Greetings {name},

please enjoy this image that reminds us of the beauty and serenity of our majestic city

the clock atop city hall is visible all the way down Miracle Mile and the surrounding area

Friday, August 18 is Hawaii Statehood Day, celebrating the Pacific island chain's admission as a state on August 21, 1959.

Saturday, August 19 is National Aviation Day. In 1939 President Franklin Roosevelt proclaimed this day to coincide with the birthday of Orville Wright, who piloted the Wright Flyer.

Sunday, August 20 is Senior Citizens Day, commemorating the day President Franklin Roosevelt signed the Social Security Act in 1935.

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

Friday, August 4

R.F. Orchids August Specials

Discover great deals at R.F. Orchids, now presenting Vanda Mandela Eda Thompson "Yellow Jacket" and Vanda Carol Andrews "Polka Dots" on sale for $79.95. Visit the nursery or order online.

Now Playing through August 27

Disney's The Little Mermaid

Bring the family to experience an immersive production of Disney's The Little Mermaid as acclaimed director Giancarlo Rodaz comes back to reinvent another classic, inviting audiences to the underwater kingdom. Join Ariel as she discovers the joys of the human world above. Based on Hans Christian Andersen's most beloved tale and the classic animated film, The Little Mermaid is a hauntingly beautiful love story for the ages. With music by eight-time Academy Award winner, Alan Menken, lyrics by Howard Ashman and Glenn Slater and a compelling book by Doug Wright, this reimagined musical production will capture your heart. Get details and purchase tickets online.

Thursday, August 10 at 6pm

Capture Coral Gables Winners

Attend the finalists and winners presentation of the photography contest Capture Coral Gables at the museum. This exhibition showcases the twenty-five finalist works in the Coral Gables Garden Club’s photography contest -- As I See It. Get details and RSVP online for this free event.

Thursday, August 10 at 9:15pm

Candlelight: A Tribute to Adele

Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience featuring the music of Adele at Coral Gables Congregational Church under the gentle glow of candlelight. Get details and purchase tickets online.

Held Over

Oppenheimer (70mm)

Written and directed by Christopher Nolan, this epic thriller tells the story of the American physicist J. Robert Oppenheimer and his pivotal contribution to the creation of the atomic bomb. The film stars Cillian Murphy as J. Robert Oppenheimer and Emily Blunt as his wife, biologist and botanist Katherine "Kitty" Oppenheimer. Oscar winner Matt Damon portrays General Leslie Groves Jr., director of the Manhattan Project, and Robert Downey, Jr. plays Lewis Strauss, a founding commissioner of the U.S. Atomic Energy Commission. Oppenheimer also stars Oscar winner Rami Malek and reunites Nolan with eight-time Oscar nominated actor, writer and filmmaker Kenneth Branagh. Coral Gables Art Cinema is the only art cinema in the southeastern United States equipped to screen films in 70mm, the high-resolution format that became synonymous with the medium's epics and films of exceptional visual grandeur. Get details online.

Friday, August 11 at 3pm

Traveling to Japan 101

If you are planning a trip to Japan or are interested in the culture of the "Land of the Rising Sun," attend this presentation to get travel tips, sightseeing highlights, transportation info and more. Made possible by the City of Coral Gables. Call 305-442-8706 or capleybr@mdpls.org. Ages 19 years and up. Get details online.

Friday, August 11 from 5 to 11pm

Bay 13 End Of Summer Party

Meet up with friends at Bay 13 for the ultimate End of Summer Party. Celebrate the season's farewell with an all-you-can-eat cookout plus bottomless beer tickets, entertaining games, live DJ and a fantastic Makers Market. Indulge in delicious food, unlimited drinks, have fun playing games, groove to great music, and explore unique handmade products. Get details online.

Saturday, August 12 at 9am

Free Yoga at THesis Hotel

Bianca Natali guides you through a free all levels vinyasa yoga class at the THesis Hotel, 1350 South Dixie Highway. Get details online.

Saturday, August 12 at 11am

Kids- Kiki's Delivery Service

It is tradition for all young witches to leave their families on the night of a full moon and set out into the wide world to learn their craft. When that night comes for Kiki, she embarks on her life journey with her chatty black cat, Jiji, landing the next morning in a sea-side village, where a bakery owner hires her to make deliveries. The resourceful young witch uses her broom for the delivery service, only to lose her gift of flight in a moment of self-doubt. Rarely has Miyazaki’s art been so brilliantly rendered as in this delightfully imaginative film -- a beautiful and timeless story of a young girl finding her way in the world. Get details online.

Saturday, August 12 from noon to 4pm

Family Day on Aragon

Join the Coral Gables Museum on the second Saturday of each month for engaging family activities, including arts and crafts, live performances and more. Enjoy live music and free admission for the entire family to the museum's exhibits. The artist-in-residence for the season will offer special programming during each Family Day event. Get details online.

Saturday, August 12 at 9:30pm

Class of 1984

A contemporary scholastic nightmare, director Mark Lester brings us a punishing view point of youth gone wild. A newly transferred, idealistic music teacher (Perry King) is in over his head, as he goes toe-to-toe with a gang of punk students that control the city’s drug and prostitution trade. Bolstering incredible starting performances from Michael J. Fox and Tim Van Patten (eventually turning into one of HBO’s best television directors), Class of 1984 is an entertaining and shocking thriller that feels like an after-school special gone horribly awry. The title song “I am the future” is one of the few times a beloved film composer (Lalo Schifrin) collaborates with a shock rock artist (Alice Cooper). Get details online.

Sunday, August 13 at 9:30am

Summer Art Workshops with Krystal Rodriguez

Family Day On Argon -- Get creative at the art cinema's art workshop on Sundays before the movies, a fun and interactive session taught by local artist Krystal Rodriguez before the screening of Kiki's Delivery Service. Get details and RSVP online.

Monday, August 14 at 11:30am

Kids: Sensory Friendly Storytime Fun

Bring the kids to the Coral Gables library for engaging stories, songs and activities. Call 305-442-8706 or email: capleybr@mdpls.org. Ages 3 to 5 years old. Get details online.

Monday, August 14 at 6:30pm

Yoga By The Sea

Bring a yoga mat to the Barnacle, along with strap and blocks to enjoy an evening of Hatha Yoga in this calm bayside oasis with instructor Gabby Goldbaum, for all levels. Get details online.

Monday, August 14 a 8pm

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. Since 2015, Villain Theater has been committed to fostering talent and building a diverse community of artists in Miami, providing students the opportunity to learn with the best improv acting training available. Tickets are free. Get details online.

Tuesday, August 15 at 10am

Coffee with a Cop at Gallery Cafe

Stop in to the Gallery Cafe at The Watermark, 363 Granell Ave, for a chance to enjoy a casual cup of coffee with local police officers, a way for public safety professionals and the community members they serve to converse. Get details online.

Tuesday, August 15 at 7pm

Hitchcock - The 39 Steps

The original version of the classic Alfred Hitchcock comedy thriller, starring legendary British heartthrob Robert Donat, was a highlight of Hitchcock’s career. While sitting in a London theatre watching a man perform dazzling memory tricks, Richard Hannay and the rest of the audience flee after hearing a gunshot. As he leaves, he encounters a young woman who asks if she can accompany him. Fascinated by her apparent terror, he agrees. During the night, however, she is murdered in his flat, and he must avoid the police long enough to find the real killers and clear his name. Get details online.

Tuesday, August 15 at 7pm

Jeff's Jazz Jam at Elks Club

Jazz lovers gather at the Coral Gables Elks Club for Jeff's Free Piano Jazz every Tuesday Night at 7pm at 6304 Southwest 78th Street. Get details online.

Tuesday, August 15 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, August 16 from noon to 10pm

Wine Down Wednesdays at Kaia Greek Restaurant

Indulge in a delightful journey through the Mediterranean vineyards with 50% wines by the glass every Wednesday at Kaia Greek Restaurant, 232 Miracle Mile. Get details online.

Wednesday, August 16 at 4pm

Historic Preservation Board

The monthly Historic Preservation Board Meeting takes place at Coral Gables City Hall in Commission Chambers at 4pm. The board considers preservation and protection of historic or architecturally worthy buildings, structures, sites, quaint neighborhoods and artifacts which impart a distinct historical heritage of the City. Citizens may attend and participate. Get details online.

Wednesday, August 16 at 7pm

Pee-Wee's Big Adventure (1985)

When Pee-wee Herman's idyllic world is destroyed by the theft of his fire-engine red bicycle, the pre-pubescent adult sets out on a manic cross-country odyssey to recover his most valued possession. Director Tim Burton makes his feature-film debut with this comic masterpiece starring Paul Reubens as the beloved Pee-wee Herman. Get details online.

Thursday, August 17 at 7pm

Open Mic Night at the Elks Club

Enjoy Miami's longest-running open mic -- at 34 years -- at the Elks Lodge, 6304 Southwest 78th Street. Get details online.

Thursday, August 17 at 7:30pm

Vocalist Ekep Nkwelle

The Community Arts Program (CAP) 2023 Summer Concert Series concludes with Ekep Nkwelle. This dazzling Cameroonian-American 2022 Sarah Vaughan International Jazz Vocal Competition winner is joined with Luther Allison, piano; Jason Clotter, bass; and Hank Allen-Barfield, drums. Ekep sings her story and deep passion for jazz -- with music from great recordings and artists that have influenced and continue to inspire her. Get details and order tickets online.

Saturday, August 19 from 8:30am

Tropical Audubon - Bird-friendly Gardening Day

Do you enjoy digging in the garden, learning about native plants that attract birds and other pollinators, or weeding invasives? Help steward Tropical Audubon Society's Bird-Friendly Demonstration Garden and near-native Steinberg Nature Center grounds. Get hands-on experience creating wildlife habitat under the expert guidance of resident Master Gardeners. Learn how to establish a bird-friendly garden in your own yard, patio or balcony, and get familiar with the principles of Florida-Friendly Landscaping. Activities include invasive plant removal, planting native species, selective pruning of native shrubs and small trees, and tidying the network of trails. Get details and register online.

Saturday, August 19 at 4pm

Not Your Mom's Book Club

Do you enjoy tales of magic, zombie hordes and undeniable romance? Attend a different sort of book club, where you can read and show love for your favorite stories and genres. Copies of the book will be available for checkout at the circulation desk. For more information and for this month's book selection, please contact 305-442-8706 or email: capleybr@mdpls.org. Ages 18 years and older. Get details online.

Sunday, August 20 at 10am

Coral Gables Bike Tour - The Historic Buildings of Phineas Paist

Phineas Paist (1873-1937) was the supervising architect for the Coral Gables Corporation. His buildings include City Hall, the Venetian Pool, the Colonnade Building, and the San Sebastian Apartment Hotel. His work is part of the glue that holds the image of Coral Gables together. Presented in partnership with the Dade Heritage Trust. Get details and purchase tickets online.

Monday, August 21 at 6pm

Pretty Reckless Book Signing with L. J. Shen

From author LJ Shen's high-demand All Saints High series, a spinoff series of her bestselling Sinners of Saint series. After Penn Scully blames Daria Followhill for the disappearance of his sister, the two are forced under the same roof and unravel the secrets between them. They say revenge is a dish best served cold... Get details and purchase tickets online.

Tuesday, August 22 at 5pm

City Millage Rate - Sunshine Meeting

Attend the Sunshine Meeting in Coral Gables City Commission Chambers for the purpose of discussing the millage rate. The meeting will be attended by members of the city commission, city staff and representatives. The public can attend this meeting in person, via the zoom (meeting ID 305 446 6800), or by phone: 305-461-6769. Get details online.

Wednesday, August 23 at 7pm

NFL Champion Michael Oher Book Signing

When Your Back's Against the Wall. Millions of people became part of Michael Oher’s story when they watched a version of him on the big screen; read his memoir, I Beat the Odds; or cheered him on from the stands. After speaking to so many of them over the years, Oher knows that more than anything, people want to believe great things can happen, even when the situation looks bleak. His story of overcoming the toughest of odds serves as their hope. Get details and purchase tickets online.

Trivia and Karaoke Fun

Bronze Dragon Entertainment

Bringing you the best trivia and karaoke nights in town, Bronze Dragon Entertainment's trivia is fast paced -- with's no time to cheat, no team member limits, only a cell phone required, no app needed for the multiple choice answers. They take audience suggestions for questions and categories, and can do special theme nights on request. Experience their Karaoke That Cares, fair rotations, with veteran hosts that adjust levels and effects constantly so that you always sound your best -- more than 50,000 tracks to choose from with backing vocals and adjustable key and tempo. Reach Bronze Dragon on social media for upcoming local shows and events, and to arrange your own private parties and special events. https://linktr.ee/BronzeDragon