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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 Coral Gables Waterway at Ruth Bryan Owen Park passes through the majestic grounds of the Biltmore Resort and Golf Course.

Thursday, July 4th is the anniversary of the publication of the Declaration Of Independence from Great Britain in 1776, celebrated with gatherings and picnics, often highlighted by fireworks or sky lighting demonstrations.

Friday, July 5 is International Bikini Day. (really!) In 1946, the new bathing suits were named in reference to Bikini Island, where the United States tested atomic bombs. Remember Raquel Welch's famous bikini shot in the One Million Years B.C. movie?

Saturday, July 6 is National Southern Fried Chicken Day, so set aside some time to enjoy crisp and tasty, finger-licking good southern fried chicken. 

Wednesday, July 10 is Piña Colada Day, so get the rum, cream of coconut and pineapple juice ready for the blender, to enjoy this sublime taste and texture of the tropics.

Thursday, July 11 is World Population Day, a time to increase people’s awareness about various population issues such as the importance of family planning, gender equality, poverty, maternal health, and human rights.

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 through July 31
Taste the Gables - July is Restaurant Month
Taste the Gables presents a month of culinary delights and exciting events. Indulge in an array of epicurean experiences, showcasing the finest cuisine the city has to offer. Full-service restaurants are offering prix-fixe menus for brunch, lunch and dinner. Fast-casual restaurants are offering lower-priced prix-fixe menus, specialty happy hours and promotions at attractive price points during non-traditional times of day. Get details online.

Thursday, July 4 at 1pm
Horizon: An American Saga
In the great tradition of Warner Bros. Pictures’ iconic Westerns, Horizon: An American Saga explores the lure of the Old West and how it was won -- and lost -- through the blood, sweat and tears of many. Spanning the four years of the Civil War, from 1861 to 1865, Costner’s ambitious cinematic adventure will take audiences on an emotional journey across a country at war with itself, experienced through the lens of families, friends and foes all attempting to discover what it truly means to be the United States of America. Get details online.

Thursday, July 4 at 2pm
Jaws + BBQ at Gables Cinema
Academy Award-winner Steven Spielberg directs one of the most influential and gripping adventures in film history about the hunt of a deadly great white shark. 4K Restoration. Tickets include access to the Coral Gables Art Cinema July 4th BBQ on the Plaza, featuring tasty hot dogs, classic sides, crunchy Mariquitas chips, games and more. Complimentary beer tasting of local craft brews by Tripping Animals included with your reception ticket. Discounted beer and drinks will be available for purchase at the cinema. Get details online.

Thursday, July 4 at 5pm
Fourth of July Fireworks Celebration
The City of Coral Gables and The Biltmore Hotel invite the community to make plans to attend the Fourth Of July Fireworks Celebration starting at 5pm on the historic Biltmore Hotel's golf course grounds with a pre-show concert at 7pm by Navy Band Southeast. At 9pm the famous fireworks show will light up the sky to celebrate our Nation’s Independence Day. Call 305-460-5605 or email: specialevents@coralgables.com. This is a free event. Parking is a challenge, so get the details on shuttle pickups and other event details online.

Thursday, July 4th
Deering Estate 4th of July - $5 admission
The bayside Deering Estate Heritage Park is offering $5 general admission on July 4th. Enjoy wildlife viewing, bay vistas and self-guided access of the museums. Admission is free for Deering Estate Foundation members and children ages three and under. As part of Blue Star Museums, active duty military personnel, and up to five family members, receive free admission. Get details online.

Thursday, July 4 at 7pm
Sensory Friendly Fourth of July
Guests with autism and sensory related needs are invited to enjoy a premier view of the Biltmore fireworks display at an indoor quiet area with light up games, bubbles and crafts. Guests are welcome to bring food and non-alcoholic beverages. On-site parking is free at Ruth Bryan Owen Waterway Park, 3940 Granada Blvd. Get details online.

Friday, July 5 from 6 to 10pm
Gables Gallery Night
Coral Gables galleries and participating art venues open their doors on the first Friday of the month on 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: ArtLabbé – Exhibiting the work of participants of the Art Labbe Foundation; ArteVivo; H. Benitez Fine Art Gallery, exhibiting Spring, an original piece by Humberto Benitez; and The Americas Collection, exhibiting Inscrutable by Alberto Pancorbo. Get details online.

Friday, July 5 from 6 to 10pm
Gallery Night at the Museum
Attend a Special Gallery Night as the museum unveils two new historical exhibitions, celebrating city founder George Merrick and one of his earliest creations, the Coral Gables Congregational Church, marking its 100th anniversary. These exhibitions are part of the museum's Centennial Series leading up to the City Beautiful Centennial next year. Enjoy music and socialize over drinks while exploring the exhibitions already on display, along with two new additions. Get details online.

Friday, July 5 at 7pm
Ghostlight
When melancholic construction worker Dan (Keith Kupferer) finds himself drifting from his wife and daughter, he discovers community and purpose in a local theater's production of Romeo and Juliet. As the drama onstage starts to mirror his own life, he and his family are forced to confront a personal loss. Get details and purchase tickets online.

Friday, July 5 from 7 to 10pm
The Works of Ana Paula Leal
Miami artist and designer Ana Paula Leal presents paintings that span from 2011 to the present, each piece representing a chapter of her life and the evolution of her artistic vision. Get details online.

Friday, July 5 at 8pm
Navy Band Southeast’s Deckplate Brass Band at Giralda Plaza
Attend the free summer concert series on Giralda Plaza, part of Taste The Gables restaurant month in the Gables. Indulge in the flavors of local cuisine and let the melodies guide you through an unforgettable experience under the stars for a celebration of community and culture. Get details online.

Friday, July 5 at 9pm
Alexa and the Old-Fashioneds at Titanic BrewPub
Alexa Lash presents a unique mix of pop, rock, soul and spoken word influences that harkens back to women-led bands of the 90s, but with a vibe and energy all her own. Get details online.

Friday, July 5 at 9:15pm
Candlelight: Classic Rock on Strings
Discover the music of rock classics at Hotel Colonnade Coral Gables under the gentle glow of candlelight. Get details online.

Friday, July 5 at 9:30pm
It’s Such A Beautiful Day
Don Hertzfeldt's It's Such a Beautiful Day returns to theaters for the first time since 2012, paired with  ME! Don Hertzfeldt’s newest animated film ME is a 22-minute musical odyssey about trauma, technology, and the retreat of humanity into itself. Get details and purchase tickets online.

Saturday, July 6 at 10:30am
South Florida Writer's Association "Author's Voice"
Enjoy lively discussions, guest speakers and helpful writing tips at the South Florida Writer's Association meeting at the Pinecrest library or online via Zoom. Call 305-668-4571 or email: booke@mdpls.org. Ages 19 years and older. Get details online.

Saturday, July 6 at 1:30pm
Invasion Of The Body Snatchers
This dazzling, whip-smart remake of the 1956 spine-tingler stars Donald Sutherland, Brooke Adams and Leonard Nimoy as characters caught in an eerie tale of possession by alien pod-people. A tribute screening to Donald Sutherland with 4K Restoration. Get details and purchase tickets online.

Saturday, July 6 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, July 6 at 9pm
The Adventures Of Buckaroo Banzai Across The 8th Dimension
Brilliant brain surgeon Banzai has just made scientific history. Shifting his Oscillation Overthruster into warp speed, he’s the first man ever to travel to the Eight Dimension... and come back sane. But when his sworn enemy, the demented Dr. Lizardo, devises a plot to steal the Overthruster and bring an evil army of aliens back to destroy Earth, Buckaroo goes cranium to cranium with the madman in an extra-dimensional battle that could result in total annihilation of the universe. Get details and purchase tickets online.

Saturday, July 6 at 9pm
The Return of Sundown Sound at Titanic BrewPub
Sundown Sound creates eclectic, heartfelt music channeling diverse influences of acoustic rock, jazz, blues, Americana, and progressive alternative music. Thought-provoking, socially-conscious lyrics explore themes of spirituality, love, and beauty. Sundown Sound at root is a feeling, one that creates a bond with their audience. Get details online.

Saturday, July 7 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.

Sunday, July 7 at 2pm
Tick, Tick... BOOM!
Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award winner Lin-Manuel Miranda takes on the role of director in his feature debut, adapting the autobiographical musical by Jonathan Larson, the visionary behind Rent. Coral Gables Art Cinema founder and president Steven Krams and Books & Books owner Mitchell Kaplan join cinephile forces to bring lost gems and timeless classics to new audiences. Get details and purchase tickets online.

Week of July 8–12 from 9am to 2pm
Biltmore Kids Culinary Summer Camp
An Aspiring Chef’s Dream -- a weeklong hands-on cooking camp taught by Biltmore chef instructors with special workshops by acclaimed hotel chefs. The weeklong sessions are open to children ages 9–16. Students are grouped by age and work in Biltmore's fully equipped, profession kitchen academy. Class size is limited. Get details online.

Monday, July 8 at 10am
Florida Licensing on Wheels (FLOW)
Renew your driver license easily. Florida Licensing on Wheels (FLOW) is a convenient method to renew a driver license, obtain a replacement driver license, change a name or address on a driver license, get an identification card, renew a vehicle registration and purchase a specialty license plate. Registration is required. Call Coral Gables Library at 305-442-8706 or email: capleybr@mdpls.org. Ages 19 years and older. Get details online.

Monday, July 8 at 10am
Social Security Assistance at the Library
A public affairs specialist with the Social Security Administration will be available at the branch to answer your Social Security questions. Registration is required. Call 305-442-8706 or email: capleybr@mdpls.org. Ages 19 years and older. Get details online. 

Tuesday, July 9 at noon
Tuesday 75¢ Wings at JohnMartin's
What goes better with draft pints? Enjoy a great deal on delicious 75¢ chicken wings every Tuesday at JohnMartin's on Miracle Mile -- from open ’til close. Pair with a hearty Smithwick’s Red Ale, Tank IPA, Harp Lager, the house special JohnMartin’s Lager, or the classic Guinness Stout Irish Pint. JohnMartin's is located at 253 Miracle Mile. Call 305-209-0609. Get details online.

Tuesday, July 9 from 5 to 9pm
Dine Out with TAS at Whisk Gourmet
TAS Dine Out is a delicious, symbiotic event featuring the Tropical Audubon Society's community partner Whisk Gourmet. Make a dinner date at Whisk Gourmet (exclusive to the second Tuesday of July) and, in turn, Whisk will feather the proverbial TAS nest with 10 percent of that evening’s dinner revenues (dine-in or take-out). Get details online.

Tuesday, July 9 at 6pm
Vinya Table Celebrates 2nd Anniversary with Shrine to Swine Tasting Menu
Embark on a cultural journey through the vibrant flavors of the Iberian Peninsula as Vinya Hospitality presents an exceptional summer tasting menu to mark its Coral Gables location’s second anniversary. Inspired by Chef Mariano Araya’s travels to Spain, the menu highlights Jamón Ibérico, a culinary masterpiece made exclusively from the meat of black-hoofed Iberian pigs which spend their days roaming the forests feasting on acorns. Get details online.

Tuesday, July 9 at 6:30pm
Reiki for Self-improvement
Reiki is a Japanese technique for stress reduction and relaxation that also promotes healing based on the idea that an unseen life force energy flows through us and is what causes us to be alive. If one's life force energy is low, then we are more likely to get sick or feel stress, and if it is high, we are more capable of being happy and healthy. Contact the Pinecrest Library at 305-668-4571 or email: booke@mdpls.org. Ages 19 years and older. Get details online.

Wednesday, July 10 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.

Wednesday, July 10 at 6:30pm
Workshop for Authors - The Author as Speaker
Attention authors or aspiring authors: join literary marketing consultant of 25 years, Krista Soukup, for insightful workshops on how to create dynamic book presentations, develop a professional brand and select the right editor for you. Call Coral Gables Library at 305-442-8706 or Capleybr@mdpls.org. Ages 18 years and older. Get details online.

Thursday, July 11 at 7pm
Disney's The Little Mermaid - Area Stage
Experience a new immersive adventure based on the hit broadway musical and Hans Christian Andersen's most beloved tale and the classic animated film, Disney's The Little Mermaid is a hauntingly beautiful love story for the ages. With music by eight-time Academy Award winner, Alan Menken, lyrics by Howard Ashman and Glenn Slater and a compelling book by Doug Wright, this reimagined Area Stage musical production will capture your heart. Get details online.

Thursday, July 11 at 7pm
Fly Me to the Moon
Starring Scarlett Johansson and Channing Tatum, Fly Me To The Moon is a sharp, stylish comedy-drama set against the high-stakes backdrop of NASA’s historic Apollo 11 moon landing. Brought in to fix NASA’s public image, sparks fly in all directions as marketing maven Kelly Jones (Johansson) wreaks havoc on launch director Cole Davis’s (Tatum) already difficult task. When the White House deems the mission too important to fail, Jones is directed to stage a fake moon landing as back-up and the countdown truly begins. Get details online.

Thursday, July 11 at 7pm
National Mojito Day at Titanic
Grab a cold refreshing Mojito at Titanic Brewpub to celebrate National Mojito Day. Get details online.

Thursday, July 11 at 7:30pm
CAP - Peter & Will Anderson Trio
The Community Arts Program (CAP) 2024 Summer Concert Series continues with the Peter & Will Anderson Trio -- two of the most extraordinary jazz saxophone players. With pianist Rossano Sortiello, the Anderson twin brothers bring a stunning evening of classic jazz to the Congregational Church. Get details online.

Thursday, July 11 at 8pm
Thomas Maier - Mafia Spies
Books & Books is proud to present an evening with Thomas Maier discussing Mafia Spies: The Inside Story of the CIA, Gangsters, JFK, and Castro. Thomas Maier is among the first to take full advantage of the National Archives’ 2017–18 release of the long-suppressed JFK files, many of which deal with the CIA’s top secret anti-Castro operation in Florida and Cuba. With several new investigative findings, Mafia Spies is a spy exposé, murder mystery, and shocking true story that recounts America’s first foray into the assassination business, a tale with profound impact for today’s Trump era. Get details online.

Sat/Sun July 13–14 from 10am to 5pm
Annual Mango Festival at Fairchild Gardens
Attend the juiciest event of the year at Fairchild Gardens, an extraordinary festival to celebrate the beloved mango. Featuring hundreds of exotic mango varieties, this festival is the ultimate homage to the King of Fruit, with a cultural kaleidoscope of live music, family-friendly games and activities, and an energetic market of boutique vendors. Find culinary inspiration for new ways to enjoy your favorite fruit with food trucks and cooking demonstrations all paying homage to the Mango. Get details online.

Starting July 17 at 8pm
Hundred Days at Miracle Theatre
Actors' Playhouse presents an uncensored, exhilarating and heartrending true story about embracing uncertainty. Hundred Days is about taking a leap, and loving as if you only had 100 days to live. With magnetic chemistry and anthemic folk-punk music, creators Abigail and Shaun Bengson explore a fundamental question: how do we make the most of the time that we have? Get details and purchase tickets online.