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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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the Loews Coral Gables Hotel officially opened its doors on November 3, 2022 at 2950 Coconut Grove Drive as the centerpiece of the Plaza Coral Gables development facing Ponce Circle Park |
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Coral Gables scenic photo illustrations © Robin and Robert Burr. |
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Thursday, May 28 is National Brisket Day, celebrating the cut of beef that barbecue chefs and slow smoker fanatics love to enjoy.
Saturday, May 30 is National Mint Julep Day, a refreshing southern classic libation made of mint leaf, bourbon, sugar, and water that is the traditional drink of the Kentucky Derby.
Monday, June 1 is the start of Caribbean-American Heritage Month, recognizing the significance of Caribbean people and their descendants in the history and culture of the United States.
Monday, June 1 is National Pen Pal Day, the perfect day to let your pen pals know how much they mean to you by sending a special letter or gift.
Thursday, June 4 is National Cheese Day, celebrating a great snack or a wonderful ingredient in pasta, soups, soufflé, and many other recipes. Say cheese.
Friday, June 5, the first Friday in June, is National Doughnut Day, celebrating the home-made Salvation Army Doughnuts fed to troops during WWI. Hence, the term "doughboys." The Salvation Army created National Doughnut Day in 1938 to honor "Donut Dollies," the women who served doughnuts to soldiers with a "hole" lotta love.
Saturday, June 6 is the anniversary of D-Day, when 160,000 Allied troops, with 5,000 ships and 13,000 aircraft, invaded on the beaches of Normandy, France -- one of the most significant military campaigns of modern history.
Sunday, June 7, the first Sunday in June, is National Cancer Survivors Day, a time to honor those who demonstrate that life after a cancer diagnosis can be a reality. |
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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 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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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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Tropical Flowering Tree Celebration
89th annual Royal Poinciana Festival
The Tropical Flowering Tree Society is proud to preset the 89th annual Royal Poinciana Festival, Miami-Dade County’s longest-running festival with a broad range of special events in the community, starting with the free walking tour of Jean Willis Park, 7220 SW 61 Court on Sunday, June 7 at 10am. 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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Online Search for County Parks
Miami-Dade Park Finder
It's easy to find all the county parks nearby, as well as searching by park name, with the new online version of the Miami-Dade County Park Finder web site. A map with address location, plus plenty of details and contact information for each park is smartly provided. Filter your search by many specific attributes such as archeology, boating, basketball, beach, mini-golf, pickleball, etc. Get details and search for parks online. |
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Thursday, May 28 at 7pm
Macallan Dinner Experience at The Wagyu Bar
The Wagyu Bar presents an exclusive dining experience for whisky connoisseurs and culinary enthusiasts. The Macallan Dinner Experience is a multi-course evening showcasing rare Cask Macallan whisky pairings alongside exceptional Wagyu selections in The Wagyu Bar’s beautiful private dining room. Guests will enjoy an intimate and stylish atmosphere celebrating craftsmanship, flavor, fire, and the precision of premium marbling through an elevated culinary and whisky experience. Seating is limited, and reservations are required. The Wagyu Bar is located at 4019 South LeJeune Road. 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 7:15pm
Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu - IMAX
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 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 starting at 5pm
Copper29 Celebrates Ten Years On The Mile
Celebrating ten years on Miracle Mile, Copper29 presents ten hours of craft cocktails, live music, DJs, and unforgettable moments. Complimentary welcome drinks for RSVP guests, plus an official proclamation from the City of Coral Gables, anniversary cake, 1800 Tequila specialty cocktails, and surprise performances throughout the night. Get details online. |
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Friday, May 29 from 6 to 8pm
Colores de Españia at Pedrido Arte
Pedrido Arte Gallery at 290 Miracle Mile presents their newest exhibition Colores de España. Nine Spanish born artists will be on display including Juan Miguel Vazquez; Alberto Pancorbo; Luis Montoya; Montserrat Rams; Josep Maria Veciana; Jaime Angulo; Dalia Berlin; Jose Farinos; and Antonio Perez Melero. 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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Sat/Sun, May 30–31 from 10am to 4pm
Matheson Hammock Market
Visit the Matheson Hammock Market on the weekends in the main concession and waterfront area near the beach and marina at Matheson Hammock Park. The market features 20 to 30 vendors offering prepared foods, fresh fruit, smoothies, coffee, sourdough, seafood, empanadas, baked goods, sweets, wellness products, plants, artisan goods, jewelry, clothing and items from local small businesses. The market also includes a Young Entrepreneurs area featuring neurodivergent children showcasing crafts and small business concepts. Entry to the market is free. Parking vouchers are provided and serve as free day passes for parking at Matheson Hammock Park. Matheson Hammock Park is located at 9610 Old Cutler Road. Get details online. |
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Saturday, May 30 at 11am
Sourdough for Beginners at the Grove Library
Curious about baking sourdough but not sure where to begin? Attend a relaxed session At Cocont Grove Library designed for beginners and home bakers who are just getting started. This informal gathering offers an opportunity to learn the basics of sourdough, share experiences, ask questions, and connect with others who are exploring the joy of baking their own bread. Call 305-442-8695 or email: hernandezje@mdpls.org. Ages 18 years and older. Get details online. |
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Saturday, May 30 at noon
National Theatre Live - The Playboy Of The Western World
At the edge of the earth, you could be anyone. Pegeen Flaherty’s life is turned upside down when, on a normal day, a young man walks into her pub claiming that he’s killed his father. Instead of being shunned, the killer Christy Mahon becomes a local hero. The welcome murderer wins hearts and races as he beds himself into village life. That is until a second man unexpectedly arrives on the scene... Caitríona McLaughlin (Artistic Director of the Abbey Theatre, Dublin) directs Nicola Coughlan (Bridgerton), Éanna Hardwicke (The Sixth Commandment) and Siobhán McSweeney (Derry Girls) in John Millington Synge’s riveting story of youth and self-discovery. Get details 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 3:15pm
The Agronomist
Film followed by a live Q&A hosted by Dudley Alexis. From filmmaker Jonathan Demme (The Silence of the Lambs, Philadelphia) comes a personal documentary about the life of his friend, Haitian radio journalist and human rights activist Jean Dominique. Told through historical footage of Haiti, interviews with Dominique and his wife, Michele Montas, and footage shot before his assassination in April 2000, the film offers an intimate portrait of his life and legacy. 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 5:45pm
Shrek - 25th Anniversary Screening
It ain’t easy bein’ green -- especially if you’re a likable (albeit smelly) ogre named Shrek. On a mission to retrieve a gorgeous princess from the clutches of a fire-breathing dragon, Shrek teams up with an unlikely compatriot -- a wisecracking donkey. Get details 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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Saturday, May 30 at 7pm
Olé!- The Lyric Concert Series
Enjoy beloved selections from classic Zarzuela works, blending opera, theater, and Spanish folk rhythms into an unforgettable cultural experience at Coral Gables Congregational Church. This classical lyric concert features Zarzuela, a genre born in Spain and spread to the Americas similar to Opera, Operetta, and Singspiel. Get details online. |
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Saturday, May 30 at 7pm
Alberto Puerto - AfroCuban Guitar and Beyond at Cernuda Arte
Set within the inspiring atmosphere of Cernuda Arte, Alberto Puerto invites listeners into an evening of rhythm, color, and lyrical storytelling through the solo guitar. The AfroCuban Guitar and Beyond program will feature a selection of Alberto’s new works for solo guitar alongside classic AfroCuban themes, tracing the guitar’s ability to move between tradition, memory, and invention. Rooted in Cuban musical language and expanded through Alberto’s distinctive classical voice, the evening offers Miami audiences a performance that feels both deeply familiar and freshly imagined. Get details online. |
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Saturday, May 30 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 30 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 30 at 9pm
Rebound Rock Band Premiers at Titanic
Discover this five-piece band of polished artists that deliver electrifying performances across every rock genre: classic rock, glam rock, pop rock, blues rock, grunge rock, psychedelic rock, etc. The Rebound Rock Band covers iconic anthems from the 1950s to the 1990s, bring nostalgia and excitement to every show, and are consistently adding more covers to expand their repertoire. 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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Sunday, May 31 at 1pm
Family Painting Class: Chihuly Sculpture
Bring the family to Fairchild Gardens for a fun and educational painting session inspired by the colorful and whimsical glass sculptures of Dale Chihuly. Led by Raquel Torrent of Art and Juice, this class introduces easy and enjoyable techniques to help you capture the beautiful essence of these magnificent works of art. Get details online. |
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Sunday, May 31 at 4pm
Crissa-Jean Chappell - Never Leave Me Alone
Seventeen-year-old Birdie lives for danger— from rooftopping abandoned hotels to chasing the perfect shot for her Instagram alter ego, Bad Altitude. Her dying Florida beach town may be crumbling, but her follower count is rising fast. She’ s one viral post away from escaping the Space Coast for good. Then she meets Micah, a daredevil TikTok star with a taste for high-stakes stunts and even higher risks. Get details online. |
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Sunday, May 31 at 8:15pm
Two Pianos
Returning to France after a long exile, pianist Mathias Vogler reunites with his mentor, Elena, to prepare a concert. In a park, an encounter with a child who looks just like him will lead him to Claude, the woman he once loved. 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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Monday, June 1 at 6:30pm
The Misfits
Celebrating Marilyn Monroe's 100th Birthday. While filing for a divorce, beautiful ex-stripper Roslyn Taber ends up meeting aging cowboy-turned-gambler Gay Langland and former World War II aviator Guido Racanelli. The two men instantly become infatuated with Roslyn and, on a whim, the three decide to move into Guido’s half-finished desert home together. When grizzled ex-rodeo rider Perce Howland arrives, the unlikely foursome strike up a business capturing wild horses. Get details online. |
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Monday, June 1 at 7pm
Tom Junod - What It Means to Be a Man
From two-time National Magazine Award winner Tom Junod, a searching, brilliantly stylized memoir about a charismatic, philandering father who tried to mold his son in his image, the many secrets he hid, the son’s obsessive quest to uncover them, and ultimately, the true meaning of manhood. In the Days of My Youth I Was Told What It Means to Be a Man is an intensely emotional detective story powered by a series of cascading revelations. The book is a triumph of bravura writing; it is a tale of a son reckoning with the consequences of his father’s life, and in the end, the story of the son’s redemption. Get details online. |
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Tuesday, June 2 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, June 2 at 5pm
Coral Gables Movie Night- Shaolin Soccer
All his life, an ordinary young man (Stephen Chow) has been treated like dirt. Still, he's never given up believing that all the world's problems could be solved with a little kung fu. So he's teaming up with a band of misfits -- six friends who were kung fu masters in their youth -- to form a soccer team that only he believes has a chance to win a one million dollar grand prize. Together, they're going to apply their hidden talents to a whole new game -- and soccer will never be the same. Get details online. |
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Wednesday, June 3 at 11:45am
Chamber of Commerce Re-Connect Luncheon
The Coral Gables Chamber of Commerce meets once a month at the Re-Connect Luncheon for great food, great company and great connections. Seating is limited. Get details online. |
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Wednesday, June 3 at 5pm
Coral Gables Chamber - Wind Down Wednesday
The Rising Professionals Group is a platform for the Chamber's young and dynamic leaders to develop their business and entrepreneurial skills, expand their circles of influence, contribute to the community, and have fun. Meet at Arcano Spanish Kitchen, 259 Giralda, to connect with like-minded leaders awhile enjoying an evening of connection and camaraderie on the Mile. Get details online. |
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Wednesday, June 3 at 6:30pm
Saratoga Schaefer - The Last Time We Drowned
Six influencers. One luxury yacht. Nowhere to hide. Author Saratoga Schaefer discusses their latest novel, The Last Time We Drowned, dropping readers into the world of influencers as protagonist Charlie Engels lands the opportunity of a lifetime to join fellow Internet stars on a state-of-the-art yacht. But things aren’t as picture-perfect as they seem when regrets, ghosts of the past, and murder start to haunt the viral content creators as a hurricane traps the group at sea. This event takes place at Books & Books Coconut Grove, 3409 Main Hwy. Get details online. |
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Wednesday, June 3 at 7pm
State of War: A History of World War II in Florida
Anthony D. Atwood presents a deeply researched history of Florida's strategic and military roles in World War II. The state offered strategic potential in both its available space and its location near critical sea lanes. This unique combination made Florida the site of over 250 military installations and a launching pad for US military power around the globe. Florida was even a seat of war, serving as headquarters for the Battle of the Gulf-Sea Frontier against Nazi U-boats. Before World War II, less than two percent of Americans lived in Florida and the state was seen as a quiet, rural southern backwater. During the war there were more soldiers than civilians in Florida and the influx of people led to rapid urbanization. Atwood describes how hundreds of thousands of women helped build ships and aircraft and African Americans fought a battle in two fronts--to win the war against the Nazis and to win civil rights at home. Get details online. |
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Wednesday, June 3 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, June 4 from 4:30pm to close
Prime Rib Dinner at Fairways
Enjoy a three-course dinner centered around herb-crusted prime rib of beef, served with whipped potatoes, parmesan cream spinach, and traditional accompaniments. A refined tradition at the Biltmore's Fairways Restaurant on the green, 1200 Anastasia Ave. Get details online. |
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Thursday, June 4 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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Thursday, June 4 at 8:30pm
The Amazing Digital Circus: The Last Act
The viral internet sensation The Amazing Digital Circus comes to its long-awaited conclusion in a feature-length theatrical release. This Last Act combines episode 8 with the all new, hour long episode 9 for fans to see before anyone else in the world. With Caine gone and the circus dark, the cast are left with only the mistakes and traumas of their pasts to keep them company. As the prospect of eternity closes in around them, they discover the truth about the Digital Circus and its history. Will they come to terms with what they uncover, or will they make... the other choice? Also, presumably at some point someone says something funny, because this ending can’t be THAT depressing, can it? Get details online. |
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Thursday, June 4 at 8:40pm
Masters Of The Universe
Director Travis Knight brings the legendary franchise back to the big screen in this epic live-action adventure. After being separated for 15 years, the Sword of Power leads Prince Adam (Nicholas Galitzine) back to Eternia where he discovers his home shattered under the fiendish rule of Skeletor (Jared Leto). To save his family and his world, Adam must join forces with his closest allies, Teela (Camila Mendes) and Duncan/Man-At-Arms (Idris Elba), and embrace his true destiny as He-Man -- the most powerful man in the universe. 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 at The Hub 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. The Hub at the The Frankel Family Performing Arts Center is located at 5950 N. Kendall Drive. Get details online. |
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Sunday, June 7 at 3pm
Water, Water Everywhere - Alhambra Orchestra
The Alhambra Orchestra, directed by Daniel Andai, presents a family-friendly multmedia show about South Florida’s watery environment, with amazing images, dramatic orchestral music, and fascinating narration, at FIU’s Wertheim Performing Arts Center. From ponds to oceans, coral polyps to whales, Vivaldi to Disney, attendees of all ages at this one-hour event will experience the amazing watery world around us. The Alhambra Orchestra is Miami’s own grass-roots orchestra, presenting live classical performances in affordable, convenient venues. 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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