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We hope you'll enjoy this weekly list of events and cultural opportunities in the community.

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The north bank of the Gables Waterway east of LeJeune Road was once the location of the 11 acre Charles H. Baker Homestead. His legendary Java Head mansion remains, now surrounded by additional homes, and Ingraham Park is located on LeJeune across the bridge from Cartegena Plaza, also known as Cocoplum Circle.

Saturday, January 20 at 10am
30th Annual Redland Riot Road Rally
Every third Saturday in January, since 1994, this fruity, tropical history tour through the Redland agricultural region has delighted hundreds of families, history buffs, foodies and nature lovers with a whimsical adventure through the countryside. Dozens of car teams go searching for clues and enjoying the bounty of the Redland, stopping at wonderful places along the way. Meet at Cauley Square at 10am to get started. The big finale is at Schnebly Redland's Winery in the Miami Brewing Company Tap Room at 5pm. Get details and register your car team on the Redland Riot web site.

Monday, January 15 is Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, an extended weekend federal holiday to celebrate equal rights for all Americans, regardless of their background. The holiday became law in 1983, but was not observed in all states until the year 2000.

Thursday, January 18 is Thesaurus Day, in honor Peter Roget, the author of Roget’s Thesaurus. It's a day of appreciation, gratitude, thanks, gratefulness, thankfulness, recognition, sense of obligation; indebtedness, and discernment.

Friday, January 26 is Spouse's Day, a time to enjoy and appreciate your better half.

Sunday, February 10 is Lunar New Year, also commonly known as Chinese New Year, is the most widely celebrated and most important holiday across Asia. It marks the start of the Year Of The Dragon.

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

Thursday, January 11 at 5:30pm
Music at McBride Plaza - Allie Biancoviso Quartet
Enjoy the sounds of Allie Biancoviso Quartet, talented musicians studying at UM’s Frost School of Music, with their unique Jazz repertoire at McBride Plaza on Miracle Mile from 5:30 to 7:30pm. Get details online.

Fri/Sat/Sun January 12–14
Tamiami International Orchid Festival
The Tamiami International Orchid Festival is Miami’s largest, most diverse orchid show -- a nationally and internationally recognized orchid event, and the largest orchid show in the United States. Get details online.

Friday, January 12 from 6:30 to 8:30pm
Lowe Ignite - Order Up! The Pop Art of John Miller
Please join The Palley Family at Lowe Art Museum to celebrate with glass artist John Miller for the celebration of his first solo museum installation -- Order Up!: The Pop Art Work of John Miller. The exhibition is complete with a juke box, lights and favorite foods -- hamburgers served with everything on it... mayo, a slice of american cheese, leafy lettuce, juicy tomato on a sesame bun -- and with it, curly and crinkle fries, plump hot dogs slathered in mustard, donuts, cupcakes, glasses of coke filled to the brim with ice cubes and equipped with a straw. Get details online.

Friday, January 12 at 7pm
Freud's Last Session
As war starts to rage, two esteemed figures clash over the biggest question of all: Does God Exist? It’s September 1939, and England has declared war on Germany. The “father of psychoanalysis,” Sigmund Freud (Anthony Hopkins), summons author/Oxford theologian C.S. Lewis (Emmy nominee Matthew Goode) to his home. Freud and his family, including his daughter Anna (Liv Lisa Fries), also a psychoanalyst, fled Vienna and Hitler’s invading forces; Lewis, whose Narnia books will bring him acclaim, is a former atheist who’s now a devout Christian. Freud aims to have a debate with Lewis about the younger man’s views and the damage -- reflected in Nazi atrocities -- that unquestioned belief brings. But Lewis has a convert’s courage, which stokes the 83-year-old Freud’s intensity. Get details online.

Friday, January 12 at 7pm
Mike Schneider - Mickey and the Teamsters
Books & Books is thrilled to present an evening with Mike Schneider discussing his engaging book: Mickey and the Teamsters: A Fight for Fair Unions at Disney, offering a behind-the-scenes look at some of the hidden struggles that surround Disney World, which employs the largest single-site workforce in the United States. Get details online.

Friday, January 12 at 7pm
Jimmy Buffett Acoustic Tribute
The Tall Boys present an acoustic tribute to Jimmy Buffett for the Barnacle Under Moonlight series on Biscayne Bay. Doors open at 6pm and the music starts at 7pm. Get details and purchase $10 tickets online.

Friday, January 12 at 7:30pm
Melodies from Madrid: Welcoming Back Diego Marcos
Bellmónt Spanish Restaurant welcomes talented singer, composer, and guitarist Diego Marcos, straight from Madrid to entertain diners with a delightful evening of authentic Spanish music and cuisine. Get details online.

Sat/Sun January 13–14 from 10am to 5pm
Beaux Arts Festival Of Arts
The University of Miami's Watsco Center will host Miami’s longest-running juried art festival featuring more than 150 fine art exhibitors, a children’s art tent, marketplace, a beer garden, food and live entertainment. This free outdoor community event is ideal for all art enthusiasts, offering artwork in a variety of media and price ranges. Get details online.

Saturday, January 13 at 10:30am
Drop-In Family Art Workshop
Whether you're an experienced artist or a curious beginner, join the Lowe Museum educators for a fun and exciting artmaking experience working with various mediums, colors, and techniques to bring your own unique creations to life. No registration required. Get details online.

Saturday, January 13 at 10:30am
Lighthouses of Biscayne Bay Cruise
After departing from Deering Estate, a Biscayne National Park Ranger guides you on a journey through Biscayne Bay to see the iconic Cape Florida, Fowey Rocks, and Boca Chita lighthouses and learn about the history that surrounds them. You cut though the alluring Stiltsville and go to Boca Chita Key to get up close to Biscayne National Park’s iconic Boca Chita Lighthouse. You may also have the opportunity to see wildlife, including dolphins, sea turtles, and many shore birds. The vessel complies with Coast Guard Regulations and is ADA accessible. The cost is $80 per person, plus tax and a processing fee. Advance reservations are required.

Saturday, January 13 from noon to 5pm
Museum Family Day on Aragon
Packed with educational fun and creative activities, Family Day on Aragon is the perfect outing for children and adults alike. From noon to 5pm, relish in free admission, interactive exhibitions, engaging workshops, and a whole lot more. Bond with your loved ones as you uncover the wonders of history and culture at the Coral Gables Museum. Get details online.

Saturday, January 13 at 2pm
Miami Pioneers - Fred Hand Photo Studio
The Miami Pioneers and Natives of Dade are pleased to welcome Stephanie Garcia and Margarita Mirabal from the Miami-Dade Public Library's digital collections and historic archives, with a program on photographer Fred Hand, proprietor of Miami's first photo studio. A number of historic negatives and prints, as well as significant personal effects, were donated by Fred Hand's great-granddaughter Martha Stevenson. The group will meet at the Pinecrest Library on at 2pm for this presentation. It will also be broadcast on Zoom. Get details and RSVP online with the library.

Saturday, January 13 at 3pm
Arthur and Friends Make A Musical
Big things are happening at Lakewood Elementary School. Mr. Ratburn’s class is asked to write and perform a big show for all of Elwood City. Everyone is so excited -- everyone, except for Arthur. What should he do? Arthur feels more nervous as the big performance gets closer and closer. With the help of his family and friends Buster, Brain, Francine, Muffy -- and even little sister D.W. -- Arthur learns the importance of being his best, unique self. Continues on Saturdays until March 16. Get details online.

Saturday, January 13 at 8pm
Old Wicked Songs at GableStage
In 1986 Vienna, a young Jewish pianist arrives to study; but before he begins his piano instruction, he must first take singing lessons from the harsh, anti-semitic Professor Mashkan. As the play unfolds through the poetry of Heinrich Heine and the music of Robert Schumann, secrets are revealed, and these two men from different generations find they have much more in common than they think. Directed by playwright Jon Marans, this 1996 finalist for the Pulitzer Prize is a play with music that stars two actors who are classically trained pianists. Sponsored by Funding Arts Network. Get details online.

Sunday, January 14 at 10am
Coral Gables Waterways Kayak Tour
Embark on a captivating journey through the history of Coral Gables as you leisurely paddle through the enchanting landscapes of the City Beautiful. Guided by a knowledgeable profsional on this immersive tour, delve into the captivating narratives of this man-made waterway. Experience the harmonious convergence of picturesque vistas, abundant wildlife, and historic landmarks that define this remarkable locale. Get details online.

Sunday, January 14 at 11am
Soul
Joe Gardner (voice of Jamie Foxx) – a middle-school band teacher who gets the chance of a lifetime to play at the best jazz club in town. But one small misstep takes him from the streets of New York City to The Great Before -- a fantastical place where new souls get their personalities, quirks and interests before they go to Earth. Get details online.

Sunday, January 14 at 1:30pm
Diner (35mm)
Enjoy a reception on Sunday at 1pm with writer/director Richard Shepard, followed by a 1:30pm screening of Diner on 35mm. Shepard will introduce the screening and participate in a Q&A after the film. From his Oscar-nominated script, Barry Levinson makes his directorial debut with this endearing study of five friends in transition. Steve Guttenberg, Daniel Stern, Mickey Rourke, Kevin Bacon, Timothy Daly and Paul Reiser, chosen from over 600 hopefuls, play the up-all-night buddies who work out the remnants of adolescence during ritual hangouts at a busy steel and vinyl diner in 1959 Baltimore. With stars, laughs, sharp dialogue, and interlocking stories, entertainment is the daily special in Diner. Get details online. 

Sunday, January 14 at 3pm
Chopin for All - Pianist Sarah Tuan
Sarah Tuan is an accomplished performer and has played in many venues in the U.S., Germany, Poland, Italy and Denmark. She has appeared on NPR's From the Top. Sarah received scholarships to the 2016 International Chopin Piano Festival in Poland where she performed at the World Piano Talents concert. Get details online.

Sunday, January 14 at 5pm
Sierra Club Meeting at Congregational Church
Enjoy the Earth Friendly Buffet from Succulent at 5pm, then Florida Chapter of the Sierra Club Director Susannah Randolph invites members to share ideas with her and learn more about her vision for our state. Get details online.

Sunday, January 14 at 5:30pm
7 Blessings
In Israel’s official entry for the Academy Awards for Best International Feature Film, Ayelet Menahemi’s 7 Blessings revolves around an eventful Jewish Moroccan family wedding and the traditional blessings that are pronounced during the ceremony, again at the reception, and then again for the next seven nights with loved ones hosting special dinners in the couple’s honor. Get details online.

Sunday, January 14 at 6pm
Amy Fleisher Madden - Negatives
Books & Books is thrilled to present an evening with Amy Fleisher Madden & Geoff Rickly discussing her heartwarming and insightful book: Negatives: A Photographic Archive of Emo. Get details online.

Monday, January 15 at 8pm
A Jazz Celebration of Martin Luther King, Jr.
Sunshine Jazz Organization and Miami Jazz Cooperative present a evening of Jazz dedicated to the memory of Martin Luther King, Jr. at the UU Congregation of Miami, 7701 SW 76 Avenue (Ira Sullivan Way), starting at 8pm. Get details and tickets online.

Tuesday, January 16 at 6:30pm
Improv Boot Camp at the Library
Discover a fun way to become a better listener, express your creativity and practice storytelling in real time with this Improvisational Comedy workshop at the Coral Gables Library. Presented by The Parliament Room and Society Circus. Call 305-442-8706 or email: capleybr@mdpls.org. Ages 19 years and older. Get details online.

Wednesday, January 17 at 10:30am
The Art And Science of Growing Orchids
Join Dr. Sandy Schultz, an experienced grower of orchids for over 30 years, for a three class series to discuss the orchid family with an introduction to genera and species and their culture. She will discuss the best locations for growing orchids, repotting, mounting and orchids in the landscape. Also covered will be orchid pests, diseases, and fertilizers. Get details online.

Wednesday, January 17 at 6pm
Underground Millennial Club
Meet up with Millenial Mates 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, January 17 at 6:30pm
Sunshine Meeting - Open Space Incentives
Attend the Sunshine Meeting - Open Space Incentives at the Coral Gables Museum for the purpose of discussing proposed text amendments to the Zoning Code to create the Central Business District (CBD) Open Space Incentives Program. The meeting may be attended by members of the City Commission and City Staff. Pursuant to the Sunshine Law, the meeting is open to attendance by the members of the public. Get details online.

Wednesday, January 17 at 9pm
Blues Jam Session at Titanic
Every Wednesday evening, Titanic Brewery transforms into a blues club with an open-stage blues jam session at 5813 Ponce. Get details online.

Thursday, January 18 at 11am
Splendor in the Garden
Lush, tropical landscapes become the perfect setting for Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden’s trendiest event of the year -- Splendor in the Garden luncheon and fashion show fundraiser. The event benefits Fairchild’s education, conservation science, and horticulture programs. Get details online.

Thursday, January 18 at 6pm
American Sign Language Class
Meet on Thursdays at the Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Clubhouse at Ruth Bryan Owen Waterway Park, 3940 Granada Blvd., for American Sign Language classes taught by a Deaf instructor, following the Signing Naturally curriculum. No experience needed to participate. Classes are open to participants ages 18 and older. Get details online.

Sat/Sun January 20-21 from 10am to 5pm
A Festival of Chocolate at Fairchild
Taste your way through chocolate confections, decadent desserts, and savory bites at A Festival of Chocolate, Fairchild Gardens' annual extravaganza inspired by cacao. Experience a weekend filled with all things chocolate, including chocolate pairings, chocolate-themed drink specialties, and a variety of chocolate infused foods all aimed at unlocking flavors, delighting your palate and reminding you of the bounty from the tropics. Cacao trees are available for purchase for your home garden all weekend long as well as 'chocolate scented' orchids. Get details online.

Saturday, January 27 at 5pm
Woop Woop Beer Fest at Bay 13
Celebrate Australia Day at Bay 13's Woop Woop Beer Fest, with unlimited beer tasting, Australian food, wine sampling, live music, unique merchandise, fun games and more. Get details online.

Saturday, February 17 from 10am to 4pm
The Annual Garden Walk of the Upper Keys
Garden enthusiasts are invited to participate in the annual Upper Keys Garden Walk, starting with a fabulous selection of hand-made arts and crafts, orchid accessories and more at the Francis Tracy Garden Center in Islamorada at mile marker 94 Bayside. Tickets for the self-guided tours of these enchanting private gardens are $30. Get details online. 

Support The Bierhaus
Keep Fritz & Franz in Coral Gables
Send a message to the City Officials showing your support to renew the long-term lease for Coral Gables favorite German-Bavarian venue. Sign the petition online.

Dependable Friendly Computer Service
Two Computer Guys
Since 1998, the team at Two Computer Guys has been available for safe, reliable, efficient and friendly service -- for small businesses, families, students, seniors and anyone who needs a little help with their computer. TCG solves problems to get computers up and running at top speed quickly. Serving more than a thousand clients in South Florida over the past three decades. Call 305-444-1984 when you need a little help. Get details and schedule an appointment online.