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June 2019
Coral Gables Restaurant Week
Enjoy creative, discounted menus at your favorite Gables locations like Ad Lib, Bulla Gastrobar, Christy’s, Zucca and more. Though termed Restaurant Week, it’s really almost all of the month of June. The 12th Annual Coral Gables Restaurant Week kicks off June 3 and goes through the 23, giving you plenty of time to eat your way through the downtown. Bon appetit! Check http://restaurantweek.shopcoralgables.com for participating restaurants.
The Art of Compassion
Opening June 7 at the Coral Gables Museum, The Art of Compassion showcases the work of 20 photographers, portraying formerly incarcerated women. Their artwork follows these women as they are reintegrated into society. The subjects also give their testimonies via text, film and an installation. There is even an interactive component of the exhibition that will pop up on visitors’ smartphones throughout the show. 285 Aragon Ave. www.coralgablesmuseum.org. 305.603.8067. On view through Sept. 23.
Frost Chopin Festival
A 10-day celebration of Chopin’s music featuring world-class artists from around the globe. This year’s festival featured pianists Dina Yoffe and Kevin Kenner and a special Nocturne concert. Kicks off on June 23 with the Escher String Quartet at the UM Gusman Concert Hall. 1314 Miller Dr. 305.284.2438. Go to www.frostchopinfestival.com for the full schedule and to purchase tickets.
Fine Scotch and Cigar Tasting
Enjoy a pairing between Macallan single malt whiskey and Davidoff cigars, one of the world’s finest luxury cigar brands. Thurs., June 20 at the Biltmore Pool Lawn. 7 – 8:30 p.m. RSVP required and must be 21 to attend. 1200 Anastasia Ave. www.biltmorehotel.com. 855.454.0196. Tickets: $40, member tickets: $30.
Sixteen Candles
Samantha Baker is ready to make the most of her 16th birthday… if only someone in her family would remember it! She’s your average teen: enduring creepy freshmen, spoiled siblings, confused parents and the “Big Blonde on Campus” who stands between her and the boy of her dreams. Catch this classic film at theCoral Gables Art Cinema as part of their After Hours series. Sat. Jun. 22 at 11:30 p.m. 260 Aragon Ave. www.gablescinema.com. 786.472.2249. Tickets: $8. Tickets include a free popcorn and happy hour.
Dave Evans in Exclusive and Intimate Concert
Dave Evans, the original recording vocalist for AC/DC, will be performing AC/DC as well as his own music for the first time ever in Miami. An exclusive show that no rock fan will want to miss. Thurs. June 27 at the Open Stage Club. 2325 Galiano St. www.openstageclub.com 305.441.7902. Doors open at 8 p.m. Tickets: $20.
