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

in Cartegena Plaza at Cocoplum Circle, the sculpture of old comfortable shoes honors poet Luis Carlos López of Cartegena, Colombia and his famous work A Mi Ciudad Nativa, inscribed on the attached plaque -- a gift from city to city created by sculptor Hector Lombana

click on the image to see enlargement.

Coral Gables scenic photo illustrations © Robin and Robert Burr.

Friday, October 24 is Champagne Day, celebrated on the fourth Friday of October, a day for Champagne lovers around the world to celebrate with their favorite sparkling wine -- initiated in 2009 by Californian blogger and wine tutor, Chris Oggenfus.

Friday, October 24 is Bologna Day, celebrating the classic deli meat, a cured and cooked sausage commonly used for sandwiches, named for the city in Italy.

Sunday, October 26 is Howl at the Moon Night, a warm-up for upcoming Halloween festivities.

Monday, October 27 is American Beer Day, so it seems rather obvious to enjoy some finely crafted American brew with friends.

Friday, October 31 is Halloween, a time for costumes, spooky pumpkins, haunted houses, graveyard scenes, wicked decorations and neighborhood events for children. The traditional "trick or treat" involves payment of some form of treat, while the trick refers to an idle threat to perform mischief on the property.

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

Save The Date
Saturday, November 1 at 6pm
One Night in the Tropics 2025
The University of Floridas Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS) Tropical Research and Education Center invites you to attend their annual One Night In The Tropics fundraiser at 18905 SW 280 Street. The event is hosted on the first Saturday in November, which is recognized as Farmers Month in Miami-Dade County. Enjoy good food, great music and dancing, and the company of UF/IFAS TREC's world-class scientists amid tropical fruit-filled groves and ornamental plants. For more information, contact Monique Scoggin at 786-217-9226 or get details online. 

Save The Date
Sat/Sun, November 8–9 from 12:30 to 5pm
Miami Rum Renaissance Festival returns to Coral Gables
Presenting the legacy Miami Rum Festival’s 16th anniversary celebration — attracting rum experts, professionals and enthusiasts from more than 30 countries for a fabulous rum discovery weekend in Coral Gables. Attendees can enjoy a selection of hundreds of fine rums from the Caribbean and beyond during the weekend of November 8–9, with seminars by leading rum experts and professionals. Discover a bounty of new rums to be revealed -- and old favorites on display -- plus a wide selection of luxury, limited edition and vintage rums for connoisseurs. Advance tickets are $69 online before November 1st; or $89 for early access VIP admission. Get details online. https://www.rumrenaissance.com

Thursday, October 23 at 6:15pm
Ballad Of A Small Player
Lord Doyle (Colin Farrell) is laying low in Macau -- spending his days and nights on the casino floors, drinking heavily and gambling what little money he has left. Struggling to keep up with his fast-rising debts, he is offered a lifeline by the mysterious Dao Ming (Fala Chen), a casino employee with secrets of her own. However, in hot pursuit is Cynthia Blithe (Tilda Swinton) -- a private investigator ready to confront Doyle with what he is running from. As Doyle tries to climb to salvation, the confines of reality start to close in. Get details online.

Thursday, October 23 at 6:30pm
Fall Cocktail Class hosted by Giovanny Gutierrez
Meet up at Beauty & the Butcher for an intimate evening of cocktails, conversation, and culinary bites. Led by Giovanny Gutierrez, this hands-on mixology class will guide you through seasonal cocktail recipes and techniques -- perfect for both enthusiasts and beginners. Get details online.

Thursday, October 23 at 7pm
Regretting You
Based on the bestselling book, Regretting You introduces audiences to Morgan Grant (Allison Williams) and her daughter Clara (Mckenna Grace) as they explore what’s left behind after a devastating accident reveals a shocking betrayal and forces them to confront family secrets, redefine love, and rediscover each other. Regretting You is a story of growth, resilience, and self-discovery in the aftermath of tragedy, also starring Dave Franco and Mason Thames with Scott Eastwood and Willa Fitzgerald. Get details online.

Thursday, October 23 at 8:15pm
Springsteen: Deliver Me From Nowhere
The film stars Jeremy Allen White as Springsteen and focuses on the making of his 1982 album Nebraska. It is directed by Scott Cooper and explores Springsteen's struggles with the pressures of fame and his past. Get details online.

Friday, October 24 from noon to 10pm
National Champagne Day at Americana Kitchen
Raise a glass to National Champagne Day at Americana Kitchen with exclusive, all-day Taittinger by-the-glass and bottle specials -- a sparkling celebration of elegance and effervescence. Get details online.

Friday, October 24 from 1 to 4pm
AAC Halloween Spooktacular 2025
Enjoy a bit of Hocus Pocus at the Adult Activity Center's Spooktacular Halloween Bash with gastronomic creations, bodacious libations, and a spooky tunes for all to do the monster mash. Costumes are encouraged. Call 305-461-6765 or email: aacinfo@coralgables.com. Tickets for residents and non-residents are available. Get details online.

Friday, October 24 from 6 to 9pm
Friends of Gables High 75th Celebration
Reflecting on the year 1950 as the beginning of Coral Gables High School, the Friends of Coral Gables will host a 75th anniversary event at the school (450 Bird Road) from 6 to 9pm celebrating tradition, spirits and community with a pep rally and campus tours. This is a free event open to all school families, alumni, friends and neighbors. Get details online.

Friday, October 24 at 6pm
Alma de Guerrero - Soul of a Warrior Solo Exhibition
Visit Pedrido Arte Gallery at 290 Miracle Mile next to Miracle Theatre to experience the solo exhibit Alma de Guerrero by masterful and talented Mario Almaguer (Cuba, 1955). Coral Gables newest art gallery is extremely proud to present sculptures, drawings and paintings by Almaguer. Working in Miami since 1994, Almaguer is an established creator. Focusing primarily on sculpture, this artist creates hand molded and manipulated works of art inspired in the life he leads -- the past, divine imagination, and his internal architecture. Along with his strong and bold black steel sculptures, various drawings and paintings express the organic structures and forms that seem to devour him. Contemplate and explore the soul of the warrior Mario Almaguer in the heart of Coral Gables at Pedrido Arte Gallery. Get details online.

Friday, October 24 at 6pm
Bites and Beats at Mamey
Enjoy delicious bites and fresh new cocktails inspired by the tropical flavors of the Caribbean, Asia, and Latin America with contemporary DJ-curated music at Thesis Hotel's Mamey restaurant and lounge on Fridays at 6pm. Get details online.

Friday, October 24 at 7pm
UM Volleyball vs Virgina Tech
The UM Women's Volleyball team hosts the Virgina Tech Hokies at the UM's Knight Sports Complex. Get details online.

Fri/Sat, October 24–25 from 7 to 11pm
Garden Of Shadows at Fairchild
For two unforgettable nights, wander eerie trails, uncover hidden bars, and revel in electrifying performances at Fairchild Gardens. From spooky tram rides to glow stick dance parties, this is a fabulous Halloween-theme evening. Elevate your experience with cocktails, mocktails, gourmet picnic baskets and a haunted birdhouse. Get details online.

Friday, October 24 at 7pm
All I Ever Wanted
A powerful seven-year chronicle of resilience and reinvention, All I Ever Wanted follows former NBA star Greivis Vásquez as he confronts a devastating injury and the emotional, physical, and financial aftermath of life after basketball -- featuring insights from NBA icons like Kevin Durant, Kyle Lowry, and Manu Ginobili. Get details online.

Friday, October 24 at 7pm
Jessica Guerrieri - Between the Devil and the Deep Blue Sea
Books & Books is proud to present an evening with Jessica Guerrieri discussing her debut novel, Between the Devil and the Deep Blue Sea, which won the Maurice Prize for Fiction from her alma mater, UC Davis. Swept off her feet by the gentle charm of Lucas O'Connor, Leah's unexpected pregnancy changes the course of her carefree and nomadic existence. Over a decade and three children later, Leah is unraveling. She resents the world in which her artistic aspirations have been sidelined by the overwhelming demands of motherhood, and the ever-present rift between herself and her mother-in-law, Christine, is best dulled by increasingly fuller glasses of wine. Jessica will be in conversation with Books & Books's very own Cortney Casey. This event is free and open to the public. Books will be available for purchase the night of the event. Get details online.

Friday, October 24 at 7:30pm
Jennifer Lucy Cook & Frost Chorale - Frost High School Choral Invitational
Attend an inspiring evening of choral excellence at Gusman Concert Hall as Dr. Matthew Brady and Frost Chorale combine with the region's most talented high school vocalists for a powerful musical experience featuring the music and musical leadership of acclaimed composer and lyricist, Jennifer Lucy Cook. Cook specializes in music for the stage and screen, choral work, and pop songwriting. Get details online.

Friday, October 24 at 8pm
Harry Clarke
Mark H. Dold (Appropriate, The Lehman Trilogy) delivers a mesmerizing, shape-shifting performance in this wickedly funny, sexually charged thriller by Obie Award winner David Cale. Shy Midwesterner Philip Brugglestein reinvents himself as the seductive, cocky Londoner Harry Clarke, moving to New York and charming his way into a wealthy family’s life. But as his web of lies deepens, his reckless behavior threatens to unravel more than just his persona. The play continues through November 2. Get details online.

Friday, October 24 at 8pm
The Spitfire Grill
Based on the 1996 film and newly revised in 2024, The Spitfire Grill is a heartwarming and inspirational musical about perseverance and family. Featuring a gorgeous, soulful score that blends folk and Americana, the story follows Percy, a troubled young parolee searching for a fresh start. Inspired by a page from an old travel book, she ventures to a small Wisconsin town aching with longing and regret. While working at the Spitfire Grill, Percy discovers the healing power of community, reawakening the town’s capacity for rebirth, forgiveness, and hope. The play continues until November 2. Get details online.

Friday, October 24 at 9pm
Candlelight: A Haunted Evening of Halloween Classics
Enjoy an eerie evening with musical Halloween Classics performed by Listeso String Quartet at Hotel Colonnade under the gentle glow of candlelight. Get details online.

Friday, October 24 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, October 25 at 10am
Matheson Mangrove Kayak Trek
Embark on an immersive adventure into the allure of Biscayne Bay's mangroves with Miami EcoAdventures. Traverse nature's saltwater trees alongside a knowledgeable guide to discover native wildlife. Prepare to be captivated by Biscayne Bay's beauty on this unforgettable journey of discovery. Get details online.

Saturday, October 25 from 11:30am to 4pm
Vinya Table Saturday Brunch
Enjoy a fine brunch menu with sparkling wines by the glass and creative cocktails at Vinya Table on Miracle Mile. Get details online.

Saturday, October 25 from 1 to 3pm
Gentle Trick or Treat at RBO Park
Bring the kids to Ruth Bryan Owen Waterway Park at 3940 Granada Blvd. for Trick-or-Treat and play games in the park. Activities include a photo station, storybook walk, safe maze, art and sensory stations. Features include nothing scary; no expectations to speak, act, or dress in a certain way; no masked adults; a quiet area; limited crowd size. Get details online.

Saturday, October 25 at 1pm
Parasitoids: Nature's Biological Control
This class introduces the fascinating world of insect parasitoids, small organisms that depend on other insects to complete their life cycles. Participants will examine insect specimens under the microscope and learn how these relationships help maintain balance in ecosystems. Along the way, learn basic concepts in parasitology and explore several common parasitic interactions found in nature. The class will also touch on how scientists use these relationships in ecological research. Get details online.

Saturday, October 25 at 2pm
Financial Literacy & Career Readiness: Empowering the Next Generation
This student-led initiative at Pinecrest Library provides underserved Miami students with practical financial literacy and career readiness skills. Through interactive workshops, mentorship, and hands-on activities, participants will learn budgeting, saving, investing, entrepreneurship, and workplace essentials. The program empowers young people to make informed financial decisions, build professional confidence, and prepare for diverse future opportunities. Call 305-668-4571 or email: booke@mdpls.org. Ages 13 years and older. Get details online.

Saturday, October 25 from 2 to 4pm
Halloween Doggie Costume Contest the Museum
The annual Doggie Costume Contest, presented by the Coral Gables Museum as part of Trick-or-Treat on the Mile, is one of the city’s most anticipated Halloween traditions. This free, family-friendly event turns Downtown Coral Gables into a festive stage where dogs showcase imaginative costumes and compete for prizes in multiple categories. Alongside the parade, guests can enjoy vendors, local businesses, and community partners, creating a lively marketplace that highlights the Museum’s role as a cultural hub and reinforces its commitment to civic engagement and local culture. Get details online.

Saturday, October 25 at 2pm
Introduction to Coding with Scratch
Learn the basics of coding with Scratch, an interactive coding language at the Coconut Grove Library. Create your own games and animations while mastering the basics of programming in this peer-to-peer workshop. Laptops provided for each participant. Registration is required. Call 305-442-8695 or email: hernandezje@mdpls.org. Ages 8 to 16 years old. Get details online.

Saturday, October 25 from 3 to 6pm
Trick-or-Treat on the Mile
Bring the family to enjoy a special treat as Miracle Mile transforms into a Halloween haven for the city’s Trick-or-Treat on the Mile event. Come in costume to participate in an array of activities, including face painting, balloon artistry, book readings, and a magic show. Participating businesses along Miracle Mile provide candy to eager trick-or-treaters. This event is free to the public. Get details online. 

Saturday, October 25 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, October 25 at 6:30pm
Candlelight Open Air: A Haunted Evening of Halloween Classics
Discover music inspired by Halloween, performed by Collins Quartet, at Pinecrest Gardens under the gentle glow of candlelight. The second show begins at 9pm. Get details online.

Saturday, October 25 at 7pm
Hurricane Football at Hard Rock Stadium
The UM Hurricanes football team takes on the Stanford Cardinal football team at Hard Rock Stadium; broadcast on ESPN. Get details online.

Saturday, October 25 at 7:30pm
Dancing in the Makrokosmos - Chamber Music Series
Percussion ignites the evening at Gusman Concert Hall with Takemitsu’s Rain Tree, Ignatowicz-Glińska’s Passacaglia, and Viñao’s Dance Groove Drifting. Guest pianists Gloria Chien and Ieva Jokūbavičiūtė follow with a four-hand set of Bach chorales and Ravel’s La Valse. The grand finale is Crumb’s cosmic Makrokosmos III -- —a seldom-heard masterpiece and a rare chance to experience it live. Get details online.

Saturday, October 25 at 8pm
The Phoenician Scheme
The University of Miami’s Cinematic Arts Commission invites you to a free screening of The Phoenician Scheme at Cosford Cinema. Wealthy businessman Zsa-zsa Korda appoints his only daughter, a nun, as sole heir to his estate. As Korda embarks on a new enterprise, they soon become the target of scheming tycoons, foreign terrorists and determined assassins. Admission is free and no tickets required. Get details online.

Saturday, October 25 at 9pm
The Rocky Horror Picture Show With Live Shadowcast
Fasten your garter belt and come up to the lab and see what’s on the slab. It’s The Rocky Horror Picture Show, a screamingly funny, sinfully twisted salute to sci-fi, horror, B-movies and rock music, all rolled into one deliciously decadent morsel. The madcap musical mayhem begins when rain-soaked Brad and Janet take refuge in the castle of Dr. Frank-N-Furter, a mad scientist from outer space who is about to unveil his greatest creation -- and have a bit of fun with his reluctant guests. Join Tim Curry, Barry Bostwick, Susan Sarandon and rock star Meat Loaf in the most popular cult classic of all time. This event includes a live shadow cast performance by The Faithful Handymen and a prop bag to use during the show. Another performance is scheduled for midnight. Get details online.

Sunday, October 26 at 10:30am
Design Principles for Creating a Tropical Cottage Garden
The creative principles Gertrude Jekyll established are still heavily utilized in contemporary landscape design and remain just as applicable to the gardens of South Florida as they are to the temperate climate of her native England. Instructor Victor Lazzari is landscape designer, garden writer, and horticulturist originally from the hilly farm country of Maryland. Get details online.

Sunday, October 26 at 1pm
Opera Preview: Silent Night
Music and history intertwine in a program at Coral Gables Congregational Church commemorating the Christmas Truce of 1914, when opposing soldiers paused World War I combat to share in the holiday spirit. Inspired by Silent Night, the Pulitzer Prize-winning opera by Kevin Puts, the event features performances by Florida Grand Opera Studio Artists alongside commentary from historians Dr. Jessica Adler and Dr. Rebecca Friedman. Presented in partnership with Florida Grand Opera, the program offers an early glimpse of Silent Night, which runs November 15 through December 6 as part of the opera’s season. Get details online.

Sunday, October 26 at 1pm
UM Volleyball vs Virgina Cavaliers
The UM Women's Volleyball team hosts the Virgina Cavaliers at the UM's Knight Sports Complex. Get details online.

Sunday, October 26 at 2pm
Music in Beautiful Spaces: Schubert and Dvořák at the Museum
South Beach Chamber Ensemble presents two masterpieces of the string quartet repertoire: Schubert’s String Quartet No. 13 in A minor (Rosamunde), a late chamber work infused with lyrical depth and emotional contrast, and Dvořák’s String Quartet No. 12 in F major, Op. 96 (American), composed during his time in the United States and celebrated for its vibrant folk-inspired themes. Together, these works highlight the expressive range of chamber music, from Schubert’s poignant Romantic voice to Dvořák’s joyful synthesis of folk idioms and symphonic tradition. Get details online.

Sunday, October 26 at 2pm
Biltmore Hotel Tour by Dade Heritage Trust
Join Dade Heritage Trust's knowledgeable and personable guides for this informative walking tour of the Historic Landmark Biltmore Hotel and Resort. Get details online.

Sunday, October 26 at 3:45pm
Punch-Drunk Love
Barry Egan (Sandler) is just trying to get by with a boring office job and crippling anxiety exacerbated by his seven sisters. When Lena Leonard (Emily Watson) orchestrates a meet cute with a harmonium and a car crash, Barry’s world begins to get a little bit brighter. Along the way, he exploits a loophole in a Healthy Choice promotion on airline miles by buying crates of pudding and has a run in with Dean Trumball (Philip Seymour Hoffman in one of his most memorable performances) who runs a call center out of a mattress store in Provo, Utah. With interstitials video pieces by contemporary artist Jeremy Blake and a score by the ever present Jon Brion to bolster the whole thing, it’s no wonder PTA snagged best directing honors at Cannes for a romcom like no other. Get details online.

Sunday, October 26 from 6 to 8pm
Pumpkin Float at the Country Club
Families get to carve a pumpkin, enjoy some ghoulish snacks, and watch the spooky Jack-o-lanterns float in the pool at the Coral Gables Country Club. Prizes are awarded in pumpkin carving categories: scariest, most creative, and cutest. Costumes are encouraged. Get details online.

Sunday, October 26 at 8:15pm
Blue Moon
On the evening of March 31, 1943, legendary lyricist Lorenz Hart confronts his shattered self-confidence in Sardi’s bar as his former collaborator Richard Rodgers celebrates the opening night of his ground-breaking hit musical Oklahoma! Blue Moon revels in a fine mind and a great soul, and Hawke’s embodiment of both is exalted and startling. His makeup renders him unrecognizable and is eerily compelling, while his vocal self-transformation is nothing short of miraculous. Get details online.

Monday, October 27 at 7pm
H.S. Cross - Amanda
The Books & Books Literary Foundation is proud to present an evening with H.S. Cross discussing Amanda. This event is free and open to the public and books will be available for purchase the night of the event. Get details online.

Tuesday, October 28 at 9am
Coral Gables 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, October 28 at 10am
Realtor Showcase at Coral Gables Chamber
Learn everything you ever wanted to know about the city's Centennial plans, new projects and developments, building, zoning, and permitting, public educational institutions, community amenities, and more at the Coral Gables Country Club. This event is presented jointly by the Chamber's Business and Education and Real Estate Committees. Get details online.

Tuesday, October 28 at 11am
Schnitzel Tuesday at Fritz And Franz Bierhaus
Meet up with friends at Fritz and Franz Bierhaus for the Tuesday Schnitzel Special all day long; and Wednesday to Friday during lunch from 11am to 3pm. Fritz And Franz Bierhaus offers authentic German and Bavarian cuisine, a fantastic selection of imported beer on tap (order Das Boot size if you dare). There's a fine selection of wine and a full liquor bar with cocktails. Try the oven roasted pork shank weekly specials, the gourmet burgers, the brats, Swabian käsespätzle pasta, the Rib-Eye Steak Au Poivre, and the best German potato salad in South Florida. After the meal, try a shot of schnapps or honey liqueur. The outdoor plaza is an ideal setting for gatherings. Call 305-774-1883. Get details online.

Tuesday, October 28 from 6 to 10pm
Jackson Family Wine Dinner at the Biltmore
Attend the Biltmore Hotel Coral Gables communal-style dinner featuring Jackson Family Wines, hosted by Chef Ciro Leoni, Francesco Pescatore and Sommelier Jorge Lopez. Known for their commitment to quality and sustainability, Jackson Family Wines produces some of California’s finest wines, including highly regarded Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, and Cabernet Sauvignon. Guests will enjoy a lively evening with expertly paired dishes that highlight the elegance and complexity of these world-class wines. Get details online.

Tuesday, October 28 at 7pm
Broadway, Books & the Arts - One Night Only
Books & Books is proud to present Broadway, Books & the Arts — One Night Only at Books & Books. Broadway meets Miami’s arts scene in a lively evening with three powerhouse members of Funding Arts Network (FAN), the nonprofit fueling exceptional visual and performing arts across Miami-Dade. Get details online.

Tuesday, October 28 at 7pm
The Halloween Bar At JohnMartin's Kickoff
Through November 2nd, Coral Gables’ favorite pub transforms into The Halloween Bar. Sip on creepy cocktails while surrounded by eerie decorations and experience a fright-filled celebration that lasts all October long. Whether you’re looking for a spooky night out with friends or just want to enjoy a festive drink, The Halloween Bar is your go-to Halloween destination on Miracle Mile. Get details online.

Tuesday, October 28 at 6pm
L.A L.A End
Attend a special screening of L.A. L.A End, featuring a reception at 6pm and post-film Q&A with the film’s director, Chantal Stoman before the 7pm showing, along with Coral Gables Art Cinema’s Executive Director and Director of Programming, Brenda Moe. Guided by a Marilyn look-alike who walks the streets of Los Angeles in search of faded glories, the film confronts the disconnect between the dream once sold to the world and the disenchanted reality of a city where cinema’s sacred spaces have vanished. Through encounters, archival echoes, and urban exploration, this film paints the intimate portrait of a woman and, through her, the portrait of a disappearing myth. Get details online.

Tuesday, October 28 at 7pm
Randi Weingarten - Why Fascists Fear Teachers
The Books & Books Literary Foundation is proud to present an evening with Randi Weingarten discussing Why Fascists Fear Teachers: Public Education and the Future of Democracy. She will be in conversation with Jim DeFede. This event is free and open to the public and books will be available for purchase the night of the event. Attacks on schools and teachers have long been a hallmark of fascist regimes: Throughout history, as many dictators rose to power they began banning books and controlling curriculum. Fascists fear teachers because teachers foster an educated and empowered population that can see past propaganda and scare tactics. Fascists fear teachers because they teach young people how to think for themselves. This event takes place at Coral Gables Congregational Church, 3010 De Soto Blvd. Get details online.

Tuesday, October 28 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. The program is "What Makes a Hammock a Hotspot? Migratory Bird Habitat Preferences in Urban Miami" - Noah Frade. Come early or stay late to enjoy refreshments, socialize and browse the merchandise and raffle tables. The raffle follows the program. Get details online.

Tuesday, October 28 at 7:30pm
Student Originals and Arrangements
Attend an evening performance of original music and arrangements by members of the Frost Studio Jazz Band, accompanied by The Stamps Jazz Quintet at Gusman Concert Hall. Get details online.

Wednesday, October 29 from 5:30 to 8:30pm
Howl-O-Ween Pawrade at Coral Gables Women's Club
Coral Gables Women's Club invites the public to celebrate furry friends this Halloween. Bring your beloved pups to their first annual dog costume parade -- or find one to adopt. Coral Gables Women's Club is located at 1009 East Ponce. Get details online.

Wednesday, October 29 at 6pm
Ghosts: Spirits will Manifest - Brotherhood of Magicians
Celebrate Halloween early for a fun-filled spooky mentalist magic show at the Coral Gables Library filled with surprises and the spirit of ghosts. Presented by Magician Alexander Beresford and the International Brotherhood of Magicians. Call 305-442-8706 or email: capleybr@mdpls.org. Ages 12 years and older. Get details online.

Wednesday, October 29 at 6pm
Septic To Sewer Conversion Meeting
19 new sewer basins have been proposed in the program to convert septic to sewer systems. The S2S Program aligns with the Miami-Dade County Connect 2 Protect initiative, which aims to transition properties from septic to sewer in order to reduce pollution, protect groundwater and improve resilience against sea level rise. Many existing septic systems were installed decades ago and are now failing due to age, soil conditions, rising groundwater levels and increased population density. This meeting takes place at the Police & Fire Headquarters Community Meeting Room, 2151 Salzedo Street. Get details online.

Wednesday, October 29 at 6:30pm
Lights and Legacy at Gables Cinema
Attend the special event Lights & Legacy, Coral Gables Art Cinema’s 15th Anniversary Party. This unforgettable evening will honor Don Slesnick, introduce the inaugural Don Slesnick Civic Vision Award, and celebrate 15 years of cinema and civic vision in the City Beautiful. Highlights include a red carpet arrival, champagne reception, live music, award presentation by Mayor Vince Lago, dinner, drinks, dancing under the stars, a silent auction, and more. Tickets are $200 per guest. Suggested attire: jeweled tones and tropical touches. Get details online.

Wednesday, October 29 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, October 30 at 10am
Living with Low Vision Seminar
Try out the latest gadgets designed to assist people living with low vision, enjoy presentations and participate in activities for people with visual disabilities at the Coral Gables Library -- in collaboration with The Miami Lighthouse for the Blind, The Alliance for Aging, The Florida Division of Blind Services, The Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts, and Lion's Club District 35. Call 305-751-8687 or email: TalkingBooks@mdpls.org. Ages 19 years and older. Get details online.

Thursday, October 30 at 6pm
The Telenovela Archives: Opening Reception
Opening October 30, 2025, in the Roberto C. Goizueta Pavilion at the Otto G. Richter Library, The Telenovela Archives: Serialized Fiction in Cuba Before the Revolution uses visual evidence from the period—including photographs, advertising materials, books, periodicals, films, videos, and more—to explore and preserve the history of the telenovela and other serialized drama formats in Cuba and Latin America. This exhibition is presented in partnership with the Canada Council for the Arts, the London Arts Council, the Faculty of Arts and Humanities at the University of Western Ontario, Triana Media, and Cinemateca Brasileira. Get details online.

Thursday, October 30 at 6:30pm
GEMS 2025 at Gables Cinema
Experience Miami Film Festival GEMS 2025 at Coral Gables Art Cinema. GEMS is more than just a showcase of incredible cinema -- it’s a chance for you to connect with other film lovers and industry professionals in one of the fastest-growing cities for film in the country. Talks, awards, parties... and all happening over Halloween & Día de Muertos weekend. #GEMS25 Become a Member at miamifilmsociety.com. Get details online.

Thursday, October 30 at 6:30pm
Drug Overdose Prevention Training
Learn to save a life. Gain essential skills, including naloxone administration and harm reduction strategies to help combat the overdose crisis in the community at the Pinecrest Library. Call 305-668-4571 or email: booke@mdpls.org. Ages 19 years and older. Get details online.

Thursday, October 30 at 7pm
Shelley Muzylowki Allen: Color of Everything
The public is invited to this Myrna and Sheldon Palley Glass Artist Lecture: Shelley Muzylowki Allen: Color of Everything at the Lowe Art Museum. Drawing from over 30 years of experience, Shelley Muzylowski Allen fully develops the expressive potential of glass through refined color sensibility, layered techniques, and dynamic sculptural movement. Muzylowski Allen uses glass to investigate our evolving relationship with the natural world and its symbolic imagery. In this lecture she invites viewers to consider how glass, in its fragile strength, can take on the color of everything, becoming a conduit for psychological space, transformation, and storytelling. Get details online.

Thursday, October 30 at 7pm
Alex DeMille - The Tin Men: A Novel
The Books & Books Literary Foundation is proud to present an evening with Alex DeMille discussing The Tin Men: A Novel (Scott Brodie & Maggie Taylor Series). It is the last novel he wrote with his father, the late author Nelson DeMille. At a top-secret Army training facility in the Mojave Desert, Special Agents Scott Brodie and Maggie Taylor plunge into a deadly web of military intrigue, AI technology, and robot soldiers as they unravel the shocking murder of a senior scientist in this gripping thriller from New York Times bestselling authors Nelson DeMille and Alex DeMille. This event is free and open to the public. Books will be available for purchase the night of the event. Get details online.

Thursday, October 30 at 7pm
Elisa Turner - Miami's Art Boom
The Books & Books Literary Foundation is proud to present an evening with Elisa Turner discussing Miami's Art Boom: From Local Vision to International Presence (University Press of Florida, $26.95). She will be in conversation with Alberto Ibargüen. Discover how Miami’s local art community transformed the city into a hub of global artistic exchange. Guests are welcome to join the author for a reception from 6 to 7pm in the Fellowship Hall at Coral Gables Congregational Church, 3010 De Soto Blvd. Get details online.

Thursday, October 30 at 10pm
Karaoke Thursday at Vice City Kava
Get your Karaoke game on and check out the famous $5 waffles at Vice City Kava, 2395 SW 22nd Street. Your host is Rob The Rum Guy, spinning your favorite sing-along tunes until 2am. This trendy Kava and kratom bar features a cozy atmosphere with engaging activities, plus signature tea blends, capsules, and extracts. Get details online.

Friday, October 31 from 6:30 to 9:30pm
Nightmare on 405 at War Memorial Youth Center
Bring the kids to the annual spooky house event at the Youth Center. It's an extra scary night in the haunted basketball gym as you walk through the Nightmare on 405 haunted houses. This event is not suitable for children under the age of 5 or those with sensory issues. Call 305-460-5600. Get details online.

Saturday, November 1 from 5 to 10pm
Día de Muertos - Day of the Dead at Ponce Circle Park
The Consulate of Mexico presents a popular annual event (also known as All Souls Day) to honor and celebrate the lives of deceased loved ones, believing their spirits return to visit the living for a short time. The event features traditional Mexican performances, vibrant music and dance, and authentic food -- part of the cultural diplomacy that upholds the ancestral wealth of indigenous and pre-Hispanic populations. Get details online.

Sat/Sun, November 8–9 from 12:30 to 5pm
Miami Rum Renaissance Festival returns to Coral Gables
Presenting the legacy Miami Rum Festival’s 16th anniversary celebration — attracting rum experts, professionals and enthusiasts from more than 30 countries for a fabulous rum discovery weekend in Coral Gables. Attendees can enjoy a selection of hundreds of fine rums from the Caribbean and beyond during the weekend of November 8–9, with seminars by leading rum experts and professionals. Discover a bounty of new rums to be revealed -- and old favorites on display -- plus a wide selection of luxury, limited edition and vintage rums for connoisseurs. Advance tickets are $69 online before November 1st; or $89 for early access VIP admission. Get details online. https://www.rumrenaissance.com

Friday, November 14 at 8pm
Titanic: The Musical at Ring Theatre
Epic and majestic, Titanic: The Musical captures the triumph and tragedy of the hopeful passengers on the ill-fated Ship of Dreams, featuring breathtaking music and captivating stories. Based on the real people aboard the most legendary ship in the world, Titanic: The Musical is a stirring portrait of the passengers on board the "unsinkable ship" and the tragedy that followed. With a soaring score by Maury Yeston and book by Peter Stone, the original Broadway production won five Tony Awards including Best Musical, Best Score, and Best Book. Get details online.

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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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