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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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an iconic landmark in Coral Gables, the Alhambra Water Tower conceals its utility functions beneath an aesthetically pleasing and architecturally playful facade |
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Coral Gables scenic photo illustrations © Robin and Robert Burr. |
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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.
Monday, May 25 is National Missing Children's Day, an annual observation in the United States proclaimed by President Ronald Reagan, designed to highlight the problem of child abduction.
On Monday, May 25, wine lovers everywhere pour a glass of their favorite wine to celebrate National Wine Day.
Tuesday, May 26 is Sally Ride Day, honoring the first American woman astronaut to go into space on the occasion of her birthday.
Thursday, May 28 is Amnesty International Day, recognizing the need to protect human rights around the world.
Thursday, May 28 is National Brisket Day, celebrating the cut of beef that barbecue chefs and slow smoker fanatics love to enjoy
National Beef Burger Day on Thursday, May 28 is a good enough reason to enjoy America's favorite grilling protein -- a juicy hamburger. |
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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
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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Save The Date
Thursday, June 11 at 4:30pm
Coral Gables Music Club Performance at Steinway
In celebration of the 90th year of the Royal Poinciana Festival, the Coral Gables Music Club presents "A Beautiful Musical Afternoon" concert at Steinway Piano Gallery featuring rising young artists: Zoe Aldana, Nicolas Marin Fumero, Shanming He, and Mason Lang. Enjoy a special performance of the Poinciana "Song of the Tree," written by former music club member Graham Miller with a small reception to follow at 4104 Ponce De Leon Blvd. Get details online. |
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Plan Now For World Cup Watch Party
FIFA World Cup at Fritz & Franz Bierhaus
Often simply called the World Cup, it's an international association football competition among the senior men's national teams of the members of the Fédération Internationale de Football Association, the sport's global governing body. Fritz & Franz Bierhaus at 60 Merrick Way in Coral Gables is a prime location with 6 weeks of pure excitement to watch the matches. This indoor/outdoor venue is a renowned soccer hub, with lively, high-energy watch parties for all seven FIFA World Cup 2026 matches held at nearby Hard Rock Stadium. The World Cup -- held at USA, Canada and Mexico stadiums from June 11 to July 19 -- will feature 104 Games between 48 Nations. VIP All-Access pass is available for inside seating at Fritz and Franz Bierhaus. To reserve your table for World Cup Soccer Watch Party, call Harald at 305-776-4048, or just show up at the restaurant in the morning for table reservation. Get details and view the menu 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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Thursday, May 21 from 6 to 9pm
Taste of Success at the Woman's Club
This annual event brings together local restaurants, food vendors, community leaders, and supporters for a meaningful night benefiting the Summer of Success program. Proceeds help create job-readiness experiences and career exploration opportunities for young adults with Autism and learning differences. Enjoy a night of food fun and entertainment at the Coral Gables Woman's Club, 1001 East Ponce de Leon Blvd. 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 7pm
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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Friday, May 22 at 1:30pm
Brain Hour at Gables Library
Test your creativity and exercise your brain by working on a variety of large jigsaw and crossword puzzles, Sudoku games, coloring pages and more at the Coral Gables Library. Call 305-442-8706 or email: capleybr@mdpls.org. Ages 18 years and older. Get details online. |
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Friday, May 22 at 6:30pm
Gabi Abrão - Practices in Apparition
Attend an evening with author Gabi Abrão discussing her newest book, Practices in Apparition, a collection of true stories that guides readers on a hunt for the sacred, ethereal, and fleeting. Get details online. |
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Friday, May 22 at 7pm
Mr. Nobody Against Putin
As Russia launches its full-scale invasion of Ukraine, primary schools across Russia are transformed into recruitment stages for the war. Facing the ethical dilemma of working in a system defined by propaganda and violence, a brave teacher films what’s really happening in his own school. Get details online. |
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Friday, May 22 at 9pm
Two Women
Violette and Florence are two women with something in common, beyond being neighbors. While one finds herself on an emotional edge during her maternity leave, the other feels nothing at all, and neither can make sense of what’s happening to them. Realizing that their suburban lives have left them unfulfilled, Florence begins an affair that kicks off a sexual revolution where having fun is the top priority. But between handyman hookups, chaotic misadventures, and marital strife, is reality destined to come crashing down on them? Get details online. |
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Friday, May 22 at 9pm
Diles Mavis Trio at Titanic
A fine Boogie, Blues, Jazz trio, the Diles Mavis Trio will get you movin' & groovin' at Titanic from 9pm to close at 5813 Ponce de Leon Blvd. Call 305-667-2537. Get details online. |
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Saturday, May 23 at 10am
Planting Possbilities: Seed Swapapalooza
Connect with fellow gardeners, trade seeds, share gardening tales and sprinkle a little garden magic knowledge with fellow green thumbs at the Pinecrest Library. From seasoned seed savers to new gardeners, all experience levels are welcome. Call 305-668-4571 or email: booke@mdpls.org. Ages 12 years and older. Get details online. |
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Saturday, May 23 at 11am
Dye Workshop Series at Deering Estate
Join Deering Estate Artists-in-Residence Aida Tejada and Debora Rosental for a hands‑on workshop exploring the art of dyeing and painting with pigments derived from Florida’s native plants. Participants will be introduced to the fundamentals of natural color making through a guided demonstration on preparing plant based paints, mixing formulas, and understanding the unique variations that emerge from different species. Get details online. |
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Saturday, May 23 at 11am
Sogetsu Ikebana Class at Fairchild Garden
This 90-minute class introduces Ikebana as an artistic and meditative practice rooted in the philosophy of the Sogetsu School. Rather than following a strict curriculum, the class emphasizes creative exploration within the fundamental principles of Ikebana, encouraging participants to work intuitively with form, space, and natural materials. Get details online. |
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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. 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. Get details and RSVP online. |
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Saturday, May 23 at 2pm
Asian Culture Series - Korea
Discover the wonders of Korean culture at the Pinecrest Library. Enjoy a tae kwon do demonstration, a dance class, and cultural trivia. AAPI Family Celebration Series is generously supported by the Zhao-Chen Family Foundation. Call 305-668-4571 or email: booke@mdpls.org. All ages are welcome. Get details online. |
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Saturday, May 23 at 7pm
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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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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Saturday, May 23 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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Saturday, May 23 at 7:30pm
4x4 Choreographies at Sanctuary Of The Arts
Four by Four returns with bold new visions beyond the stage and into the heart of creation itself. The dancers of the Sanctuary of the Arts Choreographic Ensemble take on this challenge with fearless collaboration, adaptability, and trust -- embodying each choreographer's distinct vision. Get details online. |
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Saturday, May 23 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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Sunday, May 24 at 2:45pm
Invasion Of The Body Snatchers - 70th Anniversary Screening
In Santa Mira, California, Dr. Miles Bennell (Kevin McCarthy) is baffled when all his patients come to him with the same complaint: their loved ones seem to have been replaced by emotionless impostors. Despite others' dismissive denials, Dr. Bennell, his former girlfriend Becky (Dana Wynter) and his friend Jack (King Donovan) soon discover that the patients' suspicions are true: an alien species of human duplicates, grown from plant-like pods, is taking over the small town. Celebrate 70 years of one of the most influential Sci-Fi films to ever grace the silver screen: Don Siegel’s Invasion of the Body Snatchers. Get details online. |
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Sunday, May 24 at 5pm
Boleros de Oro
The Sala Catarsis attached to the Trail Theater offers you a unique artistic program. Experience a tribute concert to the Bolero, a genre that has given voice to love and nostalgia. Tour the most famous boleros of Cuba and the world, from classics of the golden age to universal themes that transcended borders. An intimate and romantic experience that celebrates the validity of these eternal songs and their power to unite generations at 3713 SW 8th Street. Get details on the FaceBook page. |
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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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Monday, May 25 at 2:45pm
A Mighty Wind - In Honor of Catherine O’Hara
Directed by Christopher Guest. When folk icon Irving Steinbloom passed away, he left behind a legacy of music and a family of performers he had shepherded to folk stardom. To celebrate a life spent submerged in folk, Irving’s loving son Jonathan has decided to put together a memorial concert featuring some of Steinbloom’s best-loved musicians. There’s Mitch and Mickey, who were the epitome of young love until their partnership was torn apart by heartbreak; classic troubadours The Folksmen, whose records were endlessly entertaining for anyone able to punch a hole in the center to play them; and The New Main Street Singers, the most meticulously color-coordinated neuftet ever to hit an amusement park. Now for one night only in New York City’s Town Hall, these three groups will reunite and gather together to celebrate the music that almost made them famous. Starring Christopher Guest, Eugene Levy, Michael McKean, Catherine O'Hara, Harry Shearer, Parker Posey, Bob Balaban, John Michael Higgins, Fred Willard, Jane Lynch, Jennifer Coolidge, David Blasucci, Ed Begley Jr. and more. Get details online. |
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Monday, May 25 at 7:30pm
The Monuments Men - Memorial Day screening
These Movie tickets are free thanks to the support of Debbie Turner, with a pre-film reception at 7pm sponsored by Don Slesnick. Based on the true story of the greatest treasure hunt in history, The Monuments Men is an action drama focusing on seven over-the-hill, out-of-shape museum directors, artists, architects, curators, and art historians who went to the front lines of WWII to rescue the world's artistic masterpieces from Nazi thieves and return them to their rightful owners. With the art hidden behind enemy lines, how could these guys hope to succeed? The mission becomes even more urgent when the team learns about Hitler's "Nero Decree," which orders destruction of the artworks if the Third Reich falls. Caught in a race against time, the men risk their lives to protect some of mankind's greatest achievements. Get details online. |
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Tuesday, May 26 at 5pm
Coral Gables Movie Night - Ghost World
Released in 2001, Ghost World is a sharp, offbeat dramedy directed by Terry Zwigoff based on Daniel Clowes' cult graphic novel. It follows Enid and Rebecca, two sardonic best friends drifting through the aimless summer after high school. While Rebecca embraces adulthood, Enid befriends Seymour, an older, lonely record collector, pushing her to confront her fears of independence. Known for its deadpan humor, the film’s distinctive script (co-written by Clowes and Zwigoff) earned an Academy Award nomination for Best Adapted Screenplay. Starring Thora Birch, Scarlett Johansson, Steve Buscemi. Call Coral Gables Library at 305-442-8706 or email: capleybr@mdpls.org. Ages 18 years and older. 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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Tuesday, May 26 at 9pm
Trivia Night at Books & Books
Flex your mental muscles and embark on an exhilarating journey of knowledge and friendly competition on Tuesday evening with Trivia Night at Books & Books. Get details online. |
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Wednesday, May 27 at 10am
Silver Screen Mornings - The Thin Man
Based on the classic 1934 private-eye novel by Dashiell Hammett, The Thin Man pairs film stars William Powell and Myrna Loy as Nick and Nora Charles, a leisure-class couple who enjoy copious drinking and flirtatious banter. Nick is a retired private detective who left his very successful career when he married Nora, a wealthy heiress accustomed to high society. Their gregarious wire-haired fox terrier Asta was played by canine actor Skippy. While vacationing in New York for the holidays, they are reluctantly drawn into solving the mysterious disappearance of an eccentric inventor, Clyde Wynant. This uber-successful movie franchise includes six theatrical films, one radio series, and one television series. Get details online. |
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Wednesday, May 27 from 4:30 to close
Lobster Boil Dinner at Fairways
Savor a generous three-course lobster dinner featuring a whole 1.5 lb lobster with mussels, steamed clams, and classic accompaniments -- a timeless coastal feast -- at the Biltmore's Fairways Restaurant on the green, 1200 Anastasia Ave. Get details online. |
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Wednesday, May 27 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 28 at 7pm
Ben Rhodes - All We Say
Author and former deputy national security advisor Ben Rhodes discusses the release of his new book, All We Say at Books & Books. Via 15 speeches across the 250-year history of the United States, Ben Rhodes traces a notable pattern of debate and identity through the United States' tradition of oration. With every speech, from the ones rallying behind inclusion, community, and progress, to the ones bolstering division, hierarchy, and power, Ben Rhodes examines the full scope of the people, movements, and moments that led to them. This event takes place at the Coral Gables Congregational Church, 3010 De Soto Blvd. Get details online. |
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Thursday, May 28 at 7pm
The Breadwinner
Starring record-breaking comedian Nate Bargatze in his first feature film, The Breadwinner is a family comedy that follows the misadventures of Nate Wilcox, whose wife Katie (Mandy Moore) lands a once-in-a-lifetime deal on Shark Tank that takes her on a prolonged business trip -- and now the lifelong breadwinner has to fend for his family as a first-time stay-at-home dad. With three young daughters and little experience handling their day-to-day needs, Nate finds out quickly that running the household is the toughest gig he’s ever had. Get details online. |
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Thursday, May 28 at 7:45pm
Pressure
In the tense 72 hours before D-Day, and with the fate of the free world hanging in the balance, Pressure follows General Dwight D. Eisenhower and Captain James Stagg as they face an impossible choice -- launch the largest and most dangerous seaborne invasion in history or risk losing the war altogether. Get details online. |
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Thursday, May 28 from 8 to 10:30pm
Carlos Escanilla: Between The Notes
Experience an intimate night with Carlos Escanilla at The Burrow. Stripped back, soulful, and up close. Between the Notes is a rare chance to experience the music in its purest form. Expect a mix of original songs, unreleased material, and a few moments that won’t happen the same way twice. No big stage. No distance. Just real music, real feeling, and a room full of people who get it, at 94 Miracle Mile. Call 786-963-1076. Get details online. |
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Thursday, May 28 at 8:20pm
Tuner
In Tuner, Academy Award-winning director Daniel Roher’s first narrative feature, Leo Woodall stars as a gifted young piano tuner whose heightened sense of hearing draws the attention of criminals, who see his talents as useful for opening safes as well as for tuning Steinways. With his once-promising musical career over, he works across New York with his mentor Harry Horowitz (Academy Award-winner Dustin Hoffman), encountering a range of characters, including composition student Ruthie (Havana Rose Liu), with whom he forges an unexpected connection. Niki’s safecracking work threatens his budding romance with Ruthie and pulls him into increasingly dangerous territory. Blending romance, drama, and the taut suspense of a heist thriller, Tuner also features performances from Tony Award-winner Tovah Feldshuh, Lior Raz, and Jean Reno. Get details online. |
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Friday, May 29 at 7:30pm
Miami City Ballet Orchestra at Sanctuary Of The Arts
The Miami City Ballet Orchestra proudly makes its debut at the Sanctuary of the Arts in Ballet Classics Under The Stars. Conducted by Maestro Gary Sheldon, the program includes music from Sleeping Beauty, Romeo and Juliet, Serenade and the Polovetsian Dances. Orchestra concertmaster Mei Mei Luo dazzles performing the Carmen Fantasy and piano virtuoso Francisco Renno performs the Tchaikowsky Piano Concerto No. 3. With dancing by members of the Miami City Ballet and the Sanctuary of the Arts Choreographic Ensemble, the concert promises to be a thrilling evening of music and dance. 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 1pm
The Metropolitan Opera: El Último Sueño De Frida Y Diego
The 2025–26 Live in HD season of Metropolitan Opera comes to a close with a live transmission of American composer Gabriela Lena Frank's first opera, a magical-realist portrait of Mexico's painterly power couple Frida Kahlo and Diego Rivera, with libretto by Pulitzer Prize–winning playwright Nilo Cruz. Fashioned as a reversal of the Orpheus and Euridice myth, the story depicts Frida, sung by leading mezzo-soprano Isabel Leonard, leaving the underworld on the Day of the Dead and reuniting with Diego, portrayed by baritone Carlos Álvarez. The famously feuding pair briefly relive their tumultuous love, embracing both the passion and the pain before bidding the land of the living a final farewell. The vibrant new production, taking enthusiastic inspiration from Frida and Diego's paintings, is directed and choreographed by Deborah Colker. Get details 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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Saturday, May 30 at 7pm
Tropical Jazz at Fairchild Garden
Part of Fairchild’s Concert Series, Tropical Jazz in a Tropical Garden features Cuban trombonist Julio Montalvo performing what he describes as New Latin Jazz: the rhythms of Son, Mambo, and Timba folded into modern jazz, funk, and soul. The trombone carries the melody; the percussion carries the night. It’s celebratory music, made for dancing. Get details online. |
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Sunday, May 31 at 10:30am
Essentials of Bee Keeping Part 1
Welcome to an exciting journey into the world of beekeeping and the vital role of pollinators in our ecosystem. Learn what is required to start your own apiary and what plants are best to use in the garden to provide habitat for all pollinators. Learn about everything you need to start, including the basic woodenware beehive boxes, tools, and protective gear. Get details online. |
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Monday, June 1 at 6pm
Ponce Circle Park Community Meeting
Residents and stakeholders, join the discussion for the proposed design for the development and beautification of Fred B. Hartnett Ponce Circle Park, located at 2810 Ponce De Leon Blvd. The meeting takes place at Coral Gables Adult Activity Center, Great Room, 2 Andalusia Ave. You can also attend this meeting via Zoom. Call Coral Gables Community Recreation at 305-460-5620 or email: ParksProjects@coralgables.com. Plans will be available for review and community input will go online after June 1. Get details online. |
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Saturday, June 6 from 9am to 3pm
Audubon Go-Native Plant Sale
Tropical Audubon Society's annual Go-Native Plant Sale makes it easy for south Florida residents to nurture and shelter birds, bees and butterflies, and create their own native habitat at home. Shop dozens of varieties of native plants and learn how to transform your yard, balcony or patio into an hospitable, nurturing oasis for indigenous and migrating birds, and pollinators at 5530 Sunset Drive. Get details online. |
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Saturday, June 6 at 7pm
An Evening with Dr. Jill Biden
Attend a candid conversation with former First Lady Jill Biden about her life in the White House during a singular moment in US history -- and her new memoir, View from the East Wing. Jill will speak in conversation with Ana Navarro. This event is presented in partnership with Books & Books. Each ticket includes one seat and one bookplate signed copy of View from the East Wing. Get details 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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Starting June 8
Actors' Playhouse Summer Camps at Miracle Theatre
Follow the Yellow Brick Road to creativity, confidence and unforgettable memories at Actors’ Playhouse Summer Camp. From Broadway-style musical theatre training to stage and screen acting adventures, young performers will shine all summer long on the professional stages of the historic Miracle Theatre. Get details online. |
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Save The Date
Thursday, June 11 at 4:30pm
Coral Gables Music Club Performance at Steinway
In celebration of the 90th year of the Royal Poinciana Festival, the Coral Gables Music Club presents "A Beautiful Musical Afternoon" concert at Steinway Piano Gallery featuring rising young artists: Zoe Aldana, Nicolas Marin Fumero, Shanming He, and Mason Lang. Enjoy a special performance of the Poinciana "Song of the Tree," written by former music club member Graham Miller with a small reception to follow at 4104 Ponce De Leon Blvd. Get details 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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Saturday, June 13 at 2pm
Miami Pioneers - Joanne Meagher, Merrick House Stories
The Miami Pioneers and Natives of Dade are pleased to welcome Joanne Meagher with a historical presentation on the early days of the Merrick Family and their legacy Coral Gables home. Joanne will answer your burning questions about the family of George Merrick and provide examples of how they were so ahead of their time and yet had to step back in time when they moved here from Massachusetts in 1899. She will share tales of her favorite characters in the Merrick story (and they aren’t all humans) and provide fun facts about Coral Gables history to be shared around the water cooler. Get details 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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Saturday, July 4 from 6 to 10pm
Red, White & BBQ: A Night of Fireworks and Celebration
Celebrate Independence Day in extraordinary fashion at the Biltmore Hotel's Red, White & BBQ: A Night of Fireworks and Celebration, featuring an extravagant dining experience. In addition to the fireworks, the city will feature a drone show marking America’s 250th anniversary through patriotic imagery and Coral Gables landmarks brought to life in the night sky. The choreographed program blends national symbols with local icons like the Biltmore, Venetian Pool and City Hall to celebrate democracy, community and the City Beautiful vision. Get details online. |
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