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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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55 Merrick Coral Gables is a seven-story Mediterranean-style condo building with 167 luxury residences located in the heart of downtown Coral Gables just north of Miracle Mile and west of Douglas Road |
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Friday, July 11 is World Population Day, a time to increase people’s awareness about various population issues such as the importance of family planning, gender equality, poverty, maternal health, and human rights.
Saturday, July 12 is National Pecan Pie Day, a celebration of a southern classic dessert first developed by French settlers in Louisiana.
Sunday, July 13 is National French Fries Day, a popular treat that probably originated in Belgium in the 17th century, introduced to North America by President Thomas Jefferson.
Thursday, July 17 is National Hot Dog Day, celebrated on the third Wednesday in July. Is it a sandwich? is it a sausage? Is it a misdemeanor infraction to douse with ketchup? In any case, Americans consume 837 million packages of hot dogs annually.
Friday, July 18 is Nelson Mandela International Day, honoring Mandela’s achievements in conflict resolution, democracy, freedom, equality, diversity, reconciliation, and respect.
Friday, July 18 is National Tropical Fruit Day, celebrating the variety of exotic tropical fruit from around the world, much of it grown here in South Florida.
Sunday, July 20 is National Ice Cream Day, declared by President Reagan to be celebrated on the third Sunday in July. Do you need instructions on how to celebrate?
Sunday, July 20 is International Chess Day, celebrated annually on the day the International Chess Federation was founded in 1924.
Sunday, July 20 is National Moon Day, celebrating the Apollo 11 moon landing on July 20, 1969 by commander Neil Armstrong and lunar module pilot Edwin 'Buzz' Aldrin. |
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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 |
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Now Exhibiting
The Art Of Today at Cernuda Arte
Featuring paintings, sculptures, works on paper, and rare multiples by more than twenty contemporary artists are on display at Cernuda Arte. The Art of Today brings together realism, outsider art, surrealism, expressionism, abstract expressionism, Afro-modernism, and other influential currents in international contemporary art. Including: Manuel Mendive, Humberto Calzada, Clara Morera, Tomás Sánchez, Flora Fong, Roberto Fabelo, Carlos Alfonzo, DEMI, David Rodríguez, José Bedia, Tomás Esson, Lilian Garcia-Roig, Belkis Ayón, Joel Besmar, Giosvany Echevarría, Juan Roberto Diago, Vicente Hernández, Sandro de la Rosa, Jorge Luis Santos, Enrique Casas, Irina Elén González, Miguel Florido, Danuel Méndez and more. Cernuda Arte Gallery is located at 3155, 3143 and 3160 Ponce de Leon Blvd. Call 305-461-1050. Get details online. |
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Centennial Fundraiser
Brick by Brick Legacy at the Museum
Offering a lasting way to celebrate your connection to Coral Gables, Brick by Brick is part of the Museum’s Centennial initiatives, whereby individuals, families, and organizations can dedicate a personalized engraved brick -- turning memories and milestones into a visible legacy. Each brick becomes part of the historic CGM, housed in the landmark 1938 coral rock building once home to the city’s Police and Fire Station. Donors join the fabric of a site visited by thousands and listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Each contribution supports the Museum’s preservation, exhibitions, and educational programs -- helping shape the city’s next century while honoring those who built it. Every brick tells a story. Together, they build a future. Get details online. |
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Wednesday, July 16 from 6 to 8:30pm
Open Studio
Vist the Coral Gables Museum every other Wednesday for a series of creative mixers curated by The Things Lab and led by professional South Florida-based artists. These participatory sessions invite adults (18+) to explore the theme of things through hands-on art-making, storytelling, and personal expression, all while connecting with a vibrant community of fellow creatives. Each evening offers an opportunity to discover new artistic perspectives, meet new people, and unwind midweek in a welcoming, social atmosphere. Enjoy a cash bar on-site from 6 to 7pm featuring Lalo Tequila, with a complimentary drink for Young Associates Members. These summer gatherings lead up to the museum's fall exhibition 100 Years of Coral Gables Through Objects. Get details online. |
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Dependable Friendly Computer Service
Two Computer Guys
Since 1998, the team at Two Computer Guys has been available for safe, reliable, efficient and friendly service -- for small businesses, families, students, seniors and anyone who needs a little help with their computer. TCG solves problems to get computers up and running quickly. Be safe -- call when you need help with virus issues. Serving more than a thousand clients in South Florida over the past three decades. Call 305-444-1984 when you need a little help. Get details and schedule an appointment online. |
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The Month of July
Taste The Gables
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. https://tastethegables.com |
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Thursday, July 10 from 5 to 7pm
Ladies Night at Beauty and the Butcher
Ladies drink complimentary bubbles at the bar from 5 to 7pm on Thursdays at Beauty And The Butcher, 6901 Red Road. Get details online. |
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Thursday, July 10 at 6:30pm
Meditation Class at Gables 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 305-442-8706 or email: capleybr@mdpls.org. Ages 19 years and older. Get details online. |
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Thursday, July 10 at 7pm
Leslie Gray Streeter - Family and Other Calamities
Books & Books is proud to present an evening with Leslie Gray Streeter discussing Family and Other Calamities. A successful journalist returns to her hometown just as her biggest mistake becomes headline news in this vibrant, funny, and heartfelt novel about facing the past, and its secrets, head-on. Get details online. |
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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. |
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Thursday, July 10 at 7:30pm
Superman
In his signature style, James Gunn takes on the original superhero in the newly imagined DC universe with a singular blend of epic action, humor and heart, delivering a Superman who’s driven by compassion and an inherent belief in the goodness of humankind. Get details online. |
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Thursday, July 10 at 8:33pm
Buck Moonrise
This full Moon in July is called the Buck Moon because the antlers of male deer (bucks) are in full-growth mode at this time. Bucks shed and regrow their antlers each year, producing a larger and more impressive set as the years go by. Look towards the southeast after 8:30pm to watch it rise into the sky. Get details online. |
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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. |
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Friday, July 11 from noon to 4pm
Friday Power Lunch at Beauty And The Butcher
Unwind from your week with delectable lunch selections during Power Lunch at Beauty And The Butcher, then stick around for an extended Happy Hour that runs until 7pm. Get details online. |
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Friday, July 11 at 7:10pm
Jurassic World Rebirth - 3D
Come face to face with the worst of the worst in the most dangerous place on Earth. Feel like part of the mission when you get tickets to see the enduring franchise’s new chapter in RealD 3D at AMC 24 Theater. Get details online. |
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Friday, July 11 at 8pm
Kill the Jockey
When a legendary but self-destructive jockey is thrown from the saddle during a big race, he ends up in the hospital. Hunted by his mobster boss, who wants him found dead or alive, he flees under a new identity in this surreal crime comedy. In Spanish with English subtitles. Get details online. |
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Friday, July 11 at 10pm
Karaoke Friday at Sandbar
Sandbar Sports Grill in Coconut Grove, home of the fish taco -- where they don't run from hurricanes, they drink them. Every Friday night the club quality sound system is handed over to Rob The Rum Guy from Silver Dragon Karaoke to let your voices loose on the microphones. With 100,000 songs in 20 languages to pick through they’ve got what you want to sing. Don’t pass up on the Joey Style Wings, the 34 taps, or the Category Five Hurricanes at Sandbar, 3064 Grand Ave. Call 786-359-4510. Get details online. |
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Saturday, July 11 at 10pm
Miami Vice: Brother’s Keeper
In the explosive pilot episode of Miami Vice, undercover detective Sonny Crockett (Don Johnson) reels from the tragic loss of his partner and a crumbling marriage, all while pursuing a powerful Colombian drug lord, Calderone. When New York detective Rafael Tubbs (Philip Michael Thomas) appears with his own vendetta, the two reluctantly join forces, only to uncover deeper betrayals -- including a mole in their midst and Tubbs’ true identity as the vengeful brother of a slain cop. As the chase intensifies through the sun-soaked streets of Miami, Crockett and Tubbs expose corruption, face heartbreak, and forge a reluctant partnership that lays the foundation for one of TV’s most iconic duos. Get details online. |
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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. |
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Saturday, July 12 from 10am to 6pm
Family Day on Aragon
Join the Coral Gables Museum on the second Saturday of each month for engaging family activities, including arts and crafts, live performances and more. Enjoy live music and free admission for the entire family to the museum's exhibits. The Gables Cinema presents family-oriented programming across the street from the museum, and Books and Books next door hosts author events with youth-related books. Get details online. |
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Saturday, July 12 at 10:30am
Great Books Book Club
Attend in person or online to read thought-provoking and influential books from the 19th century and talk about the ideas and emotions they provoke. The book of the month is Candide by Voltaire, a satire first published in 1759. A young man, Candide, lives a sheltered life in an Edenic paradise, being indoctrinated with Leibnizian optimism by his mentor, Professor Pangloss. This lifestyle is abruptly ended, followed by Candide's slow and painful disillusionment as he witnesses and experiences great hardships in the world. Call the Pinecrest Library at 305-668-4571 or email: booke@mdpls.org. Ages 19 years and above. Get details online. |
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Saturday, July 12 at 1:45pm
The Dressmaker
Coral Gables Art Cinema and the Fiber Artists Miami Association present a unique blend of textiles and magic in cinema. Bring your knitting, crocheting, or embroidery, and enjoy a screening of The Dressmaker while creating in community. Kate Winslet stars in this stylish, darkly comic drama as a couture dressmaker who returns to her dusty Australian hometown to care for her mother -- and settle an old score. Armed with a sewing machine and a flair for revenge, she turns heads, mends hearts, and shakes up the town that once cast her out. Get details online. |
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Saturday, July 12 at 4:15pm
Little, Big, and Far
Austrian astronomer Karl is at a crossroads in his life and work. He finds his physicist wife growing distant and his job being reshaped by environmental crises as thoughts about science, fascism, and his grandson’s future spin above his head. After attending a conference in Greece, Karl decides not to return home and heads for a small island in hopes of finding a dark enough sky to reconnect with the stars. Abandoned at a remote mountain trail, he ascends and waits for darkness to fall. Get details online. |
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Saturday, July 12 at 4:30pm
Chess Club at the 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. Age 6 years and older. Get details online. |
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Saturday, July 12 at 7pm
Dwyer Murphy - The House on Buzzards Bay
Books & Books and the Books & Books Literary Foundation are proud to present an evening with Dwyer Murphy discussing The House on Buzzards Bay. When a group of old college friends reunites for a summer vacation at a beach house in coastal Massachusetts, a sudden disappearance and the arrival of a seductive stranger threaten to unearth the darkest secrets of their relationships. He will be in conversation with Patricia Engel, author of The Faraway World. Get details online. |
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Saturday, July 12 at 7pm
Herp Tour at Deering Estate
Join a Deering Estate naturalist on a Herp Tour throughout the property’s restricted natural areas. This program offers a chance to understand local reptilian and amphibious neighbors in wild and urban habitats. The event begins with a sneak peek of Deering Estate’s live captive herp specimens. Participants will be granted the opportunity to observe some of these scaly, shelled, and amphibious residents including a few exotic species such as the boa constrictor (red-tailed boa). Get details online. |
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Saturday, July 12 at 9pm
Next Stop Comedy at Bay 13 Brewery
Next Stop Comedy brings the best comedians, top-tier talent from across the country, delivering high-energy performances. Next Stop Comedy guarantees big laughs, great vibes, and an experience you won’t want to miss. Get details online. |
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Saturday, July 12 at 11pm
Return of the Living Dead - 4K restoration - 40th Anniversary
Uneeda is a medical supply warehouse in Louisville that supplies cadavers to medical schools. Two of its bumbling employees, middle-aged Frank (James Karen) and newbie Freddy (Thom Mathews) unwittingly release vapors from a sealed canister that cause the dead to rise up again as zombies -- which is incredibly unfortunate since there is an abundance of dead bodies in the warehouse. From here begins the limitless possibilities of the capabilities of zombies. Get details online. |
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Sunday, July 13 at 10:30am
Mangos in Oil or Acrylic Painting Class
Capture a little bit of mango magic at this painting workshop and learn how to create colorfully vivid paintings from a variety of mangos. With the direction of instructor Carlos Gallostra, develop dynamic illustrative compositions from life in oil or acrylic paints. Learn and master techniques including layering, blending, and color mixing. All levels are welcome. Get details online. |
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Sunday, July 13 at 11am
E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial - Family Day on Aragon
A lonely boy discovers a stranded extra-terrestrial and forms an unbreakable bond, vowing to protect his new friend from government agents and help him find his way home. Steven Spielberg’s E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial is a timeless adventure filled with wonder, heart, and unforgettable moments that continue to captivate audiences of all ages. A hands-on art workshop inspired by E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial begins at 9:30am. Get details online. |
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Sunday, July 13 at 1pm
Conservation Workshop Series
Visit the Deering Estate Conservation Workshop for The Blue Carbon Revolution: Mangroves as Climate Change Champions. Ever wonder if a swamp could save the world? Well, it turns out mangroves might just be the planet’s secret weapon against climate change. Join University of Miami graduate student, Ivonne Batan, in a fascinating workshop that explores both restored and non-restored mangrove ecosystems using transects and coring samples to measure the total carbon stored in the soil. Get details online. |
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Sunday, July 13 at 5pm
Sierra Club - Bittersweet Muck
Watch Bittersweet Muck - a documentary about the hidden impact of sugarcane burning in Florida. Learn about the controversial practice of sugarcane burning and its impact on air quality, health, and the environment. Discover the untold stories of the resilient people living in Belle Glade, the unique “muck” soil that powers an industry, and the fight for cleaner, greener alternatives. This is an issue that the Sierra Club has been working on for years, with Chapter Rep Patrick Ferguson leading the efforts to transition to greener harvesting that has already been adopted in other parts of the world. This 5pm meeting offers social time, so please bring a plant-based dish to share with others for dinner before the meeting begins at 6pm at Coral Gables Congregational Church, 3011 Columbus Blvd, in the Fellowship Hall (west entrance). Get details and RSVP online. |
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Sunday, July 13 at 7pm
Miami Short Film Festival - Films from South America
Attend a special event at the Deering Estate Visitor Center theater -- Miami Short Film Festival, Miami-Dade Parks and Deering Estate Focus On: Films from South America. Get details online. |
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Monday, July 14 at 7pm
Michael Grunwald - We Are Eating the Earth
Books & Books and the Books & Books Literary Foundation are proud to present an evening with Michael Grunwald discussing We Are Eating the Earth: The Race to Fix Our Food System and Save Our Climate. From the author of New York Times bestseller The New New Deal, a groundbreaking piece of reportage from the trenches of the next climate war: the fight to fix our food system. This event is in partnership with the CLEO Institute. Get details online. |
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Tuesday, July 15 at 1pm
Threads of Kindness: Sewing & Quilting for a Cause
Attend the weekly gathering of sewing and quilting enthusiasts committed to making a difference one stitch at a time. This volunteer-led group creates handcrafted pillowcases for local charities and quilts to comfort children in foster care at the Pinecrest Library. Call 305-668-4571 or email: booke@mdpls.org. Ages 19 years and older. Get details online. |
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Tuesday, July 15 at 3pm
AAC Hurricane Preparedness Presentation 2025
The City of Coral Gables Fire Department, Emergency Management, and the Adult Activity Center present an informative session on how to be prepared for the 2025 Hurricane Season. Learn how to register for the Miami-Dade County Emergency & Evacuation Assistance Program (EEAP), the City of Coral Gables Emergency notification system, Everbridge Emergency Alerts and G.U.I.D.E. (Gables Unique Identification During Emergencies) and more. Complimentary valet parking is available across the street at The Palace. Get details online. |
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Wednesday, July 16 at 12:30pm
Enamel Guild South Explores the Art of Glass and Metal Fusion
Members of the Enamel Guild South meet at Pinecrest Library to discuss the art of enameling. Explore how powdered glass transforms into vibrant hues, fused onto metal under intense heat, unlocking endless creative possibilities. Call 305-668-4571 or email: booke@mdpls.org. Ages 19 years and older. Get details online. |
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Wednesday, July 16 at 4pm
Coral Gables Chamber - AI in Marketing
The Small Business Committee of the Coral Gables Chamber of Commerce presents: Impact: A Seminar Series for Small Business, focusing on Artificial Intelligence in Marketing with OptFirst Inc. founder and president John Kriney, at Fleming's Prime Steakhouse. Get details online. |
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Wednesday, July 16 from 6 to 8:30pm
Open Studio
Vist the Coral Gables Museum every other Wednesday for a series of creative mixers curated by The Things Lab and led by professional South Florida-based artists. These participatory sessions invite adults (18+) to explore the theme of things through hands-on art-making, storytelling, and personal expression, all while connecting with a vibrant community of fellow creatives. Each evening offers an opportunity to discover new artistic perspectives, meet new people, and unwind midweek in a welcoming, social atmosphere. Enjoy a cash bar on-site from 6 to 7pm featuring Lalo Tequila, with a complimentary drink for Young Associates Members. These summer gatherings lead up to the museum's fall exhibition 100 Years of Coral Gables Through Objects. Get details online. |
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Wednesday, July 16 at 7pm
Gary Shteyngart - Vera, or Faith: A Novel
The Books & Books Literary Foundation is proud to present an evening with Gary Shteyngart discussing Vera, or Faith: A Novel. He will be in conversation with Mitchell Kaplan. A poignant, sharp-eyed, and bitterly funny tale of a family struggling to stay together in a country rapidly coming apart, told through the eyes of their wondrous ten-year-old daughter, by the bestselling author of Super Sad True Love Story and Our Country Friends. Get details online. |
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Wednesday, July 16 at 7pm
South Florida Orchid Society
Dedicated to improving and conserving orchids through education and research, the South Florida Orchid Society meets at Pinecrest Gardens on the third Wednesday of the month. Get details online. |
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Wednesday, July 16 at 9pm
Karaoke Wednesday at Taurus
The City of Miami’s longest-running liquor license belongs to The Taurus, a Coconut Grove bar institution if there ever was one. Your local hub for live comedy and sports announced a pair of upgrades in the form of Masa Craft’s Cuban and Filipino-American style food menu along with Silver Dragon’s Karaoke That Cares! You'll find the host Rob The Rum Guy there every Wednesday night tweaking the vocals from 9pm to 1am, with specials just for karaoke night that include your first shot free when you sing, plus $10 Old Fashioned, $9 Gin or Vodka Gimlet, $9 Tommy-Style Margarita, and $8 Modelo beer at 3540 Main Highway. Call 305-529-6523. Get details online. |
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Thursday, July 17 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. |
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Thursday, July 17 at 4pm
Cinema & Chill - Captain America: Brave New World
Sit back, relax and enjoy some popular films at the Coconut Grove Library. Snack on some freshly made popcorn and connect with fellow film lovers. After meeting with newly elected U.S. President Thaddeus Ross, Sam finds himself in the middle of an international incident. He must discover the reason behind a nefarious global plot before the true mastermind has the entire world seeing red. Call 305-442-8695 or email: hernandezje@mdpls.org. Ages 13 years and older. Get details online. |
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Thursday, July 17 at 6pm
South Florida Jewelry Arts Guild
The South Florida Jewelry Arts Guild is a thriving jewelry arts community which includes artists working in metals, glass, seed beads, metal and polymer clays and others who incorporate both novel materials and techniques in their work. This dynamic group meets monthly for educational presentations, workshops and networking opportunities. Get details online. |
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Thursday, July 17 at 6:30pm
Botanical Ceramics Workshop
Unleash your creativity and connect with nature in this Botanical Ceramics Workshop at Pinecrest Gardens, hosted in partnership with Crafts & Drafts Miami. Transform delicate leaves and vibrant flowers gathered from the garden into stunning, one-of-a-kind ceramic art. Learn how to impress natural botanical elements into clay, creating intricate and beautiful textures onto a functional dish to take home. Get details online. |
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Thursday, July 17 at 7pm
Silvia Moreno-Garcia - The Bewitching
Books & Books and the Books & Books Literary Foundation is proud to present an evening with Silvia Moreno-Garcia discussing The Bewitching. Three women in three different eras encounter danger and witchcraft in this eerie multigenerational horror saga from the New York Times bestselling author of Mexican Gothic. Due to high demand, free tickets are now sold out. If you’d like to RSVP, a paid ticket is required. Get details online. |
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Thursday, July 17 at 7:30pm
Eddington
In May of 2020, a standoff between a small-town sheriff (Joaquin Phoenix) and mayor (Pedro Pascal) sparks a powder keg as neighbor is pitted against neighbor in Eddington, New Mexico. Get details online. |
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Thursday, July 17 at 7:30pm
Comedy Night with Michael Palascak
The Hub presents a hilarious summer night out featuring comedian Michael Palascak. Get details online. |
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Thursday, July 17 at 8pm
Live Jazz - Richard Bravo Jazz Trio
Grammy Award Winner Richard Bravo and his Jazz Trio are featured on Thursday evenings at Armstrong Jazz House. Made in Miami, winner of two Grammy awards, is a Latin jazz instrumental album by Camilo Valencia and Richard Bravo, featuring many guest musical appearances by Latin jazz artists including Arturo Sandoval, Milton Salcedo, and Luis Enrique. Get details online. |
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Thursday, July 17 at 8:20pm
Don't Let's Go to the Dogs Tonight
A 2024 South African drama film written and directed by Embeth Davidtz in her feature directorial debut, Don't Let's Go to the Dogs Tonight depicts 8-year-old Bobo's life on her family's Rhodesian farm during the Bush War's final stages. It explores the family's bond with Africa's land and the war's impact on the region and individuals through Bobo's perspective. Get details online. |
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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. |
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Friday, July 18 at 8pm
Step By Step
Actors’ Playhouse proudly presents the United States Premiere of Step By Step, a sharp, laugh-out-loud new play by Peter Quilter. Best known for End of the Rainbow -- the Broadway hit that inspired the Oscar-winning film Judy -- Quilter delivers another theatrical gem. In this fast-paced comedy, three women embark on a two-day hike to honor a late friend, each carrying a stone inscribed with a final message. But their journey quickly veers off course, becoming a hilarious and heartfelt exploration of friendship, grief, and the uphill climbs that shape us all. 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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Sunday, July 20 at 10am
Bike Tour - George Merrick’s Fountains and Waterways
Enjoy a cool bike ride led by Commissioner Rhonda Anderson around some of Coral Gables’ most beautiful liquid assets. See the waterway and other iconic historical water features including the historic Venetian Pool and the majestic De Soto Fountain. Get details online. |
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Monday, July 21 at 8:30pm
Coded Justice: An Evening with Stacey Abrams
The Books & Books Literary Foundation and Coral Gables Congregational Church invite you to an evening with nationally renowned author and leader Stacey Abrams as she discusses her gripping new thriller, Coded Justice, at Coral Gables Congregational Church. Get details online. |
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Thursday, July 31 at 7:30pm
Flavors of Fairchild - Chef Nicole Ponseca
Attend a special culinary evening at Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden curated by Chef Nicole Ponseca, the trailblazing restaurateur and author who redefined the presence of Filipino cuisine in America. Tickets are $175, with a discount for Fairchild members. Get details online. |
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Don't Panic
Bee Removal Service
When a swarm of bees appears on your property, don't panic. Call Roger Blanco to remove and relocate the bees to a proper hive where they can continue to pollinate local flowering trees and plants important to our local environment. From Islamorada to Miami, professional bee removal is just a phone call away. Call Roger Blanco: 786-376-7002. Get details online. |
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