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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 historic Hotel Place St. Michel and Restaurante Zucca at 162 Alcazar Ave

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.

Friday, June 14 is National Bourbon Day, taking its name from the historic Old Bourbon County of Kentucky, one of nine Virginia counties formed before Kentucky became a state in 1792. The process of making whiskey from corn in the South is an American tradition.

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

Wednesday, June 19 is Juneteenth Day -- in the year 1865, Union soldiers arrived to take control of Texas and enforce the emancipation of slaves in the state. The traditional drink on Juneteenth is Big Red soda.

Thursday, June 20 is American Eagle Day, commemorating the day in 1782, when the bird was added to the official Seal of the United States.

Friday, June 21 is the day of the Summer Soltice, the moment the Sun is directly above the Tropic of Cancer in the Northern Hemisphere.

Sunday, June 23 is United Nations’ Public Service Day, celebrating the value and virtue of service to the community.

Sunday, June 23 is also International Widows' Day, a time to consider the hardships that widows and their children often face.

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 Enrolling
Societa' Dante Alighieri Summer Language Classes
Learn French, German and Italian with local classes at Dante Miami, 401 Coral Way, Suite 105. Call 305-859-9559. 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.

Fri/Sat June 14–15 at 9am
Cultural Heritage Symposium at Deering Estate
Enjoy the program Our Shared Sea – Coastal Archaeological Heritage in the Caribbean Basin at the 2024 Cultural Resource Management Professional Development and Science Symposium at Deering Estate which examines the threat that climate change poses to coastal archaeological sites globally and emphasizes the urgent need for new strategies in public archaeology and cultural resource management. Get details online.

Starting June 14
Iranian Cinema Week
Coral Gables Art Cinema is excited to present a week-long series celebrating Iranian cinema's vibrant heritage. Get details online.

Friday, June 14 at 6:30pm
Kevin Kokomoor - La Florida
Books & Books is proud to present an evening with Kevin Kokomoor, PhD presenting his riveting book, La Florida: Catholics, Conquistadores, and Other American Origin Stories. La Florida explores a Spanish thread to early American history that is unfamiliar or even unknown to most Americans. As this book uncovers, it was Spanish influence, and not English, which drove America’s early history. Get details online.

Friday, June 14 at 7pm
The Romantic Generation - Chopin Festival
Concertmaster of the Philadelphia Orchestra, violinist David Kim, and artistic director of the Frost Chopin Academy and Festival, pianist Kevin Kenner, join forces to bring some of the most expressive and quintessentially Romantic works for violin and piano at UM's Newman Recital Hall. Get details online.

Friday, June 14 at 7pm
Celebrate National Bourbon Day
Bay 13 celebrates National Burbon Day with a wide selection of Bourbon samplings, crafted cocktails, and a brand new menu items at 65 Alhambra Plaza. Get details online.

Friday, June 14 at 9pm
Her
From the unique perspective of Oscar-nominated filmmaker Spike Jonze comes an original love story that explores the evolving nature -- and the risks -- of intimacy in the modern world. Get details online.

Saturday, June 15 at 10:30am
Introduction to Bee Keeping
Welcome to an exciting journey into the world of beekeeping and the vital role of pollinators in our ecosystem. Learn what is required to start your own apiary and what plants are best to use in the garden to provide habitat for all pollinators. Everything you need to start, including the basic woodenware beehive boxes, tools, and protective gear, will be displayed and explained. Get details online.

Saturday, June 15 at 10:30am
Book Club: Great Conversations
Advance critical, reflective thinking and social and civic engagement by discussing works and ideas of the 20th and 21st century that are of enduring value -- in person at the Pinecrest Library or online via Zoom. Registration is required for online access and a Zoom link will be emailed to registrants. Call 305-668-4571 or email: booke@mdpls.org. Ages 19 years and older. Get details online.

Saturday, June 15 at noon
My National Gallery, London
The National Gallery of London is one of the world’s greatest art galleries. It is full of masterpieces, an endless resource of history, an endless source of stories. Beloved celebrities, devoted staff members and world class experts come together to paint a unique portrait of this iconic British institution for its 200th birthday. 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

Saturday, June 15 at 3pm
Robert Edwards - Resisting the Right
Writers for Democratic Action presents a virtual afternoon with Robert Edwards and James Carroll discussing Resisting the Right: How to Survive the Coming Storm. In a year when the future of America democracy teeters on a knife edge, the urgency of Resisting the Right could not be more acute. Get details online.

Saturday, June 15 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.

Saturday, June 15 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, June 15 at 9pm
Lost in Translation
Bob Harris (Bill Murray), a movie star shooting a whiskey commercial, and Charlotte (Scarlett Johansson), a young woman accompanying her workaholic husband in Tokyo, cross paths in a luxury hotel bar. Directed by Sofia Coppola. Get details online.

Saturday, June 15 at 9pm
Solparty Pink Floyd Tribute Band
Take a trippy ride with Solparty, the ultimate Pink Floyd Tribute Band at Titanic Brewery. Get details online.

Sunday, June 16 at 10am
Father’s Day Bike Tour
Led by Bike Walk Coral Gables and Dade Heritage Trust starting at the Coral Gables Museum. Celebrate the magnificent Flame Tree on this tour of our best Royal Poincianas in full flower. Bring your own bike. Parking in nearby garage. Cost: Adults $10, Children under 12 $5. Get details and RSVP online.

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.

Sunday, June 16 at 2pm
Royal Poincianas Trolley Tour
Led by Bike Walk Coral Gables and Dade Heritage Trust starting at the Coral Gables Museum. Celebrate the magnificent Flame Tree on this tour of our best Royal Poincianas in full flower. Bring your own bike. Parking in nearby garage. Cost: Adults $10, Children under 12 $5. Purchase your tickets online.

Sunday, June 16 at 5pm
Sierra Club - Health and Economic Impacts of Rising Temperatures
May was the hottest month on record for South Florida, and that is a trend that will most likely continue. The county recognizes not only the dangers that come with extreme heat, but the importance of mitigating the soaring temperatures. Our Miami-Dade Chief Heat Officer, Jane Gilbert, will present the county's effort to increase our shade canopy, provide heat protection for outdoor workers and other hot topics. She has over 30 years of experience in public-private partnerships, climate mitigation and adaptation, and urban resilience. Jane said that last summer when temperatures peaked, emergency room visits related to heat also spiked. The meeting will be held at Coral Gables Congregational Church, 3010 DeSoto Blvd, beginning with an earth-friendly buffet at 5pm before the 6pm meeting. 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

Monday, June 17 at 8pm
Palms & Poetry
Books & Books and the Miami Poetry Club present Palms & Poetry -- more than an open mic; it’s a promise to create a safe, judgment-free sanctuary for your unique voice to soar. Whether you’re a poet, a listener, or simply a wanderer seeking solace in the art of expression, you’re welcome. Get details online.

Tuesday, June 18 at 5pm
Summer of Soul - Coral Gables Movie Night
This music documentary explores the legacy of the six-week 1969 Harlem Cultural Festival and features unpublished footage of performances by Nina Simone, B.B. King, Sly and the Family Stone, Stevie Wonder and more. Call the Gables Library at 305-442-8706 or email capleybr@mdpls.org. Ages 19 years and older. Get details online.

Thursday, June 20 at 5:30pm
Learn CPR from Miami-Dade Fire Rescue
This two-hour workshop will teach participants the skills to help save a life by learning skills to take immediate action for victims of medical emergencies while responders are on the way. This event is limited to 25 participants. Please register for this course with Miami-Dade Fire Rescue. Get details online.

Thursday, June 20 at 7:30pm
Summer with the Symphony
The South Florida Symphony presents Affairs Of The Heart: Piano Trios by Glinka, Arensky and Rachmaninoff. Rachmaninoff’s Trio élégiaque, Glinka’s Trio Pathétique and Arensky’s Piano Trio No. 1 deliver captivating melodies that vibrate deep within the soul at Coral Gables Congregational Church. Get details online.

Friday, June 21 at 8pm
The Placemaker-Poet
Experience an innovative triple-screen dramatic curation of The Placemaker-Poet exploring the life and legacy of visionary developer George Edgar Merrick by What If Works at the Coral Gables Museum. Get details online.

Saturday, June 22 at 5:30am
Sunrise Photography at Deering
The Deering Estate offers an exciting opportunity to photograph the sunrise over Biscayne Bay. Bring your camera, tripod, water, and bug spray. Bugs and mosquitos are very common throughout the year, so please come prepared (mosquito spray/lotion, long sleeve shirts, and long pants are suggested). This program is for ages 15 and older. The cost is $20. Get details online.

Saturday, June 22 at 9am
Matheson Hammock Park Coastal Cleanup
On the fourth Saturday of every month, volunteers can assist the Matheson Hammock staff and beautify this coastal park (9610 Old Cutler Road) to keep our ocean ecosystem healthy. Get details and register online.

Tuesday, June 25 at 7:30pm
Florida Native Plant Society - Bunkers to Butterflies
Attend the monthly meeting of the Florid Native Plant Society for a presentation by Zoo Miami Conservation and Research Department specialist Tiffany Moore entitled From Bunkers to Butterflies – Zoo Miami’s Role in Invertebrate Conservation. South Florida is home to many imperiled, threatened, and endangered species. Zoo Miami is not only a leader in conservation but also a partner with various agencies including U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, the University of Florida and Fairchild Tropical Botanical Garden. PNPS events are free and everyone is invited to the meeting at Pinecrest Gardens, 11000 SW 57 Ave. Get details online.

Thursday, June 27 at 7:30pm
Jennifer Marasti
The Community Arts Program at the Congregational Church presents a performance by Jennifer Marasti, New World Symphony Percussion Fellow with marimba. Enjoy an Intriguing, enjoyable, and memorable journey of reimagined classics. Get details and purchase tickets online.