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Greetings {name},

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

as the sun sets on historic Venetian Pool, majestic palm trees sway in the gentle breeze

Saturday, June 8 is the running of the Belmont Stakes horse race in Elmont, New York.

Wednesday, June 12 is Loving Day, the anniversary of a historic court decision eliminating state laws restricting interracial marriage.

Friday, June 14 is Flag Day, honoring the United States flag commemorating the flag’s adoption on June 14, 1777. Each of the 50 stars represents one of the 50 states in the United States and the 13 stripes represent the original 13 colonies that became the first states in the Union.

Sunday, June 16 is Fathers Day, celebrating the contribution that fathers and father figures make for their children's lives.

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

Save The Date
Saturday, June 8 from 11am to 5pm
Fritz And Franz Bierhaus 5 Year Lease Party
Join the fun as Fritz and Franz Bierhaus celebrates their new five year lease with the city of Coral Gables, remaining at their current location, 60 Merrick Way. Thanks to overwhelming public support, the Bierhaus will continue offering their fabulous authentic food and drinks. Enjoy $5 beer, wine and food specials at the celebration event. Call 305-774-1883. Get details online.

Thursday, June 6 at 6:45pm
Ezra
A touching portrait of family and friendship, Ezra follows Max Bernal (Bobby Cannavale), a stand-up comedian living with his father (Robert De Niro), while struggling to co-parent his autistic son Ezra (introducing William Fitzgerald) with his ex-wife (Rose Byrne). This Red Carpet Opening Night Event includes a reception before the film and a post-screening Q&A with Grammy and Emmy Winner Carlos Rafael Rivera (composer for the film) and Emmy winner Eduardo "Gualo" Jaramillo (music editor and score producer for the film). Get details online.

Thursday, June 6 at 7:30pm
The Watchers
The film follows Mina, a 28-year-old artist, who gets stranded in an expansive, untouched forest in western Ireland. When Mina finds shelter, she unknowingly becomes trapped alongside three strangers who are watched and stalked by mysterious creatures each night. You can’t see them, but they see everything. Get details online.

Thursday, June 6 at 8pm
Desmond Hall - Better Must Come
Books & Books is proud to present an evening with Desmond Hall discussing his Young Adult Novel: Better Must Come (Altheneum, Caitlyn Dlouhy Books, $19.99). He will be in conversation with S. Isabelle. Barely Missing Everything meets American Street in this fiercely evocative, action-packed young adult thriller that looks at the darker side of light-filled Jamaica and how a tragedy and missing drug money helplessly entangle the lives of two teens who want to change their fate. Get details online.

Thursday, June 6 at 9pm
Candlelight Converts: Anime Themes
Discover the music of favorite anime themes at Coral Gables Congregational Church under the gentle glow of candlelight. Get details online.

Friday, June 7 at 10am
Ingraham Park Community Cleanup
Join Keep Coral Gables Beautiful, Community Recreation, and Greenspace Management during the upcoming teacher planning day for a litter cleanup at Ingraham Park, located at 4751 Ingraham Terrace (at LeJeune Road), and the surrounding waterway across the pedestrian bridge. Help beautify this wonderful neighborhood park and protect our waterways. Get details online.

Friday June 7, 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, June 7 at 6pm
Americas Collection Exhibition: Inscrutable
Explore Inscrutable, an exhibition at The Americas Collection, showcasing the enigmatic artwork of Alberto Pancorbo. Experience his unique blend of hyperrealism and surrealism through meticulously detailed and psychologically rich compositions. Immerse yourself in a journey through art that blurs the boundaries between reality and imagination. Get details online.

Friday, June 7 at 6pm
H. Benitez Fine Art Gallery - Off the Canvas
Benitez Art Gallery presents return of the latest commission project by Artist Humberto Benitez -- the "Off The Canvas" series, Acrylic on Bamboo Plate artworks. A series that encompasses a selection of works presented in different mediums, from man-made to the purely natural, every work within the series exemplifies and enhances Humberto's technique and color-blending in enrapturing ways. Visit the gallery at 233 Aragon Avenue or view details online.

Friday, June 7
Contribute to the Grand Piano
Here is a unique opportunity to contribute to the purchase of a Grand Piano for the Coral Gables Museum. This piano will be the centerpiece of our music concerts, recitals, and classes, bringing the magic of live music to all who visit. Get details on the GoFundMe page.

Friday, June 7 at 9pm
Andrei Tarkovsky's Nostalghia
In Russian the word Nostalghia conveys the love for your homeland and the melancholy that arises from being far away. This debilitating form of homesickness is embodied in the film by Andrei, a Russian intellectual doing research in Italy. He becomes obsessed with the Botticelli-like beauty of his translator Eugenia, as well as with the apocalyptic ramblings of a self-destructive wanderer named Domenico. Get details online.

Friday, June 7 at 9pm
Mount Sinai and Cherry Soul perform at Titanic Brewery
Titanic presents the Mount Sinai and Cherry Soul, a pair of awesome bands. Get details online.

Saturday, June 8 at 10am
Royal Poinciana Walking Tour
Experience the Simpson Park and South Miami Avenue Walking Tour presented by Dade Heritage Trust. View a South Florida natural hammock and the Royal Poinciana tree-lined South Miami Avenue. Start at DHT Headquarters, 190 SE 12th Terrace. This is a free event, but donations are welcome. Get details online.

Saturday, June 8 from 11am to 5pm
Fritz And Franz Bierhaus 5 Year Lease Party
Join the fun as Fritz and Franz Bierhaus celebrates their new five year lease with the city of Coral Gables, remaining at their current location, 60 Merrick Way. Thanks to overwhelming public support, the Bierhaus will continue offering their fabulous authentic food and drinks. Enjoy $5 beer, wine and food specials at the celebration event. Call 305-774-1883. Get details online.

Sat/Sun, June 8–9 at 11am
The Neverending Story
While hiding from bullies in his school's attic, a young boy discovers the extraordinary land of Fantasia, through a magical book called The Neverending Story. The book tells the tale of Atreyu, a young warrior who, with the help of a luck dragon named Falkor, must save Fantasia from the destruction of The Nothing. 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, June 8 at 2pm
Royal Poinciana History Symposium at the Pinecrest Library
In partnership with the Miami Pioneers and Natives of Dade, Steve Pearson, former Director of the Gifford Arboretum and past president of the Tropical Flowering Tree Society, will present the history of the Royal Poinciana, its origins in South Florida and its use by early settlers. Steve will also present information on the care and horticultural aspects of the tree, and the inspiration it has provided in art, music, and poetry. The event is free with free parking at the Pinecrest Library. Get details and RSVP online.

Saturday, June 8 at 2pm
Coral Gables Movie Matinee - Jurassic Park
Rediscover the movie that brought dinosaurs to the big screen -- based on Michael Crichton's bestseller -- genetically engineered dinosaurs run amok at Jurassic Park. It's up to a paleontologist, a paleobotanist and a mathematician to outmaneuver the deadly beasts and find their way back to civilization. Call the Coral Gables Library at 305-442-8706 or email: capleybr@mdpls.org. Ages 13 years and older. Get details online.

Saturday, June 8 at 7pm
Doug Kelly - Sunshine State Mafia
Books & Books is proud to present an evening with Doug Kelly presenting his riveting book, Sunshine State Mafia: A History of Florida’s Mobsters, Hit Men, and Wise Guys. The first book to survey the origins and activities of the Mafia across Florida, Sunshine State Mafia will surprise readers with its insights into the influence of organized crime in the history of the state’s small towns and cities. Get details online.

Saturday, June 8 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. The play continues through June 23. Get details online.

Final Weekend - Saturday, June 8 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.

Saturday, June 8 at 9pm
Legally Blonde
Elle Woods (Reese Witherspoon) is a California blonde with couture clothes (mostly pink), fabulous friends and the hottest boyfriend on campus. So when Warner Huntington III suddenly dumps her and heads to Harvard Law School, Elle takes matters into her own manicured hands. Get details online.

Sunday, June 9 from 10am to noon
Cars and Coffee - Father's Day
Take a trip down memory lane with an early Father's Day celebration at the Coral Gables Golf & Country Club, 990 Alhambra Circle. Cruise in your classic or exotic vehicle and enjoy food trucks, refreshments, live cigar rolling and early access parking. Get details online.

Sunday, June 9 at 3pm
Polish Landscapes at Gusman Hall
The 6th Chopin Festival at UM opens its curtains with a world premiere, the piano arrangement by Konrad Binienda of Karol Szymanowski’s ballet-pantomime, Harnasie. This work is steeped in the folk traditions and music of the Górale people, which Frost Chopin Academy participant Jiana Peng will bring to life for solo piano. A much-awaited performance by celebrated pianist Dina Yoffe will follow featuring some of Chopin’s mazurkas and his deeply expressive Fantaisie in F minor. A laureate of the Chopin and Schumann competitions, pianist Dina Yoffe will also be joined by her husband, winner of the Wieniawski competition and a student of the late great Oistrach, violinist Michael Vaiman, in a rendition of Chopin’s cello sonata for violin and piano. Get details online.

Sunday, June 9 at 5pm
Kaihan Krippendorff - Proximity
Books & Books is proud to present an afternoon with Kaihan Krippendorff discussing his new book, Proximity: How Coming Breakthroughs in Just-In-Time Transform Business, Society, and Daily Life. Proximity offers a playbook for business leaders, investors, and entrepreneurs to win this rapidly emerging game -- and for each of us to consider the implications for our careers, families, communities, and lives. Get details online.

Sunday, June 9 from 6 to 9pm
Royal Poinciana Fiesta Celebration Party and Reception
Gather in the Garden House of Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden for trolley tours before refreshments are served (including Royal Poinciana Punch). At 7:30pm, presentations will take place for the 2024 Royal Poinciana Fiesta Queen and Court scholarship recipients, as well as the Larry Schokman Book Award recipient. Poinciana cake will be served at the end of the presentations. Limited edition Royal Poinciana Fiesta posters will be available for sale. This event is free and open to the public, but guests are requested to bring a dish to share or make a donation. New memberships in the Tropical Flowering Tree Society are encouraged. Get details and RSVP online.

Starting Monday, June 10
Summer Camp and Junior Naturalist Programs at Deering
Deering Estate presents Summer Camp and Junior Naturalist programs emphasizing environmental stewardship and education in nature. Get details online.

Monday, June 10 at 6:30pm
Arlene Sacks - Moving Forward: The Widow's Journey
Gain valuable insights into the stages of grieving a partner and the journey toward healing, part of the Pinecrest Library's Local Author's Series. In this transformative book, local author Arlene Sacks, alongside 13 other women from diverse backgrounds, explain how they navigated their grief. Call 305-668-4571 or email: booke@mdpls.org. Ages 19 years and older. Get details online.

Tuesday, June 11 at 9am
Coral Gables City Commission Meeting
The City of Coral Gables will be holding its Regular Meeting in city hall chambers. Members of the public may participate in person, but are also able to participate via the Zoom platform. Get agenda details online.

Tuesday, June 11 at 11:30am
Slow Looking with the Lowe: Prints by Helen Frankenthaler
Attend a virtual program Slow Looking with the Lowe: Prints by Helen Frankenthaler. Tola Porter, Ph.D., Lowe Art Museum Educator for Academic and Public Programs, will lead participants through a 30-minute mindful and interactive session exploring selected artworks from the Lowe’s collection. Get details online.

Tuesday, June 11 at 7pm
Chopinesque - renowned Polish pianist Wojciech Switala
The Frost Chopin Festival is thrilled to welcome for the first time renowned Polish pianist Wojciech Switala, who will perform a program of works by Chopin, including mazurkas, polonaises, nocturnes, and the sweeping Barcarolle. Wojciech Switala was awarded the Best Polonaise Performance prize at the 12th Interntional Chopin Competition, where he was also named the best Polish participant. He has recorded over 20 albums and has sat on the juries of international competitions, such as Paderewski, Chopin, and Long-Thibaud. Get details online.

Tuesday, June 11 at 7pm
Lisa Barr - The Goddess of Warsaw
Books & Books is proud to present an evening with Lisa Barr, bestselling author of Woman on Fire, discussing her gripping new historical novel, Goddess of Warsaw. She will be in conversation with USA Today bestselling author, Rochelle B. Weinstein. Over a decade after escaping the horrors of the ghetto, Bina, now known as Lena, rises to fame in Hollywood. Yet she cannot help but be reminded of her old life and hungers for revenge against the Nazis who escaped justice after the war. Her power and fame as a movie star offer Lena the chance to right the past’s wrongs... and perhaps even find the happy ending she never had. Get details online.

Tuesday, June 11 from 7 to 10pm
Young Professionals - Beyond the Business Card
Escape the shallow waters of modern day social gatherings and immerse yourself in an environment that cultivates authentic connections at Bay 13's new monthly networking event series Beyond The Business Card. Expand your professional and social circles, unwind, and celebrate the richness of a diverse community of young professionals in a refreshingly engaging atmosphere. Get details online.

Tuesday, June 11 at 9pm
Trivia Night at Books and Books
Get ready to flex your mental muscles and embark on an exhilarating journey of knowledge and friendly competition. Get details online.

Wednesday, June 12 at 6:30pm
College Admission Workshop
Get an inside look into how admissions officers review college applications at the Pinecrest Library. Students attending the sessions will review mock applications to better understand what is most important in the admission process. Call 305-668-4571 or email: booke@mdpls.org. Ages 12 to 19 years old. Get details online.

Wednesday, June 12 at 7pm
Stars of The Chopin Academy
Each year, the Frost Chopin Academy is proud to spotlight the youngest participants, all under 18, who are already greatly-accomplished young artists. Attend and support the academy’s inspirational rising stars and enjoy an evening of Chopin’s remarkable music. Get details online.

Wednesday, June 12 from 7 to 9pm
Painting Royal Poinciana Trees
Attend the Flowering Tree Society's Cocktail Party With A Paintbrush for a fun experience painting Royal Poinciana Trees with wine and light refreshments at Miami Art Club, Mall of the Americas #18, 7795 W. Flagler Street. No previous art experience is necessary. All supplies are included and you take home a wonderful DIY painting. Tickets are $45. Get details online.

Thursday, June 13 at 5:30pm
Summer Jams at Fairchild - Music, Sunset and Garden Delights
Fairchild Gardens' Sunset Summer Jams Series presents an evening where music and nature converge, featuring live music to set the mood. Savor signature botanical-inspired cocktails in the enchanting garden as the western sky lights up. Sunset will occur at 8:14pm. Get details online.

Thursday, June 13 at 7pm
Garth Risk Hallberg - The Second Coming
The Books & Books Literary Foundation is proud to present an evening with Garth Risk Hallberg presenting his new novel: The Second Coming. This event is free and open to the public. Books will be available for purchase the night of the event. Full of yearning and revelation, The Second Coming is at once an incandescent feat of storytelling and an exploration of an enduring mystery: Can the people we love ever really change? Get details online.

Thursday, June 13 at 7pm
Chopin Festival - Jazzing Up the Classics with Ted Rosenthal Trio
The Ted Rosenthal Trio, a world-class jazz piano trio, performs at the The 6th Chopin Festival, bringing new perspectives to beloved classical music with an exciting jazz twist. Ted Rosenthal is a winner of the Thelonious Monk International Jazz Piano Competition and has released 15 CDs as a leader. His album Impromptu showcases his reimaginings of classical themes for jazz trio. Get details online.

Thursday, June 13 at 7:30pm
Hot Fiddle - CAP 2024 Summer Concert Series
The Community Arts Program (CAP) 2024 Summer Concert Series opens with with Hot Fiddle. Virtuoso violinist Ashley Liberty and brilliant pianist Daniel Strange bring an epic genre-busting ride -- from classical and jazz, to fiddle and rock. The concert takes places at the Congregational Church, 3010 De Soto Blvd. Get details online.

Thursday, June 13 at 8pm
JohnMartin's - Karaoke On The Mile
Step up to the mic and sing your heart out at JohnMartin's Thursday Karaoke Night, with $8 Signature Martinis and a full menu of great pub food. Get details online.

Saturday, June 15 at 2pm
Poinciana Tree Planting
The Tropical Flowering Tree Society, along with the Opa-locka Preservation Association, will host a tree planting in the historic city of Opa-locka as part of the 2024 Royal Poinciana Fiesta. Opa-locka is Miami-Dade’s only municipality of a unique Moorish Revival design. The ceremony will kick-off the plantings at the historic Opa-locka Seaboard Air Line Railroad Station located at 490 Ali Baba Avenue, Opa-locka, FL, with other larger specimens being planted strategically throughout the city limits. Get details online. https://royalp.org

Sunday, June 16 at 1pm
Rumble Fish
Catch director Francis Ford Coppola’s startling adaptation of the S.E. Hinto young adult novel Rumble Fish (1983) in digital projection at Cosford Cinema. Get details online.

Monday, June 17
Fight Like a Girl - Coral Gables Police Department
The Coral Gables Police Department is excited to announce the return of the Fight Like A Girl self-defense course. This free course will teach female participants invaluable self-defense tactics over six sessions from June 17 to June 29. All six sessions will be held in the Coral Gables Police Department Community Meeting Room, 2151 Salzedo Street. Contact Officer Natalie Flores at 305-460-5403 or email: nflores@coralgables.com

Estate and Probate Law Services
Harry C. Palmer III, Esq., PA
Are you navigating the complexities of probate with uncertainty? Let our law firm be your guiding light through the legal maze. With more than 40 years of experience and a deep understanding of probate law, we specialize in streamlining the probate process, ensuring your loved one's wishes are honored with precision and care. Our comprehensive range of services covers all aspects of probate law including but not limited to estate administration, estate planning, will contest, guardianships, curatorships and so much more. We also have vast experience handling real estate matters and other areas of the law. No matter the complexity of your case, we are here to protect your interests and advocate for your rights. Contact us to schedule a consultation and discover how we can help you navigate your legal process with confidence and ease. Call 305-445-2424. Get details 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.

Sunday, February 25 from 1 to 4pm
Pine County Bluegrass at Royd's
Enjoy the uplifting and lively sounds of Pine Country Bluegrass Band performing at Royd's Frontier Town at 20800 SW 177th Ave, with food and drink specials in a friendly, casual setting. Get details online.