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

Thursday, July 6 is National Southern Fried Chicken Day, so set aside some time to enjoy crisp and tasty, finger-licking good southern fried chicken.

Monday, July 10 is Piña Colada Day, so get the rum, cream of coconut and pineapple juice ready for the blender, to enjoy this sublime taste and texture of the tropics.

Tuesday, July 11 is World Population Day, a time to increase people’s awareness about various population issues such as the importance of family planning, gender equality, poverty, maternal health, and human rights.

Thursday, July 15 is National Ice Cream Day, declared by President Reagan to be celebrated on the third Sunday in July. Do you need instructions on how to proceed?

Tuesday, July 18 is Nelson Mandela International Day, honoring Mandela’s achievements in conflict resolution, democracy, freedom, equality, diversity, reconciliation, and respect.

Thursday, July 20 is International Chess Day, celebrated annually on the day the International Chess Federation was founded in 1924.

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

Coral Gables Restaurant Month

Taste The Gables during the Month Of July

Coral Gables presents Taste The Gables, a month of culinary delights and exciting events at more than 50 local eateries. Taste the Gables invites residents and visitors alike to indulge in an array of epicurean experiences, showcasing the finest cuisine the city has to offer. For the first time, both full-service and casual eateries have been invited to participate, providing specially curated prix-fixe menus at attractive price points. As part of Taste the Gables, Giralda Plaza will host a free live concert every Friday from 8 to 10pm, offering enchanting musical journeys with an inviting atmosphere for all to enjoy. Get details online.

2023–2024 Season

Seraphic Fire Subscription Packages

Subscribers to the upcoming season of Seraphic Fire performances can guarantee 3, 4, 5, 6, or 7 nights of sublime musical experiences in your coming year with unparalleled benefits to enhance the concert experience, including invitations to post-concert receptions. Get details online.

Thursday, July 6 from 6 to 8:30pm

Young Associates Museum Happy Hour

Attend the Young Associates of the Coral Gables Museum Social Networking Happy Hour at 6pm. This is a forum for like-minded young professionals in South Florida who share a passion for culture, art, music, and community. Get details online.

Thursday, July 6 at 7:30pm

5 String Swing

The Community Arts Program presents 5 String Swing -- sweeping concertgoers onto their feet with music of Cole Porter to George Gershwin, and everything in between, from the Great American Songbook. Featuring Dr. Steffen Zeichner, violin; Flexter Henderson, clarinet, saxophone, cajón; Dr. Greg Diamond, guitar; and Dr. Benjamin Whitman, bass create a lush, holiday celebration. Get details online.

Starts Friday

Past Lives at Gables Cinema

Nora and Hae Sung, two deeply connected childhood friends, are wrest apart after Nora's family emigrates from South Korea. Two decades later, they are reunited in New York for one fateful week as they confront notions of destiny, love, and the choices that make a life, in this heartrending modern romance. Past Lives is Korean-Canadian playwright, screenwriter, and director Celine Song's first feature film. Loosely inspired by her own experience of emigrating from South Korea to Ontario, it premiered at the 2023 Sundance Film Festival to resounding critical acclaim. Get details online.

Friday, July 7 at 4:30pm

Board Games at the Library

Kids of all ages are welcome to play a variety of board games at the Coral Gables Library in the afternoon. Call 305-442-8706 or email: capleybr@mdpls.org. The library is located at 3443 Segovia Street. Get details online.

Saturday/Sunday, July 8–9 from 10am to 5pm

Fairchild Mango Festival

Enjoy this celebration of the King of Tropical Fruit at Fairchild Gardens. Take your taste buds to the tropics for a weekend devoted to all things mango, including the 30th annual Mango Brunch. You'll find mango smoothies, mango-infused cocktails, food trucks, chefs and local vendors all serving mango dishes. Get details purchase online.

Saturday, July 8 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, July 8 from 10:30am to 2:30pm

Watercolor and Color Pencil Art Class: Mangos

Fairchild Gardens art instructor Carlos Gallostra invites you to have a wonderful time at the watercolor and pencil workshop, learning how to create colorfully vivid paintings from a variety of mangos. Develop dynamic illustrative compositions from life in color pencils, watercolor, or mixtures of both. Learn and master techniques including layering, blending, and color mixing. All levels are welcome. Get details and register online.

Saturday and Sunday at 11am

Charlie Chaplin - The Circus

When we first meet Charlie Chaplin’s Tramp in this comic gem, he’s in typical straits: broke, hungry, destined to fall in love, and just as sure to lose the girl. Mistaken for a pickpocket and pursued by a peace officer into a circus tent, the Tramp becomes a star when delighted patrons think his escape from John Law is an act. At the first ever Academy Awards ceremony, Chaplin was honored with a special statuette for "versatility and genius in writing, acting, directing, and producing The Circus." And, it went without saying, for again bringing laughter to packed movie palaces across America. Get details online.

Saturday, July 8 at 12:45pm

It Ain't Over at Gables Cinema

Lawrence Peter "Yogi" Berra is one of baseball's greatest. He amassed ten World Series rings, 3 MVP awards and 18 All-Star Game appearances. He caught the only perfect game in World Series history. Yet for many his deserved stature was overshadowed by his simply being himself and being recognized more for his unique personality, TV commercial appearances and unforgettable "Yogi-isms," head-scratching philosophical nuggets. Granddaughter Lindsay Berra tells his story along with his sons, former Yankee teammates, players he managed, writers, broadcasters, and admirers (such as Billy Crystal), plus photos and footage on and off the diamond. Berra famously said, "I'd be pretty dumb if I started being something I'm not," and It Ain't Over lovingly makes clear he stayed who he was for the benefit of baseball and everyone else. Get details online.

Saturday, July 8 at 2pm

Children's Stage - Stuart Little

Based on the classic book by E.B. White, this charming musical about a “little guy underdog” who is determined to survive in a “real people’s world” will touch your heart and tickle your funny bone. Cats, cars and ships are just a few of the challenges that Stuart faces in his quest to be accepted for who he is and not what he looks like. Get details online.

Saturday, July 8 at 10pm

Brain Damage

This is a slimy, grimy, gore-soaked slice-of-NYC-life that follows a poor schmo who is addicted to a drug called Aylmer. But unlike heroin or cocaine, Aylmer is a mutant penis monster who needs to eat human brains in order to survive. Brain Damage is hilarious, unsettling, and jam-packed with bad taste gags that would probably cause John Waters to reassess his life’s work. See preview and get details online.

Sunday, July 9 at 1pm

Do The Right Thing

Set on one block of Brooklyn’s Bed-Stuy Do or Die neighborhood, at the height of summer, this masterpiece by Spike Lee, which ranked 29th in the directors’ poll, confirmed him as a writer and filmmaker of peerless vision and passionate social engagement. Over the course of a single day, the easygoing interactions of a cast of unforgettable characters -- Da Mayor, Mother Sister, Mister Señor Love Daddy, Tina, Sweet Dick Willie, Buggin Out, Radio Raheem, Sal, Pino, Vito, and Lee’s Mookie among them -- give way to heated confrontations as tensions rise along racial fault lines, ultimately exploding into violence. Punctuated by the anthemic refrain of Public Enemy's "Fight the Power," Do the Right Thing is a landmark in American cinema, as politically and emotionally charged and as relevant now as when it first hit the big screen. Get details and purchase Cosford Cinema tickets online.

Every Tuesday

50¢ Wings at JohnMartin's

What goes better with draft pints? Enjoy a great deal on delicious 50¢ chicken wings every Tuesday at JohnMartin's on Miracle Mile -- from open ’til close. Pair with a hearty Smithwick’s Red Ale, Tank IPA, Harp Lager, the house special JohnMartin’s Lager, or the classic Guinness Stout Irish Pint. JohnMartin's is located at 253 Miracle Mile. Call 305-209-0609. Get details online.

Wednesday, July 12 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.

Wednesday, July 12 from 7 to 9pm

Whiskey Dinner with Jack Daniels

Reserve your space for this special event at JohnMartin's -- an interactive Whiskey Dinner with Jack Daniel's. This tasting experience, featuring five premium selected expressions, will guide you through the rich history of this iconic Tennessee Whiskey, from its origins to the present day, paired with a five course menu. The cost is $135. JohnMartin's is located at 253 Miracle Mile. Call 305-209-0606. Get details and RSVP online.

Friday, July 14 at 9:15pm

Candlelight: A Tribute to Fleetwood Mac

Enjoy a special concert tribute to the songs of Fleetwood Mac at the Coral Gables Congregational Church, featuring violin and piano duo. Songs include You Make Loving Fun; Rhiannon; Everywhere; Songbird; Don’t Stop; Dreams; Say You Love Me; The Chain; Never Going Back Again; Hold Me; Gypsy; Landslide; Go Your Own Way. Get details and purchase tickets online.

Starts July 19

Defending The Cavewoman

Whose cave is it anyway? The raucous mid-life existential crisis unfolds as Defending the Cavewoman digs deep into the caves of the female psyche and sends the males of the species scattering in all directions by debunking the stereotypical myths about how women think. It’s a tongue-in-cheek, affectionate look at the quirks, foibles and idiosyncrasies of both men and women, from the modern female perspective. This inspirational, laugh-a-minute comedy written by Emma Peirson is about two completely different creatures, desperately trying to co-exist on one tiny planet -- and sharing one bathroom. Don’t miss the United States premiere of this wild one-woman show starring the award-winning actress Lindsey Corey. Get details and purchase tickets online.