Greetings {name},

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.

Saturday, June 10 is the running of the Belmont Stakes horse race in Elmont, New York.

Monday, June 12 is Loving Day, the anniversary of a historic court decision eliminating state laws restricting interracial marriage.

Wednesday, June 14 is Flag Day, honoring the United States flag, and  commemorating the flag’s adoption on June 14, 1777. Each of the 50 stars represents one of the 50 states in the United States and the 13 stripes represent the original 13 colonies that became the first states in the Union.

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

The iconic Coral Gables Woman's Club on East Ponce is commemorated by a historic marker from the state of Florida.

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 is open with many new features and innovations, 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.

Daily 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.

On Exhibit through September 17

Expressions of Self: Arnold Newman’s Artist Portraits in Context

This permanent collection at UM's Lowe Art Museum exhibition pairs twenty Arnold Newman portraits alongside artworks created by the artists represented therein. Spanning several decades, the selected photographs demonstrate Newman’s pioneering approach to creating “environmental portraits,” a term later attributed to his signature style that he began in 1941 in New York City.  Get details online.

Season Tickets Now On Sale

Actors' Playhouse 2023–24 Mainstage Season

The five Mainstage productions secured for its 2023–24 Mainstage Season have been announced by Actors' Playhouse at the Miracle Theatre. The complete line-up will include a new Cuban-American play by hometown heroes Richard Blanco and Vanessa Garcia entitled Sweet Goats & Blueberry Señoritas (November 8 – December 3, 2023), the fabulously fun award-winning musical based on the adored movie, Legally Blonde The Musical (January 31 – February 25, 2024), the riveting, moving and awe-inspiring musical Caroline, or Change (March 27 – April 14, 2024), the second production ever of the thought-provoking interstellar play A Rock Sails By (May 15 – June 9, 2024) and a folk-rock musical memoire based on a true story Hundred Days (July 17 – August 11, 2024). Get details and purchase subscriber tickets online.

Thursday, June 1 from 6 to 9pm

Exhibit Preview: Masters that Changed the City

A tribute to the Centennial of Jesús Rafael Soto and Carlos Cruz Diez, this exhibit features a selection of iconic works by the artists that are a clear testament to their significant contributions to the Op and Kinetic Art movements, globally. 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.

Starts Friday

Chile '76

Set during the early days of Augusto Pinochet’s dictatorship, Chile ‘76 builds from quiet character study to gripping suspense thriller as it explores one woman’s precarious flirtation with political engagement. Carmen leads a sheltered upper middle class existence. She heads to her summer house in the off-season to supervise its renovation, while also performing local charitable works through her church. Her husband, children, and grandchildren come back and forth during the winter vacation, bringing reminders of the world beyond. When the family priest asks her to take care of an injured young man he has been sheltering in secret, Carmen is inadvertently drawn into the world of the Chilean political opposition and must face real-world threats she is unprepared to handle, with potentially disastrous consequences for her and her entire family. 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.

Saturday, June 3 at 11am

Saturday Brunch at Eating House

Eating House has begin serving brunch on Saturdays, in addition to Sundays, from 11am to 3pm. Featuring an a la carte menu and hand-crafted sips by Chef Giorgio Rapicavoli, the Coral Gables eatery continues to highlight classic and innovative culinary influences while ingeniously incorporating locally and regionally sourced products at 128 Giralda Avenue. Get details online.

Saturday, June 3 at 2pm

The Palm Beach Story

In a seemingly amicable agreement, Gerry Jeffers (Claudette Colbert) hops a train to Palm Beach where divorces come easy. Desperate to escape a group of obnoxious millionaires on the train to Florida, Colbert hides out in a sleeping car where she meets, unbeknownst to her, one of the world's richest men (Rudy Vallee) who is relentless in his attempt to romance her. Upon their arrival in Palm Beach, Colbert is met by her husband who has come to claim her back only to find that Vallee's sister (Mary Astor) is after him. The foursome's story unfolds through intensely humorous dialogue, flirtatious situations and a splendid soundtrack. Get details online.

Saturday, June 3 at 4pm

Mainly Mozart Fest - Classical Masters

Virtuoso violinist and one of the most sought-after performers of his generation William Hagen, and multiple award-winning pianist Marina Radiushina explore classical repertoire masterworks by Mozart, Beethoven and Schubert in this Mainly Mozart Festival Classical Masters performance at Sanctuary of the Arts, 401 Andalusia Ave. Selections include Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart Sonata for violin and piano in B-flat Major, K.454; Ludwig van Beethoven Sonata for piano and violin No. 7 in C Minor, Op. 30; Franz Schubert Rondo Brilliant for violin and piano D.895, plus additional works by Gershwin and Sarasate. Tickets range from $10 to $30. Call 786-556-1715. Get details and purchase tickets online.

Saturday, June 3 at 9pm

Streets Of Fire

Walter Hill’s classic, highly stylized "rock & roll fable" has attained cult status since its original 1984 release and with its backdrop of rain-drenched, neon-lit streets, is one of the most visually iconic films of the decade. Big time rock singer Ellen Aim is playing her hometown when she's grabbed from the stage by local bike gang The Bombers, led by the menacing Raven. Tom Cody, a tough ex-soldier and Ellen's ex-boyfriend, returns home to get her back and he's ready to take on the whole gang. Get details online.

Sunday, June 4 at 2:30pm

My Man Godfrey

The Absurdity of Life: A Screwball Comedy Series: Carole Lombard and William Powell dazzle in this definitive screwball comedy by Gregory La Cava -- a potent cocktail of romantic repartee and social critique. Irene (Lombard), an eccentric, wealthy Manhattanite, wins a society-ball scavenger hunt after finding a “forgotten man” (Powell) -- an apparent down-and-out drifter—at a dump. She gives him work as the family butler and soon falls head over heels for him. Her attempts to both woo Godfrey and indoctrinate him in the household’s dysfunction make for a string of madcap high jinks that has never been bested. La Cava’s deft film was the first to garner Oscar nominations in all four acting categories, and it is one of Hollywood’s greatest commentaries on class and the social unrest of the Depression era. Get details online.

Sunday, June 4 from 5 to 8pm

Commodore Trail Garden Party

It's a celebration of the end of the season, a garden party on Crawford Avenue celebrating this year’s accomplishments and get an exclusive sneak peek at some of the great design concepts that the Master Plan has produced for Trail improvements. You’ll be wowed in a beautiful Grove garden, with great company, food, and Sangria. Details of the location will be provided upon ticket purchase and all ticket purchases go to support efforts to create a safe, world-class urban Trail for our community. 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, accessible via the vintage stone gate path midway in the parking lot. Get details online.

Monday, June 5 from 8 to 9:30pm

Comedy Night at Books & Books

Enjoy an evening of Stand-Up Comedy in the courtyard at Books & Books, featuring Miami’s best local stand-up comedians, hosted by Villain Theater. Tickets are free! 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.

Tuesday, June 6 at 9pm

Tuesday 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.

June 7 from 7 to 9pm

Painting Poincianas Party at Miami Art Club

Attend this "cocktail party with a paintbrush" for a fun experience painting Royal Poinciana Trees at Miami Art Club, located in the Mall of the Americas, #18, 7795 West Flagler Street. The cost is $45 which includes all supplies, wine, and refreshments. RSVP 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.

Saturday, June 10 at 1pm

Royal Poinciana Symposium

Attend the Royal Poinciana Symposium at the Coral Gables Public Safety Building Community Room at 2151 Salzedo Street. Steve Pearson, former Director of the Gifford Arboretum and past president of the Tropical Flowering Tree Society, will present the history of the Royal Poinciana, its origins in South Florida and its use by early settlers, as well as information on the care and horticultural aspects of the tree, and the inspiration it has provided in art, music, and poetry. This is a free event. Please RSVP online.

Saturday, June 10 from 2:30 to 5pm

Royal Poinciana Trolley Tours

Gathering at the front of the Coral Gables Public Safety Building, 2151 Salzedo Street, the annual Royal Poincianas Trolley Tours highlight the best trees and blossoms of the 2023 season. Narrated by two poinciana experts and past presidents of the Tropical Flowering Tree Society, this event always sells out early and is a highlight of the Fiesta. Tickets are $25 per person. Seating is limited and larger groups may be divided into two separate trolleys, please purchase your tickets in advance to reserve your spot and avoid disappointment. Parking available nearby. https://royalp.org/trolly-tour/

Sunday, June 11 at 10am

Royal Poinciana Bike Tour

Bicycle enthusiasts will love this new event. Celebrate the magnificent Flame Tree on this tour of our best Royal Poincianas in full blossom. Presented with the Tropical Flowering Tree Society as part of the annual Royal Poinciana Fiesta Festival, in partnership with the Coral Gables Museum. Tickets are $10 per person; children under 12 are $5. Led by Bike Walk Coral Gables, starting at the Coral Gables Museum, 285 Aragon Avenue. Parking in garage across the street. RSVP online.

Sunday, June 11 at 2pm

2023 Poinciana Tree Planting

Help plant a tree. Bring the whole family to this celebratory tree planting of two Royal Poincianas at the New Beginnings Church at 15300 SW 288th Street, sponsored by the Tropical Flowering Tree Society. Parking is free. No RSVP necessary. All are welcome. https://royalp.org