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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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developed in 2001, the Bank of America-anchored building at 355 Alhambra Circle is a 16-story, Class A landmark office tower with Mediterranean-style architecture, LEED Gold certification, and an attached seven-story parking garage |
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Coral Gables scenic photo illustrations © Robin and Robert Burr. |
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Friday, August 28 is National Red Wine Day, celebrating the natural process of fermenting red grapes to make delicious wines across the globe, such as Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Pinot noir, Malbec, Zinfandel, Grenache, Tempranillo, Port, Syrah and many more.
Sunday, August 30 is National Grief Awareness Day, observed annually on this day, highlights the complex emotional impact of loss, encourages open conversations about bereavement, and reminds people to support those who are mourning. It was founded in 2014 by advocate Angie Cartwright to help break the social stigma around grief.
Tuesday, September 1 is National Forgiveness Day, an annual reminder of the universal human need for healing and forgiveness, to let go of grudges and embrace a path of unity and understanding.
National Burnt Ends Day on September 1 is your chance to celebrate one of the tastiest BBQ treats. Once consider a throw-away portion, burnt ends come from the point of a brisket.
Friday, September 4 is Eat an Extra Dessert Day, a day of culinary decadence that encourages people to treat their sweet tooth with a second helping of dessert. This is appropriately followed by two days of fasting. LOL
Friday, September 4 is National Macadamia Nut Day, a chance to appreciate these delectable exotic nuts with a creamy buttery taste, adding a subtle richness to everything they grace.
Monday, September 7 -- the first Monday in September -- is Labor Day, a national holiday that celebrates the American worker, the American labor movement and the great strides of progress made in securing fair wages and decent working conditions. It's also been the traditional end of summertime and beginning of the school year, and an opportunity for family gatherings and last-minute vacation adventures during the three day weekend.
Sunday, September 13, the first Sunday in September after Labor Day, is National Grandparents Day, an opportunity to honor all grandparents through a range of activities such as gift-giving, card-giving, and for children to invite their grandparents to school for a day where they participate in special lessons or special assembly programs. |
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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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Thursday, August 27 at 2pm
Bloody Waters: The Zaragozana and Cuban Piracy in the 1820s
Join an online book talk with author Glenn M. Stein as he discusses his latest work, Bloody Waters: The Zaragozana and Cuban Piracy in the 1820s. Stein draws on groundbreaking archival research from eight countries to uncover the dramatic history of Cuban piracy during this turbulent era. Centered on the pursuit and capture of the infamous pirate captain Cayetano Aragones aboard the schooner Zaragozana, the book traces the rise and fall of piracy along Cuba's coasts through vivid storytelling, newly uncovered historical evidence, and striking visual materials. Get details online. |
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Thursday, August 27 from 5 to 11pm
Ivy Rooftop - Thursday Ladies Night
Meet up with friends at Ivy Rooftop for Ladies Night every Thursday at THesis Hotel. Prepare for vibrant happenings on this third-floor oasis, an ideal spot for unwinding post-work, to enjoy the afternoon sun or the evening city lights. Experience unique island-inspired drinks by Director of Beverage Vincent Fabris, and delightful chef-driven bites. Get details online. |
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Thursday, August 27 at 6:45pm
Finding Emily
At the fictional Manchester City University, 23-year-old sound engineer Owen spends his nights crafting the perfect ambiance at the student union bar. His life takes an unexpected turn when he meets a mysterious girl who captures his heart in an instant. But just as quickly as she appeared, she disappears, leaving Owen with only her first name -- Emily. Fueled by determination, Owen teams up with a driven psychology student to find her. Their search ignites a hilarious campus-wide frenzy, all while testing their own hearts and ambitions. From the producers of Love Actually, this heartwarming tale explores the unexpected paths that lead to love and adventure. Get details online. |
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Thursday, August 27 at 7:25pm
Coyote vs ACME
After decades of being blown to bits by bombs, demolished by dynamite, mangled by magnets, battered by boulders, trampled by trains, tricked by tunnels, sprung by springs, steamrolled by steamrollers, maligned by misfires, bedeviled by bungees, rattled by rockets, backstabbed by bat suits, rocked by rocket skates, upended by unicycles, quaked by quake pills, rubberized by rogue bands, and hurled headlong off every cliff in the Southwest, Wile E. Coyote (Genius) finally fights back. Teaming up with billboard accident lawyer Kevin Avery (Will Forte), he takes on slick corporate counsel Buddy Crane (John Cena) and ACME, Inc., the profit-obsessed conglomerate behind every one of the Coyote’s chaotic catastrophes. Get details online. |
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Thursday, August 27 at 7:30pm
Drawn Together With Mercedes Ron, Ester Expósito, And Hugo Diego Garcia
Attend this book event plus exclusive screening with Mercedes Ron of Prime Spain’s adaptation of Drawn Together, featuring a conversation with the film’s stars, Ester Expósito and Hugo Diego Garcia. Each ticket includes a deluxe signed copy of the book. Get details online. |
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Thursday, August 27 at 7:35pm
The Dog Stars - IMAX
A riveting, epic thriller set in a world where survival is instinct, but humanity is a choice. Director Ridley Scott tells the story of Hig, a young pilot who, together with a military survivalist, Bangley, has carved out an efficient but isolated homestead in a brutal post-apocalyptic world until a mysterious radio transmission spurs Hig to venture into the unknown in search of the hope and humanity he still believes exists. Get details online. |
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Fri/Sat/Sun, August 28–30 from 10am to 5pm
Hot Summer Sale at Soroa Orchids
Visit Soroa Orchids at 25750 SW 177 Avenue this weekend for a hot summer sale on top-quality orchids, including Cattleytonia (Ctna.) Why Not Pam Waki; Miltonia Dee Fujitake Kaley Cat; Cattlianthe Mini Doris Red Dragon; Pot. Hsinying Pink Doll Hsinying; Catasetum pileatum Jumbo Green Gold; and Catasetum pileatum Jumbo Green Gold. Your $100 purchase includes a free Dendrobium anosmun -- a Spring bloomer, very fragrant, great grower. Call 305-247-2566. Get details online. |
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Friday, August 28 at 1:30pm
Brain Hour at the Library
Test your creativity and exercise your brain by working on a variety of large jigsaw and crossword puzzles, Sudoku games, coloring pages and more at the Coral Gables Library. Call 305-442-8706 or email: capleybr@mdpls.org. Ages 18 years and older. Get details online. |
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Friday, August 28 at 3:30pm
Popcorn Pals: Family Fun Film Fridays - Luca
Bring your family and friends for fun movies and enjoy some delicious popcorn at the Coral Gables Library. Set in a beautiful seaside town on the Italian Riviera, Luca is the original animated feature is a coming-of-age story about one young boy experiencing an unforgettable summer filled with gelato, pasta and endless scooter rides. Luca shares these adventures with his newfound best friend, but all the fun is threatened by a deeply held secret: he is a sea monster from another world just below the water's surface. Call 305-442-8706 or capleybr@mdpls.org. All ages are welcome. Get details online. |
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Friday, August 28 at 7:45pm
The Marching Band
A world-famous orchestra conductor discovers the brother he never knew he had -- a school cafeteria worker who plays trombone in a local marching band. Detecting his brother’s exceptional musical talent, he takes it upon himself to rectify the injustice of fate. An equally hilarious and affecting crowdpleaser that premiered at Cannes and became a French box office sensation starring Benjamin Lavernhe (My Donkey, My Lover & I) and Pierre Lottin (The Stranger). Get details online. |
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Friday, August 28 at 8pm
César Orozco & Sonahead at The Burrow
Some traditions are preserved. Others are reimagined. 2025 Latin Grammy Award winner César Orozco is one of the most versatile voices in contemporary Latin music -- a pianist, vocalist, composer, arranger, and producer whose career has taken him from Cuba and Venezuela to some of the world’s most celebrated stages. Having collaborated with artists including Paquito D’Rivera, Pedrito Martinez, Mike Stern, Gilberto Santa Rosa, and Tony Succar, Orozco now serves as pianist and sub-conductor for the Tony Award-winning Broadway production of Buena Vista Social Club. Get details online. |
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Saturday, August 29 at 12:30pm
Summer Tour
Few American demographics are more easily caricatured than Deadheads, those swirling, dosing, hippy-dressed vagabonds. But in his infinitely sweet and wise documentary, director Mischa Richter offers us the Deadheads as complex, self-aware and resourceful members of a wandering commune, one that’s admirable for its kindness and care. Get details online. |
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Saturday, August 29 at 1pm
Check Out a Poem - Presented by O, Miami
Modeled on the human library, Check Out a Poet makes South Florida-based poets available to the public. Spend 15 minutes with a real poet. Hear them read, ask them questions, or show them one of your poems. First come, first serve. 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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Saturday, August 29 at 2:30pm
The Piano - 4K Restoration
Ada -- mute since birth -- her nine year old daughter and her piano arrive to an arranged marriage in the remote bush of nineteenth century New Zealand. Of all her belongings her husband refuses to transport the piano and it is left behind on the beach. Unable to bear its certain destruction, Ada strikes a bargain with an illiterate tattooed neighbour. She may earn her piano back if she allows him to do certain things while she plays; one black key for every lesson. The arrangement draws all three deeper and deeper into a complex emotional, sexual bond remarkable for its naive passion and frightening disregard for limits. Get details online. |
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Saturday, August 29 at 5pm
David Conrad-Pérez - Fire in the Heart of the City
Media historian and author David Conrad-Pérez comes to Books & Books for an evening book launch and discussion of his new book, Fire in the Heart of the City, accompanied in conversation by Cesar Flores & Madi Paez. Drawing on extensive research, interviews, and archival documents, Fire in the Heart of the City follows the critical impact of the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Fire, not only in the sector of labor protections and regulations, but also in the rise and development of modern charity. Get details online. |
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Saturday, August 29 at 10pm
The Pillow Book - 30th Anniversary
Beautiful to behold and impossible to forget, The Pillow Book is auteur Peter Greenaway’s erotically-charged drama about love, death, revenge and the indelible nature of our earliest memories. Each year on her birthday, Nagiko (Vivian Wu) would become her father's canvas, as he painted the creation myth in elaborate, elegant calligraphy on her body. Years later, she continues the practice with a succession of lovers, including a bisexual translator (Ewan McGregor) who becomes a pawn in an escalating game of vengeance against her beloved father's exploitative publisher. Told in a series of chapters and featuring innovative cinematography and picture-in-picture techniques, Roger Ebert called The Pillow Book "a seductive and elegant story [that] stands outside the ordinary." Get details online. |
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Monday, August 31 at 8pm
Monday Gaming Night at Taurus
Gamers, get ready. @RobTheRumGuy presents Gaming Night every Monday from 8pm to midnight at The Taurus in Coconut Grove. Grab a controller and jump into couch co-op classics, beat-em-ups, and party games for one to four players. Sip on signature cocktails like the $10 Old Fashioned, $9 Gimlet or Tommy's Margarita, or keep it simple with a $6 Pabst Blue Ribbon. Get details on Instagram. |
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Tuesday, September 1 at 7pm
Ken Salazar - Borderlands
Former United States Ambassador to Mexico and author Ken Salazar comes to Books & Books for an evening discussion of his recently released book, Borderlands, accompanied by award-winning journalist and author Maria Elena Salinas. Engaging, insightful, and informed, Salazar lays out the full history of the relationship between Mexico and the United States from its early days to its troubled present. Framed by the current presidential administration’s attack on American diversity, Borderlands details the historical conflicts that have arisen through treaties and political malpractice, while incorporating personal stories of his childhood as a Southwest native and his adulthood in Washington and Mexico City. Get details online. |
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Tuesday, September 1 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, September 2 at 11:45am
Chamber of Commerce Re-Connect Luncheon
The Coral Gables Chamber of Commerce meets once a month at the Re-Connect Luncheon for great food, great company and great connections. Seating at Ruth's Chris Steakhouse, 2320 Salzedo Street, is limited. Get details online. |
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Wednesday, September 2 at 7pm
Thomas Swick - Falling Into Place
Author Thomas Swick visits Books & Books for the paperback release of his memoir, Falling Into Place. Swick ties the story of his quest to become a travel writer to that of Poland’s struggle to regain its independence -- and throws a love story into the mix. The book chronicles the waning days of the Cold War -- which Swick experienced while living in Warsaw with his wife Hania -- as well as the renaissance in travel writing that occurred simultaneously. Falling Into Place is the personal story of a young man's discovery of the world and his development as a travel writer. It is also a love story, as he and Hania overcome cultural differences, communist bureaucracy, and unhealthy separations. Intertwined with both is the story of the revolution that altered history. Get details online. |
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Wednesday, September 2 at 8pm
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, September 3 at 2:30pm
Emilia Ramos - Valantein
Attend the book signing meet and greet with author Emilia Ramos for the release of her newest novel and the final chapter of her The Shadow Heir Trilogy, Valantein. This fantastical tale of magic and betrayal all comes down to a final battle, will the exiled Naomi Elistaire be able to build her army and reclaim the throne from her tyrannical mother, or is it all doomed to fail? This event takes place at Books & Books Coconut Grove, 3409 Main Hwy. Get details online. |
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Thursday, September 3 at 6pm
Salvaged: Nature’s Readymades
Deering Estate in partnership with Miami Dade College’s Kendall Campus Art Gallery presents Salvaged: Nature’s Readymades by Miami-based artist Yusimy Lara, curated by Liliam Dominguez. Yusimy transforms storm-stripped palm fronds, sea-worn shells, and asphalt residue into sculptural forms that speak to memory, migration, and geologic time. Working almost exclusively with concrete, rebar, and asphalt, materials more associated with urban development than fine art, Lara reverses their usual function, using the very substances of erasure to preserve and honor discarded natural fragments. This solo exhibition will open with a reception at Miami Dade College Kendall Campus Art Gallery, 11011 SW 104th Street and will remain on view at MDC’s Kendall Campus Art Gallery through October 1. Get details online. |
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Thursday, September 3 at 7pm
Pub 52 Gastropub Karaoke
Silver Dragon Entertainment presents Karaoke That Cares every Thursday night from 7-11pm at Pub 52 Gastropub + Kitchen. Try amazing starters or entrees like Stone Oven Flatbreads which are on special for only $8.99. Quench your thirst with $5 drafts or $6 house drinks. Check it out on instagram. |
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Friday, September 4 at 6pm
The Somethings - Live on The Lawn at The Plaza
Enjoy live music performance by The Somethings on The Lawn at The Plaza during golden hour, with warm summer evenings, and craft cocktails or refreshments. This five-piece South Florida soul-jazz and classic funk band plays deep grooves, rich vocal harmonies, and dynamic solos inspired by legends like Grant Green, John Scofield, and Maceo Parker. Get details online. |
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Friday, September 4 at 7pm
Milena Brown - The Last Margaret Keane
Artist Milena Brown visits Books & Books for the English release of her novel, The Last Margaret Keane. Poetic and deeply moving, The Last Margaret Keane is a story of a woman's move to Miami told entirely from the perspective of inside her mind as she grapples with displacement, reinvention, and self-discovery. Through a voice that moves between memory, desire, and daily observation, Milena Brown explores the experience of migration not as geography but as an internal reckoning, with love, with creativity, with the self. Poetic, visceral, and deeply human, this is a book about what it means to arrive somewhere new and slowly, imperfectly, begin to belong. Get details online. |
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Friday, September 4 from 7 to 10pm
Friday Night Out with Granada Church
Are you overdue for a date night or quiet evening to yourself? The Granada Church, 950 University Drive, is here to help support you with competent, quality childcare at a great price. Get details online. |
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Friday, September 4 at 8pm
Lucas Apostoleris Trio featuring Connor Rohrer And Mike Ramos
Some of the most compelling conversations happen without words. Drummer and composer Lucas Apostoleris (@lucasapostoleris) brings his trio to The Burrow for an evening of contemporary jazz rooted in curiosity, interplay, and improvisation. Originally from New England and now based in Miami, Lucas has performed with acclaimed artists including Dave Liebman, Kris Davis, Walter Smith, Fabian Almazan, Troy Roberts, and Martin Bejerano, while establishing himself as one of South Florida’s most respected musicians and educators. His original compositions have been featured across three acclaimed recordings, including his latest release, It’s Been Good. Get details online. |
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Friday, September 4 at 8:45pm
Candlelight Concerts - Coldplay vs. Imagine Dragons
Discover the music of Coldplay vs. Imagine Dragons at Hotel Colonnade Coral Gables under the gentle glow of candlelight. Get details online. |
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Sunday, September 6 at 4pm
We Are America - Frost Wind Ensemble
Frost Music Live launches the season at Gusman Concert Hall with a vibrant celebration of America’s 250th Anniversary, led by the Frost Wind Ensemble in a program that honors the depth, complexity, and enduring spirit of the American sound. From sweeping, cinematic moments to bold and expressive works, this opening concert sets the stage for a season defined by artistry and connection. At once powerful and reflective, this performance invites audiences to experience familiar sounds in new ways in both a celebratory and deeply engaging evening. Get details online. |
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Wednesday, September 9 at 5pm
American Legion Post 98 Candidate Forum
The 2026 Candidate Forum takes place at the American Legion Post 98 at 303 Alhambra Circle, giving voters a chance to hear directly from candidates running in the current election cycle. The forum will unfold in three segments organized by level of government. Local and county candidates will take the floor from 5 to 5:40pm; followed by state-level candidates from 5:40 to 7:40pm. The evening will close with national and federal candidates from 7:40 to 8pm. Get details online. |
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Wednesday, September 9 at 6:30pm
Persecuted - Lezama Lima: Soltar la lengua
This documentary includes English subtitles. A portrait of Cuban poet, novelist, and essayist José Lezama Lima, one of the most influential figures in twentieth-century Latin American literature and a major literary voice associated with the Latin American Boom. Preserving firsthand testimonies from those who knew him personally, it offers a rare perspective on both the man and his profound influence on Cuban and Latin American letters. Get details online. |
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Thursday, September 10
Practical Magic 2 at 7pm
Starring Sandra Bullock and Nicole Kidman, Practical Magic 2 returns to a world steeped in moonlit mischief and powerful ancestral magic, as the Owens sisters must confront the dark curse that threatens to unravel their family once and for all in a must-see cinematic event of fun, magic and mayhem. Get details online. |
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Thursday, September 10 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, September 12 at 2pm
Avian Project at Pinecrest Gardens
The Miami Pioneers and Natives of Dade is pleased to welcome Cristina Blanco, Executive Director of Pinecrest Gardens for a delightful presentation. Pinecrest Gardens sits on the original site of Parrot Jungle, one of South Florida's most beloved attractions for nearly 70 years. Some of those birds' descendants are still living today at Jungle Island. They're exploring bringing a small collection of birds with those historic ties back home to Pinecrest Gardens — reconnecting the site with its own history, and giving residents, visitors, and school groups a new way to learn about it. Get details online. |
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Saturday, September 12 at 7pm
Sip & Stroll: Boots & Blooms at Fairchild Gardens
Enjoy a Night of Country Music and Good Old-Fashioned Line Dancing at Fairchild Gardens, featuring the Back Country Boys Live. Get details online. |
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Thursday, September 17 at 7:30am
Good Morning Coral Gables
Attend the Coral Gables Chamber's signature monthly networking event -- breakfast at the Biltmore hotel with chamber members. Mayor Vince Lago offers his State Of The City Beautiful address. Get details online. |
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Sat/Sun, September 19–20
49th Annual Aroid Society Tropical Plant Expo
Hosted by the International Aroid Society, the IAS Tropical Plant Expo is a two‑day celebration that unites collectors, researchers, and growers from around the world to shop, learn, and connect over all things tropical. 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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Sunday, September 27 at 6pm
Behind The Stage Door at Miracle Theatre
The historic Miracle Theatre presents live performances, exclusive access, family fun, sweet treats, and a look at what’s ahead for the exciting 2026–2027 Season. Experience the brand-new mainstage theatre seats. Select a seat to name and become a permanent part of your family’s legacy at the historic Miracle Theatre. Meet the cast of the Broadway musical Jekyll & Hyde and enjoy an exclusive preview performance. Meet Dorothy and the cast of The Wizard Of Oz and get a glimpse of what’s coming to the Children’s Theatre. Enjoy cookies & cream for the family, featuring specialty cookies from Night Owl Cookies and the chance to learn decorating techniques from their experts, along with Bacardi specialty drinks for adult guests. Get details online. |
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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 awareness 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 reflection. 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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Robert and Robin Burr |
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