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

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Now On Exhibition
A Surrealist Century / Un Siglo Surrealista
Celebrate the centennial of the surrealist art movement with an extraordinary exhibition of Cubanmodern and contemporary art. A Surrealist Century at Cernuda Arte Gallery explores the brilliant surrealist production ofinternational artists like Wifredo Lam, Agustín Cárdenas, Angel Acosta León, Roberto Fabelo,Tomás Sánchez, Manuel Mendive, Gina Pellón, Vicente Hernández, and many more. This historic presentation is currently on view at Cernuda Arte, 3155 Ponce. Call 305-461-1050. Get details online.

Monday, September 2 -- the first Monday in September -- is Labor Day, a national holiday that celebrates the American worker, the American labor movement and the great strides of progress made in securing fair wages and decent working conditions. It's also been the traditional end of summertime and beginning of the school year, and an opportunity for family gatherings and last-minute vacation adventures during the three day weekend.

Wednesday, September 4 is Eat an Extra Dessert Day, a day of culinary decadence that encourages people to treat their sweet tooth with a second helping of dessert. This is appropriately followed by two days of fasting. LOL

Friday, September 6 is Read A Book Day, a chance to appreciate the adventure and enlightenment offered by the broad universe of good books.

Sunday, September 8, the first Sunday in September after Labor Day, is National Grandparents Day, an opportunity to honor all grandparents through a range of activities such as gift-giving, card-giving, and for children to invite their grandparents to school for a day where they participate in special lessons or special assembly programs.

Wednesday, September 11 is Patriot Day, remembering the attack on the World Trade Center in New York City, when nearly 3,000 people died in the attacks. The economic, cultural and emotional impact was immense.

Thursday, September 12 is Chocolate Milkshake Day, an opportunity to indulge and appreciate one of life's great pleasures.

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

Thursday, August 29 at 1pm
The Visual Commonplace: Collecting Memories and Constructing Identities Within Photo Albums and Scrapbooks
Dive into the captivating world of scrapbooks and photograph albums housed within Special Collections at the University of Miami Libraries. Discover how individuals and families have used photographs, captions, found objects, and ephemera to creatively weave their personal narratives. Through the lens of primary source literacy and visual rhetorical analysis, viewers will learn how to interpret these personal artworks and uncover the stories they tell. Special Collections Librarian Robin Potter offers an exclusive showcase of these unique treasures, as she explores the fascinating concept of "visual commonplacing" and describes how it serves as a powerful mode of self-expression, bridging meanings across time. Call 305-284-4026. Get details online.

Thursday, August 29 at 6pm
Tour of France Wine Tasting Dinner
Embark on a journey through French wine at the Biltmore Hotel -- a Chef and Sommelier Masterclass to explore handpicked selections from Bordeaux to Provence. Guided by a passionate sommelier, discover the magic of flawless pairings with delectable dishes. Reserve now for this unforgettable adventure celebrating the timeless elegance of French wine. Get details online.

Thursday, August 29 at 6:30pm
Tropical Foraged Floral Arranging at Pinecrest Gardens
Attend the Foraged Floral Arranging Workshop with professional horticulturalist and master naturalist, Kristy. Everyone will take home an arrangement. Get details online.

Thursday, August 29 at 6:30pm
Meditation Class at the Library
Discover your true self through Sahaja Meditation and see your full potential unfold. Learn to calm and balance yourself, avoid extremes and live in tune with your environment. Beginners are welcome. Call the Coral Gables Library at 305-442-8706 or capleybr@mdpls.org. Ages 19 years and older. Get details online.

Friday, August 30 at 7pm
Alejandro Puyana - Freedom is a Feast
Books & Books proud to present an evening with Alejandro Puyana presenting his tour-de-force debut novel, Freedom is a Feast. He will be in conversation with Chantel Acevedo. In the tradition of Isabel Allende’s career-launching debut, The House of the Spirits, a multigenerational, Latin American saga of love and revolution in which a rebel who commits a youthful betrayal receives a late-life chance at redemption and a new life. This event is free and open to the public and books will be available for purchase the night of the event. Get details online.

Friday, August 30 at 7:30pm
City of Dreams
Inspired by true events, City of Dreams follows Jesús, a young Mexican boy whose dreams of becoming a soccer star are shattered when he’s trafficked across the border and sold to a sweatshop making fast fashion in downtown Los Angeles. Thrust into a world of exploitation and despair; he’s forced to adhere to the grueling work schedule dictated by El Jefe, a boss who promises freedom for those who complete their quotas. Despite Jesus’s hellish existence, he finds solace in Elena, a girl who was similarly betrayed and sold into slavery. When she goes missing and another co-worker Carlito’s is severely beaten, Jesus realizes that his only hope for freedom is to make a daring escape. The 7:30pm reception includes light bites from Coyo Taco and drinks. Get details online.

Saturday, August 31 from 10am to 4pm
$5 Deering Estate Admission: Labor Day Weekend
Enjoy reduced cost general admission to the Deering Estate during Labor Day weekend. Ticket sales on-site may be limited. Get details and purchase discount tickets online.

Saturday, August 31 from 2 to 4pm
Sip and Socialize - South Miami Garden Club
Have lively conversations with fellow garden enthusiasts while sipping tea and enjoying light bites at the Pinecrest Library. Hosted by the South Miami Garden Club as an opportunity to share gardening tips. Registration is required. Call 305-668-4571 or email: booke@mdpls.org. Ages 19 years and older. Get details online.

Saturday, August 31 at 9pm
Rock Memories at Titanic
Experience this Miami band with classic hits from the 70s 80s, 90s, and today's pop and rock music at the Titanic Brewing Company. Get details online.

Sunday, September 1 at 10am
Matheson Mangrove Kayak Trek
Embark on an immersive adventure into the allure of Biscayne Bay's mangroves with Miami EcoAdventures. Traverse nature's saltwater trees alongside a knowledgeable guide to discover native wildlife. Prepare to be captivated by Biscayne Bay's beauty on this unforgettable journey of discovery. Starting at Matheson Hammock Park. All equipment is provided. Advance registration is required. Children under 14 must be accompanied by an adult. Get details online.

Monday, September 2 at 9:15pm
The Conversation
 for its 50th anniversary, this classic thriller by Francis Ford Coppola follows lonely wiretapper Harry Caul (Gene Hackman), who records a seemingly harmless conversation between a couple, only to find out that his recording could cost the lovers their lives. Get details online.

Tuesday, September 3 at 5pm
Movie Night - Rebel Without a Cause
Celebrate the beginning of the school year and watch this 1955 high school classic movie at Gables Library. James Dean plays a rebellious young man with a troubled past who finds friends and enemies when he moves to a new town. Call 305-442-8706 or email: capleybr@mdpls.org. Ages 18 years and older. Get details online.

Tuesday, September 3 at 7pm
James Ponti - The Sherlock Society
Books & Books is proud to welcome award-winning and bestselling author James Ponti for the first book of his middle grade series, The Sherlock Society (Simon & Schuster, $18.99). He will be in conversation with fellow award-winning author Christina Diaz Gonzalez. This event is free and open to the public and books will be available for purchase the night of the event. Get details online.

Wednesday, September 4 at 4pm
Soiree des Arts - Contemporary Circus at Trail Theater
Contemporary Circus takes over Miami with a unique performing arts event. Les Ailes du Desir Foundation will host their legendary Soirée des Arts at Trail Theater in Coral Gables, a riveting mix of circus, theater, dance, vocalists, acrobats and moments of pure grace from local and internationally acclaimed artists. There will be two showcases, a 4pm production for a youth audience and a 7pm for adults and general public. Get details online.

Wednesday, September 4 at 6:30pm
How to Avoid Getting Hacked
Feel safe and empowered with professional advice -- in person or online -- to learn about cybersecurity and how to detect and protect yourself against cyber attacks. Registration is required. Call Pinecrest Library at 305-668-4571 or email: booke@mdpls.org. Ages 12 years and older. Get details online.

Wednesday, September 4 at 9pm
Love Lies Bleeding
The University of Miami’s Cinematic Arts Commission (CAC) invites you to a free screening of “Love Lies Bleeding” (2024). A gym owner (Kristen Stewart) falls in love with a bodybuilder (Katy M. O’Brian) and then runs afoul of a violent criminal family. Get details online.

Thursday, September 5 at 5:30pm
Sunset Summer Jams - Bryant Del Toro
Enjoy an evening at Fairchild Gardens where music and nature converge, featuring the dynamic sounds of Bryant Del Toro, with signature botanical-inspired cocktails to elevate the senses. Get details online.

Thursday, September 5 at 7pm
Coco Mellors - Blue Sisters
Books & Books is proud to present an evening with Coco Mellors discussing her highly-anticipated new novel, Blue Sisters. She will be in conversation with Asha Elias. Three estranged siblings return to their family home in New York after their beloved sister’s death in this unforgettable story of grief, hope, and the complexities of family, from the acclaimed author of Cleopatra and Frankenstein. Get details online.

Thursday, September 5 at 7:30pm
Historic Ghost Tour at Deering
Explore the history of the Deering Estate and step into the past on a Historic Ghost Tour. Guides will share stories of historic events, insights into previous inhabitants and the record of paranormal activity experienced by visitors and staff. Walking the same paths that Indigenous People, Miami’s early settlers, and Charles Deering. Please dress comfortably. Get details online.

Thursday, September 5 at 9pm
Purple Rain
Prince’s Oscar and Grammy-winning debut film follows The Kid, a young musician whose struggles with inner demons and a troubled home life fuel the music that makes him a star. 4K restoration. Get details online.

Friday, September 6 at 1:30pm
Know Your Rights
A representative with the Miami-Dade Commission on Human Rights will be available at Pinecrest Library to provide information about protecting yourself and others against discrimination in employment, housing and public accommodations. Learn about your rights and steps to take if you or someone you know believes they have been a victim of discrimination, as well as understand the complaint filing process and available resources. Call 305-668-4571 or email: booke@mdpls.org. Ages 19 years and older. Get details online.

Friday, September 6 from 6 to 10pm
First Friday - Gables Gallery Night
Coral Gables galleries and participating art venues open their doors on the first Friday of the month 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. Get details online.

Friday, September 6 at 7pm
Sugarcane
An investigation into abuse and missing children at an Indian residential school ignites a reckoning on the nearby Sugarcane Reserve. Get details online.

Friday, September 6 at 7pm
Matt Haig - The Life Impossible
The Books & Books Literary Foundation is thrilled to announce an evening with Matt Haig discussing The Life Impossible. He will be in conversation with Ellen Kanner at Coral Gables Congregational Church. Filled with wonder and wild adventure, this is a story of hope and the life-changing power of a new beginning. Get details online.

Saturday, September 7 at 7am
TAS Everglades Agricultural Area Birding
Brian Rapoza and Luis Gonzalez (bilingual) will lead this full-day Tropical Audubon Society trip in the Everglades Agricultural Area south of Lake Okeechobee in Palm Beach County. The group will tour A1-FEB (Flow Equalization Basin), then visit sod farms and flooded agricultural fields in the Belle Glade area. Meet at 7am at the boat ramp and restrooms at A1-FEB’s south entrance (GPS: 26.398222, -80.592611), on the west side of US 27 between mile markers 52 and 53. Walkie-talkies will be available for loan (one per vehicle). There will be a lunch stop at a restaurant. No fee. Get details online.

Saturday, September 7 at 10am
Pinecrest Gardens Tour: The Living Museum
Learn about the living collection at Pinecrest Gardens with their collections specialist, Nichole. You’ll leave with an understanding of why and how they catalogue living specimens, and what it means for the future of the Gardens. Get details online.

Saturday, September 7 at 2pm
Fantasy Theatre Factory presents Jungle Jam
This interactive sing-and-dance-along at Coral Gables Library incorporates animal puppets throughout the show. The songs are all about jungle animals and their particular characteristics. Made possible by the City of Coral Gables. Call 305-442-8706 or email: capleybr@mdpls.org. All ages are welcome. Get details online.

Saturday, September 7 at 7pm
Candlelight: Rings & Dragons
Discover the music of Rings and Dragons at Hotel Colonnade Coral Gables under the gentle glow of candlelight. Get details online.

Saturday, September 7 at 9pm
Bohemian Rhapsody
An enthralling celebration of Queen, their music, and their extraordinary lead singer Freddie Mercury, who defied stereotypes. Get details online.

Sunday, September 8 at noon
The Wind - 1928
A sheltered Southern girl, Letty, portrayed by Lillian Gish, faces the challenges of adapting to the harsh life of the wild West in this silent melodrama. Get details online.

Sunday, September 8 at 1pm
Biodiversity and Conservation Workshop
Learn in-depth about biodiversity and conservation, specifically what it means for all of us living in Miami-Dade County. This program at Deering's Visitor Center Exhibit Room ties directly into Pine Rockland conservation, the importance of pollinators in an ecosystem, and equips the audience with the education necessary to increase the conservation of resources at home. Get details online.

Sunday, September 8 at 1pm
The Gleaners and I
Cosford Cinema presents a self-reflexive documentary in which the French cinema icon explores the world of modern-day gleaners: those living on the margins who survive by foraging for what society throws away. Agnes Varda's The Gleaners and I ranked 69th in the 2022 Sight and Sound poll of the 100 greatest movies ever made. Get details online.

Sunday, September 8 at 4pm
Anniversaries - Frost Wind Ensemble
The Frost Wind Ensemble presents Mussorgsky's masterpiece, Pictures at an Exhibition at UM Gusman Concert Hall. Also on the program are Strauss’ Wiener Philharmoniker and Stravinsky’s Concerto for Piano and Winds featuring this year’s concerto winner, Lizzie Wu. Get details online.

Sunday, September 8 at 6pm
Cesar A. Becerra - Kaimiloa
Books & Books is proud to present an evening with Cesar A. Becerra discussing Kaimiloa. He will be in conversation with Beatrice Brickell. On the 100th year anniversary of one of the greatest Pacific voyages of our time, Historian Cesar Becerra reveals untold history. Get details online.

Monday, September 9 at 7pm
Caron Butler and Justin A. Reynolds - Clutch Time: A Shot Clock Novel
The Books & Books Literary Foundation is thrilled to present an evening with Caron Butler and Justin A. Reynolds discussing Clutch Time: A Shot Clock Novel. Former NBA All-Star Caron Butler and acclaimed author Justin A. Reynolds deliver another superstar performance in this companion novel to Shot Clock about KO, a budding AAU basketball star as he attempts to find redemption on the court and reconnection with his incarcerated father. Get details online.

Tuesday, September 10 at 6:30pm
Bonsai Society at Pinecrest Gardens
The members of the Bonsai Society promote the knowledge, interest, appreciation and enjoyment of the art of bonsai on second Tuesdays. Get details online.

Saturday, September 14 from 10am to 4pm
Taste of the Caribbean at Fairchild Gardens
Sizzle your senses at this one-day culinary celebration of the Caribbean at Fairchild Gardens with tropical tastes and island vibes. Each dish tells a story of rich history, culture, and tropical abundance. Dive into a tsunami of flavor and savor the soulful flavors of the Caribbean. Each corner of the region offers its own unique and tantalizing treats, and at Taste of the Caribbean, you can try them all. Get details online.

Saturday, September 28 from noon to 5pm
HCA Art & Artisan Craft Fair
The Homestead Center For The Arts will present their annual Art & Artisan Fair at the Events Banquet Hall, 144 NE 8th Street (Campbell Dive) in Homestead with painting, jewelry, pottery, wood crafts and plants. Tapas will be for sale and a cash bar available. Admission and parking are free and the public is invited. Vendor fee is $30 per table. Thanks to the sponsorship of Olga Eby and the Events Banquet Hall. Call 305-230-9572. Get details online.