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Coral Gables High School athletic field on LeJeune Road is accented by the Biltmore tower in the background.

Thursday, October 5 to Sunday, October 29

Oktoberfest Returns to Bierhaus Plaza

Enjoy a month-long Beer and Food and Music Fest at Fritz and Franz Bierhaus, 60 Merrick Way, celebrating the tradition of Oktoberfest -- originally held in Munich since 1810 -- featuring an authentic Munich Oktoberfest menu, live music, free admission and tons of fun. Beer Is The Wiesn For The Season. Wir sind alle mit bier und musik befreundet. Get details online.

October is American Cheese Month, so try to adding some American cheese to something (everything).

Sunday, October 1 is International Coffee Day, a time to celebrate coffee around the world.

Monday, October 2 is Child Health Day, via presidential proclamation to observe exercises to stimulate or increase people’s awareness of the need for a year-round program to protect and develop children’s health in the United States.

Tuesday, October 3 is the traditional end of the German Oktoberfest, signifying the day the beer finally ran dry at the original celebration.

Wednesday, October 4 celebrates the Feast of St Francis of Assisi. Pets are blessed on St. Francis’ feast day because of his love for animals as expressed in his Canticle of Creatures in the Christian doctrine.

Friday, October 6 is German American Day, to honor the 300th anniversary of German-American immigration and culture into the United States.

Monday, October 9 is Leif Erikson Day, Columbus Day and Discoverer's Day, celebrating the spirit of exploration and discovery. It's also Indigenous People's Day, celebrating and honoring indigenous American peoples and commemorating their histories and cultures.

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

Fri/Sat/Sun October 20–22 from 10am to 6pm

Rare Plant Festival

Located at the idyllic Redland Fruit and Spice Park in South Dade, the Rare Plant Festival is a destination event for plant lovers of all kinds. Join the best plant growers in the world along with fellow avid rare plant fans for three days of pure plant mania. Get details online.

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September 27 to October 3

King Tides Season

It's that time of year -- beware of the rising levels of Biscayne Bay and the canals, especially affecting low-lying areas near the coast. On full moons and high tides, and especially with heavy rains, it's best to take caution to avoid contact with salt water from Wednesday, September 27 to Tuesday, October 3. Get details online.

Thursday, September 28 at 6pm

Ortanique Pop-Up Launches At MKT Kitchen

Just like at the original Ortanique on Miracle Mile, expect Chef Cindy Hutson to re-create some of her all-time favorites for adoring fans at her newly announced pop-up version of the restaurant, located at MKT Kitchen (1831 Ponce), with seatings at 6 and 8:15pm. As can be expected, the outstanding cocktails will flow again, as well as select beers and wines. Get details online.

Thursday, September 28 at 6pm

Italy-America Food Design Night

The Italy-America Chamber of Commerce Southeast in collaboration with the City of Coral Gables presents the fourth edition of Food Design Night, featuring a themed food tasting paired with Italian wines, and the focus will be particularly on the design, arrangement and presentation of the dishes. Italian chefs, each assigned to a different showroom, will showcase their signature dish according to their personal interpretation of food design, from the aesthetic to the conceptual, always referring to a common inspiration: Italian culture and authentic ingredients. Get details online.

Thursday, September 28 at 6pm

Museum Members’ Meeting & Brick Unveiling

The Coral Gables Museum's Annual Members’ Meeting is an exclusive gathering to celebrate the past year's achievements and share goals for the future. Get details online.

Thursday, September 28 at 7pm

Date Night Thursdays at The Gramercy

Every Thursday, indulge in our exquisite Asian fusion menu with half off select wine, champagne and desserts while enjoying the enchanting ambiance of this upscale restaurant, enhanced by the soothing tunes of a live violinist. Each couple receives a complimentary rose and a delightful Gramercy bear chocolate. The Gramercy Miami is located at 65 Miracle Mile. Get details and RSVP online.

Friday, September 29 at 1pm

Man with a Movie Camera

One of the most innovative and influential films of the silent era, Dziga Vertov’s Man With A Movie Camera uses rapid editing and innumerable other cinematic effects to create a work of amazing modernity and power. This dawn-to-dusk view of urban Soviet life shows people at work, at play, and at the machines that endlessly whirl to keep the metropolis alive. It was Vertov’s first full-length film, and it employs all the cinematic techniques at the director’s disposal -- dissolves, split-screens, slow-motion, and freeze-frames -- to produce a work that is as exhilarating as it is intellectually brilliant. Restored by the British Film Institute, this edition features an orchestral score composed and conducted by Michael Nyman (The Piano), first performed on May 17, 2002 at London’s Royal Festival Hall. Get details online.

Friday, September 29 at 6:30pm

Full Moon Yoga at Deering Estate

The Full Moon Yoga series by Zamanta (@ZaYogaLife) at the Deering Estate provides an opportunity to enjoy the sunset and end of the day while welcoming the full moon at one of the most beautiful settings in Palmetto Bay. The cost is $20 per person (members and non-members), for age 16 and older. Check-in begins at 6pm at the Main Gate, event begins at 6:30pm. You must register in advance online.

Starting Friday, September 29

August Wilson's How I Learned What I Learned

In this autobiographical tour de force, the late Pulitzer Prize-winner takes audiences on a life-changing voyage from being a young poet in Pittsburgh’s Hill District to his encounters with racism, music, love and transformative friendships. Starring Miami’s own Robert Strain and directed by Carey Brianna Hart, August Wilson’s How I Learned What I Learned charts one man’s journey of self-discovery and what it means to be a black artist in America. Content warning: When telling his story, August Wilson doesn’t shy away from adult language and difficult subjects. Get details and purchase tickets online.

Starts Friday, September 29

My Sailor, My Love

Grace has spent her life caring for others. First her sick mother, then her patients, and now her aging father, Howard. Howard, a widower and retired sailor, is as stubborn in accepting help as Grace is eager to provide it. Grace hires a lovely older woman, Annie, to help out around Howard’s house several days a week. Howard rejects this imposition, and by extension Annie, outright. But eventually, Annie’s charm and gentle care pry open Howard's heart, and the pair fall in love. Annie invites Howard into her large and joyous family, who accept him with open arms. These new relationships put into stark relief the love Howard concurrently withholds from his daughter, who is going through a rough patch in her career and marriage. Grace’s resentment and longing tears at Howard and Annie’s otherwise idyllic seaside love story. Old wounds open and new love blossoms in this expertly crafted story about tempestuous hearts. Get details online.

Saturday, September 30 at 7:30am

A.D. Barnes Park Birding

Bill Boeringer will lead this Tropical Audubon Society half-day trip at A.D. Barnes Park. In addition to leading local trips for TAS, he has been a co-leader with Brian Rapoza on out-of-state TAS trips and has led trips during local ABA Conventions. Bill is also the Count Compiler for the Kendall Christmas Bird Count. Get details and register online.

Saturday, September 30 at 8:30am

Fairchild Member's Day Plant Sale

The annual Member’s Day Plant Sale is one of the most beloved annual events at the Garden. As always, all members enjoy early access to a wonderful range of plants for sale, with Fairchild horticulturists onsite to answer questions and offer expert insights. Get details online. https://ftbg.ticketapp.org/portal/product/120

Saturday, September 30 at 1pm

Silent Movie Weekend - Safety Last!

100th anniversary -- The comic genius of silent star Harold Lloyd is eternal. Chaplin is the sweet innocent, Keaton the stoic outsider, but Lloyd -- the modern guy striving for success -- is us. And with its torrent of perfectly executed gags and astonishing stunts, Safety Last! is the perfect introduction to him. Lloyd plays a small-town bumpkin trying to make it in the big city, who finds employment as a lowly department store clerk. He comes up with a wild publicity stunt to draw attention to the store, resulting in an incredible feat of derring-do on his part that gets him started on the climb to success. Laugh-out-loud funny and jaw-dropping in equal measure, Safety Last! is a movie experience par excellence, anchored by a genuine legend. Get details online.

Saturday, September 30 at 4:30pm

Chess Club at the Gables Library

Meet up with fellow chess enthusiasts for chess lessons open to kids, teens and adults. If you already know how to play, sharpen your chess skills by challenging others. Call 305-442-8706 or email: capleybr@mdpls.org. Ages 6 and up. Get details online.

Saturday, September 30 at 6pm

Carl Hiaasen - Wrecker

Wrecker needs to deal with smugglers, grave robbers, and pooping iguanas -- just as soon as he finishes Zoom school. Welcome to another wild adventure in Carl Hiaasen’s Florida. Valdez Jones VIII calls himself Wrecker because his fourth great grandfather salvaged shipwrecks for a living. So is it destiny, irony, or just bad luck when Wrecker comes across a speedboat that has run hard aground on a sand flat. Get details online.

Saturday, September 30 at 7:30pm

Latin Jazz Series Premiere: Néstor Torres in Concert

Attend the first installment of Néstor Torres' Latin Jazz Concert Series at Sanctuary of the Arts as he pushes the limits of flute music, blending diverse influences like Afro-Cuban, Brazilian, and Caribbean elements into his compositions. His work continues to inspire listeners globally, transcending language and cultural barriers. Torres's extraordinary talent, innovative spirit, and connection to his Puerto Rican roots have left an indelible mark on the world of music, emphasizing the universal language that is music itself. Tickets start at $35. Sanctuary of the Arts is located at 410 Andalusia, across from City Hall. Call 786-362-5132. Get details online.

Sunday, October 1 from 10am to 4:30pm

Paws In The Pool - Two Sessions

The annual Dogs In The Pool event at Venetian Pool takes place with two sessions: small dogs from 10am to 1pm, then large dogs from 1:30 to 4:30pm. The cost is $7 per dog plus $5 per human. Get details online.

Sunday, October 1 at 1pm

Vagabond

Sight & Sound Best Movies of All Time -- Sandrine Bonnaire won the Best Actress César for her portrayal of the defiant young drifter Mona, found frozen to death in a ditch at the beginning of Vagabond. Agnès Varda pieces together Mona’s story through flashbacks told by those who encountered her (played by a largely nonprofessional cast), producing a splintered portrait of an enigmatic woman. With its sparse, poetic imagery, Vagabond (Sans toit ni loi) is a stunner, and won Varda the top prize at the Venice Film Festival. Get details online.

Monday, October 2 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, October 2 at 8pm

Jazz Monday - Mike Gerber

Every Monday, the Miami Jazz Coop presents great musicians representing a wide range of jazz with cabaret style seating to ensure an intimate jazz experience at the UU Congregation of Miami, 7701 SW 76 Avenue (Ira Sullivan Way). Enjoy famed jazz pianist Mike Gerber starting at 8pm. Get details and tickets online. 

Tuesday, October 3 at 7pm

Lauren Groff - The Vaster Wilds

A taut and electrifying novel from celebrated bestselling author Lauren Groff, about one spirited girl alone in the wilderness, trying to survive -- at once a thrilling adventure story and a penetrating fable about trying to find a new way of living in a world succumbing to the churn of colonialism. The Vaster Wilds is a work of raw and prophetic power that tells the story of America in miniature, through one girl at a hinge point in history, to ask how—and if—we can adapt quickly enough to save ourselves. $28 tickets include one copy of Vaster Wilds handed out at check-in. Get details online.

Tuesday, October 3 at 9pm

Fox's Lounge Trivia Tuesday

Earn your brainy bragging rights by quick competition at Fox's Lounge in this trivia tournament that goes fast. No app needed, no downloads, no limit to number of players or teams. Three speedy rounds in two hours. Win fabulous prizes and enjoy specials like $9 Maestro Dobel Cocktails, $20 Burger and Beer combo, $5 Beers at 6030 S Dixie Hwy. Call 305-703-6553. Get details online.

Wednesday, October 4 at 6:30pm

Mindful Yoga at Sunset

Mindful Yoga classes at Lamar Louise Curry Park start with breath work. Focusing your attention on your breath means taking your attention away from anything going on outside of your mat. In a short mindful meditation, one becomes aware of thoughts, then let them go, without dwelling. Get details online.

Wednesday, October 4 at 7pm

David Sangiao-Parga - Blood In The Holler

The world of pro wrestling is about to change. Eric "Jiggolo" Johnson can sense it, but he’s already on his way out. On the way to what he expects will be one of his last big shows, he and the wrestlers he’s traveling with come into conflict with a family of meth dealers in rural West Virginia. Suddenly Eric and the others find themselves held captive on a farm, unsure of what will happen and desperate to escape. As they are forced, one by one, to contend with just how tough they actually are, one man may be their last hope. Get details online.

Wednesday, October 4 at 7:25pm

Fair Play

Hot off the heels of their new engagement, thriving New York couple Emily (Phoebe Dynevor) and Luke (Alden Ehrenreich) can’t get enough of each other. When a coveted promotion at a cutthroat financial firm arises, supportive exchanges between the lovers begin to sour into something more sinister. As the power dynamics irrevocably shift in their relationship, Luke and Emily must face the true price of success and the unnerving limits of ambition. Get details online.

Wednesday, October 4 at 7:30pm

Cebada Rooftop Music and Caja China

Meetup at Cebada Rooftop to enjoy the sounds of Spanish guitar on Wednesday evenings by Alejandro Mendez and experience the Caja China cuisine: lechon with harina, braised greens and consommé, pan con lechon and more at 124 Giralda Avenue. Call 786-409-2287. https://www.cebadarooftop.com

Saturday, October 7

Camilla Boutique Grand Opening

From the shores of Sydney’s Bondi Beach, following her immersive runway show at Miami Swim Week 2022, iconic Australian designer, Camilla Franks unveils her latest Camilla boutique at Shops at Merrick Park. Attend the grand opening celebration featuring Pommery Champagne, light bites and Camilla’s latest collection, Amore Mio. Get details online.

Saturday, October 14 at 2pm

Miami — Wilderness Outpost To Vibrant Metropolis

Since its inception, the City of Miami has evolved from a wilderness outpost to vibrant metropolis that continues to reinvent itself with each passing decade. The center of the city, and its most important thoroughfare, Flagler Street has also evolved over the past 127 years. Join avocational historian Casey Piket at the Pinecrest Library (or on Zoom) as he presents a virtual walk down Flagler Street through the years from Biscayne Boulevard to the Dade County Courthouse. The presentation will share historic photographs and the stories of the Magic City’s most colorful characters and iconic architectural heritage. Get details online.

Sunday, October 15 at 6pm

Greater Miami Symphonic Band Season Begins

The Greater Miami Symphonic Band begins its 45th annual concert season on October 15 at the Maurice Gusman Concert Hall (UM campus) at 1314 Miller Drive. GMSB Music Director Robert Longfield and Guest Conductor Jay Rees, Director of the Frost Symphonic Winds at the University of Miami, will lead the band. The program features many classical symphonic band compositions including: "Fourth Suite for Band" (Alfred Reed), "Prelude and Celebration" (James Curnow), 'Phantom of the Opera" (Webber),"In Glory Triumphant" (Robert Longfield), "Shenandoah" (Frank Ticheli), and many more. Get details online.

Friday, October 20 at 7:30pm

Greg Zelek, Concert Organist

The Lamar Louise Curry Concert Series at First United Methodist Church of Coral Gables presents concert organist Greg Zelek performing Bach's Fugue in D Major and Piazolla's Liebertango. This is a free concert and the public is invited to attend. FUMCCG is located at 536 Coral Way. Call 305-445-2578. Get details online.

Sunday, October 22nd at 4pm

Young People's Concert by GMSB

The Greater Miami Symphonic Band will present a Young People’s Concert at Pinecrest Gardens Banyan Bowl, 11000 Red Road, featuring Spongebob Squarepants; Willy Wonka; The Old Grumbly Bear; Raiders March; I've Made My Plans For The Summer (featuring vocalist, Susie Blank Wolfe); Feuerfest Polka (anvil solo by Dexter Dwight); and other fun and delightful music for the young at heart. Get details online.

Starts Wednesday, November 8

Sweet Goats & Blueberry Señoritas 

From Miami to Maine, and back to Miami, Sweet Goats & Blueberry Señoritas is about a Cuban-American baker named Beatriz in Maine as she tries to determine whether she should stay with the community she’s developed, or reunite with her estranged mother in Miami. Along the way Beatriz explores what it means to belong as she cooks up the recipes of her childhood with the raw ingredients of her new hometown. Written by Richard Blanco and Vanessa Garcia, the Actors' Playhouse production continues at Miracle Theatre through December 3. Get details online.

Sunday, November 12 from 2 to 5pm

Miami Rum Festival Tasting Event

Make plans to attend the 14th annual Miami Rum Festival at the Coral Gables Woman's Club, with an amazing variety of rums to sample from around the world. Purchase $49 general admission or $59 VIP early admission tickets in advance online before they sell out. Get details online.