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Greetings {name},
We hope you'll appreciate our curated list of community events and cultural opportunities in the coming days. |
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a stylistic view through an Arch at Venetian Pool reveals the classic beauty, design and rich interpretation by Denman Fink |
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Coral Gables scenic photo illustrations © Robin and Robert Burr. |
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Friday, May 1 is International Workers Day (May Day), a celebration of laborers and the working classes that is promoted by the international labor movement.
Saturday, May 2 is Kentucky Derby Day at Churchill Downs, sometimes known as the "Fastest Two Minutes in Sports," inaugurating the Triple Crown, a series of three horse races.
Tuesday, May 5 is Cinco de Mayo, a day to celebrate the culture, achievements and experiences of people with Mexican heritage.
Tuesday, May 5, the first Tuesday in May, is National Teacher Appreciation Day. |
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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 May 10
Fairchild Fairies - Something Magical Is Happening
Fairies act as tiny botanists, caring for rare, enchanted plants hidden throughout Fairchild. Each fairy lives beside the special plant they protect, creating a miniature conservatory trail for you to explore. As you journey through Fairchild Garden, search for each Fairy Home and discover the plant growing nearby. You can find the plant’s species name on the plaque next to the plant near each fairy house. Get details online. |
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Thursday, April 30 at 7pm
Yann Martel - Son of Nobody
Attend an epic evening at Books & Books with author Yann Martel (Life of Pi) discussing his newest novel, Son of Nobody. Son of Nobody marries a tale of forgotten folklore with the contemporary story of its rediscovery, highlighting the ways in which purpose, love, human behavior, and grief mirror each other across time. Get details online. |
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Thursday, April 30 at 7pm
Pub 52 Karaoke Thursdays
Silver Dragon Entertainment presents Karaoke That Cares every Thursday night from 7-11pm at Pub 52 Gastropub + Kitchen. Try amazing starters or entrees like Stone Oven Flatbreads which are on special for only $8.99. Quench your thirst with $5 drafts or $6 house drinks. Check it out on instagram. |
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Thursday, April 30 at 7:15pm
The Devil Wears Prada 2
Twenty years after making their iconic turns as Miranda, Andy, Emily and Nigel -- Meryl Streep, Anne Hathaway, Emily Blunt and Stanley Tucci return to the fashionable streets of New York City and the sleek offices of Runway Magazine in 20th Century Studios' The Devil Wears Prada 2, the eagerly awaited sequel to the 2006 phenomenon that defined a generation. Get details online. |
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Thursday, April 30 at 7:30pm
Divertissement Classique
Attend an evening at Sanctuary of the Arts that honors the legends who dreamt of flight and the dancers who made it a reality. Whether you are a lifelong aficionado or a newcomer to the theater, this showcase is designed to leave you breathless. Before they journey on to professional careers, come enjoy the dancers of the Choreographic Ensemble as they step into a world where gravity is a mere suggestion and emotion is sculpted into every movement. An extraordinary evening -- a living gallery of some of the greatest masterpieces in the classical ballet canon. This showcase spans nearly two centuries of choreographic genius. Get details online. |
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Fri/Sat/Sun May 1–3 from 10am to 6pm
Rare Plant Festival at Fair Expo Center
A destination event for plant lovers of all kinds, the Rare Plant Festival presents outstanding plant growers mingling with rare plant and orchid fans for three days of pure plant mania. Get details online. |
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Friday, May 1 at 7:30pm
The Christophers
The children of a once famous artist (Ian McKellen) hire a forger (Michaela Coel) to complete some unfinished, long ago abandoned canvases so they’ll have an inheritance when he dies. Get details online. |
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Saturday, May 2 at 1pm
The Metropolitan Opera: Eugene Onegin
Following her acclaimed 2024 company debut in Puccini’s Madama Butterfly, soprano Asmik Grigorian returns to the Met as Tatiana, the lovestruck young heroine in this ardent operatic adaptation of Pushkin, which will be transmitted live from the Metropolitan Opera stage to cinemas worldwide. Baritone Igor Golovatenko reprises his portrayal of the urbane Onegin, who realizes his affection for her all too late. The Met’s evocative production, directed by Tony Award–winner Deborah Warner, offers a beautifully detailed reading of Tchaikovsky’s lyrical romance. Get details online. |
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Saturday, May 2 at 1:30pm
Dual Citizen
Film, plus in-person Q&A with filmmaker Rachelle Salnave, and reception in celebration of Haitian Heritage Month. In Partnership with Kimberly Green Latin American and Caribbean Center at FIU and Ayiti Images. A humorous and heartfelt documentary about one father’s reluctant effort to help his daughter reclaim her Haitian citizenship -- even if it means confronting a past he thought he’d left behind. Filmmaker Rachelle Salnave embarks on a deeply personal journey with her father, Edouard, to test a 2012 amendment to Haiti’s Constitution that restores the right to Haitian nationality for those who had lost it. Dual Citizen is both a father-daughter road trip and a meditation on what it means to carry more than one national identity -- legally, emotionally, and across generations. Get details online. |
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Saturday, May 2 at 2pm
YPO/FGO National Voice Competition
The Young Patronesses of the Opera/Florida Grand Opera Voice Competition occurs every two years. Open to trained opera singers between the ages of 20 and 30 who are residents of the United States, the competition has two rounds, a closed semifinal round and a final round. Singers compete in two divisions, Senior (age 26 to 30) and Junior (age 20 to 25). The final round of the competition is open to the public at the beautiful Coral Gables Congregational Church. Audience members will witness ten of the best young singers in America perform for a panel of judges with two arias from the opera repertoire. Approximately $50,000 will be awarded, including $10,000 (Senior Young Artist) and $7,500 (Junior Young Artist). Every singer who participates in the semifinal and final rounds of the competition will take home at least $1,000. Members of the audience choose the winner. The Congregational Church is located at 3010 DeSoto Blvd. Get details online. |
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Saturday, May 2 at 9pm
The Girl Who Leapt Through Time - 4K Remaster
20th Anniversary - Makoto is a typical teenage girl who spends most of her days slacking off with friends. One day while rushing to meet her aunt, she nearly gets hit by a train, but at the last second, finds herself jumping backwards in time to before the accident. She immediately makes use of her newfound ability to re-do every minor inconvenience -- from poor exam results to awkward confessions of love. However, when faced with the consequences of tampering with time, Makoto must do everything she can to avoid a dire future that can’t be reversed. Get details online. |
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Sunday, May 3 at noon
Shakespeare In Love
Selected by Steven Krams. Young Will Shakespeare is the up and coming playwright of the time, but has been disastrously struck by the bane of the writer's life -- writer's block. His comedy "Romeo and Ethel, the Pirate's Daughter" isn't going anywhere and the playhouse is under threat of closure. What Will needs is a muse, and she appears in the form of the beautiful and betrothed Lady Viola. The path of true love does not run smooth for Will, but the joys and tragedy of his own life find their way onto the page in a moving, witty and spellbinding tale. Get details online. |
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Sunday, May 3 at 3pm
Private Tour of Coral Gables’ Historic Chinese Village
The Historic Preservation Association of Coral Gables (HPACG) will host a Champagne Soirée fundraiser at a private residence in the Chinese Village in Coral Gables -- a rare double celebration: the 100th anniversary of Henry Killam Murphy’s landmark 1926 Chinese Village, and the 35th anniversary of HPACG itself, founded in 1991. Limited to paid guests, the afternoon will feature a champagne reception, specialty bites by Atchana of Coconut Grove, and an exclusive tour of the home’s main floor, followed by a lecture by the event’s special guest of honor. Get details and purchase tickets online. |
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Monday, May 4 at 7pm
Elise Ann Allen - Pope XIV
Attend an event at the Congregational Church with author Elise Ann Allen for the release of her new biography, Pope XIV, with a post-presentation book signing. Pope Leo XIV is currently the only biography of the Holy Father and delivers an intimate and detailed account of Robert Prevost’s life, from his childhood in Chicago and missionary work in Peru to the very first interview after his election. Get details online. |
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Monday, May 4 at 7pm
Chef’s Table: Adeena Sussman on Zariz
Enjoy an evening of flavor, ease, and Tel Aviv-inspired inspiration at The Hub with Adeena Sussman, celebrating her new cookbook Zariz. Sussman will speak in conversation with Mike Solomonov, Chef of Zahav and five times James Beard Award winner. Get details online. |
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Monday, May 4 at 8pm
Rogue One: A Star Wars Story - 10th Anniversary
May the 4th Be With You Screening. From Lucasfilm comes the first of the Star Wars stand-alone films -- Rogue One: A Star Wars Story. In a time of conflict, a group of unlikely heroes band together on a mission to steal the plans to the Death Star, the Empire’s ultimate weapon of destruction. This key event in the Star Wars timeline brings together ordinary people who choose to do extraordinary things, and in doing so, become part of something greater than themselves. Get details online. |
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Monday, May 4 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, May 5 at 9am
Coral Gables City Commission Meeting
The City of Coral Gables will be holding its Regular Meeting at Police and Fire Headquarters, 2151 Salzedo Street, in the Community Meeting Room. Members of the public may participate in person, but are also able to participate via the Zoom platform. Get details online. |
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Tuesday, May 5 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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Wednesday, May 6 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, April 30 at 7pm
Pub 52 Karaoke Thursdays
Silver Dragon Entertainment presents Karaoke That Cares every Thursday night from 7-11pm at Pub 52 Gastropub + Kitchen. Try amazing starters or entrees like Stone Oven Flatbreads which are on special for only $8.99. Quench your thirst with $5 drafts or $6 house drinks. Check it out on instagram. |
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Saturday, May 9 at 2pm
The History of Miami Shores - John Bachay
John Bachay details the history of Miami Shores from pioneer times, the community of Biscayne circa 1870, the homestead era, the Boom of the 1920s and the Shoreland Company’s vision for a planned city, to its incorporation as the Village of Miami Shores in 1932. John Bachay is a local historian and city guide as well as the archivist for Brockway Memorial Library in Miami Shores. He has been involved for many years in Historic Preservation. He has served on the Historic Preservation Board in Miami Shores, is a board member at the Miami Design and Preservation League and Dade Heritage Trust. He is a city guide conducting historic and architectural tours in Miami Beach, the Mimo District, and Miami Shores. Get details online. |
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Sunday, May 10 from 10am
Mother's Day Brunch at Beauty
Celebrate Mother's Day at Beauty & the Butcher as they open the doors early at 10am for a special brunch experience. Gather with family and enjoy a curated selection of brunch specials alongside their signature menu, all designed to make Mom feel truly celebrated. Get details online. |
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Sunday, May 10 from 10am to 2pm
Mother’s Day Brunch at The Biltmore
Celebrate the love and warmth of motherhood with a beautifully curated Mother’s Day brunch at The Biltmore Hotel's Fontana Restaurant. Get details online. |
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Starting Wednesday, May 13 at 8pm
Dial M for Murder at Miracle Theatre
Actors' Playhouse presents a fresh take on the edge-of-your-seat mystery that inspired Hitchcock’s masterpiece. Dial M for Murder is a suspenseful thriller weaving a twisted web of blackmail, passion and revenge. Tony, a scheming husband, believes he has devised the perfect crime to punish his adulterous wife. But when his carefully laid plan goes awry, everyone is caught in its snare. A timeless psychological thriller that will keep you guessing until the very end. Get details online. |
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Starting Friday, May 15 at 7:30pm
Eureka Day at GableStage
A Regional Premiere. Fresh from Broadway, this uproariously funny drama is a punishingly sharp satire of the oppressively progressive Eureka Day School in Berkeley. Scones and militant inclusivity rule the weekly board meeting, where four self-consciously woke parents -- led by a Rumi-reciting headmaster -- can only act through strict consensus. But when a mumps outbreak forces the community to reconsider the school’s liberal vaccine policy, the board faces its worst nightmare: making a decision that won’t please absolutely everybody. Get details online. |
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Thanks to our generous sponsors who bring you the weekly Great Gables Events newsletter. And thanks to our readers who subscribe to the newsletter. We hope you find it a useful resource for discovering cultural opportunities in the community.
Robert and Robin Burr |
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