Best Bets For November Events
Frost Music Performances
Frost Music has an entire schedule of performances you can attend all month long such as “Winds – Frost Wind Ensemble” on November 13, “Jazz Composer Greats – Frost Jazz Vocal Ensemble” on November 16 and more! Visit www.frost-music-live.miami.edu for this month’s full schedule of classical pieces and ticket purchases.
North Gables Harvest Market
Coral Gables is proud to host its very first Harvest Market. Come and shop for locally grown produce, artisan foods, locally madearts & crafts and specialty products and service vendors. Enjoy live music, face painting, and seasonal crafts while you shop. The Harvest Market will take place Saturdays, November 6, 13, and 20, and December 4, 11, and 18 from 9 am to 2 pm at 140 Minorca Ave.
“The Price” At GableStage
For the first time since Covid-19, GableStage is back up and running, debuting the season with “The Price” running from November 12 to December 12. It’s a story about one son who abandons his dreams to support his father, and one son who does not. Find out what happens when they reunite thirty years later upon their father’s death and reexamine their decisions. Visit www.gablestage.org to purchase your tickets.
“Middletown” At Actors’ Playhouse
Actors’ Playhouse kicks off the Mainstage season with “Middletown,” beginning November 17 and running through December 12. Experience the stories of two couples and lifelong friends as they ride through the ups and downs of life together, with nationally known actors – Loretta Swit (“MASH”), Adrian Zmed (“T.J. Hooker”), Didi Conn (“Grease”) and Donny Most (“Happy Days”). Performances will be Wednesday through Saturday at 8 pm and Saturdays and Sundays at 2 pm. Visit www.actorsplayhouse.org for more information and ticket purchases.
Bob James at the Gardens
The jazz series at Pinecrest Gardens is back for its 12th season. And yes, it’s not in the Gables, but Pinecrest is right next door – and this is a worthy reason to cross the city limits. On November 13 at 8 pm, you can hear the cool sounds of Grammy-winning, smooth jazz progenitor Bob James (composer of the theme for TV show “Taxi”). In the Banyan Bowl, with no bad seats. 11000 Red Rd. Go to www.pinecrestgardens.org or call 305.350.0765 for tickets ($45– $55).
Shops at Merrick Park Tree Lighting Ceremony
And just like that, the Holidays are approaching. Celebrate the start of the season with the Shops at Merrick Park at their 18th annual Tree Lighting Ceremony on Thursday, November 18 at 6:00 pm. Bring the whole family and enjoy interactive activities, retailer pop-up stations, a visit from Santa Claus, and a live performance by Preston Howell, South Florida local and former contestant on NBC’s “The Voice”. 358 San Lorenzo Ave.
3rd Annual Dr. Schiff Senior Art Show
On Friday, November 19, come support the talents of local senior artists in photography, painting, drawing, hard and soft crafts at the 13th Annual Dr. Schiff Art Show. This complimentary showcase will take place from 6 pm to 8 pm at the Coral Gables Adult Activity Center, 2 Andalusia Ave. Awards will be announced at 7:30 pm.