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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 Cielo Tejido art installation covers the pedestrian broadwalk at Giralda Plaza with vibrant colors, patterns and textures overhead |
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Coral Gables scenic photo illustrations © Robin and Robert Burr. |
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Friday, June 12, the second Friday in June, is National Movie Night, a chance to celebrate the tradition of movie nights with friends and family.
Sunday, June 14 is Flag Day, honoring the United States flag commemorating the flag’s adoption on June 14, 1777. Each of the 50 stars represents one of the 50 states in the United States and the 13 stripes represent the original 13 colonies that became the first states in the Union.
Sunday, June 14 is the anniversary of the U.S. Army, founded on this day in 1775, when the Continental Congress established the Continental Army with six companies of expert riflemen in Pennsylvania, two in Maryland, and two in Virginia. The next day Congress voted to appoint George Washington to command all the Continental forces and began laying the foundation for the American army.
Sunday, June 14 is National Bourbon Day, dedicated to recognizing and celebrating the spirit of American Bourbon, a type of Whiskey made predominantly from corn, along with malted barley, wheat or rye, originally produced strictly in Bourbon County, Kentucky.
Thursday, June 18, is National Fishing Day, encouraging us to drop a line -- in the nearest stream, pond, lake, or river. Taking a break from the daily routine to bait a hook and catch some fish can be a relaxing endeavor, especially with kids.
Friday, June 19 is Juneteenth Day -- in the year 1865, Union soldiers arrived to take control of Texas and enforce the emancipation of slaves in the state. The traditional drink on Juneteenth is Big Red soda.
Sunday, June 21 is Father's Day, the third Sunday in June, celebrating the contribution that fathers and father figures make for their children's lives. |
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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, 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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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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World Cup Watch Party
FIFA World Cup at Fritz & Franz Bierhaus
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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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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Thursday, June 11 at 7:30pm
Power Ballad
When Rick (Paul Rudd), a past-his-prime wedding singer, meets fading boy-band star Danny (Nick Jonas) during a gig, the two bond over music and a late-night jam session. But when Danny turns one of Rick's songs into the hit that reignites his career, Rick sets out to reclaim the recognition he believes he deserves -- even if it means risking everything he cares about. From writer/director John Carney (Sing Street, Once), Power Ballad is a feel-good story about music, self-respect, friendship, and the price of ambition. Get details online. |
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Thursday, June 11 at 7:35pm
Disclosure Day
A global government conspiracy and a race is set to expose the existence of extraterrestrial life when a former government contractor and a Kansas City TV meteorologist team up as whistleblowers to reveal the truth to all of humanity. The film is directed by Steven Spielberg, starring Emily Blunt, Josh O'Connor, Colin Firth, Eve Hewson, and Colman Domingo. Get details online. |
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Thursday, June 11 at 8pm
Young Frankenstein
Sponsored by Coral Gables Magazine. Celebrating 100 years of Mel Brooks, on what would’ve been Gene Wilder’s 93rd birthday. An American grandson of the infamous scientist, struggling to prove that his grandfather was not as insane as people believe, is invited to Transylvania, where he discovers the process that reanimates a dead body. Get details online. |
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Friday, June 12 at 2pm
Celebrate Raggedy Ann and Andy Day at Gables Library
Attend a celebration of the original Raggedy Ann and Andy dolls. Enjoy a screening of the 1941 animated film Raggedy Ann and Andy with popcorn, followed by fun activities for all ages. Guests are encouraged to bring their favorite doll or plush friend to take selfies with the historic dolls on display. Raggedy Ann was created by American writer, illustrator, and cartoonist Johnny Gruelle. He patented the iconic rag doll design in 1915 and introduced her to the public in his 1918 book, Raggedy Ann Stories. Gruelle and his wife, Myrtle, frequented the Miami area in the 1920s before settling locally. In 1953, Johnny’s widow, Myrtle, officially donated the actual, original Raggedy Ann and Andy dolls to the Coral Gables Branch Library. The celebration continues again on Saturday, June 13 at 10am. Call 305-442-8706 or email: capleybr@mdpls.org. All ages are welcome. Get details online. |
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Friday, June 12 at 7pm
Four States of Whiskey Dinner at Fleming's
Fleming's Prime Pours & Pairings presents an exclusive multi-course experience honoring America's 250th anniversary and its rich whiskey heritage. Enjoy a guided journey through four distinct whiskey cocktails -- each highlighting a unique mash bill with regional production style and classic cocktail technique -- crafted in four different U.S. states. 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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Friday, June 12 at 8pm
Tal Cohen Trio at The Burrow
Experience this Grammy Award–winning jazz pianist and composer whose music bridges continents, traditions, and emotional landscapes. Born in Israel, raised in Australia, and now based in Miami, Cohen has developed a distinctive voice that blends Middle Eastern and Jewish melodic influences with the harmonic depth and spontaneity of modern jazz. Widely regarded as one of the most compelling pianists of his generation, he has performed around the world alongside celebrated artists including Terence Blanchard, Joe Lovano, Greg Osby, and Ignacio Berroa. His accolades include winning the prestigious Barry Harris National Piano Competition and receiving the Freedman Fellowship, culminating in a sold-out performance at the Sydney Opera House. The Burrow is located at 94 Miracle Mile. Get details online. |
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Friday, June 12 at 8pm
The Currents
While visiting Switzerland to accept an award for her work in the fashion industry, Argentinian designer Lina (Isabel Aimé González Sola) is seized by the sudden urge to jump off a bridge into an icy river. She survives the plunge and returns to Buenos Aires; she tells no one of the incident, yet a transformation has taken place within her. Left with a paralyzing fear of water, Lina finds it impossible to readjust to her former identity as a wife, mother, and artist. She distances herself from her husband (Esteban Bigliardi) and career, growing increasingly isolated and fragile as she confronts long buried existential questions. Directed by acclaimed filmmaker Milagros Mumenthaler, The Currents is a quietly gripping psychological mystery with dreamlike, hallucinatory threads that weave a portrait of a woman on the verge of unraveling. Get details online. |
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Saturday, June 13 from 8am to noon
Royal Poinciana Fest: Tree Planting
Join the Tropical Flowering Tree Society and TREEmendous Miami planting flowering trees at the Miami Springs Golf Course. 18 Royal Poinciana trees will be planted at the Miami Springs Golf and Country Club, and 1 Cassia bakeriana tree at the historic and recently restored Curtiss Mansion. Refreshments and snacks will be provided. Volunteers should meet at 8am at 650 Curtis Parkway. Wear closed shoes and bring sun protection. Call Steve Pearson at 305-233-3619 or get details and RSVP online. |
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Sat/Sun, June 13–14 from 10am to 5pm
Annual Mango Festival at Fairchild Gardens
Attend the juiciest event of the year at Fairchild Gardens, an extraordinary festival to celebrate the beloved mango. Featuring hundreds of exotic mango varieties, this festival includes the world-famous Mango Display, lectures and how-to sessions, food, music and entertainment, the Mango Marketplace, and more. Premium experiences sold separately. Get details and purchase tickets online. |
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Saturday, June 13 at 10am
Coral Gables Fire Expo
Visit the Coral Gables Fire Department for a free family-friendly Fire Expo featuring fire safety activities, technical rescue demonstrations, fire truck displays and station tours. Meet firefighters, explore emergency equipment and enjoy an exciting morning of learning and fun for all ages at the Coral Gables Police and Fire Safety Headquarters, 2151 Salzedo Street. Get details online. |
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Sat/Sun, June 13–14 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, June 13 at 10:30am
History Book Club at the Library
Visit the Pinecrest Library to explore and discuss historical fiction and non-fiction titles every second Saturday of the month. The book of the month for November: American Nations: A History of the Eleven Rival Regional Cultures of North America by Colin Woodard. An illuminating history of North America's eleven rival cultural regions that explodes the red state-blue state myth. North America was settled by people with distinct religious, political, and ethnographic characteristics, creating regional cultures that have been at odds with one another ever since. Subsequent immigrants didn't confront or assimilate into an "American" or "Canadian" culture, but rather into one of the eleven distinct regional ones that spread over the continent each staking out mutually exclusive territory. Call 305-668-4571 or email: booke@mdpls.org. Ages 19 years and older. Get details online. |
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Saturday, June 13 at 11am
Willy Wonka & The Chocolate Factory - 55th Anniversary
4K Remaster - Charlie Bucket discovers an elusive golden ticket that grants the holder a lifetime supply of candy and a tour of Willy Wonka’s famous factory. Joined by four other winners, who are some of the most odious children you’ll ever meet, Charlie journeys through a strange, surreal landscape featuring a river of chocolate and other fantastical sweets. Of course, it wouldn’t be a Roald Dahl story if it didn’t take a dark, macabre turn: one by one, the kids are punished by Wonka for violating the spirit of the factory as they succumb to their perilous vices. 55 years later, Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory is an established cult classic that continues to transfix children and adults alike with its imaginative setting and twisted sense of humor. Gene Wilder, ever the deadpan genius, is in top form as the eccentric chocolatier. Get details online. |
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Saturday, June 13 at 11am
Area Stage: SpongeBob SquarePants – The Broadway Musical
Attend a family-friendly showcase at the Coral Gables Museum featuring the neurodiverse cast of Area Stage's Inspire Theatre Project performing musical selections from the sold-out production of SpongeBob SquarePants: The Broadway Musical. Through live music and performance, the program highlights the creativity and talent of the cast in an energetic presentation for all ages. Get details 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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Saturday, June 13 at 2pm
American Stories: America 250 - Fantasy Theatre Factory
Your host, Mark Twain, introduces American classics in storytelling and tall tales at the Coral Gables Library. Fantasy Theatre Factory performers add their own "tall" dose of imagination as they act out stories that illustrate early American humor, determination and ingenuity. Native American legends, Appalachian folk tales and tales from the South are brought to life right before your eyes. Call 305-442-8706 or email: capleybr@mdpls.org. All ages are welcome. Get details online. |
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Saturday, June 13 at 5:30pm
Whistling to Death
Sanctuary Of The Arts presents the Poetry of Nilo Cruz in Song -- Whistling to Death. Conceived as part of Three Times Cruz, this musical evening brings the poetry and dramatic imagination of Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Nilo Cruz into song. With music composed and performed by Miranda, musical arrangements by Carlos Silva, and a script by Alexa Kuve, the concert creates an intimate journey through memory, exile, childhood, disguise, language, and the secret signals by which human beings insist on being seen. Get details online. |
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Saturday, June 13 at 6pm
Chantel Acevedo - Cages
Attend an exciting evening at Books & Books with author Chantel Acevedo discussing her latest novel, Cages. Following Felix, a zookeeper in 1960s Cuba, Cages traces the paths of forbidden love, fractured families, and the nature of truth, spanning a life lived through the Cuban Missile Crisis, an exile in London, and finally in its final resting place in Miami. Get details online. |
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Saturday, June 13 at 6pm
Chopin Pre-Festival Encounters
Attend a special pre-festival teaser featuring the artists of Frost Chopin Academy and Festival. Pianist Kate Liu and leading Chopin scholar John Rink presents a glimpse into Chopin’s world. Experience Kate’s sublime performance, gain fresh insight, and discover what awaits as we launch a week-long celebration of his music. Get details online. |
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Saturday, June 13 at 6:35pm
In the Hand of Dante
Julian Schnabel's latest film follows the parallel lives of a New York author in the 21st century who embarks on a violent journey after he is recruited by a mafia don to steal Italian poet Dante Alighieri’s The Divine Comedy written in the poet’s own hand, and Dante in the 14th century, seeking inspiration to write his most important work — each man unknowingly connected through time and their obsessive quest for love, beauty, and the divine. Get details online. |
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Saturday, June 13 at 7:10pm
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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Saturday, June 13 at 7:30pm
Final Curtain - 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, June 13 at 8pm
Trainspotting - 30th Anniversary
New 4K Restoration. Funny, disturbing, tragic and deeply addictive, Trainspotting is based on the seminal best-selling novel of the same name by Irvine Welsh. Set in gritty, late 1980s Edinburgh, Scotland, it’s the story of smart, funny, sickly, heroin addict Mark Renton (Ewan McGregor) and his so-called friends -- a bunch of losers, liars, psychos, thieves and junkies. Hilarious but harrowing, the film charts the disintegration of their friendship as they proceed, seemingly inevitably, towards self-destruction. Mark alone has the insight and opportunity to escape his fate, but does he really want to choose life? Get details online. |
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Saturday, June 13 at 10pm
Desert Hearts - 40th Anniversary
After Hours: Women Unbound. Donna Deitch’s swooning and sensual first film was groundbreaking upon its 1986 release: a love story about two women, produced and directed by a woman. In the 1959-set film, an adaptation of a beloved novel by Jane Rule, straitlaced East Coast professor Vivian Bell (Helen Shaver) arrives in Reno to file for divorce, but winds up catching the eye of someone new, the younger free spirit Cay (Patricia Charbonneau), touching off a slow seduction that unfolds against the breathtaking desert landscape. With smoldering chemistry between its two leads, an evocative jukebox soundtrack, and vivid cinematography by Robert Elswit, Desert Hearts beautifully exudes a sense of tender yearning and emotional candor. Get details online. |
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Sunday, June 14 at 10am
Royal Poinciana Fest: Bike Tour
Led by Bike Walk Coral Gables and Dade Heritage Trust, join the celebration of the magnificent Poinciana, a/k/a Flame Tree or Flamboyant, with the whole family on this tour, visiting some of the very best Royal Poincianas in full flower, starting at the Coral Gables Museum, 285 Aragon Avenue. Bring your own bike. Parking is available in a nearby garage or on the street. Cost: Adults $10, Children under 12 $5. Get details and RSVP online. |
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Sunday, June 14 at 10:30am
Art Class: Mangos in Oil or Acrylic
It’s Mango Season, so take advantage of this wonderful time of the year by relaxing and capturing a little bit of mango magic with instructor Carlos Gallostra at Fairchild Garden. Learn to create colorfully vivid paintings from a variety of mangos. Develop dynamic illustrative compositions from life in oil or acrylic paints. Learn and master techniques including layering, blending, and color mixing. All levels are welcome. Get details online. |
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Sunday, June 14 at 2pm
Royal Poinciana Fest: Trolley Tour
This incredible flowering tree trolley tour begins at the Coral Gables Library, 3443 Segovia Street, highlighting the best trees and blossoms of the 2026 season. Narrated by two poinciana experts of the Tropical Flowering Tree Society, seating is limited to two trolleys and tickets are $25 per person. Free parking is available in the parking lot next to the library. Get details and purchase your tickets online. |
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Sunday, June 14 at 4pm
Frost Chopin Fest - Kate Liu: Between Dance and Dream
The Frost Chopin Academy & Festival launches its 2026 edition with an unforgettable opening concert featuring internationally acclaimed pianist Kate Liu. Catapulted to global attention after winning the Bronze Medal and the Audience Prize at the 17th International Chopin Competition in Warsaw, Liu has since earned a reputation as one of the most compelling Chopin interpreters of her generation. Her performances—praised for their poetic depth, luminous sound, and extraordinary emotional insight—have captivated audiences across Europe, Asia, and the Americas. Liu offers a richly sculpted program that highlights the breadth of the Romantic imagination. Get details online. |
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Sunday, June 14 at 7pm
Amanda Keeley - Espresso Editions
Attend an incredible evening at Books and Books with Exile Projects founder and author, Amanda Keeley, discussing her new book, Espresso Editions. Comprised of eleven conversations and a glossary of terms and vocabulary, Espresso Editions is both a record and a reflection of Miami’s unique print culture and the collaborative networks that sustain it. Offering insights into the world of independent publishing, art, distribution, and its impact on contemporary culture, Espresso Editions is a must-read for all lovers of the arts and literature scene. Get details online. |
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Starts Monday, June 15
FFI Summer Film Camp
Florida Film Institute presents FFI’s Summer Film Camp -- a six-week intense filmmaking program that takes place at Coral Gables Art Cinema on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays from 10am to 1pm with an opportunity to focus on essential and practical aspects of commercial motion picture production, including script preparation, cinematography, lighting, sound recording, directing, editing, acting and music. The program will feature instruction by South Florida Film Industry professionals. Get details online. |
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Monday, June 15 at 7:45pm
The Little Sister
Fatima, 17, the youngest daughter of a French-Algerian family in a Paris suburb, leaves school for a prestigious prep class. She plays football, has a secret boyfriend, but hides that she loves women. In Paris, new freedoms clash with family tradition and faith, forcing her to find her own path. Get details online. |
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Monday, June 15 at 8pm
Palms & Poetry at Books & Books
An open-mic collaboration between the Miami Poetry Club and Books & Books, Palms & Poetry is an event focusing on the power of words to inspire community. Whether you’re a poet, a listener, or simply a wanderer seeking solace in the art of expression, you’re welcome to attend every third Monday of the month. Get details online. |
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Tuesday, June 16 at 7:30pm
Frost Chopin Fest - Garrick Ohlsson: Visions in Counterpoint
Attend a recital by Garrick Ohlsson, one of the most distinguished pianists of our time and a towering figure in the world of Chopin interpretation. Since winning the 1970 International Chopin Piano Competition -- becoming the first American to receive this honor -- Ohlsson has built a remarkable international career marked by technical mastery, intellectual depth, and a rare ability to reveal the full emotional and structural richness of the repertoire. Get details online. |
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Wednesday, June 17 at 10am
Silver Screen Mornings - Cat on a Hot Tin Roof
Paul Newman and Elizabeth Taylor sizzle together in this Oscar-nominated Best Picture that adapts Tennessee Williams' Pulitzer-winning play about a smoldering wife who watches her bitter young husband turn to the bottle. Newman, Taylor and director Richard Brooks also were nominated. Legendary folk singer and actor Burl Ives memorably plays the iconic role of "Big Daddy" Pollitt. 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, June 17 at 5pm
Masters of Montage Series: Man with a Movie Camera
Join the AV Club for a 16mm film screening at the Coral Gables Library of the 1929 feature film Man with a Movie Camera 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 Vertov 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, June 17 at 7pm
Roland Betancourt - Disneyland and the Rise of Automation
Author Roland Betancourt will discuss his new book, Disneyland and the Rise of Automation at Books & Books. An essential and eye-opening read for those with an interest in engineering, technology, and pop culture, Disneyland and the Rise of Automation covers the origins and technological innovations of the designers and engineers at Disneyland since its opening in 1955. This is essential reading for anyone interested in engineering, corporate histories, or popular culture, Disneyland and the Rise of Automation invites us to consider how technology and the logic of automation become integrated into our lives through entertainment. Get details online. |
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Wednesday, June 17 at 7:30pm
Frost Chopin Fest - Stars of the Academy
Each year, the Frost Chopin Academy & Festival shines a spotlight on its youngest and most promising participants in the Stars of the Academy concert. This special evening celebrates emerging talent through performances of music exclusively by Chopin, offering audiences a glimpse of the artistry, imagination, and dedication that define the next generation of pianists. From poetic miniatures to virtuosic showpieces, these young artists bring fresh perspective and heartfelt expression to Chopin’s timeless works -- an inspiring reminder of how powerfully his music continues to speak across ages and backgrounds. A highlight of the Festival, this concert captures the spirit of discovery, mentorship, and musical excellence at the heart of the Academy. Get details online. |
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Wednesday, June 17 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 18 at 7:30am
Good Morning Coral Gables at the Biltmore Hotel
Attend the Coral Gables Chamber's signature monthly networking event -- breakfast at the Biltmore hotel with chamber members. Get details online. |
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Thursday, June 18 at 2pm
CADventure Workshop - 3D Modeling
The CADventures Workshop is a hands-on TinkerCAD experience presented by Canon Knight where students explore how everyday objects are created from simple shapes. Participants bring their ideas to life by designing interactive 3D computer models. Call the Coconut Grove Library at 305-442-8695 or email: hernandezje@mdpls.org. Age 8 to 17 years old. Get details online. |
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Thursday, July 18 at 5pm
Miami Ski Club Happy Hour
Members and friends of the Miami Ski Club will be gathering for a happy hour meet up at Copper 29, 206 Miracle Mile. Get details online. |
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Thursday, June 18 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 18 at 7:10pm
The Death of Robin Hood
He was no hero. A dark adaptation of the 17th-century ballad, Hugh Jackman stars in this American thriller directed by Michael Sarnoski. It also stars Jodie Comer, Bill Skarsgård, Murray Bartlett, and Noah Jupe. Grappling with his violent past, Robin Hood finds himself gravely injured after a battle that he thought would be his last. He soon gets a chance at salvation when he meets a mysterious woman and a young girl. Get details online. |
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Thursday, June 18 at 7:30pm
Frost Chopin Fest - Apollon Musagète Quartet: Death and the Maiden
The Apollon Musagète Quartet is one of Europe’s most compelling and imaginative chamber ensembles. Known for their refined sound, expressive depth, and striking artistic identity, the quartet brings a program that explores the profound emotional and structural possibilities of the string quartet repertoire. The program opens with Contrapunctus I from Bach’s Art of the Fugue, a work of crystalline counterpoint and architectural purity that reveals the ensemble’s exceptional clarity and unity of voice. The concert culminates in Schubert’s Death and the Maiden, a masterpiece of dramatic intensity and lyrical beauty. From its haunting opening to its electrifying finale, the quartet brings Schubert’s vision to life with urgency, nuance, and a deep sense of narrative. A highlight of the festival’s chamber music offerings, this concert showcases the Apollon Musagète Quartet at their most compelling -- where precision meets imagination, and timeless works find new resonance. Get details online. |
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Thursday, June 18 at 8pm
Robert K. Brigham - This Is a True War Story
War historian and professor of history at Vassar College, Robert K. Brigham discusses his new book, This Is a True War Story, a stunning and admirably poignant memoir blending social critiques of war, family dynamics, and the American foster and adoption system, with personal vulnerability. Robert K. Brigham has devoted his academic career to being a Vietnam War historian, and at age fifty-eight, he learned that his biological father was Marine Corps photographer Bruce Atwell, a man whose work Brigham had admired, studied, and incorporated into lectures for years. Brigham not only reveals his own history as an adoptee but opens a startlingly fresh vantage on the fragility of American families; the power of social norms and taboos to shape lives; and the forces that inequitably disrupt families, not least of them war. The result is an accessible and moving book that is at once both a powerful personal story and an illuminating social critique. Get details online. |
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Friday, June 19 at 7pm
Frost Chopin Fest - In Harmony: Schumann, Chopin and the Academy winners
Attend a unique evening of collaboration featuring the Apollon Musagète Quartet and Frost School of Music bassist Brian Powell, performing alongside the winners of the Academy’s chamber and concerto auditions. This concert brings together world‑class artists and rising young talents in a celebration of mentorship, artistry, and shared musical discovery. The program includes Schumann’s Piano Quintet in E‑flat major, op. 44, one of the great pillars of the chamber repertoire -- radiant, dramatic, and overflowing with Romantic imagination. The evening also features a performance of one of Chopin’s piano concerti, selected according to the winner of the concerto auditions, offering audiences the rare opportunity to hear these beloved works in an intimate chamber setting. A highlight of the festival, this concert embodies the spirit of the Academy: exceptional musicians guiding and inspiring the next generation, and young artists rising to meet the moment with passion, skill, and individuality. 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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Sunday, June 21 at 4pm
Frost Chopin Fest - Ted Rosenthal Trio: Classics Reimagined: Impromp2
The Frost Chopin Academy & Festival concludes with a vibrant and imaginative program featuring the Ted Rosenthal Trio, one of today’s most inventive voices in jazz. Known for his ability to bridge classical tradition and contemporary improvisation, Rosenthal brings a program drawn from his acclaimed album Classics Reimagined: Impromp2, where themes by Chopin, Brahms, Dvořák, and others are transformed into fresh, expressive landscapes for jazz trio. The program also includes selections from Rosenthal’s recent release High Standards, alongside original works from The Ted Rosenthal Songbook, offering a rich tapestry of lyricism, swing, and inventive interplay. A celebratory finale to the festival, this concert invites audiences into a world where classical lineage and jazz imagination meet -- closing the week with energy, elegance, and artistic freedom. Get details online. |
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Starting Monday, June 22 from 9am to 3pm
Summer Camp at Fairchild Garden
Every day at Camp Fairchild is a hands-on adventure through one of Miami’s most extraordinary places: where science, nature, and creativity collide. Aftercare is available until 5pm. Get details online. |
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Thursday, June 24 at 9am
Mobility Hub Town Hall for Businesses
Businesses and property owners in the central business district are invited to attend a special Town Hall meeting to learn about the upcoming Coral Gables Mobility Hub project and its construction timeline. This will be the first opportunity to meet the project's construction manager, ask questions, and gain insight into how the project will be delivered. Attendees will receive updates on construction phasing, anticipated impacts, and strategies being implemented to support businesses throughout the construction process. Get details online. |
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Thursday, June 25 at 7pm
Flavors of the Gables
Attend Flavors of the Gables at the Coral Gables Golf & Country Club, a signature tasting event celebrating the culinary creativity of Coral Gables. Featured as a preview component of Taste the Gables - Restaurant Month (July 1–31), this special evening brings together several of the city's top restaurants and eateries for a flavorful experience at the elegant Coral Gables Golf & Country Club, 990 Alhambra Circle. Tickets start at $60. Get details online. |
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Thursday, June 25 at 7:30pm
Langston Hughes II at the Congregational Church
The Community Arts Program (CAP) 2026 summer Concert Series presents Langston Hughes II, a remarkable, young talent in today's music scene, and one of the most dynamic voices on the saxophone in his generation. In addition to his success as a saxophonist, he is also a woodwind doubler, composer, bandleader, and educator, an alum of both the historic Howard University and the famed Juilliard School. Hughes brings together the worlds that shaped him -- The Blues, black gospel influences, the Washington D.C. jazz lineage, and the rigor of New York’s jazz scene -- into a singular, deeply expressive voice. Enjoy an evening of pure, traditional jazz joy at the Congregational Church, 3010 De Soto Boulevard. 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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