October Best Bets

The Jerry Herman Theatre presents Treasure Island: A New Adventure, a fast-paced adaptation of the classic pirate tale inspired by Robert Louis Stevenson’s characters. Follow Jim Hawkins, his mother Ruth, and a crew of heroes, rogues, and pirates on a journey to Skull Island in search of buried treasure. 

Tickets $27-$30.
Jerry Herman Theatre,
1312 Miller Dr.
theatre.as.miami.edu

GableStage presents A Dose of Fun: The Wonder Show!, a family- friendly performance with puppetry, music, and interactive play. The show follows Chef Kitty on a magical adventure with knights, pirates, mermaids, and a friendly dragon, followed by a talkback and puppet-making workshop.

Tickets $5.
GableStage at The Biltmore
1200 Anastasia Ave.
gablestage.org

Selected by Books & Books maestro Mitchell Kaplan, John Cassavetes’s “A Woman Under the Influence” is perhaps the most important examination of mental health ever captured onscreen. Part of the Movies We Love series, this tough but delicate masterpiece holds no punches. 

Tickets $11.75, $8 for members.
Coral Gables Art Cinema
260 Aragon Ave.
Gablescinema.com

Venetian Pool opens for its annual dog swim, giving pups a chance to splash around the historic pool before the season ends. The event includes separate sessions for small and large dogs, with proof of current rabies vaccination required.

Tickets $15 per dog and $12 per person.
2701 De Soto Blvd.
coralgables.com/events/paws-pool

GableStage presents Weather Girl, Brian Watkins’ dark comedy about a California TV meteorologist trying to keep a sunny attitude while reporting on a world in crisis. The show runs Sept. 25 to Oct. 18, with a special Oct. 4 post-show conversation, Beyond the Forecast: Climate, Communication, and the Future We Share, presented by MOSAIC Miami after the Sunday matinee.

Tickets $70 to $80. GableStage at The Biltmore
1200 Anastasia Ave.
gablestage.org 

Actors’ Playhouse presents a family-friendly musical adaptation of The Wizard of Oz, following Dorothy, the Scarecrow, the Tin Man, and the Cowardly Lion on their journey through Oz. Oct. 6-31, Saturdays at 2 pm, with a sensory-inclusive performance Oct. 18 at 2 pm and weekday school matinees at 10:30 am. 

Tickets $30 to $35.
Actors’ Playhouse at the Miracle Theatre
280 Miracle Mile.
actorsplayhouse.org

Actors’ Playhouse presents Jekyll & Hyde, the Gothic musical thriller based on Robert Louis Stevenson’s classic story. Follow Dr. Henry Jekyll as he attempts to separate good from evil – unleashing a dangerous alter ego. A pop-rock score includes “This Is the Moment” and “Someone Like You.” 

Tickets $40 to $100.
Actors’ Playhouse at the Miracle Theatre
280 Miracle Mile.
actorsplayhouse.org

The Henry Mancini Institute Big Band celebrates the music of Henry Mancini with new arrangements created by members of the ensemble.

Free
Knight Center for Music Innovation
Newman Recital Hall, 5513 San Amaro Dr.
frost-music-live.miami.edu

Time of Harmony presents violinist Eric Silberger in a classical concert featuring Vivaldi’s The Four Seasons, one of the most recognizable works in the classical repertoire. Amanda Kobayashi Nunez joins as special guest violinist for the evening.

Tickets $28 to $53.
Sanctuary of the Arts
410 Andalusia Ave.
ci.ovationtix.com

Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden “Orchids in October” is a weekend for orchid lovers. The annual fall event features orchids from specialty vendors and a full day surrounded by some of the world’s most striking blooms. 

Tickets $27.95 for adults, $20.95 for seniors, $14.95 for children ages 3 to 11
members free
Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden
10901 Old Cutler Rd.
fairchildgarden.org 

An exceptional evening of lush ambiance, flavor, and community featuring fine wines, delectable bites, a silent auction, entertainment, and networking, all to benefit Legal Services of Greater Miami.

Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden, 10901 Old
Cutler Rd. Tickets start at $150.
Legalservicesmiami.org/events

“The President’s Own” United States Marine Band comes to the University of Miami for a rare performance by the nation’s oldest professional musical organization. 

Free
Gusman Concert Hall, 1314 Miller Dr.
frost-music-live.miami.edu

Brazilian tenor Thiago Arancam performs a concert of opera, Broadway, and classic songs, bringing the voice that has taken him to major stages in Europe and the U.S. to Coral Gables. The program blends dramatic, familiar, and romantic music for an evening of timeless favorites. 

Tickets $48 to $63
Sanctuary of the Arts
410 Andalusia Ave.
ci.ovationtix.com 

Ride through Pinewood Cemetery for a spin focused on local history and the city’s oldest burial ground. Presented by Bike Walk Coral Gables in partnership with the Coral Gables Museum, the tour begins at the museum and includes museum admission. Riders must bring their own bikes.

Tickets $10; $5 for museum members and children under 12.
Coral Gables Museum
285 Aragon Ave.
coralgablesmuseum.org

Acclaimed pianist Gerald Clayton joins the Grammy-nominated Frost Jazz Orchestra, directed by John Daversa, for an evening of jazz at its finest.

Tickets $25-$40
Gusman Concert Hall, 1314 Miller Dr.
frost-music-live.miami.edu