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

looking west along North Greenway Drive, the Granada Golf Course is Florida's oldest 9-hole (par 36) golf course, established in 1925, featuring a restaurant and pro shop

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Coral Gables scenic photo illustrations © Robin and Robert Burr.

Friday, August 15 is National Lemon Meringue Pie Day, with appreciation for tart lemon curd and delicate meringue.

Friday, August 15, the third Friday in August, is Hawaii Statehood Day, celebrating the Pacific island chain's admission as a state on August 21, 1959.

Saturday, August 16 is National Rum Day, a time to appreciate the spirit of sugar cane, fermented, distilled and aged in wooden barrels throughout the tropical regions of the world.

Saturday, August 16 is Tell a Joke Day. The formal study of laughter and humor -- and their therapeutic effects on the human body from a psychological and physiological perspective -- is known as Gelotology.

Saturday, August 16, the third Saturday in August is National Honey Bee Awareness Day when beekeepers, beekeeping clubs and associations, and honey bee enthusiasts from across the United States celebrate honey bees and recognize their contribution to humans' everyday lives as a means of protecting this critical species.

Sunday, August 17, the third Sunday in August, is National Senior Citizens Day, commemorating the day President Franklin Roosevelt signed the Social Security Act in 1935. In 1988, President Ronald Reagan declared the third Sunday of August to be National Senior Citizens Day.

Tuesday, August 19 is World Photo Day, an annual celebration of the art and science of photography.

Tuesday, August 19 is National Aviation Day. In 1939 President Franklin Roosevelt proclaimed this day to coincide with the birthday of Orville Wright, who piloted the Wright Flyer.

Wednesday, August 20 is National Bacon Lovers Day, celebrating that smoky, savory, and a bit salty flavor from frying perfectly cured pork belly.

Thursday, August 21 is National Poets Day, a day to reflect on the art of poetry, the mastery of narrative poetry, dramatic poetry, and lyric poetry.

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

Join Before September 15
Free Solar Electric Installation for Qualified Buyers
Income eligible families in Miami-Dade County can qualify for a free 5 kilowatt solar electric system installed on their roof. This is an incredible opportunity for low to moderate income homeowners that own and occupy their home as a primary residence to offset their electric bill for 25 years or longer. Get details online.

Now Through August 31
August is Back-to-School Sales Tax Holiday
Florida’s 2025 Back-to-School Sales Tax Holiday continues through Monday, August 31. During the annual sales tax holiday period, tax is not due on the retail sale of many items considered essential to school and educational use, including clothing, footwear, wallets, bags, handbags, backpacks, fanny packs, and diaper bags with a sales price of $100 or less per item. Also included are certain school supplies with a sales price of $50 or less per item; learning aids and jigsaw puzzles with a sales price of $30 or less. Personal computers and certain computer-related accessories with a sales price of $1,500 or less, when purchased for noncommercial home or personal use. Get details online.

Thursday, August 14 at 7pm
Nobody 2
Workaholic assassin Hutch Mansell (Bob Odenkirk) takes his family on a much-needed vacation to the small tourist town of Plummerville. However, he soon finds himself in the crosshairs of a corrupt theme-park operator, a shady sheriff, and a bloodthirsty crime boss. Get details online.

Thursday, August 14 at 7pm
Joe Pan - Florida Palms: A Novel
Books & Books and the Books & Books Literary Foundation are proud to present an evening with Joe Pan discussing Florida Palms: A Novel. He will be in conversation with Reed Smith. The Outsiders meet Sons of Anarchy in this gripping debut about a group of young men dragged into a drug-running operation. Get details online.

Thursday, August 14 at 10pm
The Hidden Fortress - Akira Kurosawa
4K Restoration - A grand-scale adventure as only Akira Kurosawa could make one, The Hidden Fortress stars the inimitable Toshiro Mifune as a general charged with guarding his defeated clan’s princess (a fierce Misa Uehara) as the two smuggle royal treasure across hostile territory. Accompanying them are a pair of bumbling, conniving peasants who may or may not be their friends. This rip-roaring ride is among the director’s most beloved films and was a primary influence on George Lucas’s Star Wars. The Hidden Fortress delivers Kurosawa’s trademark deft blend of wry humor, breathtaking action, and compassionate humanity. Get details online.

Friday, August 15 at noon
Miami Spice Lunch at Beauty And The Butcher
Throughout August and September, Beauty And The Butcher offers a special Friday lunch menu with starters, mains and dessert for $35. Get details online.

Friday, August 15 at noon
Miami Spice Lunch at Thomas Keller’s Bouchon Bistro
Enjoy a taste of fine French bistro fare at Bouchon Bistro during Miami Spice with a special $35 three-course prix fixe lunch menu. Get details online.

Friday, August 15 at 3:30pm
Popcorn Pals: Fun Family Films
Bring family and friends to the Coral Gables Library for fun movies and enjoy some delicious popcorn. For more information and for the movie titles, please contact the branch at 305-442-8706 or email: massarellis@mdpls.org. All ages are welcome. Get details online.

Friday, August 15 at 7pm
Cleyvis Natera - The Grand Paloma Resort
Books & Books and the Books & Books Literary Foundation are proud to present an evening with Cleyvis Natera discussing The Grand Paloma Resort. A lush paradise in the Dominican Republic, at The Grand Paloma Resort the guests enjoy incredible luxury, and the staff is always eager to please -- that is, until they are pushed to the brink. This event is free and open to the public. Get details online.

Friday, August 15 at 7pm
Paul Hobbs' Wine Dinner at Fleming's
Sip and savor four Paul Hobbs wines, spanning two hemispheres -- Napa Valley, California and Mendoza, Argentina -- perfectly paired with a chef-curated menu at 2525 Ponce. Get details online.

Friday, August 15 at 7:10pm
Americana
A gallery of dynamic characters clash over the possession of a rare Native American artifact in this wildly entertaining modern-day western. After the artifact falls onto the black market, a shy waitress with big dreams (Sydney Sweeney) teams up with a lovelorn military veteran (Paul Walter Hauser) to gain possession of it, putting them in the crosshairs of a ruthless criminal (Eric Dane) working on behalf of a Western antiquities dealer (Simon Rex). Bloodshed ensues when others join the battle, including the leader of an indigenous group (Zahn McClarnon) and a desperate woman fleeing her mysterious past (Halsey). Get details online.

Friday, August 15 at 8pm
East Of Wall
An authentic portrait of female resilience in the New West inspired and played by the women and girls who live it, East of Wall is set in the Badlands of South Dakota. Tabatha, a young, rebellious rancher, who rescues and resells horses, must make hard decisions to deal with her fractured family, financial uncertainty of losing her ranch, and unresolved grief, all while providing refuge and the skills of the horse trade to a group of wayward neighborhood teens. Get details online.

Friday, August 15 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.

Saturday, August 16 from 9am to 1pm
Wellness Collective: A Morning to Pause
Pause Studio outdoors at The Plaza offers movement, recovery, and connection - an immersive wellness experience, featuring Miami’s top fitness studios, signature Pause recovery treatments, and a curated selection of wellness brand activations. $10 tickets benefit The Junior League of Miami. Get details online.

Saturday, August 16 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 at the Pinecrest Library. The book of the month is Pedro Páramo by Juan Rulfo. Call 305-668-4571 or email: booke@mdpls.org. Ages 19 years and older. Get details online.

Saturday, August 16 at 11am
Beach Scene Painting at Coconut Grove Library
Enjoy a guided step-by-step painting lesson of a peaceful beach scene using acrylic paint. Focus on blending, layering, and capturing light. Materials will be provided. Call 305-442-8695 or email: hernandezje@mdpls.org. Ages 9 years and older. Get details online.

Saturday, August 16 at 11am
Grape Anatomy Class: Floral Whites
Experience Grape Anatomy, led by James Beard Semi-finalist Allegra Angelo. Taste six classic grapes in a semi-blind format and sharpen your analytical skills. The theme is Floral Whites. Think: Riesling, Albariño, Viognier, Torrontes, Muscat, and Gewurztraminer. Working in teams of two, you’ll discover what makes these grapes similar and what makes them different. This is an educational-forward and highly interactive class for the ambitious beginner, as well as the advanced-level taster who appreciates more practice. Get details online.

Saturday, August 16 at 11am
Miami Film Lab Film Craft Conversation
Do you have an independent film looking for distribution? Attend an insider’s look at today’s theatrical landscape -- how to access art house cinemas, navigate the distribution process, and even get your film on the big screen yourself. With a background as a producer, Coral Gables Art Cinema's Brenda Moe understands filmmakers in a way few exhibitors do. Don’t miss this frank and insightful conversation on the current state of theatrical exhibition -- and how to connect your film with a wider audience. Get details online.

Saturday, August 16 at 1pm
City Beautiful Parks - Architectural Presentation
Attend an architectural lecture about the history of the structures and parks in the City of Coral Gables, followed by a interactive activity. This program will be presented by a 10th grade student and resident of the City of Coral Gables. Call the Coral Gables Library at 305-442-8706 or email: capleybr@mdpls.org. All ages are welcome. Get details online.

Saturday, August 16 at 2pm
Loving Mathew - Stage Reading
Area Stage is proud to open its doors for a special staged reading of Loving Mathew, the latest work from acclaimed actress and playwright Wendy Bryan Michaels (I Love You Phillip Morris, Rabbit Hole, My Sister Is So Gay). Experience this one-time-only event -- as a deeply moving story unfolds live on stage with themes of connection, perseverance, and the bonds that shape us. Featuring a talented ensemble of actors, Loving Mathew invites you to be part of their creative journey. Get details online.

Saturday, August 16 at 4pm
Magic: Stage/Grand Illusion, Parlor, Close-up & Mentalism
Enjoy an interactive, multi-media lecture on the different styles of magic at the Coral Gables Library, including a live performance featuring Master Magician, David Copperfield; Parlor Magic by Martin Lewis and Aldo Colombini; Mentalist and Psychic Entertainer, Alexander Beresford; and Close-up Miracles by Rick Alan. Presented by the International Brotherhood of Magicians. Call 305-442-8706 or email: capleybr@mdpls.org. Ages 12 years and older. Get details online.

Saturday, August 16 at 7pm
Zitz Sum Summer Spree
August is a great month to get reservations at great restaurants which are known to be difficult, like Zitz Sum. Chef Pablo Zitzmann's Seven Course Tasting Menu changes weekly, presented in a family style format conducive for sharing and celebrating. A challenge to find, the restaurant is located in the lobby at 396 Alhambra Circle in Suite 155. Call 786-409-6920. Get details online.

Saturday, August 16 at 9pm
Raising Arizona
This screening is sponsored by Michael Worley and Jeffrey Garcia, who will be introducing the film. Nicolas Cage, Holly Hunter and John Goodman lead an all-star cast in Ethan and Joel Coen’s celebrated comedy Raising Arizona. Once he decides to give up crime, a small-time robber (Cage) proposes to a pretty cop (Hunter). But when the newlyweds learn they can’t conceive a baby, they decide to steal one from a couple who seem to have one to spare — since they just had quintuplets. Get details online.

Saturday, August 16 at 10pm
Don't Tell Mommy - Speakeasy on Ponce
Adventurers might want to discover a secret speakeasy on Ponce that opens for late night cocktails on the weekend. Don't Tell Mommy, hidden in plain sight behind a velvet curtain at 2415 Ponce, offers late night fun and quality libations if you know the secret code. Call 786-762-2905 from an undisclosed location.

Sunday, August 17 at 10am
Canopy Bike tour - George Merrick’s Vision
Enjoy a leisurely ride with Bike Walk Coral Gables down some of Gables’ shadiest streets, many of which are lined by trees planted by George Merrick 100 years ago. On this tour, guided by a local expert, you will learn about the lush treescape that defines the City Beautiful movement -- a reform philosophy of North American architecture and urban planning that flourished during the 1890s and 1900s with the intent of introducing beautification and monumental grandeur in cities. Meet at the Coral Gables Museum to start the tour. Get details online.

Sunday, August 17 from 11:30am to 3pm
Sunday Brunch At Mamey
Get an exclusive taste of Mamey’s tantalizing brunch menu made with local, fresh ingredients and bold flavor combinations -- chic farm-to-table cuisine with Asian, Caribbean and Polynesian influences -- every Sunday at THesis Hotel. Get details online.

Sunday, August 17 at 1pm
Good Morning
Director Yajujiro Ozu’s endearing Good Morning (1959) is a lighthearted take on the filmmaker’s perennial theme of the challenges of inter­generational relationships. The movie tells the story of two young boys who stop speaking in protest after their parents refuse to buy a television set. Ozu weaves a wealth of subtle gags through a family portrait as rich as those of his dramatic films, mocking the foibles of the adult world through the eyes of his child protagonists. Shot in stunning color and set in a suburb of Tokyo where housewives gossip about the neighbors’ new washing machine and unemployed husbands look for work as door-to-door salesmen. Get details online.

Sunday, August 17 at 7pm
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 35th Anniversary
Four baby turtles come in contact with a mysterious substance called ooze and then are transformed into human sized crime fighters. The leader of the turtles is a human sized rat who has come into contact with the same green ooze. The rat was a former pet of a ninja master and therefore uses his skills to train the four turtles in martial arts. They befriend a local journalist and with her help attempt to find the group behind a crime wave in New York City. Get details online.

Monday, August 18 at 11am
Trace Your Family - Beginning Genealogy Series
The Genealogical Society of Greater Miami provides starter classes for those wishing to trace their family genealogical history. This class is free and open to the public. Get details online.

Monday, August 18 at 5pm
Pasta Mondays at Salumeria 104
The weekly Pasta Monday menu at Salumeria 104 includes authentic Italian pasta dishes for $19. The tagliatelle with classic Bolognese; the Gragnano spaghetti with cherry tomatoes, garlic, Calabrian chili oil, and bottarga; house-made Ricotta Cheese Cavatelli tomato sauce, basil or Chitarra pasta, tossed in cheese wheel, with black pepper. Get details online.

Monday August 18 at 7pm
Mamoru Hosada’s The Boy And The Beast
One day only showing. Kyuta slips into an alternate universe where he is raised by the bear-man, Kumatetsu. Kyuta is eventually thrust into an adventure that spans both worlds. Get details online.

Monday, August 18 at 7pm
Miami Writers Workshop
Attend a workshop with international best selling author R. M Romero for an evening of writing craft and community at Books & Books. Get details online.

Monday, August 18 at 8pm
Palms & Poetry
A collaboration between the Miami Poetry Club and Books & Books, Palms & Poetry is an event focusing on the power of words to inspire community. Whether you’re a poet, a listener, or simply a wanderer seeking solace in the art of expression, you’re welcome to attend every third Monday of the month. Get details online.

Tuesday, August 19 at 11:30am
Women's Business Network Luncheon
The WBN three course luncheon and networking event takes place at the THesis Hotel Miami, 1350 S. Dixie Hwy. Get details online.

Tuesday, August 19 at 7pm
Shingo Nigiri Nights
Experience a serious level of Omotenashi -- true hospitality in Japanese culture -- at this intimate 14 seat Michelin star omakase by Chef Shingo Akikuni at the La Palma building at 112 Alhambra Circle. In August and September, his exclusive summer experience is Nigiri Nights -- a 16-course menu centered around seasonal nigiri for $180 per guest. Reserve well in advance. Get details online.

Tuesday, August 19 at 7:30pm
Strike Up The Band
Teenage drummer Jimmy Connors (Mickey Rooney) dreams of winning the contest for school bands hosted by popular band leader Paul Whiteman (himself). In order to enter, Jimmy and his pals, including charming vocalist Mary Holden (Judy Garland), must accumulate $200 for the train ride to Chicago, where the contest will be held. Jimmy and his friends decide to put on an epic student play to raise the funds they need, but a sudden illness threatens to cost the band their chance. Get details online.

Tuesday, August 19 at 8pm
Armstrong Jazz House Live Music
The Avery Linderman Jazz Trio plays live at Armstrong Jazz House on Tuesday evenings. As a accomplished jazz guitarist and Adjunct Professor at Frost School of Music at the University of Miami, Avery is also an instructor at Miami Fine Arts Academy. Get details online.

Wednesday, August 20 at 12:30pm
Enamel Guild South Meeting
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.

Wednesday, August 20 at 6pm
Avoid Becoming Victim of Investment Fraud
Learn about the mission of the Securities and Exchange Commission and how to guard yourself against fraudsters who target seniors and others. Lisa Roberts, Esquire and Christine Lynch, Esquire of the Miami Regional Office of the SEC, will share their experiences and examples of red flags of fraud. The SEC encourages people to do research and ask questions before they invest. Call the Coral Gables Library at 305-442-8706 or email: capleybr@mdpls.org. Ages 18 years and older. Get details online.

Wednesday, August 20 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.

Thursday, August 21 at 7pm
Eden
Director Ron Howard’s Eden unravels the shocking true story of a group of disillusioned outsiders (Jude Law, Ana de Armas, Vanessa Kirby, Daniel Brühl, and Sydney Sweeney) who abandon civilization, settling on a remote, uninhabited island only to discover that the greatest threat isn’t the brutal climate or deadly wildlife, but each other. As tensions spiral and desperation takes hold, a twisted power struggle unfolds, leading to betrayal, violence, and the deaths of half the colony. Get details online.

Thursday, August 21 at 7pm
Miami Hurricanes Soccer vs Florida Atlantic Owls
The Miami Hurricanes women's soccer team is scheduled to host the Florida Atlantic Owls at Cobb Stadium in Coral Gables. Get details online.

Thursday, August 21 from 5 to 7pm
Ski Club Happy Hour on Biscayne Bay
Enjoy Happy Hour prices on fabulous food and drinks with the Miami Ski Club members and friends at the Coconut Grove Sailing Club. Get details online.

Thursday, August 21 at 7:05pm
Relay
Riz Ahmed plays a world class fixer who specializes in brokering lucrative payoffs between corrupt corporations and the individuals who threaten their ruin. He keeps his identity a secret through meticulous planning and always follows an exacting set of rules. But when a message arrives one day from a potential client (Lily James), needing his protection just to stay alive, the rules quickly start to change. Get details online.https://www.amctheatres.com/movies/relay-79535

Thursday, August 21 at 7:30pm
Tyreek McDole at the Congregational Church
Experience the voice of Tyreek McDole at the Congregational Church. This 24-year-old Haitian-American vocalist shines brilliantly in the bustling New York music scene. With a string of prestigious awards to his name, Tyreek stands out as a rising star in the music world, winning first place in the Sarah Vaughan International Jazz Vocal Competition. With his roots firmly planted in the musical soil of the Caribbean, New York, Florida, and beyond, Tyreek is leaving an indelible mark on the vibrant tapestry of worldwide music. Get details and purchase tickets online.

Thursday, August 21 at 10pm
Yojimbo - Akira Kurosawa
New 4K Restoration - The incomparable Toshiro Mifune stars in Akira Kurosawa’s visually stunning and darkly comic Yojimbo. To rid a terror-stricken village of corruption, wily masterless samurai Sanjuro turns a range war between two evil clans to his own advantage. Remade twice, by Sergio Leone and Walter Hill, this exhilarating genre-twister remains one of the most influential and entertaining films of all time. Get details online.

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