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We hope you'll appreciate our curated list of community events and cultural opportunities in the coming days.

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Saturday, April 6 is National Tartan Day, often featuring parades with bag-pipe bands playing Scottish music and people dressed in kilts with tartan patterns that represent their Scottish clans.

Tuesday, April 9 is National Library Workers' Day, a time to honor library workers, organize lunches to celebrate librarians, and make donations to local libraries.

Wednesday, April 10 is National Sibling Day, a day to appreciate and cherish your brothers and sisters.

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

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Thursday, April 4 at 6pm
A Good Book Book Club at the Library
Join fellow readers in person at the Pinecrest library or online via Zoom to discuss this month's chosen title. Registration is required. For online event, a Zoom link will be emailed to registrants within 24 hours of the event start time. Call 305-668-4571 or email: booke@mdpls.org. Ages 19 years and older. Get details online.

Thursday, April 4 at 6pm
American Sign Language Class
Meet every Thursday 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. Lessons follow the Signing Naturally curriculum. No experience needed to participate. Classes are open to participants ages 18 and older. Get details online.

Thursday, April 4 at 7:30pm
Monkey Man at Landmark Theatres
Inspired by the legend of Hanuman, an icon embodying strength and courage, Monkey Man stars Patel as Kid, an anonymous young man who ekes out a meager living in an underground fight club where, night after night, wearing a gorilla mask, he is beaten bloody by more popular fighters for cash. After years of suppressed rage, Kid discovers a way to infiltrate the enclave of the city's sinister elite. As his childhood trauma boils over, his mysteriously scarred hands unleash an explosive campaign of retribution to settle the score with the men who took everything from him. Get details and purchase tickets online.

Thursday, April 4 at 9:15pm
Candlelight Tribute to Ed Sheeran
Discover the music of Ed Sheeran at Hotel Colonnade Coral Gables under the gentle glow of candlelight. Get details and purchase tickets online.

Starting Friday, April 5
Miami Film Festival
Miami Dade College’s Miami Film Festival returns to Gables Cinema for its 41st edition. Explore the more than 180 films from more than 30 countries in this year’s official selection from Friday, April 5 to Sunday, April 14. Get details online.

Friday, April 5 at 5pm
Young Professional Mixer Jazz Night
Armstrong Jazz House presents a mixer for young professionals that wish to network and mingle in a contemporary setting with timeless music and fine cocktails. Armstrong Jazz House is located at 271 Miracle Mile. Call 305-488-9955. Get details online.

Friday, April 5 from 6 to 10pm
First Friday Gallery Night
Coral Gables galleries and participating art venues open their doors on the first Friday of the month as part of Coral Gables Gallery Night. Attendees appreciate live music and fine art while enjoying a night out in the City Beautiful. Visitors are encouraged to use the city's trolleys or Freebee on-demand vehicles to travel between galleries. Get details online.

Friday, April 5 from 6 to 10pm
Gallery Night at Coral Gables Museum
Museum Gallery Nights are a vibrant monthly celebration of art and community. Experience captivating exhibitions, live music, and a unique cultural atmosphere every first Friday from 6 to 10pm. Get details online.

Friday, April 5 at 7pm
Giralda Live - Al Fresco Cuisine and Live Music
Every first Friday of the month, gather at Giralda Plaza from 7 to 11pm to enjoy live music and a plethora of fine eating establishments. This monthly special event transforms Giralda's pedestrian street into an al fresco wonderland -- featuring a rich tapestry of local culture with curated delicacies from premier local eateries. Explore local art and vendors while enjoying lively entertainment throughout the evening. Get details online.

Friday, April 5 at 7:30pm
Pianist Tomas Tirino in Concert
Experience an evening of the music of the great Cuban Composer, Ernesto Lecuona, featuring pianist and musicologist Tomas Tirino. Get details online.

Friday, April 5 at 8pm
Amor Towles - Table For Two
Books & Books and the Hub are delighted to host mega-bestselling author Amor Towles for Table for Two, a richly detailed and sharply drawn collection of stories set in New York and Los Angeles -- in conversation with Mitchell Kaplan. The Hub is located at 5950 North Kendall Drive. Get details online.

Saturday, April 6 at 9:30am
Pinecrest Family Garden Day
Celebrate all things Birds at Pinecrest Gardens in this spring's Family Garden Day, participating in Garden-wide Activities and enjoying live entertainment. Get details online.

Saturday, April 6 and 7 at 10am
Embedding Photographic Images into Encaustic Painting
The Embedding Photographic Images into Encaustic Painting workshop is one of three photo encaustic workshops taught by Andrea Clement. Student’s photographs will be printed onto archival tissue paper, then embedded into their own encaustic painting. Encaustics is a mixed media technique that involves using a heated beeswax medium which is applied to a wooden surface and then other materials such as paint and pigments are incorporated upon and within the wax. The ticket for this class accounts for both sessions, to be attended consecutively. Get details online.

Saturday, April 6 at 3pm
Miami Whiskey Mash at the Country Club
Showcasing more than 100 different expressions of whiskey from around the world, Miami Whiskey Mash at the Coral Gables Country Club includes special whiskey pours, complimentary commemorative glass, light bites, a premium cigar, and swag bag. Get details online.

Saturday, April 6 from 6:30 to 9pm
Barnacle's Cheeseburger In Paradise
It's a Parrothead Party on the Bay -- an unforgettable evening fundraiser at the Barnacle Historic State Park in Coconut Grove. Sway to the tropical rhythms of a steel drummer as you sip on margaritas and dance under the stars. This year they’re honoring the legendary Jimmy Buffett in true Margaritaville style. Parrotheads, indulge in a deluxe cheeseburger bar and groove to the sounds of a great Jimmy Buffett tribute band, plus a silent auction and cash bar. But here’s the best part: your tickets support the preservation of the Barnacle Historic State Park. Call 305-442-6866. Get details and purchase tickets online.

Saturday, April 6 at 7pm
Michael Ondaatje - A Year Of Last Things

The Books & Books Literary Foundation and Miami Book Fair present an evening with Michael Ondaatje - A Year Of Last Things. From one of the most influential writers of his generation, a gorgeously surprising poetry collection about memory, history, and the act of looking back. Following several of his internationally acclaimed novels, A Year of Last Things is Michael Ondaatje’s long-awaited return to poetry. In pieces that are sometimes witty, sometimes moving, and always wise, we journey back through time by way of alchemical leaps, unearthing writings by revered masters, moments of shared tenderness, and the abandoned landscapes we hold on to to rediscover the influence of every border crossed. Get details online.

Saturday, April 6 at 7:30pm
The Lehman Trilogy
Beginning in Montgomery, Alabama in 1844, a Bavarian immigrant dreams of a better life. In 2008, his descendants unleash an unprecedented financial disaster. The spectacular rise and fall of Lehman Brothers is both an intimate family saga and a colossal exposé of unquenchable capitalism. David Kwiat, Mark H. Dold and Brandon Morris give triumphant performances. Directed by Bari Newport. The play continues through April 14. Get details and purchase tickets online.

Saturday, April 6 at 7:30pm
Schubertiade for Violin and Piano
The Schubertiade is a tradition that began in 1815 when composer Franz Schubert was 18 years old. It originated as an unpublicized, informal concert of his music, but quickly spread throughout Europe, and eventually to the United States. This tradition remains and is coming to Frost featuring his works for violin and piano. Charles Castleman, violin is joined at UM Newman Recital Hall by Santiago Rodriguez, Jennifer Snyder, Naoko Takao, and Tian Ying, piano. Get details online.

Saturday, April 6 at 8pm
Caroline, or Change at Miracle Theatre
Set in one of the most pivotal times in America’s history, the Tony-nominated Caroline, or Change is riveting, moving and awe-inspiring. Featuring a virtuosic score by Jeanine Tesori (Shrek The Musical, Thoroughly Modern Millie), it blends blues, gospel and traditional Jewish melodies, creating a breathtaking medium for Pulitzer Prize-winner Tony Kushner’s (Angels in America) provocative and personal story. Caroline, or Change, produces a valuable theatrical experience that continues to thrill audiences the world over. It is a story that must be shared, will open minds, and change theatergoers for the better. Get details online.

Sunday, April 7 at 8:15pm
Cape Florida State Park Birding
Miriam Avello will lead a Tropical Audubon Society half-day birding trip at Bill Baggs Cape Florida State Park on Key Biscayne. The park opens at 8am and the trip will begin at 8:15am, returning at approximately 11am. Meet at No Name Harbor. Costs include an entrance fee to the park and the Rickenbacker Causeway toll. Get details and register online.

Sunday, April 7 from noon to 6pm
Barks, Burgers & Beer at Bay 13 Brewery and Kitchen
Celebrate National Dog Appreciation Month and National Beer Day, a comforting combination at Bay 13 Brewery and Kitchen, featuring a special Paw Menu with Beer and Burgers; edible bubbles for the doggies to chase; a mini market with local community and pet vendors. Adopt a new furry friend from Animal Lover Rescue. Get details online.

Sunday, April 7 at 2pm
Biltmore Hotel Tour by Dade Heritage Trust
Join Dade Heritage Trust's knowledgeable and personable guides for this informative walking tour of the Historic Landmark Biltmore Hotel and Resort. Get details online.

Sunday, April 7 from 3 to 5pm
The Retrofit at Deering
Deering Estate Artist-in-Residence and Emmy-award winning filmmaker Marlon Johnson presents the second season of The Retrofit, an interdisciplinary series inside the Deering Estate theatre. The Retrofit is a five-part multimedia film and live performance series at the intersection of the arts, natural environment, and social equity. The Retrofit is a campaign to reimagine spaces and expressions while celebrating a shared foundation. Hosted by Miami native Carla Hill and curated by Marlon Johnson, this series champions the transformative power of the arts through storytelling and invites audiences along for the ride. Get details online.

Sunday, April 7 at 4pm
Annabelle Tometich - The Mango Tree
Books & Books is thrilled to present an Afternoon with Annabelle Tometich to discuss her captivating memoir: The Mango Tree: A Memoir of Fruit, Florida, and Felony. With clear-eyed compassion and piercing honesty, The Mango Tree is a family saga that navigates the tangled branches of Annabelle’s life, from her childhood days in an overflowing house flooded by balikbayan boxes, vegetation, and juicy mangoes, to her winding path from medical school hopeful to restaurant critic. It is a love letter to her fellow Filipino Americans, her lost younger self, and the beloved fruit tree at the heart of her family. Get details online.

Sunday, April 7 at 4:30pm
100 Voices: Yesteryear Stories of Coral Gables
Third-generation Floridian William Lucien Keen has witnessed a change or two during his nine plus decades in Miami. One week shy of his 94th birthday, he will share tales of Seminoles, wilderness treks, boat building, Miami High/Edison school rivalries, fire fighting and police work -- including one rather remarkable rescue. Get details and purchase $5 tickets online.

Monday, April 8 from 1–4pm
Total Solar Eclipse Livestream Through the Eyes of NASA
Experience the total solar eclipse as it moves across North America -- traveling through Mexico, across the United States from Texas to Maine, and out across Canada’s Atlantic coast. Gables Cinema presents live views from across the path, expert commentary, live demos, and more from NASA's livestream. This event is free. Drop in anytime during the broadcast to enjoy snacks and drinks, including beer and wine, available for purchase from the concession stand. Get details online.

Monday, April 8 at 11:45pm
SE7EN Past Midnight Comedy Show
Experience a night of nonstop laughter and hilarious moments at the Seven Seas Lounge Midnight comedy show. Get details online.

Tuesday, April 9 at 10am
The United States Flag: Origins, Evolution, and Symbolism
Join the Coral Gables Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) for a meeting and presentation by David E Jones about The United States flag, an important symbol of identity and national pride. The group is comprised of members with a verified patriot ancestor who aided American independence during the Revolutionary War. All are welcome to attend at the Pinecrest Library at 05-668-4571 or email booke@mdpls.org. Ages 19 years and older. Get details online.

Tuesday, April 9 at 7pm
Chanel Celestine - The House on Biscayne Bay
Books & Books is delighted to present an evening with Chanel Cleeton discussing her new novel: The House on Biscayne Bay. As death stalks a gothic mansion in Miami, the lives of two women intertwine as the past and present collide in New York Times bestselling author Chanel Cleeton’s atmospheric new novel. This event is free and open to the public and books will be available for purchase the night of the event. Get details and RSVP online.

Tuesday, April 9 at 7pm
Tequila Social at THesis
Indulge in a night filled with exotic agave cocktails, vibrant music, and a lively atmosphere. THesis Tequila Social nights are a refreshing midweek escape -- a chance to unwind and have a great time with friends every Tuesday at THesis Rooftop. Dance the night away to the beats of talented artists, or simply relax and enjoy the company of fellow party-goers. Get details online.

Wednesday, April 10 at 10am
Wonders of Watercolor Class at Fairchild
In this class with instructor Mary McHenry, explore the beauty and building blocks of watercolor. The class is designed for individuals with a background in watercolor ranging from a little experience to many years of painting. Each session commences with a brief warm-up exercise, followed by an open studio segment where students work on their individual paintings. In the final hour, Mary will present a focused lesson, followed by group critiques. Get details online.

Wednesday, April 10 at 10am
Pinewood Cemetery Invasive Plant Removal
Meet at the entrance of Pinewood Cemetery, 7301 Erwin Road where volunteers will remove invasive plants and litter found throughout this historic cemetery. Parking is very limited, so carpooling, ridesharing, public transport or walking is highly recommended. There is a bus stop at the corner of the cemetery entrance. Get details online.

Wednesday, April 10 from 5:30–7:30pm
Sultry Melodies of Jazz - Women’s Networking
Enjoy an evening of smooth groves, networking and empowerment with the Professional Women's Council of SoFlo Networking event hosted at the enchanting Jazz House. Immerse yourself in the sultry melodies of live jazz as you connect with like-minded individuals, entrepreneurs, and leaders from various industries. Sip on signature cocktails and indulge in delectable hors d'oeuvres while fostering meaningful connections and sharing inspiring stories -- a celebration of women's empowerment and collaboration. Get details online.

Wednesday, April 10 at 6pm
Ladies Who Love the 80s at THesis Rooftop
Let the beats drop and memories pop on the THesis Rooftop with 80s throwbacks, specialty cocktails, and delicious bites by Mamey Miami. Get details online.

Wednesday, April 10 at 7pm
Night Hike & Campfire - Deering Estate
Explore the woods and it’s wildlife as it comes to life at night at the Deering Estate on Biscayne Bay. After the guided hike, gather around a campfire. Night Hike & Campfires are seasonal, held generally one Wednesday a month, October through May. Guests are encouraged to bring a flashlight and s’mores. Check-in at the Main Gate. The cost is $15 per person. Spaces are limited. Get details online.

Thursday, April 11 at 5:30pm
Rhythm & Blooms: Sunset Jazz Series
Attend Fairchild's Rhythm and Blooms: Sunset Jazz Series with delightful music of Lemon City Trio in a tropical setting. Get details online.

Thursday, April 11 from 5:30–8pm
Dinner and Human Trafficking Awareness
Enjoy a free pizza diner at the Coconut Grove Woman's Club, followed by a seminar on awareness of human trafficking lead by State Attorney Katherine Fernandez Rundle and ASA Nicolas Chavez. The program is followed by a self defense workshop. Get details online.

Thursday, April 11 at 7pm
M.T. Connolly: Meaningful Aging
Elder justice expert and MacArthur genius grant recipient M.T. Connolly presents the research and findings from her new book, The Measure of Our Age. Even as we live longer than ever before, we underestimate the power of aging itself -- both its potential challenges and its potential gifts. Focusing more on what matters most to us as we age can have a profound impact on our own well-being and that of others. Get details online.

Fri/Sat, April 12–13
Funky Pickle Miami Open
Enjoy a unique social event with lighthearted competition at the Funky Pickle Miami Open, a pickleball extravaganza with live music, food and drinks, comedian emcees, and big party vibes at the Biltmore Tennis Center. Get details online.

Saturday, April 13 from 10am to 5pm
Jurassic Garden at Fairchild
Step into a world frozen in time, where the echoes of the past resonate with the present, as Fairchild Garden invites you to embark on an extraordinary journey through the enchanting realm of Jurassic Garden. Despite the span of 65 million years separating us from the age of dinosaurs, the fascination with these magnificent creatures persists, captivating the imaginations of generations both young and old. Get details online.

Saturday, April 13 at 2pm
Exploring Everglades National Park — The Crown Jewel of South Florida
Naturalist, botanist, photographer, author, and noted storyteller Roger Hammer will present a program on the history of Everglades National Park. Roger was previously the manager of the Castellow Hammock Preserve and is a published author and leading authority with his guides to wildflowers. Roger is also a recipient of the Marjory Stoneman Douglas Award for his lifelong conservation efforts. The meeting tales place at the Pinecrest Library. Get details online.

Sunday, April 14, 2024 from 10am to 6pm
Deering Seafood Festival
The Deering Estate Foundation presents the annual Seafood Festival on Biscayne Bay, featuring fresh seafood from some of South Florida’s best restaurants and suppliers, chef demos, live entertainment and kid’s activities. The festival kicks off with a Bahamian Junkanoo band and Virgin Island stilt walkers parading through Deering Estate, followed by performances by Caribbean Music Farm and Brothers. Get details online.

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