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Greetings {name},

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

John Henry's spectacular sculpture "Lady" was installed recently at the University of Miami, a gift from the Palley family, dedicated to their parents legacy of notable art contributions and philanthropy associated with many art institutions, including the UM Lowe Art Museum

photo by Jenny Abreau Photography

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Coral Gables scenic photo illustrations © Robin and Robert Burr.

Friday, April 26, the last Friday of the month, is Arbor Day, upon which individuals and groups are encouraged to plant trees and appreciate the critical role they play in our natural environment.

Thursday, May 1 is International Workers Day (May Day), a celebration of laborers and the working classes that is promoted by the international labor movement.

Monday, May 5 is Cinco de Mayo, a day to celebrate the culture, achievements and experiences of people of Mexican heritage.

Tuesday, May 6, the first Tuesday in May, is National Teacher Appreciation Day.

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

Tuesday, April 29 Opening Night
Greetings from Paradise
A love story to Coral Gables just in time for the city’s centennial anniversary, Greetings from Paradise is performed April 29 through May 3, sharing the beginning story of South Florida and the South Florida key players in the 1920s including Carl Fisher, George Merrick and Edward “Doc” Dammers. The story of early Miami and Coral Gables comes to life in the 80-minute, fast paced and entertaining one-act play written by playwright June Thomson Morris. As the granddaughter of Lucy Mae and Robert Thomson -- who the story is inspired by -- June heard the stories first-hand. Her subsequent research led to Greetings from Paradise, a true narrative that resonates 100 years later with warnings about lust, greed, land and where the insatiable desire for paradise on earth can lead. Get details and purchase Tuesday Night Gala tickets online.

Save The Dates - May 17 to June 6, 2025
Mainly Mozart Festival 2025
Now in its 32nd season, the Mainly Mozart Festival is an essential part of Coral Gables’ cultural heartbeat—inviting audiences to experience a vibrant journey through timeless masterworks, bold premieres, and cross-genre collaborations. From intimate recitals to groundbreaking performances with dance, this beloved Miami tradition celebrates the power of classical music to inspire, move, and connect. Get details online. https://www.mainlymozart.com

Now Viewing
Cernuda Arte Expo Chicago 2025 Online Viewing Room
Visit the gallery’s online viewing room for EXPO Chicago 2025, featuring more than a hundred artworks, including several museum-shown masterpieces, paintings, works on paper, exquisite bronze sculptures, and rare multiples by fifteen important Modern and Contemporary artists. Get details online.

Register Now
Miami-Dade County Summer Camps
Register now for upcoming summer camps. Miami-Dade County Parks' Summer Camps are designed to keep kids active, engaged, and immersed in exciting outdoor adventures from June 9 to August 1, with select sites open through Aug. 12. Whether your child loves sports, arts and crafts, nature exploration, or thrilling outdoor activities, you'll find a suitable camp program. Parents can also register their child anytime throughout the summer. Siblings will receive a 10 percent discount. Get details online.

Thursday, April 24 from 9 to 11am
Arbor Day Celebration on Coral Way
The City of Coral Gables, the Coral Gables Garden Club and the Landscape Beautification Advisory Board present the 2025 Arbor Day Celebration. Meet at the intersection of Red Road and Coral Way. Programming includes speakers, tree of the year announcement and tree planting. Get details online.

Thursday, April 24 at 10:30am
The Art and Science of Bonsai: Cultivating Miniature Trees for Growth
Join Johnny Lamb Jr., a maintenance mechanic at the University of Miami who earned a Certificate of Apprenticeship in Horticulture and Landscape from the United States Department of Labor, for an insightful presentation on bonsai trees. Discover the art, history, and science behind bonsai tree cultivation, including species selection, pruning, wiring, soil, and watering essentials. Learn strategies to tackle pests, prevent diseases, and ensure proper care. Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned gardener, this session will inspire and guide your bonsai journey. This event takes place at the Third-Floor Conference Room of UM's Otto G. Richter Library. Get details online.

Thursday, April 24 at 1:30pm
Impressionist Blooms: In the Style of...
Designed for beginners and advanced alike, this workshop at Fairchild Garden challenges students to develop their own master copy of floral studies created by 19th century artists Monet, Van Gogh, Cassatt and other fellow Impressionists. Employing a direct and loose manner in mark making, students will make an impression through their study and within the same breath, grasp a stronger understanding in principles of design, color theory, and composition. Students may choose to interpret their master copy in a wide range of media, including oil, acrylic, as well as pastel. Get details online.

Thursday, April 24 at 5:30pm
The City Beautiful Movement and Washington, D.C.
The Coral Gables Museum presents the Teofilo Victoria Lecture Series: The City Beautiful Movement and Washington, D.C. by Justin Shubow Lecture III. The 1901-1902 McMillan Plan for Washington, D.C. was the first achievement, and arguably the apogee, of the City Beautiful movement. Furthering and reinterpreting the original L’Enfant Plan for the capital, the McMillan Plan replaced the Victorian landscaping of the National Mall with the east-west axis and Monumental Core as we know them: stately classical buildings and memorials and public grounds. Get details online.

Thursday, April 24 at 7pm
Laughing At Injustice: The Art And Power Of Miami Satire
Autocracy, kleptocracy, bigotry, idiocy -- satire can’t fix any of these things, but it can make fun of them. Laugh through the pain with some of Miami’s most prominent satirists, including Dave Barry, Asha Elias, Andrew Boryga, and Andrew Otazo. The panel will be moderated by Bill Kearney, The Sun Sentinel’s senior editor and environmental reporter. Get details online.

Thursday, April 24 from 7 to 9pm
Opening of Coral Gables Fire: A Century of Service exhibition
The Coral Gables Museum invites the public to attend the opening ceremonies of the new exhibit Coral Gables Fire: A Century of Service, commemorating 100 years of dedication, progress, and community service by public safety professionals, presented in collaboration with the Coral Gables Fire Department. Get details online.

Friday, April 25 from noon to 4pm
Power Lunch Fridays at Beauty and the Butcher
Beauty and the Butcher is open on Friday for lunch at 6901 Red Road, with extended happy hour from noon to 7pm. Try the Yellowfin Tuna Ceviche, the Lobster Roll, the Crispy Red Shrimp, or the Butcher's Steak Sandwich. Order wine and beer by the glass. Get details online.

Thursday, April 25 from 6 to 9pm
Sip & Stroll: Latin Nights
Set sail for an unforgettable evening at Sip & Stroll, presenting a cool Latin Nights theme. Experience the Fairchild Garden after dark, where soft rock classics and coastal-inspired vibes set the perfect backdrop for a laid-back, feel-good escape.  Get details online.

Thursday, April 24 at 7pm
The Accountant 2
Christian Wolff (Ben Affleck) has a talent for solving complex problems. When an old acquaintance is murdered, leaving behind a cryptic message to "find the accountant," Wolff is compelled to solve the case. Realizing more extreme measures are necessary, Wolff recruits his estranged and highly lethal brother, Brax (Jon Bernthal), to help. In partnership with U.S. Treasury Deputy Director Marybeth Medina (Cynthia Addai-Robinson), they uncover a deadly conspiracy, becoming targets of a ruthless network of killers who will stop at nothing to keep their secrets buried. Get details online.

Thursday, April 24 at 9:15pm
The French Connection
Based on a true story, this action-filled thriller, with its iconic chase scene, won five Academy Awards including Best Picture and Best Actor for Gene Hackman. Two narcotics detectives, "Popeye" Doyle and his partner Buddy Russo (Gene Hackman, Roy Scheider), start to close in on a vast international narcotics ring when the smugglers unexpectedly strike back. Following an attempt on his life by one of the smugglers, Doyle sets off a deadly pursuit that ultimately takes him far beyond mere New York City limits. Get details online.

Friday, April 25 at 7pm
Alex Dimitrov - Ecstasy: Poems
Books & Books and the Books & Books Literary Foundation are proud to present an evening with Alex Dimitrov discussing Ecstasy: Poems. He will be in conversation with Nicole Tallman. A fearless, revelatory collection from one of the most talked-about poets in America, whose poems have been embraced by critics and readers alike as candid, intimate, and magnetically charged. Get details online.

Friday, April 25 at 7pm
Love for Luly - Talent Show Cabaret
Visit Area Stage for this very special evening -- a chance to showcase your talents in support of Luly Banda, the sister of Area Stage Executive Director, Maria Banda-Rodaz, as she bravely navigates her recovery journey following brain surgery. Love for Luly: A Talent Show Cabaret serves as a heartfelt invitation to transform performance art into action. All performers are invited to share their gifts during an evening filled with music, emotion, and solidarity. Whether you sing, dance, play an instrument, or speak from the heart, your presence on stage will help illuminate Luly’s path to recovery and remind her that she is enveloped in our love and support. Get details online.

Friday, April 26 at 8pm
Seussical: The Musical at Ring Theatre
Experience a contemporary re-imagining of Dr. Seuss at UM's Ring Theatre, weaving together many of his most famous stories and characters in unexpected ways. The musical creates the witty, wild and whimsical world of Dr. Seuss as it has never been seen before. When chaos erupts in the Jungle of Nool, it will take The Cat in the Hat, Horton the Elephant, Gertrude McFuzz and a gaggle of characters to bring harmony back to their world. The Tony Award-winning team of Ahrens and Flaherty has created a score that includes pop, gospel, blues and R & B. Use code CGSeuss for $10 discount. Get details online.

Friday, April 25 at 8pm
The Friend
When a solitary New York writer inherits a massive and unruly Great Dane from her late mentor, her quiet life is turned upside down -- forcing her to confront her past, rediscover her creativity, and open her heart in unexpected ways. Get details online.

Saturday, April 26 at 6am
Baptist Health Tour of the Gables 5K /10K
Participate in the Baptist Health Tour of the Gables 5K/10K and Kids Dash, starting and ending at city hall. Get details online.

Saturday, April 26 from 9am to 11pm
Celebrate Independent Bookstore Day
Books and Books invites the public to celebrate independent bookstore day with limited-edition merch and exclusive giveaways; free swag and scratch-off tickets for purchases or donations of $75 or more; a live dj + all-day happy hour; an interactive art piece; a make-your-own bookmark station for kids; a libro.fm Golden Ticket Hunt with big rewards, and more. Get details online.

Saturday, April 26 from 10am to noon
Summer Camp Open House at Youth Center
Experience what summer camp is all about and get to know the team at the annual Summer Camp Open House. Participants will have the opportunity to view all summer program offerings, create registration accounts, get Fast Passes, and tour the facility. Additional off-site facility tours will be provided at the Biltmore Tennis Center and Coral Gables Golf and Country Club. The first 200 participants will receive a complimentary summer camp starter kit. Get details online.

Sat/Sun, April 26–27 at 10:30am
Intuitive Painting Workshop at Fairchild
Intuitive painting is an exercise in trusting our inner voice through the colors and strokes we choose. When we develop a trusting relationship with ourselves, honoring who we are without judgement, our relationship with the world changes. Perhaps we can approach our lives with more ease once we know that paint can be layered, it can transform, and that it doesn’t need to do or be anything to be beautiful. Instructor Ellen Heitmann believes that we can relax into this sense of ourselves through painting and learn to create with that intrinsic wisdom. Get details online.

Saturday, April 26 at 11am
Afternoon Cinema - The Wizard of Oz
Join Kirk Menendez at the Coral Gables Art Cinema and watch a classic American film -- The Wizard of Oz. Tickets are free and available for Coral Gables residents 30 and older. Popcorn and a drink courtesy of the Coral Gables Community Foundation. Get details online.

Saturday, April 26  at 11am
Voice of Gables: A Musical Celebration
Attend a bilingual musical performance by the talented neurodiverse actors of Area Stage’s Inspire Theatre Project at the Coral Gables Museum in celebration of Autism Awareness Month and the Centennial Anniversary of Coral Gables. Get details online.

Saturday, April 26 at 1pm
The Metropolitan Opera - Le Nozze di Figaro
Conductor Joana Mallwitz makes her Met debut leading an extraordinary cast in Mozart’s comic masterpiece. Bass-baritone Michael Sumuel stars as the clever valet Figaro, opposite soprano Olga Kulchynska as his betrothed, the wily maid Susanna. Baritone Joshua Hopkins is the skirt-chasing Count, with soprano Federica Lombardi as his anguished wife and mezzo-soprano Sun-Ly Pierce as the adolescent page Cherubino. Get details online.

Saturday, April 26 from 1 to 7pm
Carnaval de Barranquilla Parade and Festival
Attend the Carnaval de Barranquilla Parade starting from the Consulate of Colombia at 280 Aragon Ave, heading towards Ponce Circle Park at 2810 Ponce de Leon Blvd. A stage filled with music and live performances offers families an immersive experience in the culture of Colombia, including traditional Colombian music, dance and food. Get details online.

Saturday, April 26 at 3pm
Saturday Movie Matinee - Paw Patrol: The Mighty Movie
Enjoy an afternoon movie with family and friends. When a magical meteor crash-lands in Adventure City, the PAW Patrol pups are granted superpowers, transforming them into The Mighty Pups. Snacks will be provided. Call the Coconut Grove Library at 305-442-8695 or email: Hernandezje@mdpls.org. All ages are welcome. Get details online.

Saturday, April 26 at 4:30pm
Chess Club at Gables Library
Sharpen your skills by playing other fans of this classic game at the Coral Gables Library. Call 305-442-8706 or email: capleybr@mdpls.org. Ages 6 years and older. Get details online.

Saturday, April 26 at 6pm
34th Reach For The Stars Gala Auction
Actors' Playhouse presents Oh What A Night, their 34th annual Reach For The Stars Gala Auction at the Miracle Theatre. This $250 Black Tie event is their signature fundraiser of the season. Get details and purchase tickets online.

Saturday, April 26 from 6:30 to 10pm
Birdstock - Tropical Audubon Society
Three top-flight acts will headline Birdstock, a beloved and much-ballyhooed musical event that will close out Tropical Audubon Society's 15th Annual Conservation Concert season. Grab some fan-tabulous Mexican from the Nacho Bizness Food Tent and belly up to the RNDC Donation Bird Bar, featuring a bevy of bodacious brews and divine wines, at the Doc Thomas House, 5530 Sunset Drive. Get details online.

Saturday April 26 at 7:30pm
The Firebird - Frost Symphony Orchestra
The Frost Symphony Orchestra season finale at Gusman Concert Hall presents the fourth centennial commission, a work by Grammy and two-time Emmy winning composer Carlos Rafael Rivera, alongside Igor Stravinsky’s The Firebird Suite. The program also includes Higdon’s blue cathedral and Mendelssohn’s Violin Concerto in E minor, Op. 64. Get details online.

Saturday, April 26 at 9pm
Legend
Legend, from director Ridley Scott, stars Tom Cruises in this visually stunning fantasy-adventure in which pure good and evil battle to the death in a mythical forest inhabited by fairies, goblins, unicorns and mortals. Get details online.

Saturday April 26 at 9pm
Ricky Valido and the Hialeah Hillbillies
The self-proclaimed outlaw singer hailing from Hialeah is shaking up the scene and blazing his own trail as a groundbreaking artist. Performing over 200 shows a year, Ricky’s fan base is loyal and growing, his music reaching national and international audiences. The show begins at 9pm at Titanic BrewPub. Get details online.

Sunday, April 27 at 10am
Coral Gables Waterway Kayak Tour
Embark on a captivating journey through the history of Coral Gables as you leisurely paddle through the enchanting landscapes of the City Beautiful towards the Biltmore. Join a knowledgeable Miami Eco Adventures guide on this immersive tour, delving into the captivating narratives of the man-made waterway. Experience the harmonious convergence of picturesque vistas, abundant wildlife, and historic landmarks that define this remarkable locale. Get details online.

Sunday, April 27 at 10am
UM Centennial Bike Tour
The University of Miami's Coral Gables Campus is a treasure trove of architecture, history, and natural beauty. In celebration of the centennial anniversary of UM charter, this bike tour visits the best of the old and new and look ahead into the future. Get details online.

Sunday, April 27 at 11am
Maika and Maritza Moulite - The Summer I Ate the Rich
When Brielle’s mom suddenly loses her job, Brielle steps in and uses her culinary skills to earn some extra money. The rich families who love her cooking praise her use of unique flavors and textures, which keep everyone guessing what’s in Brielle’s dishes. The secret ingredient? Human flesh. Written by the storytelling duo Maika Moulite and Maritza Moulite, The Summer I Ate the Rich is a modern-day fable inspired by Haitian zombie lore that scrutinizes the socioeconomic and racial inequity that is the foundation of our society. Just like Brielle’s clients, it will have you asking: What’s for dinner? Get details online.

Sunday, April 27 at 11am
Picnic Concert at McBride Plaza by the Navy Band Brass Quintet
Attend an enchanting picnic concert at McBride Plaza on Miracle Mile with the Navy Band Brass Quintet. Get details online.

Sunday, April 27 at noon
Miami Blues
Alec Baldwin stars in Miami Blues as a sociopathic criminal who shacks up with a prostitute (Jennifer Jason Leigh) and builds a life of domesticity he juggles with his criminal activities. On his tail is dogged cop Hoke Mosely (Fred Ward). Baldwin is brilliant as the unhinged criminal tearing through Miami while director George Armitage (Grosse Pointe Blank) perfectly balances the humor and violence in this singular crime comedy that betrays the quirky influence of producer Jonathan Demme (Something Wild). Get details online.

Sunday, April 27 at 1pm
Sundays At The U With Movies: L'argent (1983)
Attend a screening of Robert Bresson's naturalistic 1983 classic L'argent (Money) in French with English subtitles. In his ruthlessly clear-eyed final film, French master Robert Bresson pushed his unique blend of spiritual rumination and formal rigor to a new level of astringency. Transposing a Tolstoy novella to contemporary Paris, L’argent follows a counterfeit bill as it originates as a prop in a schoolboy prank, then circulates like a virus among the corrupt and the virtuous alike before landing with a young truck driver and leading him to incarceration and violence. With brutal economy, Bresson constructs his unforgiving vision of original sin out of starkly perceived details, rooting his characters in a dehumanizing material world that withholds any hope of transcendence. Get details online.

Monday, April 28 at 6pm
Code/Art Creative Coding Club
Get creative with computer programming at Pinecrest Library. Join this 25-week course where you'll learn 3D modeling, game and website design, mobile app development and how to code your own art pieces. By the end of the course, you'll will have a portfolio of innovative coding projects and mastered a variety of programming languages like Scratch, JavaScript, Python, and HTML/CSS. Registration is required. Call 305-668-4571 or email: booke@mdpls.org. Ages 8-14 years old. Get details online.

Monday, April 28 at 6:30pm
Introduction to Florida-Friendly Landscaping
Learn all about Florida-Friendly Landscaping (FFL) common practices, including how to create a sustainable landscape. We will introduce participants to the FFL program and review nine principles that will help you create a beautiful and sustainable landscape that saves you time, energy and money while protecting the environment. Registration is required. Call the Coconut Grove Library at 305-442-8695 or email: hernandezje@mdpls.org. Ages 19 years and older. Get details online.

Every Tuesday
Schnitzel Time at Fritz And Franz Bierhaus
Meet up with friends at Fritz and Franz Bierhaus for the Tuesday Schnitzel Special all day long; and Wednesday to Friday during lunch from 11am to 3pm. Fritz And Franz Bierhaus offers authentic German and Bavarian cuisine, a fantastic selection of imported beer on tap (order Das Boot size if you dare). There's a fine selection of wine and a full liquor bar with cocktails. Try the oven roasted pork shank weekly specials, the gourmet burgers, the brats, Swabian käsespätzle pasta, the Rib-Eye Steak Au Poivre, and the best German potato salad in South Florida. After the meal, try a shot of schnapps or honey liqueur. The outdoor plaza is an ideal setting for gatherings. Call 305-774-1883. Get details online.

Tuesday, April 29 at 9:30am
Coral Gables Centennial Flag-Raising Ceremony
Be a part of a historic moment at Coral Gables City Hall to celebrate the centennial moment with a flag-raising ceremony -- with a tribute to city founder George Merrick -- and a celebratory slice of birthday cake to honor a century of community, innovation, and growth at 450 Biltmore Way. Get details online.

Tuesday, April 29 at 5pm
Greetings From Paradise - Gables Centennial Opening Night
Attend the 5pm pre-show reception at Miracle Theatre before the 6pm curtain of Greetings From Paradise -- a true love story of the founding of Coral Gables. Stay for the 7:30pm Q&A with the play's author June Thomson Morris and the 8pm 1920s theme Black Tie Dinner on Miracle Mile with Celebrity Chefs. The play continues at Miracle Theatre through May 3. Get details online.

Tuesday, April 29 at 7pm
Dan Reiter - On a Rising Swell
Books & Books is proud to present an evening with Dan Reiter discussing On a Rising Swell: Surf Stories from Florida’s Space Coast. A high-speed glide through Florida surf culture and a deep dive into the lore of a classic surfing destination. This event is free and open to the public. Get details online.

Tuesday, April 29 at 7:40pm
On Swift Horses
Muriel and her husband Lee are beginning a bright new life in California when he returns from the Korean War. But their newfound stability is upended by the arrival of Lee’s charismatic brother, Julius, a wayward gambler with a secret past. A dangerous love triangle quickly forms. When Julius takes off in search of the young card cheat he’s fallen for, Muriel’s longing for something more propels her into a secret life of her own, gambling on racehorses and exploring a love she never dreamed possible. Get details online.

Tuesday, April 29 at 8pm
Jazz Tuesday - Thomas Wenglinski Undecet
Thomas Wenglinski is an award-winning composer, arranger, and pianist with a Masters Degree from Frost School of Music, and currently pursues a D.M.A. under the direction of Stephen Guerra. In 2021 he co-founded the critically acclaimed Christian Wiggs Big Band with its titular leader and vocalist. Get details online.

Wednesday, April 30 at 10:30am
Acrylic Painting Techniques
Students at all levels are welcome to learn how to paint in acrylic. Award-winning Miami artist, Dan Bondroff, will teach students how to create tropical floral paintings in acrylic from concept to completion. In this 4-session series, classes will include a complete demonstration, and students will receive one on one instruction creating their own paintings. Get details online.

Wednesday, April 30 at 11am
The Conservation Lab at Richter: Guided Tour
Get an inside look at how the Preservation Strategies department at the University Libraries cares for their book and paper collections. Learn how they treat a range of paper-based materials, create protective housings for fragile items, prepare collections for exhibitions and use, and much more during this unique tour of the Conservation Lab. Get details online.

Wednesday, April 30 at 7pm
Tamsen Fadal - How to Menopause
Books & Books is proud to present an evening with Tamsen Fadal discussing How to Menopause: Take Charge of Your Health, Reclaim Your Life, and Feel Even Better than Before. The menopause (and perimenopause) manual that cuts through the chaos so you can take back control of your body, your confidence, and your life, from Emmy award-winning journalist, New York Times bestselling author, documentary filmmaker, and social media powerhouse Tamsen Fadal. Get details online.

Wednesday, April 30 at 9pm
Oasis Hookah Lounge Karaoke
Karaoke at the Oasis Lounge in Coconut Grove, now on Wednesdays from 9pm to midnight. Get a free shot lemon drop shot for Happy Hour deals on food, drinks and hookahs. Details on instagram.

Thursday, May 1 from 5 to 7pm
Ski Club - Coconut Grove Sailing Club Happy Hour
Meet up at the sailing club on the bay, 2990 South Bayshore Drive, for happy hour specials and camaraderie with members and friends of the Miami Ski Club. Enjoy $4 Beer, $5 Wine and $3 Tacos during happy hour. Get details online.

Thursday, May 1 at 6pm
A Good Book Book Club - The Heaven & Earth Grocery Store
Join fellow readers in person or online to discuss the month's chosen title -- The Heaven & Earth Grocery Store by James McBride. Registration is required. Call Pinecrest Library at 305-668-4571 or email: booke@mdpls.org. Ages 19 years and older. Get details online.

Thursday, May 1 at 6pm
Ginny Myers Sain - When the Bones Sing
Books & Books is proud to present an evening with Ginny Myers Sain discussing her new novel When the Bones Sing. From New York Times bestselling author of Dark and Shallow Lies comes a new southern gothic supernatural thriller about a teen girl in a small Ozark town who can hear the bones of the dead. This event is free and open to the public and books will be available for purchase. Get details online.

Thursday, May 1 at 7:30pm
Thunderbolts*
Marvel Studios and a crew of indie veterans who sold out present Thunderbolts*, an irreverent team-up featuring depressed assassin Yelena Belova (Florence Pugh) alongside the MCU’s least anticipated band of misfits. Get details online.

Thursday, May 1 at 7:35pm
The Surfer
When a man (Nicolas Cage) returns to his beachside hometown in Australia, many years since building a life for himself in the U.S., he is humiliated in front of his teenage son by a local gang of surfers who claim strict ownership over the secluded beach of his childhood. Wounded, The Surfer decides to remain at the beach, declaring war against those in control of the bay. But as the conflict escalates, the stakes spin wildly out of control, taking The Surfer to the edge of his sanity. Get details online.

Thursday, May 1 at 8pm
Pub 52 Karaoke Thursdays
Silver Dragon Entertainment presents Karaoke That Cares every Thursday night from 8pm to midnight at Pub 52 Gastropub + Kitchen. Try amazing starters like the Cuban Bites, the Award Winning Wings, or entrees like Stone Oven Flatbreads, Pub Fried Rice, Burgers, Sliders, Wraps, and more. Leave room for signature cocktails, wines, craft, import, and domestic drafts. Get details on instagram.

Friday, May 2 at noon
Dr. Strangelove - National Theatre Live
Seven-time BAFTA Award-winner Steve Coogan plays four roles in the world premiere stage adaptation of Stanley Kubrick’s comedy masterpiece Dr. Strangelove. This screening features English subtitles as part of Gables Cinema's commitment to make programs more accessible to d/Deaf and hard of hearing audiences. National Theatre Live brings the best of British theatre to cinemas across the globe. Get details online.

Friday, May 2 from 7 to 9pm
CGWC President's Project - Flight to Honor Fundraiser
Cady Coleman, former NASA Astronaut and retired Air Force Colonel will be at the Woman's Club talking about her book "Sharing Space: Astronaut's Guide to Mission, Wonder and Making Change." This is a fundraiser to support the Flight to Honor which will send women veterans to Washington, DC on a first ever, all female Honor Flight. Get details online.

Friday, May 2 at 8pm
Greetings From Paradise at Miracle Theatre
Greetings From Paradise is a love story to Coral Gables just in time for the city's centennial anniversary. The play shares the beginning story of South Florida and the South Florida key players in the 1920s including Carl Fisher, George Merrick and Edward "Doc" Dammers. The story of early Miami and Coral Gables comes to life in the 80-minute, fast-paced and entertaining one-act play written by playwright, June Thomson Morris. As the granddaughter of Lucy Mae and Robert Thomson -- who the story is inspired by -- June heard the stories first-hand. Her subsequent research led to Greetings From Paradise, a true narrative that resonates 100 years later with warnings about lust, greed, land and where the insatiable desire for paradise on earth can lead. Get details and purchase tickets online.

Sat/Sun, May 3–4 from 10am to 5pm
Maker Faire at Fairchild Gardens
Maker Faire Miami brings together engineers, artists, scientists, and crafters for a one-of-a-kind festival of innovation and imagination. Whether you're a tech enthusiast, DIYer, or just curious, this family-friendly event is packed with interactive exhibits, hands-on workshops, and mind-blowing projects that will ignite your creativity. Get details online.

Saturday, May 3 from 4–6pm
Wine Bar Takeover with Hamel Wines & Special Guest David Meneses
Vinya Table at 266 Miracle Mile welcomes David Meneses of Hamel Wines with a few special wine club Members Only bottles from the winery, which you can try with a purchase of Hamel Stratum by-the-glass for $20. Drop in to taste the magic of Sonoma. Get details online.

Saturday, May 3 at 6:57pm
Annual Kentucky Derby Race at Churchill Downs
Louisville, Kentucky takes center stage once again as the annual Kentucky Derby horse race takes place at Churchill Downs. Gather at Fritz and Franz Bierhaus for the Kentucky Derby Watch Party, starting at 5pm at 60 Merrick Way. Call 305-774-1883. Get details online.

Sunday, May 4 from 11am to 4pm
Woofstock - Barks at The Barnacle
Bring your pups to the Barnacle on the bay and enjoy a beautiful breezy day full of activities while supporting Paw Patrol Animal Rescue. There will be plenty of opportunities for your pups to mingle and have fun with the Happy with Dogs canine lure course, the Dog from Ipanema off-leash fun zone, kiddie pools, a free doga session (doggy yoga), professional photos, a donation drive for Paw Patrol, fur-friendly vendors, delicious treats, and more. $2 admission, kids under six can are free. Get details online.

Sunday, May 4 from 1 to 7pm
The Plaza Watch Party - Formula 1 Crypto.com Miami Grand Prix
The Miami International Autodrome at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens is home to the Formula 1 Crypto.com Miami Grand Prix 2025 race, broadcast on ESPN. Join the exclusive Heineken race viewing party at The Plaza in Coral Gables, 2811 Ponce, complete with unlimited drinks, delicious food, and the best viewing spot to catch all the F1 action live. Get details online.

Sunday, May 4 at 2pm
George Greatrake Fink Presentation at Congregational Church
Actor /Historian Robert Dawson will share tales of George Merrick as told by his maternal grandfather Henry George Greatrake Fink, a circuit-riding "saddlebag" Methodist preacher who conjured his Fink's Magic Oil into a fortune. Grandpa Fink was a big fan of his first-born grandson, calling his early writings and poems "better than Wordsworth." Mr. Dawson, who has researched and created over 70 one-man presentations, brings historical figures to life, entertaining and educating along the way. This is a free event at the Congregational church, 3010 DeSoto Blvd. Get details and RSVP online.

Monday, May 5 at 5pm
Cinco de Mayo at Americana Bar & Phineas
Spice up your Cinco de Mayo with drink and food specials that bring the fiesta, flavor and fun at Lowes Hotel Coral Gables. Get details online.

Tuesday, May 6 at 7pm
Chef’s Table: Eden Grinshpan - Tahini Baby
Attend the Chef’s Table at The Hub series with it-girl chef, cookbook author, and TV personality Eden Grinshpan as she releases her second cookbook, Tahini Baby. Get details online.

Wednesday, May 7 from 6 to 8pm
Monthly Wednesday Wine Tasting at Beauty and the Butcher
Meet up with friends to experience the First Wednesday Wine Tasting at Beauty And The Butcher, with 15 wines, live music, 10% discount on dining and great appetizer specials. Get details online.

Thursday, May 8 at 6:30pm
Candlelight: Beethoven's Best Works
Discover the music of Beethoven's Best Works at Coral Gables Congregational Church under the gentle glow of candlelight. Get details online.

Friday, May 16 at 8pm
The Girl On The Train at Miracle Theatre
Adapted from Paula Hawkins' novel -- an international phenomenon selling over twenty million copies worldwide -- this gripping new play will keep audiences guessing until the final moment. The story revolves around Rachel Watson, a troubled woman entangled in a web of intrigue and deceit as she becomes intertwined with the lives of strangers she observes during her daily train commute. The narrative is a captivating exploration of memory, obsession, and the thin line between truth and illusion. This stage adaptation delves into the dark corners of the human psyche, keeping audiences on the edge of their seats as the mystery unravels, revealing the shocking secrets beneath the surface. Get details online.

Friday, May 16 at 8pm
Fat Ham at GablesStage
Hamlet, but with more barbecue and disco. Swapping a Danish castle for a North Carolina BBQ pit, Fat Ham remakes Shakespeare’s story of murder and revenge into something hilarious and profound. Juicy, a Black queer Southern kid, has a lot on his plate already when his father’s ghost shows up, demanding vengeance. As generations clash at the family’s backyard barbecue, Juicy must face the legacies of violence he’s been raised with and shape the man he wants to be. Winner of the 2022 Pulitzer Prize. Get details online.

Now Available Wholesale and Retail
Lion Farms Gourmet Mushrooms
In the Redland farming region, Lion Farms produces the finest gourmet mushrooms -- a broad selection of different USDA organic 'shrooms with incredible taste profiles, grown in their state-of-the-art facility on this sustainable, regenerative farm. Retail customers: Get mushrooms every Saturday from 10am to 7pm, rain or shine, at the Coconut Grove Saturday Organic Market, 3300 Grand Avenue, (corner of Margaret Street). Get details online.