Weekend in Coral Gables, Miami

 

VIERNES CULTURALES /CULTURAL FRIDAY

Date:
Friday 5/25 7:00 -11:00 p.m.
Location:
8th Street between 13th – 17th  Avenues
Miami, FL 33174
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Cost: Free
http://viernesculturales.org/mainvc/

Viernes Culturales features music and works by local artists and artisans in and around Domino Plaza on Southwest 8th Street and 5th Avenue, and behold contemporary and historic artworks at many fine art galleries along Calle Ocho. Savor a delicious dinner at one of the local restaurants, boasting cuisine from all over the world. Come dance, eat, shop and enjoy a delightful evening in Little Havana.  This weekend honoring the Mariel boatlift.

 

FOOD TRUCK INVASION

Date:
Friday 5/25 6:00 p.m – 11:00 p.m
Location:
Tropical Park
7900 S.W. 40th St.
Miami, FL 33155
Cost: Free (consumption)
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Tropical Park is now bringing back Food Truck Invasion for a family night on the 4th Friday night of each month. Be sure to mark those calendars.

 

ORCHIDS IN THE PARK

Date:
Saturday and Sunday 5/26 and 5/27, 10 a.m -5 p.m
Location:
Dante Fascell Park
8600 SW 57 Ave. (Red Road)
South Miami.
Cost: Free
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http://www.orchidmania.org/

Orchids in the Park is the annual orchid sale by OrchidMania South Florida.  Great plants, great prices, for a great cause. Beautiful orchids of all kinds and proceeds benefit the Pediatric AIDS program at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine.

 

DON QUIXOTE
National Ballet of Ukraine.

Date:
Saturday 5/26 7:00 p.m.
Location:
Olympia Theater,
174 E. Flagler St.,
Miami 33131
olympiatheater.org.
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Cost: $50 -150

To celebrate its 150th anniversary, the troupe is embarking on a U.S. tour, performing the classic Spanish-bred tale Don Quixote. 

 

YOGA WITH A VIEW AT VIZCAYA

Date:
Sunday 5/27 9:00 am
Location:
Vizcaya Museum & Gardens
3251 S. Miami Ave.
Miami
Map
vizcaya.org.
Cost: $18

The gorgeous setting offers the historic estate, gardens, and softly lapping waves of Biscayne Bay. You’ll get a 60-minute all-level vinyasa practice led by Om for All Yoga instructor Arianne Traverso. The classes are held throughout around the grounds, and the cost includes admission to Vizcaya, so it’s like getting a spiritual tour of one of Miami’s most breathtaking attractions.

 

PUPPY BRUNCH AT THE WHARF

Date:
Monday 5/28 12:00 Noon
Location:
112 SW North River Dr., Miami;
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Cost:  Free with RSVP
wharfmiami.com.

Bring your leashed pups to the Miami River hot spot so they can watch you sip $75 bottles of bubbly, jam to live tunes, chomp on food from Spris and Mojo Donuts, and have all kinds of other fun. Kids are cool to attend before dark. But make sure you don’t dress like a chump, or the door guy will leave you on the sidewalk while your dog enjoys the good life inside. Oh, and when you’re eating barbecue from King of Racks, be sure to share. Noon Monday at the Wharf, Admission is free with RSVP.