Monday, May 29 at 9am

Memorial Day Remembrance at War Memorial Youth Center

The City of Coral Gables will honor the men and women who gave their lives in service to our nation and to protect our freedom, with a solemn ceremony at the Youth Center. Light refreshments will be served following the observance. Get details online.

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Thursday, May 25 is National Missing Children's Day, an annual observation in the United States designed to highlight the problem of child abduction.

Friday, May 26 is Sally Ride Day, honoring the first American woman astronaut to go into space.

Sunday, May 28 is Amnesty International Day, recognizing the need to protect human rights around the world.

Monday, May 29 caps off Memorial Day Weekend. Formerly known as Decoration Day, this Monday holiday commemorates all men and women who have died in military service for the United States. It also represents the traditional end of school year and beginning of the summer vacation season with picnics, sports events and family gatherings throughout the weekend.

Thursday, June 1 is the start of Caribbean-American Heritage Month, recognizing the significance of Caribbean people and their descendants in the history and culture of the United States. 

Tuesday, June 6 is the anniversary of D-Day, when 160,000 Allied troops, with 5,000 ships and 13,000 aircraft, invaded on the beaches of Normandy, France -- one of the most significant military campaigns of modern history.

As always, make plans to enjoy the great outdoors in our little city. Walk down Miracle Mile, experience the live theatre and the best movies, browse the book stores, look into the art galleries and meet up with friends at the restaurants -- including restaurant row in the 100 block of Giralda. Visit the parks and public spaces to appreciate the bounties of nature. 

Enjoy the best of Coral Gables in the coming days.

Robert and Robin Burr

A view of the Biltmore Hotel from the shade of mighty oaks on the waterway at Ruth Bryan Owens Park.

Coral Gables Woman's Club Centennial Year: celebrating one hundred years of volunteer service to the community — and highlighting the significant contributions of women in the first century of Coral Gables. Find out how you can buy a memorial brick to commemorate a loved one. gfwccoralgableswomansclub.org/

Now Open Six Days A Week

The Renovated Coral Gables Branch Library

The newly renovated Coral Gables Branch Library at 3443 Segovia Street reopened on Monday, May 22 with many new features and innovations. Now open Monday through Thursday from 9:30am to 8pm; plus Friday and Saturday until 6pm. See the full events list online.

Now Playing

Actors' Playhouse presents Proof at Miracle Theatre

David Auburn’s Proof is an elegant and engaging story of passion, genius, and family bonds. The story combines elements of mystery and surprise with old-fashioned storytelling to provide a compelling and entertaining theatrical experience. This winner of the Pulitzer Prize for Drama will receive its first professional production in Miami in over 20 years. Get details and purchase tickets online.

Thursday, May 25th from 6:30 to 9pm 

Keep Cool Miami-Dade Art Exhibit Reception

The Coral Gables Museum invites to to attend the launch of the new exhibit “Keep Cool Miami-Dade,” featuring three new paintings he created to celebrate the launch of the #KeepCoolMiamiDade extreme heat awareness campaign. Light refreshments will be served throughout the evening, along with remarks made by notable attendees. RSVP online.

Starts Friday

Monica at Gables Cinema

Monica is an intimate portrait of a woman who returns home after a long absence to confront the wounds of her past. Reconnecting with her mother (Patricia Clarkson) and the rest of her family for the first time since leaving as a teenager, Monica (Trace Lysette) embarks on a path of healing and acceptance. The film delves into Monica’s internal world and state of mind, her pain and fears, her needs and desires, to explore the universal themes of abandonment and forgiveness. https://www.gablescinema.com/events/monica/

Saturday, May 27 from 10am to 5pm

Dragons and Mythical Creatures at Fairchild Gardens

Larger than life dragons have migrated to Fairchild. Behold the fully animatronic beasts as these mythical giants roar and share their legendary tales. Kids will enjoy scavenger hunts, dragon quests and will even have the opportunity to become knights and dragon royalty. It’s the must see summer experience in Miami. Tickets include general admission to explore the garden. The exhibit continues through Monday, September 4. Get details and purchase tickets online.

Saturday, May 27 from 10am to 1pm

Homework Help and Tutoring at the Library

Certified teachers meet with small groups of students in one-hour sessions to provide homework help and tutoring in reading, math, and science. Students are encouraged to bring homework material or school assignments for assistance in specific subject areas. This free service is available to all students in grades K-12. Get details and register online.

Saturday, May 27 at 3pm

Fantasy Theatre Factory Show at the Library

Enjoy a special program for all ages, as Fantasy Theatre Factory presents a totally interactive and fun event for kids and adults of all ages. Enjoy a customized, energized dance show that encourages group participation while using movement-themed songs. Get details online.

Saturday, May 27 at 7:30pm

Roles We’ll Never Play: A Miscast Cabaret

Join Area Stage Company Stage III students for Broadway show tunes like you’ve never heard them before. Their first ever Miscast Cabaret is devised entirely by the students to be presented in their brand new lobby space, which will allow audience members to enjoy a fun and casual lounge-like atmosphere. Buy a ticket, grab a seat and enjoy. Note: This performance may contain repertoire suitable for ages 12+. Parental discretion advised.

Get details and purchase $10 tickets online.

Saturday, May 27 at 9pm

The Big Lebowski - 25 Year Anniversary

It’s been 25 years since the release of one of the most beloved films in the Coen brothers' impressive catalog, The Big Lebowski. Way out west there was this fella by the name of Jeff Lebowski who called himself “The Dude.” He had a rug that really tied the room together until a pair of muscle heads carrying a marmot pissed on it in a case of mistaken identity. Naturally, The Dude seeks remuneration from the other Jeffrey Lebowski, a Pasadena millionaire, but is drawn into a ransom scheme involving severed toes, nihilists, bowling, and lots of White Russians. Join the Big Lebowski costume contest before the film on Saturday. Dress up as your favorite character and the best look-alikes will win some awesome prizes. Get details online.

Sunday, May 28 at 1pm

Tokyo Stories

Based on a major exhibition at the Ashmolean in Oxford, Tokyo Stories spans 400 years of incredibly dynamic art -- ranging from the delicate woodblock prints of Hokusai and Hiroshige, to Pop Art posters, contemporary photography, Manga, film, and brand-new artworks that were created on the streets. The exhibition was a smash-hit five-star success and brought a younger and more diverse audience to the museum. The film uses the exhibition as a launchpad to travel to Tokyo itself, and explore the art and artists of the city more fully. Get details online.

Tuesday, May 30 at 9pm

Trivia Night at Books & Books

Enjoy a rousing good time with Trivia Night every Tuesday Night at 9pm in the Books and Books Courtyard Café. Flex your mental muscles and embark on an exhilarating journey of knowledge and friendly competition in a Jeopardy-style format. Get details online.

Wednesday, May 31 at 5pm

Book Club: The Next Chapter

This highly anticipated sequel follows our four best friends (Diane Keaton, Jane Fonda, Candice Bergen, Mary Steenburgen) as they take their book club to Italy for the fun girls trip they never had. When things go off the rails and secrets are revealed, their relaxing vacation turns into a once-in-a-lifetime cross-country adventure. Get details online.

Thursday, June 1 from 6:30 to 8pm

Community Meeting - The Underline

The Miami-Dade County Department of Transportation and Public Works (DTPW), in partnership with Friends of The Underline, invite community members to an upcoming meeting in the city at Temple Judea, 550 Granada Blvd. Registration is required. Your attendance is encouraged, and any comments will be appreciated. Get details online.

Saturday, June 3 from 9am to 4pm

Audubon Go-Native Plant Sale

Just in time for rainy season, the Tropical Audubon Society's annual Go-Native Plant Sale, presented by Galloway Farm Nursery, makes it easy to nurture and shelter birds, bees and butterflies in your own native habitat. Select from hundreds of native plants, including Slash pine, Coontie, Peperomia, bird and butterfly attractors, and more. Get cultivation tips from experts. Find inspiration on their 2.2-acre near-native Steinberg Nature Center campus. Get details online.

Sunday, June 4 from 6 to 9pm

86th Annual Royal Poinciana Fiesta

Make plans to enjoy the events surrounding the 86th Annual Royal Poinciana Fiesta taking place from June 4–11. The spectacular red and gold flamboyant tree is Miami-Dade County’s official tree and blooms for several months all over the County, usually peaking in June. The opening Reception will be at Fairchild's Garden House, at 10901 Old Cutler Road, by the South Entrance. It includes the introduction of the Royal Poinciana Court Scholarship winners, the Schokman Book Award, and the award to the late Sallye Jude as Poinciana Ambassador. There will also be an exhibit of Highwaymen paintings and vintage postcards featuring the Royal Poinciana. The Reception is free and open to the public. Guests are asked to bring a dish to share or to make a $10 donation. Get details for all the Royal Poinciana upcoming events online. 

Monday, June 5 at 6 and 7:30pm

Area Stage Spring Showcase

Attend a special showcase and celebrate students who have worked hard all semester to present what they've learned for a night of acting, singing and dance at Area Stage. Established in 1989, Area Stage Company (ASC) is an award-winning professional theatre company that has staged provocative, world-class theatre productions. Get details and purchase $10-20 tickets online.

Monday, June 5 at 7:30pm

South Florida Palm Society Monthly Meeting

General SFPS meetings are held on the first Monday of February, April, June, August, and October, with guest speakers, at Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden’s Garden House. Doors open at 7pm for business. Speakers begin at 7:30pm. Use the south entrance at Fairchild Gardens and walk through the vintage Montgomery Palmetum stone and iron gate entrance. The Society alternatively uses the Corbin Building, with accessible via the vintage stone gate path midway in the parking lot. Get details online.

Tuesday, June 6 at 8pm

GMSB Season Finale - Out of this World

The Greater Miami Symphonic Band will be performing its final concert of the 2022-2023 season at the University of Miami’s Gusman Concert Hall. Music Director Robert Longfield and Guest Conductor Barry Bernhardt, Director of Bands at FIU, will lead the band in an evening of Out Of This World Music, featuring celestial themes, including Soaring with John Williams, featuring music from his film scores Superman and Star Wars. Also on the program are the Transit of Venus march by John Philip Sousa, the ever popular Blue Moon by Richard Rodgers, The Purple Twilight, composed by Music Director Robert Longfield as a memorial to the crew of the Challenger space shuttle, and other popular selections. Tickets are $20 for adults and $5 for students and children (over 5 years old). Call 305-273-7687. Get details and purchase tickets online.

Thursday, June 8 at 7:30pm

CAP All-Star Jazz Ensemble Reunion Big Band

The Community Arts Program (CAP) 2023 Summer Concert Series opens when alumni of the CAP Miami Jazz Institute ALL-STAR Jazz Ensemble return for a full-on reunion big band, directed by Daniel Strange. A top-tappin’ evening transports listeners to the Big Band era with music of Glenn Miller, Duke Ellington, Count Basie, and other giants at the Congregational Church, 3010 De Soto Boulevard. Get details and purchase tickets online.