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

City Hall clock tower rises above the annual Merrick Holiday Park where families and children gather for holiday festivities

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Coral Gables scenic photo illustrations © Robin and Robert Burr.

Thursday, January 1 is New Years Day, a time of hopeful, optimistic and positive thoughts about the future, making New Year's resolutions, parades and parties.

Saturday, January 3 is Festival of Sleep Day, an opportunity to sleep in, snooze, doze, nap, and catch 40 winks, and host sleep-over parties.

Sunday, January 4 is Trivia Day, celebrating information of little value -- and the trivia fanatics that enjoy sharing these tidbits of knowledge with others.

Tuesday, January 6 is Feast Of The Epiphany on the Christian calendar, recognizing the visit of the Magi, commonly known as Three Kings’ Day (Día de los Reyes) in Latin cultures.

Friday, January 9 is National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day, celebrating and appreciating those who have answered a call to public service that is demanding and often unappreciated.

Saturday, January 10 is Peculiar People Day, a chance to recognize the strange and quirky people in our lives and to gain an appreciation for all unique and different people.

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

Final Weekend
Very Merry Garden at Fairchild
Celebrate the holidays at Fairchild’s Very Merry Garden with festive activities, Santa visits, and fun for the whole family. Get details online.

Thursday, January 1 at 4pm
The Plague
In the summer of 2003, at an all-boys water polo camp, a socially anxious twelve-year-old is pulled into a cruel tradition targeting an outcast with an illness they call The Plague. But as the lines between game and reality blur, he fears the joke might be hiding something real. Get details online.

Thursday, January 1 at 7:30pm
Stranger Things 5: The Finale
The fall of 1987. Hawkins is scarred by the opening of the Rifts, and our heroes are united by a single goal: find and kill Vecna. But he has vanished -- his whereabouts and plans unknown. Complicating their mission, the government has placed the town under military quarantine and intensified its hunt for Eleven, forcing her back into hiding. As the anniversary of Will’s disappearance approaches, so does a heavy, familiar dread. The final battle is looming -- and with it, a darkness more powerful and more deadly than anything they’ve faced before. To end this nightmare, they’ll need everyone -- the full party -- standing together, one last time. Get details online.

Friday, January 2 from noon to 4pm
Friday Power Lunch at Beauty And The Butcher
Unwind from your week with delectable lunch selections during Power Lunch at Beauty And The Butcher, then stick around for an extended Happy Hour that runs until 7pm. Get details online.

Friday, January 2 from 6 to 10pm
First Friday - Gables Gallery Night
Coral Gables galleries and participating art venues open their doors on the first Friday of the month 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, January 2 at 7pm
The Housemaid
A wildly entertaining thriller starring Sydney Sweeney and Amanda Seyfried, based on the best-selling book. From director Paul Feig, The Housemaid plunges audiences into a twisted world where perfection is an illusion, and nothing is as it seems. Trying to escape her past, Millie (Sweeney) accepts a job as a live-in housemaid for the wealthy Nina (Seyfried) and Andrew Winchester (Brandon Sklenar). But what begins as a dream job quickly unravels into something far more dangerous -- a sexy, seductive game of secrets, scandal, and power. Behind the Winchesters’ closed doors lies a world of shocking twists that will leave you guessing until the very end. Get details online.

Friday, January 2 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, January 2 at 7:15pm
Hamnet
Academy Award winner Chloé Zhao directs Hamnet, based on Maggie O’Farrell’s 2020 New York Times bestselling novel. Academy Award nominees Jessie Buckley and Paul Mescal star in the film alongside Academy Award nominee Emily Watson and Joe Alwyn and produced by Academy Award winner Steven Spielberg and Sam Mendes. Get details online.

Friday, January 2 at 7:15pm
Song Sung Blue
Based on a true story, two down-on-their-luck musicians (Hugh Jackman and Kate Hudson) form a joyous Neil Diamond tribute band, proving it's never too late to find love and follow your dreams. Song Sung Blue is based on the 2008 documentary of the same name by director Greg Kohs. Get details online.

Saturday, January 3 - all day
Audubon Everglades Christmas Bird Count
Join the Tropical Audubon Society for the annual Everglades Christmas Bird Count at Coot Bay, coordinated by Brian Rapoza. To participate in this CBC, email Brian at fieldtrips@tropicalaudubon.org

Saturday, January 3 at 9am
Historic Kayak Adventure at Deering
Kayak through Biscayne Bay to explore the history of the surrounding area, guided by a Deering Estate Naturalist. Get details online.

Saturday, January 3 at 10am
Yoga 75 with Debra Lee
Join master yoga instructor Debra Lee for Vinyasa flow, Kripalu, and Power Yoga programs offering basic physical, mental and spiritual discipline. Get details online.

Saturday, January 3 at 11am
UM Swimming and Diving vs Notre Dame
At UM's Whitten Pool, the UM Hurricane Swim Teams coached by Andy Kershaw will host The Notre Dame Fighting Irish under the direction of Michael Norment, Peterson Family Head Swimming and Diving Coach. Get details online.

Saturday, January 3 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, January 3 from 5 to 10pm
Supermoon and Meteor Shower - Neurodiverse families
1000 Hours Outside is a global movement to match screen time with green time. Neurodiverse families across the lifespan are invited to explore accessibility in nature. Cook dinner on a stick as the first supermoon of 2026 rises over a magical rainbow campfire. Play with glowing bubbles, crafts, and games. Watch a movie under the stars that will conclude just as the Quadrantid Meteor Shower is peaking over Coral Gables at Ruth Bryan Owen Waterway Park, 3940 Granada Blvd. Get details online.

Saturday, January 3 at 10pm
Top Gun - 40th Anniversary / 4K Remaster
Top Gun takes a look at the danger and excitement that awaits every pilot at the Navy’s prestigious fighter weapons school. Tom Cruise is superb as Pete "Maverick" Mitchell, a daring young flyer who’s out to become the best of the best. And Kelly McGillis sizzles as the civilian instructor who teaches Maverick a few things you can’t learn in a classroom. Get details online.

Sunday, January 4 at 11:30am
Good Will Hunting
Starring Robin Williams, Matt Damon, and Ben Affleck, Good Will Hunting shows the most brilliant mind at America’s top university isn’t a student, he’s the kid who cleans the floors. Will Hunting is a headstrong, working-class genius who is failing the lessons of life. After one too many run-ins with the law, Will’s last chance is a psychology professor, who might be the only man who can reach him. Finally forced to deal with his past, Will discovers that the only one holding him back is himself. Get details online.

Sunday, January 4 at 2pm
Million Dollar Mermaid
In 1925 George Merrick hired the most recognized person on the planet to help market his new city of Coral Gables -- and it worked. Attend a special screening of Million Dollar Mermaid, a 1952 film about the amazing back story of Annette Kellerman (our Coral Gables mermaid), featuring water ballets choreographed by Busby Berkeley. This screening will be introduced by Australian Honorary Consul Don Slesnick. Esther Williams stars in this dramatic true musical romance of turn-of-the century swimming champion Annette Kellerman, better known as the Million Dollar Mermaid. As a child in Australia, Kellerman learns to swim to overcome a potentially crippling physical handicap and develops into a champion. As a young woman, she travels with her father to London and dreams of a career as a dancer. But when her father falls on hard times, Kellerman resorts to her aquatic talents: swimming 30 miles of the Thames in a famous publicity stunt, then shocking Boston by appearing in a one-piece suit. Get details online.

Monday, January 4 at 2pm
UM Woman's Basketball hosts Clemson Tigers
The Hurricane's Woman's Basketball team coached by Tricia Cullop will host the Clemson Tigers coached by Shawn Poppie at Watsco Center. Get details online.

Sunday, January 4 at 2pm
Annual King Mango Strut Parade
The King Mango Strut, which started as a parody of the King Orange Jamboree Parade, has evolved into a beloved community tradition through the streets of Coconut Grove attracting thousands of attendees that never lost touch with its eccentric, bohemian roots. Billed as the Weirdest Parade in the Universe, it's a grass-roots community event like no other. The post-parade entertainment will take place on Commodore Plaza immediately following the parade. Get details online.

Monday, January 5 at 9am
Community CPR Class
Learn important safety skills or get your updated CPR certification by completing the Community CPR class taught by Coral Gables Fire department instructors at the War Memorial Youth Center 2nd floor classroom located at 405 University Drive. Call 305-460-5600. Get details online.

Monday, January 5 at 9am
Group Cycle (45min) with Erica
Enjoy indoor cycling with high/low intensities at the Biltmore Spa. Get details online.

Monday, January 5 at 3pm
AAC - Medicare: Know Your Benefits
Learn about importnat topics: Medicare Advantage Overview; Plan Benefits amd Features; and Eligibility and Enrollment Periods at this free seminar at the Coral Gables Adult Activity Center at 2 Andalusia Ave. Register bay calling 305-461-6765 or email: aacinfo@coralgables.com. Complimentary valet parking is available across the street at The Palace. Get details online.

Monday, January 5 at 6pm
Code/Art Creative Coding Club
Get creative with computer programming at the Pinecrest library. Join this 25-week course, designed for (5th-8th graders), where you'll learn 3D modeling, game and website design, mobile app development and how to code your own art pieces. By the end of the course, you will have a portfolio of innovative coding projects, mastering a variety of programming languages like Scratch, JavaScript, Python, and HTML/CSS. Registration is required. Call 305-668-4571 or email: booke@mdpls.org. Ages 10-14 years old. Get details online.

Monday, January 5 at 7:30pm
JAZZMIA Nights - Marcelo Camacho
Marcelo Camacho is a Cuban & Miami-based multi-instrumentalist, composer and producer. Original music includes modern jazz, with influence from modern jazz legends such as Ambrose Akinmusire, Immanuel Wilkins, Joel Ross and more. His sound is characterized for a merging of the New York modern jazz sound with his Cuban roots and a strong influence from his work as a Hip Hop & experimental music producer. This new project is the first time his original compositions will be presented in Miami after performing in Cuba for the past 2 years. This Jazz MIA event takes place at Westchester Cultural Arts Center, 7930 Southwest 40th Street (Tropical Park). Get details online.

Tuesday, January 6 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, January 6 at 5pm
Coral Gables Movie Night - Blues Brothers
Two soul-singing brothers are sent on a "mission from God" to raise $5000 to save a Chicago orphanage. On their fund-raising tour de force, they encounter a multitude of mishaps and mayhem. Call the Coral Gables Library at 305-442-8706 or email: capleybr@mdpls.org. Ages 18 years and older. Get details online.

Tuesday, January 6 at 6pm
Workshop with Edel Rodriguez at the Museum
Visit Coral Gables Museum for an evening with artist and illustrator Edel Rodriguez, whose powerful work explores themes of freedom, identity, and resilience. Drawing from his memoir Worm: A Cuban American Odyssey, Rodriguez will share insights into his personal journey -- from leaving Cuba during the Mariel Boatlift to becoming an internationally recognized artist. Get details online.

Tuesday, January 6 at 7pm
Sam Sussman - Boy from the North Country: A Novel
The Books & Books Literary Foundation is proud to present an evening with Sam Sussman discussing Boy from the North Country: A Novel. A son returns home to his dying mother to discover the astonishing truth of his origins and the secrets of a woman whose life and wisdom he is only beginning to understand. This free event is open to the public and books will be available for purchase the night of the event. Get details online.

Wednesday, January 7 from 9:30am to 8pm
Planting Possibilities: Pinecrest Pollinators Pantry
Discover the joy of gardening with the Pinecrest Library's free, self-service collection. Choose from a variety of vegetable, herb and flower seeds to start or expand your home garden. Participants may take up to two packets of seeds per day. Call 305-668-4571 or email: thompsonlo@mdpls.org. Ages 12 years and older. Get details online.

Wednesday, January 7 at 10am
Silver Screen Mornings - The Big Sleep
Watch Humphrey Bogart and Lauren Bacall ignite the screen in this classic film noir adaptation of Raymond Chandler's steamy detective novel at the Coral Gables Library. When private investigator Philip Marlowe (Bogart) accepts the blackmail case of one of Los Angeles' wealthiest men, his probe leads deep into a web of lies, drugs, pornography and murder woven around his client's two beautiful daughters. Call 305-442-8706 or email: capleybr@mdpls.org. Ages 18 years and older. Get details online.

Wednesday, January 7 at 1pm
Spanish Conversation Circle
Improve your Spanish conversation skills at the Coral Gables Library. Engage with native Spanish speakers and other learners to practice and gain confidence speaking Spanish in a friendly environment. Call 305-442-8706 or email: capleybr@mdpls.org. Ages 19 years and older. Get details online.

Wednesday, January 7 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.

Wednesday, January 7 at 2pm
Revolutionary Reads Book Club
Explore American history through literature. The Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) present a monthly historical book club featuring titles that reflect themes of patriotism, sacrifice and the ideals that helped shape the nation. The book of the month is A Well-Behaved Woman: A Novel of the Vanderbilts by Therese Anne Fowler. The riveting novel of iron-willed Alva Vanderbilt and her illustrious family as they rule Gilded-Age New York, written by Therese Anne Fowler, a New York Times bestselling author of Z: A Novel of Zelda Fitzgerald. Alva Smith, her southern family destitute after the Civil War, married into one of America’s great Gilded Age dynasties: the newly wealthy but socially shunned Vanderbilts. Ignored by New York’s old-money circles and determined to win respect, she designed and built nine mansions, hosted grand balls, and arranged for her daughter to marry a duke. But Alva also defied convention for women of her time, asserting power within her marriage and becoming a leader in the women's suffrage movement. Get details online.

Wednesday, January 7 at 7pm
Lola Haskins - Like Zeros, Like Pearls
Attend an evening with poet and naturalist Lola Haskins as she discusses Like Zeros, Like Pearls -- a curious, heartfelt, and deeply researched journey into the hidden worlds of insects and the ecosystems that surround us. Sparked by a moment of wonder outside her own front door, Haskins spent years interviewing entomologists and studying the science to create a book that is lyrical, political, and meticulously accurate. Explore the beauty and mystery of the natural world in conversation. Get details online.

Wednesday, January 7 at 7pm
UM Men's Basketball hosts Wake Forest
The University of Miami Hurricanes Men's Basketball hosts the Wake Forest Demon Deacons of Winston-Salem, NC at Watsco Center. Get details online.

Thursday, January 8 at 5:30pm
Gables Chamber New Year's Networker
Join the members and associates of the Coral Gables Chamber of Commerce for a New Year's Networking gathering at UM's Lennar Foundation Medical Center, 5555 Ponce de Leon Blvd. Get details online.

Thursday, January 8 at 6:25pm
No Other Choice
From director Park Chan-wook and based on Donald E. Westlake's novel The Ax, the story follows Man-su on his desperate hunt for a new job after his abrupt layoff from the paper company he served for 25 years. Get details online.

Thursday, January 8 at 7pm
Mark Rowlands - The Book of Memory: How We Become Who We Are
Books & Books is proud to present an evening with Mark Rowlands discussing The Book of Memory: How We Become Who We Are. A brilliant journey through the nature of memory, helping us understand how what is lost -- and what is remembered -- shapes who we are. Get details online.

Thursday, January 8 at 7:55pm
Father Mother Sister Brother
Winner of the Golden Lion Best Film prize at the 2025 Venice Film Festival, Father Mother Sister Brother is the eagerly-awaited new film from Jim Jarmusch. Funny, tender and astutely observed, this is an intimate exploration of the universal intricacies of family dynamics. Starring Tom Waits, Adam Driver, Mayim Bialik, Charlotte Rampling, Cate Blanchett, Vicky Krieps, Indya Moore and Luka Sabbat. Told in the form of a triptych divided into chapters set in New Jersey, Dublin and Paris, each story concerns the relationships between adult children, their somewhat distant parent (or parents), and each other. Blending remarkable performances from its ensemble cast with Jarmusch’s wry and idiosyncratic observations of everyday life, the iconic indie director’s latest serves as a timely reminder that you can choose your friends and your lovers, but you can’t choose your family. Get details online.

Thursday, January 8 at 8:10pm
Is This Thing On?
As their marriage quietly unravels, Alex (Will Arnett) faces middle age and an impending divorce, seeking new purpose in the New York comedy scene while Tess (Laura Dern) confronts the sacrifices she made for their family -- forcing them to navigate co-parenting, identity, and whether love can take a new form. Get details online.

Thursday, January 8 from 8 to 11pm
Jazz Jam Thursday Night at Titanic
Attend Thursday Jazz Jam Night at Titanic BrewPub, where talented musicians come together for an unforgettable night of improvisation and rhythm, with a core group of skilled players, guest musicians are always welcome to jump in for a song or two. From smooth solos to spontaneous collaborations, every night brings a unique jazz experience. You never know what magic will happen on stage. Get details online.

Friday, January 9 at noon
Law Enforcement & Fire Fighter Appreciation Day
Join the City Of Coral Gables and the Chamber of Commerce in honoring the brave men and women that keep our communities safe, with a noon luncheon at the Biltmore Hotel Granada Ballroom. General admission is $250. Get details online.

Friday, January 9 at 8pm
The Choral
Red Carpet Opening Night Event (Film + Reception) It's 1916. As war rages on the Western Front, the Choral Society in Ramsden, Yorkshire has lost most of its men to the army. The Choral’s ambitious committee, determined to press ahead, decides to recruit local young males to swell their ranks. They must also engage a new chorus master, and despite their suspicions that he has something to hide, their best bet seems to be Dr. Henry Guthrie (Ralph Fiennes) –- driven, uncompromising, and recently returned from a career in Germany. Get details online.

Saturday, January 10 at 1pm
The Metropolitan Opera: I Puritani
For gorgeous melody, spellbinding coloratura, and virtuoso vocal fireworks, I Puritani has few equals. On January 10, the first new Met production of Bellini’s final masterpiece in nearly 50 years -- a striking staging by Charles Edwards, who makes his company directorial debut after many successes as a set designer -- arrives in cinemas worldwide. The Met has assembled a world-beating quartet of stars, conducted by Marco Armiliato, for the demanding principal roles. Soprano Lisette Oropesa and tenor Lawrence Brownlee are Elvira and Arturo, brought together by love and torn apart by the political rifts of the English Civil War, with baritone Artur Ruciński as Riccardo, betrothed to Elvira against her will, and bass-baritone Christian Van Horn as Elvira’s sympathetic uncle, Giorgio. Get details online.

Saturday, January 10 at 2pm
Miami Pioneers - Photographer and 3D specialist Mark Diamond
The Miami Pioneers and Natives of Dade historical society is pleased to welcome a well-known local photographer and 3D hologram specialist for a presentation on images of South Florida. Mark Diamond grew up in South Florida, engaged in photography at a very young age, which evolved into three dimensional imaging. His massive collection of images spans from aerials and architectural studies to everyday scenes of life in South Florida — and optical peculiarities. Mark’s work is collected and on display publicly in over 15 countries with subjects ranging from vintage rock and roll icons to 3- Dimensional botanical studies. Get details online.

Saturday, January 10 at 2pm
Merrick House - Weekend Guided Tours
Step back in time to the Roaring 20s to take a guided tour of this landmark house museum listed on the National Register of Historic Places. View original paintings and furnishings in 14 rooms of the family home of George Edgar Merrick, who was founder of the City Beautiful of Coral Gables. Merrick House docent-guided tours occur at 1, 2 and 3pm on Saturday and Sunday afternoons. The fee is $5. Free parking is located behind the house, at 907 Coral Way. Call 305-774-0155. Get details online.

Sunday, January 11 at 3pm
Music & Dance from the Spanish Americas - Orchestra Miami
Travel back to life in the Spanish America of the 1700s as Orchestra Miami presents Music & Dance from the Spanish Americas at Pinecrest Gardens, created by Hispanic Culture Arts out of NYC. This engaging and colorful performance features dancers in period costume, live music, narration, songs and audience participation activities. Members of the audience will be invited to try their hand at a castanet activity, an 18th century Peruvian bird dance, and an invitation to try steps of an 17th century Mexican shoe dance. The performance also showcases the 19th century "habanera" from Cuba, and baroque dance from both Spain and Mexico. Get details online.

Sunday, January 11 at 3pm
Chopin For All - Karina Tseng
American pianist Karina Tseng is a graduate of the Eastman School of Music and winner of the Best Polonaise Prize at the 2025 National Chopin Piano Competition, where she was also a semi-finalist. Based in Switzerland and Italy, she has recently earned top prizes at the Ricard Viñes, Andrea Baldi, and Samson François International Competitions, with performances across Europe and the United States. With recent accolades from prestigious international competitions across Europe and the U.S., Tseng brings her sensitive artistry and global perspective to the stage. A past winner of the Marian Garcia International Competition and the youngest finalist at the 2023 Bösendorfer USASU International Competition, Tseng has also appeared with the Vallès Symphony Orchestra, Seattle Festival Orchestra, Palo Alto Philharmonic, and New Millennium Chamber Orchestra. Chopin For All free concerts take place at Granada Church, 950 University Drive. Get details online.

Friday, January 16 at 8pm
Gospel - Seraphic Fire Choral Ensemble
Featuring Jason Max Ferdinand, Conductor - Choir & Piano. "Precious Lord, take my hand; lead me on, help me stand." Thomas Dorsey, the father of American Gospel, revolutionized music by setting these remarkable words to a haunting tune you know today. From Amazing Grace to up-tempo classics, the internationally celebrated conductor Jason Max Ferdinand leads the singers of Seraphic Fire in this joyous and electrifying program. The Pre-Concert Conversation will be presented by Dr. Marques J. Ruff, one hour before the concert at Church of The Little Flower. Get details online.

Saturday, January 17 at 2pm
Miss Nelson Is Missing
Miss Nelson’s class is the worst behaved in the whole school. Spitballs flying across the room, paper airplanes sailing every which way and uncontrollable children send gentle, long-suffering Miss Nelson over the edge. But the students of Room 207 are in for a surprise when Miss Nelson goes missing and is replaced by Viola Swamp, a no-nonsense substitute who assigns piles of homework. The students learn lessons of appreciation and respect as they set out to find their beloved Miss Nelson... but will they ever get her back? Get details online.

Saturday, January 17 at 2pm
Family Concert "Let's Go to China"
Frost School of Music invites the public to kick off the new year with a fun-filled musical adventure designed for children and families at Gusman Concert Hall. Let’s Go to China invites children and parents into a world of vibrant colors, ancient stories, and music that sparks the imagination. From the first note, little ones and grown-ups will travel together through China’s most beautiful melodies, including one of its most iconic classical works. This is more than a concert. It is a shared adventure where families learn, laugh, and experience the magic of music side by side, guided by Frost musicians who bring each story to life. Get details online.

Thursday, January 22 at 11am
Splendor In The Garden
Attend an afternoon of fashion, philanthropy, and elegance at Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden, featuring a glamorous runway presentation, honorees who inspire, and a shared commitment to supporting the future of science and education through Fairchild’s programs. Get details online.

Friday, January 23 at 7:30pm
Sotto Voce at GableStage
Written and directed by Pulitzer Prize winner Nilo Cruz (Anna in the Tropics), Sotto Voce is a lyrical meditation on memory, longing, and the legacy of the Holocaust. When a young Jewish-Cuban researcher’s obsession with the MS St. Louis leads him to an 80-year-old novelist who is still haunted by the love she lost aboard the doomed voyage, the line between memory and desire blurs. This is a haunting story of love, loss, and the voices that refuse to be forgotten. Get details online.

Sat/Sun, January 24–25 from 10am to 5pm
A Festival of Chocolate at Fairchild Gardens
Indulge in the sweetest weekend of the year at Fairchild’s annual Chocolate Festival. This beloved Miami event is a paradise for chocolate lovers, featuring an abundance of artisanal treats, live cooking demonstrations, and interactive experiences the whole family will enjoy. Get details online.

Thursday, February 12 at 8pm
Dear Evan Hansen
Winner of the Tony and Olivier Awards for Best Musical, Dear Evan Hansen is a profoundly contemporary coming-of-age story about the fragility of life and the need for human connection. Evan Hansen, a teenager struggling with severe anxiety, has always felt invisible. But when a sudden tragedy thrusts him into the center of a rapidly evolving controversy, he finds himself presented with an unexpected opportunity: the chance to reinvent himself. On Thursday evenings, enjoy Happy Hour before the show with BOGO drinks at the bar and an exciting pre-show atmosphere in the lobby. Get details online.

Sunday, February 22 at 4pm
February Fantasy - Greater Miami Symphonic Band
Join the Greater Miami Symphonic Band for an exciting afternoon of music featuring a dynamic selection of classic and contemporary wind band repertoire. This performance promises powerful brass, rich woodwinds, and engaging rhythms that will delight audiences of all ages. Enjoy free parking and free admission into the Gardens one hour prior to concert time. Get details online.

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