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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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a central location for festivities and special events, Ponce Circle Park, named for former Mayor Fred B. Hartnett, is scheduled for renovation in the near future |
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Coral Gables scenic photo illustrations © Robin and Robert Burr. |
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Friday, August 7, the first Friday in August, is National Beer day, celebrating the art and science of brewing beer and encouraging people to discover new varieties of beer.
Friday, August 7 is Purple Heart Day, a solemn occasion to pay respects to wounded and fallen soldiers, to listen to the stories of soldiers and veterans, and to thank them for their service to the nation.
Friday, August 7 is the anniversary of the infamous attack on Indian Key by Seminole Chief Chekika in 1840 in which Dr. Henry Perrine, among others on the island, was killed. His legacy as the leading proponent of tropical agricultural experimentation in South Florida lives on.
Saturday, August 8 is National Pickleball Day, celebrating a simple and popular paddle sport that continues to gain popularity across the country.
Sunday, August 9 is National Spirit of '45 Day, observed on the second Sunday in August, honoring the can-do attitude of an entire generation affected by the trials and hardships of World War II -- those who have inspired us, sacrificed, and preserved our nation for future generations.
Sunday, August 9 is Book Lovers Day, honoring all the bookworms, book lovers and book collectors in your life. Treat yourself to some quality reading time.
Tuesday, August 11 is Sons and Daughters Day, a celebration of families and childhood, when parents acknowledge the joy their children bring into their lives.
Thursday, August 13 is Left Handers Day -- created in 1992 by the Left-Handers Club as a way to celebrate left-handers -- the unofficial holiday aims to raise awareness of the advantages and disadvantages left-handers face.
Friday, August 14 is Creamsicle Day a simple delicacy made from smooth and creamy vanilla ice cream with tangy orange juice.
Saturday, August 15 is National Lemon Meringue Pie Day, with appreciation for tart lemon curd and delicate meringue.
Sunday, August 16 is National Rum Day, a time to appreciate the fine spirits of sugar cane, which are fermented, distilled and aged in wooden barrels throughout the tropical regions of the world.
Sunday, August 16 is Tell a Joke Day. The formal study of laughter and humor -- their therapeutic effects on the human body from a psychological and physiological perspective -- is known as Gelotology. |
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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, November 6 at 7:30pm
Songs & Memories - Parkinson's Benefit Concert
Celebrate the 10th Anniversary of the Songs & Memories Benefit Concert at Saint Thomas Episcopal Church -- an evening of love and gratitude dedicated to raise awarenesss about Parkinson's disease and honor the family-caregivers' support through PD unpredictable challenges. More than a performance, Songs & Memories is a sentimental musical journey that brings together an award-winning lineup featuring Music Director Dr. Dmytro Gnativ and local musicians for an evening of joy and relection. Your presence makes a difference. All proceeds benefit the Parkinson's Foundation vital programs and research towards a cure for Parkinson's disease. Get details and RSVP online. |
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Thursday, August 6 at 4pm
Pinecrest Gardens Avian Initiative Briefing
Pinecrest Gardens is advancing avian-focused programming and infrastructure through the Avian Initiative, highlighted by the Avian Oasis art exhibition, historical heritage projects, and proposals to return historic birds to the property. This special informational session will detail the opportunity to re-home a small number of parrots that were hatched at Pinecrest Gardens when it was the original Parrot Jungle. Call 305-669-6990. Get details online. |
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Thursday, August 6 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 -- The Frozen River by Ariel Lawhon, a historical mystery novel based on the life and writings of the eighteenth-century midwife and healer Martha Ballard, specifically Ballard's role in the trial of Judge Joseph North. Get details online. |
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Thursday, August 6 at 7pm
One Night Only
Two strangers crash into each other in an ever-so-slightly fictionalized New York on the one night when single people are allowed to have sex. Recently dumped Owen and hopeful romantic Allie may be the only two singles in the city looking for more than a quick encounter. They both feel a spark when they meet, but a series of missteps and side quests will complicate their night. From Will Gluck, the writer-director of Anyone But You and Friends with Benefits, comes a fresh, funny, swoony original romantic comedy about searching for love on the least romantic night of the year. Get details online. |
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Thursday, August 6 at 7:30pm
CAP Summer Concert - pianist Clayton Stephenson
Clayton Stephenson is the first Black finalist at the Van Cliburn International Piano Competition. Growing up in New York City, Clayton started piano lessons at age 7, and the next year was accepted into The Juilliard School's Music Advancement Program -- a full scholarship program for under-represented students -- where he lingered to watch student recitals and fell in love with music. Dazzling brilliance awaits from this Gilmore Young Artist and Young Scholar of the Lang Lang International Music Foundation. Get details online. |
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Friday, August 7 from noon to 4pm
Friday Power Lunch and Extended Happy Hour
Unwind from your week with delectable lunch selections during Power Lunch at Beauty And The Butcher, now featuring an extended Happy Hour from noon until 7pm. Get details online. |
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Friday, August 7 at 1pm
Adult Activity Center - Quinceañera and Celebration
The Coral Gables Adult Activity Center presents a Quinceañera + Celebration held at the Palace, 1 Andalusia Avenue welcoming all who want to celebrate the quinceañera spirit. Whether you're reliving your own or joining for the first time, come celebrate for an afternoon of fun, food, laughter and dancing with friends. A buffet lunch will be served. Get details online. |
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Friday, August 7 from 5 to 7pm
Ski Club Happy Hour - Coconut Grove Sailing Club
Enjoy Happy Hour prices -- $3 tacos, $4 beer and $5 wine -- with the Miami Ski Club members and friends at Coconut Grove Sailing Club, 2990 South Bayshore Drive. Get details online. |
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Friday, August 7 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 from 6 to 10pm as part of Coral Gables Gallery Night. At this monthly event, attendees can enjoy live music and fine art while enjoying a night out in the City Beautiful. Participating galleries include H. Benitez Fine Art Gallery; Coral Gables Museum; and the Consulate General of Mexico. 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, August 7 from 6 to 9pm
H. Benitez Fine Art Gallery - Journey Through Memory, Art, Movement
Cuban American Artist Humberto Benitez takes center stage during Coral Gables Gallery Night at HBenitez Fine Art Gallery, 233 Aragon Avenue. Call 786-877-1045. Get details online. |
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Friday, August 7 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 and discover curated pop-ups from local vendors. Enjoy a live set by DJ Kauze with a cash bar and happy hour specials as you experience the Museum after hours. Get details online. |
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Friday, August 7 from 6 to 10pm
The Americas Collection Gallery Night
The Americas Collection open their doors to the public every first Friday of the month to enjoy complimentary drinks and music while you discover new art. Gallery Night is Coral Gables’ initiative to support its local art scene and institutions. Get details online. |
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Friday, August 7 at 6:15pm
Candlelight: Tribute to The Beatles
Discover the music of The Beatles at Hotel Colonnade Coral Gables under the gentle glow of candlelight. Get details online. |
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Friday, August 7 at 7pm
Wine Tasting at Wolfe's Wines
Wine enthusiasts gather at Wolfe's Wine Shoppe, 124 Miracle Mile, on Friday evening for modesly priced guided tastings of fine wines by proprietor Jeffrey Wolfe. For more than 25 years on Miracle Mile, these Friday tastings are a tradition in Coral Gables. Call 305-445-4567 or email: jeffrey@wolfeswines.com to get on his mailing list. Get details online. |
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Friday, August 7 at 7pm
Gallery Night at Books & Books - Ken Lyon
Photographer Ken Lyon presents a spectacular Gallery Night spotlighting his work in this latest month-long exhibition. This grouping of ten images has been culled from a ten-year period, exposed in North America, South America and Europe. They share a bit mystery and illusion -- some obvious, some less so. All were digitally exposed and digitally printed on Hahnemuhle Photo Rag Ultra-Smooth paper. This collection was submitted to the 2026 Photolucida Critical Mass online project. Get details online. |
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Friday, August 7 at 7pm
1000 Miles of Pinot Noir Dinner at Fleming's
Prime Pours & Pairings at Fleming's presents a 5-course culinary road trip, exploring four distinctive expressions of WALT Pinot Noir. Journey more than 1,000 miles from sun-drenched vineyards of California to cool-climate terroirs of Oregon -- discovering the nuances of WALT's celebrated single-vineyard wines along the way. Each course highlights a unique region and is expertly paired with a signature dish, thoughtfully crafted by Fleming's chefs from across the country to perfectly complement every pour. Get details online. |
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Friday, August 7 at 9:30pm
Spider-Man: Brand New Day - Digital 3D
It's a Brand New Day for Peter Parker. Fighting crime full-time as Spider-Man in a world that doesn’t remember him -- and the pressure of seeing his old friends move on without him -- sparks a change in Peter he may not have the power to control. But that transformation might also be the only thing that can stop a shocking new threat to the city and those he loves -- a powerful villain no one can even see. The world may have forgotten Peter Parker, but he hasn’t forgotten them. Get details online. |
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Saturday, August 8 at 10am
Tracing the Deering Family
The Genealogical Society of Greater Miami is collaborating with the Deering Estate to celebrate America250 by highlighting members of the Deering family who have played a role in the founding of our country. The exhibition Family History is America’s Story: Tracing the Deering Family through Time tells the country’s story, from before the Revolutionary War through today. Get details online. |
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Saturday, August 8 at 10:30am
Great Books Book Club
Attend in person or online to read thought-provoking and influential books and talk about the ideas and emotions they provoke. The book of the month is The Life and Opinions of Tristram Shandy, Gentleman by Laurence Sterne. Often known simply as Tristram Shandy, it's a humorous novel by Laurence Sterne, published from 1759 to 1767, in nine volumes across five installments. The novel purports to be a memoir, but the titular Tristram is an effusive and digressive narrator who begins the story with his conception and does not reach a description of his birth until the third volume. Tristram Shandy was Sterne's first novel, and immediately transformed his life from that of an obscure rural clergyman to that of a literary celebrity. Get details online. |
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Saturday, August 8 at 11am
Dye Workshop - Native Pigments
Attend the Dye Workshop Series with AIRs Aida Tejada & Debora Rosental at the Deering Estate. Explore the art of dyeing and painting with pigments derived from Florida’s native plants. Participants will be introduced to the fundamentals of natural color making through a guided demonstration on preparing plant based paints, mixing formulas, and understanding the unique variations that emerge from different species. Get details online. |
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Saturday, August 8 at 11am
Beginner's Photography: Tabletop Studio Workshop
Discover the fundamentals of still life studio photography in this Fairchild Garden hands-on beginner workshop with Carlos Causo. Learn camera settings, basic lighting techniques (both flash and continuous lighting), composition, and how to work with studio equipment in a professional environment. Get details online. |
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Saturday, August 8 at 11am
Matilda - 30th Anniversary / 4K Restoration
It's Family Day at the Coral Gables Art Cinema. See the world from a kid’s-eye view with Matilda, a modern fairytale that mixes hilarious humor with the magical message of love. Mrs. Doubtfire‘s Mara Wilson stars as Matilda, a super-smart little girl who’s woefully misunderstood by her parents (Danny DeVito and Rhea Perlman), her brother, and an evil school principal. But with the help of a brave best friend and a wonderful teacher, Matilda discovers she doesn’t have to get mad to get even. Get details online. |
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Saturday, August 8 at 2pm
Merrick House - Weekend Guided Tours
Step back in time to the Roaring 20s to take a guided tour of this landmark house museum listed on the National Register of Historic Places. View original paintings and furnishings in 14 rooms of the family home of George Edgar Merrick, who was founder of the City Beautiful of Coral Gables. Merrick House docent-guided tours occur at 1, 2 and 3pm on Saturday and Sunday afternoons. The fee is $5. Free parking is located behind the house, at 907 Coral Way. Call 305-774-0155. Get details online. |
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Saturday, August 8 at 7pm
Miami Spice Dinner at Fontana
Visit Fontana restaurant at the Biltmore Hotel for Miami Spice 2026. Enjoy a three-course dinner for $65 per guest plus tax and gratuity. Begin with your choice of Fried Calamari and Shrimp, Burrata and Prosciutto, or Tuna Tartare. Then enjoy either Yellowtail Snapper Piccata, Pappardelle Alla Bolognese, Truffle Cacio E Pepe, or Chicken Marsala. Finish the meal with your choice of Mango Coco Shortbread, Double Chocolate Mousse Cake, or Raspberry and Vanilla Sorbet. Get details online. |
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Saturday, August 8 starting at 8pm
Vincent Hsu Trio at The Burrow
The Burrow presents Vincent Hsu Trio featuring Dafnis Prieto and Martin Bejerano. Award-winning Taiwanese bassist and composer Vincent Hsu has built an international career by weaving together jazz, Afro-Cuban rhythms, and the musical traditions of his homeland. A graduate of New York University and a protégé of jazz masters including Andy González and Cecil McBee, Hsu has performed at some of the world’s most respected festivals and venues, from Havana’s Festival Internacional Jazz Plaza and the Madrid International Jazz Festival to Blue Note New York and the National Jazz Museum in Harlem. Get details online. |
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Final Weekend
Saturday, August 8 at 8pm
The Shark Is Broken
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. The play continues through August 9. Get details online. |
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Sunday, August 9 at 11am
Over The Hedge
This tale centers on a mischievous con-artist raccoon named R.J. and a sensitive turtle named Verne. When R.J., Verne and their woodland friends find a suburban housing development encroaching on their forest home, Verne's first instinct is to retreat into his shell and leave. But the ever-opportunistic R.J. sees a treasure trove to be had from his unsuspecting new neighbors. Together, Verne and R.J. form an unlikely friendship as they learn to co-exist with -- and even exploit -- this strange new world called suburbia. Get details online. |
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Sunday, August 9 at 2pm
Cookie Queens
It's Girl Scout Cookie season, and four tenacious girls strive to be a top-selling Cookie Queen, navigating an $800 million business in which innocence and ambition collide. A celebration of girlhood, Cookie Queen is a coming-of-age story about the joys and pressures of one of America's most cherished rituals: Girl Scout Cookie season. Get details online. |
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Monday, August 10 from 5 to 7pm
Downtown Community Cleanup
As the final days of summer vacation come to an end, volunteer helping to keep our City Beautiful. Join Keep Coral Gables Beautiful at the Coral Gables Chamber of Commerce, 201 Alhambra Circle, for the Summer Downtown Community Cleanup, followed by light bites and refreshments, courtesy of Baptist Health South Florida. Volunteer hours are available upon request. Get details online. |
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Tuesday, August 11 at 11:30am
Chamber Women's Business Network Luncheon
Attend the Coral Gables Chamber of Commerce monthly Women's Business Network Luncheon at THesis Hotel, 1350 South Dixie Highway. Get details online. |
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Tuesday, August 11 at 7pm
Bonsai Society of Miami
The members of the Bonsai Society promote the knowledge, interest, appreciation and enjoyment of the art of bonsai on second Tuesdays. Get details online. |
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Wednesday, August 12 at 5pm
2026 Rising Star Awards Summer Social
Celebrate our community's dazzling young professionals with the Coral Gables Chamber at the Coral Gables Museum, 285 Aragon Avenue. Get details online. |
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Wednesday, August 12 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, August 13 at 11:30am
Deering Estate Guided Museum Tours
Enjoy a tour showcasing the Deering property historic houses and their architectural and cultural significance. Guests will learn about Charles Deering’s life, the estate’s connection to South Florida’s indigenous cultures, and its role in Miami’s history. Daily guided tours begin at 11:30am. Discover how the Stone House’s Mediterranean Revival architecture later inspired Phineas Paist in designing Coral Gables. The Deering Estate is located at 16701 SW 72nd Avenue. Get details online. |
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Thursday, August 13 at 2pm
Paw Patrol: The Dino Movie
After their ship gets caught in a mysterious storm, the PAW Patrol pups crash land on an uncharted tropical island filled with dinosaurs. They meet Rex, a pup who has been stranded on the island for years and has become an expert in all things dino-related. When the PAW Patrol's archrival, Mayor Humdinger, begins recklessly mining in hopes of exploiting the island for its natural resources, he inadvertently causes a huge, dormant volcano to erupt. The PAW Patrol pups are thrown into a series of high-stakes, dino-sized rescues bigger than anything they've done before, as they must stop Humdinger before everything on the island goes extinct. Get details online. |
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Thursday, August 13 from 4 to 7pm
Happy Hour at Titanic
It's Happy Hour every day from 4 to 7pm at Titanic, with TBC beers, house wine, well drinks and petite bites. Get details online. |
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Thursday, August 13 at 7pm
Relative Strangers - Marci Calabretta Cancio-Bello and Dawn Davies
Authors Marci Calabretta Cancio-Bello and Dawn Davies present their work featured in a brand new anthology, Relative Strangers: Inheritance, Identity, and the Meaning of Kinship. A curated collection of intimate stories, Relative Strangers asks the question: What does it mean to be family? Explored through the works of 28 authors, each featured piece shares a unique personal reflection on family and identity through the concepts of loss, longing, secrets, discovery, and estrangement. Get details online. |
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Thursday, August 13 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, August 13 at 7:55pm
Nimrods - A Green Day Comedy
Three buddies drive cross-country in a van, causing mayhem and mischief while racing to LA for their big break: opening for Green Day on New Year's Eve. It's a coming-of-age road comedy film directed by Lee Kirk and co-produced by members of Green Day. Green Day members Billie Joe Armstrong, Mike Dirnt, and Tré Cool appear as themselves. The soundtrack features 23 Green Day songs alongside tracks from the fictional band Analog Dogs and an end-credits original track titled I'm Never Gonna R.I.P. Get details online. |
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Friday, August 14 at 6pm
Giralda in Bloom Ribbon‑Cutting Celebration
Celebrate the debut of Giralda in Bloom, a stunning overhead display featuring floral‑patterned umbrellas that transform Giralda Plaza into a vibrant bouquet floating above the street. Attend an evening filled with live music and a Mini Market showcasing beloved Coral Gables retailers including Bliss Imprints & Gifts, Coco Bella Gift & Home, Linen Drama, Blue Serenity Boutique, No Boundaries Sport, In Fashion by Vera, Truffle Temptation, and Giralda Sky sponsor Ciudad Madera. Get details online. |
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Friday, August 14 from 6 to 11:30pm
Lino Piquero Trio Presents Fuera De Casa - The Burrow
Home is not always a place. Sometimes, it is a melody carried across oceans. In Fuera de Casa, acclaimed Cuban double bassist Lino Piquero along with Arthur Alvarez in Piano and Juan Armando Diaz in Drums, explores the experience of belonging, memory, and identity through original compositions and contemporary jazz. Now based in Miami, Piquero has performed alongside internationally renowned artists including Etienne Charles, Tal Cohen, and Jorge Glem. He is also a member of New York’s acclaimed Orquesta Akokán, continuing to perform internationally while contributing to the preservation and evolution of Afro-Cuban and Latin music traditions. Get details online. |
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Saturday, August 15 from 8pm
Vinyl And Cocktails - R&B
Few genres understand intimacy quite like R&B. From the timeless elegance of Sade and the soulful storytelling of Lauryn Hill, to the warmth of Erykah Badu, the vulnerability of Alicia Keys, the depth of D’Angelo, and many more, this Vinyl Evening explores music where emotion takes center stage and every note feels personal. With Nando behind the turntables at The Burrow, expect an evening of carefully selected records, exceptional cocktails, and the unmistakable atmosphere that only vinyl can create. Get details online. |
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Sunday, August 16 at 10am
Bike Walk - Montgomery Botanical Center
Bring your family for this easy ride along the scenic paths in the Montgomery Botanical Center -- the living legacy of Robert and Nell Montgomery, widely known as the founders of Fairchild Tropical Garden. Housed on their 120-acre Coral Gables estate is the largest and finest private collections of palms and cycads in the world. The Montgomery Botanical Center is an independent, nonprofit institution devoted to advancing the science of tropical botany. Get details online. |
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Sunday, August 16
National Rum Day at Loews Hotel
Raise a glass to National Rum Day. Celebrate with limited-time Bacardí cocktail features crafted to toast one of Miami's favorite spirits. Available at Phineas and Americana Kitchen. Get details online. |
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Thur/Fri, August 20–21
Gables Chamber Annual Conference at the Biltmore
Attend a dynamic program with two days of impactful conversations designed to deliver valuable insights and practical strategies for professionals across every industry. Inspired by this year’s theme, The Place Where It Happens, attendees will hear from industry leaders and experts on the topics shaping our region’s future, including property taxes, healthcare, hospitality, tourism, banking and finance, and much more. Get details online. |
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Thursday, August 20 at 7:30pm
CAP Summer Concert Series - Kate Kortum
2025 Sarah Vaughan International Jazz Vocal Competition winner Kate Kortum is turning the heads of millions. One of the most compelling new artists in jazz today, Kate is known for her distinctive sound that blends bebop, blues, Broadway, and musical theater. Her 2023 debut album, Good Woman, reimagines jazz standards written by men from a female perspective. Her 2025 follow-up, Wild Woman, includes an orchestral version of her breakout single, You Are There. Get details online. |
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Starting Friday, September 25
Weather Girl
GableStage presents Weather Girl. Reporting live from Fresno! Ella Olesen stars as a California weather girl who struggles to deliver forecasts about our climate-stricken planet with unflinching optimism. Beneath her sunshiny veneer lurks something fantastically primal, something that may be the key to saving us all. This blistering dark comedy by Brian Watkins was named one of The New York Times’ Best Plays of 2025. The play continues through October 18. Get details online. |
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Robert and Robin Burr |
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