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Greetings {name},

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

opened in 1924 as Venetian Casino, the historic Venetian Pool -- created in Mediterranean Revival style by architect Phineas Paist and designed by artist Denman Fin -- has been a favorite gathering place for Coral Gables residents and friends for a century

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Coral Gables scenic photo illustrations © Robin and Robert Burr.

On Saturday, February 7, it's Send A Friend A Card Day, time to send friendly cheer through the mail. We do that by sending a note or message on a card to the friends we hold dear.

Sunday, February 8 is Boy Scouts Day, celebrating the birthday of the American scouting movement on February 8, 1910.

Sunday, February 8 is Super Bowl Day, the pinnacle of the American football season with the NFL championship game, a massive American cultural event that unites millions through high-stakes football, major entertainment (halftime shows), iconic advertising, economic impact for host cities, and traditions like parties and food, making it a unique blend of sports, business, and national spectacle far beyond just a game.

Monday, February 9 is National Pizza Day, celebrating one of America's all-time favorite foods. Whether it is thin crust, Chicago-style, deep dish, or anything in between, pizza is an American favorite.

Wednesday, February 11 is National Latte Day, celebrating the explosion of flavor of espresso and silky crema.

Thursday, February 12 celebrates Abraham Lincoln's Birthday in 1809.

Saturday, February 14 is Valentine's Day, a time to celebrate the love of a spouse or partner, often a time to declare romantic inclinations.

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
Friday, February 6 at 6:30pm
CG Music Club - 2026 Scholarship Gala Recital
The Coral Gables Music Club invites all club members, music enthusiasts and friends to attend the annual Scholarship Students Recital at the Congregational Church featuring some of the most extraordinary young musicians from our community -- are all national and international prize winners. We can all be extremely proud of all of their achievements. Having the chance to listen to all of them perform in one night is truly a magical and unforgettable experience. No tickets are required, this is a free event and the public is invited to attend. Get details online.

Save The Date
Fri/Sat/Sun, March 6–8 from 10am to 4pm
Key West Orchid Festival
The annual gathering of orchid enthusiasts, vendors and members of the Key West Orchid Society takes place at West Martello Garden Club at Higgs Beach, 1100 Atlantic Blvd in Key West. Among the vendors at the Key West Orchid Festival are Quest Orchids, Soroa Orchids, Mac's Orchids, Jim-N-I Orchids, J&J Unique Orchids, Lady Vanda, OFE International (Orchid growing supplies), J&J Plant Corp and the KWOS Members' Co-Op table where you can purchase divisions of members plants at great prices. Get details online.

Thursday, February 5 at 5:30pm
Burgerliscious 14 Block Party
The Coral Gables Chamber of Commerce presents the 14th Annual Burgerliscious festival at 201 Alhambra Circle. Sink your teeth into some amazing burgers, enjoy a nice cold Sam Adams brew with live music and entertainment. Get details online.

Thursday, February 5 at 6:30pm
Old Masters in Context
Lowe Art Museum presents Old Masters in Context featuring Dr. Andaleeb Banta: Sofonisba Anguissola and the Exceptional Woman Artist. Sofonisba Anguissola (ca. 1535-1625) was the first woman in European art history to achieve international fame as a painter. The Lowe’s collection includes an important work by her hand, The Holy Family with Saints Anne and John the Baptist (1592). In this lecture, Dr. Andaleeb Banta, Andrew W. Mellon Senior Curator of Prints and Drawings at the National Gallery of Art in Washington, will consider Anguissola’s exceptional professional path against the broader context of women’s contributions to artistic production in pre-modern Europe. Get details online.

Thursday, February 5 at 7pm
Susan Lucci - La Lucci
Emmy-winning actress and broadcaster Susan Lucci, celebrates her new book La Lucci at the Congregational Church. This deeply personal and compelling new book explores Susan’s journey through love, joy, reinvention, and resilience in the face of profound loss -- both personal and professional -- including nearly one hundred never-before-seen photos. Get details online.

Thursday, February 5 at 7:25pm
Arco
A magical and beautifully animated journey through time, Arco is a dazzling adventure about a 10-year-old boy from a peaceful, distant future who accidentally travels back to the year 2075 and discovers a world in peril. As Arco develops a charming and touching friendship with a young girl named Iris, they band together and along with her trusted robot caretaker Mikki, set out on a quest to get Arco home, while the two children may also be the only ones who can save our planet. A wondrous odyssey filled with hope and optimism for our future, Arco is an enchanting fable from breakout filmmaker Ugo Bienvenu, produced by Remembers’ Bienvenu and Felix de Givry, and mountainA’s Natalie Portman and Sophie Mas. Get details online.

Thursday, February 5 at 7:30pm
Peter London Global Dance Company & Frost Studio Jazz Band
Composer‑trumpeter Etienne Charles has always told stories in sound -- of Carnival streets, ancestral rites, and the living pulse of Caribbean life.  In this newly forged partnership he expands that canvas, joining forces with the Frost Studio Jazz Band and the Peter  London Global Dance Company, South Florida’s pre‑eminent multicultural contemporary troupe. The program pairs Charles’s acclaimed suites -- Bacchanal  Tuesday, As an Offering, and Green Thumb -- with world‑premiere choreography crafted by Peter  London and his dancers. Framed by a vibrant Creole prelude and narrative introductions from Charles himself, the evening unfolds as an immersive journey through rhythm, movement, and cultural memory. Get details online.

Thursday, February 5 at 8pm
A Private Life
This French-American thriller directed by Rebecca Zlotowski, starring Jodie Foster as a Paris-based psychiatrist who investigates the suspicious suicide of a patient, features Foster in a rare French-language lead role, described as a "twisty" film noir exploring psychoanalysis and thriller elements. Get details online.

Friday, February 6 at 6pm
Narrative Shorts Competition - Shorts Miami International Film Festival
Celebrating narrative and documentary short films, the Shorts Miami International Film Festival is a three-day event at the UM Cosford Cinema. Admission is free but registration is required. Get details and register online.

Friday, February 6 from 6 to 10pm
First Friday Gallery Night at the Museum
Each first Friday of the month, the Coral Gables Museum opens its doors to the public for free as part of Coral Gables Gallery Night. Enjoy live music, current exhibitions, and a cash bar before heading out to explore Gallery Night in the Gables. Get details online.

Friday, February 6 at 6:30pm
CG Music Club - 2026 Scholarship Gala Recital
The Coral Gables Music Club invites all club members, music enthusiasts and friends to attend the annual Scholarship Students Recital at the Congregational Church featuring some of the most extraordinary young musicians from our community -- are all national and international prize winners. We can all be extremely proud of all of their achievements. Having the chance to listen to all of them perform in one night is truly a magical and unforgettable experience. No tickets are required, this is a free event and the public is invited to attend. Get details online.

Friday, February 6 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, February 6 from 7 to 8pm
Crossroads: an Evening of Experimental Dance at the Museum
Presented by SLUT Dance Collective, this experimental dance program features work by choreographer Sarah Lutzky, whose practice blends movement and voice to examine vulnerability, fear, and mortality. Through physically charged performance and conceptual rigor, the program explores the fragile line between action and consequence and concludes with a Q&A with the artists. Get details online.

Friday, February 6 at 7:15pm
Solo Mio
Left at the altar in Rome, a heartbroken man chooses to go on his honeymoon alone. As he navigates the city meant for two, he begins a bittersweet journey of self-discovery. Get details online.

Friday, February 6 at 7:30pm
A Poet - Red Carpet Opening Night
Reception at 7:30pm, the film followed by Q&A with director Simón Mesa Soto at 8pm. Middle-aged and erratic, Oscar is a failed writer who has given up on life. Unemployed and living with family, he wanders the streets of Medellín in a drunken stupor, lamenting the state of literature in his home country, where he has succumbed to the cliché of the tortured artist. However, the opportunity to mentor a young student offers a chance at redemption, if he doesn’t screw it up first. Get details online.

Saturday, February 7 from 8am to 2pm
Farmers Market at Merrick Park
The Coral Gables Farmers Market, located in front of City Hall on Saturday mornings, runs  until March 28, offering locally sourced produce, gourmet meals, baked products, floristry, educational workshops, and children's activities. Call 305-460-5605 or email: specialevents@coralgables.com. The address is  at 405 Biltmore Way. 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.

Saturday, February 7 from 10am to 2pm
AARP Tax Assistance
Get free federal income tax preparation help from IRS certified AARP Tax-Aide volunteers at the Pinecrest Library. Please bring social security cards or ITIN, government-issued photo ID and Identity Protection PIN (if applicable) for all individuals included on tax returns, Forms W-2, 1099 and any other income documents. Call 305-233-8324 or email: quiroslasom@mdpls.org. Get details online.

Saturday, Feb 7 from 11am to 3pm
11th Annual Children's Festival at Woman's Club
Bring the family to the 10th Annual Children's Festival at the Woman's Club -- a free event with many organizations providing information about the services they provide for children and families. Enjoy interactive learning stations; Ccreative arts & crafts; live entertainment and performances; storytelling and reading corners; community resource booths; healthy snacks and refreshments. Get details online.

Saturday, February 7 at 11am
Saturday at the Cinema - Barefoot in the Park
Coral Gables Adult Activity Center presents Barefoot in the Park at Coral Gables Art Cinema. Get details online.

Sunday, February 7 at noon
My Dinner With Andre
Selected by Mitchell Kaplan. In this captivating and philosophical film directed by Louis Malle, actor and playwright Wallace Shawn sits down with his friend the theater director André Gregory at a restaurant on New York’s Upper West Side, and the pair proceed through an alternately whimsical and despairing confessional about love, death, money, and all the superstition in between. Playing variations on their own New York–honed personas, Shawn and Gregory, who also cowrote the screenplay, dive in with introspective intellectual gusto, and Malle captures it all with a delicate, artful detachment. A fascinating freeze-frame of cosmopolitan culture, My Dinner with André remains a unique work in cinema history. Get details online.

Saturday, February 7 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, February 7 at at 3pm
Genealogical Society - Henry Flagler's Florida East Coast Railway
Attend a presentation by Professor Seth Bramson, Historian of South Florida and Florida East Coast Railway Company at the Pinecrest Library. Get details online.

Saturday, February 7 from 4 to 10pm
Giralda Plaza Artisan Market
Flamingo Fling Productions is thrilled to host the Giralda Plaza Artisan Market every first and third Saturday of the month from 4 to 10pm. Experience the best artisan vendors from across South Florida while enjoying fine dining and drinks from the best restaurants in Coral Gables along Giralda Plaza. Featuring over 15 vendors with a variety of products ranging from jewelry, clothing, candles, handbags, accessories and various artisan goods. Get details online.

Friday, February 7 from 6 to 10pm
Americas Collection - Hues of Desire
Hues of Desire is an exploration of longing as both emotion and experience -- felt, imagined, and expressed through color and form. Across the exhibition, desire unfolds not as a single sensation, but as a shifting spectrum shaped by memory, intuition, and perception. Visit Americas Collection Art Gallery and Frame Shop during First Friday Gallery Night in Coral Gables to view this amazing collection. Get details online.

Saturday, February 7 at 6:30pm
Fairchild Gala In The Garden
For over 30 years, Gala in the Garden has been a magical and revered event, named one of South Florida's most beautiful gatherings. Held at Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden, it’s celebrated as a Top Five Must Attend gala by Miami Magazine. Get details and purchase tickets online.

Saturday, February 7 at 7:30pm
Fantastic Symphony - Frost Symphony Orchestra
Aaron Copland’s Symphonic Ode was dedicated to his great champion Serge Koussevitzky and launches the evening with broad sonorities and the rhythmic swagger that signaled a new American voice in 20th‑century orchestral writing. From this bracing opener we turn to romantic lyricism with  Bruch’s Violin Concerto No. 1 in G minor, a work whose soaring melodies and gypsy‑tinged finale have made it a favorite since 1868. The program closes with  Berlioz’s Symphonie fantastique, still electrifying nearly two centuries after its premiere. Berlioz deploys an enlarged orchestra, daring harmonies, and the famous "idée fixe" to chart an artist's opium‑fueled descent from ardent love to macabre hallucination. From Copland’s bright modernism through Bruch’s romanticism to Berlioz’s revolutionary imagination, the concert traces the symphony’s power to mirror the boldest hopes and darkest dreams of the human spirit. Get details online.

Saturday February 7 at 7:30pm
Arts Ballet Theatre of Florida
Attend the intimate Sanctuary of the Arts in Coral Gables for a special program featuring excerpts of Firebird, and other classical and neoclassical works. Get details online.

Saturday, February 7 at 8pm
Now You See Me: Now You Don't
The University of Miami's Cinematic Arts Commission invites you to a free screening at Cosford Cinema. The Four Horsemen reunite and team up with a new generation of young illusionists to expose a diamond heiress’s global money laundering scheme for criminals. Admission is free and no tickets are required. Get details online.

Saturday, February 7 at 10pm
Pump Up The Volume
Christian Slater stars in this teen drama as a loner student from the East who enrolls at a highly rated Southwest high school and secretly provokes a mini-rebellion in the student body via his pirate radio station. By day, Mark Hunter is a quiet, studious student at an ordinary suburban high school in Arizona. But at night, Mark creeps down into his basement, fires up his radio transmitter, and broadcasts to the community as Hard Harry, a sexually obsessed social commentator who passes along an angry philosophy about the state of teenage life when not blasting punk rock or gangster rap. Get details online.

Sunday, February 8 at 10:30am
Lapidus: Architect Of Joy
Attend a special preview screening of the documentary film Lapidus: Architect Of Joy, followed by wine and cheese, good company, and great ideas at Coral Gables Art Cinema. The 2026 documentary explores the life of Morris Lapidus (too much is never enough), the visionary behind iconic, playful Miami Beach hotels like the Fontainebleau and Eden Roc. The film covers his journey from poverty to pioneering "Miami Modern" (MiMo) style, featuring rare archives, interviews, and insights into his philosophy of designing for public delight. The event will celebrate Lapidus' enduring legacy in Coral Gables, including Temple Judea, Gusman Concert Hall, UM School of Law, and the Junior Chamber of Commerce Building. Get details online. https://mrlapidus.com/Art-Cinema/

Sunday, February 8 at 5pm
Sierra Club Monthly Meeting
In 2021, our county commissioners approved a plan to build 540 homes on 168 acres located at the old Calusa Golf Course. In the fifteen years since it was a golf course, Mother Nature reclaimed part of this land as a bird rookery for tri-colored herons, egrets, anhinga, and other wildlife. That plan was put on hold, but has now made it back on the agenda for the commissioners to decide what happens next, and how much protection will be given to the wildlife. This meeting is social time together. The meeting takes place at Coral Gables Congregational Church. Email: miami-chair@florida.sierraclub.org or get details online.

Monday, February 9 at 3pm
AAC - An Afternoon with Cardiologist Dr. Pina
Attend an empowering discussion on heart health, prevention, and healthy aging at Coral Gables Adult Activities Center, 2 Andalusia Ave. Call 305-461-6764. Get details online.

Monday, February 9 at 7:30pm
Brahms Clarinet Quintet - Friends of Chamber Music
Friends of Chamber Music Miami presents The New York Philharmonic Quartet returning with clarinetist Alex Fiterstein for an evening of chamber music treasures. The program features Brahms’ radiant Clarinet Quintet, a beloved masterpiece of the Romantic era, and more. The event takes place at Coral Gables Congregational Church, 3010 De Soto Boulevard. Get details online.

Monday, February 9 from 6 to 8pm
NextGen Valentine's at Vizcaya
For those young loves in the 21–40 age group, enjoy a special Valentine's event at Vizcaya hosted by The Gilded Edge NextGen Leaders. Celebrate love, community, and connection during this enchanting after-hours evening designed for young professionals. Get details online.

Tuesday, February 10 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, February 10 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, February 10 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, February 10 at 7pm
Kaira Rouda - We Were Never Friends
Attend a conversation with Kaira Rouda on her book, We Were Never Friends, a darkly witty thriller centered on a group of former sorority sisters reunited at a luxurious Palm Springs estate -- where old rivalries, buried secrets, and a past tragedy resurface with deadly consequences. Get details online.

Tuesday, February 10 at 7:30pm
Dr. Ilona Kubiaczyk-Adler, Concert Organist
The Lamar Louise Curry Concert Series at First United Methodist Church of Coral Gables, 536 Coral Way, welcomes internationally acclaimed concert organist Dr. Ilona Kubiaczyk-Adler to South Florida. A native of Poland, she presents a breathtaking evening of music from Eastern Europe & the Americas, performed on the celebrated 76-rank Schantz pipe organ at First United Methodist Church of Coral Gables. Dr. Kubiaczyk-Adler brings a world-class career spanning Europe and the Americas, with performances at renowned venues including the Van Gogh Museum and Orgelpark in Amsterdam, Princeton Theological Seminary, and the Göteborg International Organ Academy. Currently serving as Director of Ministries in Music and Arts/Organist at Pinnacle Presbyterian Church in Scottsdale, she is acclaimed as a dynamic organist, pianist, conductor, artistic director, and educator. Admission and parking are free -- invite a friend and experience the power, beauty, and grandeur of the organ like never before. Get details online.

Wednesday, February 11 at 10am
Silver Screen Mornings - Written on the Wind
Mitch Wayne (Rock Hudson) is a geologist working for the Hadleys, an oil-rich Texas family. While the patriarch, Jared (Robert Keith), works hard to establish the family business, his irresponsible son, Kyle (Robert Stack), is an alcoholic playboy, and his daughter, Marylee (Dorothy Malone), is the town tramp. Mitch harbors a secret love for Kyle's unsatisfied wife, Lucy (Lauren Bacall) -- a fact that leaves him exposed when the jealous Marylee accuses him of murder. Call the Coral Gables Library at 305-442-8706 or email: capleybr@mdpls.org. Ages 18 years and older. Get Details online.

Wednesday, February 11 at noon
Teofilo Victoria Lecture Series I – Featuring Victor Dover
Victor Dover has led over 200 charrettes and lectures widely on livable communities and sustainable development. He is coauthor of the groundbreaking book Street Design: The Secret to Great Cities and Towns (Wiley, 2014) with John Massengale. A Fellow of both the American Institute of Certified Planners and the Congress for the New Urbanism (CNU), Victor has served as national chair of CNU and received both the Seaside Prize and the John Nolen Medal for his contributions to urbanism. An adjunct faculty member at the University of Miami, Victor has also served as president of the Parks Foundation of Miami-Dade, a board member of the National Recreation & Parks Association, and currently serves on the board of the Tropical Audubon Society. Get details online.

Wednesday, February 11 at 6pm
Photography - Shades of Up North
Photographer Barbara Livieri presents a visual study of northern landscapes, showcasing the colors, textures and moods that define the region. Attend in-person or from home to explore techniques for capturing forests, fall color, and the quiet atmosphere of natural spaces, with an emphasis on composition and working with available light.  Call the Pinecrest Library at 305-668-4571 or email: booke@mdpls.org. Ages 19 years and older. Get details online.

Wednesday, February 11 at 6:30pm
Chef Allen Valentine: Chocolate as Aroma, Spice & Indulgence
The Café at Books & Books is delighted to welcome Chef Allen Susser back to the Coral Gables location to debut a very special edition of their community dinners -- right in time for Valentine’s Day. A Chef Allen Valentine: Chocolate as Aroma, Spice & Indulgence, is a one-of-a-kind, four-course dinner that evokes decadence as it incorporates chocolate throughout various elements of each dish. This culinary experience highlights the complex, rich, and diverse flavors of cacao in subtle, provocative, yet unpretentious ways. James Beard award-winning Chef Allen Susser’s career has been shaped by a lifelong love of food as a means of authentic connection and celebration. The cost is $65 per person for the four-course meal. Get details online.

Wednesday, February 11 at 7pm
David Guterson - Evelyn in Transit
A crystalline short novel about defying expectations, hitting the road, and seeking the right way to live. Radically open-minded, formidably strong, and unusually clear-eyed about herself and others, Evelyn Bednarz has always been a misfit. She’s easily bored, unsuited to life at school, asks odd questions about faith and time, and sees through conventions others take for granted. Seeking to be true to herself, she hitchhikes across the American West taking odd jobs. Get details online.

Wednesday, February 11 at 7:30pm
Anthony DePalma - On This Ground
Books & Books is proud to present an evening with Anthony DePalma discussing On This Ground: Hardship and Hope at the Toughest Prep School in America. The remarkable story of hope, determination, and resilience at a celebrated school in Newark, New Jersey, the students who thrive there, and a community that refused to let its children’s education become a casualty of a growing racial divide. The event takes place at Books & Books Coconut Grove, 3409 Main Hwy in Coconut Grove. Get details online.

Wednesday, February 11 from 8pm to midnight
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.

Wednesday, February 11 at 9pm
The Running Man
The University of Miami’s Cinematic Arts Commission invites you to a free screening at Cosford Cinema. A man joins a game show in which contestants, allowed to flee anywhere in the world, are pursued by hunters hired to kill them. Admission is free and no tickets required. Get details online.

Thursday, February 12 at 4pm
Happy Hour at Salumeria 104 plus Music at McBride Plaza
Begin the evening at Salumeria 104, celebrating the launch of their long-awaited full bar. Try The Angelo Spritz or the smooth and timeless Negroni, and the signature Aperol Spritz, always a steal at just $4. Shareable bites include the Charcuterie Platter, Angelo’s Meatball Slider and golden Zucchine Fritte for a happy hour that hits all the right notes. After happy hour, take a short stroll to McBride Plaza to enjoy an outdoor performance of fabulous music under the stars. Get details online.

Thursday, February 12 at 5:45pm
Goat - REALD 3D
From Sony Pictures Animation comes GOAT, an original action-comedy set in an all-animal world. The story follows Will, a small goat with big dreams who gets a once-in-a-lifetime shot to join the pros and play roarball -- a high-intensity, co-ed, full-contact sport dominated by the fastest, fiercest animals in the world. Will’s new teammates aren’t thrilled about having a little goat on their roster, but Will is determined to revolutionize the sport and prove once and for all that smalls can ball! Get details online.

Thursday, February 12 at 7pm
Crime 101
Set against the sun-bleached grit of Los Angeles, Crime 101 weaves the tale of an elusive thief (Chris Hemsworth) whose high-stakes heists unfolding along the iconic 101 freeway have mystified police. When he eyes the score of a lifetime with hopes of this being his final job, his path collides with a disillusioned insurance broker (Halle Berry) who is facing her own crossroads, forcing the two to collaborate. Determined to crack the case, a relentless detective (Mark Ruffalo) closes in on the operation, raising the stakes even higher. As the multimillion-dollar heist approaches, the line between hunter and hunted begins to blur, and all three are forced to confront the cost of their choices -- and the realization that there's no turning back. Get details online.

Thursday, February 12 at 7pm
Wuthering Heights
A bold and original imagining of one of the greatest love stories of all time, Emerald Fennell’s Wuthering Heights stars Margot Robbie as Cathy and Jacob Elordi as Heathcliff, whose forbidden passion for one another turns from romantic to intoxicating in an epic tale of lust, love and madness. Get details online.

Thursday, February 12 at 7:05pm
Nirvanna the Band the Show the Movie
Clever Canadian time travel mockumentary-adventure film directed by Matt Johnson. When their plan to book a show at the Rivoli goes horribly wrong, Matt and Jay accidentally travel back to the year 2008 by attempting a new scheme involving a DeLorean-inspired RV. At the 2025 Toronto International Film Festival, this film won the People's Choice Award. Get details online.

Thursday, February 12 at 7:30pm
Amernet and Friends with Elizabeth Pridgen, Piano
Experience the thrilling collaboration of the Amernet String Quartet and internationally acclaimed guest pianist Elizabeth Pridgen. As FIU’s Artist-in-Residence Ensemble, the Amernet continues to deliver concerts that consistently engage and inspire. Pridgen, Artistic Director of the Atlanta Chamber Players, has appeared at Carnegie Hall, the Kennedy Center, and leading European stages, earning acclaim for her powerful, poetic playing and dynamic presence. Together, these artists create an evening of vibrant musical exchange and exceptional chamber music. Presented by The Wertheim with generous support from the Funding Arts Network (FAN). 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.

Saturday, February 14 at 2pm
Miami Pioneers Welcome Karelia Carbonell
The Miami Pioneers and Natives of Dade are pleased to welcome Karelia Martinez Carbonell, a historian and preservationist dedicated to protecting Coral Gables’ architectural legacy. As President of the Historic Preservation Association of Coral Gables, she has played a crucial role in advocacy and awareness campaigns for heritage sites. She recently co-authored a book on architecture, Coral Gables: The Moderns - Redefining The City Beautiful 1960-1980, shedding light on a lesser-known yet significant chapter of Coral Gables’ architectural evolution -- celebrating the city’s embrace of Modernism in the mid-20th century. Get details online.

Sunday, February 15 at 10am
Bike Tour - Biltmore Turns 100
Join Bike Walk Coral Gables for a historic theme adventure. The Biltmore Hotel was built in under a year, but after it’s opening in January 1926, it underwent a series of uses. After near-bankruptcy and demolition, it was restored to its grandeur of today. Enjoy a ride to the Biltmore, where our tour guide, Chris Rupp, Executive Director of Dade Heritage Trust, will treat us to the grand tour. Get details online.

Sunday, February 15 at 3pm
Chopin For All - Angie Zhang
In February, the Chopin Foundation welcomes Angie Zhang, 6th Prize winner of the 2025 National Chopin Piano Competition and finalist in the 2025 American Pianists Awards. A sought-after soloist, chamber musician, and fortepianist, Zhang brings both historical insight and contemporary creativity to the stage. Chopin For All free concerts take place at Granada Church, 950 University Drive. Get details online.

Friday, February 20 at 8pm
Seraphic Fire - American Folk
This Land is Your Land, Simple Gifts, Farther Along, My Darlin’ Clementine, and more... Bring the whole family to this American folk song celebration at Church of The Little Flower. The pure-toned voices of Seraphic Fire take you on a 75-minute journey through America’s folk music roots. We’ll also sing Ingram Marshall’s Hymnodic Delays, perhaps Seraphic Fire’s most requested piece, based on 18th century American folk hymns. The Pre-Concert Conversation will be presented by Dr. Nola Richardson, one hour before the concert. 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.

Friday, February 27 at 8pm
Ring Theatre - Twelfth Night
Twelfth Night, named for the twelfth night after Christmas, is a delightful exploration of love and power. The Countess Olivia, who runs her own household, catches the eye of Duke Orsino. Joining the fray are Malvolio, her snobbish steward, and Sir Andrew Aguecheek, another suitor. Then, the twins Viola and Sebastian crash into the scene, each believing the other has perished in a shipwreck. Viola cleverly disguises herself as a male page and starts working for Orsino. Orsino sends her to Olivia as his emissary, but Olivia is instantly smitten with the messenger. The play weaves these relationships together, creating a complex tapestry that is then beautifully unraveled. Get details online.

Saturday, February 28 from 10am to 4pm
Upper Keys Garden Walk
The Garden Club of the Upper Keys invites you to Garden Walk 2026, featuring a wide variety of island garden styles, not otherwise available for viewing. Stroll through the Francis Tracy Garden Center (mm 94 Bayside) grounds from 9am to 4pm while enjoying spectacular vendors of all types, art show, plant sales, artisan wares, and mobile food vendors. Get details online.

Fri/Sat/Sun, March 6–8 from 10am to 4pm
Key West Orchid Festival
The annual gathering of orchid enthusiasts, vendors and members of the Key West Orchid Society takes place at West Martello Garden Club at Higgs Beach, 1100 Atlantic Blvd in Key West. Among the vendors at the Key West Orchid Festival are Quest Orchids, Soroa Orchids, Mac's Orchids, Jim-N-I Orchids, J&J Unique Orchids, Lady Vanda, OFE International (Orchid growing supplies), J&J Plant Corp and the KWOS Members' Co-Op table where you can purchase divisions of members plants at great prices. Get details online.

Saturday, March 7 from 10am to 3pm
The Villagers’ Primavera Garden Tour
This ever-popular annual Garden Tour by The Villagers offers an exclusive look inside exceptional private gardens in South Coral Gables and Pinecrest. A celebration of spring, color, and beauty, Primavera highlights the lush, meticulously curated landscapes that define South Florida’s distinctive garden traditions. Now in its 33rd year, the Garden Tour invites guests to experience unique, private tropical retreats while learning directly from Villagers’ members and garden experts who will share insights on each home’s plant varieties, design influences, and special features. Advance tickets may be purchased from Villagers' members for $50, or online via Eventbrite for $55. Tickets will be available on the day of the tour for $60 at the door. Get details online.     

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

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