere - Watson at GableStage |  | Thursday, December 12, 2019 8:00pm to 10:00pm GableStage, 1200 Anastasia Ave, #230 | Based on the life of IBM founder Thomas J. Watson, Sr., this is the story of the Nazi's use of IBM's pre-computer technology and the world's first "personal information" catastrophe -- the systematic identification of Jews. In 1937, Watson became the first American to receive the Order of the German Eagle award, one of the highest honors Adolf Hitler ever bestowed on a non-German. More information |
The Aeronauts in 70mm |  | Thursday, December 12, 2019 8:45pm to 10:30pm Gables Art Cinema, 260 Aragon Avenue | In 1862, daredevil balloon pilot Amelia Wren (Felicity Jones) teams up with pioneering meteorologist James Glaisher (Eddie Redmayne) to advance human knowledge of the weather and fly higher than anyone in history. But they face physical and emotional challenges in the thin air, as the ascent becomes a struggle for survival. More information |

Half-Off Happy Hour at JohnMartin's |  | Friday, December 13, 2019 4:00pm to 7:00pm JohnMartin’s Irish Pub and Restaurant, 253 Miracle Mile | Enjoy half-off all well drinks, house wine and draft beer at John Martins Monday through Friday from 4 to 7pm. Groups of ten or more guests receive an extra hour of discounted drinks (until 8pm), as long as all ten guests arrive before 6:30pm. More information |
The NightGarden at Fairchild |  | Friday, December 13, 2019 6:00pm to 10:00pm Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden, 10901 Old Cutler Road | NightGarden is an enchanted, illuminated experience full of fantasy and wonderment at Fairchild Garden where the wise-talking tree, flying fairies, holographic butterflies and floating orchids throughout multiple acres of dazzling magic come to life. Topping the experience is a delightful selection from some of Miami’s best restaurants. More information |
Live Music in the Courtyard at Books & Books |  | Friday, December 13, 2019 7:30pm to 11:30pm Books & Books, 265 Aragon Avenue | Enjoy live music in the courtyard of Books & Books every Friday and Saturday evening from 7:30 to 11:30pm, featuring some of South Florida's finest musical talent. More information |
A Seraphic Fire Christmas |  | Friday, December 13, 2019 7:30pm to 9:30pm First United Methodist Church, 536 Coral Way | Enjoy the incomparable voices of Seraphic Fire resounding in carols, ancient and modern, in this new Christmas program starting at 7:30pm at First United Methodist. Seraphic Fire explores the songs of the angels, including Gregorian chant, Renaissance motets, English carols and the traditional singing of Silent Night, O Come All Ye Faithful, and Jesus Christ, the Apple Tree. For over a decade, Seraphic Fire’s Christmas concerts have been a South Florida tradition. More information |
Ring Of Fire at Miracle Theatre |  | Friday, December 13, 2019 8:00pm to 10:00pm Miracle Theatre, 280 Miracle Mile | From the iconic songbook of Johnny Cash comes this unique musical about love and faith, struggle and success, rowdiness and redemption, and home and family. Performed by five incredible actor/singer/musicians who play 20 different instruments, this exciting musical features the songs “I Walk The Line,” “A Boy Named Sue,” “Folsom Prison Blues,” “Ring of Fire,” and more than two dozen classic hits. More information |
World Premiere - Watson at GableStage |  | Friday, December 13, 2019 8:00pm to 10:00pm GableStage, 1200 Anastasia Ave, #230 | Based on the life of IBM founder Thomas J. Watson, Sr., this is the story of the Nazi's use of IBM's pre-computer technology and the world's first "personal information" catastrophe -- the systematic identification of Jews. In 1937, Watson became the first American to receive the Order of the German Eagle award, one of the highest honors Adolf Hitler ever bestowed on a non-German. More information |
Karaoke at JohnMartin's On The Mile |  | Friday, December 13, 2019 10:00pm to 2:00am JohnMartin’s Irish Pub and Restaurant, 253 Miracle Mile | Every Friday evening from 10pm to 2am, sing your heart out at JohnMartin's Irish Pub and Restaurant's Karaoke Night. Enjoy drink specials as well as some of the best pub food in South Florida at this award-winning authentic Irish pub. JohnMartin's Irish Pub and Restaurant is located at 253 Miracle Mile. More information |

Kids: Storytime and Craft at Books & Books |  | Saturday, December 14, 2019 10:00am to 11:30am Books & Books, 265 Aragon Avenue | Every Saturday at 10am, bring the family to Books & Books for free Storytime and Craft programs. Children of all ages are invited with their parents to read a book, browse the shelves of this delightful book store and have some literary fun with the crew. More information |
Family Day On Aragon |  | Saturday, December 14, 2019 10:00am to 5:00pm Coral Gables Museum, 285 Aragon Avenue | Family Day on Aragon takes place every second Saturday of the month at the Coral Gables Museum, Books & Books and the Coral Gables Art Cinema. Bring the whole family to enjoy rich cultural programs, fun and games, and enrichment. More information |
Downtown Walking Tour |  | Saturday, December 14, 2019 11:00am to 12:30pm Coral Gables Museum, 285 Aragon Avenue | Enjoy a pleasant stroll through the bustling business district of Coral Gables, starting at 11am at the museum, with the historic downtown walking tour. More information |
Miracle On 34th Street |  | Saturday, December 14, 2019 11:00am to 12:30pm | A perennial Christmas classic, Miracle on 34th Street tells the story of a department store Santa Claus (lovingly played by Edmund Gwenn) who claims to be the real Claus. In spite of his good nature and widespread appeal, poor Kris Kringle is put on trial for his claim, putting everyone’s faith to the test. More information |
Saturday Friends Lunch at Zucca |  | Saturday, December 14, 2019 11:30am to 5:00pm Zucca, 162 Alcazar Ave | Savor the best of what the weekend has to offer with a group lunch at Zucca. Enjoy an opportunity to mix and match from a selection of authentic Italian dishes, served family-style for $50 per person. More information |
Coral Gables 'Creating the Dream' Tour |  | Saturday, December 14, 2019 1:00pm to 2:00pm Coral Gables Museum, 285 Aragon Avenue | The ongoing exhibit of Coral Gables history in the Betty and L. D. Pankey Gallery and Coral Gables Galleries -- Creating the Dream -- includes a tour every Saturday at 1pm. An introductory exhibition about Coral Gables' founder and developer, George Merrick, his family and other visionaries who helped him turn his dream of a place where "your castles in Spain are made real" into reality. More information |
A Christmas Carol, The Musical |  | Saturday, December 14, 2019 2:00pm to 3:30pm Miracle Theatre, 280 Miracle Mile | Bring the family to Miracle Theatre on Saturday to enjoy Musical Theatre for Young Audiences at 2pm - now featuring A Christmas Carol, The Musical, a fabulous musical adaptation written especially for family audiences that will warm your heart as it reveals the true meaning of the holidays. More information |
Coral Express at McBride Plaza |  | Saturday, December 14, 2019 2:00pm to 10:00pm McBride Family Plaza, 150 Miracle Mile | Bring the family to McBride Plaza on Miracle Mile for fun holiday activities from 2 to 10pm, from arts and crafts to ugly sweater contests, plus tasty treats, a magical performance, storytime with Mrs. Claus, holiday caroling, free trolley rides and the screening of a holiday film -- Elf. More information |
The NightGarden at Fairchild |  | Saturday, December 14, 2019 6:00pm to 10:00pm Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden, 10901 Old Cutler Road | NightGarden is an enchanted, illuminated experience full of fantasy and wonderment at Fairchild Garden where the wise-talking tree, flying fairies, holographic butterflies and floating orchids throughout multiple acres of dazzling magic come to life. Topping the experience is a delightful selection from some of Miami’s best restaurants. More information |
Live Music in the Courtyard at Books & Books |  | Saturday, December 14, 2019 7:30pm to 11:30pm Books & Books, 265 Aragon Avenue | Enjoy live music in the courtyard of Books & Books every Friday and Saturday evening from 7:30 to 11:30pm, featuring some of South Florida's finest musical talent. More information |
Ring Of Fire at Miracle Theatre |  | Saturday, December 14, 2019 8:00pm to 10:00pm Miracle Theatre, 280 Miracle Mile | From the iconic songbook of Johnny Cash comes this unique musical about love and faith, struggle and success, rowdiness and redemption, and home and family. Performed by five incredible actor/singer/musicians who play 20 different instruments, this exciting musical features the songs “I Walk The Line,” “A Boy Named Sue,” “Folsom Prison Blues,” “Ring of Fire,” and more than two dozen classic hits. More information |
World Premiere - Watson at GableStage |  | Saturday, December 14, 2019 8:00pm to 10:00pm GableStage, 1200 Anastasia Ave, #230 | Based on the life of IBM founder Thomas J. Watson, Sr., this is the story of the Nazi's use of IBM's pre-computer technology and the world's first "personal information" catastrophe -- the systematic identification of Jews. In 1937, Watson became the first American to receive the Order of the German Eagle award, one of the highest honors Adolf Hitler ever bestowed on a non-German. More information |
Flamenco Saturdays at La Taberna Giralda |  | Saturday, December 14, 2019 8:30pm to 11:00pm La Taberna Giralda, 254 Giralda Ave | La Taberna Giralda has Flamenco Dinner shows every Saturday, starting at 8:30pm. Experience the great energy and indulge in delicious Spanish treats. More information |
Late Saturday Happy Hour at JohnMartin's |  | Saturday, December 14, 2019 10:00pm to 11:30pm JohnMartin’s Irish Pub and Restaurant, 253 Miracle Mile | Enjoy late night happy hour at JohnMartin's -- with half-off well drinks, house wine by the glass, and draft beers, every Saturday evening from 10pm to midnight. More information |
Late Night - One Cut of the Dead |  | Saturday, December 14, 2019 11:30pm to 11:55pm Gables Art Cinema, 260 Aragon Avenue | While shooting a low-budget zombie film in an abandoned warehouse, the crew find themselves caught between actual zombies and a mad director who won’t stop rolling. If you think you know what happens next, think again. Shot on a budget of only $25,000, One Cut of the Dead has grossed over $30 million at the box office and has been heralded as the “best zombie comedy since Shaun of the Dead.” More information |
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