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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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construction of the Anderson Drive traffic circle at Coral Way is underway, while a new circle on Anderson at Biltmore Way is in the planning stages |
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Coral Gables scenic photo illustrations © Robin and Robert Burr. |
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Saturday, July 4th is the 250th anniversary of the publication of the Declaration Of Independence from Great Britain in 1776, celebrated with gatherings and picnics, often highlighted by fireworks and sky lighting demonstrations.
Sunday, July 5 is International Bikini Day. (really!) In 1946, the new bathing suits were named in reference to Bikini Island, where the United States tested atomic bombs. Remember Raquel Welch's famous bikini shot in the One Million Years B.C. movie?
Monday, July 6 is National Southern Fried Chicken Day, so set aside some time to enjoy crisp and tasty, finger-licking good southern fried chicken.
Tuesday, July 7 is National Dive Bar Day, honoring those unpretentious, neighborhood watering holes with dimly lit interiors, dated or quirky decor, and a worn-in, comfortable feel -- accentuated by the dive bar classic 7&7 cocktail.
Friday, July 10 is Piña Colada Day, so get the rum, cream of coconut and pineapple juice ready for the blender, to enjoy this sublime taste, texture and aroma of the tropics. |
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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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New Museum Exhibit
Legacy: Coral Gables Mayors Across a Century
The Coral Gables Museum, in collaboration with the City of Coral Gables, presents an exhibition -- Local Leadership, National Legacy: Coral Gables Mayors Across a Century -- honoring 100 years of leadership and public service in The City Beautiful through portraits and biographical profiles of the men and women who have served as Mayor of Coral Gables since the city’s founding in 1925. The press and members preview of the new exhibit begins at 5pm. 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. There are 24 tables outdoors under the overhang still available for the FIFA matches. For the big games, try to arrive at least two hours in advance. Get details and view the menu online. |
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The Month of July
Taste The Gables
During July, enjoy a spectacular month-long culinary event with dozens of participating restaurants, offering exclusive prix fixe menus and special promotions. From Michelin-starred and Bib Gourmand standouts to neighborhood favorites, discover why Coral Gables is South Florida’s ultimate dining destination. Get details online. |
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Thursday, July 2 at 2:45pm
Minions & Monsters - IMAX
The Minions band together to save the day after unleashing monsters upon an unsuspecting world. This the third installment in the Minions prequel series and the seventh installment overall in the Despicable Me franchise. Voices by Allison Janney, Christoph Waltz, Jeff Bridges, Jesse Eisenberg, Zoey Deutch, Bobby Moynihan, Phil LaMarr, Trey Parker, and Pierre Coffin. Get details online. |
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Thursday, July 2 at 6pm
A Good Book Book Club - First Thursdays
Connect with fellow readers at the Pinecrest library or on Zoom for a lively discussion of this month's book -- Harlem Shuffle by Colson Whitehead. Set in 1960s Harlem, the novel follows furniture salesman Ray Carney as he navigates a double life between his respectable business and the criminal underworld, getting pulled into heists by his cousin. It's the first book in The Harlem Trilogy, blending family saga, social commentary on race and power, and heist-story thrills, and was followed by Crook Manifesto (2023) and Cool Machine (2026). Get details online. |
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Thursday, July 2 at 7pm
Young Washington
Before he was the Father of a Nation, he was a soldier fighting to survive. A single misstep thrusts young George Washington into the center of a global conflict, testing his honor, loyalty, and courage. As alliances crumble and the frontier erupts into war, he must confront not only his enemies but the man he's becoming. This is the untold story of Young Washington. Get details online. |
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Friday, July 3 from 6 to 10pm
First Friday Gallery Night
Coral Gables galleries and participating art venues open their doors on the first Friday of the month for Coral Gables Gallery Night while attendees can enjoy live music and fine art and a night out in the City Beautiful. Visitors are encouraged to use the city's trolleys or Freebee on-demand vehicles to travel between galleries. Get details online. |
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Friday, July 3 from 6 to 10pm
First Friday Gallery Night at the Museum
Attend the museum's monthly Gallery Night, presented by the Young Associates of the Coral Gables Museum, in which visitors can peruse the galleries for free, discover curated pop-ups from local vendors, listen to performances by various musicians and DJs, and enjoy a cash bar with cocktails and all-night happy hour specials. Get details online. |
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Friday, July 3 from 6 to 9pm
Love in the Rain at Benitez Galleries
Acclaimed Cuban-American artist Humberto Benitez presents "Love in the Rain" limited series reproductions in tha gallery at 233 Aragon Avenue. Call 786-877-1045. Get details online. |
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Friday, July 3 at 7:45pm
Peter Asher: Everywhere Man
Here is a feature-length documentary inspired by musician, producer, and manager Peter Asher’s celebrated cabaret show A Musical Memoir of the ’60s and Beyond. Like his stage performance, Peter Asher: Everywhere Man traces an extraordinary life lived at the center of modern music history. Featuring intimate interviews with James Taylor, Linda Ronstadt, Carole King, Kate Taylor, Lyle Lovett, Natalie Merchant, Marianne Faithfull, Paul Shaffer, and Paul McCartney [in voiceover], as well as cultural icons Steve Martin, Eric Idle, Twiggy, and Pattie Boyd. Everywhere Man paints a vibrant portrait of a man whose life intersects with some of the greatest artists and moments of the last six decades. The soundtrack -- woven from the timeless hits of those featured -- creates a score as unforgettable as the story itself. Get details online. |
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Friday, July 3 from 8pm to midnight
Vinyl & Cocktails - Americana at The Burrow
Settle in to The Burrow for a relaxing retrospective evening of all-American music and good company. From the poetic storytelling of Bob Dylan and Johnny Cash to the unmistakable harmonies of the Eagles, the Southern spirit of Lynyrd Skynyrd and Creedence Clearwater Revival, the heartland anthems of Bruce Springsteen and Tom Petty, the timeless songwriting of Simon & Garfunkel, and the soulful voices of Stevie Wonder, Bill Withers, Marvin Gaye, Aretha Fraklin and Nina Simone, this Vinyl Evening journeys through the music that has shaped generations. It's an evening of folk, country, rock, soul, and timeless songwriting -- experienced the way it was meant to be heard: on vinyl, with a thoughtfully crafted cocktail in hand. Get details online. |
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Saturday, July 4 from 10am to 4pm
Deering Estate’s 4th of July Celebration
A Miami-Dade County Heritage Park, Deering Estate is offering $8 general admission on Saturday and Sunday this weekend. Bring a picnic and enjoy a relaxing day outdoors among the Royal Palm trees overlooking the quiet waters of Biscayne Bay. Guests can enjoy a Guided Museum Tour at 11:30am. Get details online. |
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Saturday, July 4 at 11am
Jaws + BBQ - 3rd Annual Independence Day Screening
What's better than Jaws movie BBQ? Begin with the BBQ reception at 11am before the movie screening at noon. Directed by Academy Award-winner Steven Spielberg, Jaws set the standard for edge-of-your-seat suspense, quickly becoming a cultural phenomenon and forever changing the way audiences experience movies. When the seaside community of Amity finds itself under attack by a dangerous great white shark, the town’s chief of police (Roy Scheider), a young marine biologist (Richard Dreyfuss) and a grizzled shark hunter (Robert Shaw) embark on a desperate quest to destroy the beast before it strikes again. Featuring an unforgettable score that evokes pure terror, Jaws remains one of the most influential and gripping adventures in motion picture history. Get details online. |
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Saturday, July 4 from noon to 8pm
Fourth of July at Birdie Bistro
Gather with the Coral Gables Woman's Club and fellow patriots for an afternoon and evening filled with great food, live music, and fundraising. Your $30 donation to Woman's Club programs gets your first beer and a great BBQ slider during America's 250th anniversary at Birdie Bistro, 201 Granada Blvd. Live Jazz Begins at 4pm. A variety of freshly prepared barbecue favorites and sides will be available for purchase throughout the event until 8pm. 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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Saturday, July 4 from 6 to 8pm
4th of July BBQ at Granada Church
Enjoy a family-friendly gathering at Granada Church, 950 University Drive, for 4th of July feast and festivities. The grilling team is on deck making delicious hot dogs, burgers and more. Your $5 plate includes two options of protein plus chips and a drink. Bring a dessert to share with the crowd. The children's playground is open from 6:30 to 8pm. At 8pm, when the BBQ is finished, it's a short walk over over to the Biltmore for the spectacular fireworks and drone lights show. You may leave your car parked at Granada during the show. Get details online. |
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Saturday, July 4 at 7pm
Sensory Friendly Fourth of July
Guests with autism and sensory related needs are invited to Ruth Bryan Owen Waterway Park to enjoy a premier view of the Biltmore fireworks display with sensory friendly outdoor games including bubbles, crafts, sports and light-up games, an indoor quiet area, and on-site parking. Guests are welcome to bring food and non-alcoholic beverages. Email: PlayForAll@coralgables.com. The park is located at 3940 Granada Blvd. Get details online. |
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Sunday, July 5 at 10:15am
Family Art Class: Butterflies with Watercolor
Parents and kids ages 7-10 will have fun learning how to draw butterflies and paint them in watercolor with instructor Dan Bondroff. Butterflies will be drawn step by step with a demonstration by the artist. Basic watercolor techniques include applying color, light washes of color, and color mixing. Hands on help will be available through all of the steps of the project. All supplies are provided. Get details online. |
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Sunday, July 5 at noon
Blade Runner: The Final Cut
Selected by Steven Krams. Harrison Ford stars in this fascinating, dark vision of the near future as a policeman who tracks engineered humans -- a Blade Runner. In the year 2019, the police department forces Rick Deckard (Ford) out of retirement to hunt four genetically engineered humans who have come to earth. Designed to do difficult, hazardous work, the manufactured humans are stronger, faster and smarter than non engineered humans. They feel no pain or remorse; they are almost indistinguishable from other humans... and they are killing people. Now Deckard must stop them before they kill again. Directed by Ridley Scott, The Blade Runner revolutionized science fiction cinema, most notably establishing the foundational visual and thematic blueprint for neo-noir cinema and the cyberpunk genre. The original 1982 film is celebrated for its visionary world-building and philosophical depth, and is cemented on the American Film Institute's lists, ranking among the top ten science fiction films of all time. The film is an adaptation of Philip K. Dick's 1968 novel "Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep?" Get details online. |
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Sunday, July 5 from noon to 3pm
America 250 Potluck - A.D. Barnes Park
The League of Women Voters of Miami-Dade County invites the public to a weekend pot luck gathering held under a park gazebo -- a family-friendly community picnic at A. D. Barnes Park with complimentary hamburgers and hot dogs on the grill. Bring a favorite dish, dessert, or family recipe to share, and spend the afternoon with League members, supporters, friends and family. Meet the newly inducted Board of Directors, connect with civic leaders from across South Florida, and enjoy a summer gathering celebrating community. Feel free to bring dominoes, checkers, or your favorite lawn game. Voters make our democracy work. Get details online. |
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Monday, July 6 at 7pm
Chanel Cleeton - An Infinite Love Story
Author Chanel Cleeton discusses her new book, An Infinite Love Story at Books & Books. True to its title, Chanel Cleeton captivates readers with a grand, sweeping love story set within the 1960s space race. When Vivian Mitchell’s husband is pronounced dead following the disappearance of his and his fellow astronauts' spacecraft, and the sudden appearance of mysterious correspondences, she sets out on her own investigation to not only prove his survival, but bring him back home. As the investigation surrounding Joe’s lost spacecraft intensifies and the mishap is written off as an operator error, Vivian is determined to clear her husband’s name and uncover the mystery of what happened in space. When someone starts sending Vivian messages -- messages she believes only Joe could send -- she begins to wonder if their love is stronger than space and time, and she’ll do whatever it takes to bring her husband back to her. Get details online. |
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Monday, July 6 at 7:30pm
Mary Oliver: Saved By The Beauty Of The World
"Tell me, what is it you plan to do with your one wild and precious life?" From a lonely childhood to literary fame, her life was shaped by devotion to nature, paying attention, and the long journey toward learning to love and to be loved. If poetry had a pop icon, Mary Oliver would be it. The documentary includes interviews with close friends, never-before-seen personal photos, and archival correspondences providing insight into into more than 30 collections of poetry and essays on nature, beauty, and love by poet Mary Oliver. Get details online. |
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Tuesday, July 7 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, July 7 at 5pm
Coral Gables Movie Night - Brazil (1985)
Enjoy a classic movie at the Coral Gables Library. Low-level bureaucrat Sam Lowry (Jonathan Pryce) escapes the monotony of his day-to-day life through a recurring daydream of himself as a virtuous hero saving a beautiful damsel. Investigating a case that led to the wrongful arrest and eventual death of an innocent man instead of wanted terrorist Harry Tuttle (Robert De Niro), he meets the woman from his daydream (Kim Greist), and in trying to help her gets caught in a web of mistaken identities, mindless bureaucracy and lies. Starring Terry Gilliam, Robert De Niro, Jonathan Pryce, Kim Greist, Michael Palin, and Charles McKeown. Call 305-442-8706 or email: capleybr@mdpls.org. Ages 18 years and older. Get details online. |
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Tuesday, July 7 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, July 8 at 10am
Silver Screen Mornings - The Scarlet Empress
During the 18th century, German noblewoman Sophia Frederica (Marlene Dietrich), who would later become Catherine the Great, travels to Moscow to marry the dimwitted Grand Duke Peter (Sam Jaffe), the heir to the Russian throne. Their arranged marriage proves to be loveless, and Catherine takes many lovers, including the handsome Count Alexei (John Lodge), and bears a son. When the unstable Peter eventually ascends to the throne, Catherine plots to oust him from power. Get details online. |
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Wednesday, July 8 at 10:30am
Painting Fairchild's Wildlife in Watercolor
Join artist Donna Underwood to explore the techniques of watercolor while capturing the diverse wildlife found throughout Fairchild Garden. This course focuses on the smooth transition between subject matter and background, teaching balance between loose brushwork and realistic detail to navigate the interplay of light, shadow, and form. Learn to create a unified composition by bridging the space between fluid gesture and structured subject. Get details online. |
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Wednesday, July 8 at 6pm
Photography - One Camera One Lens: Less is More
At then monthly meeting of the South Florida National Parks Camera Club, learn about the one camera one lens philosophy, a minimalist approach to photography that encourages mastery of the equipment you have, thus helping to eliminate GAS (Gear Acquisition Syndrome). Attend in-person or via Zoom. Call Pinecrest Library at 305-668-4571 or email: booke@mdpls.org. Ages 19 years and older. Get details online. |
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Wednesday, July 8 at 7pm
Dana Swift - When Dealing with Dragons
Author Dana Swift releases her latest novel, When Dealing with Dragons at Books & Books, followed by a conversation with author and Books & Books bookseller/merchandising manager, Cortney Casey. Personalities clash in this enemies-to-lovers YA romantasy as school rivals must begrudgingly work together to save the dragons their society has grown alongside and developed around. With values, ethics, class, history, and secrets dividing the two, the fate of this endangered species falls on how Farren and James can navigate their tumultuous relationship. Get details online. |
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Wednesday, July 8 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, July 9 from 5 to 8pm
William Osorio: Common Ground
The University of Miami Department of Art & Art History presents Common Ground by William Osorio at the University of Miami Gallery at The Chapel, Room 112, 6565 Red Road. Common Ground brings together works made over the past four years, including oil stick paintings, collage, and textile works. Drawing on everyday scenes and quiet, often overlooked moments, Osorio uses painted and reclaimed materials to create layered compositions that reflect on memory, family history, migration, and daily life. Get details online. |
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Thursday, July 9 at 7pm
Jenny Jackson - The Shampoo Effect
Author Jenny Jackson releases her new novel, The Shampoo Effect at Books & Books, sweeping readers up in a drama-filled lather with a story of new beginnings, secrets, heartbreak, and retribution surrounding a group of old friends in a small town. Dazzlingly funny, sexy, and as juicy as it is astute, The Shampoo Effect is a story of late-night parties, early mornings with small children, the dawn of midlife, and a group of old friends finally growing up despite all their best efforts to the contrary. Get details online. |
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Thursday, July 9 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, July 9 at 7:30pm
Warren Wolf - Community Arts Program
The Community Arts Program Summer Concert Series presents outstanding vibraphone artist Warren Wolf, with Kris Funn (bass) and McClenty Hunter (drums). Celebrate America250, in an explosion of Americana jazz standards and delightful surprises at the Congregational Church. Get details online. |
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Friday, July 10 at 9am
Chamber Engagement 101
Attend the free Chamber Engagement seminar at Coral Gables Chamber of Commerce, 201 Alhambra Circle, Suite 100 to learn more about making new business connections and engaging with the local business community, for those that wish to understanding the value of chamber membership. Get details online. |
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Sat/Sun, July 11–12 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 at 9610 Old Cutler Road. Get details online. |
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Saturday, July 11 from 10am to 5pm
Trolls in the Garden
Bring the family to Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden for a delightful fun adventure with Trolls In The Garden, a month-long, self-guided scavenger hunt included with garden admission. Search for six hidden stone trolls with your free trail map and clue guide, collect their Trollmarks, and decode the secret word. Get details online. |
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Saturday, July 11 at 2pm
Kids: Wizard Of Oz at Miracle Theatre
Actors' Playhouse presents Frank Baum’s masterpiece, The Wizard Of Oz, for kids of all ages. After a tornado whisks her away to the magical land of OZ, young Kansas farm girl Dorothy Gale teams up with a Scarecrow, a Tin Woodsman and a Cowardly Lion to avoid the clutches of the Wicked Witch of the West and find the mighty Wizard who can send her home. Originally produced by the award-winning Prince Street Players, this funny and clever musical is sure to entertain both the largest and smallest of munchkins. Get details online. |
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Thursday, July 16 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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Friday, July 17 at 8pm
The Shark Is Broken
Attend the Gala Opening Night Celebration featuring a pre-show reception with cocktails. The first summer blockbuster is being filmed -- but no one on set knows it yet. The Shark is Broken dives deep into the chaotic behind-the-scenes drama of Jaws, where testy, feuding co-stars, unpredictable weather and a constantly malfunctioning mechanical shark threaten the movie’s success. Co-written by Ian Shaw (son of Jaws star Robert Shaw) and Joseph Nixon, this sharp-witted comedy captures the tension, camaraderie and hilarity between Robert Shaw, Richard Dreyfuss and Roy Scheider as they bicker, drink, gamble and pray for the shoot to end -- unaware they are making cinematic history. Get details online. |
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Thursday, July 23 at 7:30pm
Leonela Alejandro in Concert
The CAP Summer Concert Series presents Leonela Alejandro -- grand-prize winner in the 2024 Guitar Foundation of America International Concert Artist Competition. Originally from Guaynabo, Puerto Rico, she has garnered attention as a soloist, captivating audiences with her powerful and energetic performance style. She has been invited to perform in numerous venues in the United States and Europe. Attend this intimate performance of captivating power and energy at the Congregational Church, 3010 De Soto Boulevard. Get details online. |
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Robert and Robin Burr |
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