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Segovia Towers rises mightily above the circle on Coral Way at Segovia with a spectacular view of the Granada Golf Course

Until 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.

Saturday, November 4 at 6pm

UF/IFAS One Night In The Tropics Fundraiser

The University of Florida's Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences, Homestead campus invites you to attend their annual One Night In The Tropics fundraiser at TREC (the Tropical Research and Education Center) at 18905 SW 280 Street. The event is hosted on the first Saturday in November, which is recognized as Farmer's Month in Miami-Dade County. Enjoy good food, great music and dancing, and the company of UF/IFAS TREC's world-class scientists amid tropical fruit-filled groves and ornamental plants. For details, contact Monique Scoggin at 786-217-9226. Get details and register online.

Tuesday, October 24 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.

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.

Saturday, October 21, the third Saturday of the month, is the Sweetest Day, a chance to share romantic deeds or expressions, and acts of charity and kindness.

Wednesday, October 25 is Howl at the Moon Night, a warm-up for upcoming Halloween festivities.

Tuesday, October 31 is Halloween, a time for costumes, spooky pumpkins, haunted houses, graveyard scenes, wicked decorations and neighborhood events for children. The traditional "trick or treat" involves payment of some form of treat, while the trick refers to an idle threat to perform mischief on the property.

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

Final Curtain this Weekend

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 Melvin Huffnagle 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.

During The Month of October

Halloween Season at Fairchild Gardens

Adventure through the Garden in search of 13 hidden, not-so-scary, haunted birdhouses. Find them all and claim your prize. Get details online.

Thursday, October 19 at 7pm

Opening Reception for Iris Eichenberg: Where Words Fail

Featuring nearly forty objects that span three decades of activity, this exhibition is the first comprehensive, mid-career survey of Eichenberg's oeuvre, which ranges from conceptual jewelry to thought-provoking installations. Exploring timely issues surrounding heritage, gender, identity, equity, and social justice, each work reflects the artist's quest for a safe haven in a more equitable world. Get details online.

Thursday, October 19 at 7:15pm

Killers Of The Flower Moon

Based on David Grann’s broadly lauded best-selling book, Killers Of The Flower Moon, directed by Martin Scorsese, is set in 1920s Oklahoma and depicts the serial murder of members of the oil-wealthy Osage Nation, a string of brutal crimes that came to be known as the Reign of Terror. Get details online.

Thursday, October 19 at 8pm

Comedian Noah Gardenswartz at The Hub

New York based comedian and writer, Noah Gardenswartz -- a regular at the Comedy Cellar in New York City -- performs live at The Hub at Temple Beth Am. Noah is a writer on Amazon's Emmy and Golden-Globe winning show, The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, and he has his own Comedy Central special. Opening for Noah is Ester Steinberg, one of LA’s hottest comedians. The Hub is located at 5950 North Kendall Drive. Get details and reserve seats online.

Thursday, October 19 at 9:25pm

Candlelight: The Best of Zelda

Candlelight concerts brings the music of Zelda at Coral Gables Congregational Church under the gentle glow of candlelight. Get details online.

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.

Weekend of October 20–22

Fall Orchid Sale at R.F.

Sale 20% on an amazing selection of fine orchids this weekend at R. F. Orchids, 28100 SW 182 Avenue, with many new arrivals. Call 305-245-4570. Get details online.

Friday, October 20 from 6 to 9:30pm

The Haunting Hour at Fairchild Gardens

It's a creepy cocktail crawl through the garden -- a haunted happy hour. Embark on an unforgettable journey through the shadows of Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden, where mystery and mixology collide. Uncover hidden messages, unlock the garden’s secrets, and raise a toast to adventure as you step into a hidden speakeasy frozen in time. Enjoy an evening of spine-tingling tales, crafted cocktails and mysterious revelations that will leave you haunted by memories long after the night has ended. 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.

Saturday, October 21 to October 31

Gables Halloween Activities

Get the scoop on ten days of Coral Gables Halloween-themed events running from Saturday, October 21 through Tuesday the 31st. Get details online.

Saturday, October 21 at 10:30am

Create a Pollinator Paradise with Daniel Calzadilla

Learn about creating a pollinator's paradise with the class at Fairchild Garden -- how and why to support all pollinators with a short aside on honey bee swarms. Learn what plants, focusing on natives, are best to use to provide forage and habitat for all pollinators. There will also be a special announcement about an upcoming beekeeping certificate program. Get details and register online. 

Saturday, October 21 at noon

Titian: The Empire Of Color

Titian was an extraordinary master of color and a brilliant entrepreneur, innovative both in a painting’s composition but also in how to sell it. In only a few years, Tiziano Vecellio became the official painter of Venice and the utmost artist sought after by the richest and most influential Courts in Europe. From Ferrara to Urbino, from Mantua to Rome, up to the Spain of Carlos V and his son Felipe II, Titian crossed his century illuminating it with his works of art, inspiring future generations of artists. Perfect interpreter of religion and mythology, portrayer of immediate expressive strength, he dominated his time outshining his contemporaries, always abiding by his motto: Art is more powerful than Nature. Winning over popes and emperors with his iconic, revolutionary works Titian succeeded in becoming one of the artists that symbolized the entire Renaissance. Get details online.

Saturday, October 21 from noon to 6pm

Fall Celebration - Shops at Merrick Park

Visit Shops at Merrick Park Saturday and Sunday for a Fall Celebration with Miami Mom Collective and Branches Food Drive. The event will include a variety of family-friendly activities including face painting, balloon art, characters, life-size games, a sensory station, an ice cream station, photo op and DJ Satori. Get details online.

Saturday, October 21 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, October 21 from 2 to 6pm

Coral Gables Pumpkin Patch

Celebrate fall in the City Beautiful as hundreds of pumpkins in all sizes take over Ponce Circle Park at 2810 Ponce. Enjoy live music, pumpkin decorating, face painting, a mini harvest market, food and beverages for purchase, and adorable picture-perfect fall portrait areas. For details, send email: parks@coralgables.com. This Event is free. Get details online.

Saturday, October 21 at 2pm

The Nightmare Before Christmas

Celebratrating its 30th anniversary, this beloved animated classic continues to enchant audiences of all ages with its unique blend of Halloween and Christmas magic, unforgettable characters, and a hauntingly beautiful soundtrack by Danny Elfman. Join Jack, Sally, and the rest of the quirky residents of Halloween Town as they rediscover the true meaning of both holidays in this timeless tale of self-discovery and holiday spirit. In the Halloween Town, a place dedicated to all things spooky and frightening, Jack Skellington, the Pumpkin King, has grown tired of the same old routine. Longing for something new and exciting, he stumbles upon Christmas Town, a place filled with joy and cheer. Enthralled by the idea of Christmas, Jack decides to take over the holiday, but his good intentions lead to chaotic and hilarious consequences. Get details online.

Saturday, October 21 at 3pm

Cemetery Etiquette Workshop

Meet at the Pinewood Cemetery, 7301 Erwin Road just south of Sunset, for a workshop to learn the finer points of entering cemeteries and gravesites, greeting spirits, leaving offerings, connecting, and cleansing afterward. Get details online.

Saturday, October 21 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.

Saturday, October 21 at 7pm

Zaida Alfaro - In the Key of Dead: A Miami Music Mystery

The Miami Music Mystery series’ main backdrop, the amazing city of Miami, Florida, is beloved and well-known to author Zaida Alfaro, who was born and raised here. Killer songs and a killer voice land Vy Blanco in yet another melodic murder mystery. Interlude Records has signed Vy to a long-anticipated record deal after years of rejections, but she never thought that murder would be part of the deal. Now Vy finds herself, yet again, at the center of a murder investigation that may change the course of her music career. Get details online.

Saturday, October 21 at 7:30pm

Let My Love Be Heard - Jake Runestad & Frost Chorale

Jake Runestad's highly imaginative musical works have been featured worldwide. The Emmy award-winning composer and conductor joins Frost Chorale to present an unforgettable evening of choral music at UM Gusman Concert Hall. Get details online.

Saturday, October 21 at 8pm

Hurricanes Host Clemson

Miami Hurricanes football team faces off against the Clemson Tigers. Call 1-800-Go-Canes. Get details online.

Saturday, October 22 at 6:30am

Sunrise Photography at Deering Estate

The Deering Estate offers an exciting opportunity to photograph the sunrise over Biscayne Bay. Bring your camera, tripod, water, and bug spray. Bugs and mosquitos are very common throughout the year, please come prepared (mosquito spray/lotion, long sleeve shirts, and long pants are suggested). This program is for ages 15 and up. The cost is $20 per person. Please meet at the Main Gate. Get details and register online.

Sunday, October 22 at 7:30am

A. D. Barnes Park Birding — Tropical Audubon Society

Bill Boeringer will lead this half-day Tropical Audubon Society birding trip at A.D. Barnes Park. Enter on SW 72nd Ave. just north of Bird Rd. (SW 40th Street), turn left at the T intersection and park in spaces on either side of the road. Meet at 7:30am, returning at approximately 11am. No fee, but registration is required. Get details online.

Sunday, October 22 at 3pm

Coraline

New 4K Remaster — Based on Neil Gaiman's novel, this animated fantasy film tells the story of a curious and adventurous young girl named Coraline Jones, who moves into a strange, old house with her neglectful parents. Bored and feeling unimportant, Coraline discovers a hidden door in her new home that leads to a parallel world much like her own, but seemingly perfect. In this otherworld, Coraline's "Other Mother" and "Other Father" pay her constant attention, the neighbors are eccentric and entertaining, and everything appears wonderful. However, as Coraline explores further, she uncovers a sinister secret: the Other Mother wants to sew buttons into her eyes and keep her in this alternate reality forever. Determined to rescue her real parents and herself, Coraline must summon all her courage to confront the terrifying and manipulative Other Mother. With the help of some unusual allies, including a sassy black cat, Coraline embarks on a thrilling and perilous journey to save her family and break free from the sinister grasp of the Other Mother. 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.

Sunday, October 22 at 4:30pm

Friends & Family: Merrick Connection in Our Midst

100 Voices -- Visit Coral Gables Merrick House for Yesteryear Stories of Coral Gables. Journalist Helen Muir wrote "The Biltmore: Beacon for Miami" based on her coverage of the hotel, which began with a story in 1935. Her son Toby Muir will reflect on his mother’s Miami life and friendships with Marjory Stoneman Douglas, Eunice Peacock Merrick and Richard Merrick, George’s brother. Get details online.

Monday, October 23

The Pumpkin Arch at Giralda Plaza

Bring the family to see the Pumpkin Arch at Giralda Plaza for all to take fall photos. It will stay up through Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, November 23. Get details online.

Tuesday, October 24 at 9am

City Commission Meeting

The City of Coral Gables will be holding its City Commission regular meeting commencing at 9am. Members of the public may participate in person, but are also able to participate via the Zoom platform. Get details online.

Tuesday, October 24 at 7pm

Raj Tawney - Colorful Palate

Books & Books is thrilled to present an evening with Raj Tawney and Vanessa Garcia to discuss Tawney’s moving and mouth-watering memoir Colorful Palate (Fordham University Press, $24.95). A timely self-examination of the “mixed” American experience featuring exclusive recipes and photographs from the author’s multicultural family. From succulent tandoori chicken to delectable arroz con habichuelas to scrumptious spaghetti and meatballs, Tawney shares his family recipes along with the intimate stories he overheard in the kitchen as he played sous chef to hundreds of recipes that not only span continents but come with their own personal histories attached. Get details online.

Tuesday, October 24 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.

Tuesday, October 25 at noon

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, October 25 at 6pm

Adam Kinzinger - Renegade

Books & Books, along with the George P. Hanley Democracy Center at the University of Miami, are elated to welcome former United States Representative Adam Kinzinger or an in-person discussion of his book Renegade: Defending Democracy and Liberty in Our Divided Country. He will be in conversation with WLRN’s Tom Hudson. From former Illinois Congressman Adam Kinzinger, a gripping account of the January 6 committee, examining the forces that led to the attacks on the Capitol. Part memoir, part searing examination, Renegade offers a searing account of one of the most tumultuous events in recent American history—and the devastating consequences of letting extremism go unchecked, so that the events of January 6 may never happen again. This events takes place at University of Miami Storer Auditorium, 5250 University Drive. Get details online.

Thursday, October 26 at 6pm

The Banned Books Club

This is a space where young people can come together and discuss books that have been banned -- fighting censorship together. On the last Thursday of each month, meet at Books & Books in Coral Gables at The Banned Books Club meeting to rally against the banning of books with discussion about the repercussions of such anti-intellectual pursuits and the positive steps that can be taken to address the issues. Banned Books Club members receive discounts on the monthly book selection. Get details online.

Thursday, October 26 at 7pm

Burger, A Side of Fries, A Coke - Order Up!

Opening Night Reception -- The Lowe Art Museum is pleased to announce the exhibition, Order Up! The Pop Art of John Miller, which will be on view through January 13. This solo exhibition includes thirty-five pieces of Miller’s oversized glass sculptures of food, drinks, and condiments, contextualized by 1950s diner fixtures and fittings. Inspired by the Pop Art movement of the 1960s -- including Claes Oldenburg’s whimsical soft sculptures of everyday objects -- as well as the artist’s own memories of visiting diners near his father’s motorcycle dealership, Miller builds upon a lineage of Pop Art with his brightly colored glasswork. The Lowe Art Museum is located at 1301 Sanford Drive on UM Campus. Get details online.

Thursday, October 26 at 8pm

Colombian Pop Icon Santiago Cruz

With a career spanning more than 20 years, singer and songwriter Santiago Cruz from Tolima is one of the most important Colombian artists in the international pop music scene, winning multiple awards and being nominated for four Latin Grammys. On February 9th, Cruz released his ninth album, "Nueve," produced by Juan Pablo Vega and with the special collaboration of Andrés Cepeda on his single "El Gran Teatro." He is currently a judge on the prime time talent and reality show "La Descarga" on Caracol. He kicked off his "Después de la Tormenta Tour" in 2023, which included an unforgettable sold out show at Bogota's Movistar Arena. Parking is available on site at no additional cost. Food and beverages are available for purchase. Tickets are $69 and $89. Get details online.

Thursday, October 26 at 9pm

Candlelight: Featuring Vivaldi’s Four Seasons & More

Discover the music of Vivaldi and more at Colonnade Hotel Coral Gables under the gentle glow of candlelight. Get details online.

Friday, October 27 at 9:30am

Development Review Committee

The Development Review Committee meeting will be held at 427 Biltmore Way, First Floor Conference Room. Per Section 14-108 of the Zoning Code, the Development Review Committee (DRC) is an administrative and technical committee that provides input on technical issues raised by a development project for consistency with policies established by the City Commission. The agenda is published online. Members of the public may join the meeting via Zoom. Contact the committee via email: drc@coralgables.com. Get details online.

Friday, October 27 at 6:30 and 11pm

The Rocky Horror Picture Show

Pinecrest Gardens presents The Rocky Horror Picture Show at 6:30 and 11pm. It's a cultural sensation, a social phenomenon and the longest-running theatrical release in film history. Tickets are $12 in advance, $14 at the gate. $5 Costume Contest. Pre-registration required. Get details online.

Saturday, October 28 at 3pm

Doggie Trick or Treat Adoption Party

Celebrate the Halloween season with furry friends at Coral Gables Magazine's annual Doggie Trick or Treat Adoption Party at the Infiniti of Coral Gables for an afternoon of games, prizes, drinks, snacks for both humans and pups, and more. Dress up your pooch for a chance to win first prize in our canine costume contest. Each year, the Coral Gables Magazine collaborates with the Humane Society of Greater Miami to give their dogs the chance to find their forever family at the Doggie Trick or Treat Adoption Party. 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.