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

this art installation along the Metrorail tracks transforms simple concrete columns into playfull dice along the Underline

click on the image to see enlargement.

Coral Gables scenic photo illustrations © Robin and Robert Burr.

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.

Tuesday, July 1 is National Postal Worker Day, a chance to show appreciation and give thanks to all postal workers.

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

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

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

Monday, July 7 is National Dive Bar Day -- the little hole-in-the-wall -- the dive bar is like an old pair of jeans; it just fits right.

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

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

Current Exhibit
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.

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.

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
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 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
M3GAN 2.0
Two years after M3GAN, a marvel of artificial intelligence, went rogue and embarked on a murderous (and impeccably choreographed) rampage and was subsequently destroyed, M3GAN’s creator Gemma (Allison Williams) has become a high-profile author and advocate for government oversight of A.I. As their paths collide, the original A.I bitch is about to meet her match. 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 1:30pm
Taste the Gables Kickoff
The Coral Gables Welcome Center and culinary community present a Food Tour through the heart of historic downtown Coral Gables. Get 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.

Friday, June 27 at 6:45pm
Mr. Blake, At Your Service!
Mr. Andrew Blake, a recently widowed ultra-successful British businessman, by happenstance takes a job as a butler in a manor house in northern France in a bid to get closer to the memory of his late French wife. His life takes an unexpected turn as he finds himself befriending not only the household staff but the charming lady of the house as well. Get details online.

Friday, June 27 at 7pm
Robert W. Fieseler - American Scare
Books & Books and the Books & Books Literary Foundation are proud to present an evening with Robert W. Fieseler discussing American Scare: Florida’s Hidden Cold War on Black and Queer Lives. He will be in conversation with Julio Capò. A vital exposé for both our history and our present day, American Scare tells the riveting story of how the Florida government destroyed the lives of Black and queer citizens in the twentieth century. Get details online.

Friday, June 27 at 9pm
Fallen Fruit
A heartbroken 20-something reluctantly returns to his childhood home in Miami, where he’s forced to reevaluate his relationships in the face of a looming hurricane. Get details online.

Saturday, June 28 at 10:30am
Intuitive Painting Workshop at Fairchild Gardens
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. I believe that we can relax into this sense of ourselves through painting and learn to create with that intrinsic wisdom. Get details online.

Starting Saturday, June 28 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 28 at 1:30pm
St. Peter’s And The Papal Basilicas Of Rome
A breathtaking journey through the four Papal Basilicas of Rome -- St. Peter’s, St. John Lateran, St. Mary Major, and St. Paul Outside the Walls -- revealing centuries of faith, art, and history at the heart of the Eternal City. 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.

Saturday, June 28 at 3pm
Saturday Movie Matinee - Dog Man
Enjoy an afternoon movie with family and friends at the Coconut Grove Library. When a dog and a police officer are injured together on the job, a life-saving surgery changes the course of history. Half dog, half man, Dog Man is sworn to protect and serve as he doggedly pursues his arch-nemesis. Snacks will be provided. Call 305-442-8695 or email: Hernandezje@mdpls.org. All ages are welcome. Get details online.

Saturday, June 28 at 8pm
Holy Cow
When carefree 18-year-old Totone is suddenly forced to care for his little sister, he sets out on an unlikely quest to win a regional cheese-making competition staking his future on crafting the perfect Comté. Get details online.

Saturday, June 28 at 9pm
Glass Blocs Band at Titanic Brewpub
Glass Blocs is a passion project for the band members, steeped in a love for the new wave genre and a recognition of its ongoing popularity. It’s a melding of pop, industrial, punk, rock, electronic and disco resulting in broad audience appeal, across generations. Get details online.

Saturday, June 28 at 10pm
To Wong Foo, Thanks For Everything! Julie Newmar
Patrick Swayze, John Leguizamo, and Wesley Snipes star as three drag queens whose road trip to Hollywood takes a detour in a sleepy town -- where they spark joy, transformation, and fabulous chaos in this feel-good cult classic. Get details online.

Sunday, June 29 from 9am to 2pm
Farmers Market at Pinecrest Gardens
Visit your neighbors and socialize with friends while supporting local food, drinks, produce and other products from small businesses and farmers at Pinecrest’s award-winning Farmers Market. Enjoy a free community Vinyasa Yoga class sponsored by Baptist Health at 8:30am. Get details online.

Sunday, June 29 from 11am to 4pm
Bottomless Brunch at JohnMartin's
Elevate your Sunday brunch experience at JohnMartin’s with the irresistible Bottomless Brunch with unlimited Mimosa, Bellini, and select beers. Get details online.

Sunday, June 29 at 1pm
Family Painting Class: Boxelder Bugs
Visit Fairchild Gardens for a delightful, artistic, and educational painting session inspired by Boxelder Bugs. Led by Raquel Torrent of Art and Juice, this playful and hands-on class will teach kids how to paint these bright, bold bugs using simple, exciting art techniques. Boxelder Bugs might look wild with their red-and-black patterns, but don’t worry, they’re totally harmless and super interesting to draw. Children are encouraged to trust their own abilities while learning to observe with artistic eyes. Learn contour, form, colors, and value, and express creativity by adding unique details. Supplies are provided. The final product is a frameable canvas painting. All children must be accompanied by an adult. Get details online.

Sunday, June 29 at 1pm
To Sleep with Anger
Attend a rare screening of Charles Burnett’s 1990 drama To Sleep with Anger, about a family living in South Central Los Angeles who receive a visit from a charismatic stranger. A slow-burning masterwork of the early 1990s, this third feature by Charles Burnett is a singular piece of American mythmaking. In a towering performance, Danny Glover plays the enigmatic southern drifter Harry, a devilish charmer who turns up out of the blue on the South Central Los Angeles doorstep of his old friends. In short order, Harry’s presence seems to cast a chaotic spell on what appeared to be a peaceful household, exposing smoldering tensions between parents and children, tradition and change, virtue and temptation. Get details online.

Sunday, June 29 at 4pm
Invention
This screening will be followed by an in-person Q&A with actress and co-writer Callie Hernandez. In the aftermath of a conspiracy-minded father’s sudden death, his daughter inherits his patent for an experimental healing device. Featuring archives from Callie Hernandez’s late father, Invention explores the process of grieving a complicated parent, and the filmmaking itself becomes a part of the process. Get details online.

Monday June 30 at 7pm
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. Get details online.

Tuesday, July 1 at 9am
City Commission Meeting
The City of Coral Gables will be holding its Regular Meeting in commission chambers. Members of the public may participate in person, but are also able to participate via the Zoom platform. Get details online.

Tuesday, July 1 to Thursday, July 31
Taste The Gables in July
This July, enjoy a spectacular month-long culinary event with over 70 participating restaurants, offering exclusive prix fixe menus and special promotions. From Michelin-starred and Bib Gourmand standouts to neighborhood favorites, discover why Coral Gables is South Florida’s ultimate dining destination. Get details online.

Starting Tuesday, July 1 from 11:30am to 11pm
Taste The Gables: The Mamey Way
During July Mamey presents a limited-time, three-course menu offered during both lunch and dinner service. Experience the three-course lunch menu for just $35 per person, and the three-course dinner menu for $55 per person. Get details and RSVP online.

Tuesday, July 1 at 5pm
Coral Gables Movie Night - Jaws (50th anniversary)
Celebrate the 50th anniversary of this classic movie that takes place during the 4th of July weekend, at the Coral Gables Library. An enormous great white shark terrorizes a summer resort town, where a police chief, a grizzled fisherman and an intrepid marine biologist realize they're "gonna need a bigger boat" to battle the bloodthirsty beast. Call 305-442-8706 or email: capleybr@mdpls.org. Ages 18 years and older. Get details online.

Tuesday, July 1 at 7pm
Asha Elias - The Namaste Club
Books & Books and the Books & Books Literary Foundation is proud to present an evening with Asha Elias discussing The Namaste Club. She will be in conversation with Andrew Otazo. From the author of Pink Glass Houses, another delicious beach read about rich people behaving badly! The Namaste Club is a sly and hilarious send-up of the wellness industrial complex, rich ladies doing yoga, and all things fabulous and Florida. Get details online.

Wednesday, July 2 at 1pm
Poetry Soirée with Tere Starr
The Miami Poets celebrate all things poetic at the Pinecrest Library. Bring poems to read, yours or those by favorite poets. Share publishing ideas, contests to enter, and new formats to explore. Get philosophical and discuss what poetry means now and through the ages. Poetry enhances our lives so anything goes so long as poetry is in the equation. Call 305-668-4571 or email: booke@mdpls.org. Ages 19 years and older. Get details online.

Wednesday, July 2 from 1 to 3pm
Traditional Afternoon Tea at Biltmore
Enjoy a delightful Traditional Afternoon Tea service featuring sweet and savory treats as well as an assortment of tea. Get details online.

Wednesday, July 2 from 5 to 6:30pm
Coral Gables Chamber - Wind Down Wednesday
The Rising Professionals Group is a platform for the Chamber's young and dynamic leaders to develop their business and entrepreneurial skills, expand their circles of influence, contribute to the community, and have fun. Meet at La Rosa Restaurant, 382 Miracle Mile, to connect with like-minded leaders awhile enjoying an evening of connection and camaraderie on the Mile. Get details online.

Wednesday, July 2 from 6 to 8:30pm
Coral Gables Museum Open Studio
Visit the Coral Gables Museum every other Wednesday this summer for a series of participatory creative mixers with Kerry Phillips, curated by The Things Lab and led by local South Florida-based artists. These summer sessions are your invitation to explore creativity, connect with makers, and be part of a community celebration leading up to their fall exhibition: 100 Years of Coral Gables Through Objects. Get details online.

Wednesday, July 2 at 7pm
Jurassic World Rebirth
A new Jurassic is born as an extraction team races to the most dangerous place on Earth, an island research facility inhabited by the worst dinosaurs left behind. Led by covert operations expert Zora Bennett (Scarlett Johansson), the mission to secure genetic material from three colossal creatures becomes complicated when Zora’s team encounters a shipwrecked civilian family. Stranded together on this forbidden island, they come face-to-face with a sinister, shocking discovery that has been hidden from the world for decades. Get details online.

Wednesday, July 2 at 7pm
Robert P. Watson - Rebels at the Gates
Books & Books is proud to present an evening with Robert P. Watson discussing Rebels at the Gates: The Confederacy’s Final Gamble and the Battle to Save Washington. Get details online.

Thursday, July 3 at 6pm
A Good Book Book Club - First Thursdays
Connect with fellow readers at the Pinecrest Library or on Zoom for a lively discussion of this month's book - The Hunter by Tana French. Call 305-668-4571 or email: booke@mdpls.org. Ages 19 years and older. Get details online.

Thursday, July 3 at 7pm
The Queen Of My Dreams
Azra is worlds apart from her conservative Muslim mother. When her father suddenly dies on a trip home to Pakistan, Azra finds herself on a Bollywood-inspired journey through memories, both real and imagined; from her mother's youth in Karachi to her own coming- of-age in rural Canada. 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.

Saturday, July 5 at 3pm
This Is Spinal Tap - 41st Anniversary
Created by Rob Reiner, Christopher Guest, Michael McKean, and Harry Shearer, This Is Spinal Tap chronicles England’s loudest and most punctual band on their disaster-filled U.S. tour. Experience the remastered, remixed, and definitive version of what can only be described as a mockumentary masterpiece. Get details online.

Thursday, July 10 at 7:30pm
Trumpet Master Anthony Hervey
Recently named by Grammy.com as one of the "10 Emerging Artists to Know," Anthony Hervey is captivating audiences worldwide as a featured artist, sought-after sideman, and as a visionary bandleader. At the age of 18 he was admitted to the Juilliard School, graduating with his Bachelor of Music in 2019 and his Master of Music in 2020. Frequently called upon to substitute for trumpet legend Wynton Marsalis, Anthony has also toured, performed, and recorded with luminaries such as Christian McBride and Jon Batiste. Renowned for his virtuosic trumpet playing and vocal expression, Hervey has emerged as a leading voice in Jazz. As the leader of the Anthony Hervey Quintet, he is celebrated for his original compositions that blend the complexities of Jazz with a wide range of influences, from Ragtime to R&B. His debut album, Words From My Horn, showcases his talents as both a trumpeter and composer, offering a rich fusion of soulful and cerebral pieces that uplift and inspire with its soulful warmth and optimism, all rooted in the blues. With musical cohorts, Anthony Hervey brings a rich, New-York-style evening of jazz. Anthony Hervey will also conduct a free CAP Summer Master Class Jam Session on Friday at 10am, open to all at Coral Gables Congregational United Church of Christ. 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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