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

Across from City Hall, the First United Methodist Church of Coral Gables, established in 1926, is nearing their one hundred year anniversary.

Last Weekend

Oktoberfest Finishes at Bierhaus Plaza

Enjoy the final weekend of this 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.

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.

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.

November is Native American Heritage Month, a time to celebrate rich and diverse cultures, traditions, and histories and to acknowledge the important contributions of Native people.

Wednesday, November 1 is All Saints Day, a Christian holiday honoring all of the saints, many of which were martyrs. All Saints Day was originally celebrated in May, then moved to downplay the Pagan holidays of Halloween (All Hollow’s Eve) and Dia De Los Muertos.

Friday, November 3 is Housewife Day, recognizing the importance of stay-at-home wives and moms.

Sunday, November 5 -- Daylight Saving Time Ends on the first Sunday in November at 2am. Fall back one hour. 

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

Now Operating on Saturdays

Coral Gables Trolley Update - Downtown Express Route

The Downtown Express Trolley is free, running along Ponce from the University of Miami and Southwest Gables to Giralda Plaza, from 2 to 10pm every 20 minutes. Stops include Kerdyk Park, The Standard, Red Road Commons, University Metrorail Station, the Life Time Building, Miracle Mile, and Giralda Plaza. Get details online.

Final Weekend 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 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 from 9am to 3pm

One Day Camp at the Museum

Let the kids experience the museum's one-day camp, full of knowledgeable fun, including various Science, Technology, Engineering and Math challenges that allow them to explore materials in a hands-on way, leading the kids to cool innovations and real-world applications. Ages: 6 to 12. 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.

October 27 from 1 to 4pm

Halloween Spooktacular at Adult Activity Center

The Coral Gables Adult Activity Center presents a bit of hocus-pocus at their Spooktacular Halloween Bash, offering gastronomic creations, bodacious libations and spooky tunes for all to do the monster mash. Costumes are encouraged. 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.

Continues This Week

Strange Way of Life

Coral Gables Art Cinema presents Pedro Almodóvar's new short film, Strange Way of Life, with Ethan Hawke and Pedro Pascal, paired with the director’s first English-language short, The Human Voice. A man rides a horse across the desert that separates him from Bitter Creek. He comes to visit Sheriff Jake. Twenty-five years earlier, both the sheriff and Silva, the rancher who rides out to meet him, worked together as hired gunmen. Silva visits him with the excuse of reuniting with his friend from his youth, and they do indeed celebrate their meeting, but the next morning Sheriff Jake tells him that the reason for his trip is not to go down the memory lane of their old friendship. Get details online.

Friday, October 27 at 7:30pm

Fight Club - Throwback Thriller

In honor of Banned Books week -- An insomniac office worker and a devil-may-care soap maker form an underground fight club that evolves into much more. With Edward Norton, Brad Pitt, Helena Bonham Carter, Meat Loaf, Jared Leto. Get details online.

Starts Friday

Stop Making Sense

Newly restored in 4K to coincide with its 40th anniversary, the 1984 film was directed by renowned filmmaker Jonathan Demme and is considered by critics as the greatest concert film of all time. Get details online.

Saturday, October 28 at 2pm

Complimentary Tickets for Kids - Stuart Little

Kids receive a complimentary ticket to the 2pm matinee of Stuart Little when booked online -- or at the Box Office using the promo code HALLOWEEN23 -- alongside a paid adult ticket. 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 28 from 2 to 8pm

Halloween On The Mile

Miracle Mile transforms into Halloween Haven for the city's "Trick-or-Treat on the Mile" event. Families are encouraged to come in costume and participate in an array of activities, including face painting, balloon artistry, book readings, and a magic show. Participating businesses along Miracle Mile will hand out treats. This event is free to the public. 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.

Saturday, October 28 from 3 to 5pm

Doggie Halloween Costume Contest

It's doggie costume time at the museum. At their Annual Doggie Halloween Costume Contest, canines can strut their stuff, then win awards and special prizes for the best dressed outfits. Get details online.

Saturday, October 28 at 5pm

Trick or Treat Storytime

Bring the family to Books & Books for a festive event as booksellers will be reading Halloween picture books and giving out candy. All kids are welcome. Wear your Halloween costume and come ready to have fun at the book store. Get details online.

Sunday, October 29 at 12:30 pm

The Graduate

4K Restoration. Ben Braddock (Dustin Hoffman), fresh out of college and disillusioned with life, finds himself stuck between his older lover, Mrs. Robinson (Anne Bancroft), and her daughter (Katharine Ross). Get details online.

Sunday, October 29 at 1pm

Family Halloween Painting Class: The Bat Flower with Art and Juice

Attend a fun, artistic, and educational painting session at Fairchild Garden, celebrating the beautiful Bat Flower. Learn fun, easy painting skills with Raquel Torrent of Art and Juice. Children learn to trust their own abilities, observing with artistic eyes. Understand contour, form, colors, and value to express creativity by adding unique details at the end. Supplies will be provided. The final product will be a frameable canvas painting. All children must be accompanied by an adult. Get details and register online.

Sunday, October 29 at 1pm

Magnolia

Paul Thomas Anderson’s hugely ambitious epic follows a group of interrelated characters in search of love, forgiveness and meaning in the San Fernando Valley, set over the course of 24 momentous hours, with Tom Cruise, Melora Walters, William H. Macy, John C. Reilly, Julianne Moore, Philip Seymour Hoffman, Jason Robards, Melinda Dillon, and Philip Baker Hall. Get details and purchase $5 tickets online.

Sunday, October 29 at 1:30pm

Sanctuary of the Arts Choreographic Ensemble: Open Rehearsal

Catch a sneak peek of Sanctuary of the Art's Lecuona World Tribute Show. Enjoy the dancers at Open Rehearsals before a new season. This is a free event. Get details online.

Sunday, October 29 at 3pm

Spooky Symphony at Miami-Dade Auditorium

Bring the kids out for Alhambra Orchestra's Spooky Symphony -- the highly anticipated annual concert of macabre masterpieces with a frightful and fantastical kid-friendly, multimedia Halloween spectacular for young audiences. Presented in partnership with Greater Miami Youth Symphony and The Children’s Trust, the combined orchestras, with musicians in costume, will present movie themes from Frozen, Ghostbusters, Apollo 13 and Star Wars, plus excerpts of dramatic classics Night on Bald Mountain, Firebird Suite and Symphonie Fantastique. Miami-Dade County Auditorium is located at 2901 West Flagler Street. Get details online.

Sunday, October 29 at 6pm

Actors' Playhouse 36th Season Kick-Off Celebration

The Watermark of Coral Gables will be hosting Actors' Playhouse 36th Season Kick-Off Celebration. Meet authors Richard Blanco and Vanessa Garcia, and the cast of the Florida Premiere play Sweet Goats and Blueberry Senoritas. Share musical interlude with selections from the season’s Broadway musicals Legally Blonde, the Musical and Caroline, or Change. Enjoy delicious tastings hosted by Rene Sanz, Executive Director of The Watermark at Coral Gables (363 Granello Ave), and surprise desserts curated by Vicky’s Bakery. Sip on delectable libations generously sponsored by Bacardi, U.S.A. Get details and purchase tickets online.

Sunday, October 29 from 6 to 8pm

Halloween Pumpkin Float at the Venetian Pool

Bring the family to Venetian Pool in costume to show off your pumpkin carving skills during the Halloween Pumpkin Float event at the historic Venetian Pool, 2701 De Soto Blvd. Enjoy snacks while carving and watching the jack-o’-lanterns float across the dark, moonlit waters. Tickets are $30 per family (limit of 4 people) and include a pumpkin carving and contest, trick-or-treat walking path and snacks. Get details and purchase tickets online.

Monday, October 30 at 8pm

Jazz Mondays - Negroni's Trio

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). Negroni's Trio begins their performance at 8pm. Get details and purchase tickets online.

Tuesday, October 31 from 6:30 to 9:30pm

Nightmare at 405 - Haunted House

Walk through the Youth Centers' scare zones on this annual night of terror -- if you dare -- to receive a treat after being tricked and an opportunity to capture the night at the photobooth. This event is not suitable for children five years old and younger. Tickets are non-refundable and are for one-time use. Get details and purchase tickets online.

Thursday, November 2 at 6pm

Town Hall Meeting - Mayor and Commissioner

Mayor Vince Lago and Vice Mayor Rhonda Anderson will be hosting a town hall meeting at the Adult Activity Center, 2 Andalusia Ave. Residents can also view online via Zoom.

Friday, November 3 at 5pm

Gallery Night – Rob Haff: Streets Of Havana

The “Streets of Havana” exhibit, curated by photographer Rob Haff, endeavors to capture a glimpse of the Cuban experience. This experience has been profoundly influenced by a tumultuous history, which includes Spanish colonialism, capitalist exploitation, periods of leadership under dictators such as Batista and Castro, and the ongoing and debilitating US embargo. Indeed, these enduring economic and political adversities have revealed a people characterized by remarkable resilience. Get details online.

Friday, November 3 at 8pm

Seraphic Fire - Gods and Mortals

Follow Seraphic Fire solo voices, chorus, and chamber orchestra through the dramatic story of mythological twins as they struggle with their love of the same woman and a trip to the underworld. Experience exquisite arias, like Télaïre's Tristes apprêts, performed by the nation's top classical singers. Hear the rarely performed prologue from the original 1737 version of the opera, which Patrick Dupre Quigley describes as "a delightful mix of marches, airs, and dances." The event takes place at Church of the Little Flower, 2711 Indian Mound Trail. Get details and purchase tickets 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.

Sunday, November 12 at 3pm

Orchestra Miami - Tough Turkey In The Big City

Bring the family to Pinecrest Gardens where Orchestra Miami is serving up some turkey for Thanksgiving -- Tom Turkey, that is! Orchestra Miami’s Family Fun Concert Series returns with Tough Turkey in the Big City: A Feathered Tale with music by Bruce Adolphe and a story by Louise Gikow. What happens when a turkey from the sticks meets a Park Avenue pigeon? With the feel of an old-time radio story, Tough Turkey in the Big City follows the comic blunders of Tom Turkey, who leaves the farm to try his luck in the big city. Get details and purchase tickets online.