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

the quaint cottage with round coral columns on North Greenway harkens back to the early days of Coral Gables

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Coral Gables scenic photo illustrations © Robin and Robert Burr.

Friday, June 20 is American Eagle Day, commemorating the day in 1782, when the bird was added to the official Seal of the United States. It's also a reminder of the importance of preserving natural habitat for eagles and other majestic birds of prey.

Friday, June 20 is the day of the Summer Soltice, the moment the Sun is directly above the Tropic of Cancer in the Northern Hemisphere; and the longest day of sunlight. Sun rises at 6:30am and sets at 8:14pm.

Saturday, June 21 celebrates National Selfie Day. Thanks to social media and the smartphone, this ever-popular form of self-portrait has blossomed in popularity across the globe.

Sunday, June 22 is World Rainforest Day to raise awareness and fight to protect rainforests.

Sunday, June 23 is the date in 1970 that President Richard Nixon signed the 26th amendment, lowering the voting age to 18.

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

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

Thursday, June 26 is National Coconut Day, celebrating the tropical nutrition of the Coconut, a superfood due to its medium-chain triglyceride (MCTs) content.

Monday, June 30 is International Asteroid Day, the anniversary of the Tunguska impact, considered to be the largest asteroid impact on Earth in recorded history.

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

Starting Friday, June 6 from 6 to 9pm
25 Artworks from the 19th Century
This exhibition at Cernuda Arte Gallery explores the development of art in Cuba via the three dominant genres of the colonial times, i.e. portraits, landscapes, and religious imagery. The two founders of art in Cuba, Nicolás de la Escalera and Vicente Escobar, are represented in this show. Works by the three Chartrand brothers, Esteban, Philippe, and Augusto Chartrand, descendants of a wealthy French family, are exhibited together in Miami for the first time, along with paintings of the Melero family -- Miguel, the father and director of the San Alejandro Academy for decades, and his sons Miguel Angel and Aurelio. Other artists represented are the Belgian Henri Cleenewerck, the Spaniards Víctor Patricio de Landaluze, José Carol and Miguel Arias, along with the "criollos" Armando Menocal, Leopoldo Romañach, Federico Sulroca, and Antonio Rodríguez Morey. Cernuda Arte Gallery is located at 3155, 3143 and 3160 Ponce de Leon Blvd. Call 305-461-1050. Get details online.

Save The Date
Thursday, June 19 at 6pm
Master Lecture - The Restoration of La Giralda
Join renowned architect-restorer Eduardo Martínez Moya at the Coral Gables Museum for an in-depth look at the award-winning restoration of La Giralda or Bell Tower of Seville, a masterpiece of World Heritage, and a cultural, historical, and artistic landmark for Seville, Andalusia, Spain, and Europe. Martínez Moya has been recognized with the 2024 Hispania Nostra Award in the category of Heritage Conservation as a Factor of Economic and Social Development for his research, documentation, restoration, and communication of the Giralda façades. Get details online.

Save The Date
Thursday, June 26 from 6 to 9pm
Art Off The Wall
Attend a bold and immersive art experience like no other as the Coral Gables Museum celebrates Coral Gables’ centennial with a special summer edition of Art Off The Wall. This vintage-inspired evening will feature live art by talented local artists creating masterpieces in real time, giving you the chance to interact with them and discover the inspiration behind their work. Groove to retro sounds spun by vinyl DJs, setting the perfect vibe for a nostalgic celebration, and savor vintage cocktails curated to match the evening’s aesthetic. Throughout the Museum, enjoy interactive activations including photo-worthy moments, creative installations, and centennial-themed surprises. Get details online.

Local History Revisited
Biltmore Speakeasy - AZ85
This secreted cocktail sanctuary is hidden within the secluded service area of the historic Biltmore Hotel, named for the infamous gangster's inmate number  -- AZ85 -- transferred to Alcatraz in 1934 after his conviction for tax evasion. Try the smoked AZ85 Old Fashion cocktail. See the concierge on the second floor lobby for clues. Call 855-311-6903. Get details online.

Thursday, June 19 at 5pm
40 Acres
After a series of plagues and wars leaves society in ruins, the Freemans are surviving -- even thriving -- on a farm in the middle of nowhere... so long as they repel the occasional raiding party. Former soldier Hailey (Danielle Deadwyler) and her partner Galen (Michael Greyeyes) fled the collapse along with their children, training them to fight. But now Hayley's eldest Emanuel (Kataem O'Connor) is a young man, and when he meets a young woman (Milcania Diaz-Rojas) in the forest beyond the fence, his need for human contact could place the whole family in jeopardy. Get details online.

Thursday, June 19 at 7pm
Chef Jeff Johnson - Seasonal Roots
Books & Books is proud to present an evening with Chef Jeff Johnson discussing Seasonal Roots: Fresh Favorites for Every Season. This event is free and open to the public. Books will be available for purchase the night of the event. Get details online.

Thursday, June 19 at 7pm
Elio
For centuries, people have called out to the universe looking for answers -- in Disney and Pixar's all-new movie Elio, the universe calls back. This original feature film introduces Elio, an underdog with an active imagination who finds himself inadvertently beamed up to the Communiverse, an interplanetary organization with representatives from galaxies far and wide. Mistakenly identified as Earth's ambassador to the rest of the universe, and completely unprepared for that kind of pressure, Elio must form new bonds with eccentric alien lifeforms, survive a series of formidable trials and somehow discover who he is truly meant to be. Get details online.

Thursday, June 19 at 7:45pm
28 Years Later
Academy Award-winning director Danny Boyle and Academy Award-nominated writer Alex Garland reunite for 28 Years Later, a terrifying new story set in the world created by 28 Days Later. It’s been almost three decades since the rage virus escaped a biological weapons laboratory, and now, still in a ruthlessly enforced quarantine, some have found ways to exist amidst the infected. One such group of survivors lives on a small island connected to the mainland by a single, heavily-defended causeway. When one of the group leaves the island on a mission into the dark heart of the mainland, he discovers secrets, wonders, and horrors that have mutated not only the infected but other survivors as well. Get details online.

Friday, June 20 at 7:30am
Good Morning Coral Gables at the Biltmore
Attend the Coral Gables Chamber's signature monthly networking event -- breakfast at the Biltmore hotel with chamber members, featuring a keynote speaker of interest. Get details and register online.

Friday, June 20 at 6pm
Cernuda Arte - The Marvelous Real in Cuba
Cernuda Arte hosts a talk exploring how Cuban artists reimagined Surrealist ideas through a Caribbean lens. The event supports the gallery’s current exhibition, A Surrealist Century, and examines the evolution of the movement across the region at Cernuda Arte Gallery, 3155 Ponce. Call 305-461-1050. Get details online.

Friday, June 20 at 6:30pm
Kuberaa
Revolves around the pursuit of wealth and its consequences: a beggar undergoes a dramatic transformation, exploring themes of greed, ambition, and moral dilemmas faced by the characters leading to a quest for redemption. Get details online.

Friday, June 20 at 7pm
James Frey - Next to Heaven
Books & Books and the Books & Books Literary Foundation are proud to present an evening with James Frey discussing Next to Heaven. A darkly funny, razor sharp plunge into America’s most perfect town, where privilege, sex, scandal, and murder lurk beneath a flawless veneer, from #1 New York Times bestselling author James Frey. 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, June 20 at 8pm
The Life Of Chuck
From the minds of Stephen King and Mike Flanagan comes The Life of Chuck -- a moving, imaginative journey through one man’s life, told in reverse. As the world unravels, Charles Krantz’s story unfolds in three chapters that celebrate love, loss, and the beauty of ordinary moments. A profound and life-affirming experience. Get details online.

Friday, June 20 from 8:30 to 11:30pm
Live Music in the Biltmore Bar
Sophistication abounds in this world-class cocktail bar making it the perfect spot for drinks and conversation. Enjoy live music with classic and creative cocktails, fine wine and imported beer and ale selections within the inimitable atmosphere of The Biltmore Bar. Get details online.

Friday, June 20 at 9pm
Miami Salsa Events - Salserisimo Friday
KAO Sushi & Grill at 127 Miracle Mile is the location for Salserisimo Friday Salsa night on Miracle Mile, with a Salsa Class by Liurys Alvarez. Get details online.

Sat/Sun, June 21–22 from 9am to 3pm
Architectural Photography & Composition Live with Steven Brooke
Attend a hands-on, immersive two-day workshop experience designed for photographers, designers, architects, and creatives, held at the Coral Gables Art Cinema, led by acclaimed architectural photographer and educator Steven Brooke. The program combines in-depth classroom instruction with guided fieldwork at nearby architectural landmarks. Get details online.

Saturday, June 21 at 9am
Yoga Event at The Plaza
Attend a health and wellness festival for all ages to move, recover and recharge at The Plaza on Ponce. Get details online.

Saturday, June 21 from 10am to 3pm
Ceramic League of Miami Maker's Market and Pet Rescue Event
The Ceramic League of Miami's Maker’s Market, the last one until Fall, is a great opportunity to shop for pottery, wood-turned items, handmade jewelry, and more. They are partnering with Equipaws Pet Services and Paw Patrol Animal Rescue for an afternoon of decorating your own pet bowl, and visiting with pets available for rescue. Get details online.

Saturday, June 21 at 10:30am
Book Club: Great Conversations
Attend in person or online for a selection of fascinating titles from the 20th century to today that will spark minds, imaginations and great discussions. Call Pinecrest Library at 305-668-4571 or email: booke@mdpls.org. Ages 19 years and older. Get details online.

Starting Saturday, June 21 at 11am
$2 Movie Specials for Kids at Landmark
Get the kids out of the house and cool down this summer with Landmark Theatres' Family Friendly Film Fest series, featuring Happy Feet; The Goonies; Pokémon Detective Pikachu; Where The Wild Things Are; Paddington 2; Willy Wonka & The Chocolate Factory; and Smallfoot. Get details online.

Saturday, June 21 at 11am
Happy Feet
In frozen Antarctica, where penguins sing to woo a mate, a penguin is born who cannot sing: Mumble (voiced by Elijah Wood), whose talent is dancing. When his fellow penguins start to croon, Mumble's feet want to move. Even worse, Gloria (Brittany Murphy), the object of Mumble's affection, only wants to hear a song from Mumble's heart. But when encroaching fishermen threaten the penguins, Mumble sets out to save the colony and win Gloria's heart. Directed by George Miller (Babe) and featuring the voices of Robin Williams, Hugh Jackman, Nicole Kidman and Hugo Weaving. Animated. Get details online.

Saturday, June 21 at 12:45pm
Gentle Yoga with Grisell
Enjoy a very soft and basic yoga for relaxing, with instructor Grisell in the Biltmore Yoga Studio. Get details online.

Saturday, June 21 at 4pm
A Man And A Woman - new 2K restoration
The story of a race car driver (Jean-Louis Trintignant) and a script girl (Anouk Aimée) who meet at their children’s boarding school. A Man and A Woman is the story of a tender romance, interwoven with poignant flashbacks and set to Francis Lai’s unforgettable love theme. The film became an international sensation, winning the Palme d’Or at the Cannes Film Festival and two Academy Awards (Best Foreign Language Film and Best Original Screenplay), along with two additional nominations (Best Director and Best Actress). Get details online.

Saturday, June 21 at 4:30pm
Chess Club at Gables Library
Sharpen your skills by playing other fans of this classic game. Call 305-442-8706 or email: capleybr@mdpls.org. Ages 6 years and older. Get details online.

Saturday, June 21 at 7pm
Todd S. Purdum - Desi Arnaz: The Man Who Invented Television
Books & Books and the Books & Books Literary Foundation are proud to present an evening with Todd S. Purdum discussing Desi Arnaz: The Man Who Invented Television. An illuminating biography of Desi Arnaz, the visionary, trailblazing Cuban American who revolutionized television and brought laughter to millions as Lucille Ball’s beloved husband on I Love Lucy, leaving a remarkable legacy that continues to influence American culture today. Get details online.

Saturday, June 21 at 7:20pm
Bride Hard
Sam (Rebel Wilson) is a world-class secret agent... and a pretty terrible maid of honor. After blowing off bridal duties for an international spy mission, she’s demoted to bridesmaid at her childhood best friend’s wedding. What should’ve been a weekend of reconnecting and celebration turns into a five-star death trap when armed mercenaries crash the big day. Sam’s the only one who can save the bride and hopefully earn back the trust she lost along the way. Dodging bullets and trying not to ruin the floral arrangements, Sam takes on the ultimate wedding crasher, realizing that sometimes the toughest mission isn’t taking down the bad guys, but showing up for the people who matter. Get details online.

Saturday, June 21 at 10pm
The Birdcage
In this hysterical comedy, Armand and Albert have built the perfect life for themselves tending to their gaudy Miami nightclub. But their pastel tranquility is shaken when Armand’s son announces that he’s getting married to the daughter of ultra-conservative Senator Keeley... and they’re all getting together for dinner. Can Armand and Albert transform themselves into Mr. and Mrs. Family Values in time? It’ll take the performance of their lives. Get details online.

Sunday, June 22 at 10:30am
Design Principles - Tropical Cottage Garden
In the late 1800s, at a time when women typically did not work outside the home, Gertrude Jekyll -- an accomplished painter, photographer, designer, and craftswoman -- became one of the most groundbreaking landscape architects of all time by spearheading the Arts & Crafts movement within the industry. In this three-hour combined indoor/outdoor lecture, local landscape designer, garden writer, and photographer Victor Lazzari will guide the class through his lifelong obsession with this brilliant maverick and her iconoclastic work. Explore the legacy that Gertrude Jekyll left for gardeners. Get details online.

Sunday, June 22 at 11am
Shannon Watts - Fired Up
Books & Books and the Books & Books Literary Foundation are proud to present a morning with Shannon Watts discussing Fired Up: How to Turn Your Spark into a Flame and Come Alive at Any Age. She will be in conversation with Meggan Watterson. From the founder of Moms Demand Action, a guide to harnessing your potential, living without fear, and coming alive at any age. Get details online.

Sunday, June 22 at 1pm
Sundays Movies: La Promesse
Cosford Cinema presents the heartfelt coming-of-age drama La promesse (the promise), the directorial debut of acclaimed Belgian filmmaking brothers Jean-Pierre and Luc Dardenne -- a brilliantly economical and observant tale of a boy’s troubled moral awakening. Get details online.

Monday June 23 from 9:30am to 6pm
Add Your Piece - Community Jigsaw Puzzle
Think you can find where that corner piece goes? Each week, the Pinecrest Library puts out a brand-new 1000-piece jigsaw puzzle for the whole community to work on. Drop in anytime during the week to add a piece or a bunch and help reveal the full picture. A fresh puzzle starts every Monday, so there is always something new to piece together. Call 305-668-4571 or email: thompsonlo@mdpls.org. All ages are welcome. Get details online.

Monday, June 23 at 5pm
Half-Priced Wine on Monday - Beauty and the Butcher
The entire wine list is half off on Mondays at Beauty And The Butcher. Try the Nicolas Feuillatte Reserve Brut Champagne, or the Louis Moreau, 1er Cru Vaillons Chablis Premier Cru from Burgundy. Get details online.

Monday, June 23 at 7pm
Cezary Pietrasik - Homo idioticus
Books & Books is excited to present an evening with Cezary Pietrasik for his book: Homo idioticus. With humor and data, this book analyzes our biology, psychology, and societal organization in search of an explanation for why we are stupid. This is a free event and books will be available for purchase. Get details online.

Starting Tuesday, June 24 at 10:30am
Painting in Soft Pastel at Fairchild Garden
Students at all levels are welcome to learn the fascinating art of pastels. Discover how to paint in soft pastel, considered by many as the purest of painting media. Soft pastel is bright, colorful and easy to learn. Award-winning Miami artist, Dan Bondroff, will teach students how to create tropical landscape paintings in soft pastel from concept to completion. Get details online.

Tuesday, June 24 at 6:30pm
Restorative Yoga at the Library
Practice restorative and vinyasa yoga with professional yoga instructor Mara Fowler -- designed for varying fitness levels. Call the Pinecrest Library at 305-668-4571 or email: booke@mdpls.org. Ages 19 years and older. Get details online.

Tuesday, June 24 at 7pm
The Balvenie Scotch Paired Dinner at Bay 13
Reserve for an evening of exceptional scotch and cuisine at Bay 13 Brewery and Kitchen. Enjoy a four-course menu featuring Duck Croquette, Wild Mushroom and Leek Tartlet, Rosemary-Crusted Lamb, and Citrus Chocolate Cremeux, each paired with Balvenie's 12 year DoubleWood, 14 year Caribbean Cask, and 16 year French Oak. Get details online.

Tuesday, June 24 at 7:30pm
Florida Native Plant Society
The Dade Chapter of the Florida Native Plant Society meets at Pinecrest Gardens for their monthly meeting with a program speaker. Come early or stay late to enjoy refreshments, socialize and browse the merchandise and raffle tables. The raffle follows the program. Get details online.

Wednesday, June 25 at 8am
Coral Gables Budget/ Audit Advisory Board monthly meeting
The Budget/Audit Advisory Board reviews the City Manager's Budget and advises the City Commission upon its acceptability or needed revisions prior to the Public Hearings to be held for the fiscal year. The board meets in the Communications/Public Affairs Conference Room at 2151 Salzedo Street. Get details online.

Wednesday, June 25 at 1pm
Spanish Conversation Circle
Would you like to improve your Spanish conversation skills? Engage with native Spanish speakers and other learners to practice and gain confidence speaking Spanish in a friendly environment. Call Coral Gables Library at 305-442-8706 or email: capleybr@mdpls.org. Ages 19 years and older. Get details online.

Wednesday, June 25 from 3 to 8pm
Mamey Hour at THesis
Explore exciting bites and drink specials crafted by Chef Christian Pasco -- bringing fresh flavor and energy to weekday afternoons. Whether you’re stopping by after work or easing into the evening, Happy Hour at Mamey features chic farm-to-table cuisine with Asian, Caribbean and Polynesian influences. Get details online.

Wednesday, June 25 at 6pm
My Squad: Carnival and Beach Cups
My Squad meets at the DEI Clubhouse at Ruth Bryan Owens Waterway Park at 3940 Granada Boulevard for carnival games, making a delicious beach in a cup, and a pizza party -- a social gathering for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities, and autism. Email Catie at PlayForAll@CoralGables.com for questions or assistance registering. Get details online.

Wednesday, June 25 at 6:30pm
Local Author Series - Renzo Del Castillo
Renzo Del Castillo is a creative instigator and community builder, a willing poet, who bridges gaps and builds empathy through creation, art, integrity, and love. Join Renzo for an intimate reading and reflection of his debut poetry collection: Still. He explores themes of immigration, self-discovery and identity. Through personal stories, Del Castillo will share how his poetry reflects the immigrant experience and the journey of finding oneself in a new world. Call Coral Gables Library at 305-442-8706 or email: capleybr@mdpls.org. Ages 18 years and older. Get details online.

Wednesday, June 25 at 7pm
Dan Goldman - Red Light Properties
Books & Books is proud to present an evening with Dan Goldman discussing Red Light Properties: Unfinished Business. From graphic novelist Dan Goldman, a tropical horror series about haunted Miami real estate, psychedelics, and Santería. This event is free and open to the public. Books will be available for purchase. Get details online.

Wednesday, June 25 at 7:30pm
F1 - The Movie (Early Access)
Dubbed "the greatest that never was," Sonny Hayes (Brad Pitt) was Formula 1's most promising phenom of the 1990s until an accident on the track nearly ended his career. Thirty years later, he's a nomadic racer-for-hire when he's approached by his former teammate Ruben Cervantes (Javier Bardem), owner of a struggling Formula 1 team that is on the verge of collapse. Ruben convinces Sonny to come back to Formula 1 for one last shot at saving the team and being the best in the world. He'll drive alongside Joshua Pearce (Damson Idris), the team's hotshot rookie intent on setting his own pace. But as the engines roar, Sonny's past catches up with him and he finds that in Formula 1, your teammate is your fiercest competition -- and the road to redemption is not something you can travel alone. Get details online.

Thursday, June 26 at 7pm
Julie Ann Sipos - Horrible Women, Wonderful Girls
Books & Books is proud to present an evening with Julie Ann Sipos discussing Horrible Women, Wonderful Girls: A Jaycee Grayson Novel. This event is in partnership with Coral Gables Magazine’s Summer Reads: Hometown Author Series. Get details online.

Thursday, June 26 at 7:30pm
Extraordinary Harpist Bridget Kibbey
The Community Arts Program (CAP) at the historic Coral Gables Congregational Church (across from the iconic Biltmore Hotel) welcomes acclaimed harpist Bridget Kibbey to their Summer Concert Series. Bridget’s great musical instincts transcend the harp. Whether in duo with Kathleen Battle or Dawn Upshaw, or in solo recital, Bridget’s virtuosic and soulful power has audiences cheering. She interprets the masters -- Bach, Debussy, Ravel, Bartók -- bringing "a fresh face to the familiar music," while being a bold advocate of genre-crossing storytelling and newly commissioned works. Bridget will also conduct a free CAP Summer Master Class open to all at Coral Gables Congregational United Church of Christ on Friday, June 27 at 10am. Get details online.

Thursday, June 26 at 7:30pm
Comedy Night with Matthew Broussard
Matthew Broussard is a disgraced financial analyst forced into stand up comedy. The byproduct of a Cajun chemist and Jewish microbiologist, he holds a degree in computational mathematics. His comedy is heady, self-effacing, and weirdly educational. Beverages and light bites will be available for purchase beginning at 6:30pm before the show. The Hub is located at 5950 North Kendall Drive. Get details online.

Friday, June 27 at 9:30am
Coral Gables Development Review Committee
The committee meets at 427 Biltmore Way, First Floor Conference Room. View the agenda or see the meeting details online.

Friday, June 27 at 2pm
Environmentally Endangered Lands Program Board Meeting
The Land Acquisition Selection Committee will hold a meeting at the Pinecrest Library. The Environmentally Endangered Lands Program (EEL) identifies and secures the lands for preservation per the requirements and conditions set forth by Chapter 25B-11 of the Miami-Dade County Code. Call 305-668-4571 or email: booke@mdpls.org. Ages 19 years and older. Get details online.

Saturday, June 28 from 3 to 5pm
The Vinya Drinking Cru: Chablis Premier Cru
Attend a decidedly casual tasting -- a lively gathering -- to sample a few notable wines with The Vinya Drinking Cru. At Vinya, Chablis is always on the mind, and its thrill is limitless. Meet some of their favorite producers, including Samuel Billaud, Jean Dauvissat, Yvon Vocoret and more. From big crus to small crus, from the left bank to the right bank, you'll discover why Chablis Premier Cru is still one of the world's greatest drinking values. Get details online.

Friday, July 4 at 5pm
Biltmore 4th Of July
Plan ahead with the Biltmore 4th of July Event Guide. Pedestrian Access to the golf course begins at 5pm with a pre-show performance by the US Navy Band Southeast. The Greater Miami Symphonic Band concert will begin at 7pm before the drone show and fireworks display at 9pm. Get details online.

Saturday, July 5 at 2pm
Shrek The Musical TYA
Get ready for a fairy tale adventure like no other. Based on the Oscar-winning DreamWorks Animation film that started it all, Shrek The Musical TYA brings everyone’s favorite ogre to dazzling new life on stage. Featuring all-new songs by Tony Award-winner Jeanine Tesori and a hilarious book by David Lindsay-Abaire, this Tony Award-winning musical turns a faraway kingdom upside down when a grumpy green hero sets out to rescue a feisty princess. Along the way, he’s joined by a wisecracking Donkey, a dozen fairy tale misfits, and a whole lot of heart. Shrek proves there’s more to the story than meets the ears -- and it’s laugh-out-loud fun for the whole family. Get details online.

Fri/Sat/Sun, July 11–13 from 9am to 5pm
RF Orchids Sizzlin' Summer Sale
Orchid inventory is heating up in the nursery at RF Orchids, so drop in for big savings on an incredible selection of fine orchids, as well as orchid supplies and all the extras, during the annual Sizzlin' Summer Sale on the weekend of July 11–13. Gift cards and flower arrangements excepted. Get details online.

Sat/Sun July 12–13 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.

Friday, July 18 at 7pm
Tarzan - the stage musical
Step into the world of Tarzan at Area Stage, a reimagined Disney classic directed by Giancarlo Rodaz and staged as a fully immersive experience. Featuring Tony-nominated music by Phil Collins, this production brings audiences right in the middle of the action as the story of Tarzan and Jane unfolds all around. Get details online.

Friday, July 18 at 8pm
Step By Step
Three women go on a two-day hike up a hill to honor a recently deceased friend, each carrying an inscribed stone to place as a monument at the peak. But they must get there first -- and the climb will be as challenging, unexpected, ridiculous and hilarious as life itself. Written by the acclaimed author known for his hit Broadway play End Of The Rainbow, which inspired the Oscar-winning film Judy (starring Renée Zellweger) Step By Step is a theatrical gem. This United States premiere is a rollercoaster of memories, emotions, and personal revelations, showcasing comedic brilliance through witty dialogue and clever one-liners that will leave audiences laughing out loud. Get details online.

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