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

the east entrance to the Coral Gables Library

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Coral Gables scenic photo illustrations © Robin and Robert Burr.

Saturday, November 8 is National Cappuccino Day, a popular Italian coffee expression named after Capuchin friars, referring to the color of their hooded robes.

Sunday, November 9 is World Freedom Day, marking the fall of the Berlin Wall in 1989.

Monday, November 10 celebrates the birth of the United States Marine Corps.

Tuesday, November 11 is Veteran's Day, an opportunity to honor and thank all military personnel who served the United States in all wars, particularly living veterans.

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

This Weekend
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, November 6 from 4 to 5pm
An Evening at Celosa - Season Opening Event
Enjoy Complimentary Celosa cocktail and menu tastings to celebrate the Lowe's Hotel season opening, plus happy hour specials all evening. Get details online.

Thursday, November 6 at 7:30pm
Frost Electroacoustic Ensemble
Juraj Kojs directs a program featuring works that engage everyday objects, toy instruments, and natural forces in live electronic processes, at the Victor E. Clarke Recital Hall. Get details online.

Friday, November 7 from 11am to 5pm
Exhibition Happy 100th Birthday, Celia!
The Coral Gables Museum's exhibition Happy 100th Birthday, Celia! opens to the public, inviting visitors to celebrate the life and legacy of La Reina de la Salsa. Guests will discover a vibrant collection of portraits, backstage moments, and personal mementos by photographers Alexis Rodríguez-Duarte and Tico Torres, capturing Celia Cruz’s charisma, warmth, and unstoppable energy across fifteen years of friendship and collaboration. Get details online.

Friday, November 7 at 3:30pm
Popcorn Pals: Fun Family Films
Bring your family and friends to the Coral Gables Library for fun movies and enjoy some delicious popcorn.Call 305-442-8706 or email: massarellis@mdpls.org. All ages are welcome. Get details online.

Friday, November 7 from 6 to 10pm
First Friday Gallery Night
Coral Gables galleries and participating art venues open their doors on the first Friday of the month from 6 to 10pm as part of Coral Gables Gallery Night. At this monthly event, attendees can enjoy live music and fine art while enjoying a night out in the City Beautiful. Visitors are encouraged to use the city's trolleys or Freebee on-demand vehicles to travel between galleries. Get details online.

Friday, November 7 from 6 to 10pm
NightGarden at Fairchild
Celebrate the holidays at Fairchild’s Very Merry Garden with festive activities, Santa visits, and fun for the whole family through January 11. Get details online.

Friday, November 7 from 6 to 10pm
Gables Gallery Night at Americas Collection
The gallery opens doors to the public every first Friday of the month to enjoy complimentary drinks and music while discovering new art, as part of Coral Gables' Gallery Night initiative to support its local art scene and institutions. Get details online.

Friday, November 7 from 6 to 10pm
Gallery Night at the Museum
Meet up at the Museum for an evening of storytelling, music, and cultural connection as the Coral Gables Museum celebrates community, memory, and shared heritage. Facilitated by Laura Speiran of Connecting Minds (Northern Ireland), guests are invited to share personal reflections on Coral Gables and the Museum — stories of place, identity, and memory transcribed live and projected in real time. Renowned Irish storyteller and author Doreen McBride brings to life tales from Irish folklore that bridge past and present. Hosted by Geoffrey Speiran (Republic of Ireland), President of Connecting Minds Miami, guests will enjoy guided tastings of fine Irish spirits paired with Doreen’s short stories -- celebrating cultural heritage through taste and storytelling. Get details online.

Friday, November 7 from 7 to 11pm
Giralda Live
Meet up with family and friends on the first Friday of the month for Giralda Live, when the pedestrian street transforms into a vibrant hub of music, culture, and community -- with live music from 8 to 10pm -- plus a variety of activities and entertainment, surrounded by some of the best restaurants in Coral Gables. Get details online.

Friday, November 7 at 7:30pm
4X4 - Four Choreographers - Four Works - One Stage
After last year’s breakthrough, Four by Four (4x4) returns to Sanctuary Of The Arts with with fearless collaboration, adaptability, and trust -- embodying each choreographer’s distinct vision. Get details online.

Friday, November 7 at 8pm
Die My Love
From renowned filmmaker Lynne Ramsay, Die My Love is a visceral and uncompromising portrait of a woman engulfed by love and madness. Anchored by a ferocious, tour de force performance from Jennifer Lawrence, and co-starring Robert Pattinson. Grace and her partner Jackson have recently moved into an old house deep in the country. With ambitions to write The Great American Novel, Grace settles into her new environment. However, with Jackson frequently absent, and the pressures of domestic life starting to weigh on her, Grace begins to unravel, leaving a path of destruction in her wake. Based on Ariana Harwicz’s celebrated novel and co-starring Sissy Spacek, LaKeith Stanfield and Nick Nolte, Ramsay marks her eagerly-awaited return with this fearless new cinematic vision that charts the complexity of love and how it can change and transform over time. Get details online.

Friday, November 7 at 8pm
Julia Ioffe - Motherland: A Feminist History of Modern Russia
The Books & Books Literary Foundation is proud to present an evening with Julia Ioffe discussing Motherland: A Feminist History of Modern Russia, from Revolution to Autocracy. Acclaimed journalist Julia Ioffe tells the story of modern Russia through the history of its women, from revolution to utopia to autocracy. Get details online.

Friday, November 7 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.

Sat/Sun, November 8–9 from 10am to 5pm
South Florida Palm Society Show & Sale
The South Florida Palm Society celebrates its 41st Fall Show & Sale at Fairchild Garden -- a two-day event. South Florida Palm Society offers hundreds of species of palms and cycads to the public. Throughout the weekend, the Society will operate an information center to provide advice for successfully raising your plants and to give away fresh seeds of a broad selection of species. And, of course, you will have the opportunity to take a leisurely walk around the grounds -- all 83 acres -- of Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden. Get details online.

Saturday, November 8 from 10am to 9pm
Charity Pickleball Tournament
Attend a special event benefiting Ronald McDonald House Charities South Florida at the William H. Kerdyk Sr. Biltmore Tennis Center, in partnership with The Yards, and Pro Power Protein. This year’s tournament offers an elevated experience, featuring 20 courts, raffles, food vendors, and exclusive prizes. Attendees can play in pairs or simply watch. Get details online.

Saturday, November 8 from 10am to 11:30am
Move Together at McBride Plaza
Air Lab is offering a free community wellness event at the McBride Plaza, 150 Miracle Mile, providing mats and a high-energy workout. Participants are invited to stay for post-sweat experiences from promotional partners. Get details online.

Saturday, November 8 at 10:30am
History Book Club at the Library
Visit the Pinecrest Library to explore and discuss historical fiction and non-fiction titles every second Saturday of the month. The book of the month for November: Is Paris Burning? by Larry Collins and Dominique Lapierre. The book chronicles the 1944 liberation of Paris, specifically the uprising by the French Resistance and the subsequent arrival of Allied forces. The title comes from Adolf Hitler's reported question as the city was being liberated, reflecting his order to destroy Paris if it could not be held by the Germans. Call 305-668-4571 or email: booke@mdpls.org. Ages 19 years and older. Get details online.

Saturday, November 8 from 11am to 2pm
Adventure Day at Salvadore Park
Attend a street festival celebrating disability acceptance and inclusion with Adventure Day at Salvadore Park, 1120 Andalusia Ave. This free family-friendly event is for participants of all ages and abilities. Call 305-441-5650 or email: PlayForAll@coralgables.com. Get details online.

Saturday, November 8 at 11am
Finding Nemo
Family Day on Aragon - Nemo, an adventurous young clownfish, is unexpectedly taken from his Great Barrier Reef home to a dentist’s office aquarium. Get details online.

Saturday, November 8 at 11am
Le Petit Prince: Workshop for Kids at the Museum
Join the Little Prince as he leaves his planet after caring for his flower and embarks on a journey across the stars. He visits planets inhabited by a king, a vain man, a drunkard, a businessman, a lamplighter, and more—before arriving on Earth, where he befriends the wise and gentle fox. A poetic and philosophical tale that has inspired generations of readers. 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

Saturday, November 8 at 1pm
The Metropolitan Opera: La Bohème
With its enchanting setting and spellbinding score, the world’s most popular opera is as timeless as it is heartbreaking. Franco Zeffirelli’s picture-perfect production brings 19th-century Paris to the Met stage as Puccini’s young friends and lovers navigate the joy and struggle of bohemian life. Soprano Juliana Grigoryan is the feeble seamstress Mimì, opposite tenor Freddie De Tommaso as the ardent poet Rodolfo. Keri-Lynn Wilson conducts the November 8 performance, which will be transmitted live from the Met stage to cinemas worldwide. Get details online.

Saturday, November 8 from 1:30 to 6pm
Family Day On Aragon at the Museum
Families are invited to enjoy a full day of art and culture with free admission to all museum galleries, featuring recently opened exhibitions ready to explore. Join the celebration of creativity and community as Kieron Black -- an artist from Ireland -- teams up with audience members to co-create a vibrant mural celebrating stories of identity, place, and connection. Get details online.

Saturday, November 8 at 2pm
Indigenous Whispers - Oral History with Augmented Reality
The Miami Pioneers and Natives of Dade historical Society welcomes Storyteller Christine Michaels, who brings to life the gripping true story of a 13-year-old boy shipwrecked in the 1500s and raised by Indigenous people in South Florida. Jump ahead to 2023, when ancient artifacts unearthed in downtown Miami sparked Indigenous Whispers, a groundbreaking blend of oral history with augmented reality. Get details online.

Saturday, November 8 at 2pm
Veteran's Day Concert at Merrick House
Miami’s Top Brass will perform patriotic marches and ragtime jazz at Merrick House in honor of Veteran's Day. Also, enjoy the centennial debut of the 1925 song, "When the Moon Shines in Coral Gables." Bring chairs or blankets and a boxed lunch or purchase some great bar-b-que prepared by the folks from Birdie's Bistro. Get details online.

Saturday, November 8 at 3:30pm
Hurricane Football vs Syracuse at Hard Rock Stadium
The UM Hurricanes football team (6-2) takes on the Syracuse Orange (3-6) at Hard Rock Stadium. The game will be televised on ESPN. Get details online.

Saturday, November 8 at 7:20pm
Train Dreams
Based on the beloved novella by Denis Johnson, Train Dreams is the moving portrait of Robert Grainier (Golden Globe-nominee Joel Edgerton), whose life unfolds during an era of unprecedented change in early 20th century America. Orphaned at a young age, Robert grows into adulthood among the towering forests of the Pacific Northwest, where he helps expand the nation’s railroad empire alongside men as unforgettable as the landscapes they inhabit. After a tender courtship, he marries Gladys (Academy Award-nominee Felicity Jones) and they build a home together, though his work often takes him far from her and their young daughter. When his life takes an unexpected turn, Robert finds beauty, brutality and newfound meaning for the forests and trees he has felled. Get details online.

Saturday, November 8 at 7:30pm
Aymee Nuviola - Sones and Songs - Sones y Canciones
After her triumphant European tour and last year’s sold-out Havana Nocturne at Sanctuary of the Arts, Aymée Nuviola returns for one night only to celebrate the roots, passion, and rhythm of Cuban music. Get details online.

Saturday, November 8 at 7:30pm
Magic to Do - Frost Musical Theater Ensemble
Step into a world of wonder at Gusman Concert Hall with the Frost Musical Theatre Ensemble, where musicals come alive with magic. Enjoy a captivating evening filled with the enchanting melodies of Pippin, Wicked, Frozen, Into the Woods, Mary Poppins, Beauty and the Beast, The Wiz, and beyond. Get details online.

Saturday, November 8 at 10pm
Thief
New 4K Restoration - American auteur Michael Mann burst onto the scene -- his bold artistic sensibility fully formed -- with Thief, this striking debut feature. James Caan stars, in one of his most riveting performances, as a no-nonsense ex-con safecracker planning to leave the criminal world behind after one final diamond heist, but escape proves harder than he anticipated. Get details online.

Sunday, November 9 at 3pm
Chopin For All - Jonathan Mamora
First Prize winner of the 2025 Hilton Head International Piano Competition, Jonathan Mamora will perform at Granada Church with a program featuring J. S. Bach; A. Scriabin; F. Chopin; and W. A. Mozart. Get details online.

Sunday, November 9 at 5pm
Sierra Club - Our Trash Hero
Talking Trash: How I Removed 35,000 Pounds of Trash from Miami’s Mangroves. Andrew Otazo won an International Latino Book Award and was named to Brickell Magazine’s Top 20 Under 40 List, is a New Tropic’s Locals to Know, Local 10’s Most Treasured Citizen, Miami’s Next Leader, FAES Latino Leader in Politics, and received two Proclamations from the Village of Key Biscayne. He has lectured at the Harvard Law School, Columbia Business School, University of Miami, Cornell, Clemson, Miami Dade College and local South Florida middle and high schools and we look forward to hearing his perspective on Miami-Dade’s trash crisis. Get details online.

Sunday, November 9 at 6:30pm
Orwell: 2+2=5
From Academy Award–nominated director Raoul Peck comes a bold and visionary portrait of one of the most prophetic voices of the 20th century -- George Orwell. Working in collaboration with the Orwell Estate, Peck weaves together archival footage, diary readings, cinematic references, and vivid contemporary imagery to create a strikingly modern reflection on Orwell’s legacy. Narrated by award-winning actor Damian Lewis, Orwell: 2+2=5 goes beyond biography, tracing the chilling relevance of 1984 and Animal Farm to our present moment. Get details online.

Sunday, November 9 at 7:30pm
Frost Trombone Choir
Tim Conner directs the Frost Trombone Choir at Gusman Concert Hall. Enjoy the colorful and brilliant sounds of Frost trombonists in this lively performance, featuring classics and original works. Get details online.

Monday, November 10 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, November 10 at 7pm
Courtney Psak - The Tutor
Books & Books is proud to present an evening with Courtney Psak discussing The Tutor. She will be in conversation with Asha Elias. This smart, suspenseful tale with an I-didn't-see-that-coming ending is an irresistible page turner, as if White Lotus collided with Nine Perfect Strangers. Get details online.

Tuesday, November 11 at 9am
U-SoA Centennial Rome Program Golf Tournament
UM alumni, friends, and supporters of the University of Miami School of Architecture gather for a memorable day on the Biltmore greens, featuring golf, delicious food and refreshing spirits, raffles, prizes and awards accompanied by great networking in a relaxed setting. The Shotgun Start begins at 9am. Get details online.

Tuesday, November 11 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, November 11 at noon
Carl Enis Veteran’s Memorial Park Renaming
Join the City of Coral Gables in honoring the extraordinary life and service of an honored citizen by renaming the triangle park at 7700 Old Cutler Road in his memory - Staff Sergeant Carl Philippe Enis Veteran’s Memorial Park. Staff Sergeant Enis grew up in Coral Gables, attended Gulliver Preparatory, studied at Florida State University, and went on to serve as a pararescueman with the U.S. Air Force Reserve’s 308th Rescue Squadron. The community is invited to gather at noon for the dedication ceremony and celebration of his legacy. Refreshments will be served. Get details online.

Tuesday, November 11 at 7:30pm
Frost Saxophone Ensemble
Dale Underwood directs the Frost Saxophone Ensemble at Newman Recital Hall, an ensemble featuring saxophones from sopranino to contrabass, performing repertoire that includes classical works by Sousa, original compositions written for saxophone ensemble, and transcriptions of classical favorites. Get details online.

Tuesday, November 11 at 8pm
But I’m A Cheerleader
25th Anniversary, 4K Director’s Cut. This whimsically edgy comedy follows teenager Megan (Natasha Lyonne), whose suburban existence filled with friends, cheerleading, and all-American fun is upended when her straight-laced parents suspect she may be a lesbian. In a panic, they send her to True Directions, a "rehabilitation" camp run by the strict and prudish Mary (Cathy Moriarty), to mount an intervention led by counselor Mike (RuPaul). Megan dutifully follows the program -- until she develops feelings for another camper in this timeless, satirical romantic-comedy about self-acceptance and love, costarring Michelle Williams, Clea DuVall, and Julie Delpy. Get details online.

Wednesday, November 12 at 10am
Silver Screen Mornings - The Palm Beach Story
Start off your morning by watching a classic movie at the Coral Gables Library. This screwball comedy finds married couple Tom (Joel McCrea) and Gerry Jeffers (Claudette Colbert) in a strained relationship, largely due to financial difficulties. Gerry decides to leave Tom, a struggling architect, and head to Palm Beach in order to marry a wealthy man who could fund Tom's projects. When Tom follows Gerry, they cross paths with the quirky millionaire John D. Hackensacker III (Rudy Vallee) and his chatty, husband-seeking sister, Princess Centimillia (Mary Astor). Call 305-442-8706 or email: capleybr@mdpls.org. Ages 18 years and older. Get details online.

Wednesday, November 12 at 6pm
Septic to Sewer Meeting: Granada Basin Area
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. This meeting takes place at the Police & Fire Headquarters Community Meeting Room, 2151 Salzedo Street. Get details online.

Wednesday, November 12 at 7:30pm
The Consul - Music & Libretto by Gian Carlo Menotti - Frost Opera Theater
Gian Carlo Menotti’s Pulitzer Prize-winning opera The Consul remains as gripping and relevant today as it was at its 1950 premiere. This emotionally charged production underscores the opera’s themes of bureaucratic indifference, personal sacrifice, and a desperate search for freedom. Having had a Broadway run of 269 performances, The Consul is not only a compelling "musical drama," as Menotti called it -- it’s a powerful reminder of the human cost of being caught in the unrelenting grind of red tape and apathy. Prepare to be deeply moved by characters struggling to maintain their humanity in a system that reduces them to mere paperwork. Get details online.

Wednesday, November 12 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, November 13 from 1 to 3pm
Traditional Afternoon Tea at The Biltmore
Enjoy a delightful Traditional Afternoon Tea service featuring sweet and savory treats as well as an assortment of tea in the Biltmore's Alhambra Lobby, upper level. Get details online.

Thursday, November 13 from 3 to 7pm
Cascade Burger Night
Visit the Biltmore Hotel's Cascade poolside venue for Thursday Burger Night. Indulge in a classic cheeseburger or mushroom smash burger for $10; plus luscious milkshakes for $5. Get details online. Get details online.

Thursday, November 13 at 4:30pm
Fostering Meaningful Friendships - Sponsored by the Friendship Circle
The Friendship Circle is a devoted program that visits the Pinecrest library after partnering teen and adult volunteers with teens and adults who have special needs. It provides their families with vital support through meaningful friendships and enriching, shared activities. Call 305-668-4571 or email: hatfieldt@mdpls.org. Ages 12 years and older. Get details online.

Thursday, November 13 from 6:30 to 9:30pm
2025 Holtz Children's Hospital Night of Fashion and Art at the Woman's Club
Elio's Kitchen Fund at the Coral Gables Community Foundation invites the public to make a tangible difference in the lives of our community's most vulnerable children and the dedicated medical professionals who care for them. Enjoy an evening filled with artistic showcases, stylish presentations, and opportunities to connect with fellow community leaders and supporters, all while contributing to a truly vital cause. Get details online.

Thursday, November 13 from 6:30pm to 9:30pm
Tremendo Thursday at Unseen Creatures
As Coral Gables celebrates its Centennial Year, the Young Associates of the Coral Gables Museum invites you to an unforgettable evening of connection, culture, and community: Tremendo Thursday at Unseen Creatures Brewing & Blending, 4178 Southwest 74th Court. It's all about celebrating community, blending nostalgia with a fresh networking vibe for young professionals, entrepreneurs, and creatives. Get details online.

Thursday, November 13 at 7pm
The Running Man
In a near-future society, The Running Man is the top-rated show on television -- a deadly competition where contestants, known as Runners, must survive 30 days while being hunted by professional assassins, with every move broadcast to a bloodthirsty public and each day bringing a greater cash reward. Desperate to save his sick daughter, working-class Ben Richards (Glen Powell) is convinced by the show’s charming but ruthless producer, Dan Killian (Josh Brolin), to enter the game as a last resort. But Ben’s defiance, instincts, and grit turn him into an unexpected fan favorite -- and a threat to the entire system. As ratings skyrocket, so does the danger, and Ben must outwit not just the Hunters, but a nation addicted to watching him fall. Get details online.

Thursday, November 13 at 7:30pm
Darcy James Argue with Frost Studio Jazz Band & Horace Silver Ensemble
The Frost Studio Jazz Band welcomes acclaimed composer, arranger, and conductor Darcy James Argue. A 2015 Guggenheim Fellow and current composer-in-residence with Germany’s HR Big Band, Argue is best known as the founder of Secret Society, the 18-piece ensemble renowned in the jazz world. Fusing jazz tradition with modern sonics, he has earned multiple Grammy nominations, a Latin Grammy, a Doris Duke Artist Award, and praise from Stereophile as one of the top big-band composers of our time. Get details online.

Thursday, November 13 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, November 14 at 7:30pm
Seraphic Fire Performs Bach Motets
Bach is their favorite composer, and Seraphic Fire has a special place in their hearts for his motets. Hear Seraphic Fire’s singers and the first-rate instrumentalists of the Seraphic Fire Period Orchestra bring all six of Bach’s most virtuosic and celebrated works to life. The Pre-Concert Conversation at Saint Philips Church will be presented by Dr. James K. Bass, one hour before the concert. Get details online.

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.

Sunday, November 16 at 4pm
Miami Sousa Band's Salute to Veterans Concert
The Miami Sousa Band presents a dazzling and uplifting Veterans Day Concert to honor those who have served our country in the United States Armed Forces. Enjoy patriotic favorites such as The Stars and Stripes Forever, alongside other classical works, virtuosic solos, novelties, and marches in a fast-paced, Sousa-style performance at the First United Methodist Church of Coral Gables, 536 Coral Way. Admission and parking are free. Call 305-445-2578. Get details online.

Tuesday, November 18 from 6 to 10pm
Paul Hobbs Wine Dinner at the Biltmore
Enjoy a communal-style dinner featuring Paul Hobbs wines, expertly paired with dishes by Biltmore chefs, hosted by Chef Francesco Pescatore and Sommelier Jorge Lopez. Paul Hobbs, one of California’s most respected winemakers, is known for his precision and artistry in crafting wines that reflect the unique terroirs of Napa Valley and Sonoma. His wines, including sought-after Cabernet Sauvignon, Pinot Noir, and Chardonnay, showcase a perfect balance of power, elegance, and complexity. Enjoy an unforgettable evening with expertly paired dishes and some of the finest wines in American winemaking. Get details online.

Friday, November 21 at 8pm
Left on Tenth
Adapted from Delia Ephron’s bestselling memoir, this inspiring story is about love rediscovered and the thrill of new beginnings. When a chance email reconnects two people from the past, a surprising and transformative romance unfolds. Brimming with Ephron’s signature charm, the play is a celebration of resilience, connection, and the possibility of rewriting your story at any age. Get details online.

Friday, November 21 at 8pm
Man of La Mancha
The musical that opened Actors’ Playhouse in its Kendall location and again at the Miracle Theatre, Man of La Mancha returns to celebrate the company’s 30th anniversary at the Miracle Theatre. One of the world’s most popular and enduring musicals, Man of La Mancha is inspired by Miguel de Cervantes’ 17th-century masterpiece Don Quixote and set during the Spanish Inquisition. Cervantes, imprisoned and awaiting trial, leads his fellow inmates in a play-within-a-play that tells the story of Alonso Quijana, an aging man who imagines himself as the knight Don Quixote and sets out on a quest to right all wrongs in the world. Featuring a stirring, Spanish-inflected score with beloved songs like "The Impossible Dream," "I, Don Quixote," "Dulcinea," "I Really Like Him," and "Little Bird," this five-time Tony Award-winning musical is a moving tribute to hope, imagination, and the power of dreams. Get details online.

Saturday, November 22 at 7pm
From Berlin to Broadway
Orchestra Miami proudly presents From Berlin to Broadway with Kurt Weill, a captivating musical revue at Sanctuary Of The Arts that honors the life and legacy of one of the 20th century's most influential composers. The revue features over 40 of Weill's iconic songs, with timeless classics from The Threepenny Opera, Lady in the Dark, Lost in the Stars, and more—including favorites like Mack the Knife, September Song, Surabaya Johnny, My Ship, Speak Low, Lonely House and The Saga of Jenny. Get details online.

Saturday, December 6 at 9:30am
Villagers’ 40th Annual Holiday House Tour
RSVP in advance for the 40th Annual Villagers’ Holiday House Tour -- a stroll through Coconut Grove highlighting early and contemporary private homes, as well as a collection of restored historic sites. The tour is designed to be a walking tour with all stops within a one-mile radius. Free parking and tour check-in will be at Carrollton School (3747 Main Hwy), and a complimentary shuttle will also be available. Villager members will be on hand to explain the distinctive history and features of each location. The holiday gift boutique will be located at Davis Hall on the grounds of Plymouth Congregational Church. Get details online.

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