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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.

Sunday, June 18 is Fathers Day, celebrating the contribution that fathers and father figures make for their children's lives.

Monday, June 19 is Juneteenth Day -- in the year 1865, Union soldiers arrived to take control of Texas and enforce the emancipation of slaves in the state. The traditional drink on Juneteenth is Big Red soda.

Tuesday, June 20 is American Eagle Day, commemorating the day in 1782, when the bird was added to the official Seal of the United States.

Wednesday, June 21 is the day of the Summer Soltice, the moment the Sun is directly above the Tropic of Cancer in the Northern Hemisphere.

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 endearing Coral Gables War Memorial Youth Center provides an amazing array of programs for children and adults.

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/

Friday, June 9 at 8pm

Native Gardens at GableStage

In this sparkling comedy of good intentions and bad manners at GableStage, cultures and gardens clash, turning well-intentioned neighbors into feuding enemies. Pablo, a rising attorney, and doctoral candidate Tania, his very pregnant wife, have just

purchased a home next to Frank and Virginia, a well-established D.C. couple with a prize-worthy English garden. But an impending barbeque for Pablo’s colleagues and a delicate disagreement over a long-standing fence line soon spirals into an all-out border dispute, exposing both couples’ notions of race, taste, class and privilege.

Get details and purchase tickets 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 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.

Friday, June 9 at 3:30pm

The Fisherman and the Dragon Palace

Bring the family to the Coral Gables Library, to follow the tale of Urashima Taro, a kind young fisherman who accepts an invitation to visit a palace under the sea and learns that adventures sometimes have consequences. Materials will be provided. Presented by the Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens. Made possible by the City of Coral Gables. Registration is required. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-442-8706 or capleybr@mdpls.org. Ages 7-10 years. Get details and reserve space 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 10am to 5pm

Family Day on Aragon

Coral Gables Museum welcomes families for special activities every second Saturday of the month with arts & crafts, live performances, and more. Get details 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/

Saturday, June 10 at 8pm

Summer Cabaret Concerts - Lennis Sabatino

The Deering Estate presents the Summer Cabaret Series performances inside the historic Great Hall at the Deering Estate. Aside from her long list of Jazz Concerts and Jazz Appearances, she is a Lead vocalist of “The It Band” a/k/a Pure Energy, Bravatto and South Florida Powerhouse Band. Get details online.

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

Monday, June 12 at 7pm

Chasten Buttigieg - I Have Something To Tell You

The young adult adaptation of the hopeful and refreshingly candid bestselling memoir by the husband of a former Democratic presidential candidate about growing up gay in his small Midwestern town. With honesty, courage, and warmth, Chasten relays his experience of embracing his identity, while inspiring young people across the country to do the same. Get details online.

Tuesday, June 13 at 9am

City Commission Meeting

The City of Coral Gables will be holding its Regular Meeting at City Hall Commission Chambers at 9am, with pre-meeting presentations starting at 8:30am. Members of the public may participate in person but are also able to participate online via Zoom. Get agenda details online.

Tuesday, June 13 at 6:45pm

Blade Runner: The Final Cut

Director Ridley Scott's sci-fi noir thriller stars Harrison Ford as ex-detective Rick Deckard, who is called out of retirement to track down and eliminate a team of humanoid androids that have escaped from an outer space mining colony and have taken refuge here on Earth. During his search for the fugitives, he discovers some disturbing secrets about the future plans of the androids' manufacturer, the Tyrell Corporation. Visually spectacular, intensely action-packed and powerfully prophetic since its debut, the film returns in its definitive Final Cut, which includes extended scenes and previously unseen special effects. Get details online.

Wednesday, June 14 at 6pm

Urban Sketch Crawl

Embark on a captivating artistic journey through the vibrant streets of Coral Gables with the summer walking tour series: Urban Sketch Crawl. Immerse yourself in the beauty of this charming city as you explore its architectural gems and breathtaking landscapes, and bring the city to life on paper one sketch at a time. Get details and purchase $15 tickets online.

Saturday, June 17 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. For more information, contact tutoring@mdpls.org. Get details and register online.

Sunday, June 18 from 11am to 3pm

Fathers' Day - Cars & Cigars at The Barnacle

The Barnacle Society invites you to Cars & Cigars, held each Father’s Day on the bayfront grounds of The Barnacle Historic State Park, 3485 Main Highway. See classic cars displayed in front of the historic Carriage House. Spread out a blanket on the grass with a picnic from home, or purchase burgers and hot dogs hot off the grill from The Barnacle Society. Get details online.