Fontana offers three-course Miami Spice lunch and dinner menus Monday through Friday during August and September.
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Miami Spice at Fontana
Fontana offers three-course Miami Spice lunch and dinner menus Monday through Friday during August and September.
Mindfulness for Inner Resilience Fall 2026
University of Miami Libraries offers weekly online mindfulness sessions covering meditation, breathing, self-compassion, emotions, movement and other practices throughout fall 2026.
Free
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5 events,
Play for a Cause at Five Iron Golf Coral Gables
Five Iron Golf Coral Gables is raising funds for Nicklaus Children’s Hospital throughout September, with donations benefiting pediatric cancer patients and families.
Coral Gables Museum welcomes curator Dr. Francine Birbragher-Rozencwaig for a lecture exploring the history, traditions and cultural significance of Colombia’s
Free – $15
Books & Books presents author Carla Vass in conversation with Alexandra Wilkis Wilson for the release of her new novel, "Rally." The free event, presented in partnership with Miami Book Fair, begins at 7:00 pm.
Free
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5 events,
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Meet local police officers at Crema Gourmet at THesis Hotel from 9:00 to 11:00 am for Coffee with a Cop, featuring coffee, light snacks, and community conversation.
Free
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The Gables Good Government Committee hosts a public candidates forum at the Coral Gables Museum, featuring candidates for mayor and Commission Groups IV and V, with a reception, presentations, and audience questions.
Free
The award-winning Telegraph Quartet performs at Newman Recital Hall at 7:30 pm, featuring violinists Eric Chin and Joseph Maile, violist Pei-Ling Lin, and cellist Jeremiah Shaw.
$15 – $30
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7 events,
Filmmaker John Wilson attempts to use the Hallmark movie formula to create a documentary about concrete, exploring New York City, filmmaking, and the challenges of balancing creativity with commercial expectations.
$8 – $12.75
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Explore Coral Gables galleries and art venues during Gallery Night from 6:00 to 10:00 pm, featuring fine art and live music. Free trolley and Freebee transportation is available.
Free
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The Americas Collection Fine Art Gallery participates in Coral Gables Gallery Night from 6:00 to 10:00 pm, offering visitors an opportunity to explore its current exhibition while enjoying complimentary drinks and music.
Free
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7 events,
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Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden holds its annual Member's Day Plant Sale, featuring in-person plant shopping, expert guidance from horticulturists, and optional guided tours.
$14.95 – $27.95
GableStage presents "The Wonder Show!," a 40-minute family theatre production featuring puppets, music, and storytelling at 12:00 pm. The performance is followed by a cast talkback and an interactive puppet-making workshop.
$5
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Tour Tropical Audubon Society's historic 1932 Doc Thomas House and learn about its architecture, history and restoration. Admission is free.
Free
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5 events,
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Venetian Pool opens its doors to dogs for its annual "Paws in the Pool" event. The first session, reserved for dogs weighing under 30 pounds, runs from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm.
$12 – $15
Coral Gables Art Cinema screens John Cassavetes' "A Woman Under the Influence," starring Gena Rowlands and Peter Falk. Selected by Mitchell Kaplan, the film explores mental health, marriage, and family relationships.
$8 – $11.75
The Bergonzi Piano Trio performs at Newman Recital Hall at 4:00 pm, featuring works by Beethoven, Clara Schumann, and Anton Arensky, performed by Scott Flavin, Ross Harbaugh, and Lindsay Garritson.
Free
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1 event,
Mindfulness for Inner Resilience Fall 2026
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8 events,
Wednesdays Blues Jam Spectacular
A weekly blues jam brings core and guest musicians together for live performances every Wednesday.
Free
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A screening of Frank Capra’s “Mr. Deeds Goes to Town” marks the film’s 90th anniversary with the Oscar-winning 1936 comedy-drama starring Gary Cooper.
Free
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Cuban artists and activists Luis Manuel Otero Alcántara and Anamely Ramos discuss artistic freedom, political dissent and exile in Cuba in a Spanish-language conversation moderated by journalist Jorge Ramos.
Free
Women Empowerment Wednesday features Vanessa Blanco-Banos in a conversation on leadership, mentorship, community service, and professional life in Coral Gables.
$40
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8 events,
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Miami Lighthouse marks World Sight Day at Coral Gables Museum with tactile art, live music, and a performance by the United Voices Choir.
Free
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Boots & Blooms returns on Sept. 12 with an evening of country music and line dancing featuring the Back Country Boys live.
$18.95 – $35.95
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The Coral Gables Woman’s Club Music Series continues Oct. 8 with a Dolly Parton tribute, live performances, holiday vendors, and ticket options starting at $35.
$35 – $55
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6 events,
Miccosukee Film Festival
The inaugural Miccosukee Indigenous Film Festival brings four days of Indigenous filmmaking to the Cosford Cinema, with screenings, opening ceremonies, and an awards presentation.
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Art in the Park returns to Ponce Circle Park on Friday, Oct. 9 from 7 to 11 p.m. Presented by
Free
Frost School of Music students perform classical, opera, jazz, and contemporary works during the annual Choralcopia vocal showcase.
$10 – $20
Actors’ Playhouse marks the opening of “Jekyll & Hyde” with a gala reception, cocktails, and a performance of the Gothic musical thriller.
$250
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7 events,
Orchids in October
Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden’s Orchids in October returns with orchid displays, butterflies, children’s activities, and access to the Garden’s tropical attractions.
$14.95 – $27.95
Hayao Miyazaki’s Academy Award-nominated “Howl’s Moving Castle” follows Sophie into a world of magic, curses, and conflict after an encounter with the wizard Howl.
Free
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Docent Carol Millas leads a Lowe Art Museum tour highlighting women artists, including Sofonisba Anguissola, Cindy Sherman, and Helen Frankenthaler.
Free
The Globe’s beloved Saturday jazz nights are still going strong, drawing music lovers to one of Coral Gables’ most iconic
Free
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6 events,
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The South Beach Chamber Ensemble opens its 2026–2027 season at the Coral Gables Museum with Spanish classical works and Cuban danzas by Manuel Canales, Joaquín Turina, and Ignacio Cervantes.
Free – $39.19
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Miami Collegium Musicum and the Angelical Chorale of Southeast Florida present Choral Evensong at St. Philip’s Episcopal Church in Coral Gables.
Free
Deesha Philyaw discusses her new novel, “The True Confessions of First Lady Freeman,” at a free Books & Books event.
Free
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2 events,
Mindfulness for Inner Resilience Fall 2026
Miccosukee Film Festival
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2 events,
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Kojin welcomes Ariete's Michael Beltran for a one-night collaborative dinner featuring a seven-course tasting menu on October 13.
$125
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5 events,
“Southern Charm” star Craig Conover visits Books & Books for a meet-and-greet celebrating his debut children’s book, “Patch Work,” a story about confidence, kindness, and self-expression.
$23.52
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Foodies + New Friends organizes small-group dinners at local restaurants, bringing people together while supporting Wheels of Success, a Florida nonprofit.
$24.80
GableStage presents “Weather Girl,” Brian Watkins’ dark comedy about a California weather reporter navigating a climate crisis while maintaining her cheerful on-air persona.
$60 – $70
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9 events,
FIU philosophy professor Céline Leboeuf discusses her new book, “The Tyranny of Thinness,” exploring beauty standards, body image, and the cultural pressure to be thin.
Free
Former Univision and Telemundo executive Joaquín Blaya discusses his book, “El Poder de lo Nuestro,” with journalist Jorge Ramos at Books & Books in Coral Gables.
Free
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Graziano’s hosts Fernet Social Club, an evening of Argentine bites and vinyl music on Giralda Avenue in Coral Gables. Admission is free.
Free
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7 events,
Poets Bleah Patterson and Z. Yasmin Waheed discuss their work and read selections at Books & Books in Coral Gables as part of the SWWIM Reading Series.
Free
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Graziano’s hosts Vinilo Nights every Friday at The Bar, with rotating vinyl DJs, craft cocktails, vermouth, and Argentine cuisine.
Free
Seraphic Fire opens its 24th season under new Artistic Director James K. Bass with a choir and chamber orchestra program featuring Vaughan Williams, Whitacre, Buxtehude, and Shaw.
$50 – $75
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11 events,
Volunteer with Tropical Audubon Society to maintain bird-friendly gardens, remove invasive plants, and learn native planting techniques from Master Gardeners.
Free
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Her Bazaar brings women-owned businesses, local vendors, and complimentary morning yoga to The Paseo at THesis Hotel Miami every Saturday.
Free
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Coral Gables Museum's October Family Day features ENTRELIBROS 2026, a Spanish-language book fair with storytelling, art workshops, children's literature, and live performances.
Free
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4 events,
Explore Pinewood Cemetery, one of South Florida’s oldest burial grounds, on a Halloween-themed tour featuring historic graves, pioneer history, and native pine rockland habitat.
$5 – $10
Pianist Mackenzie Melemed performs “Keys Across America” at Newman Recital Hall, featuring works by Copland, Beach, Price, and contemporary American composers.
$15 – $35
The Frost Symphonic Winds performs music inspired by dreams, featuring works by Rolf Rudin, Steven Bryant, and Eric Whitacre.
Free
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1 event,
Mindfulness for Inner Resilience Fall 2026
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4 events,
The University of Miami hosts the sixth New Directions in Cuban Studies conference, featuring emerging scholars and a keynote address by historian Lillian Guerra on the evolution of Cuban studies.
Free
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Cinema Salon screens "The Red Violin," a film tracing a violin's journey across centuries. Screening begins at 7 pm, with drinks included.
$25
Actors’ Playhouse at the Miracle Theatre presents “Jekyll & Hyde,” a musical thriller based on Robert Louis Stevenson’s story. Set in Victorian London, the production follows Dr. Henry Jekyll, whose experiment to separate good and evil unleashes his violent alter ego, Edward Hyde
$50.00 – $85.00
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5 events,
The University of Miami hosts the sixth New Directions in Cuban Studies conference, featuring emerging scholars and a keynote address by historian Lillian Guerra on the evolution of Cuban studies.
Free
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The Lowe Art Museum in Coral Gables hosts the opening reception of "Young, Gifted, and Black" on October 22, featuring contemporary Black art.
$15
Books & Books hosts Steven Raichlen for a discussion of his new memoir, "Man on Fire," exploring his career in barbecue, food writing, and television.
Free
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8 events,
Morocco Days in Miami
Morocco Days in Miami brings Moroccan food, artisans, crafts, design, and culture to Ponce Circle Park in Coral Gables, October 23 and 24.
Free
Garden of Shadows
Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden hosts Garden of Shadows, October 23 and 24, featuring a haunted trail, live performances, cocktails, and costume contests.
$35.95 – $65.95
The University of Miami hosts the sixth New Directions in Cuban Studies conference, featuring emerging scholars and a keynote address by historian Lillian Guerra on the evolution of Cuban studies.
Free
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The Employment Pathways Collab connects employers with organizations offering job coaching, paid training, and hiring support for adults with disabilities in Coral Gables.
Free
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Celebrate Halloween at the Coral Gables Adult Activity Center's Spooktacular Halloween Bash on October 23, featuring food, drinks, music, and costumes.
$11.21 – $14.72
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10 events,
Juke Featuring Eric Garcia
Miami-based post-blues band JUke, featuring frontman Eric Garcia, performs live music rooted in the South Florida blues scene.
Free
Kiddo-Ween Festival returns to Coral Gables Museum on October 24 with trick-or-treating, a pumpkin patch, live entertainment, and children's activities.
Free
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Shops at Merrick Park and Miami Mom Collective host a free Fall Festival featuring children's activities, entertainment, and a Thanksgiving food drive benefiting Branches.
Free
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Ruth Bryan Owen Waterway Park will offer a free, sensory-friendly Halloween event featuring trick-or-treating, games, art activities and a designated quiet area. Advance registration is required.
Free
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7 events,
Explore Pinewood Cemetery, the oldest cemetery south of the Miami River and the burial site of some of Miami-Dade County’s
$5 – $10
Coral Gables Art Cinema presents "Terra Femme," a live documentary lecture-performance by Courtney Stephens featuring music by Sarah Davachi.
$19.00
N Blanco Y Negro Piano Duo presents "Cuba en la Memoria," combining Cuban classical music, poetry, and visual art to explore Cuba's cultural heritage.
$10 – $25
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1 event,
Mindfulness for Inner Resilience Fall 2026
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4 events,
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UMiami Greek Life hosts Greeks, Ghouls, and Goblins in Coral Gables, featuring trick-or-treating, pumpkin decorating, games, and food.
Free
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Jam at The Burrow in Coral Gables features live jazz with pianist Tal Cohen and established and emerging musicians at 94 Miracle Mile.
Free
The (Silent) Reading Party at Books & Books in Coral Gables features group reading, wine, and conversation hosted by Alyssa Expósito.
Free
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2 events,
Dr. Shelley Sella discusses "Beyond Limits," her book examining third-trimester abortion care, at Books & Books in Coral Gables.
Free – $22.35
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7 events,
The Crimson Mask: A Halloween Masquerade
The Crimson Mask Halloween party at Five Iron in Coral Gables features a live DJ, costume contest, raffles, and a red-and-black masquerade theme.
$53.25 – $132.25
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Nightmare on 405 brings haunted houses and scare zones to the War Memorial Youth Center in Coral Gables. Tickets are $6.50 per person.
$6.07
Granada Golf Course hosts a Halloween-themed putting event featuring glow-in-the-dark golf, a buffet, and costumes. Proceeds benefit the Coral Gables Woman’s Club.
$65
The Frost Chorale performs works by composer Shawn Kirchner, blending folk, classical, and spiritual traditions under Matthew Brady and Gene Peterson.
$15 – $30
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11 events,
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Coral Gables Museum presents a Día de Muertos altar honoring Octavio Paz, featuring Mexican art, traditional offerings, live music, and cultural activities.
Free
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Trick-or-Treat on the Mile brings Halloween fun to Coral Gables with candy, face painting, a magic show, costume parades, and family activities.
Free
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Coral Gables Museum hosts a Halloween Doggie Costume Contest featuring a pet costume parade, prizes, local vendors, and family-friendly activities.
Free
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4 events,
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FUKU x Mahjong brings Hong Kong-style Chinese mahjong, guided instruction, and food specials to 135 Miracle Mile in Coral Gables.
$17.79
The Creative American Music Festival opens with student-led musical projects and collaborations at the Frost School of Music in Coral Gables.
$10
The Frost Wind Ensemble performs contemporary works with flutist Jennifer Grim and soprano Hilá Plitmann at Gusman Concert Hall in Coral Gables.
$10 – $20
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