May Best Bets : Mother’s Day Celebrations, Plays, Short Films, and More

Candlelight Concert: Beethoven’s Best Works

Listen to some of Beethoven’s top compositions while surrounded by a hypnotizing candlelight glow at the Coral Gables Congregational Church. The concert is on Thurs., May 8 from 6:30 to 7:30 pm. Doors open 45 minutes prior to the start time; late entry is not allowed. Tickets range from $46 to $65. 

3010 De Soto Blvd
gablesucc.org

Latin 2 Piano: From Rio to Miami

Featuring pianists Thito Camargo and Phil DeGreg, and joined by bass, drums, and percussion players, Dranoff 2 Piano Fusion presents a night of upbeat Brazilian tunes with “Latin 2 Piano: From Rio to Miami.” This celebration of authentic Brazilian musical styles starts at 4 pm on Fri., May 9 and takes place at the Sanctuary of the Arts. Tickets range from $8 to $48, including fees.

410 Andalusiab Ave
sanctuaryofthearts.org

An Evening with Dave Barry

Celebrated columnist, bestselling author, and Pulitzer Prize winner Dave Barry takes the stage at Books & Books on Sat., May 10 at 7 pm to discuss “Class Clown,” a vibrant autobiography that tells Dave’s story from being “an obscure humor writer nobody ever heard of to a much better-known humor writer.” Tickets costs $29 and include a copy of “Class Clown.” Bring a guest for only $5!

265 Aragon Ave
booksandbooks.com

Passage to India

The Coral Gables Woman’s Club is celebrating Mother’s Day on Sat., May 10 from 1 to 4 pm with an Indian-themed afternoon tea party. This event, which will also include a silent auction, will feature a selection of Prosecco, fragrant teas, and treats. Proceeds from the silent auction will help the Coral Gables Children’s Dental Clinic provide care for children. Tickets range from $80 to $150.

1001 E Ponce De Leon Blvd
 coralgableswomansclub.org

Mother’s Day Mini Market

Waited until the last-minute to get your mom a Mother’s Day gift? No worries! Bring her to the Little Local Mini Market at Books & Books on Sun., May 11 from 9 am to 4 pm for a Mother’s Day-themed farmers market that will feature mom-friendly vendors, $5 mimosas, exclusive giveaways, and the new Books & Books brunch menu.

265 Aragon Ave
littlelocal.co

“The Girl on the Train”

Meet Rachel Watson, a troubled train-goer who becomes linked with the lives of her fellow passengers on their daily commute. She’s the main character of “The Girl on the Train,” the psychological thriller based on the bestselling novel by Paula Hawkins and the DreamWorks film. Actors’ Playhouse at the Miracle Theatre brings this story to life from May 14 to June 8. Performances are at 8 pm on Wednesdays through Saturdays and at 3 pm on Sundays. Tickets cost between $50 and $105.

280 Miracle Mile
actorsplayhouse.org

“FAT HAM”

This remake of Shakespear’s iconic “Hamlet” play won a Pulitzer Prize in 2022 and is coming to Coral Gables from May 16 to June 15 at GableStage. In “Fat Ham,” Juicy’s already turbulent life turns upside down when his father’s ghost arrives at the family’s backyard barbeque seeking revenge. The show will run Wednesdays through Saturdays from 7:30 to 9:10 pm. Afternoon performances will be held on Wednesdays and Sundays, starting at 2 pm. Tickets range from $50 to $85.

1200 Anastasia Ave #230 (The Biltmore Hotel)
gablestage.org

Gables Bike Tour

This month’s Gables Bike Tour will have you strolling on foot, as former mayor Don Slesnick leads a leisurely walking tour through downtown Coral Gables to celebrate the city’s 100th anniversary. The tour will start at Coral Gables Museum on Sun., May 18 at 10 am and last until noon. Tickets are $5 to $10.

 285 Aragon Ave
coralgablesmuseum.org

Sip & Stroll: Back to the 80’s

Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden is turning back the time on Thurs., May 22 from 6 to 9 pm with its next Sip & Stroll night centered around the 1980s. For $35 to $40, the garden will turn retro and feature ‘80s-inspired cocktails, high-energy live music that will include the disco anthems we all miss, an ‘80s fashion contest, and a garden stroll. Exclusive add-ons will also be made available.

10901 Old Cutler Rd
fairchildgarden.org

Taste of Success

On Thurs., May 22, foodies can celebrate the city’s top culinary creators at Taste of Success, a benefit event supporting the Summer of Success program for young adults with autism and learning difficulties. With exclusive tastings, live panels, and a foodie farmers’ market, this event at the Coral Gables Woman’s Club will have you salivating. Tickets are $125 for general admission and $175 for VIPs. 

1001 E Ponce de Leon Blvd
tasteofsuccessexp.org.

Short Films of David Lynch

The work of surrealist filmmaker David Lynch will be celebrated at the Coral Gables Art Cinema on Sat., May 24 from 10 to 11 pm with 2K digital restoration screenings of six early experimental works of his: “Six Men Getting Sick,” “The Alphabet,” “The Grandmother,” “The Amputee,” “Version 1” and “Version 2,” and “Premonitions Following an Evil Deed.” Tickets cost between $11 and $12.75. Each film lasts about 10 minutes.

260 Aragon Ave
gablescinema.com