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Greetings {name},

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

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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.

Friday, July 12 is National Pecan Pie Day, a celebration of a southern classic dessert first developed by French settlers in Louisiana.

Saturday, July 13 is National French Fries Day, a popular treat that probably originated in Belgium in the 17th century, introduced to North America by President Thomas Jefferson.

Wednesday, July 17 is National Hot Dog Day, celebrated on the third Wednesday in July. Is it a sandwich? is it a sausage? Is it a misdemeanor infraction to douse with ketchup? In any case, Americans consume 837 million packages of hot dogs annually.

Thursday, July 18 is Nelson Mandela International Day, honoring Mandela’s achievements in conflict resolution, democracy, freedom, equality, diversity, reconciliation, and respect.

Saturday, July 20 is International Chess Day, celebrated annually on the day the International Chess Federation was founded in 1924.

Sunday, July 21 is National Ice Cream Day, declared by President Reagan to be celebrated on the third Sunday in July. Do you need instructions on how to proceed?

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 11 at 6:30pm
Ghostlight Film and Discussion
The screening of Ghostlight will be followed by a panel discussion moderated by the Miami Herald's Religion Reporter Lauren Costantino including Debra Albo-Steiger (LCSW and Chief Executive Officer, Children’s Bereavement Center), Juan del Hierro (Senior Minister, Unity on the Bay) and Kristina Reinis (artist and historian). This event is organized by Matt Anderson (Executive Director, Mosaic Miami) and Brenda Moe (Executive Director and Programming Director, Coral Gables Art Cinema). Get details and purchase tickets 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.

Friday, July 12 at 7pm
Sisi & I at Gables Cinema
Austria, late 19th Century. Countess Irma Sztáray (Sandra Hüller) leaves her home in Hungary to become the lady-in-waiting for Empress Elisabeth of Austria, known to those close to her as Sisi (Susanne Wolff). Irma falls under the spell of the rebellious Empress Sisi, and the two form a strong bond during a summer retreat in Greece. However, once home in Vienna, their lives take dramatic and irrevocable turns. Get details online.

Friday, July 12 at 7pm
Social Fridays at The Plaza
Attend a fun-filled evening of live music from the Latin Jazz Quartet of the University of Miami Frost School of Music. Bring your beach chairs or blankets to mingle with friends and family under the night sky. Food and beverage available for purchase from The Plaza restaurants including Sanguich, Joe & The Juice, Sweet Paris Creperie & Cafe, CVI.CHE 105, Fogo de Chao and Americana Kitchen. Get details online.

Friday, July 12 from 8 to 10pm
Taste the Gables Concerts
Savor the rhythm of summer nights as downtown Coral Gables transforms into a vibrant concert venue. The free summer concert series is part of Taste the Gables restaurant month in the Gables. Get details online.

Friday, July 12 at 8pm
Jazz Encounters - The Purple Project
Enjoy a special tribute to the music of Prince as Latin Grammy-nominated pianist Martin Bejerano and renowned vocalist Nicole Yarling present a modern, funky jazz-fusion that reimagines Prince’s golden period. Jazz Encounters features jazz and jazz adjacent artists who contribute new ideas to the art, performance and recording, at WDNA, 2921 Coral Way. Get details online.

Friday, July 12 at 9:45pm
The Lion King - 35mm
The Lion King follows Simba, a young heir who is forced to flee after his uncle Scar kills his father and usurps the throne. Growing up in exile, Simba returns to challenge Scar and end his tyrannical rule over the kingdom. 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.

Saturday, July 13 at 10am
Jigsaw Puzzle Party and Exchange
Attention jigsaw puzzle enthusiasts: Bring in your gently used boxes of jigsaw puzzles (with no missing pieces) to swap or donate. Call the Pinecrest Library at 305-668-4571 or email: thompsonlo@mdpls.org. Ages 12 years and older. Get details online.

Saturday, July 13 at 1pm
Hitchcock's North By Northwest
This classic suspense film finds New York City ad executive Roger O. Thornhill (Cary Grant) pursued by ruthless spy Phillip Vandamm (James Mason) after Thornhill is mistaken for a government agent. Hunted relentlessly by Vandamm's associates, the harried Thornhill ends up on a cross-country journey, meeting the beautiful and mysterious Eve Kendall (Eva Marie Saint) along the way. Soon Vandamm's henchmen close in on Thornhill, resulting in a number of iconic action sequences. The last minutes of the film comprise one of the most famous set pieces in Hitchcock's career -- the controversial Mount Rushmore locations. Get details online.

Saturday, July 13 at 2pm
Peter Rabbit and the Garden of Doom
Actors' Playhouse Children’s Stage at The Miracle Theatre presents a fabulous tale based on characters from Beatrix Potter’s book “The Tale of Peter Rabbit." Peter Rabbit really loves vegetables, but when his sweet-toothed sisters Flopsy, Mopsy, and Cottontail want only cakes and cookies, that’s all Mother Rabbit will serve. Luckily, he’s found a source for his veggies: when Mother isn’t looking, he trades sweets for produce with his cousin Benjamin Bunny, who won’t share his mysterious source of vegetables with Peter. Will Peter brave the dark woods, open fields, and tall fences in order to discover the Vegetable Paradise for himself? The answer lies in this fun, New-Tricious musical mystery. Get details and purchase tickets online.

Saturday, July 13 from 5 to 11pm
Second Saturday in South Miami
Shop, Dance, Eat, Drink -- with live music and a Night Market in the heart of South Miami on second Saturday evenings at SW 73rd Street and SW 58th Avenue. Get details online.

Saturday, July 13 at 9pm
Almost There Band at Titanic
A popular local 4 piece pop-rock band from Miami, the Almost There Band plays great songs from the 60s thru 90s. Get details online.

Saturday, July 13 at 9pm
Escape From New York
When the President (Donald Pleasence) crash lands on the island of Manhattan, now a maximum security prison, Snake Plissken (Kurt Russell) is sent in to rescue him... or die trying. 4K restoration. Get details online.

Sunday, July 14 at 11am
30th Annual Mango Brunch
Indulge your taste buds at the 30th Annual Fairchild Garden Mango Brunch, an elaborate spread of dishes featuring Fairchild-grown mangos and prepared by Miami’s brightest culinary stars. This six course meal showcases the mango in sweet and savory applications with a different premier chef curating their dish with mango fusion flavors that together create a symphonic menu. Directed by original Mango Brunch superstar, Chef Allen Susser. Get details and purchase tickets online.

Sunday, July 14 at 11am
Sing at Landmark Theatres
Set in a world like ours but entirely inhabited by animals, Sing stars Buster Moon, a dapper Koala who presides over a once-grand theater that has fallen on hard times. Buster is an eternal optimist -- okay, maybe a bit of a scoundrel -- who loves his theater above all and will do anything to preserve it. Now facing the crumbling of his life's ambition, he has one final chance to restore his fading jewel to its former glory by producing the world's greatest singing competition. Get details online.

Sunday, July 14 at 1pm
Chinatown - 4K Restoration on 50th Anniversary
In this 4K restoration celebrating its 50th anniversary, Roman Polanski’s classic film noir follows private eye Jake Gittes (Jack Nicholson) as he navigates the murky moral climate of pre-war Southern California. Get details online.

Sunday, July 14 at 1pm
Fellini’s Nights Of Cabiria - Cosford Cinema
Attend Cosford Cinema's weekly Sunday screening series, featuring director Federico Fellini’s Oscar-winning “Nights of Cabiria” (1957) in digital projection. In the fifth of their immortal collaborations, Federico Fellini and the exquisitely expressive Giulietta Masina completed the creation of one of the most indelible characters in all of cinema: Cabiria, an irrepressible, fiercely independent sex worker who, as she moves through the sea of Rome’s humanity, through adversity and heartbreak, must rely on herself—and her own indomitable spirit—to stay standing. Get details online.

Sunday, July 14 at 4pm
Neal Shusterman - Break to You
Books & Books is proud to present an evening with Neal Shusterman discussing his new novel, Break to You. Adriana knows that if she can manage to keep her head down for the next seven months, she might be able to get through her sentence in the Compass juvenile detention center. This fast-paced, highly compelling tour de force novel exposes what life is like in detention -- and reveals the hearts of two teens who are forced to live in desperate circumstances. Get details online.

Sunday, July 14 at 5pm
Sierra Club - Composting For Everyone
At the monthly Sierra Club meeting at the Congregational Church, Dr. Lanette Sobel of the Fertile Earth Worm Farm will talk about composting for everyone. Her team has diverted tens of millions of pounds of food from restaurants and other commercial ventures away from our landfill. Miami's Queen of Compost will share her experiences, discuss how everyone can help, and highlight the next steps towards Zero Waste. Get details online.

Sunday, July 14 at 7pm
Miami Short Film Festival at Deering
In partnership with Deering Estate, The Miami short Film Festival presents the Focus On Series featuring short films based on various themes on select dates at the Deering Estate Visitor Center theater. Cocktail hour starts at 6:30 before the screening at 7pm. Get details online.

Monday, July 15 at 10am
Painting the Italian Riviera at Fairchild Garden
Join Mary McHenry for a three-day watercolor workshop painting the Italian Rivera to immerse in vistas of colorful buildings, shimmering seas, deep green olive trees, and winding paths. Get details online.

Shipping Begins July 15
Kent Mangoes available at Robert Is Here
One of the premiere mango cultivars that originated in South Florida, the Kents will start shipping soon, so now is the time to order. Get details online.

Tuesday, July 16 at 7:30pm
Amadeus at Gables Cinema
In the halls of an insane asylum, aging composer Salieri reflects on events from three decades prior, when the young Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart rose to prominence in the court of Emperor Joseph II of Austria. Winner of eight Academy Awards, including Best Picture, Best Actor and Best Director. Get details online.

Wednesday, July 17 at 4pm
Meet the Beekeepers at Pinecrest Library
Embark on a buzz-worthy adventure with the dynamic Beekeeper duo of Michael and Steph of Miami Bee Experts. Learn all about honeybees and how to protect these precious pollinators during this eco-friendly presentation. Registration is required. Call the library at 305-668-4571 or email: booke@mdpls.org. All ages are welcome. 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.

Thursday, July 18 at 4pm
Campfire Stories: A Cozy Evening at the Library
Young adventurers: participate in a thrilling library scavenger hunt, while enjoying delicious s'mores, hot chocolate and spine-tingling campfire stories. Call the Coconut Grove Library at 305-442-8695 or email: hernandezje@mdpls.org. Ages 6 to 13 years old. Get details online.

Thursday, July 18 at 6:30pm
She's a Knockout: Sport, Gender, and the Body in Contemporary Art
This one hour virtual program at Lowe Art Museum explores the themes of the exhibition: resilience, strength, labor, women's rights, queer aesthetics, and notions of femininity through athletic imagery from around the globe. Caitlin Swindell, Chief Curator of the Vero Beach Museum of Art, will discuss the exhibition she curated for the Lowe Art Museum. Fay Sanders, an artist included in the show, will speak about her artistic practice that imagines a world in which people are free to play. Get details online.

Thursday, July 18 at 7pm
Tita Ramirez - Tell It to Me Singing
Books & Books is proud to present an evening with Miami native Tita Ramirez discussing her novel, Tell It to Me Singing. A Cuban American family is sent into a tailspin when the ailing matriarch confesses the first of several shocking secrets to her daughter before undergoing heart surgery in this tender and twisty debut novel. Get details online.

Thursday, July 18 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 signature Martinis and a full menu of great pub food. Get details online.

Thursday, July 18 at 9pm
Seven Samurai at Gables Cinema
In a gripping tale set in a 16th-century village, desperate inhabitants enlist a group of warriors to defend against invading bandits. Crafted by acclaimed director Akira Kurosawa and featuring legendary actors Toshiro Mifune and Takashi Shimura. Get details online.

Thursday, July 18 at 9pm
Candlelight: Best of Hip-Hop on String
Discover the music of Hip-Hop on Strings at Coral Gables Congregational Church under the gentle glow of candlelight. Get details online.

Thursday, July 25 at 7:30pm
CAP Summer Concerts - Bokyung Byun
The Community Arts Program Summer Concert Series continues at the Congregational Church with another outstanding performance. Recipient of the 2023 Avery Fisher Career Grant, Bokyung Byun enjoys a reputation as one of the most sought-after guitarists of her generation. Bokyung holds the distinction of being the first female winner of the prestigious JoAnn Falletta International Guitar Concerto Competition. Get details online.