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We hope you'll appreciate our curated list of community events and cultural opportunities in the coming days. |
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one of George Merrick's artful themed villages, the French City Village on Hardy Avenue, presents specific architectural details like walled courtyards and enclosed gardens |
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Coral Gables scenic photo illustrations © Robin and Robert Burr. |
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On Friday, March 20, the sun's path crosses the celestial equator from south to north. The Spring Equinox represents the time of year when the hours of day and night are equal.
Saturday, March 21 is Common Courtesy Day, a time to remember that our treatment of others speaks volumes about our character and our moral fiber.
Sunday, March 22 is National Health Care Rights Day, raising awareness about the importance of health care rights, especially those who are facing a chronic or serious medical condition.
Monday, March 23 is Puppy Day, to time to raise awareness for the adoption of puppies and to work towards putting an end to puppy farms and mills.
Tuesday, March 24 is National Cocktail Day, a good excuse to savor a beverage -- whether an elegant libration, a fruity drink, a simple high ball or a mocktail-- take time to imbibe with friends while enjoying social time.
Wednesday, March 25 is National Medal of Honor Day, the highest military award for valor in the United States -- created in 1861 -- awarded only to US military personnel by the President of the United States in the name of Congress for personal acts of valor above and beyond the call of duty.
Sunday, March 29, the Sunday before Easter, is Palm Sunday on the Christian calendar.
On Sunday, March 29, we celebrate National Vietnam War Veterans Day, which became an annual event in 2017 when President Trump signed the Vietnam War Veterans Recognition Act of 2017.
Monday, March 30 is National Doctors Day, an opportunity to show appreciation to your medical professionals. |
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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 |
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Now through April 10
Twenty-One Distinguished Artists - Cernuda Arte
The Gallery is proud to present a selection of important contemporary artists, ranging from strong midcareer talent to internationally established masters. Featured artists include Alfredo Sosabravo (b. 1930), Manuel Mendive (b. 1944), Julio Larraz (b. 1944), Clara Morera (b. 1944), Humberto Calzada (1944 - 2025), Tomás Sánchez (b. 1948), Roberto Fabelo (b. 1950), Demi (b. 1955), José Bedia (b. 1959), Lilian Garcia-Roig (b. 1966), Belkis Ayón (1967 - 1999), Joel Besmar (b. 1968), Juan Roberto Diago (b. 1971), Giosvany Echevarría (b. 1971), Sandro De La Rosa (b. 1972), Jorge Luis Santos (b. 1973), Enrique Casas (b. 1976), Miguel Florido (b. 1980), Raydel López (b. 1987), Yasiel Elizagaray (b. 1987), and Danuel Méndez (b. 1989). Get details online. |
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Now through April 5
Miami-Dade County Fair & Exposition
Often called The Youth Fair, this major 21-day, non-profit community event -- with focus on youth achievement and agriculture in South Florida -- runs from mid-March through early April at Tamiami Park. The event attracts a half-million visitors, featuring 80+ rides, agricultural exhibits, live shows, and concerts at the Fair Expo Center in University Park, adjacent to the campus of Florida International University. Get details online. |
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Thursday, March 19 at 7:30am
Good Morning Coral Gables at the Biltmore Hotel
Attend the Coral Gables Chamber's signature monthly networking event -- breakfast at the Biltmore hotel with chamber members. Get details online. |
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Thursday, March 19 at 5:30pm
College Basketball Tournament Watch Party
Watch all the afternoon and evening basketball games at JohnMartin's on the Mile while networking with realtors. Enjoy free light bites, and tournament drink specials. All participants will have the option to fill out a bracket before the event and we will be giving prizes to the people with the best prediction skills for the first night of the tournament and one price to the best overall bracket. Get details online. |
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Thursday, March 19 at 6:45pm
Project Hail Mary
Science teacher Ryland Grace wakes up on a spaceship with no recollection of who he is or how he got there. As his memory slowly returns, he soon discovers he must solve the riddle behind a mysterious substance that's causing the sun to die out. As details of the mission unravel, he calls on his scientific training and sheer ingenuity -- but he may not have to do it alone. Get details online. |
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Thursday, March 19 at 7pm
Jazz Night: Rhythm & Canvas
Enjoy an evening of live jazz and collaborative art at the Coral Gables Woman's Club -- a sophisticated night of culture right in the heart of the city, and a fundraiser for a vital cause. The event also allows local jazz artists to showcase their talent, plus visual artists to present their artwork. Get details online. |
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Thursday, March 19 at 7:30pm
The Last Hundred - Season 2025-2026
Step into an evening dedicated to the imagination and legacy of Franco Donatoni, one of the most influential voices in contemporary music, at St. Bede Episcopal Church, 1150 Stanford Drive. This special program brings together works by Donatoni alongside pieces by some of his most distinguished former students—Cori, Landuzzi, Lindberg, Rasgado, and Scannavini—revealing a vibrant musical lineage shaped by curiosity, rigor, and invention. Get details online. |
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Thursday, March 19 at 8pm
Tender Mercies
One-Time-Only Screening In Memory of Robert Duvall. Academy Award winner Robert Duvall headlines this touching story of a down-and-out country singer named Mac and the young widow (Tess Harper) he meets in a small Texas town. But as their relationship blossoms, Mac’s years of hard living resurface when his music star ex-wife (Betty Buckley) appears bringing his estranged daughter (Ellen Barkin) with her. Will Mac’s painful past lead him toward an uncertain future -- or will he find a way to move past his sorrow and start a fresh new life? Get details online. |
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Friday, March 20 at 10am
Pinewood Cemetery Invasive Plant Removal
Join Keep Coral Gables Beautiful and Miami Climate 365 at the historic Pinewood Cemetery, 7301 Erwin Road, for a morning of community service. Volunteers will help remove invasive plants to restore the beauty and history of this unique site. Get details online. |
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Friday, March 20 at 11am
Rescuing The River Of Grass - Legacy Celebration
Attend the fifth Annual Friends of the Everglades Marjory Stoneman Douglas Legacy Celebration at the Historic Biltmore Hotel, a premier gathering of environmental champions, advocates and supporters united by a shared mission to protect Florida’s natural heritage and the only Everglades in the world. Get details online. |
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Friday, March 20 at 7pm
Prayer for the French Republic at GableStage
Celebrated playwright Joshua Harmon (Bad Jews, Admissions) pens a darkly funny exploration of history, identity and survival. Since the 1970s the Solomon Benhamou family has worked hard to make Paris into a wonderful home. But when their son comes home beaten because he was wearing a yarmulke, they are forced to question their safety and sense of belonging in the country they love. Twice extended on Broadway, this powerful play blends sharp humor, profound drama and delicious croissants for a story as timely as it is timeless. Get details online. |
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Friday, March 20 at 7pm
UM Baseball vs Creighton
The University of Miami Baseball team hosts the Creighton Bluejays for a three-game series at UM's Alex Rodriguez Park at Mark Light Field on Friday, Saturday and Sunday. The Hurricanes are currently 14-6 on the season with a home field record of 11-4. Get details online. |
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Friday, March 20 at 7:30pm
A South Florida Cabaret
Be transported to 1960s Miami for an evening of song, storytelling, and immersive visuals at the Knight Center for Music Innovation with Grammy-winning collaborative pianist Craig Terry. In Frost’s first partnership with IlluminArts, select vocal students perform and curate a multimedia tribute to the Magic City, accompanied and mentored by Terry, the famed partner to Renée Fleming and Joyce DiDonato. Get details online. |
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Friday, March 20 at 7:30pm
Candlelight - Seraphic Fire
Florida’s most celebrated musical experience -- blend ancient music with contemporary masterpieces, creating an ethereal, immersive experience. Featuring music throughout history with thematic connections to water and nature, the finest singing ensemble set in candlelight will take your breath away. Guest conductor Arianne Abela makes her Seraphic Fire debut in this ethereal sonic feast at Saint Philip's Episcopal. Get details online. |
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Friday, March 20 at 8pm
Calle Málaga
Maria Angeles, a 79 year-old Spanish woman, lives alone in Tangier, Morocco, and enjoys her daily routine. However, her life is turned upside down when her daughter arrives from Madrid to sell the apartment in which she has always lived. Determined to stay, she does everything she can to get her home and her belongings back and, unexpectedly, rediscovers love and sensuality. Calle Málaga was selected as the Moroccan entry for the Best International Feature Film at the 98th Academy Awards. Get details online. |
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Saturday, March 21 at 6:30am
Sunrise Photography at Deering Estate
The Deering Estate offers an exciting opportunity to photograph the sunrise over Biscayne Bay. Bring your camera, tripod, water, and bug spray. This program is for ages 15 and older. Sunrise will occur at 7:23am. Get details online. |
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Saturday, March 21 from 8am to 2pm
Farmers Market at City Hall
The Coral Gables Farmers Market, located at Merrick Park 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. |
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Sunday, March 21 from 9:30am to 4pm
28th Annual Native Plant Sale
The Florida Native Plant Society public outreach and education offers something for all ages: exhibitors (organizations, agencies and businesses) with educational display tables, native plant and merchandise vendors, speaker series, landscape professionals, raffles, live music, children’s activities, artists, bird walks, food trucks, opportunities for networking / socializing, and more. Learn about South Florida native plants and wildlife, how to attract birds and butterflies to your yard, landscaping with native plants, local natural areas, the environment, and more at Bill Graham Farm Village, within Amelia Earhart Park, 401 E 65th Street. Get details online. |
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Saturday, March 21 at 10am
Flower Photography in Coral Gables
Learn all the tips and tricks you need to take stunning pictures of flowers. Discuss composition, lighting, and other aspects of photography to create unique images in a day of learning, exploring, and having fun. The Miami Photography Group hosts regular photography classes and meetups for people who share a passion for photography. Get details online. |
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Saturday, March 21 from 10am to 6pm
Family Day On Aragon at the Museum
Families are invited to enjoy a full day of art and culture with free admission to all galleries at the Coral Gables Museum, featuring recently opened exhibitions ready to explore. At 11am join Artmaking by TMP; at 1pm a Dance Workshop; at 3pm Discover Chess. Get details online. |
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Saturday, March 21 at 11am
2026 Women Who Shine Awards Brunch
Attend the annual Women Who Shine 2026, a celebration of women who have made outstanding contributions to Miami and serve as role models for future generations. In conjunction with Women’s History Month, this event by League of Women Voters in Miami-Dade County brings together civic leaders, change-makers, and professionals from government, nonprofit organizations, media, and industry at the InterContinental Miami to recognize excellence, leadership, and community impact across South Florida. Get details online. |
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Saturday, March 21 at 11am
Creative Writing Workshop: 6-Minute Nonfiction
This workshop at Fairchild Garden is all about getting you writing. It doesn’t have to be perfect or polished. In two hours, you’ll get words on the page and leave with fresh ideas for stories, characters, or scenes. Just bring yourself, a pencil, and a notebook. This workshop is suitable for both new and seasoned writers. Get details online. |
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Saturday, March 21 at noon
Turner & Constable
A new documentary film directed by David Bickerstaff from the "Exhibition on Screen" series, Turner & Constable explores the lives and artistic rivalry of J.M.W. Turner and John Constable, highlighting their 250th birth anniversaries, contrasting Turner’s fiery, atmospheric art with Constable’s pastoral landscapes via a major Tate exhibition. Get details online. |
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Saturday, March 21 at noon
Toastmasters Speech Contest at Pinecrest Library
Enjoy watching speech writers from Toastmasters Division E, an educational non-profit that teaches public speaking, for a competitive speech contest across several divisions. Call the library at 305-668-4571 or email: booke@mdpls.org. Ages 12 years and older. Get details online. |
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Saturday, March 21 at 3pm
A Fistful Of Dollars - Free Screening at Cosford Cinema
View Sergio Leone's 1965 Spaghetti Western "A Fistful Of Dollars" at Cosford Cinema, part of a special Saturday series celebrating the work of visionary filmmaker Sergio Leone and his legendary Dollars Trilogy: A Fistful of Dollars (1964), For a Few Dollars More (1965), and The Good, the Bad and the Ugly (1966). The film that started it all... An instant international phenomenon, this hard-hitting epic stunned audiences with its violence, gritty realism and tongue-in-cheek humor. A lean, cold-eyed, cobra-quick gunfighter (Clint Eastwood) arrives in a grim and dusty border town where two rival bands of smugglers terrorize the impoverished citizens. Though he receives lucrative offers of employment from each gang, his loyalty cannot be bought. He accepts both jobs... and sets in motion a deadly plan to destroy the criminals, pitting one against the other in a series of brilliantly orchestrated setups, showdowns and deadly confrontations. This spring, experience the entire trilogy on the big screen as it was meant to be seen, presented in stunning 4K. This series is made possible thanks to the generous support of the Norton Herrick Center for Motion Picture Studies at the University of Miami. Get details online. |
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Saturday, March 21 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. |
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Saturday, March 21 at 5pm
Encore Academy Performs at Pinecrest Gardens
Encore Academy Of The Arts Presents: Encore At The Gardens. Encore’s instructors are professionally trained musicians, dancers, actors and visual artists with college degrees in their profession who are dedicated to encouraging children and developing their creativity through the arts. They are led by Encore’s Director and Founder, Debora Sanchez, a professionally trained pianist who has taught piano for more than 19 years to beginner, advanced, and college level students, and is guided by her passion for developing the artistic talents and abilities of students. Get details online. |
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Saturday, March 21 at 7pm
Daniel Arsham - Future Relic
Attend an evening with Daniel Arsham and Vivek Jayaram at the Congregational Church delving into the mystique of the art world and exploring what it truly means to be an artist, as revealed in Arsham's latest book, Future Relic. Uninterested in perpetuating a romanticized tale of success, Arsham illustrates exactly the type of sacrifice and hard work that is needed for one to truly discover, hone, and pursue their unique artistry to their fullest potential. Each $30 ticket admits one guest and includes one copy of Future Relic, along with a limited edition poster. Get details online. |
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Saturday, March 21 at 9pm
City On Fire - Dinner And A Movie
New 4K Restoration. Ko Chow (Chow Yun-fat) is about to resign from the police force when he is asked to take on one more case. He is to go undercover in a gang that is robbing jewelry stores. He accepts the task and successfully infiltrates the gang. It is a very dangerous mission, not just because the gang might discover his true identity but because many of the police suspect he may well be a criminal. Gables Cinema partnered with Fuku to host Sweet and Spicy: A Cinema Takeover -- a classic film where you can order Fuku to the theater. Get details online. |
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Sunday, March 22 at 1pm
Fellini - I Vitelloni
Sundays At The U With Movies at Cosford Cinema presents Federico Fellini’s second outing as a solo director. Five young men dream of success as they drift lazily through life in a small Italian village. Fausto (Franco Fabrizi), the group's leader, is a womanizer; Riccardo craves fame; Alberto (Alberto Sordi) is a hopeless dreamer; Moraldo (Franco Interlenghi) fantasizes about life in the city; and Leopoldo (Leopoldo Trieste) is an aspiring playwright. As Fausto chases a string of women, to the horror of his pregnant wife, the other four blunder their way from one uneventful experience to the next. Get details online. |
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Sunday, March 22 at 5pm
Global Majority - City Theatre’s City Reads
At Books and Books, City Theatre’s City Reads creates spaces where audiences gather for short plays, live music, and shared conversation. A curated selection of short plays centering the voices of people who make up most of the world. Through humor, honesty, and heart, these stories celebrate the shared human experience, then join in conversations led by City Theatre artists. Always free and open to all, City Reads makes live theatre part of everyday life in Miami. Get details online. |
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Sunday, March 22 at 7pm
The Usual Suspects
Proudly Sponsored by Jeff Garcia and Michael Worley. Oscar winners Kevin Spacey and Benicio Del Toro lead an all-star cast that includes Stephen Baldwin and Gabriel Byrne in this crime thriller that follows a band of small-time criminals who become entangled in the merciless scheme of an unseen underworld kingpin. Get details online. |
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Sunday, March 22 at 7pm
Sarah Jacob - Nietzsche and Buddhism
Attend an intriguing evening with Sarah Jacob discussing her debut book, Nietzsche and Buddhism. As a professor of Western and Eastern philosophy and ethics, Jacob highlights the clear influence of Indian and Buddhist philosophy in Nietzsche's work, especially in his advocacy for stepping away from traditional binary morality and embracing individual, life-affirming values. This free event is open to the public. Books will be available for purchase. Get details online. |
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Sunday, March 22 at 8pm
Food TV Tournament of Champions Watch Party - Chef Kenny Gilbert
Attend an exclusive Watch Party Celebrating Tournament of Champions 7 featuring Beauty And The Butcher's VP of Culinary Chef Kenny Gilbert. Come early to enjoy Happy Hour, grab a cocktail, and settle in before the episode streams live. Chef Kenny will be in the building, sharing behind-the-scenes insight, stories from the competition, and what it was really like stepping into the TOC arena. This is your chance to watch the action unfold alongside the chef himself -- great bites, great drinks, and an electric atmosphere. Get details on Facebook page. |
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Monday, March 23 at 8pm
All That’s Left Of You
A deeply moving, multigenerational drama, All That’s Left of You follows a Palestinian teenager who gets swept into a protest in the Occupied West Bank and experiences a moment of violence that rocks his family. The film unfolds as his mother recounts the political and emotional threads that led to that fateful moment. Spanning seven decades, the film traces the hopes and heartaches of one uprooted family, bearing witness to the scars of dispossession and the enduring legacy of survival. Executive produced by Academy Award-winner Javier Bardem and Academy Award nominee Mark Ruffalo. All That’s Left of You was selected as the Jordanian entry for the Best International Feature Film at the 98th Academy Awards. Get details online. |
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Monday, March 23 at 8pm
Monday Gaming Night at Taurus
Gamers, get ready. @RobTheRumGuy presents Gaming Night every Monday from 8pm to midnight at The Taurus in Coconut Grove. Grab a controller and jump into couch co-op classics, beat-em-ups, and party games for one to four players. Sip on signature cocktails like the $10 Old Fashioned, $9 Gimlet or Tommy's Margarita, or keep it simple with a $6 Pabst Blue Ribbon. Get details on Instagram. |
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Tuesday, March 24 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. |
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Tuesday, March 24 at 6pm
UM Baseball vs FAU
The University of Miami Baseball team hosts the Florida Atlantic Owls at Mark Light Field on Tuesday. Get details online. |
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Tuesday, March 24 at 7:30pm
Dade Chapter Florida Native Plant Society
The Dade Chapter of the Florida Native Plant Society meets at Pinecrest Gardens for their monthly meeting with a program speaker. Come early or stay late to enjoy refreshments, socialize and browse the merchandise and raffle tables. The raffle follows the program. Get details online. |
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Wednesday, March 25 at 4pm
UM Libraries - Mindfulness Meditation - Difficult Emotions
Attend this series by the University of Miami Libraries’ Mindfulness and Well-Being Programs. These introductory mindfulness sessions are designed to support inner resilience, introducing the fundamentals of mindfulness meditation and movement with periods of guided practice and opportunities for reflection and questions. The sessions are led by Kelly Miller, a Certified Mindfulness Teacher (MMTCP), Director of Mindfulness and Well-Being Programs, and Associate Dean for Learning and Research Services in the University of Miami Libraries and Professor Scott Rogers, Director of the University of Miami School of Law’s Mindfulness in Law Program. Guest teachers are also occasionally invited. Get details online. |
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Wednesday, March 25 at 6pm
The Artistry and Legacy of A.E. Backus
The Coral Gables Museum presents a reflective, intellectually grounded lecture exploring biography, history, and Florida’s artistic legacy -- an engaging and insightful exploration of the life, artistry, and enduring legacy of one of Florida’s most celebrated painters: A.E. “Bean” Backus. The evening begins with Backus’s early years growing up in Fort Pierce, his artistic training, and his emergence as an important Florida artist. During the lecture, select works from the Morris Collection will be displayed, accompanied by short and meaningful anecdotes connected to each piece. The Morris Collection also played an important role in the 2001 publication: Southern Skies, Gentle Breezes: The Artistry of A.E. Backus. Get details online. |
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Wednesday, March 25 at 7pm
Rob Dorgen - Awakening the Mystic
Attend an evening at Books & Books with Rob Dorgen, author of Awakening the Mystic, a powerful novel that blends spirituality, love, and self-discovery. When yoga teacher Ren Devlin performs a public "miracle," he's thrust into unexpected fame and a search for deeper meaning. Guided by divine figures of the zodiac, Ren embarks on a journey through meditation, faith, and personal reckoning to uncover what healing and love truly mean. Get details online. |
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Wed–Sat, March 25–28 at 8pm
New Box Musicals at Jerry Herman Theatre
Enjoy five brand-new musicals at UM Black Box Theatre -- the inspiration of students from the Tisch School of the Arts’ Graduate Musical Theatre Writing Program at New York University. They’re being performed by UM musical theatre students. This fantastic collaboration with NYU will be staged and musically directed by David Williams. Get details online. |
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Wednesday, March 25 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. |
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Thursday, March 26 at 5:30pm
GGG Forum on April 2026 Referendum Mail-In Vote
Attend an open discussion on the referendum items to be voted on in the April 21, 2026, mail-in ballot election. Attendees will have the opportunity to share their views and learn details about the proposed eight referendum items. Don Slesnick will lead the discussion at Coral Gables Congregational Church, Fellowship Hall, 3010 De Soto Blvd. This is a free event but registration is required. Get details and register online. |
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Thursday, March 26 at 5:30pm
Music At McBride Plaza - The Wire Jays
Attend 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. Enjoy a live performance by The Wire Jays Newgrass & Folk Band. Get details online. |
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Thursday, March 26 at 6pm
2026 UM Annual Juried Student Art Exhibition Reception
The Lowe Art Museum, in collaboration with the University of Miami’s Department of Art & Art History, invites you to the Opening Reception of the 2026 University of Miami Annual Juried Exhibition, celebrating the creativity and talent of UM’s undergraduate and graduate students in the BA, BFA, and MFA studio arts programs. The event features a diverse selection of recent works across a variety of media and artistic approaches. Enjoy this inspiring evening of art, conversation, and community, celebrating the achievements of these exceptional students. Get details online. |
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Thursday, March 26 at 7pm
Nelson Dellis - Everyday Genius
In partnership with MIND Institute, attend an evening with six-time USA Memory Champion and author, Nelson Dellis, as he dives into his new book, Everyday Genius. With a career dedicated to sharpening the mind and raising the bar for his cognitive abilities, Everyday Genius provides readers with the tools, exercises, and mindset needed to boost their quick-thinking, memorization, and creative problem-solving skills. Get details online. |
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Friday, March 27 at 10:30am
Dedication of Firehouse 4 on Sunset Drive
The new Firehouse 4 station now open at 1345 Sunset Drive, next to the Cocoplum Woman's Club, will be dedicated with a formal public ceremony and open house reception. This two-bay, two-story, 12,000 square foot facility -- home to Engine 4 and Rescue 4 -- features eight dormitories for personnel on duty. The new station is ready serve the area south of US1 and east of South Miami. RSVP online to media relations. Get details online. |
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Friday, March 27 at 7:30pm
Movies Under the Gables Moonlight
Attend a free family-friendly movie under the Gables moonlight at Coral Gables War Memorial Youth Center, 405 University Drive. In Spiderman: No Way Home, Spider-Man's identity is now revealed. Our friendly neighborhood web-slinger is unmasked and no longer able to separate his normal life as Peter Parker from the high stakes of being a superhero. When Peter asks for help from Doctor Strange, the stakes become even more dangerous, forcing him to discover what it truly means to be Spider-Man. This free event is presented in collaboration with the Coral Gables Art Cinema and hosted by the Coral Gables Community Recreation Department. Get details online. |
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Saturday March 28 at 7:30pm
Women & Men Voices - Peter London Global Dance Company
Celebrating the creative life force, story telling and exploration of the intersection of the life experience, artistic expression and gender codes within society's social and cultural construct. Get details online. |
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Sunday, March 29 from 11am to 2pm
Golden Egg Hunt Easter Brunch
Bring the family to the Golden Garden Easter Brunch and Egg Hunt at The Coral Gables Country Club. Guests will be welcomed by the Easter Bunny for a festive photo opportunity, creating the perfect start to a memorable celebration. Families will be invited to enjoy an elevated brunch experience hosted by an exclusive caterer. Following brunch, the excitement continues in the garden with an Easter Egg Hunt designed for children of all ages. Get details online. |
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Sunday, March 29 at 7:30pm
An Evening On Stage
Attend an intimate five course dinner on the set of GableStage current production -- Prayer for the French Republic -- in support of GableStage education programs. An Evening On Stage, presented by Grove Bank & Trust, is a rare opportunity to step directly into the world of Prayer for the French Republic with an elegant, on-stage dining experience supporting GableStage Education Programs, featuring a custom Michelin-star tasting menu by Ariete, curated wine pairings, and live music. Additional dates are April 5, 6 and 12. Get details online. |
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Sunday, April 5 from 10am to 5pm
The Bunny Hoppening at Fairchild Gardens
Bring the family to Fairchild Gardens for The Bunny Hoppening to celebrate with a day of lively activities, festive entertainment, and fun family moments in the beauty of Fairchild Garden. Hop along the Bubble Bunny Hop, meet Mr. Bunny, ride the Cottontail Express, and explore the Garden’s lush landscapes, including the Wings of the Tropics Butterfly Exhibit, The Children’s Garden, and the Rain Forest. Get details online. |
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Sunday, April 5 from 10am
Easter Sunday Specials at Beauty And The Butcher
Enjoy festival Easter Specials created for the occasion in addition to the regular menu at Beauty And The Butcher, 6915 Southwest 57th Avenue (Red Road). Get details and RSVP online. |
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Saturday, April 11 at 2pm
Miami Pioneers - South Florida’s Pioneer Legacy
Established in 1936, The Miami Pioneers Historical Society is now celebrating 90 Years. The Miami Pioneers and Natives of Dade are pleased to welcome avocational historian Casey Piket with a program on South Florida’s Pioneer Legacy — the origins and legacy of the Miami Pioneers and Natives Of Dade. This talk explores the origins and legacy of the Miami Pioneers and Natives of Dade, a pair of associations that merged into one civic organization, dedicated to preserve the stories, achievements, and contributions of South Florida’s earliest residents, the men and women who transformed a wilderness settlement into one of the nation’s most remarkable cities. Get details online. |
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Robert and Robin Burr |
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