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Thursday, April 20 is 420 Day, an international counterculture holiday based on the celebration and consumption of cannabis and derivatives.

Saturday, April 22 is Earth Day, established on April 22, 1970, in support of the environment and in protest of harmful environmental practices.

Thursday, April 27 is Take our Daughters and Sons to Work Day on the fourth Thursday of the month.

Friday, April 28 is Arbor Day, the last Friday of the month, upon which individuals and groups are encouraged to plant trees and appreciate the critical role they play in our natural environment.

Discover 48 New Construction Residences

The Village at Coral Gables

Situated within a luxurious residential enclave, The Village at Coral Gables is a new boutique collection of only forty-eight distinctive homes: Sophisticated Flats, Glamorous Townhomes, Expansive Lofts, and Private Villas. Developed by MG Developer and designed by De La Guardia Victoria Architects & Urbanists, The Village at Coral Gables is a once-in-a-generation offering of residences in Miami's most coveted neighborhood. To schedule a private preview, contact 786.833.6398. https://live.thevillageatcoralgables.com

The magnificent shady banyan trees at Merrie Christmas Park create a pleasant environment for relaxation.

Coral Gables Woman's Club Centennial Year -- celebrating one hundred years of community service. https://www.gfwccoralgableswomansclub.org/

Now Energized

Miami-Dade 2023 Solar Co-op

Residents and small businesses of Miami-Dade County are eligible to join this co-op to understand the fine details and get the best prices for clean green solar energy installations. Solar United Neighbors (SUN) is a national nonprofit helping people go solar, join together, and fight for their energy rights. SUN provides unbiased, installer-neutral support through each stage of the process of going solar. There is no obligation to install, and no cost to join. For details, send email to: flteam@solarunitedneighbors.org or visit the web page online.

Playing Through May 14

El Huracán at GableStage

As Hurricane Andrew threatens Miami, a mother and daughter ready themselves for the storm, but Abuela takes shelter in a world of memory, music and magic. A powerful tale of family and forgiveness, El Huracán, written by Miami native and recent Academy Award winner Charise Castro Smith (Disney’s Encanto), reveals what can be rebuilt in the aftermath of life’s most devastating tempests and what can never be replaced. A Florida Premiere inspired by Shakespeare’s The Tempest. Starring Barbara Bonilla, Gabriell Salgado, Adriana Sevan, James Puig, Emma Garcia Seeger and Thais Menendez. Get details and purchase tickets online.

Now through May 14

Enchanted Fairies at Fairchild Gardens

Embark on a magical quest at Fairchild -- enchanted fairy doors have magically appeared throughout the Garden, with each one holding a clue leading to a charming Fairy Village. As you wander through the Garden, keep your eyes peeled for the Spring Fairy and her fairy friends. With a map in hand, you will explore the beauty of the Garden, and adventure to find twelve whimsical fairy doors. Each door holds a clue that will bring you one step closer to unraveling the mystery of the Fairy Villages. Tickets includes general admission to explore the Garden. Get details and purchase tickets online.

Thursday, April 20 at 4:20pm

Eating House Debuts Four Twenty Menu

Chef Giorgio Rapicavoli has announced the return of Eating House’s highly anticipated Four Twenty menu on Thursday, April 20th. Eating House will open its doors at 4:20pm for its infamous 4/20 dinner experience. The special menu consists of seven courses and is meant to be shared. Highlights include Yellowfin Tuna Pepperoni; Papas Frita; Mac & Cheese; Buttermilk Fried Amish Chicken; Niman Ranch Short Rib Carne Asada; Orange Mocha Frappuccino; and Banana Pancakes with Caramelized Foie Gras, Cinnamon Syrup and Brown Butter. The dinner is $95 per person. Eating House is located at 128 Giralda Avenue. Call 786-580-3745. https://eatinghousemiami.com

Thursday, April 20 at 10pm

Up in Smoke

It's 420 Day. Celebrate the 45th Anniversary of Cheech and Chong's film debut, the granddaddy of all cannabis comedies. This zonked-out masterpiece brought the hilarious sketches that helped Cheech and Chong sell over 10 million records ("Dave's not here, man!") to the big screen in a big way. Directed by famed record producer Lou Adler, who discovered Cheech and Chong and went on to produce their blockbuster comedy albums, Up in Smoke's irresistibly goofy humor and madcap plot -- made of 100% pure hemp -- will lift your spirt (and pretty much the rest of you) as high as a kite. https://www.gablescinema.com/events/up-in-smoke/

Friday, April 21 at 7pm

Movies Under the Gables Moonlight - Sandlot

Coral Gables residents are in for another movie treat at the William H. Kerdyk, Jr., and Family Park for a family friendly movie under the Gables moonlight -- the original Sandlot movie. Attendance costs $10 per family pack of up to four people, and includes popcorn. Closed captioning is available. The park is located at 6611 Yumuri Street. Email: SpecialEvents@coralgables.com. Get more details online.

Friday, April 21 at 8pm

Kevin Zhu, Violin - Northern Lights

Renowned American violinist Kevin Zhu is set to return to Sanctuary Of The Arts with an exceptional new program of Svedsen, Grieg, Tchaikovsky and Prokofiev. Zhu has amassed an outstanding record of concert performances and competition wins. Coming to international attention after winning the 2018 Paganini Competition and 2012 Yehudi Menuhin Competition, he has established himself as a leading figure among the next generation of musicians. Sanctuary of The Arts is located at 410 Andalusia. Call 786-362-5132. Get details and purchase tickets online.

Sat/Sun April 22-23

Vermeer: The Greatest Exhibition

In the spring of 2023, the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam opened its doors to the largest Vermeer exhibition in history. The show sold out within days of going on sale. This film offers you the chance to experience the once-in-a-lifetime exhibition on the big screen. With loans from across the world, this major retrospective will bring together Vermeer’s most famous masterpieces including Girl with a Pearl Earring, The Geographer, The Milkmaid, The Little Street, Lady Writing a Letter with her Maid, Woman Holding a Balance and includes for the first time the newly restored Girl Reading A Letter At The Open Window. Saturday at noon, Sunday at 1pm. Get details online.

Saturday, April 22 from 4 to 6pm

Bonsai Tree Workshop at the Museum

Discover the ancient art of Bonsai at the Coral Gables Museum. Learn about the history of the practice, and explore the cultural significance of these miniature trees from a bonsai tree artist. Discover the process of shaping and caring for bonsai trees, and take home your very own to start or expand your collection. The workshop fee includes a 10 to 12 inch bonsai tree between 4 to 6 years old to work on and take home. Soil, drainage mesh, wire, pot, and tools will be provided. A maximum of four participants may share each tree. Get details and reserve $70 tickets online.

Sunday, April 22 at 6pm

32nd Annual Reach for the Stars Gala Auction

The highly anticipated 32nd Annual Reach for the Stars Gala Auction is back at the Miracle Theatre for an evening of friendship, extraordinary food tastings, open bar and entertainment -- black-tie optional. All proceeds from this fundraiser will be dedicated to youth programming and an endowment fund to guarantee the future of the Miracle Theatre for generations to come. Get details and purchase tickets online.

Tuesday, April 25 from 7am to 7pm

Runoff Election Day

The Coral Gables General Biennial Runoff Election for Group IV Commissioner is scheduled for Tuesday, April 25 from 7am to 7pm. Vote at your assigned precinct as listed on your voters registration card. Get details online.

Wednesday, April 26 from 4 to 7pm

Lucky Hour at JohnMartin's

Get half price discounts on all Irish beer and select whiskeys at JohnMartin's Lucky Hour, Monday through Friday from 4 to 7pm. https://johnmartinsmiami.com/happenings/

Wednesday, April 26 at 6pm

Community, Health, and Conversations by Elemental Living

Attend a session by Elemental Living with Dr. Abbey Hernandez at 275 Alhambra discussing ADD, ADHD, learning, and behavioral challenges, the root cause, and how to help these conditions with minimal intervention. This is a free event. Call 786-432-1512. Get details online.

Wednesday, April 26 at 6:30pm

Race Against Plant Extinction

Attend a lecture at Fairchild Garden with Wesley M. Knapp. Extinction rates are expected to increase in the near future, yet we have a poor understanding of what plants have already gone extinct and the reasons for these extinctions. Every extinction is a conservation failure and identifying the reasons for past extinction events may help us prevent future extinctions. Of the 65 plant taxa believed extinct from the continental United States and Canada, four were endemic to Florida, with two being global single-site endemics. Get details and purchase tickets online.

Wednesday, April 26 at 7:30pm

Chucho Valdés & Frost Latin Jazz Orchestra

The great Cuban pianist and composer Jesús “Chucho” Valdés returns to Frost for one night only with the Frost Latin Jazz Orchestra. Known for founding and leading Irakere for over 30 years, Valdés is a Grammy and Latin Grammy award winner and the most influential figure in modern Afro-Cuban jazz. Get details and purchase tickets online.

Wednesday, April 26 at 7:30pm

Dead Poets Society

For generations, Welton Academy students have been groomed to live lives of conformity and tradition -- until new professor John Keating inspires them to think for themselves, live life to the fullest and "Carpe Diem." This unconventional approach awakens the spirits of the students, but draws the wrath of a disapproving faculty when an unexpected tragedy strikes the school. With unforgettable characters and beautiful cinematography. Celebrate National Poetry Month with one of the most enduring and uplifting films about the transformative power of the written word. Peter Weir's emotionally-wrenching 1989 film became an an instant hit, garnering Academy Award nominations for Best Picture, Directing, and a Best Actor nod for Robin Williams' breakthrough dramatic performance, but only Tom Schulman's unforgettable and loosely autobiographical screenplay took home the coveted statue that year. Get details online. Get details online.

Save The Date

Friday, April 28 at 8pm

Seraphic Fire 20th Anniversary Concert

To honor the conclusion of their 20th Anniversary season, Seraphic Fire celebrates with a program containing both the oldest and newest pieces in our repertoire. William Billing’s Invocation was the first work performed by Seraphic Fire, and the first line of this American hymn -- “Majestic God, our Muse inspire, and fill us with Seraphic fire” -- is the source for the ensemble’s name. Seraphic Fire will be joined by University of Miami's Frost School of Music Ensemble Ibis for Shawn Crouch’s The Road From Hiroshima, the first piece of music commissioned and premiered by Seraphic Fire. Representing Seraphic Fire’s newest projects are three world premiere performances of works by Alvaro Bermudez, Sydney Guillaume, and Tawnie Olson. The ensemble’s first performance of Thomas Tallis’ massive 40-voice motet Spem in alium is the icing on the birthday cake of this celebration 20 years of glorious music at Church Of The Little Flower. Get details and purchase tickets online.

Sat/Sun April 29–30 from 10am to 5pm

Bromeliad Society Annual Show & Sale

Attend the Bromeliad Society show at Fairchild Gardens. South Florida has a great number of nurserymen who propagate, hybridize grow, and sell bromeliads worldwide. There will be approximately ten vendors selling their unique types of bromeliads and related merchandise. As has been the case in years past, each vendor has different plants available for sale and can provide growing tips to keep new acquisitions in great shape. Get details online.

Save The Date

Tuesday, May 9 at 8pm

Miami Music Makers

The Greater Miami Symphonic Band presents the Twenty-Third Annual May “Pops” Concert, a delightful program featuring music of or about Miami, with guest conductor J. Steven Moore, at Gusman Hall. Moore is Associate Dean Undergraduate Studies at the Frost School of Music at UM. The program includes: "The Music Makers" (Alfred Reed); "The Sun Still Shines" (Robert Tindle); "KC and the Sunshine Band (Medley), featuring Eugene Timmons on alto sax (Mike Lewis); "Exultant Visions" (Robert Longfield); "Symphonic Dance No.3 (Clifton Williams); "Miami March" (Henry Fillmore); Michele Fernández's U'nidad en Ritmo: A Tribute to Cultural Unity;" and much more. Get details and purchase tickets online.