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Greetings {name},

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

the august Riviera Country Club, just steps away from the University of Miami, was established in 1945 by members acquiring the abandoned Biltmore South Golf Course

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Coral Gables scenic photo illustrations © Robin and Robert Burr.

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.

Tuesday, January 13 is National Korean American Day proclaimed by President George W. Bush in 2003, commemorating the arrival of the first Korean immigrants to the United States in 1903, bringing significant contributions to industry, culture and technology.

On Sunday, January 11, National Sunday Supper Day encourages families to gather around the table, enjoy a meal and a conversation together each year on the second Sunday in January.

Wednesday, January 14 is Organize Your Home Day. Being well organized can reduce stress and make you more productive.

Thursday, January 15 is Strawberry Ice Cream Day, an American tradition, invented in 1813 by First Lady Dolley Madison.

Monday, January 19 is Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, an extended weekend federal holiday to celebrate equal rights for all Americans. The holiday became law in 1983, but was not observed in all states until the year 2000.

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, January 17 at 10am
32nd Annual Redland Riot Road Rallye
Load the family up and join the fun as the Redland Riot Road Rallye delivers a whimsically historic road rallye scavenger hunt through the countryside, visiting fabulous venues along the rallye route. Each car team gets a map, directions and questions -- you're looking for clues along the way -- with prizes and surprises at the final destination, Schnebly Redlands Winery and Miami Brewing Company Tap Room. It's a riot -- a mad aventure through the countryside with plenty of goodies for everyone. Start at 10am at Cauley Square, 22400 Old Dixie Hwy. Get details and register your car team 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 from 5:30 to 7:30pm
Ski Club Happy Hour at Seasons 52 on Miracle Mile
Enjoy Happy Hour prices on fabulous food and drinks with the Miami Ski Club members and friends at Seasons 52. 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 7:30pm
Um Hurricane Football vs Ole Miss - Fiesta Bowl
Miami Hurricanes football travel to Glendale, Arizona, to face the Ole Miss Rebels in the Fiesta Bowl for the College Football Playoff semi-final round. If the hurricanes win, they'll be playing in the College Football National Championship game on January 19 at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami. 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.

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 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, January 9 at 7pm
Jennings & Keller at the Barnacle
An award-winning nationally touring duo based out of Florida, Jennings & Keller offer up 21st Century Americana with influences in folk, jazz, and roots music, infusing many different musical elements into a unique eclectic style that is refreshingly diverse. 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 10:30am
Great Books Book Club - The Pillow Book by Sei Shonagon
Attend in person or online to read thought-provoking and influential books from the 19th century and talk about the ideas and emotions they provoke. The book of the month is The Pillow Book by Sei Shonagon. The Pillow Book contains observations and musings recorded by Sei Shōnagon during her time as court lady to Empress Consort Teishi during the 990s and early 1000s in Heian-period Japan. The book, completed in the year 1002, is a collection of essays, anecdotes, poems, and descriptive passages which have little connection to one another except for the fact they are ideas and whims of Shōnagon's spurred by moments in her daily life. Call the Pinecrest Library at 305-668-4571 or email: booke@mdpls.org. Ages 19 years and above. Get details online.

Saturday, January 10 at 11am
Babe - Family Day On Aragon
Babe is a little pig who doesn’t quite know his place in the world. With a bunch of odd friends, like Ferdinand the duck who thinks he is a rooster and Fly the dog he calls mum, Babe realizes that he has the makings to become the greatest sheep pig of all time, and Farmer Hoggett knows it. With the help of the sheep dogs, Babe learns that a pig can be anything that he wants to be. Get details online.

Saturday, January 10 at 11am
Winter Night Sky Art - Craft Program at Coconut Grove Library
Enjoy a cozy art program painting your own wintry night scenes using just basic paints and brushes. Just bring your creativity and enjoy a relaxing time of art and imagination. Materials will be provided. Registration is required. Call 305-442-8695 or email: hernandezje@mdpls.org. Ages 6 to 12 years old. 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.

Saturday, January 10 at 7pm
Labyrinth - 40th Anniversary
Sixteen-year-old Sarah is given thirteen hours to solve a labyrinth and rescue her baby brother Toby when her wish for him to be taken away is granted by the Goblin King Jareth. Labyrinth is a 1986 musical fantasy film directed by Jim Henson from a screenplay by Terry Jones based on a story conceived by Henson and Dennis Lee. A co-production between Henson Associates and Lucasfilm with George Lucas serving as executive producer, the film stars Jennifer Connelly as teenager Sarah and David Bowie as Jareth, and follows Sarah's journeys through a maze to save her baby brother from the Goblin King. Get details online.

Saturday, January 10 at 7pm
Brad Meltzer - The Viper: A Zig & Nola Novel
Attend an evening with Emmy-nominated and bestselling author Brad Meltzer, celebrating the launch of The Viper: A Zig & Nola Novel. This free event is open to the public and books will be available for purchase. Get details online.

Saturday, January 10 at 7:30pm
The Dazzling Classical Saxophone
Friends of Chamber Music Miami presents an exciting, genre-defying evening with one of the world’s most exciting saxophonists. The program features works both virtuosic and lyrical, including a showstopping arrangement of Gershwin’s Rhapsody in Blue. The event takes place at UM Knight Center for Music Innovation, 5513 San Amaro Drive. Get details online.

Saturday, January 10 at 8pm
Saturday Night Jazz at The Globe
On Saturday evening, The Globe showcases straight-ahead and latin jazz, blues, reggae, afro-Cuban, and just about every genre in between. Get details online.

Saturday, January 10 at 9pm
The 18 Wheelers Band at Titanic
Titanic Restaurant & Brewery presents a high-energy night of Roots Rock, Classic Country and Hillbilly Bop, performed by The 18 Wheelers -- Miami’s own honkytonk favorites. Cold craft beers brewed on site, full bar, great food, and live music -- all in one legendary venue in Coral Gables. Get details online.

Saturday, January 10 at 10pm
Ferris Bueller’s Day Of - 40th Anniversary
A John Hughes American Classic cinema experience. Ferris Bueller (Matthew Broderick) has an uncanny skill at cutting classes and getting away with it. Intending to make one last duck-out before graduation, Ferris calls in sick, "borrows" a Ferrari, and embarks on a one-day journey through the streets of Chicago. On Ferris' trail is high school principal Rooney (Jeffrey Jones), determined to catch him in the act. Sister Jeanie (Jennifer Grey), best Friend Cameron (Allan Ruck) girlfriend Sloane (Mia Sara), and creepy guy Garth (Charlie Sheen) round out the cast with memorable performances. In 2014, the film was selected for preservation in the United States National Film Registry by the Library of Congress, being deemed "culturally, historically, or aesthetically significant." Get details online.

Sunday, January 11 at 10:30am
Growing Flowering Bulbs in South Florida
In steamy South Florida, where winter chill is either negligent or nonexistent every year, many gardeners yearn for Minnesota-quality tulips or Virginia-style daffodils. But did you know that the tropics of the world are home to just as wide of a diversity of bulbs? Habranthus, griffinia, polianthes or alstroemeria might be unusual names you haven't heard before, but they are just as lovely as the most luscious cold-climate tulips with the added bonus of tackling South Florida's year-long heat and humidity with ease. Get details online.

Sunday, January 11 at 11am
Kelly Keefe - She
She by Kelly Keefe is a story about fresh starts, finding your footing, and saying yes to what’s next. There She is, devastated. Her long-term boyfriend Mike has just walked out on her unceremoniously. A fresh start calling out to her. She decides to take a leap into the unknown. With the throw of a dart determining her fate, she lets go of control. Become one with the eponymous, She for a journey into the unknown filled with new cities, adventures, spiritual growth, and romance. Enjoy a laid-back chat with Q&A, get your book signed, bring a friend, and grab a coffee at Books & Books. 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.

Monday, January 12 at 7pm
Todd Goddard - Devouring Time
Attend an evening celebrating Devouring Time, the definitive biography of acclaimed American writer Jim Harrison -- the force behind Legends of the Fall, Dalva, and True North. Drawing on more than one hundred original interviews and Harrison’s personal papers, author Todd Goddard offers an intimate, richly detailed portrait of a writer whose bold, irreverent, and spiritual work continues to captivate new generations of readers. A conversation, Q&A, and signing will follow. Get details online.

Tuesday, January 13 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, January 13 at 10am
DAR - The Daughters of the American Revolution
The monthly meeting of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) includes a historical program. All are welcome to attend. Call the Pinecrest Library at 305-668-4571 or email: booke@mdpls.org. Ages 19 years and older. Get details online.

Tuesday, January 13 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 13 at 6pm
From Sputnik to SpaceX: A History of Space Exploration
Scientist and engineer Yuri Freeman presents a tour through the first Russian Space missions, including Sputnik, the first artificial satellite, and the launch of Yuri Gagarin, the first human in space. He will also cover early American Space missions, the American astronauts and Russian cosmonauts meeting in space during the Apollo-Soyuz missions, and modern Space X breakthroughs. Freeman will discuss his career in space electronics. Call Coral Gables Library at 305-442-8706 or email: capleybr@mdpls.org. Ages 18 years and older. Get details online.

Tuesday, January 13 at 7pm
Jennifer Niven - Meet the Newmans: A Novel
From #1 New York Times bestselling author Jennifer Niven, a novel about America’s favorite TV family, whose perfect façade cracks, for fans of Lessons in Chemistry and The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo. Jennifer Niven is the #1 New York Times and internationally bestselling author of thirteen books, fiction and nonfiction, including the massive breakout All the Bright Places, which she also adapted for film. Get details online.

Tuesday, January 13 at 7pm
Bonsai Society of Miami
The members of the Bonsai Society promote the knowledge, interest, appreciation and enjoyment of the art of bonsai on second Tuesdays. Get details online.

Tuesday, January 13 at 8pm
Armstrong Jazz House Live Music
The Avery Liderman Jazz Trio plays live at Armstrong Jazz House on Tuesday evenings. As a accomplished jazz guitarist and Adjunct Professor at Frost School of Music at the University of Miami, Avery is also an instructor at Miami Fine Arts Academy. Get details online.

Tuesday, January 13 at 8pm
Comedy Night with Judy Gold at The Hub
Judy Gold has had stand-up specials on HBO, Comedy Central and LOGO, and was a part of Netflix’s Stand Out: An LGBTQ+ Celebration. She is the author of Yes I Can Say That: When They Come For The Comedians, We Are All In Trouble, a book about free speech and cancel culture. Get details online.

Wednesday, January 14 at 10am
Silver Screen Mornings - My Darling Clementine
In this 1946 classic directed by John Ford, Wyatt Earp (Henry Fonda) and Doc Holliday (Victor Mature) clean up Tombstone by taking on the Clanton clan at the O.K. Corral. Meanwhile, Earp becomes smitten with a pretty schoolteacher as Holliday romances a saloon girl. The ensemble cast also features Linda Darnell, Walter Brennan, Tim Holt, Cathy Downs and Ward Bond. Call the Coral Gables Library at 305-442-8706 or email: capleybr@mdpls.org. Ages 18 years and older. Get details online.

Wednesday, January 14 at 6pm
Photography - Wildflowers & Gardens
Photographer Robert Chaplin explores photographing wildflowers and garden landscapes, focusing on color, composition, and techniques that highlight the delicacy and detail of natural subjects at the National Parks Camera Club. This session includes approaches to lighting, close-up photography, and creating expressive images throughout the seasons. Walk-ins are welcome; registration is required to receive the Zoom link. Call Pinecrest Library at 305-668-4571 or email: booke@mdpls.org. Ages 19 years and older. Get details online.

Wednesday, January 14 at 6pm
The Garden of Eating - Good vs. Evil Edition
Keep your New Year's resolution on life support by indulging in some healthy and not so healthy variations of air fryer and crockpot recipes. Learn how you can make the same dish two different ways depending on your current diet or mood. Registration at Coral Gables Library is required. Call 305-442-8706 or email: capleybr@mdpls.org. Ages 19 years and older. Get details online.

Wednesday, January 14 at 7pm
Paula McLain - Skylark
The New York Times bestselling author of The Paris Wife weaves a mesmerizing tale of Paris above and below -- where a woman’s quest for artistic freedom in 1664 intertwines with a doctor’s dangerous mission during the German occupation in the 1940s, revealing a story of courage and resistance that transcends time. A spellbinding and transportive look at a side of Paris known to very few -- the underground city that is a mirror reflection of the glories above -- Paula McLain’s unforgettable new novel chronicles two parallel journeys of defiance and rescue that connect in ways both surprising and deeply moving. Get details online.

Wednesday, January 14 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, January 15 at noon
National Strawberry Ice Cream Day
I scream, you scream, we all scream for strawberry ice cream. Enjoy 50% off locally churned Azucar strawberry ice cream at Miami Joe Coffee Company in Lowes Coral Gables Hotel. Get details online.

Thursday, January 15 from 5 to 7pm
Ladies Night at Beauty and the Butcher
Ladies drink complimentary bubbles at the bar from 5 to 7pm on Thursdays at Beauty And The Butcher, 6901 Red Road. Get details online.

Thursday, January 15 at 5pm
All You Need Is Kill
In the year 20XX, a huge and mysterious flower called 'Darol' suddenly appears in Japan. Volunteers like Rita, a resourceful but lonely young woman who does not fit in with her peers, are dispatched to help clean up and rebuild. But one day, Darol suddenly emits a deafening signal, and its surrounding fruit bursts, revealing hordes of creatures that quickly slaughter everyone. Rita makes a valiant attempt to escape but dies in the attempt. Then? she wakes up again, only to witness the same tragedy. And again. Stuck in an inexplicable time loop, Rita struggles until she meets Keiji, a shy young man who is also experiencing the loop alongside her. Based on the worldwide best-selling light novel and manga, All You Need Is Kill is a thrilling and big-hearted vision of what it means to live for tomorrow. Get details online.

Thursday, January 15 at 5:30pm
Music at McBride Plaza
Attend the premier of the 2026 season of Music at McBride Plaza -- free outdoor concerts every other Thursday of the month from January through March, featuring talented ensembles from UM’s Frost School of Music. Get details online.

Thursday, January 15 at 6pm
South Florida Jewelry Arts Guild
The South Florida Jewelry Arts Guild is a thriving jewelry arts community which includes artists working in metals, glass, seed beads, metal and polymer clays and others who incorporate both novel materials and techniques in their work. This dynamic group meets monthly for educational presentations, workshops and networking opportunities. Get details online.

Thursday, January 15 at 6:30pm
Candlelight: Tribute to Bad Bunny
Discover the music of Bad Bunny at Hotel Colonnade Coral Gables under the gentle glow of candlelight. Get details online.

Thursday, January 15 at 7pm
Jacob Soboroff - Firestorm
A revelatory and searingly immediate report from the frontlines of the firestorm that consumed Los Angeles, from the MS NOW correspondent and New York Times bestselling author of Separated, who covered the fires on the ground as an LA native. Jacob Soboroff was on the front lines of the blaze in California for what would turn out to be weeks covering unimaginable destruction, from both the Palisades Fire and the Eaton Fire, in Altadena. He shared the latest developments, met with displaced residents and workers, and pressed Governor Gavin Newsom in an interview on Meet the Press. Firestorm is the story of the costliest wildfire in American history, the people it affected and the deeply personal connection to one journalist covering it. It is a love letter to Los Angeles, a yearning to understand the fires, and why America’s new age of disaster we are living through portends that -- without a reckoning of how Los Angeles burned -- there is more yet, and worse, to come. This event takes place at the Congregational Church, 3010 De Soto Blvd. Tickets are required. Get details and tickets online.

Thursday, January 15 at 8pm
JohnMartin's - Karaoke On The Mile
Step up to the mic and sing your heart out at JohnMartin's Thursday Karaoke Night, with signature Martinis and a full menu of great pub food. Get details online.

Fri/Sat/Sun, January 16–18 from noon to 6pm
Tamiami International Orchid Festival Weekend
Attend the largest winter orchid event in the United States where local orchid societies and vendors create beautiful exhibits full of exotic and rare orchids in artistic arrangements. Ninety national and international orchid growers and allied product vendors come together under one roof to offer an amazing assortment of exotic orchids and orchid-related products at Miami Dade County Fair Expo Center Fuchs Pavilion- 10901 SW 24th Street. Get details online.

Friday, January 16 at 7pm
Mark Seligman - AI and ADA
Attend a fascinating discussion with Mark Seligman, author of AI and ADA: Artificial Translation and Creation of Literature. The book's Preface places the current AI explosion in the context of other technological cataclysms and recounts the author's personal (and not always deadly serious) AI journey. The book considers whether machines, while now arguably intelligent, can ever also gain sufficient sensation and emotion to create language art with other than borrowed depth -- and, while viewing this development as likely all too soon, declines to despair on that account. 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 10am
32nd Annual Redland Riot Road Rallye
Load the family up and join the fun as the Redland Riot Road Rallye delivers a whimsically historic road rallye scavenger hunt through the countryside, visiting fabulous venues along the rallye route. Each car team gets a map, directions and questions -- you're looking for clues along the way -- with prizes and surprises at the final destination, Schnebly Redlands Winery and Miami Brewing Company Tap Room. It's a riot -- a mad aventure through the countryside with plenty of goodies for everyone. Start at 10am at Cauley Square, 22400 Old Dixie Hwy. Get details and register your car team 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.

Saturday, January 24 at 2pm
Woop Woop Beer Fest at Bay 13
Bay 13 is hosting a huge party on the patio with unlimited beer tastings, wine and liquor vendors, live bands and local food with plenty of fun for everyone. Enjoy beers from some of Florida’s finest craft breweries, Australian food, unique merchandise, great music, fun games and community. Get details online.

Saturday, January 24 from 6pm to Midnight
CGN - 2026 Annual Gala, The Next 100: Legacy & Vision
The Coral Gables Museum’s 2026 Gala introduces a forward-looking concept designed to highlight the city’s next chapter. This year’s theme focuses on innovation, design, and the role of cultural institutions in shaping the urban future of Coral Gables. The event transforms the Museum into a sleek, immersive environment that reflects the city’s evolution and its growing commitment to creative and technological progress. The Gala offers a high-visibility platform for community leaders, philanthropists, and partners to engage with a milestone moment for The City Beautiful. It is both a celebration and a strategic opportunity to support the Museum’s expanding vision as it enters its second century of service. Clear, focused, and built around the future -- this is the defining event for those who want to take part in the next phase of Coral Gables. Get details online.

Saturday, February 7 at 9am
Tour of Kitchens & Tropical Living
The Community Foundation's Tour of Kitchens & Tropical Living invites you on a self-guided journey through some of Coral Gables’ most stunning private homes and kitchens. Drawing over 1,000 local foodies and design lovers from across the area, the Tour offers a rare glimpse inside beautifully curated spaces -- paired with delicious bites and sips from top local restaurants and premium spirits brands. It’s a one-of-a-kind experience that blends culinary indulgence with inspired living. 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.

Dependable Friendly Computer Service
Two Computer Guys
Since 1998, the team at Two Computer Guys has been available for safe, reliable, efficient and friendly service -- for small businesses, families, students, seniors and anyone who needs a little help with their computer. TCG solves problems to get computers up and running quickly. Be safe -- call when you need help with virus issues. Serving more than a thousand clients in South Florida over the past three decades. Call 305-444-1984 when you need a little help. Get details and schedule an appointment online.

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Check out Surfshark, a cybersecurity bundle for all-over protection. This award-winning VPN service creates a secure, encrypted connection between your device and the internet. It's a necessary protection in the modern world. Get up to three months of free service when you get details online.

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