Coral Gables Magazine

South Florida Symphony Summer Music Series
2026-06-25 19:30 (America/Halifax) | Coral Gables Museum, 285 Aragon Avenue
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South Florida Symphony presents its Summer With the Symphony Chamber Music Series, supported in part by the City of Coral Gables. This chamber music performance features violinist Huifang Chen, cellist Christopher Glansdorp, and pianist Catherine Lan.

The program includes Louise Farrenc’s “Piano Trio No. 2, Op. 34” and Dora Pejačević’s “Piano Trio, Op. 29,” two works written for piano, violin, and cello. Following the concert, guests are invited to attend a meet-and-greet reception with the musicians featuring prosecco spritzers and desserts.

South Florida Symphony Orchestra is offering Coral Gables residents a 50 percent discount on tickets for the “Whispering Waters” performance. Tickets are available for $17.50 plus fees with promo code GABLES. The discount applies only to individual tickets for this performance and does not apply to the three-concert package.

Langston Hughes II at the Congregational Church
2026-06-25 19:30 | Coral Gables Congregational Church, 3010 De Soto Blvd.
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Saxophonist Langston Hughes II leads an evening of traditional jazz joined by William Hill III on piano, Eytan Schillinger-Hyman on bass, and Beckett Miles on drums.

The performance will feature the quartet in a program centered on traditional jazz repertoire, highlighting Hughes’ work as an emerging artist alongside a group of accomplished musicians. Audiences can expect an evening of ensemble playing, improvisation, and classic jazz influences.

Flavors of the Gables
2026-06-25 19:00 - 21:00 | Coral Gables Country Club, 997 North Greenway Drive, Coral Gables
Flavors of the Gables returns as a tasting event showcasing restaurants and food vendors from across Coral Gables. Held at the Coral Gables Golf & Country Club, the event serves as the kickoff to Taste the Gables Restaurant Month and brings together local restaurants for an evening of food and beverage sampling.

Participating restaurants include Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar, Fontana at The Biltmore Hotel, La Rosa Gastrobar, Salumeria 104, El Ñaño, La Taberna Giralda, Costazul, Tullio Ristorante Italiano, Five Iron Golf, Cantina León, Talavera Cocina Mexicana, Francesco, Belluz Pizza, Rivareno Gelato, Gelato E Macchiato (Quore), Pinecrest Bakery, Oakberry, and additional vendors to be announced.

Admission includes access to tasting stations and beverage samples throughout the event. Guests will also have access to a Johnnie Walker bar.

The 5 Questions for Ethical Decisions | An Evening with David W. Miller
2026-06-25 18:30 | Books & Books, 265 Aragon Ave., Coral Gables, FL, 33143
David W. Miller discusses his new book, “The 5 Questions for Ethical Decisions,” which offers a framework for navigating ethical challenges in professional and personal life. Drawing on decades of experience teaching ethics, leadership, and professional responsibility, Miller explores practical strategies for making values-based decisions and avoiding common ethical pitfalls. Admission is free and books will be available for purchase.

The Reading Party
2026-06-24 20:00 | Books & Books, 265 Aragon Ave., Coral Gables, FL, 33143
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The (Silent) Reading Party celebrates its first anniversary with an evening of reading, conversation, and community. Guests are invited to bring a book or choose one from the available selection and spend 30 to 60 minutes reading in a relaxed group setting before gathering to discuss what they’ve been reading. Hosted by Alyssa Expósito of the Books & Books Literary Foundation, the event is free and open to the public. RSVP is required as space is limited.

The Elevated Table Comes to The Burrow
2026-06-24 18:30 | The Burrow, 94 Miracle Mile, Florida, 33134, United States
The Burrow hosts The Elevated Table, a one-night vegan dining experience presented by Chefs Erica and Gabriel of 2TheRoots. The multi-course dinner highlights plant-based cuisine through a menu built around mushrooms, fruits, vegetables, grains, and herbs, showcasing a range of culinary techniques and seasonal ingredients.

Designed for both longtime vegans and those interested in exploring plant-based dining, the event focuses on the versatility of ingredients sourced from nature while encouraging conversation around food, sustainability, and creativity in the kitchen. Ticket admission includes the dinner menu and unlimited house beer, wine, sake, and cocktails. Additional beverages from the full bar and bottle wine selections will be available for purchase. Doors open at 6 pm, allowing guests to enjoy drinks and music before dinner service begins.

An Evening with CJ Leede in conversation with Victoria Menendez
2026-06-24 18:30 | Books & Books, 265 Aragon Ave., Coral Gables, FL, 33143
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CJ Leede discusses her latest novel, Headlights, a horror thriller following an FBI agent drawn back to Denver when a series of disturbing cases resurfaces. As victims are found with no memory of how they arrived and evidence links the crimes to his past, he must confront long-buried trauma while investigating a growing mystery. Victoria Menendez of Books & Books will moderate the conversation. Admission is free and books will be available for purchase.

Brazil vs Scotland 1974 and 2026
2026-06-24 16:00 - 21:00 | Coral Gables Museum, 285 Aragon Avenue
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Coral Gables Museum will host a public viewing of the FIFA World Cup 2026 match between Brazil and Scotland. The event is presented in conjunction with “Diplomacy and The Beautiful Game,” an exhibition organized by the museum in partnership with the Consulates General of Brazil in Miami and Glasgow, and in collaboration with the Stirling Smith Art Gallery and Museum and Museu Pelé.

Before the match, guests can attend a screening of “Only a Game” (1974), a BBC documentary that follows the national teams of Brazil and Scotland in the lead-up to their World Cup meeting in Germany.

The exhibition explores the role of football in connecting people, cultures, and nations across five centuries through historical objects, artwork, and related materials.

Doors open at 4 pm. The documentary screening runs from 4:30 to 5:15 pm, followed by the live viewing of Brazil vs. Scotland at 6 p.m. The match is expected to conclude at approximately 8 pm.

The Certified Truffle Experience™ | Hosted with Savini Tartufi from Italy
2026-06-24 16:00 - 17:30 | Truffle Temptations, 2333 Salzedo St unit a, Coral Gables, Florida, 33134, United States
Truffle Temptations and the Savini Tartufi family of Tuscany, Italy, will host an interactive truffle tasting and educational experience focused on the history, production, and culinary uses of Italian truffles.

Guests will participate in guided tastings featuring fresh truffles, truffle-infused dishes, and pairing demonstrations. The program also includes aroma identification challenges, fresh truffle shaving demonstrations, discussions of Italian truffle hunting traditions, and presentations about the Savini family’s truffle business, which dates to 1920.

Attendees will have opportunities to purchase truffle products and participate in photo experiences throughout the evening. At the conclusion of the event, participants will receive a “Certified Truffle Lover™” certificate.

Space is limited to maintain a small-group format.

Roman Holiday
2026-06-24 10:00 - 12:00 | Coral Gables Branch Library, 3443 Segovia Street
Belgian-born actor Audrey Hepburn holds the hand of American actor Gregory Peck in a still from the film “Roman Holiday,” directed by William Wyler in 1953. (Paramount Pictures / Getty Images)

The Coral Gables Branch Library will screen the 1953 film Roman Holiday, starring Audrey Hepburn and Gregory Peck. The Academy Award-winning film follows a European princess who leaves her official goodwill tour in Rome to explore the city anonymously. During her visit, she meets an American newspaperman who introduces her to some of the city’s most notable landmarks. Audrey Hepburn received the Academy Award for Best Actress for her performance. For more information, contact the Coral Gables Branch Library at 305-442-8706 or capleybr@mdpls.org.

Mainly Mozart Festival 2026: THREE VISIONS OF THE SONATA
2026-06-21 19:30 - 21:30 | Knight Center for Music Innovation, 5513 San Amaro Drive
Winner of the 2025 Long-Thibaud International Piano Competition, pianist Saehyun Kim has quickly drawn international attention for the refinement, color, and expressive depth of his playing. Praised by Diapason as “an exceptional artist” and by Le Figaro for his “stunning profusion of colors,” Kim has appeared at major venues in the U.S., France, Austria, South Korea, and Japan, and is currently based in Boston, where he studies in the Harvard/NEC dual degree program.

In this richly contrasted recital, Kim brings together three masterworks that reveal the piano’s many voices. Schubert’s Sonata in G major, D. 894 unfolds with spacious lyricism, serenity, and quiet nobility. After intermission, Mozart’s Piano Sonata in B-flat major, K. 281 offers wit, elegance, and youthful brilliance, before Chopin’s Piano Sonata No. 2 in B-flat minor brings the evening to a powerful close — a work of turbulence, poetry, and haunting inevitability.

Program Schubert: Piano Sonata No. 18 in G Major, D. 894 Mozart: Piano Sonata No. 3 in B-flat Major, K. 281 Chopin: Piano Sonata No. 2 in B-flat minor, Op. 35

Frost Chopin Academy & Festival: Ted Rosenthal Trio - "Classics Reimagined: Impromp2”
2026-06-21 16:00 | UM Gusman Concert Hall, 1314 Miller Drive
The Frost Chopin Academy & Festival concludes with a performance by the Ted Rosenthal Trio. Pianist and composer Ted Rosenthal will present selections from his album “Classics Reimagined: Impromp2,” which reinterprets themes by composers including Frédéric Chopin, Johannes Brahms, and Antonín Dvořák through the format of a jazz trio.

The program will also feature music from Rosenthal’s album “High Standards” as well as original compositions from “The Ted Rosenthal Songbook.” Known for blending elements of classical music and jazz, Rosenthal’s work explores how familiar melodies and themes can be adapted through improvisation and contemporary arrangements.

The concert will open with performances by selected participants of the Academy, who will perform works by Chopin.

Serving as the closing event of the festival, the performance brings together classical repertoire and jazz interpretation through a program of arrangements and original compositions.

Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade + BBQ
2026-06-21 11:00 - 12:00 | Coral Gables Art Cinema, 260 Aragon Ave.
Celebrate Father’s Day with a BBQ reception at 11:00 am. followed by a noon screening of “Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade.” Starring Harrison Ford and Sean Connery, the film follows Indiana Jones as he searches for the Holy Grail while attempting to rescue his father from kidnappers. Guests may purchase Film + BBQ tickets for both experiences.

Father’s Day at The Biltmore
2026-06-21 10:00 - 14:00 | Fontana Restaurant, 1200 Anastasia Ave Ste C, Coral Gables, Florida, 33134, United States
Fontana Restaurant at the Biltmore will host a Father’s Day brunch featuring an extensive buffet menu. Offerings include seafood and caviar stations with fresh oysters, smoked salmon, ceviche, and caviar, along with carving stations serving prime roasted sirloin, leg of lamb, and pork belly porchetta.

Additional selections include Eggs Benedict, fresh pasta dishes such as Truffle Cacio e Pepe Bucatini, king crab, and a variety of brunch favorites. Dessert offerings include a chocolate fountain, fresh waffles, Bananas Foster, and an assortment of pastries and sweets.

Jazz Night
2026-06-20 20:00 | The Globe, 377 Alhambra Circle
The Globe’s beloved Saturday jazz nights are still going strong, drawing music lovers to one of Coral Gables’ most iconic live music venues. Expect a high-energy blend of Afro-Cuban rhythms and vibrant jazz in an intimate, old-world setting. Since 1996, this neighborhood staple has spotlighted everything from straight-ahead jazz to reggae. No cover charge. Tables available for dinner reservations of four or more.

An Evening with Lauren Okie in conversation with Asha Elias
2026-06-20 18:00 | Books & Books, 265 Aragon Ave., Coral Gables, FL, 33143
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Lauren Okie discusses her debut novel, “Tropesick,” a romance about two childhood neighbors who reunite to ghostwrite a love story for a bestselling author at a secluded Hamptons estate. As they work together, familiar romance tropes begin unfolding in their own lives, forcing them to confront a shared past and unresolved feelings. Author Asha Elias will moderate the conversation. Ticket purchase includes admission and one copy of the book.

Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown
2026-06-20 17:45 | Coral Gables Art Cinema, 260 Aragon Ave.
A screening of Pedro Almodóvar’s “Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown,” the Academy Award-nominated 1988 comedy. Set in Madrid, the film follows three women whose lives intersect amid romantic turmoil, misunderstandings, and increasingly chaotic circumstances. Starring Carmen Maura, Antonio Banderas, María Barranco, Fernando Guillén, and Julieta Serrano.

Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf?
2026-06-20 14:45 | Coral Gables Art Cinema, 260 Aragon Ave.
A 60th anniversary screening of the 1966 film “Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf?” follows a history professor and his wife as they host a younger couple new to the university faculty. Over the course of an evening fueled by drinks and conversation, long-buried tensions, personal conflicts, and uncomfortable truths emerge.

Freedom Plane National Tour: Documents That Forged A Nation
2026-06-20 11:00 - 2026-07-05 16:30 | Museum of Miami, 101 W Flager St, Miami, Florida, 33130, United States
The Freedom Plane National Tour stops at the Museum of Miami from June 20 through July 5, bringing one of the most significant traveling exhibitions in recent memory to South Florida. Freedom Plane: Documents That Forged a Nation showcases rare historical documents central to the American story, and admission to the exhibition is included with general museum entry.

Advance tickets are strongly recommended to guarantee access on your preferred date. Same-day, walk-up tickets are available at no charge on a first-come, first-served basis, but entry is not guaranteed once the exhibition reaches capacity. Museum Members receive free admission year-round; sign in during checkout to apply your discount or join at museumofmiami.org/membership.

Plan your visit with these important details in mind: lines close at 4:30 pm, and entry is not guaranteed for arrivals after 4:00 pm even with an advance ticket. Re-entry is not permitted, and time inside the exhibition is limited to approximately 15 minutes to accommodate as many visitors as possible. Outdoor queuing and extended wait times are expected, particularly during peak hours.

Only clear bags (maximum 12″ x 6″ x 12″) are permitted inside the exhibition. No food, drinks, backpacks, or large personal items are allowed. Flash photography, selfie sticks, and livestreaming are prohibited. Service animals are welcome; pets and emotional support animals are not. Discounts, promotions, and group sales reservations are not available during the exhibition run, and parking validation will not be offered during this period.

For accessibility accommodations, including sign language interpreters or materials in accessible formats, contact the museum at least two weeks in advance by calling 305-375-1601, emailing accessibility@museumofmiami.org, or calling 711 via Florida Relay Service.

Euphoria Rooftop Party
2026-06-19 19:30 | Ivy Rooftop, 1350 South Dixie Highway, Coral Gables, Florida, 33146, United States
Ivy Rooftop will host the Euphoria Rooftop Party, an evening inspired by the visual style and aesthetics of the television series “Euphoria,” known for its bold fashion, colorful makeup, and vibrant nightlife imagery.

The event will feature music by DJ Aileen, who will provide a mix of dance, electronic, and contemporary tracks throughout the evening. Guests can also participate in a Speed Friending session hosted by Amigos Meet at 8 p.m., offering an opportunity to meet new people and make connections in a casual setting.

Attendees are encouraged to embrace the event’s theme by wearing colorful outfits, glittering accessories, creative makeup, and other fashion inspired by the show’s distinctive style. A costume contest will be held during the evening, with prizes awarded for standout looks.

The rooftop event will also feature cocktails, dancing, city views, and photo opportunities throughout the night.

Frost Chopin Academy & Festival: “In Harmony: Schumann, Chopin, & the Academy winners”
2026-06-19 19:00 | Knight Center for Music Innovation, 5513 San Amaro Drive
The Frost Chopin Academy & Festival presents an evening featuring the Apollon Musagète Quartet, Frost School of Music bassist Brian Powell, and the winners of the Academy’s chamber and concerto auditions.

The concert pairs established performers with emerging young musicians participating in the Academy. The program includes Robert Schumann’s “Piano Quintet in E-flat Major, Op. 44,” a cornerstone of the Romantic chamber music repertoire scored for piano and string quartet.

The evening will also feature one of Frédéric Chopin’s piano concerti, performed by the winner of the Academy’s concerto auditions. The specific concerto will be determined by the selected performer.

The concert highlights the Academy’s educational mission by providing young pianists the opportunity to perform alongside professional musicians in a collaborative setting.

The Apollon Musagète Quartet’s residency at the Frost Chopin Academy & Festival is presented in partnership with Friends of Chamber Music of Miami.

Unidentified
2026-06-19 18:30 | Coral Gables Art Cinema, 260 Aragon Ave.
A screening of a mystery film following Noelle Al Saffan, a 29-year-old woman who takes a clerical job digitizing police files after moving to a new city following her divorce. When an unidentified teenage girl is found dead in the desert, Noelle launches her own investigation, uncovering clues about the victim and the circumstances surrounding her death despite having no formal role in the case.

Gables Bike Tours : 250th Anniversary of Independence Day
2026-06-19 10:00 | Coral Gables Museum, 285 Aragon Avenue
Celebrate the 250th anniversary of American independence with a guided visit to local landmarks that reflect the patriotic history of Coral Gables and honor the community leaders who helped shape the city.

Frost Chopin Academy & Festival: Apollon Musagète Quartet - “Death and the Maiden”
2026-06-18 19:30 | Knight Center for Music Innovation, 5513 San Amaro Drive
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The Frost Chopin Academy & Festival presents the Apollon Musagète Quartet, a European chamber ensemble known for its performances of classical and contemporary string quartet repertoire.

The concert will open with performances by selected participants of the Academy, who will perform works by Frédéric Chopin. Following the student performances, the Apollon Musagète Quartet will present a program featuring Johann Sebastian Bach’s “Contrapunctus I” from “The Art of the Fugue” and Franz Schubert’s “String Quartet No. 14 in D Minor, D. 810,” commonly known as “Death and the Maiden.”

“Contrapunctus I” is one of the opening movements from Bach’s “The Art of the Fugue,” a collection that explores contrapuntal composition and fugue technique. Composed in 1824, Schubert’s “Death and the Maiden” is among the composer’s most frequently performed chamber works and takes its nickname from the second movement’s use of a theme from his earlier song of the same name.

The Apollon Musagète Quartet’s residency at the Frost Chopin Academy & Festival is presented in partnership with Friends of Chamber Music of Miami.

An Evening with Robert K. Brigham
2026-06-18 19:00 | Books & Books, 265 Aragon Ave., Coral Gables, FL, 33143
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Robert K. Brigham discusses his new book, “This Is a True War Story,” a memoir that explores his discovery that his biological father was Bruce Atwell, a renowned Marine combat photographer during the Vietnam War. Drawing from his experience as a historian and adoptee, Brigham examines family history, adoption, war, and the social forces that shape lives. Admission is free and books will be available for purchase.

Cuba in Angola at 50: Remembrance, Trauma, and the Afterlives of War
2026-06-18 14:00 - 15:00 | Online Event
Sponsored by the Cuban Heritage Collection, this online discussion examines the legacy of the Angolan Civil War and the experiences of Cubans who served in Angola between 1975 and 1991. Scholar María de los Ángeles Torres, journalist Ivette Leyva, and filmmaker Carla Valdés León will discuss memory, history, and the lasting impact of the conflict, followed by a Q&A with the audience. The conversation will be held in English and Spanish.

Frost Chopin Academy & Festival: Stars of the Academy
2026-06-17 19:30 | Knight Center for Music Innovation, 5513 San Amaro Drive
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The Frost Chopin Academy & Festival presents “Stars of the Academy,” an annual concert featuring some of the program’s youngest participants. The performance highlights emerging pianists through a program dedicated entirely to the music of Frédéric Chopin.

The concert will showcase a range of Chopin’s compositions, from shorter character pieces to technically demanding works, performed by students selected from the Academy. The event offers audiences an opportunity to hear how young musicians interpret the composer’s music while demonstrating the skills developed through their training and participation in the festival.

An Evening with Roland Betancourt in conversation with Didier Ghez
2026-06-17 19:00 | Books & Books, 265 Aragon Ave., Coral Gables, FL, 33143
Author Roland Betancourt will discuss his new book, “Disneyland and the Rise of Automation,” which examines the engineering and technological innovations that helped shape Disneyland during its first three decades of operation.

The book explores how Disney engineers adapted technologies originally developed for industrial manufacturing and military applications into theme park attractions. Betancourt traces the development of systems used in rides and exhibits, including the use of magnetic tape technology in the Enchanted Tiki Room and Programmable Logic Controllers in attractions such as the Matterhorn Bobsleds and Space Mountain. He also examines how these innovations influenced public perceptions of automation during the postwar era and places Disneyland’s technological developments within a broader history of automation, from factory production systems to artificial intelligence.

Betancourt is Chancellor’s Professor in the Department of Art History at the University of California, Irvine, and a 2023 Guggenheim Fellow. His previous books include “Byzantine Intersectionality: Sexuality, Gender, and Race in the Middle Ages” and “Performing the Gospels in Byzantium: Sight, Sound, and Space in the Divine Liturgy.”

The conversation will be moderated by Didier Ghez, president of the Hyperion Historical Alliance and author of numerous books on Disney history, including “Disneyland Paris: From Sketch to Reality, Disney’s Grand Tour,” “The Origins of Walt Disney’s True-Life Adventures,” and the “They Drew as They Pleased series.”

An Evening with Richard C. Harwood
2026-06-17 17:30 | Books & Books, 265 Aragon Ave., Coral Gables, FL, 33143
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Author Richard C. Harwood discusses the one-year anniversary of his book “The New Civic Path: Restoring Our Belief in One Another and Our Nation.” Harwood, founder and president of The Harwood Institute for Public Innovation, examines civic engagement, public trust, and community problem-solving. Miami-Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava will introduce the event, with Pat Morris, Senior Manager of Civic and Philanthropic Partnerships for Miami-Dade County, serving as moderator. The event is free and open to the public. Books will be available for purchase, and RSVP is requested. Seating is not guaranteed.

Silver Screen Mornings: Cat on a Hot Tin Roof
2026-06-17 10:00 - 12:00 | Coral Gables Art Cinema, 260 Aragon Ave.
Gables Cinema will screen “Cat on a Hot Tin Roof” (1958), directed by Richard Brooks and based on Tennessee Williams’ Pulitzer Prize-winning play. The film stars Paul Newman as Brick and Elizabeth Taylor as Maggie.

The story follows a married couple navigating personal and family tensions during a gathering at the Pollitt family estate. Burl Ives, Jack Carson, and Judith Anderson also star.

Cat on a Hot Tin Roof received six Academy Award nominations, including Best Picture, Best Actor for Paul Newman, Best Actress for Elizabeth Taylor, and Best Director for Richard Brooks.

Runtime is 108 minutes
