February Best Bets

For its third production of 2026, GableStage presents “Sotto Voce,” written and directed by Cuban-American playwright and Pulitzer Prize winner Nilo Cruz. This moving tale explores the relationship between a young Cuban-Jewish researcher and an 80-year-old German novelist who survived the tragedy of the MS St. Louis just prior to WWII. The production runs through Feb. 15, 7:30 pm Thurs.- Sat., 2 pm Weds. and Suns.

Tickets $60-$95
1200 Anastasia Ave.(at the Biltmore Hotel)
gablestage.org

Attention all meat lovers! On Feb. 5, the Coral Gables Chamber of Commerce is presenting its 14th annual Burgerliscious Block Party. Last year’s participating restaurants included PINCHO, Americana Kitchen, JohnMartin’s, Morton’s Steakhouse, and more, all competing to win “Best in Bun.” Americana Kitchen took home the first-place prize, while PINCHO won the coveted People’s Choice award. More details on location and time of this year’s festival to come soon, available at burgerliscious.com.

One of Miami’s most important philanthropic events is back, with the Gala in the Garden returning to Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden on Feb. 7 at 6:30 pm. Guests are invited to dine and dance while surrounded by bright and colorful orchids. The dress code is black tie. Tickets start at $1,500. Proceeds benefit The Fairchild Challenge, the nation’s largest tropical science education program. 

10901 Old Cutler Rd
fairchildgarden.org

Led by conductor Gerard Schwarz, the Frost Symphony Orchestra performs at the University of Miami’s Gusman Concert Hall on Feb. 7 at 7:30 pm. The program for “Fantastic Symphony” features Aaron Copland’s “Symphonic Ode,” Max Bruch’s Violin Concerto No. 1 in G minor, and Hector Berlioz’s “Symphonie fantastique.” Tickets $15 to $30.

1314 Miller Dr
frost.music.edu

On Feb. 7 at 7:30 pm, the acclaimed Arts Ballet Theatre of Florida returns to the City Beautiful for an extraordinary night of dance. The night’s program includes highlights by Vicente Nebrada, including “Glinka Suite Fantastique,” “Talisman Pas de Deux,” and “Double Clef.” Attendees will also see excerpts from the production of “Firebird,” choreographed by Vladimir Issaev. Tickets $43.

 410 Andalusia Ave. 
sanctuaryofthearts.org

Clarinetist Alexander Fiterstein joins the New York Philharmonic Quartet for an evening of chamber music on Feb. 9 from 7:30 to 10 pm at the Coral Gables Congregational United Church of Christ. Among other classics, the performance includes the interpretation of Johannes Brahms’ Clarinet Quintet.

3010 De Soto Blvd.
gablesucc.org 

An anxious teenager has an opportunity to reinvent himself in the contemporary coming-of-age story “Dear Evan Hansen.” The winner of the Tony and Olivier Awards for Best Musical, this production takes the stage at Actors’ Playhouse at the Miracle Theatre from Feb. 11 to March 8. Wed.-Sat. 8 pm, Sun. 3 pm. Tickets $50 to $100, depending on date and seating.

280 Miracle Mile. 
actorsplayhouse.org

Celebrate Valentine’s Day at Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden with its Garden D’Amore: Valentine’s Day Concert on Feb. 14 from 5:30 to 9:30 pm. Highlights of the event include live music under the stars; a scenic tram ride; cocktail, wine, and prosecco flights; a cheese and charcuterie board; and a picnic basket.

Tickets $89 to $99
10901 Old Cutler Rd.
fairchildgarden.org 

GRAMMY-nominated choir Seraphic Fire performs in Coral Gables once again at the Church of the Little Flower on Feb. 20 at 8 pm. As the name suggests, “American Folk” encapsulates the roots of folk music in the United States in a 75-minute show. Its program includes “Simple Gifts” by Joseph Brackett, “This Land is Your Land” by Woody Guthrie, and “Hymnodic Delays” by Ingram Marshall.

General admission tickets cost $45. 
2711 Indian Mound Trail. 
cotlf.org

Based on the international bestselling novel, a theatrical adaptation of “Life of Pi” will be shown at the Coral Gables Art Cinema from Feb. 20 to 22. Each production, which is filmed live from London’s West End as part of National Theatre Live, starts at noon. Experience Pi’s emotional and spiritual journey, drifting alone through the Pacific Ocean, for $14 to $20. 

260 Aragon Ave. 
gablescinema.com

Presented by UM’s Frost Opera Theater and the Frost Symphony Orchestra, revel in the brilliance of Mozart’s “Così fan tutte,” which originally premiered in 1790. Performances on Feb. 26 and 28 at 7:30 pm at Gusman Concert Hall. Tickets $15 to $35. 

1314 Miller Dr. 
frost.music.edu