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

stately homes on the Biltmore golf course green

Friday, November 10 celebrates the birth of the United States Marine Corps.

Saturday, November 11 is Veteran's Day, an opportunity to honor and thank all military personnel who served the United States in all wars, particularly living veterans.

Monday, November 13 is World Kindness Day, a day to encourage us to be kind to others. It's also Caregiver Appreciation Day, recognizing the tens of millions of Americans, who selflessly give their time to care for those who are ill, disabled, or elderly.

Wednesday, November 15 is National Philanthropy Day, a chance to consider giving to worthy causes and an opportunity to honor all those generous philanthropists that have contributed so much to our common good.

Wednesday, November 15 is also Clean Out Your Refrigerator Day -- top to bottom reorganization -- perhaps to make room for all the Thanksgiving Feast goodies coming soon.

Thursday, November 16 is UNESCO International Tolerance Day is a day for fostering mutual understanding among cultures and peoples.

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

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. Get details and purchase tickets online.

Tuesday, November 14 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.

Now Playing

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.

Now through January 7

Night Garden at Fairchild

Bring the family out to Fairchild Garden for a spectacular music and light presentation that turns the garden absolutely magical. The beautiful 23-acre gardens have been transformed into an illuminated supernatural fairyland with technicolor flowers and unique sculptures. Visit rainbow-colored pathways, interact with the talking wise old tree, join a Fairy Quest, and so much more. Plus, there will be plenty of delicious food and drinks from some of Miami’s most popular food trucks. Get details online.

Starting Sunday, November 12

Miami Book Fair

During eight days each November hundreds of authors and thousands of readers converge on Downtown Miami for the nation's premier literary festival. Starts Sunday, November 12. Get details online.

At The Local Library

November is Miami Book Month

In October 2022, the Miami-Dade Board of County Commissioners adopted a resolution declaring November as Miami Book Month, which recognizes and highlights the importance of literacy, reading, books and the institutions and organizations that promote literary arts throughout the community. Participate in the Fall Into Winter Reading Challenge for a chance to win great prizes. Attend any of your local author programs and poetry events at the public library, or join one of the book clubs. Get details online.

Thursday, November 9 at 6pm

Vinos At The Plaza

Attend the annual wine auction benefitting the Coral Gables Community Foundation's robust scholarship and grant-making programs. Bottles start pouring at 6pm. Get details and purchase tickets online.

Friday, November 10 at 4pm

AI and the Future of Museums

Enjoy a special virtual program at the Lowe Art Museum, exploring how artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming the way we create, experience, and interpret art in museums and the broader world. Get details online.

Friday, November 10 at 6:30pm

Art Lecture Series - Modern Cuban Sculpture

Cernuda Arte presents a lecture series by Cuban art critic, scholar and author, Professor Alejandro Anreus. The subject is Roberto Estopiñán (1921 - 2015) and Modern Cuban Sculpture. 6:30pm reception; 7:30pm lecture. Get details online.

Friday, November 10 at 7pm

Mama Fuma Live at The Barnacle

Enjoy the live music of Mama Fuma at The Barnacle Under Moonlight event, featuring a fusion of Cuban Roots, Rock, Funk, and High Energy, with Tribute Jams. Get details online.

Friday, November 10 at 8pm

The Threepenny Opera at UM Ring Theatre

The Jerry Herman Ring Theatre's performance this landmark musical theatre piece, recently adapted by Simon Stephens. The Threepenny Opera inhabits a dark underworld the line between vice and virtue is always shifting. Featuring a sumptuous score with songs such as “Mack the Knife” and vividly drawn anti-heroes, this satirical slap at the hypocrisy of capitalism remains eerily timely nearly 100 years after its debut. Get details online.

Saturday, November 11 at 7:30am

Bird Walk at the Deering Estate

The Deering Estate is part of the Biscayne Bay IBA (Important Bird Area) recognized as a globally important habitat for the conservation of bird populations. Search for some of the Deering Estate’s estimated 170 resident and migratory bird species. Watch for ibises, herons, egrets and other shorebirds in and around the shallow coastal waters. Binoculars are highly suggested. Get details online.

Saturday, November 11 at 10:30am

History Book Club at Pinecrest Library

Enjoy a discussion of historical fiction and nonfiction titles every second Saturday of the month at Pinecrest Library. Call 305-668-4571 or email: booke@mdpls.org. Ages 19 years and older. Get details online.

Saturday, November 11 at 10:30am

How to Grow Tomatoes like a Farmer

Learn how to grow generous bunches of delicious tomatoes with master gardener Glenn Huberman. He'll discuss user-friendly gardening techniques, which varieties to grow, and methods of keeping your tomatoes productive and healthy. Get details online.

Saturday, November 11 at 11am

Museum Downtown Walking Tour

Visit historic Mediterranean Revival buildings and stroll through the bustling business district of Coral Gables, learning about the history of this thriving area since the 1920s. With each step, you’ll uncover the fascinating history and stories behind the iconic buildings that define this unique urban oasis. Museum admission is included with tickets. Get details online.

Sat/Sun November 11–12 at 11am

Belle and Sebastian

A timeless story of a boy and his dog, Belle and Sebastian is a story of friendship, courage, and loyalty, set against the jaw-dropping scenery and alpine panoramas of the Haute Maurienne-Vanoise region of France. Sebastian lives with his grandfather, César, in a vertiginous mountain village, where he crosses paths with a giant and dirty Pyrenean Mountain Dog who the locals have dubbed "the Beast" for allegedly killing their livestock. But Sebastian sees something good in the misunderstood canine and befriends the animal, renaming her "Belle." Get details online.

Saturday, November 11 at 2pm

Miami-Dade Military Museum Grand Opening

The Miami-Dade Military Museum and Memorial is set for the Grand Opening celebration at their location by ZooMiami and the Gold Coast Railroad Museum. The historic premises was built in WWII by the Navy, before becoming CIA headquarters during the 1960s, and Army Reserve Center in the Vietnam era, and the Marine Corps Reserve Center up until Desert Storm. Civilian and Military ceremonies include the official party and ribbon cutting with live music before tours from 3 to 6pm. Get details and RSVP online.

Saturday, November 11 at 9:35pm

Scott Pilgrim vs. the World

22-year-old Scott (Michael Cera) lives with his roommate in a basement apartment and plays in the marginally successful garage band Sex Bob-omb -- whose original songs were composed by alternative rock icon Beck. When the literal girl of his dreams, Ramona Flowers (Mary Elizabeth Winstead), skates into his life with an Amazon package for delivery, Scott ditches his 17-year old girlfriend to chase Ramona. But to win her affection, Scott must defeat her seven evil exes. Get details online.

Sunday, November 12 from 11am to 7pm

South Florida Seafood Festival

The South Florida Seafood Festival is a celebration of all things seafood and waterfront living. Set in Miami’s historic Coconut Grove Regatta Park, attendees can expect to indulge in some of South Florida’s most notable seafood cuisines from our local favorites. As Miami’s finest chefs fire up the kitchen lab, amazing cocktails are created by Miami’s top mixologists, with live music all day, big kid yard games, curated nautical market, plus a family fun zone with huge inflatables, slides, games and more. Get details online.

Sunday, November 12 from 11am to 4pm

Bottomless Brunch At JohnMartin's

The Bottomless Brunch at JohnMartin’s in Coral Gables is a great way to relax and enjoy a delicious meal with friends and family, offering a wide variety of breakfast and lunch items, as well as a full bar. The atmosphere is casual and inviting, and the service is friendly and attentive. Some of the most popular items on the Sunday brunch menu include the Irish Benedict, the toast, and the Breakfast Burger. JohnMartin’s also offers a variety of burgers and sandwiches. Get details online.

Sunday, November 12 at 1:30pm

Titanic: The Musical

Based on real people aboard the most legendary ship in the world, Titanic: The Musical is a stunning and stirring production focusing on the hopes, dreams, and aspirations of her passengers who each boarded with stories and personal ambitions of their own. All innocently unaware of the fate awaiting them, the Third-Class immigrants dream of a better life in America, the Second Class imagine they too can join the lifestyles of the rich and famous, whilst the millionaire Barons of the First Class anticipate legacies lasting forever. With music and lyrics by Maury Yeston and a book by Peter Stone -- the pair have collectively won an Academy Award, an Emmy Award, an Olivier Award and three Tony Awards. 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. Get details and purchase tickets online.

Sunday, November 12 at 2pm

JFK - Special Anniversary Screening

You are invited to a screening of Oliver Stone's Oscar-winning drama JFK in honor of the 60th anniversary of the assassination of President John F. Kennedy, followed by a live hour-long panel discussion about the film featuring Oliver Stone via Zoom, moderated by UM political science professor and JFK assassination expert Fernand Amandi and JFK assassination author/historian Jefferson Morley. 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.

Sunday, November 12 at 4pm

Dreams and Visions - Frost Wind Ensemble

The UM Frost EWind Esemble performs Maslanka’s A Child’s Garden of Dreams alongside works by Bach and the world premiere of Puckett’s viola concerto at Gusman Concert Hall. Get details online.

Sunday, November 12 at 4:30pm

Preservation Station: Notable Places and People

100 Voices -- Visit Coral Gables Merrick House for Yesteryear Stories of Coral Gables. Retired Historic Preservation Director Dona Spain held many posts at City Hall, but her true love was for safeguarding historic properties. She’ll describe favorite features of Merrick cottages and homes of distinction and recount tales of the fascinating historical figures she came to know during her over 22 years with the city. Get details online.

Sunday, November 12 at 7pm

The Marvels

Carol Danvers aka Captain Marvel has reclaimed her identity from the tyrannical Kree and taken revenge on the Supreme Intelligence. But unintended consequences see Carol shouldering the burden of a destabilized universe. When her duties send her to an anomalous wormhole linked to a Kree revolutionary, her powers become entangled with that of Jersey City super-fan, Kamala Khan aka Ms. Marvel, and Carol’s estranged niece, now S.A.B.E.R. astronaut Captain Monica Rambeau. Together, this unlikely trio must team-up and learn to work in concert to save the universe as The Marvels. Get details online.

Monday, November 13 at 6:30pm

Simon Evnine - A Certain Gesture

Books & Books & the University of Miami Center for the Humanities are excited to present an evening with Simon Evnine for A Certain Gesture: Evnine’s Batman Meme Project and Its Parerga! The book takes the form of commentaries on memes made with the image of Batman slapping Robin. It is a genre-defying book that mixes discussions of philosophy, psychoanalysis, Judaism, language, and representation with self-writing, producing a distinctive type of autotheory. The book is cerebral, playful, social, and intensely personal. It contains philosophy, including original philosophical research, but also explores new ways of doing and thinking about philosophy. Get details online.

Monday, November 13 at 7:30pm

Frost Saxophone Ensemble

Enjoy a performance by the Frost Saxophone Ensemble featuring original music, marches, and famous orchestral transcriptions, featuring a range from soprano to contrabass saxophones at Newman Recital Hall. This is a free concert open to the public. Get details online.

Tuesday, November 14 at 9am

City Commission Meeting

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

Wednesday, November 15 at 10:30am

Acrylic Painting Class

Students at all levels are welcome to learn how to paint in acrylic. Award-winning Miami artist, Dan Bondroff, will teach students how to create tropical floral paintings in acrylic from concept to completion. Get details online.

Wednesday, November 15 at 6pm

Underground Millennial Club

Meet up with friends at the Coral Gables Library to play board and improvisational games, test your trivia knowledge and more. Call 305-442-8706 or email: capleybr@mdpls.org. For ages 19 years and older. Get details online.

Wednesday, November 15 at 7:30pm

Frost Opera - Night in The Next Whiskey Bar

Enjoy an evening of timeless operatic solos and ensembles with Frost Opera Theater's Night In The Next Whiskey Bar: A Modern Tapestry, at Weeks Center's Clarke Recital Hall. Get details online.

Exhibition Opens November 16

The Sounds Of The World Exhibit

The Day I Heard The Sounds Of The World -- This museum exhibition gathers a selection of recent work by Marielle Plaisir, a multimedia artist based in Miami. Working across various disciplines, from painting to drawing, to sculpture, to fashion and performance, Plaisir creates intense visual experiences that explore her French-Caribbean heritage against the backdrop of Postcolonialism. She addresses prejudice through the lens of body politics and identifies moments of struggle and social control over the Black body. In her works, she carefully dissects control systems to present us with new, freeing, and empowering realities and counter-narratives. Get details online.

Thursday, November 16, at 5pm

Merrick Park 20th Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony

Bring the family to the Shops at Merrick Park for the 20th Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony and get photos taken with Santa Claus. Special guest host WSVN News Anchor Alex de Armas and special performances by Preston Howell, Miami Royal Ballet and Coral Gables High School Gablettes. Please bring a new, unwrapped toy to donate in support of Nicklaus Children's Hospital. Get details online.

Thursday, November 16 at 6:30pm

Meditation Class at the Library

Discover your true self through Sahaja Meditation and see your full potential unfold. Learn to calm and balance yourself, avoid extremes and live in tune with your environment. Beginners are welcome. Call 305-442-8706 or email: capleybr@mdpls.org. Ages 19 years and older. Get details online.

Thursday, November 16 at 6:30pm

Autumn Floral Arranging Class

Attend the Autumn Flower Arrangement class at Pinecrest Gardens with Crafts & Drafts of Miami. Make a fresh, beautiful and seasonal floral display to take home. Get details and purchase $60 tickets online.

Thursday, November 16 at 7:15pm

The Holdovers

From acclaimed director Alexander Payne, The Holdovers follows a curmudgeonly instructor (Paul Giamatti) at a New England prep school who is forced to remain on campus during Christmas break to babysit the handful of students with nowhere to go. Eventually, he forms an unlikely bond with one of them -- a damaged, brainy troublemaker (newcomer Dominic Sessa) -- and with the school’s head cook, who has just lost a son in Vietnam (Da’Vine Joy Randolph). Get details online.

Thursday, November 16 at 7:30pm

“Nowhere” with Director Gregg Araki In Person

You are invited to a special screening of a new 4K restoration of director Gregg Araki’s groundbreaking 1997 comedy-drama “Nowhere,” followed by an in-person Q&A with Araki and actor James Duval. Nowhere is a stylized foray into the nightmare world of adolescent highs and lows. But more than that, it functions as a study of an entire generation and the direction they’re headed. The movie is more of a reflexive inquiry into the destiny of the seemingly apathetic youth who place more emphasis on style than substance. Get details online.

Saturday, November 18 at 10:30am

Family Art Workshop — Glass In Focus

Join museum educators for a fun and exciting artmaking experience working with various mediums, colors, and techniques to bring your own unique creations to life. Family Art Workshops are monthly programs designed for intergenerational groups designed to offer an opportunity to engage with current exhibitions at the Lowe or delve into the rich stories behind their permanent collection. This Family Art Workshop complements works on view in the Lowe's Palley Pavilion for Contemporary Glass and Studio Arts. Get details online.

Saturday, November 18 at 8pm

The Threepenny Opera at UM Ring Theatre

The Jerry Herman Ring Theatre's performance this landmark musical theatre piece, recently adapted by Simon Stephens. The Threepenny Opera inhabits a dark underworld the line between vice and virtue is always shifting. Featuring a sumptuous score with songs such as “Mack the Knife” and vividly drawn anti-heroes, this satirical slap at the hypocrisy of capitalism remains eerily timely nearly 100 years after its debut. Get details online.

Sunday, November 19 at 10am

Cars in the Garden

Antique vehicles  -- from the 1930’s through 1997 -- are on display at Fairchild Garden. The entire collection of Corvettes will be there. Visitors can vote for Best Antique and the Best Corvette. Get details and purchase advance tickets online.

Wednesday, November 20 at noon

Sculpt, Shape and Work With Clay

Attend this teen-led workshop at the museum to enjoy this hands-on and sometimes messy craft of clay sculpting. Use your hands and some tools to create a personalized and unique work of art. Get details online.

Order Before November 20

Stone Crab Thanksgiving Dinner

Looking for an alternative to turkey? MKT Kitchen and Holy Crab Stone Crab Delivery are teaming up to offer a Miami Stone Crab Thanksgiving Dinner. In addition to fresh large stone crabs, seasonal side options include Sweet Potato Mash, Spiced Roasted Carrots, Maple Glazed Brussels Sprouts, and 5-Cheese Truffle Mac & Cheese. Dessert options include Key Lime Pie and Tres Leches. Packages start at $199 for two people, and upgrades are available. Orders must be placed in person at MKT Kitchen or by calling 305-862-2600. Get details online.

Monday, November 20 at 8pm

Palms & Poetry – Open Mic

Miami Poetry Club's Palms & Poetry is a judgment-free sanctuary for your unique voice to soar at Books & Books. Whether you’re a poet, a listener, or simply a wanderer seeking solace in the art of expression, join in every third Monday of the month from 8 to 10pm. Get details online.

Wednesday, November 22 at 6pm

College "Personal Statement" Workshop

Attention high school students: making a strong first impression with your college application is a key to getting accepted. Join us to get the help you need to write a successful personal statement, presented by Ketab Corp. Call 305-428-8706 or email: capleybr@mdpls.org. Ages 12 to 18 years. Get details online.

Flavors of Argentina

Curiosa - Argentina Auténtica

Conveniently located in Coral Gables at 1244 SW 57th Ave, La Curiosa family-owned meat market stands as a culinary haven for enthusiasts of exquisite flavors, offering a rich selection of Argentine and American beef -- the finest cuts that promise unmatched tenderness and taste. Complementing this culinary experience, the store boasts a sophisticated collection of wines and gourmet products, curated to elevate every meal. From the robust reds to the crisp whites, the select wines harmonize perfectly with the sizzling meats. Step into La Curiosa and indulge in a symphony of flavors that celebrate the art of fine dining and cherished family traditions. Get details and order online.

Behold Light Transformed

Experience The Hunter Douglas Gallery at Biscayne Décor

Offering a complete shopping experience, The Hunter Douglas Gallery at Biscayne Décor presents premium displays and a full line of window treatment products and services to enhance and elevate your home, delivering the utmost in both sophistication and quality. These shades are designed and custom-assembled in the USA, built to your specifications and guaranteed to last. Explore different materials, styles, operating systems, fabrics and colors and choose your perfect window-treatment solution. Behold light transformed. Biscayne Décor is located at 1404 Ponce. Call 305-569-0505. Get details online.