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Greetings {name},

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

the lakes at Montgomery Estate, adjoining Snapper Creek along Biscayne Bay 

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.

Wednesday, May 15 is Peace Officers Memorial Day and Police Week is an observance in the United States that pays tribute to the local, state, and federal peace officers who have died, or who have been disabled, in the line of duty.

Wednesday, May 15 is Chocolate Chip Day, celebrating Ruth Wakefield's delicious delicacy created at the Toll House Inn in Whitman, Massachusetts.

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 On Exhibition
Mid-Career Artists, Future Masters
Cernuda Arte proudly presents a showcase of twelve midcareer contemporary artists with exceptional trajectories, destined for even greater heights. For their remarkable and distinct talent, each of these artists have garnered substantial collector support both domestically and internationally. Their work has graced prestigious exhibitions, publications, art fairs, and institutions, solidifying their positions as important voices in today’s contemporary art world. Mid-Career Artists, Future Masters is currently on view at Cernuda Arte, 3155 Ponce. Call 305-461-1050. Get details online.

Starting May 9
Chamberfest Miami 2024: New Destinations, An Extraordinary Musical Journey Across Artistic Frontiers
The festival runs May 9th through June 2, with highlights including the "Virtuoso Flight" concert showcasing pianist Zhu Wang, the "Freylakh: From Classical to Klezmer" performances blending sophistication with vibrant folk traditions, and cellist Alexander Hersh's groundbreaking "Absinthe" program fusing live classical music with cinematic storytelling. World-class artistry abounds from renowned ensembles like the Amernet and Ariel Quartets alongside rising international stars. Experience award-winning soloists including Grammy winner Nathan Schram, Avery Fisher Grant recipient Arnaud Sussmann, and many other top prizewinning musicians. From revered classics to cutting-edge fusions, ChamberFest Miami 2024 celebrates the limitless possibilities of chamber music. Join this extraordinary musical odyssey to New Destinations. Get details online.

Thursday, May 9 from 6 to 10pm
La Cucina di Threefold - PopUP restaurant
Threefold Café will host a series of pop-up tastings to introduce La Cucina di Threefold (an Italian restaurant) set to open in mid-June. The pop-up menu is available on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday evenings from 6 to 10pm. Chef Reid Goram has curated the pop-up menu with Italian favorites, including Risotto ai Funghi, Linguini Carbonara, Penne Cimi di Rapa or Chicken Marsala which will be served at la Cucina di Threefold when it opens at The Linki, 3060 SW 37th Avenue in Coral Gables. Threefold Cafe is located at 141 Giralda Avenue. Get details and RSVP online.

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

Thursday, May 9 at 6pm
Europe Day at Gables Cinema
Celebrate Europe Day at the Coral Gables Art Cinema for an evening of curated European short films. Get details online.

Now on Display
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. 

Fri/Sat/Sun May 10–12
Artists In Bloom Weekend
Immerse yourself in a whirlwind of color and creativity as Fairchild’s art instructors and students honor the beauty of nature in a fine art exhibition featuring their original works. Crafted under the careful eye of renowned botanical artist Pauline Goldsmith, this exhibition isn't just about art -- it's a celebration of Fairchild's mission to spread the joy of tropical gardening through creativity. Get details online.

Friday, May 10 at 6pm
Adiós Buenos Aires
During Argentina's 2001 economic collapse, Julio Färber, a bandoneon player in a working-class tango band, struggles to keep his music alive while facing dwindling earnings and the impending closure of his family's shoe shop. Red Carpet Opening Night Event on May 10 featuring a reception at 6pm with wine and light bites before the film at 7pm. The reception includes a tango dancing performance by Rocio Leguizamón and German Filipeli. The film will be followed by a Q&A with director Germán Kral. Get details online.

Friday, May 10 at 7pm
Twelfth  Night - Evolve Theatre Company at the Youth Center
This playful comedy centers on the twins Viola and Sebastian, who are separated in a shipwreck, and the courtship, mistaken identities, and hijinks that follow. This straightforward adaptation mixing contemporary and classical language emphasizes story and character rather than the poetry. Master director and acclaimed playwright Jon Jory has reimagined the classic tale to serve as an early introduction for younger audiences and actors that allows easy involvement. Inventive yet faithful, this adaptation will inspire actors and audiences alike to revisit Shakespeare’s original texts. Get details online.

Friday, 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.

Friday, May 10 at 7:30pm
Area Stage - Anastasia The Musical
Enjoy the Broadway sensation at Area Stage's Black Box Theatre, 5701 Sunset Drive, Suite 286. As the musical Anastasia begins, Russia is on the verge of revolution. Time jumps from 1907 to 1927, and Anastasia's family, the imperial Romanovs, fall victim to the tide of history. When the Dowager Empress receives the news that they have been put to death, she believes she has lost her entire family. Get details online.

Friday, May 10 at 7:30pm
Water Above, Wind Below - Fleet Week
As part of Fleet Week, the Navy’s Fair Winds Woodwind Quintet will perform under The Water Below Us art installation on Giralda Plaza. Enjoy these wonderful wind melodies while dining at one of the many restaurants lining the Plaza. Get details and purchase tickets online.

Saturday, May 11 at 9:30am
South Florida Palm Society Spring Garden Tour
The Spring Garden Tour of the South Florida Palm Society starts at Toi Mansen's Everything Green palm nursery. Toi has collected extensively in the Caribbean including the Sabals of Curacao and Bonaire. He also grows Copernicias and a wide array of other highly desirable Caribbean species at 19785 SW 334th Street. After this visit there are two additional stops, concluding with a picnic lunch. Email to: Palms@SouthFloridaPalmSociety.org or get details online.

Saturday, May 11 at 10am
Spring Plant Sale at Fairchild
The annual Spring Plant Sale at Fairchild is a wonderful way to celebrate the spring season and the holiday. Bring home a new plant to add to your collection or purchase something fun for Mom for Mother's Day. It's the perfect time to spring every home garden into action. Get details online.

Sat/Sun May 11–12 at 11am
AninA (Family Day on Aragon)
AninA perfectly evokes childhood joys and fears through the story of a girl with a palindromic name: Anina Yatay Salas. Admission is pay what you can per ticket, with a suggested price of $5 per person. Presented in partnership with Books & Books and Coral Gables Museum. Get details online.

Saturday, May 11 at noon
Family Day on Aragon at the Museum
Packed with educational fun and creative activities, Family Day on Aragon is the perfect outing for children and adults alike. 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, May 11 at 1pm
Mother's Day Mad Hatter Tea Party
Dare to follow the White Rabbit down the rabbit hole and join the GFWC Coral Gables Woman’s Club at their 5th annual Mother’s Day Tea party fundraiser. Don’t forget to wear your maddest hat. You’ll find Drink Me beverages and Eat Me delicacies to add to your adventure. This fundraiser benefits efforts to maintain, restore and improve the historic Club property and the operations of the legacy Coral Gables Children’s Dental Clinic which has been providing dental care to needy children since 1939. Call 786-357-8387. Get details online.

Saturday, May 11 from 1 to 3pm
Terra Del Sole Photo Exhibit
Experience a photo exhibition reflecting Italy and France with photographer Alice Goldhagen, visiting various regions of the Italian landscape: Liguria, Puglia, Calabria, Isola d'Elba, the islands of Procida, Sicily, Paris and the French countryside. Enjoy a glass of Prosecco along with the views, and meet the artist at Societá Dante Alighieri, 401 Coral Way, Suite 105. 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.

Saturday, May 11 at 2:30pm
City Theatre's Short Cuts: Short Plays for Young Audiences
Enjoy vibrant short plays that blend fun, education, and live performance, followed by an interactive post-show talk with the actors at Coral Gables Library. Presented by City Theatre. Call 305-442-8706 or email: capleybr@mdpls.org. All ages are welcome. Get details online.

Saturday, May 11 at 7pm
Young Talent Big Dreams
Actors’ Playhouse at the Miracle Theatre, together with presenting sponsor The Children’s Trust, are thrilled to present the 2024 Young Talent Big Dreams Finals. Get details online.

Saturday, May 11 at 7:30pm
Evening Waves at the Coral Gables Museum
Turn up the music as Pride, the Navy Band Southeast’s Popular Music Group, closes out Fleet Week in the Gables with a lively concert in the heart of the downtown. A cash bar and coffee cart will be available. Get details online.

Sunday, May 12 from 10am to 5pm
Mother's Day at Fairchild Garden
Experience a day filled with beauty and celebration celebrating Mother's Day at Fairchild Graden, with live music, paper flower-making, and boutique vendors. Enjoy family picnics, a beautiful art show and a splendid plant sale, plus free 5 minute massages. 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. 

Sunday, May 12 at 10am
Downtown Walking Tour - Gables Museum
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.

Sunday, May 12 at 1pm
Freaky Friday (Special Presentations)
In a hilarious twist of fate, Dr. Tess Coleman and her teenage daughter Anna find themselves trapped in each other's bodies after a mystic mishap. As they navigate the chaos of living each other's lives, they must race against time to switch back before Tess's upcoming wedding. Mother's Day screening. Get details online.

Sunday, May 12 at 5:30pm
A Flamenco Tribute to Moms
Enjoy the Sunday Brunch starting at 10am or reserve space for the Mother's Day special dinner show featuring Miami’s finest Flamenco artists as you indulge in the specially curated prix-fixe menu, starting at 7:30pm. Get details online.

Monday, May 13 at 2pm
Sunsets, Skies, and Beaches in Pastel
Students at all levels are welcome to learn the fascinating art of pastels with instructor Dan Bondroff at Fairchild Gardens. Using time-stable reference photos, students will discover how to paint gorgeous sunsets in soft pastel at their own pace. Considered by many as the purest of painting media, soft pastel is bright, colorful and easy to learn. This award-winning Miami artist will teach students how to create tropical landscape paintings in soft pastel from concept to completion. Get details online.

Monday, May 13 at 6pm
The Maltese Falcon
In this iconic film noir, San Francisco private detective Sam Spade (Humphrey Bogart) becomes entangled with a treacherous group of international thieves vying for a coveted jewel-encrusted statue known as The Maltese Falcon. Get details online.

Monday, May 13 at 7pm
Doris Kearns Goodwin: An Unfinished Love Story
One of America’s most beloved historians, artfully weaves together biography, memoir, and history in An Unfinished Love Story: A Personal History of the 1960s by Doris Kearns Goodwin. She describes the emotional journey she and her husband, Richard (Dick) Goodwin embarked upon in the last years of his life. The Hub is located at 5950 North Kendall Drive. Get details online.

Tuesday, May 14 at 7pm
Save Miami From Climate Change Panel
Attend a panel of local climate activists, journalists, and communicators who will discuss how Miamians can mitigate the worst effects of climate change. Participants include Mario Ariza (Floodlight investigative reporter and author of Disposable City), Zelalem Adefris (CEO of Catalyst Miami), Alex Harris (Miami Herald climate reporter), Flash, and Andrew Otazo (climate activist, author of The Miami Creation Myth, and writer of this event description). Panelists may or may not be in costume, depending on Andrew’s persuasiveness. Get details online.

Wednesday, May 15 at 6:30pm
Improv Experience presented by the Society Circus
Clown around with the Society Circus Players at the Coral Gables Library. Learn improv games you can play anywhere with anyone. Call 305-442-8706 or email: capleybr@mdpls.org. Ages 19 years and older. Get details online.

Wednesday, May 15 at 7pm
Sierra Club Monthly Meeting
Join the Sierra Club for an engaging program: Why We’re Experiencing More Extreme Weather. As Florida continues to face increasingly extreme weather, understanding the science behind these changes is more important than ever. Meteorologist John Morales discusses the science behind these changes and what that means for our community. The discussion will be hosted by former Pinecrest Mayor Cindy Lerner, who also serves on the Sierra Club Miami Executive Committee. The meeting takes place at the Coral Gables Congregational Church, 3010 De Soto Blvd. Get details online.

Wednesday, May 15 at 7pm
Across the Florida Straits to Cuba
Cuba is a historical laboratory of buildings, streets, and artifacts that have been mostly untouched since 1960–allowing visitors to transport themselves into a time and space that has not evolved into modern times. In this historical presentation, Mario Cartaya retraces and recalls six decades of friendly and cooperative Cuban-American relations and history. Get details online.

Wednesday, May 15 at 8pm
A Rock Sails By
Sean Grennan brings audiences another stellar play filled with humor and heart at Miracle Theatre. Dr. Lynn Cummings, an astrophysicist, tries to bring science and faith into balance while grappling with personal questions, reconnecting with her daughter, and mourning the loss of her husband. When an unidentified object is discovered heading toward Earth, a less-than-reputable online magazine misquotes her, casting doubt on her credibility. Dr. Cummings hopes to witness nothing remarkable and thus save her reputation, but there is no telling what she will discover beyond the stars. The play continues through June 9. Get details online.

Thursday, May 16 at 6pm
Devil in a Blue Dress
In post-war Los Angeles, decorated war hero Ezekiel 'Easy' Rawlins (Denzel Washington) navigates the racially divided cityscape as a private investigator. When tasked with locating a missing socialite, Easy is thrust into a perilous web involving the white power elite and the vibrant black community of Central Avenue. Get details online.

Thursday, May 16 at 7:30pm
Back To Black - Amy Winehouse
The extraordinary story of Amy Winehouse's early rise to fame from her early days in Camden through the making of her groundbreaking album, Back to Black that catapulted Winehouse to global fame. Told through Amy's eyes and inspired by her deeply personal lyrics, the film explores and embraces the many layers of the iconic artist and the tumultuous love story at the center of one of the most legendary albums of all time. Get details online.

Thursday, May 16 at 7:30pm
Eternal Sunshine: Piano Quartets By Fauré & Brahms
Brahms’ and Fauré’s glorious first piano quartets kick off Summer with Symphony like brilliant bursts of sunshine after a passing storm at the Congregational Church. Get details online.

Thursday, May 16 at 8:15pm
IF - Ryan Reynolds and Cailey Fleming
From writer and director John Krasinski, IF is about a girl who discovers that she can see everyone's imaginary friends -- and what she does with that superpower -- as she embarks on a magical adventure to reconnect forgotten IFs with their kids. 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.

Saturday, May 18 at 8pm
Laughs In Spanish
Art Basel is about to begin and Mariana, director of a swanky modern gallery, has a big problem on her hands. Her showroom is an active crime scene. When Mariana’s movie star mother tries to save the show, everything gets hilariously complicado. Performed in English con un poquito de español, this fast-paced, cafecito-infused comedy about art and success -- and mothers and daughters -- is a joyous snapshot of Cuban and Colombian-American culture set in the heart of Miami’s Wynwood Arts District. Get details online.

Sunday, May 19 at 2pm
Orchestra Miami Downtowner Caberet
Enjoy a wide variety of Cabaret music by several famous classical composers, performed by Orchestra Miami at First Church Miami in Downtown. Selections include songs by Kurt Weill, William Bolcom, Benjamin Britten and a performance of Paul Schoenfield's virtuosic Piano Trio Cafe Music. Get details online.

Sunday, May 19 at 6pm
45th Annual GMSB Grande Finale Concert
The Greater Miami Symphonic Band (GMSB) presents its 45Th Season Grande Finale Concert at Maurice Gusman Concert Hall. Music Director Robert Longfield and Guest Conductor Robert Carnochan will lead the band in Alfred Reed's Fifth Suite for Band (International Dances), Respighi's classic Pines of the Appian Way, Valerie Coleman's rousing Roma, and David Maslanka's masterpiece, Give Us This Day. Get details online.