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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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the Coral Gables Waterway passes Ruth Bryan Owen Park before crossing the well manicured greens of the Biltmore Golf Course |
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Coral Gables scenic photo illustrations © Robin and Robert Burr. |
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Friday, May 15 is Peace Officers Memorial Day and Police Week is an observance in the United States that pays tribute to the local, state, and federal peace officers who have died, or who have been disabled, in the line of duty.
Friday, May 15 is Chocolate Chip Day, celebrating Ruth Wakefield's delicious delicacy created at the Toll House Inn in Whitman, Massachusetts.
Friday, May 15, the third Friday in May, is National Endangered Species Day, a time to raise awareness about the many animals that are on the endangered special list.
Saturday, May 16 is National Barbecue Day, a clarion signal the summer season is on the way, so get the grill fired up and let's enjoy some classic slow cooked delicacies.
Saturday, May 16, the third Saturday in May, is the Preakness Stakes race, held for the first time in 1873. The winner is awarded the prestigious Woodland Vase by Tiffany.
Saturday, May 16, the third Saturday in May, is Armed Forces Day, an opportunity to pay tribute to all men and women who serve the United States’ armed forces.
Monday, May 18 is International Museum Day, a good opportunity to visit, appreciate, and support your local museum.
Wednesday, May 20 commemorates Amelia Earhart, who in 1932, set out from Harbour Grace, Newfoundland, to conquer the airlanes across the Atlantic Ocean. Fifteen hours later, she landed safely in Ireland to become the first woman to pilot an airplane across the Atlantic.
Wednesday, May 20 is World Bee Day, an opportunity to recognize the importance of honey bees and other insects that pollinate a vast amount of fruits, vegetables and flowering trees supporting agrifood systems, ecosystem health, and food security.
Friday, May 22 is National Maritime Day, reflecting the gratitude that Americans have for the maritime industry and the benefits it brings to the country.
Friday, May 22 is National Craft Distillery Day, celebrating the art and science of small batch distillers across the country, and a reminder of the long legacy of American spirits production since colonial times.
Friday, May 22, the Friday before Memorial Day is National Road Trip Day serving as the official kickoff of the summer road trip season, a beloved American tradition.
Monday, May 25 caps off Memorial Day Weekend. Formerly known as Decoration Day, this Monday holiday commemorates all men and women who have died in military service for the United States. It also represents the traditional end of school year and beginning of the summer vacation season with picnics, sports events and family gatherings throughout the weekend. |
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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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Save The Date
Friday, May 15 at 7:30pm
Mainly Mozart Festival 2026: From Haffner To Shakespeare
Queen Elisabeth laureate violinist William Hagen joins acclaimed pianist Marina Radiushina at Newman Recital Hall in the UM Knight Center for Music Innovation. A laureate of the Queen Elisabeth Competition, violinist William Hagen has appeared as soloist with the Chicago Symphony, Chamber Orchestra of Europe, San Francisco Symphony, and other major ensembles, and has performed at venues including Wigmore Hall and the Louvre. Opening with Mozart's Violin Sonata in A major, K. 305, the program begins in a world of poise, grace, and luminous conversation between violin and piano. Works by Fritz Kreisler add warmth, wit, and old-Vienna charm, including his brilliant reimagining of Mozart's "Haffner" Serenade. Korngold's suite from Much Ado About Nothing carries the recital into a more theatrical realm, alive with quicksilver character, lyric tenderness, and stage color. At the emotional center of the evening stands Grieg's Violin Sonata No. 3 in C minor, a sweeping, dramatic work of Romantic breadth and urgency, before Saint-Saëns's Introduction and Rondo Capriccioso brings the program to a close with songfulness, dash, Spanish flavor, and dazzling virtuosity. Call. 786-556-1715. Get details online. |
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Now at Giralda Plaza
Sky Art Installation - A Woven Sky
Artist Cielo Tejido transforms Giralda Plaza into a vibrant canopy of color, featuring handwoven textiles created by artisan women from Etzatlan, Mexico. Suspended overhead, the installation brings movement, culture, and craftsmanship into the heart of downtown Coral Gables. This immersive overhead experience celebrates traditional artistry and culture -- made possible with the support of the Consulate of Mexico. Get details online. |
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Register Online
Summer Camps in Coral Gables
In addition to the Youth Center, The Coral Gables Golf and Country Club also offers summer camps. Get details online. |
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Thursday, May 14 at 6pm
Caro Claire Burke - Yesteryear
Welcome author Caro Claire Burke to Books & Books for the release of her debut novel, Yesteryear -- which follows Natalie as she mysteriously wakes up in a world that darkly mirrors her own. Where she once peddled the ideal façade of womanhood and traditional family life for millions online as a career, now gone are the army of nannies and the luxuries and salaries of a rich husband and a production team. Yesteryear takes a hard look at tradition, fame, faith, and the performance of womanhood. Get details online. |
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Thursday, May 14 at 7pm
In The Grey
Starring Henry Cavill, Jake Gyllenhaal, and Eiza Gonzalez, In The Grey follows two extraction specialists who must designate a route of escape for a senior female negotiator on a mission to steal back a billion-dollar fortune from a ruthless tyrant. Get details online. |
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Thursday, May 14 at 7pm
Time and Harmony presents Fusion Of Sound
Attend an evening of modern classical music that expands the boundaries of classical tradition at Sanctuary of the Arts. Fusion of Sound is a chamber music concert celebrating modern composers from around the world, showcasing how post-20th-century classical music has evolved into a boundless and expressive art form. Drawing inspiration from a rich history of musical traditions, these works fuse past achievements with innovative techniques to create entirely new sonic landscapes. Get details online. |
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Thursday, May 14 at 7:30pm
Piano Quintets by Hummel & Schubert
Attend the 2026 Summer with the South Florida Symphony Orchestra Chamber Concert I at the Congregational Church featuring Huifang Chen (violin), Brandon Wu (viola), Claudio Jaffe (cello), Amy Nickler (bass), Tao Lin (piano). After the performance, enjoy the post-concert meet and greet with the musicians. Get details online. |
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Thursday, May 14 at 7:50pm
Obsession
A music store employee named Bear uses a magical wish to make his friend Nikki fall in love with him, leading to a dark, sinister, psychological horror story. Written and directed by Curry Barker. Get details online. |
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Friday, May 15 at 6:30pm
Diamonds
In Ferzan Özpetek’s Diamonds, a film director gathers his favorite actresses, those he worked with and those he loved. He wants to make a film about women but he doesn’t reveal much: he observes them, takes cue, until his imagination throws them into another era, in a past where the noise of the sewing machines fills a workplace handled and populated by women, where men have minor and marginal roles and cinema can be told from another point of view: the one of costume. Between loneliness, passions, anxieties, heartbreaking absence and unbreakable bonds, reality and fiction permeate, as well as the lives of the actresses and those of the characters, the competition and the sisterhood, the visible and the invisible. Get details online. |
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Friday, May 15 at 7:30pm
Mainly Mozart Festival 2026: From Haffner To Shakespeare
Queen Elisabeth laureate violinist William Hagen joins acclaimed pianist Marina Radiushina at Newman Recital Hall in the UM Knight Center for Music Innovation. A laureate of the Queen Elisabeth Competition, violinist William Hagen has appeared as soloist with the Chicago Symphony, Chamber Orchestra of Europe, San Francisco Symphony, and other major ensembles, and has performed at venues including Wigmore Hall and the Louvre. Opening with Mozart's Violin Sonata in A major, K. 305, the program begins in a world of poise, grace, and luminous conversation between violin and piano. Works by Fritz Kreisler add warmth, wit, and old-Vienna charm, including his brilliant reimagining of Mozart's "Haffner" Serenade. Korngold's suite from Much Ado About Nothing carries the recital into a more theatrical realm, alive with quicksilver character, lyric tenderness, and stage color. At the emotional center of the evening stands Grieg's Violin Sonata No. 3 in C minor, a sweeping, dramatic work of Romantic breadth and urgency, before Saint-Saëns's Introduction and Rondo Capriccioso brings the program to a close with songfulness, dash, Spanish flavor, and dazzling virtuosity. Call. 786-556-1715. Get details online. |
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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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Friday, May 15 at 8pm
Tequila: An Experience of Rhythm, Identity, and Soul
Under the musical direction of Vincent Raffard -- founder and visionary behind The French Horn Collective -- this special production of Tequila blends elements of Latin jazz, gypsy jazz, chanson, and American gospel, exploring themes of identity, heritage, and connection through rhythm and improvisation. Get details online. |
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Saturday, May 16 at 9:30am
Free One-Day Red Cross Swim Lesson at Venetian Pool
Celebrate National Kids to Parks Day and Water Safety Month with the Venetian Aquatic Club at 2701 De Soto Blvd. The VAC, a group of dedicated volunteers that teach water safety skills at the Venetian Pool, will offer a free one-day Red Cross swim lesson. Prior to the swim lesson there will be a plaque unveiling recognizing the major centennial renovations that the Venetian Pool underwent. Email vpinfo@coralgables.com to register. Get details online. |
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Sat/Sun, May 16–17 from 10am to 5pm
The Spring Event at Fairchild
Experience a curated home and garden experience and plant sale at Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden's annual Spring Event, a weekend centered on plants and how to bring them home. Fairchild’s Spring Plant Sale has long been recognized as one of the most anticipated plant sales in Miami, and this expanded experience, The Spring Event, brings together rare tropical plants, home and garden inspiration, and expert guidance from Fairchild’s horticulture staff. Get details online. |
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Saturday, May 16 at 10:30am
Book Club: Great Conversations
Offered in person and online, this series explores fascinating, thought-provoking books from the 20th century to today. Each selection is less than 100 years old and designed to inspire meaningful conversation. The book of the month is Long Day’s Journey into Night by Eugene O’Neill. This autobiographical play depicts one long, summer day in the life of the fictional Tyrone family, a dysfunctional household based on O’Neill’s immediate family during his early years. It’s a story of love, hate, betrayal, addiction, blame, and the fragility of family bonds -- particularly between fathers and sons. In the play, he bares his soul and essentially tells the world what it was like to grow up in his own house, calling it a "play of old sorrow, written in tears and blood." Get details online. |
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Saturday, May 16 from 11am to 2pm
Gables Family Literacy Festival
Bring the family to the Coral Gables War Memorial Youth Center for the annual Family Literacy Festival promoting summer reading and the literary arts. The festival offers a unique experience for all ages and abilities and includes a street fair with literacy exhibitors, children’s activities, book signings, live music, food vendors and much more. Get details online. |
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Saturday, May 16 from 11am to 3:30am
Family Day At The Museum - Morocco Style
The Coral Gables Museum, the Consulate General of Morocco, and the Moroccan American Council Association of South Florida (MACA-SF) welcome children and families to experience storytelling from Morocco and engage in hands-on artmaking guided by four well-known artists from Morocco. Get details online. |
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Saturday, May 16 at 2pm
The Tortoise & The Hare... The Musical
Aesop's fable is given a fun updated twist in this marvelous musical presented by Atlantic Coast Theatre at the Coral Gables Library. Bunni Hare wins every race, so how will Thomas Tortoise be able to compete? The famous sports reporter Howard "Crow"-sel will be there to call the play-by-play in this fantastic fable. Presented with the support of the City of Coral Gables Cultural Arts Division. Call 305-442-8706 or email: capleybr@mdpls.org. Ages 5 to 12 years old. Get details online. |
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Saturday, May 16 at 6:20pm
I Don't Speak English
After a freak accident, Phoenix's most famous radio DJ wakes up with a rare case of bilingual aphasia: he has lost his English and can only speak Spanish. Forced to rely on his resilient Mexican housekeeper, he embarks on a hilarious, soul-searching road trip to Tucson to find a cure. It's a riotous cross-cultural comedy where laughter needs no translation, about rediscovering his English in the most unexpected way. Get details online. |
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Saturday, May 16 at 7:30pm
Blue Heron
In the late 1990s, eight-year-old Sasha and her family relocate to a new home on Vancouver Island, but their fresh start is interrupted by increasingly dangerous behavior from the eldest son, Jeremy. At wit’s end, their parents are presented with a shattering choice. Award-winning director Sophy Romvari’s feature debut is a lyrical and profound testament to the things we carry with us, masterfully chronicling the haze of a languid summer and the hyaline clarity of the moments that defined it. The film holds a score of 94 of 100 on MetaCritic, based on 25 critics, indicating universal acclaim. Get details online. |
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Saturday, May 16 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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Saturday, May 16 at 10pm
Summer Wars - 4K Remaster
Kenji is a shy, part-time moderator for OZ, the virtual reality world that powers everyday life, until pretty and popular Natsuki recruits him to be her fake boyfriend. While posing as an affluent suitor to Natsuki’s family, Kenji finds that a rogue A.I. program has stolen his online identity, and Kenji is accused of hacking OZ and causing real-world catastrophes. As the destruction in OZ throws Natsuki’s family into disarray, Kenji must unite his newfound connections to overcome an impending cyber apocalypse. Get details online. |
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Sunday, May 17 at 10am
Bike Tour - Iconic Women of Coral Gables
Celebrate Women's History Month with a bike tour that features notable residents from the founding of Coral Gables to the present day. The tour will be led by one of our local Great Women, starting at Coral Gables Museum. Get details and register online. |
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Sunday, May 17 at 10am
Graziano’s Market at The Lifetime Building
Sunday Mercado at Graziano’s is a lively, community-focused event featuring curated local vendors, artisans, and live fire grilling, accompanied by music. It's a perfect spot to enjoy authentic Argentine products, including grass-fed beef, pastries, and extensive wine selections in a vibrant atmosphere at 229 South Dixie Highway. Get details online. |
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Sunday, May 17 at noon
Marc By Sofia
The first documentary feature by critically-acclaimed director Sofia Coppola, Marc By Sofia captures a moment in the life of designer and friend Marc Jacobs. See Jacobs in his element, designing his Spring 2024 ready-to-wear collection, while reflecting on the people and pop culture that shaped him, from The Supremes to The Bitter Tears of Petra Von Kant. A portrait of two kindred spirits working at the top of their game, supporting each other creatively through the years and drawing closer through their mutual passions, Marc by Sofia is a charming and loving tribute to what it means to stay up all night talking on the phone about Fassbinder, Fosse, and Fiorucci with that one special person in your life who just gets it. Get details online. |
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Sunday, May 17 at 6pm
47th Season Grande Finale: Robert Longfield-A Celebration Concert
Celebrate the man whose vision shaped the sound of the Greater Miami Symphonic Band, inspired generations of musicians, and filled countless hearts with the power of live performance. This is more than a concert -- it’s a tribute, a thank you, and a loving send-off to a remarkable artist and friend at UM Gusman Concert Hall. Call 305-273-7687. Get details and tickets online. |
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Tuesday, May 19 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 19 at 5pm
Coral Gables Movie Night - The Fisher King
Directed by Terry Gilliam. After shock jock Jack Lucas (Jeff Bridges) inadvertently provokes a caller into murdering a group of innocent people in a Manhattan bar, he grows depressed and turns to booze. As he's about to hit rock bottom, Lucas meets a homeless man named Parry (Robin Williams), whose wife was killed by the caller Lucas pushed to the brink. Mentally scarred by his loss, Parry spends his days searching for the Holy Grail. Lucas, feeling culpable for the poor man's plight, pledges to help him in his quest. Get details online. |
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Tuesday, May 19 at 6:30pm
Rashmi Airan - All Rise
Attend an inspiring evening with author Rashmi Airan discussing her debut book, All Rise. The conversation will be moderated by retired publisher, David Lawrence Jr. All Rise reflects on Airan’s life journey from her career as a high-achieving lawyer, her sentence in federal prison, to becoming a keynote speaker. Airan emphasizes to readers that growth is not found only during the high points of life or in perfection, but in the honesty of struggle and resilience. Get details online. |
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Tuesday, May 19 at 7pm
An Evening with Tony Award Winner Ari’el Stachel
The Hub presents a one-night-only opportunity with Tony Award–winning actor Ari’el Stachel -- an intimate, powerful evening of storytelling, performance, and dialogue. Through humor, vulnerability, and masterful character work, Ari explores themes of identity, mental health, and belonging as an Arab-Jewish artist navigating multiple worlds. Get details online. |
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Tuesday, May 19 at 7:30pm
Season Finale: Composers & Performers
Clarinetist and Friends of Chamber Music Co-Artistic Director Alexander Fiterstein is joined by performer/composers Nokuthula Ngwenyama (viola) and Michael Stephen Brown (piano), for a program of creativity and virtuosity. Enjoy works by Mozart and Bruch, along with original, award-winning compositions by the performers themselves. Presented in collaboration with the University of Miami Frost School of Music and through the generous support of the City of Coral Gables and UM Knight Center for Music Innovation, 5513 San Amaro Drive. Get details online. |
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Wednesday, May 20 at 10am
Silver Screen Mornings - We're No Angels
After breaking out of prison on Devil's Island, Joseph (Humphrey Bogart) and his two cohorts flee to a nearby town and hide in a shop run by kindhearted Felix (Leo G. Carroll); his wife, Amelie (Joan Bennett); and their daughter. The three men plan to rob the store and board a ship the next day, but they soon change their minds after sharing Christmas dinner with the family. When they learn of the family's financial troubles, the convicts decide instead to carry out a few good deeds. Also starring Peter Ustinov and Aldo Ray. Call the Coral Gables Library at 305-442-8706 or email: capleybr@mdpls.org. Ages 18 years and older. Get details online. |
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Wednesday, May 20 at 5pm
AV CLUB: Masters of Montage Series - Battleship Potemkin
Enjoy a 16mm film screening of the 1925 feature film Battleship Potemkin at Coral Gables Library as part of a series that dives into how political upheaval, economic pressures, and cultural ambition shaped the birth of montage in early 20th‑century Russia -- through the work of three visionary directors: Sergei Eisenstein, Dziga Verto and Alexander Dovzhenko. Call 305-442-8706 or email: capleybr@mdpls.org. Ages 19 years and older. Get details online. |
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Wednesday, May 20 from 5 to 7pm
Ski Club Happy Hour - Coconut Grove Sailing Club
Enjoy Happy Hour prices -- $3 tacos, $4 beer and $5 wine -- with the Miami Ski Club members and friends at Coconut Grove Sailing Club, 2990 South Bayshore Drive. Call Lois Benson at 786-537-3334. Get details online. |
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Wednesday, May 20 at 5:30pm
Ethical Leadership In Government and Public Service
Gables Good Government Committee in Partnership with the Institute for Ethical Leadership at St. Thomas University presents a program on Ethical Leadership In Government and Public Service at the Coral Gables Museum, 285 Aragon. RSVP via Email. Call 3052-582-5827. Get details online. |
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Wednesday, May 20 at 5:30pm
Pasta Wednesdays at Eating House
Enjoy $20 signature pastas, including Pasta Carbonara; Ricotta Ravioli Alla Vodka; Braised Short Rib Pasta. Add a glass of wine for $10. Get details online. |
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Wednesday, May 20 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, May 21 at 12:30pm
Speak with Confidence: Miracle Mile Toastmasters
Looking to build confidence in public speaking? Attend a fun and supportive learning experience at the Coconut Grove Library. This intergenerational group helps participants strengthen communication skills at any level in a welcoming environment. Whether you're new to public speaking or looking to refine your skills. Call 305-442-8695 or email: hernandezje@mdpls.org. Ages 19 years and older. Get details online. |
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Thursday, May 21 at 7:45pm
Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu
The Mandalorian and Grogu embark on their most thrilling mission yet in Lucasfilm's Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu, an all-new Star Wars adventure. The evil Empire has fallen, and Imperial warlords remain scattered throughout the galaxy. As the fledgling New Republic works to protect everything the Rebellion fought for, they have enlisted the help of legendary Mandalorian bounty hunter Din Djarin (Pedro Pascal) and his young apprentice Grogu. Directed by Jon Favreau, Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu also stars Sigourney Weaver and Jeremy Allen White. Get details online. |
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Thursday, May 21 at 8pm
Pub 52 Gastropub Karaoke
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 23 at noon
A Dose Of Fun: The Wonder Show!
Launching this season in partnership with FIU Theatre, this joyful new program delivers live, interactive theatrical performances to brave children (ages 5-13) receiving long-term and critical pediatric care across our community. In the magical Realm of Wonder, a shy young chef is sent on a quest to make Dragon Soup before nightfall. Along the way, she meets knights, pirates, mermaids, and a not-so-scary dragon, discovering that bravery does not mean being fearless, it means trying anyway. Packed with puppets, music, and interactive fun, The Wonder Show! invites young audiences to laugh, play, and use their imagination every step of the way. Attend a public performance and step into a world of adventure, where anything is possible and bravery takes many forms. Get details and RSVP online. |
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Saturday, May 23 at 7:30pm
Mainly Mozart Festival 2026: Three Visions Of The Sonata
Enjoy the stunning piano phenom and the winner of the 2025 Long-Thibaud competition Saehyun Kim. at UM Newman Recital Hall. Winner of the 2025 Long-Thibaud International Piano Competition, pianist Saehyun Kim has quickly drawn international attention for the refinement, color, and expressive depth of his playing. In this richly contrasted recital, Kim brings together three masterworks that reveal the piano’s many voices. Schubert’s Sonata in G major, D. 894 unfolds with spacious lyricism, serenity, and quiet nobility. After intermission, Mozart’s Piano Sonata in B-flat major, K. 281 offers wit, elegance, and youthful brilliance, before Chopin’s Piano Sonata No. 2 in B-flat minor brings the evening to a powerful close -- a work of turbulence, poetry, and haunting inevitability. Call 786-556-1715. Get details online. |
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Monday, May 25 at 9am
Memorial Day Remembrance Ceremony
Attend the City of Coral Gables special ceremony event to honor the men and women who gave their lives in service to our nation. Light refreshments will be served following the ceremony. RSVP via email SpecialEvents@CoralGables.com, or call 305-446-6800. You can also join virtually on the Coral Gables Facebook page. Get details online. |
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Tuesday, May 26 at 7:30pm
Dade Chapter Florida Native Plant Society
The Dade Chapter of the Florida Native Plant Society meets at Pinecrest Gardens on the fourth Tuesday of every month 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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Saturday, May 30 from 10am to 2pm
CPR Training for Humans and Pets
Attend a fun hands-on CPR class designed to help you save lives both human and animal. This in-person session covers essential techniques, tips, and tricks to confidently perform CPR in any emergency. Whether you're a pet owner or just want to be prepared, learn these life-saving skills in a relaxed and friendly environment at 100 Giralda Avenue. Get details and RSVP online. |
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Saturday, May 30 at 4pm
Mainly Mozart Festival 2026: Rhapsody In Blue
Brilliant pianist-arranger Vyacheslav Gryaznov brings G-Phil’s Rhapsody in Blue and his dazzling transcriptions. This special event, at the Betsy Hotel on Miami Beach, features pianist, arranger, and composer Vyacheslav Gryaznov in George Gershwin’s iconic Rhapsody in Blue, performed with Gryaznov’s own G-Phil Virtual Orchestra -- an innovative project that brings the color and sweep of orchestral collaboration into an intimate recital setting. The program also includes selections from Gryaznov’s acclaimed piano transcriptions, showcasing the artistry that has made him one of today’s most distinctive pianist-arrangers. A graduate of the Moscow Conservatory and Yale School of Music, a Schott-published artist, and the author of more than 40 concert arrangements, Gryaznov brings dazzling virtuosity, imagination, and a rare symphonic sense of the piano to this Betsy performance. Call 786-556-1715. Get details and purchase tickets online. |
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Sunday, June 7 at 4pm
Mainly Mozart Festival 2026: Boyd Meets Girl
Experience Boyd Meets Girl: a captivating cello-and-guitar duo with dazzling chemistry and irresistible energy, with special guest, pianist Marina Radiushina. Boyd Meets Girl brings together Australian classical guitarist Rupert Boyd and American cellist Laura Metcalf in a duo celebrated for its unusual blend of refinement, warmth, and stylistic range. Based in New York City, the ensemble has toured widely in the U.S. and abroad, with appearances at presenters and venues including Caramoor, Newport Classical, Festival Napa Valley, the Morgan Library, and the Metropolitan Museum of Art. Their recordings on Sono Luminus have reached millions of listeners, and critics have repeatedly singled out the duo’s musical unity and natural chemistry. Boyd Meets Girl has shaped a program that balances classical touchstones with contemporary imagination. Music by Bach, Beethoven, and Ravel is set alongside works of rhythmic vitality, Brazilian warmth, folk-inspired lyricism, and fresh arrangements of beloved popular songs, creating an evening that feels both grounded in tradition and open to discovery. Thoughtfully paced and rich in contrast, the program invites audiences into a musical experience that is intimate, refined, and full of character. Ticket includes light bites and refreshments and Sanctuary of the Arts, 410 Andalusia. Call 786-556-1715. Get details and purchase tickets online. |
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Thursday, June 11 at 7:30pm
Empire Wild - CAP Summer Concert Series
A genre-bending crossover ensemble with brilliant, Juilliard-trained cellists: Mitchell Lyon and Ken Kubota are Empire Wild, performing Bach and Gershwin, to the Beatles and beyond. Intimate, unpredictable, and guaranteed to have you smiling. Get details online. |
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Friday, June 12 at 7:30pm
Mainly Mozart Festival 2026: Poiesis Quartet
The trailblazing Poiesis Quartet brings its multifaceted artistry to a striking program of contemporary musical voices and Brahmsian drama. This fast-rising ensemble -- praised for its multifaceted artistry and recently recognized with Chamber Music America's 2026 Cleveland Quartet Award, after winning the 2025 Banff International String Quartet Competition -- brings a program of bold imagination and deeply personal expression to this Mainly Mozart appearance. In the first half, Daniel Lasaga's Circus of the Mind, Maya Irizarry Lambright's forest of taldeni, Max Lang's commonplace little perils, and Calvin Ray Shawler's Order unfold as a sequence of vivid contemporary musical "letters," each with its own atmosphere, tension, and emotional world. It is repertory that reflects the quartet's distinctive voice as creators, collaborators, and champions of new music. After intermission, Poiesis is joined by pianist Marina Radiushina, the Miami Chamber Music Society's Artistic Director and a pianist described as a "virtuoso whose playing is distinguished by rare depth of interpretation and understanding of style." Together they turn to Brahms's Piano Quintet in F minor, Op. 34, one of chamber music's most powerful masterpieces -- sweeping, turbulent, and richly lyrical. The result is an evening that moves from intimate contemporary voices to a grand, passionate statement of Romantic expression. The event takes place at Newman Recital Hall, 5513 San Amaro Drive. Call 786-556-1715. Get details and purchase tickets online. |
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Sunday, June 21 from 10am to 2pm
Father’s Day Brunch at The Biltmore
Treat Dad to a memorable Father’s Day brunch at the historic Biltmore Hotel, complete with exquisite cuisine and a refined setting he’ll love. Get details online. |
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