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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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Friday, April 26, the last Friday of the month, is Arbor Day, upon which individuals and groups are encouraged to plant trees and appreciate the critical role they play in our natural environment.

Saturday, May 4 is Kentucky Derby Day at Churchill Downs, sometimes known as the "Fastest Two Minutes in Sports," inaugurating the Triple Crown, a series of three horse races.

Sunday, May 5 is Cinco de Mayo, a day to celebrate the culture, achievements and experiences of people with a Mexican background.

Tuesday, May 7, the first Tuesday in May, is National Teacher Appreciation Day.

Sunday, May 12, the second Sunday of May, is Mother's Day. Established essentially by two women, Julia Ward Howe and Anna Jarvis, it's a traditional time to honor mothers, grandmothers, mothers-in-law, and all motherly figures.

Sunday, May 12 is also Limerick Day, celebrating the birthday of writer Edward Lear (1812-1888) and Limerick poems, popularized by Lear in 1846 in his Book of Nonsense. There once was a girl from Nantucket...

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, April 25 at 6pm
Cooper & Moore Parks Community Meeting
Attend a community meeting to discuss the designs for the renovation of Nellie B. Moore Park, located at 202 Jefferson Drive and William & Leona Cooper Park, located at 4920 Washington Drive. The meeting will be held at the Coral Gables Police and Fire Headquarters, 2151 Salzedo Street, in the Community Meeting Room. You may also attend this meeting via Zoom. Get details online.

Thursday, April 25 at 6:30pm
Climate in Crisis
Join The CLEO Institute and NBC6 to close out Earth Month with a special documentary film screening followed by a panel discussion. Climate in Crisis is a look back at the biggest climate stories of 2023. It is also a look forward to powerful climate change solutions. First Alert meteorologist Steven MacLaughlin discusses record heat, sea level rise, climate gentrification, stronger hurricanes, rapidly intensifying storms, and managed retreat in South Florida. Get details online.

Thursday, April 25 at 7pm
Challengers
From visionary filmmaker Luca Guadagnino, Challengers stars Zendaya as Tashi Duncan, a former tennis prodigy turned coach and a force of nature who makes no apologies for her game on and off the court. Married to a champion on a losing streak, Tashi's strategy for her husband's redemption takes a surprising turn when he must face off against the washed-up Patrick -- his former best friend and Tashi's former boyfriend. As their pasts and presents collide, and tensions run high, Tashi must ask herself what it might cost to win. Get details online.

Thursday, April 25 at 7:30pm
Michel Camilo with Frost Latin Jazz Orchestra
Dive into a mesmerizing fusion of cultures and genres as the internationally acclaimed pianist Michel Camilo, hailed for his unparalleled virtuosity and boundless creativity, takes the stage at Gusman Concert Nall. Born in the Dominican Republic and nurtured in the vibrant streets of New York City, Camilo's journey through jazz, classical, popular, and world music has captivated audiences worldwide. Winner of prestigious accolades including the Grammy, Latin Grammy, and Emmy awards, Camilo's illustrious career is a testament to his unparalleled talent and unwavering passion for music. Get details and purchase tickets online.

Friday, April 26 at 9am
Celebrate National Arbor Day
The Coral Gables Landscape Beautification Advisory Board together with the Coral Gables Garden Club will commemorate Arbor Day by planting a Royal Poinciana tree at the green space at the intersection of Riviera and University Drives, south of the War Memorial Youth Center. This free event is open to the public. 

Friday, April 26 from 9am to 5pm
South Florida Cake and Candy Expo
Attend South Florida’s largest baking and sweets trade show offering the best classes and consumer experience. Open to everyone who has an interest in all things cake and candy. Purchase all of your cake supplies and candy supplies directly from the manufacturers and vendors. Get details online.

Friday, April 26 at 5pm
Sip and Shop Miracle Mile
As Mother's Day and graduation season approach, secure your spot for the Spring Sip & Shop event on Miracle Mile. Enjoy a unique shopping experience at local boutiques, enhanced with wine and exclusive deals, all while supporting local nonprofits, Friends of Gables High and Miami Waterkeeper. Participating venues include Ben & Giules; Bliss Imprints & Gifts; Bolado Clothiers; Eden Park; Essence Boutique; J. Del Olmo; Jae's Fine Jewelers; La Jamoteca; LaserAway; Leggenda Bridal; Mint Hair & Skin; Morays Jewelers; My Grooms Room/Sartori Amici; Nandog; Origen; The Bakery; The Rose Tree Cottage; Veranda Plants & Gifts; Vinya Table; Violetas; and Wolfe's Wine Shop. Get details and purchase tickets online.

Friday, April 26 at 6pm
Lowe Artist Talk - Dr. Odette Casamayor-Cisneros
Attend an engaging artist talk featuring the Roberto C. Goizueta, Distinguished Presidential Fellow Dr. Odette Casamayor-Cisneros in conversation with acclaimed Cuban visual artist Alexandre Arrechea. Dr. Casamayor-Cisneros and Mr. Arrechea will share insights and experiences as they delve into his artistic journey while showcasing images of Arrechea’s captivating work. Following the discussion, there will be an interactive question and answer session with the audience. Get details online.

Friday, April 26 at 7pm
La Chimera
Everyone has their own Chimera, something they try to achieve but never manage to find. For the band of tombaroli, thieves of ancient grave goods and archaeological wonders, the Chimera means redemption from work and the dream of easy wealth. For Arthur, the Chimera looks like the woman he lost, Beniamina. To find her, Arthur challenges the invisible, searches everywhere, and goes inside the earth -- in search of the door to the afterlife of which myths speak. In an adventurous journey between the living and the dead, between forests and cities, between celebrations and solitudes, the intertwined destinies of these characters unfold, all in search of the Chimera. Get details online.

Friday, April 26 at 8pm
Urine Town at Ring Theatre
Join the revolt in a dystopian future where water is worth its weight in gold and one of the most basic human needs is under the control of an evil bureaucracy. Wickedly witty, this Tony award-winning musical satire pokes fun at politics, social irresponsibility, capitalism, and musical theatre itself. Music and lyrics by Mark HollmannBook; lyrics by Greg Kotis. Get details online.

Friday, April 26 at 8pm
Seraphic Fire - Mid-Century Modern
Furniture or architecture might come to mind when one hears the phrase mid-century modern, but the creative style also impacted the music of the time. Inspired by rapid technological advancements and a post-war world, artists in the mid-20th century strove to predict and create the art of the future. Composers like Arnold Schoenberg experimented with new sounds and compositional techniques. At the same time, others like Alan Hovhaness and Samuel Barber returned to styles of the past with new understanding. You’ll likely discover a mid-century work you’ve never heard before on this Seraphic Fire program for a cappella chorus. Get details and purchase tickets online.

Friday, April 26 at 9:45pm
Le Samouraï (Special Presentations)
In a career-defining performance, Alain Delon embodies Jef Costello, a contract killer with samurai instincts. After carrying out a flawlessly planned hit, Jef finds himself caught between a persistent police investigator and a ruthless employer, and not even his armor of fedora and trench coat can protect him. An elegantly stylized masterpiece of cool by maverick director Jean-Pierre Melville, Le Samouraï is a razor-sharp cocktail of 1940s American gangster cinema and 1960s French pop culture -- with a liberal dose of Japanese lone-warrior mythology. New 4K Restoration. Get details online.

Saturday, April 27 at 6am
Baptist Health Tour Of The Gables 5K
More than 900 runners/walkers will join the big event as the Baptist Health Tour Of The Gables 5K, 10k and Kids Run commences at City Hall. Get details online.

Saturday, April 27 from 9am to 5pm
Palm Society Spring Show and Sale
The South Florida Palm Society is pleased to announce its first Spring Show & Sale in eight years -- at a new venue: on the west side of University of Miami campus, just steps from the Gifford Arboretum. Not only will vendors offer an outstanding array of palms and cycads, but on both days there will be morning and afternoon tours of the Arboretum and the Palmetum to observe the extensive use of palms in the UM landscape. Call 305-873-4105. Get details online.

Saturday, April 27 at 11am
Saturday Cinema - James Bond's From Russia with Love
Saturday at the Cinema presents "James Bond's From Russia with Love" at the Coral Gables Cinema, sponsored by Commissioner Kirk Menendez and the Anthony R. Abraham Foundation. Tickets are free and available to the 30+ Community at the Adult Activity Center, 2 Andalusia Ave or online. Get details online.

Saturday, April 27 at 3pm
Disney On Ice presents Frozen & Encanto
Step inside the magical adventures of Disney's Frozen and Encanto at UM's Watsco Center as they are brought to life like never before at Disney On Ice. Dazzling ice skating transports you to Arendelle to be a part of Anna's adventure to find Elsa, whose icy powers unleashed an eternal winter. Olaf, Kristoff and Sven take you along as they encounter wintry conditions in a race to bring back summer. Then, enter the fantastical Madrigal family's Casita amidst the beautiful mountains of Colombia. Join Mirabel on her journey to save her enchanted family home alongside her sisters, Isabela and Luisa. Get tickets online.

Saturday, April 27 at 7:30pm
Beethoven's 9th -- Frost Symphony Orchestra & Frost Choral Ensembles
The Frost Symphony Orchestra season finale at Gusman Concert Hall presents a symphonic masterwork alongside four American orchestral miniatures by Augusta Reed Thomas, Bernard Rands, Daron Hagen, and Chen Yi. Beethoven’s ninth symphony closes the program featuring Frost choirs and full orchestra. Get details online.

Sunday, April 28 at 11am
Screening of Iron Man
The Great Movie Ride Film Series presents Iron Man, a free movie showing at Miracle Theatre made possible by Coral Gables Commissioner Kirk Menendez through the Kirk and Lydia Menendez Family Endowment with support from Trader Joe’s. Get details online.

Sunday, April 28 at noon
The Third Man (4k restoration)
Holly Martins (Joseph Cotten), a writer of pulp Westerns, arrives in a bombed-out, post-war Vienna at the invitation of his childhood friend Harry Lime (Orson Welles) only to find him dead. Martins develops the ultimate conspiracy theory after learning of a "third man" present at the time of Harry's death, butting up against interference from British police officer Major Calloway (Trevor Howard), and falling head-over-heels for Harry's grief-stricken lover Anna (Alida Valli). In 1949, The Third Man won the Grand Prix du Festival, which, prior to 1955, was the highest award at the Cannes Film Festival. The film also received an Academy Award in 1951 for Best Cinematography and earned two nominations (Best Director and Best Editing). Among other accolades, the British Film Institute voted The Third Man the greatest British film of all time. Get details online.

Sunday, April 28 from 1–3pm
Pétanque Exhibition Game at Ingraham Park
Learn a new sport with an afternoon exhibition game of pétanque at Ingraham Park, 4751 Ingraham Terrace. Pétanque is a traditional French lawn game perfect for all ages and playing abilities. This is a neighborhood event for the community to get together and play a new low-impact sport. Call 305-460-5607 or email: specialevents@coralgables.com. This is a free event and registration is not required. Get details online.

Sunday, April 28 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 28 at 4pm
15th Annual GMSB Chamber and Solo Concert
Attend a free concert celebrating Greater Miami Symphonic Band's 15th year of chamber and solo concert music performances, showcasing talented musicians and friends. Experience an afternoon filled with a variety of musical selections featuring a charming clarinet ensemble, a fabulous flute choir, solos galore, the spectacular GMSB Big Swing Band led by singer Susie Blank Wolfe. This is a free concert, and donations are appreciated. Get details online.

Monday, April 29 from 9am to noon
Plein Air Painting Meet Up at Deering
Plein Air is a French expression meaning "in the open air" and refers to the act of painting outdoors with the artist's subject in full view. Join Deering Estate Artist-in-Residence Andres Cabrera-Garcia for a weekly meetup at the Estate to paint en plein air. Cabrera-Garcia will provide multiple demonstrations as well as personal coaching to help you use observational skills to portray the variety of cultural and natural resources on the Estate, such as historic structures, landscapes, geologic features, and plant and animal life. He will share tips about equipment, how to approach working in the field, and how to select a spot. Get details online.

Monday, April 29 at 8pm
FlU Latin Jazz Ensemble
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). The FlU Latin Jazz Ensemble plays at 8pm. Get details and purchase tickets online.

Starting May 1
Uncover The Magic: Fairchild's Enchanted Fairies
Step into a world of enchantment and wonder at Fairchild, where the magic of the Spring season awaits with Enchanted Fairies. Immerse yourself in the whimsical atmosphere as you embark on a captivating adventure. Discover the three regions where these mystical creatures have set up their workshops. In each of these spots, search for three doors that provide glimpses into the fairies' gardening duties. Gather all three to unveil the hidden whereabouts of the fairy villages. Get details online. 

Wednesday, May 1 at 1:30pm
Impressionist Blooms: In the Style of...
Designed for beginners and advanced alike, this workshop with instructor Carlos Gallostra challenges students to develop their own master copy of floral studies created by 19th century artists Monet, Van Gogh, Cassatt and other fellow Impressionists. Employing a direct and loose manner in mark making, students will make an impression through their study and within the same breath, grasp a stronger understanding in principles of design, color theory, and composition. Students may choose to interpret their master copy in a wide range of media, including oil, acrylic, as well as pastel. Get details online.

Wednesday, May 1 at 5:30pm
Town Hall Meeting at the Country Club
Mayor Vince Lago and Miami-Dade County Commissioner Kevin Marino Cabrera will host a town hall meeting at the Coral Gables Golf & Country Club, 997 Alhambra Circle. Join in person or via Zoom. The public is invited. Get details online.

Wednesday, May 1 at 7pm
Kirsten E. Wood - Accommodating the Republic: Taverns in the Early United States
People have gathered in public drinking places to drink, relax, socialize, and do business for hundreds of years. For just as long, critics have described taverns and similar drinking establishments as sources of individual ruin and public disorder. Examining these dynamics as Americans surged westward in the early nineteenth century, Kirsten E. Wood argues that entrepreneurial, improvement-minded men integrated many village and town taverns into the nation’s rapidly developing transportation network and used tavern spaces and networks to raise capital, promote innovative businesses, practice genteel sociability, and rally support for favored causes -- often while drinking the staggering amounts of alcohol for which the period is justly famous. Get details online.

Thursday, May 2 at 6pm
Charter Review Committee Town Hall Meeting
The city’s charter is the document under which the city’s formal organization, rights and privileges are defined and covers items such as election terms and dates, form of government and many other issues that could affect city government into the future. The Charter Review Committee, comprised of five citizen volunteers appointed by the City Commission, will hold a Town Hall meeting at City Hall in the Commission Chambers. Get details online.

Thursday, May 2 at 7pm
Macbeth: Ralph Fiennes & Indira Varma
Tony and BAFTA Award winner Ralph Fiennes star in a brand-new full-voltage visceral production of William Shakespeare's Macbeth. Filmed live at Dock X, a custom-built theatre space in London, this critically acclaimed staging of Macbeth that quickens the pulse, then goes for the jugular will be unmissable on the big screen. Directed by Simon Godwin this is a cinematic and beautifully staged production that brings Shakespeare's tragedy pulsing into the present day. Get details and purchase tickets online.

Thursday, May 2 at 7:30pm
The Fall Guy
He's a stuntman, and like everyone in the stunt community, he gets blown up, shot, crashed, thrown through windows and dropped from the highest of heights, all for our entertainment. And now, fresh off an almost career-ending accident, this working-class hero has to track down a missing movie star, solve a conspiracy and try to win back the love of his life while still doing his day job. What could possibly go right? Get details online. 

Thursday, May 2 at 9:45pm
The Pianist (4k restoration)
Roman Polanski's Academy Award-winning film, based on the Holocaust memoir of Jewish concert pianist Wladyslaw Szpilman, chronicles his harrowing journey of survival amidst the horrors of the Warsaw Ghetto and World War II, now presented in a stunning new 4K restoration. Get details online.

Friday May 3, 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 from 6 to 10pm as part of Coral Gables Gallery Night. At this monthly event, attendees can enjoy 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. Galleries and venues participating include: Artevivo at 111 Palermo Ave inside The Plaza; ArtLabbé Gallery at 2522 Ponce de Leon Blvd; H. Benitez Fine Art Gallery at 233 Aragon Ave; and Coral Gables Museum at 285 Aragon Ave. Get details online.

Friday, May 3 from 6 to 10pm
Gallery Night at the Museum
Each first Friday of the month, the Coral Gables Museum opens its doors to the public for free as part of Coral Gables Gallery Night. Enjoy live music, fine exhibitions, and a cocktail bar before heading out to eat in the area for your Friday night plans. Get details online.

Friday, May 3 from 6:30 to 10pm
Canes Film Festival at Cosford Cinema
The best student film screening in the world -- the 26th annual UM Canes Film Festival premieres the work produced by UM students in the Department of Cinematic Arts at the state-of-the-art Cosford Cinema. Admission is free and open to the public. Get details and register online.

Friday, May 3 at 7pm
Terra del Sole - Terre de Soleil
Color, decoration, and passion. Experience Italy and France with photographer Alice Goldhagen, visiting various regions of the Italian landscape: Liguria, Puglia, Calabria, Isola d’Elba, the islands of Procida and Sicily, Paris and the French countryside. Her artful photographs feature architectural details, landscapes, and objects that are unique and special to Italy and France. The opening reception takes place at Societá Dante Alighieri, 401 Coral Way, Suite 105 with wine and bites. The exhibit continues through September 4. Call 305-336-3566. Get details online.

Saturday, May 4 from 9am to noon
Recycling Drive-Thru at City Hall
Keep Coral Gables Beautiful will host a Recycling Drive-Thru at the parking lot behind City Hall, 405 Biltmore Way, for city residents. Walk-ins and bicyclists are welcome. Get details online.

Saturday, May 4 at 3pm
Genealogy Power Tool Goldie May
Explore the realm of genealogy with Richard Miller as he introduces Goldie May, a powerful genealogy software tool. Unlike a mere repository for conclusions, Goldie May is designed to accommodate your work in progress. Call the Pinecrest Library at 305-668-4571 or email booke@mdpls.org. Ages 13 years and older. Get details online.

Saturday, May 4 at 7pm
A Viennese Soiree at Sanctuary
Attend a night of Viennese music in miniature with performances of Richard Strauss’ monumental tone poem Til Eulenspiegel, arranged for seven musicians by Rick Robinson, along with Mahler’s gorgeous song cycle Lieder eines Fahrenden Gesellen arranged for chamber ensemble by Arnold Schoenberg. The evening is capped off by three famous and fun waltzes by the waltz king, Johann Strauss. Orchestra Miami Artistic Director Elaine Rinaldi conducts the Chamber Ensemble of Orchestra Miami at Sanctuary of the Arts. Get details online.

Saturday, May 4 at 8pm
Saturday Night Jazz at the Globe
Since 1996, The Globe has been at the vanguard of live music in South Florida, showcasing straight-ahead and Latin Jazz, Blues, Reggae, Afro-Cuban, and just about every genre in between. Most performances are held Saturday nights from 8pm to midnight. Tables are reserved for dinner reservations for parties of four or more. Get details online.

Saturday, May 4 at 9pm
Himalayan Salt Band
Meet up at Titanic Brew Pub for a night of instrumental Psychedelic Jazz-Funk with the Himalayan Salt Band, a Miami-based collective that emerged from the diverse, vibrant musical community of Miami Beach. Get details online.

Sunday, May 5 from 11am to 4pm
WoofStock at The Barnacle
Show your pup a day of peace, love, and paws for a good cause at The Historic Barnacle, one of the most beautiful dog-friendly parks in South Florida. Enjoy a beautiful breezy day full of activities with your pups and support local dog vendors and dog rescues. Get details online.

Sunday, May 5 from 1:30–3pm
Pride Navy Band Picnic Concert at McBride
Kick off Fleet Week with a picnic concert on Miracle Mile and enjoy the beats of today’s popular songs as performed by Pride, Navy Band Southeast’s Popular Music Group. Bring your lounge chairs and picnic blankets. Stop by a Gables restaurant to grab a to-go lunch to enjoy with the music. Get details online.

Sunday, May 5th
Juan Martínez Cinco de Mayo
JohnMartin's celebrates Cinco de Mayo with celebrations on Miracle Mile. Get details online.

Monday, May 6 at 6:30pm
Jazz Waves at Venetian Pool
Smooth jazz tones will flood the Venetian Pool in celebration of Fleet Week. The Navy’s VIP Jazz Combo will perform a unique evening concert at the pool. Local food truck vendors will provide delicious bites and drinks for purchase. Get details online.

Wednesday, May 8 at 7pm
Hampton Sides - The Wide Wide Sea
Books & Books is proud to present an evening with Hampton Sides discussing his new book: The Wide Wide Sea: Imperial Ambition, First Contact and the Fateful Final Voyage of Captain James Cook. From this New York Times bestselling author, an epic account of the most momentous voyage of the Age of Exploration, which culminated in Captain James Cook’s death in Hawaii, and left a complex and controversial legacy still debated to this day. Get details online.

Thursday, May 9 at 7:30pm
ChamberFest Miami - Ariel Quartet with pianist Marina Radiushina
The acclaimed Ariel Quartet joins The Hub's Artistic Director renowned pianist Marina Radiushina for a captivating performance of Ravel, Schumann, and Dvořák's beloved Piano Quintet. Get details and purchase tickets online.

Saturday, May 10 at 7pm
Totally Tubular 80s Gala
Experience a night of nostalgia in support of 305 Pink Pack's direct services programs for local women in cancer treatment with tasty bites, cocktails, and great fun at the Coral Gables Woman's Club. Participate in incredible silent auctions including trips presented by AmFundFunds. Get details online.

Saturday, May 11 at 2pm
Miami Herald Photographer Al Diaz presents a visual history
The Miami Pioneers and Natives of Dade are pleased to welcome award-winning Miami Herald Photographer Al Diaz for a look back as some of the most notable moments from his assignments in the past 40 years. Al Diaz captures the decisive moment when covering natural disasters, political campaigns, sports championships, temperamental celebrities, and angry mobs. Al will also share some memories of growing up in Miami, the places he frequented and some favorite activities. The meeting takes place at the Pinecrest Library. Get details online.

Sunday, May 12 from 10am to 4pm
Mothers Day at Deering Estate
The Deering Estate is the perfect setting to celebrate Mother’s Day. Bring the whole family for a relaxing day outdoors among the Royal Palm trees overlooking the quiet waters of Biscayne. Enjoy a shady picnic, Mother's Day Brunch or take a Bay Cruise on Biscayne Bay. Get details online. 

Fri/Sat/Sun May 17–19
Redland International Orchid Festival
The Fruit and Spice Park is once again the location of the Redland International Orchid Festival -- a bucket list event for orchid lovers in South Florida -- with three days of pure orchid mania. See the vendor list, get details and purchase discounted tickets online.