International Chocolate Festival
Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden
Date:
Friday, January 22, 2016 9:30 AM to Sunday, January 24, 2016 4:30 PM
Location:
10901 Old Cutler Rd.
Coral Gables, FL 33156
305-667-1651
Coral Gables/South Miami
Cost:$25
http://www.fairchildgarden.org/events-community-outreach/chocolate-festival
Indulge in chocolate delicacies during the season’s most delicious event! Enjoy fine chocolate samples from artisan chocolatiers, lectures on chocolate making and demonstrations from Miami’s master chefs and chocolatiers! Take our Chocowalk to learn about the life cycle of a cacao plant, with stops in our Rainforest and more. Find out everything you ever needed to know about chocolate from the experts.
Festival of the Arts
Down Town, Coral Gables
Date:
Saturday, January 23rd 10:00 AM to Sunday , January 24, 2016 6:00 PM
Location:
Giralda Avenue between Lejune and Ponce de Leon, Coral Gables
Cost: Free
http://www.coralgablesartfestival.com
The 2nd Annual Coral Gables Festival of the arts features over 150 local and national artists showing works from 13 different categories.
Flamenco Puro
Date:
Saturday, January 23rd 8:00 PM
Location:
Pincrest Gardens
11000 Red Rd, Pinecrest, FL 33156
Cost: $20 – $25
http://bit.ly/1nq2JmT
Flamenco Puro brings the highest caliber of professional dancers to the stage, complete with colorful costumes, fans, castanets, Sevillanas, and Rumbas. Comprised of Miami’s best dancers and musicians, their performances are vibrant and elegant, traditional yet modern, and always exciting. .Ms. Filgueiras has established herself as one of the top Flamenco dancers in the United States and is highly-respected among her peers both in the United States and in Spain.
Chimes at Midnight
Date:
January 22nd to January 27
Times: http://bit.ly/1QgWWZT
Location:
Gables Cinema
260 Aragon Ave
Coral Gables, FL 33134-5008
Cost: $13
http://www.gablescinema.com/events/chimes-at-midnight/
Directed by Orson Welles, CHIMES AT MIDNIGHT follows the career of Shakespeare’s Sir John Falstaff as roistering companion to young Prince Hal set in a real-looking late-medieval England.
Hansel and Gretel
Date:
Friday January 22nd 7:00 pm and Saturday January 23rd 3 pm and 7pm
Location:
Coral Gables Youth Center
405 University Drive
Coral Gables, FL 33134
Phone: 305-274-3595
Cost: $15
http://www.miamichildrenstheater.com/
A visual feast, a drop-dead, beautifully-acted-and-directed take on Hansel and Gretel.
Coral Gables Farmers
Date:
Saturday Jan 23rd, 8:00 am to 2:00 pm
Location:
In Front of Coral Gables City Hall
Coral Gables, Florida 33134
Cost:Free
http://www.coralgables.com/index.aspx?page=1183
Browse through and enjoy fresh-picked produce, baked goods, specialty items, gourmet dishes, flowers & plants and much more! The market will also feature live music, cooking demonstrations, arts & crafts, gardening tips and other free activities for all Market shoppers. Bring the whole family and enjoy the great weather, find your choice of fresh fruits and vegetables and experience yet another reason that makes Downtown Coral Gables great!
Downtown Walking Tour
Date:
January 23 @ 11:00 am – 12:30 pm
Location:
Coral Gables Museum,
285 Aragon Avenue
Coral Gables, FL 33134 United States
Cost: $10:00, Members $5:00
http://bit.ly/1Pkw5z9
Stroll through Coral Gables’ bustling business district to discover local history and architectural heritage. Visit the 1920s Mediterranean style hotels, the first car dealership and an outdoor theater! Did you know that pink electric trolley cars ran throughout the city from 1926 to 1935? Tour starts at the Museum and ends at Seasons 52 on Miracle Mile, where participants may enjoy a special lunch menu with complimentary signature flatbread. Approximately 1.5 hrs.
Exhibit Tour
Date:
January 24 @ 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Location:
Coral Gables Museum,
285 Aragon Avenue
Coral Gables, FL 33134 United States
Cost: $7:00, Members Free
http://coralgablesmuseum.org/event/exhibit-tour-free-with-paid-admission-7/
Drop in and enjoy a guided tour of “Creating the Dream: George Merrick and His Vision for Coral Gables,” and exhibition about the Gables’ founder and developer George Merrick. Learn how Merrick went from thirteen-year old farmer’s son to development king! This inspiring American story addresses local history and urban design.