Greetings,

We hope you'll find the Great Gables Events newsletter informative, entertaining and enlightening. Take a few minutes to look through the calendar listings to find some truly delightful and worthwhile events.

Thanks to our Great Gables sponsors for helping us bring this weekly email newsletter to the residents of Coral Gables.

Robert and Robin Burr

To Leave or Not to Live, That is the Question -- Recent Works of Flight and Despair
Cernuda Arte presents a new solo exhibition by gallery represented Cuban artist, Vicente Hernández. The artist wields his brushes from within the country to vividly depict the plight of the Cuban youth in their search for a better life of opportunities and freedoms. His paintings, crafted with the vocabulary of magic realism, expose the absurdity of reality in Cuba and reinforce the intensity of hope of its people. A true contrarian. http://cernudaarte.com/exhibitions/to-leave-or-not-to-live-that-is-the-question/

Membership Drive at Gables Cinema
Purchase or renew your membership or give a gift of membership now to get 13 months of benefits -- that's an additional month of benefits added to your annual membership. Call 786-385-9689 or visit the web site for details. http://www.gablescinema.org

Tuesday and Wednesday - Professionals Appreciation
JohnMartin's presents Professionals Appreciation every Tuesday and Wednesday with a 15% discount on all food and beverages when you bring in your business card. https://www.johnmartins.com

Thursday - Quartetto Gelato
The Community Arts Program Summer Concert Series presents Quartetto Gelato at the Congregational Church at 8pm. The group brings virtuosic showpieces, romantic tenor arias, pyrotechnical solos, blazing gypsy tunes, multi-instrument mastery and a World Accordion Champion. With repertoire that spans classical masterworks to sizzling tangos, the audience will be on its feet. https://communityartsprogram.org/tickets/

Saturday - Audubon Ambassador Program
Become a more powerful advocate for the environment. Earn your Wings -- the Audubon Ambassador Program is open to anyone 18 years and older who is curious to learn more about the environment. The August session spotlights Smart Growth, Green Urban Planning and Bird-Friendly Buildings. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/audubon-ambassador-program-2019-tickets-57276657023

Fall Of The American Empire
Pierre-Paul Daoust, 36, an intellectual with a PhD in philosophy is forced to work as a deliveryman to afford a decent living. One day, while delivering a parcel, he gets caught in a hold up gone terribly wrong: two dead and millions in money bags laying on the ground. Pierre-Paul is confronted with a dilemma: leave empty handed, or take the money and run? Cosford Cinema is located on the second floor of the Memorial Classroom building on UM campus. Call 305-284-4861. http://www.cosfordcinema.com

for these upcoming events

Sept 20 - JohnMartin's Charity Golf Tournament
Mark your calendar for JohnMartin's 30th Anniversary Charity Golf Tournament on September 20, starting with coffee and danish at 7:30am at the Biltmore Golf Course driving range. The Shotgun Start begins at 8:30am. Your $150 donation , benefits the Parkinson's Foundation. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/johnmartins-30-year-anniversary-golf-tournament-tickets-69233640683

Seraphic Fire's 2020 Enlightenment Festival
The Enlightenment Festival, conducted by Patrick Dupré Quigley, takes place across two weeks in February 2020. Seraphic Fire subscribers can purchase additional tickets not included in their subscription for the Festival in advance. Order your subscription today. http://www.seraphicfire.org/performances/2019-2020-subscriptions/

Frost Music Live Events on the Horizon
Experience world-class music right in the heart of Coral Gables as Frost School of Music presents the extraordinary line-up for Frost Music Live programs, featuring over 100 concerts and events in four themes: Classics; Jazz, Pops & Beyond; Frost Faculty Recitals; and Lectures. Frost Music Live includes the Signature Series, an unparalleled offering of concerts with top Grammy, Emmy, and Tony award-winning and nominated guest artists, collaborating with the innovative Frost School of Music faculty artists and students. https://news.miami.edu/frost//events/index.html

Great Gables Events Calendar

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https://gablesguide.com/events/

Fritz and Franz Bierhaus

Thursday, August 22


Half-Off Happy Hour at JohnMartin's
JohnMartin's Irish Pub and Restaurant Thursday, August 22, 2019
4:00pm to 7:00pm
JohnMartin’s Irish Pub and Restaurant, 253 Miracle Mile
Enjoy half-off all well drinks, house wine and draft beer at John Martins Monday through Friday from 4 to 7pm. Groups of ten or more guests receive an extra hour of discounted drinks (until 8pm), as long as all ten guests arrive before 6:30pm. More information

Bar 50 Happy Hour at the Hyatt
Bar 50 Happy Hour at the Hyatt Thursday, August 22, 2019
4:00pm to 8:00pm
Hyatt Regency Hotel, 50 Alhambra Plaza
Be a part of the action at Bar 50's famous Happy Hour, located inside the Hyatt Regency Coral Gables Hotel. Locals and guests alike indulge in traditional Spanish dishes with bold Miami flavors while enjoying the surrounding décor that embraces the Mediterranean culture of the area. More information

Noche Latina at Zucca
Zucca Restaurant, Coral Gables Thursday, August 22, 2019
7:00pm to 11:00pm
Zucca, 162 Alcazar Ave
Enjoy a lively night with live music from Luis Bofill and Guarachamos paired with soul-satisfying, authentic Italian cuisine, fine wines and craft cocktails, on Thursdays from 7 to 11pm at Zucca. More information

David Crosby: Remember My Name
Coral Gables Art Cinema Thursday, August 22, 2019
7:45pm to 9:30pm
Gables Art Cinema, 260 Aragon Avenue
A revealing and deeply personal documentary by producer Cameron Crowe (Jerry Maguire, Almost Famous) and director A.J. Eaton explores the life and creative renaissance of music icon David Crosby (The Byrds, Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young). With unflinching honesty, self-examination, regret, fear, exuberance and an unshakable belief in family and the transformative nature of music, Crosby shares his often-challenging journey with humor and bite. More information

Summer Concert Series - Quartetto Gelato
CAP - Community Arts Program - Congregational Church Thursday, August 22, 2019
8:00pm to 9:30pm
Congregation Church, 3010 De Soto Boulevard
The Community Arts Program Summer Concert Series presents Quartetto Gelato at the Congregational Church at 8pm. The group brings virtuosic showpieces, romantic tenor arias, pyrotechnical solos, blazing gypsy tunes, multi-instrument mastery and a World Accordion Champion. With repertoire that spans classical masterworks to sizzling tangos, the audience will be on its feet. More information

Thursday Ladies Night at Seek & Find
cocktails Thursday, August 22, 2019
8:00pm to 11:30pm
Seek & Find, 2530 Ponce de Leon Blvd
Starting at 8pm, enjoy music by notable DJs, small bites and drink specials -- with half off cocktails at Seek & Find for ladies all night long -- featuring cocktail culture with casual gastronomy, art and a rotation of top DJs. It’s a culinary and social retreat for bon vivants looking to break away from everyday life. More information

Jueves de Descargar at Amore
dinner and music Thursday, August 22, 2019
8:30pm to 10:00pm
Amore Restaurant Bar, 94 Miracle Mile
Enjoy live music by Ana Maria Perera every Thursday from 8:30 to 10pm at Amore Restaurant Bar. Enjoy dishes prepared with love, in an ambiance filled with passion, celebrating the rich history of Italy, its culture, food and people. More information

Room 25 Speakeasy in Coral Gables

Friday, August 23


The Lehman Trilogy
National Theatre Live Friday, August 23, 2019
12:00pm to 3:30pm
Gables Art Cinema, 260 Aragon Avenue
Academy Award-winner Sam Mendes (Skyfall, The Ferryman) directs Simon Russell Beale, Adam Godley and Ben Miles who play the Lehman Brothers, their sons and grandsons. On a cold September morning in 1844, a young man from Bavaria stands on a New York dockside. Dreaming of a new life in the new world. He is joined by his two brothers and an American epic begins. 163 years later, the firm they establish – Lehman Brothers – spectacularly collapses into bankruptcy, and triggers the largest financial crisis in history. More information

Half-Off Happy Hour at JohnMartin's
JohnMartin's Irish Pub and Restaurant Friday, August 23, 2019
4:00pm to 7:00pm
JohnMartin’s Irish Pub and Restaurant, 253 Miracle Mile
Enjoy half-off all well drinks, house wine and draft beer at John Martins Monday through Friday from 4 to 7pm. Groups of ten or more guests receive an extra hour of discounted drinks (until 8pm), as long as all ten guests arrive before 6:30pm. More information

The Fall Of The American Empire
Cosford Cinema Friday, August 23, 2019
6:30pm to 8:30pm
Cosford Cinema, 5030 Brunson Drive, UM Campus
Pierre-Paul Daoust, 36, an intellectual with a PhD in philosophy is forced to work as a deliveryman to afford a decent living. One day, while delivering a parcel, he gets caught in a hold up gone terribly wrong: two dead and millions in money bags laying on the ground. Pierre-Paul is confronted with a dilemma: leave empty handed, or take the money and run? More information

Miracle Mile Live Music Series
Music On The Mile Friday, August 23, 2019
7:00pm to 10:00pm
Miracle Mile East, 50 Miracle Mile
Every Friday evening, enjoy Miracle Mile Live Music Series -- live music performances from 7 to 10pm on each block of Miracle Mile -- brought to you free by the City of Coral Gables and the Business Improvement District. More information

Plomo Tequila and Taco Bar Second Anniversary
Plomo Tequila & Taco Bar Friday, August 23, 2019
7:00pm to 11:55pm
Plomo Tequila & Taco Bar, 230 Miracle Mile
Enjoy Mariachis, DJs, drink specials, free shots, tasty bites and more at Plomo Tequila and Taco Bar's Second Anniversary special event from 7pm to midnight at 230 Miracle Mile. More information

Live Music in the Courtyard at Books & Books
Music Friday, August 23, 2019
7:30pm to 11:30pm
Books & Books, 265 Aragon Avenue
Enjoy live music in the courtyard of Books & Books every Friday and Saturday evening from 7:30 to 11:30pm, featuring some of South Florida's finest musical talent. More information

Tel Aviv on Fire
Coral Gables Art Cinema Friday, August 23, 2019
7:45pm to 9:30pm
Gables Art Cinema, 260 Aragon Avenue
One of the most irreverent cinematic spins on the Israeli–Palestinian conflict, the latest from writer-director Sameh Zoabi follows a fledgling soap-opera scenarist (Kais Nashif) tasked with concocting plot twists to suit riveted viewers on both sides. Zoabi’s ingenious satire exudes a deadpan audacity that’s impossible to resist, while Nashef’s outwardly unflappable middleman grounds this battle of ideologies in irresistible comic pragmatism. More information

Verano Flamenco at Bellmónt
Flamenco Dancers Friday, August 23, 2019
8:30pm to 10:30pm
Bellmont Restaurant, 339 Miracle Mile
Claudia and Sergio Catalina Bellmónt have announced Friday flamenco shows at 8:30pm at Bellmónt Spanish Restaurant, featuring Salvador de Angela from Spain on Cante and Percussion; Maria Mercedes from Cuba on Baile; and Gabriel Simoes from Brazil on Toque. More information

Society Circus Players at Duffy's Tavern
Society Circus Players Improv Comedy Friday, August 23, 2019
8:30pm to 10:00pm
Duffy’s Tavern, 2108 SW 57th Avenue
Come to Duffy's Tavern to celebrate the Society Circus Players Improv Comedy Troupe Five Year Anniversary show, featuring some of your favorite, classic, and original improv games. More laughs per minute than you can shake a stick at. More information

Karaoke at JohnMartin's On The Mile
Karaoke at JohnMartin's On The Mile Friday, August 23, 2019
10:00pm to 2:00am
JohnMartin’s Irish Pub and Restaurant, 253 Miracle Mile
Every Friday evening from 10pm to 2am, sing your heart out at JohnMartin's Irish Pub and Restaurant's Karaoke Night. Enjoy drink specials as well as some of the best pub food in South Florida at this award-winning authentic Irish pub. JohnMartin's Irish Pub and Restaurant is located at 253 Miracle Mile. More information

Iko-Iko - RoseAnne's Birthday at The Titanic
Titanic BrewPub Friday, August 23, 2019
10:00pm to 11:55pm
Titanic Brewery, 5813 Ponce de Leon Blvd
Enjoy Iko-Iko live in concert celebrating RoseAnne Eliasson's birthday -- with cake -- starting at 10pm. More information



Saturday, August 24


Audubon Ambassador Program
Tropical Audubon Society Saturday, August 24, 2019
9:30am to 1:00pm
Tropical Audubon Society (Doc Thomas House), 5530 Sunset Drive
Become a more powerful advocate for the environment. Earn your Wings -- the Audubon Ambassador Program is open to anyone 18 years and older who is curious to learn more about the environment. The August session spotlights Smart Growth, Green Urban Planning and Bird-Friendly Buildings. More information

Kids: Storytime and Craft at Books & Books
Books & Books Saturday, August 24, 2019
10:00am to 11:30am
Books & Books, 265 Aragon Avenue
Every Saturday at 10am, bring the family to Books & Books for free Storytime and Craft programs. Children of all ages are invited with their parents to read a book, browse the shelves of this delightful book store and have some literary fun with the crew. More information

Downtown Walking Tour
Saturday Morning Downtown Walking Tour Saturday, August 24, 2019
11:00am to 12:30pm
Coral Gables Museum, 285 Aragon Avenue
Enjoy a pleasant stroll through the bustling business district of Coral Gables, starting at 11am at the museum, with the historic downtown walking tour. More information

Saturday Friends Lunch at Zucca
Lunch WIth Friends Saturday, August 24, 2019
11:30am to 5:00pm
Zucca, 162 Alcazar Ave
Savor the best of what the weekend has to offer with a group lunch at Zucca. Enjoy an opportunity to mix and match from a selection of authentic Italian dishes, served family-style for $50 per person. More information

The Lehman Trilogy
National Theatre Live Saturday, August 24, 2019
12:00pm to 3:30pm
Gables Art Cinema, 260 Aragon Avenue
Academy Award-winner Sam Mendes (Skyfall, The Ferryman) directs Simon Russell Beale, Adam Godley and Ben Miles who play the Lehman Brothers, their sons and grandsons. On a cold September morning in 1844, a young man from Bavaria stands on a New York dockside. Dreaming of a new life in the new world. He is joined by his two brothers and an American epic begins. 163 years later, the firm they establish – Lehman Brothers – spectacularly collapses into bankruptcy, and triggers the largest financial crisis in history. More information

Coral Gables 'Creating the Dream' Tour
George Merrick of Coral Gables Saturday, August 24, 2019
1:00pm to 2:00pm
Coral Gables Museum, 285 Aragon Avenue
The ongoing exhibit of Coral Gables history in the Betty and L. D. Pankey Gallery and Coral Gables Galleries -- Creating the Dream -- includes a tour every Saturday at 1pm. An introductory exhibition about Coral Gables' founder and developer, George Merrick, his family and other visionaries who helped him turn his dream of a place where "your castles in Spain are made real" into reality. More information

Yaniv Cohen - My Spiced Kitchen
Books & Books Saturday, August 24, 2019
7:00pm to 8:00pm
Books & Books, 265 Aragon Avenue
Discover the ultimate guide to the one-of-a-kind flavors of the Middle East. Delight your senses and excite your palate as Yaniv Cohen, aka The Spice Detective, leads you on a culinary tour through the exciting world of Middle Eastern spices. Divided into 15 chapters organized by spice -- such as Nigella Seed, Turmeric, and Sumac -- My Spiced Kitchen covers a vast array of the region's cooking styles. More information

Live Music in the Courtyard at Books & Books
Music Saturday, August 24, 2019
7:30pm to 11:30pm
Books & Books, 265 Aragon Avenue
Enjoy live music in the courtyard of Books & Books every Friday and Saturday evening from 7:30 to 11:30pm, featuring some of South Florida's finest musical talent. More information

Flamenco Saturdays at La Taberna Giralda
Flamenco Dancers Saturday, August 24, 2019
8:30pm to 11:00pm
La Taberna Giralda, 254 Giralda Ave
La Taberna Giralda has Flamenco Dinner shows every Saturday, starting at 8:30pm. Experience the great energy and indulge in delicious Spanish treats. More information

Tel Aviv on Fire
Coral Gables Art Cinema Saturday, August 24, 2019
8:30pm to 10:00pm
Gables Art Cinema, 260 Aragon Avenue
One of the most irreverent cinematic spins on the Israeli–Palestinian conflict, the latest from writer-director Sameh Zoabi follows a fledgling soap-opera scenarist (Kais Nashif) tasked with concocting plot twists to suit riveted viewers on both sides. Zoabi’s ingenious satire exudes a deadpan audacity that’s impossible to resist, while Nashef’s outwardly unflappable middleman grounds this battle of ideologies in irresistible comic pragmatism. More information

The Fall Of The American Empire
Cosford Cinema Saturday, August 24, 2019
8:30pm to 10:30pm
Cosford Cinema, 5030 Brunson Drive, UM Campus
Pierre-Paul Daoust, 36, an intellectual with a PhD in philosophy is forced to work as a deliveryman to afford a decent living. One day, while delivering a parcel, he gets caught in a hold up gone terribly wrong: two dead and millions in money bags laying on the ground. Pierre-Paul is confronted with a dilemma: leave empty handed, or take the money and run? More information

Late Saturday Happy Hour at JohnMartin's
JohnMartin's Irish Pub and Restaurant Saturday, August 24, 2019
10:00pm to 11:30pm
JohnMartin’s Irish Pub and Restaurant, 253 Miracle Mile
Enjoy late night happy hour at JohnMartin's -- with half-off well drinks, house wine by the glass, and draft beers, every Saturday evening from 10pm to midnight. More information

Jackie Brown - 35mm
Coral Gables Art Cinema Saturday, August 24, 2019
10:45pm to 11:55pm
Gables Art Cinema, 260 Aragon Avenue
Quentin Tarantino set his sights on the Blaxploitation genre with his third film, Jackie Brown. Adapted from an Elmore Leonard novel (though regrettably switching the action from Miami to LA), it follows Jackie Brown (Pam Grier), a stewardess who, with the help of a no-nonsense bail bondsman (Robert Forster), arrives at a bold plan to play her gunrunner boss Ordell Robbie (Samuel Jackson) and the cops (Michael Keaton and Michael Bowen) against one another after she’s busted for smuggling cash into the U.S. More information

Fleming's Sunday Table Menu

Sunday, August 25


Coral Gables Waterway Canoe Tour
canoe Sunday, August 25, 2019
9:30am to 12:00pm
Coral Gables Museum, 285 Aragon Avenue
Enjoy a day out on the Coral Gables Waterway with a two hour tour of wildlife from a unique perspective. Meet at the museum at 9:30am. More information

Yoga in the Garden
Yoga in the Garden at Fairchild Garden Sunday, August 25, 2019
10:00am to 11:00pm
Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden, 10901 Old Cutler Road
Enjoy Yoga at Fairchild Garden from 10 to 11am on the American Orchid Society Library Veranda, above the Visitor Center. Please bring your yoga mat and water. More information

Sunday Brunch at JohnMartin's
Brunch Sunday, August 25, 2019
11:00am to 3:00pm
JohnMartin’s Irish Pub and Restaurant, 253 Miracle Mile
Bring the friends and family to Sunday Brunch at JohnMartin's from 11am to 3pm for a delightful dining experience. More information

Sunday Brunch Buffet at Fritz & Franz
Sunday Brunch Sunday, August 25, 2019
11:00am to 5:00pm
Fritz and Franz Bierhaus, 60 Merrick Way
Available all day Sunday, the bountiful Sunday Brunch Buffet at Fritz and Franz Bierhaus at 60 Merrick Way offer a wide assortment of specialties, including roast pork, smoked pork, fish, chicken schnitzel, pasta, salads, eggs, apfelstrudel and more. More information

The Farmers' Market - Shops at Merrick Park
The Farmers' Market - Shops at Merrick Park Sunday, August 25, 2019
11:00am to 6:00pm
Shops at Merrick Park, 358 San Lorenzo
Visit the Shops At Merrick Park every Sunday from 11am to 6pm for a delightful display of farm-fresh offerings, beautiful and tasty produce, fruit juices and smoothies, ginger shots, fresh bread, cupcakes, coconut water in the coconut, healthy homemade soaps and similar products, flowers, essential oils, gourmet and ethnic foods, wines, honey, ceviche, guacamole, olive oil, hummus, delicious desserts and more. More information

Sunday Brunch at La Dorada
Sunday Brunch - La Dorada Spanish Mediterranean Cuisine Sunday, August 25, 2019
11:00am to 2:00pm
La Dorada, 177 Giralda Avenue
La Dorada Spanish Mediterranean Cuisine Restaurant and Bar presents a delightful Sunday Brunch menu for $25 from 11am to 2pm, featuring two first course and one second course, with bottomless Mimosa, Bellini and Bloody Mary cocktails for $15. More information

Meditation for the Mind
Meditation Sunday, August 25, 2019
11:00am to 12:00pm
Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden, 10901 Old Cutler Road
Attend a free seminar at Fairchild Garden from 11am to noon -- Meditation for the Mind: learn the principles and methods of meditation for spiritual growth - led by Lily Lei, M.D., Medical Qigong instructor in the Arts Center. This event is included with Admission; no pre-registration required. More information

Sunday Jazz Brunch at Fiola
Sunday Brunch Sunday, August 25, 2019
11:30am to 2:30pm
Fiola Miami, 1500 San Ignacio Ave
Live jazz, good company and delicious food are just some things that await guests at brunch every Sunday at Fiola, from 11am to 2:30pm. Enjoy favorites such as pancakes, benedicts and pastries on the a la carte menu. More information

Giralda Plaza Market on Sundays
Giralda Plaza Market on Sundays Sunday, August 25, 2019
12:00pm to 5:00pm
Giralda Plaza, 150 Giralda Avenue
Explore unique products and treats by local artists and craftsmen at the Giralda Plaza Market every Sunday at Giralda Plaza from noon to 5pm. More information

The Return of Martin Guerre
Coral Gables Art Cinema Sunday, August 25, 2019
1:00pm to 3:00pm
In the 16th century, Martin Guerre (Gérard Depardieu) returns home to his village after seven years away at war, demonstrating far more wisdom than both the locals and wife (Nathalie Baye) remember him as having. Has he changed, or is he an impostor? More information

The Fall Of The American Empire
Cosford Cinema Sunday, August 25, 2019
1:00pm to 3:00pm
Cosford Cinema, 5030 Brunson Drive, UM Campus
Pierre-Paul Daoust, 36, an intellectual with a PhD in philosophy is forced to work as a deliveryman to afford a decent living. One day, while delivering a parcel, he gets caught in a hold up gone terribly wrong: two dead and millions in money bags laying on the ground. Pierre-Paul is confronted with a dilemma: leave empty handed, or take the money and run? More information

Historic Biltmore Hotel Walking Tour
Biltmore Hotel Sunday, August 25, 2019
1:30pm to 2:30pm
Biltmore Hotel, 1200 Anastasia Avenue
Meet in the hotel's main lobby of the Biltmore Hotel on Sunday at 1:30pm to join a Dade Heritage Trust guide for a free hour long walking tour of the famed National Landmark Biltmore Hotel. More information

Farm-To-Table CBD Dinner
Farm to Table Dinner with Chef Allen Sunday, August 25, 2019
6:30pm to 8:30pm
Books & Books, 265 Aragon Avenue
Experience a CBD infused Farm-to-Table meal created by Chef Allen Susser, starting at 6:30pm at the Cafe at Books and Books. The menu echoes his signature plant-based, family-style dinners -- only this time, it incorporates CBD into our sustainable cuisine. More information

Tel Aviv on Fire
Coral Gables Art Cinema Sunday, August 25, 2019
7:45pm to 9:30pm
Gables Art Cinema, 260 Aragon Avenue
One of the most irreverent cinematic spins on the Israeli–Palestinian conflict, the latest from writer-director Sameh Zoabi follows a fledgling soap-opera scenarist (Kais Nashif) tasked with concocting plot twists to suit riveted viewers on both sides. Zoabi’s ingenious satire exudes a deadpan audacity that’s impossible to resist, while Nashef’s outwardly unflappable middleman grounds this battle of ideologies in irresistible comic pragmatism. More information

Open Mic Night at JohnMartin's
JohnMartin's Irish Pub and Restaurant Sunday, August 25, 2019
8:00pm to 10:30pm
JohnMartin’s Irish Pub and Restaurant, 253 Miracle Mile
Fans of acoustic music gather at JohnMartin's on Sunday nights to enjoy the best local talent on the open mic stage, starting at 8pm. More information

Gusto Fino Italian Deli Caffé

Monday, August 26


Empanada Mondays at Graziano’s Market
Empanada Monday, August 26, 2019
11:30am to 4:30pm
Graziano’s Gourmet, 2301 Galiano Street
It's Empanada Day every Monday at Graziano’s Market across from Giralda Plaza, featuring more than 20 varieties of empanadas to enjoy for less than $2 each. More information

Happy Hour at Miller's Ale House
beer Monday, August 26, 2019
4:00pm to 7:00pm
Miller’s Ale House, 101 Miracle Mile
Enjoy craft beers, handcrafted cocktails and $5 appetizers from 4 to 7pm at Miller's Ale House at 101 Miracle Mile. More information

Half-Off Happy Hour at JohnMartin's
JohnMartin's Irish Pub and Restaurant Monday, August 26, 2019
4:00pm to 7:00pm
JohnMartin’s Irish Pub and Restaurant, 253 Miracle Mile
Enjoy half-off all well drinks, house wine and draft beer at John Martins Monday through Friday from 4 to 7pm. Groups of ten or more guests receive an extra hour of discounted drinks (until 8pm), as long as all ten guests arrive before 6:30pm. More information

Schnitzel Fiesta Monday at the Bierhaus
Bierhaus Schnitzel Fiesta Monday, August 26, 2019
5:00pm to 11:00pm
Fritz and Franz Bierhaus, 60 Merrick Way
Enjoy the famous Wienerschnitzel (pork) or Jaegrschnitzel (chicken) with roasted potatoes or potato salad -- two for the price of one -- at Fritz and Franz Bierhaus, 60 Merrick Way every Monday evening. More information

Tel Aviv on Fire
Coral Gables Art Cinema Monday, August 26, 2019
7:45pm to 9:30pm
Gables Art Cinema, 260 Aragon Avenue
One of the most irreverent cinematic spins on the Israeli–Palestinian conflict, the latest from writer-director Sameh Zoabi follows a fledgling soap-opera scenarist (Kais Nashif) tasked with concocting plot twists to suit riveted viewers on both sides. Zoabi’s ingenious satire exudes a deadpan audacity that’s impossible to resist, while Nashef’s outwardly unflappable middleman grounds this battle of ideologies in irresistible comic pragmatism. More information

Jazz It Up Mondays at Open Stage
Jazz Monday, August 26, 2019
8:00pm to 11:30pm
Open Stage Club, 2325 Galiano Street
The MJC Monday Night Rent Party starting at 8pm is South Florida's highest caliber weekly jazz event, with great musicians every week, a great piano, a great sound system, and a great audience which is there for the music. More information

AD LIB restaurant in Coral Gables

Tuesday, August 27


City Commission Meeting
City of Coral Gables Tuesday, August 27, 2019
8:30am to 3:00pm
Coral Gables City Hall, 405 Biltmore Way
The Coral Gables Commission meets twice a month to conduct official city business. Pre-meeting presentations will be held in the Courtyard at 8:30am. The Commission meeting begins at 9am at Commission Chambers at City Hall, 405 Biltmore Way. More information

Plomo Tequila & Taco Bar Tuesday Specials
Plomo Tequila & Taco Bar Tuesday, August 27, 2019
12:00pm to 11:30pm
Plomo Tequila & Taco Bar, 230 Miracle Mile
Enjoy drink specials all day -- every Tuesday -- at Plomo Tequila & Taco Bar at 230 Miracle Mile. More information

Half-Off Happy Hour at JohnMartin's
JohnMartin's Irish Pub and Restaurant Tuesday, August 27, 2019
4:00pm to 7:00pm
JohnMartin’s Irish Pub and Restaurant, 253 Miracle Mile
Enjoy half-off all well drinks, house wine and draft beer at John Martins Monday through Friday from 4 to 7pm. Groups of ten or more guests receive an extra hour of discounted drinks (until 8pm), as long as all ten guests arrive before 6:30pm. More information

Schnitzel Fiesta Tuesday at the Bierhaus
Bierhaus Schnitzel Fiesta Tuesday, August 27, 2019
5:00pm to 11:00pm
Fritz and Franz Bierhaus, 60 Merrick Way
Enjoy the famous Wienerschnitzel (pork) or Jaegrschnitzel (chicken) -- two for the price of one -- at Fritz and Franz Bierhaus, 60 Merrick Way every Tuesday evening. More information

Jam and Open Mic Night
Open Stage Club Tuesday, August 27, 2019
7:00pm to 11:00pm
Open Stage Club, 2325 Galiano Street
Open Stage Club presents Jam and Open Mic Night every Tuesday, gathering at 7pm for signups and networking. Music starts at 8pm with Happy Hour Special from 7 to 8pm. More information

Tel Aviv on Fire
Coral Gables Art Cinema Tuesday, August 27, 2019
7:45pm to 9:30pm
Gables Art Cinema, 260 Aragon Avenue
One of the most irreverent cinematic spins on the Israeli–Palestinian conflict, the latest from writer-director Sameh Zoabi follows a fledgling soap-opera scenarist (Kais Nashif) tasked with concocting plot twists to suit riveted viewers on both sides. Zoabi’s ingenious satire exudes a deadpan audacity that’s impossible to resist, while Nashef’s outwardly unflappable middleman grounds this battle of ideologies in irresistible comic pragmatism. More information

Alma de Tango at the Biltmore
Tango Tuesday, August 27, 2019
8:00pm to 11:00pm
Biltmore Hotel, 1200 Anastasia Avenue
Enjoy authentic Argentine Tango and Milonga classes at the Biltmore Hotel with IDO World Tango Champion Monica Llobet. More information

JohnMartin's Irish Pub and Restaurant

Wednesday Movie Night at the Galleria


Wednesday, August 28


Wine Down Wednesdays at Books & Books
Wine Down Wednesdays at Books & Books Wednesday, August 28, 2019
12:00pm to 10:00pm
Books & Books, 265 Aragon Avenue
The Café at Books & Books offers a 50% discount on all bottles of wine, all day Wednesday. Meet up with friends for Wine Down Wednesday in the Gables to enjoy the great selection and discount. More information

Half-Off Happy Hour at JohnMartin's
JohnMartin's Irish Pub and Restaurant Wednesday, August 28, 2019
4:00pm to 7:00pm
JohnMartin’s Irish Pub and Restaurant, 253 Miracle Mile
Enjoy half-off all well drinks, house wine and draft beer at John Martins Monday through Friday from 4 to 7pm. Groups of ten or more guests receive an extra hour of discounted drinks (until 8pm), as long as all ten guests arrive before 6:30pm. More information

Miami Backgammon Group weekly events
Backgammon Wednesday, August 28, 2019
6:30pm to 8:30pm
Rice Mediterranean Kitchen, 164 Giralda Ave
The Miami Backgammon Club meets each Wednesday at Rice Mediterranean Kitchen on Giralda Plaza (164 Giralda Avenue) at 6:30pm. Tournaments begin at 7pm, plus live play, hosted by Leo Bueno. More information

Wednesday Jazz Nights at JohnMartins
Jazz Nights at JohnMartin's on Wednesday Wednesday, August 28, 2019
6:30pm to 9:00pm
JohnMartin’s Irish Pub and Restaurant, 253 Miracle Mile
Enjoy Happy Hour drink specials starting at 6:30 with Live Jazz Music until 9pm at JohnMartin's Irish Pub and Restaurant on Miracle Mile every Wednesday evening. Jazz Nights features some of the most talented musicians in a town known for great Jazz. More information

Movie Night at the Galleria
Movie Night at the Galleria Wednesday, August 28, 2019
6:30pm to 9:00pm
Hotel Colonnade, 180 Aragon Avenue
Gather the family on Wednesday evenings for some great free entertainment as the Hotel Colonnade presents Movie Night at the Galleria, featuring a range of favorite flicks, from classic movies to new hits. Enjoy light bites, beverages and fantastic movies in this elegant setting. Admission is complimentary, so bring your friends and family. More information

Lecture featuring Gale S. Nelson
lecture podium Wednesday, August 28, 2019
6:30pm to 8:30pm
Coral Gables Museum, 285 Aragon Avenue
Attend the museum's Last Wednesday of the Month Lecture Series featuring Gale S. Nelson, from 6:30 to 8:30pm. Gale’s professional career includes over 20 years of nonprofit management and leadership experience. In 2018, he was selected by the Harvard Business School to participate in the strategic perspectives in nonprofit management for CEOs from around the world. More information

Tel Aviv on Fire
Coral Gables Art Cinema Wednesday, August 28, 2019
7:45pm to 9:30pm
Gables Art Cinema, 260 Aragon Avenue
One of the most irreverent cinematic spins on the Israeli–Palestinian conflict, the latest from writer-director Sameh Zoabi follows a fledgling soap-opera scenarist (Kais Nashif) tasked with concocting plot twists to suit riveted viewers on both sides. Zoabi’s ingenious satire exudes a deadpan audacity that’s impossible to resist, while Nashef’s outwardly unflappable middleman grounds this battle of ideologies in irresistible comic pragmatism. More information

Wild Fork Foods in Coral Gables

Thursday, August 29


Half-Off Happy Hour at JohnMartin's
JohnMartin's Irish Pub and Restaurant Thursday, August 29, 2019
4:00pm to 7:00pm
JohnMartin’s Irish Pub and Restaurant, 253 Miracle Mile
Enjoy half-off all well drinks, house wine and draft beer at John Martins Monday through Friday from 4 to 7pm. Groups of ten or more guests receive an extra hour of discounted drinks (until 8pm), as long as all ten guests arrive before 6:30pm. More information

Bar 50 Happy Hour at the Hyatt
Bar 50 Happy Hour at the Hyatt Thursday, August 29, 2019
4:00pm to 8:00pm
Hyatt Regency Hotel, 50 Alhambra Plaza
Be a part of the action at Bar 50's famous Happy Hour, located inside the Hyatt Regency Coral Gables Hotel. Locals and guests alike indulge in traditional Spanish dishes with bold Miami flavors while enjoying the surrounding décor that embraces the Mediterranean culture of the area. More information

Noche Latina at Zucca
Zucca Restaurant, Coral Gables Thursday, August 29, 2019
7:00pm to 11:00pm
Zucca, 162 Alcazar Ave
Enjoy a lively night with live music from Luis Bofill and Guarachamos paired with soul-satisfying, authentic Italian cuisine, fine wines and craft cocktails, on Thursdays from 7 to 11pm at Zucca. More information

Senator Jeff Merkley - America Is Better Than This
Books & Books Thursday, August 29, 2019
7:30pm to 9:00pm
Congregation Church, 3010 De Soto Boulevard
An exposé and cry of outrage at the cruelty and chaos the Trump administration has wrought at the border with child separations, border blockades, and a massive gulag of child prisons housing thousands. More information

Tel Aviv on Fire
Coral Gables Art Cinema Thursday, August 29, 2019
7:45pm to 9:30pm
Gables Art Cinema, 260 Aragon Avenue
One of the most irreverent cinematic spins on the Israeli–Palestinian conflict, the latest from writer-director Sameh Zoabi follows a fledgling soap-opera scenarist (Kais Nashif) tasked with concocting plot twists to suit riveted viewers on both sides. Zoabi’s ingenious satire exudes a deadpan audacity that’s impossible to resist, while Nashef’s outwardly unflappable middleman grounds this battle of ideologies in irresistible comic pragmatism. More information

Thursday Ladies Night at Seek & Find
cocktails Thursday, August 29, 2019
8:00pm to 11:30pm
Seek & Find, 2530 Ponce de Leon Blvd
Starting at 8pm, enjoy music by notable DJs, small bites and drink specials -- with half off cocktails at Seek & Find for ladies all night long -- featuring cocktail culture with casual gastronomy, art and a rotation of top DJs. It’s a culinary and social retreat for bon vivants looking to break away from everyday life. More information

Jueves de Descargar at Amore
dinner and music Thursday, August 29, 2019
8:30pm to 10:00pm
Amore Restaurant Bar, 94 Miracle Mile
Enjoy live music by Ana Maria Perera every Thursday from 8:30 to 10pm at Amore Restaurant Bar. Enjoy dishes prepared with love, in an ambiance filled with passion, celebrating the rich history of Italy, its culture, food and people. More information

Mizzen+Main - Shops at Merrick Park, Coral Gables

Friday, August 30


Half-Off Happy Hour at JohnMartin's
JohnMartin's Irish Pub and Restaurant Friday, August 30, 2019
4:00pm to 7:00pm
JohnMartin’s Irish Pub and Restaurant, 253 Miracle Mile
Enjoy half-off all well drinks, house wine and draft beer at John Martins Monday through Friday from 4 to 7pm. Groups of ten or more guests receive an extra hour of discounted drinks (until 8pm), as long as all ten guests arrive before 6:30pm. More information

Miracle Mile Live Music Series
Music On The Mile Friday, August 30, 2019
7:00pm to 10:00pm
Miracle Mile East, 50 Miracle Mile
Every Friday evening, enjoy Miracle Mile Live Music Series -- live music performances from 7 to 10pm on each block of Miracle Mile -- brought to you free by the City of Coral Gables and the Business Improvement District. More information

Live Music in the Courtyard at Books & Books
Music Friday, August 30, 2019
7:30pm to 11:30pm
Books & Books, 265 Aragon Avenue
Enjoy live music in the courtyard of Books & Books every Friday and Saturday evening from 7:30 to 11:30pm, featuring some of South Florida's finest musical talent. More information

Verano Flamenco at Bellmónt
Flamenco Dancers Friday, August 30, 2019
8:30pm to 10:30pm
Bellmont Restaurant, 339 Miracle Mile
Claudia and Sergio Catalina Bellmónt have announced Friday flamenco shows at 8:30pm at Bellmónt Spanish Restaurant, featuring Salvador de Angela from Spain on Cante and Percussion; Maria Mercedes from Cuba on Baile; and Gabriel Simoes from Brazil on Toque. More information

Karaoke at JohnMartin's On The Mile
Karaoke at JohnMartin's On The Mile Friday, August 30, 2019
10:00pm to 2:00am
JohnMartin’s Irish Pub and Restaurant, 253 Miracle Mile
Every Friday evening from 10pm to 2am, sing your heart out at JohnMartin's Irish Pub and Restaurant's Karaoke Night. Enjoy drink specials as well as some of the best pub food in South Florida at this award-winning authentic Irish pub. JohnMartin's Irish Pub and Restaurant is located at 253 Miracle Mile. More information

Zucca Italian Restaurant and Bar at The Hotel St. Michel in Coral Gables

Saturday, August 31


Kids: Storytime and Craft at Books & Books
Books & Books Saturday, August 31, 2019
10:00am to 11:30am
Books & Books, 265 Aragon Avenue
Every Saturday at 10am, bring the family to Books & Books for free Storytime and Craft programs. Children of all ages are invited with their parents to read a book, browse the shelves of this delightful book store and have some literary fun with the crew. More information

Downtown Walking Tour
Saturday Morning Downtown Walking Tour Saturday, August 31, 2019
11:00am to 12:30pm
Coral Gables Museum, 285 Aragon Avenue
Enjoy a pleasant stroll through the bustling business district of Coral Gables, starting at 11am at the museum, with the historic downtown walking tour. More information

Saturday Friends Lunch at Zucca
Lunch WIth Friends Saturday, August 31, 2019
11:30am to 5:00pm
Zucca, 162 Alcazar Ave
Savor the best of what the weekend has to offer with a group lunch at Zucca. Enjoy an opportunity to mix and match from a selection of authentic Italian dishes, served family-style for $50 per person. More information

Coral Gables 'Creating the Dream' Tour
George Merrick of Coral Gables Saturday, August 31, 2019
1:00pm to 2:00pm
Coral Gables Museum, 285 Aragon Avenue
The ongoing exhibit of Coral Gables history in the Betty and L. D. Pankey Gallery and Coral Gables Galleries -- Creating the Dream -- includes a tour every Saturday at 1pm. An introductory exhibition about Coral Gables' founder and developer, George Merrick, his family and other visionaries who helped him turn his dream of a place where "your castles in Spain are made real" into reality. More information

Live Music in the Courtyard at Books & Books
Music Saturday, August 31, 2019
7:30pm to 11:30pm
Books & Books, 265 Aragon Avenue
Enjoy live music in the courtyard of Books & Books every Friday and Saturday evening from 7:30 to 11:30pm, featuring some of South Florida's finest musical talent. More information

Flamenco Saturdays at La Taberna Giralda
Flamenco Dancers Saturday, August 31, 2019
8:30pm to 11:00pm
La Taberna Giralda, 254 Giralda Ave
La Taberna Giralda has Flamenco Dinner shows every Saturday, starting at 8:30pm. Experience the great energy and indulge in delicious Spanish treats. More information

Late Saturday Happy Hour at JohnMartin's
JohnMartin's Irish Pub and Restaurant Saturday, August 31, 2019
10:00pm to 11:30pm
JohnMartin’s Irish Pub and Restaurant, 253 Miracle Mile
Enjoy late night happy hour at JohnMartin's -- with half-off well drinks, house wine by the glass, and draft beers, every Saturday evening from 10pm to midnight. More information

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