VIERNES CULTURAL
Date:
Friday August 26th (Last Friday of the Month)
Time: 6:00 pm
Location:
Maximo Gomez Domino Park
1442 SW 8th St.
Miami, FL 33135
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Cost: Free
305-285-1684
Visit Little Havana the last Friday of the month and you’ll find yourself transported by a rhythmic, cafecito-fueled spectacle reminiscent of the tropical carnival processions of Cuba’s golden age.
Viernes Culturales
MIAMI SPICE-RESTAURANTS
SUMMER PROMOTIONS
Date:
August 1st to September 30th
Location:
Participating Restaurants
Cost: $23 Lunch, $39 Dinner
http://Ilovemiamispice.com
The Greater Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau organizes Miami Spice, a mouthwatering restaurant promotion that showcases the best of Miami cuisine. During August and September, restaurants offer three-course meals (Lunch: $23, Dinner: $39) featuring signature dishes created by world-renowned chefs. It’s a tropical fusion of ingredients that makes Miami an epicurean paradise.
Miami Spice
INTERNATIONAL BALLET FESTIVAL
Date:
August 27th to September 11th
Location:
Miami – Miami Beach – Coral Gables, Miramar, Broward
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The International Ballet Festival is held every year in Miami from the last week of August through mid-September, bringing to Miami-Dade County spectacular performances by over 100 Principal Dancers representing more than 20 ballet companies, a dance film series, art exhibits inspired by the dance, book presentations, workshops and master classes.
http://www.internationalballetfestival.org/
NATIONAL PARK SERVICE 100 BIRTHDAY BASH
Date:
Thursday August 25th, 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Location:
Coral Gables Museum
285 Aragon Avenue
Coral Gables, FL 33134 United
Cost:Free
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The public is invited to attend the centennial celebration for our National Park Service at the Coral Gables Museum. Visitors will enjoy free admission, cake, cash bar, meeting park rangers from all four South Florida National Parks, and listening to a brief panel about the future of National Parks in our country.
Coral Gables Museum
EVERY SONG IS ABOUT ME
Date:
Friday August 26th – September 1st
Showtimes
Location:
Gables Cinema
260 Aragon Ave
Coral Gables, FL 33134-5008
Cost: $11.75
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Jonas Trueba made his feature film debut at age 28. It’s a boy-can’t-forget-girl tale that feels lived-in and builds to an affirmative, emotionally stirring resolution. Ramiro (Oriol Vila) and Andrea (Barbara Lennie) have been together for six years when they separate. If only they could stay away from each other and begin life anew.–More
STALKING THE BOGEYMAN
Date:
July 30th – August 28th, 2016
Thursday to Saturday 8:00 pm
Sunday 2:00 pm & 7:00 pm
Location:
Gables Stage
1200 Anastasia Avenue
Coral Gables, Florida 33134
Tickets: $45.00
A powerful thriller based on a true story that aired on NPR’s This American Life, it follows renowned journalist David Holthouse’s secret pursuit of justice for a crime hidden for 25 years — and explores the dangers of vengeance, the power of forgiveness, the strength of family — and the bogeymen that lurk inside us all.
“COMMENDABLE AND THRILLING! A brave exploration of a subject that is taboo!”- The New Yorker
http://www.gablestage.org/
IN THE HIGHTS
Date:
August 5th to August 287h
Tickets
Location:
Area Stage Company
1560 S. Dixie Highway
Coral Gables, Florida 33146
305-666-2078
Cost: $15-$30
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A musical with music and lyrics by Lin-Manuel Miranda, and a book by Quiara Alegría Hudes. It tells the universal story of a vibrant community in New York’s Washington Heights neighborhood – a place where the coffee from the corner bodega is light and sweet, the windows are always open and the breeze carries the rhythm of three generations of music. Winner of the 2008 Tony Awards for Best Musical, Best Score, Best Choreography and Best Orchestrations.
http://www.areastagecompany.com/#!in-the-heights/qxjuw
EARLY MORNING PHOTOGRAPHY
Date:
August 27th @ 7:00 am to 10 am
Location:
Fairchild Tropical Garden
Garden House
10901 Old Cutler Road
Coral Gables, FL 33156
Cost: $60 ($40 with membership)
Classes at Fairchild
See the beauty of Fairchild up close and personal. The class will explore, discover and photograph the ecosystem at Fairchild by focusing on the small beautiful details in flowers, leaves and insects. Petals, pistils and stamens will be transformed into abstract works of art. Dragonflies, butterflies and caterpillars will become otherworldly sci-fi creatures.
THE RADDEST CRAFT FAIR
Date:
August 27th: 6:00 – 9:00 pm
Location:
The Wynwood Yard
56 NW 29th St
Miami , 33127
Cost: Free
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Spend a breezy Saturday awakening your inner child with a complete lineup of innovative and hands-on workshops that will bring out the budding creator inside of you thanks to Concrete Beach Brewery We’ll be bringing every type of craft under the sun from watercolor, to calligraphy, macrame and more. Plus, enjoy live music by charming local songwriters like Shira Abergel, local pop-ups and interactive activations, plus delicious handmade craft cocktails by Mortar & Pistil.
The Raddest Craft Fair
ALVARO TORRES
Date:
Saturday August 27th @ 9:00 pm (doors open)
Location:
The Place
833 sw 29th ave,
Miami, FL 33135
Cost: $45 a $60
Tickets
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Singer/songwriter Alvaro Torres used to dream about becoming a music star when he was a child in the bosom of a poor family from El Salvador. Listening to Latin pop acts such as Sandro and Camilo Sesto and singing just for the pleasure of getting recognition from his relatives, Torres wanted to make his dream come true. After moving to Guatemala, the talented young singer decided to start a solo career—http://www.pandora.com/alvaro-torres
FARMERS MARKET AT MERRICK VILLAGE
Date:
Every Sunday 11 am to 5 pm
Location:
358 San Lorenzo Ave
Coral Gables, FL 33146
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Phone (305) 529-0200
Definitely worth checking out, find local produce and homemade products at the Coral Gables Farmers’ Market at the Village of Merrick Park.
FEATURED LISTING
800 Majorca Ave.
Coral Gables, FL 33134
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Superb location! Beautiful Old Spanish, impeccable, upgraded kitchen, 3 bedrooms, 1 bath (main house), big detached guest house 1 bedroom 1 bathroom. Appointment with notice. More Information
