Events Roundup
Here is a partial list of upcoming cultural events in Coral Gables.
Please call ahead to confirm,
as dates and times may change.
For a complete list of events in Coral Gables, click
here.
July 25 & 26
Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden presents Butterfly Days. Explore the colorful and fantastic world of butterflies from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and learn to identify the most beautiful species. Participants will enjoy taking a butterfly walk through Fairchild with South Florida experts. Admission is free for Fairchild members and children 5 and under; $20 for adults, $15 for seniors, $10 for children 6-17. Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden is located at 10901 Old Cutler Road in Coral Gables. For more information, call 305-667-1651.
July 28 – August 8
The Coral Gables Police Department is offering Self-Defense Classes specifically designed for women. The program designed by R.A.D. (Resist Aggression Defensively), consists of certified police instructors providing basic education regarding confrontational principles, awareness, risk reduction and physical defense. Classes are held at the Police Department, 2801 Salzedo Street, Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 pm. and a Saturday class taking place on August 8, from 8 a.m. to noon. The program costs $65. For more information, call 305-460-5401 or send an email to Kelly Denham at kdenham@coralgables.com.
July 30
The Coral Gables Congregational Church (CGCC) Community Arts Program Summer Concert Series presents Pianist Eldar Djangirov at 8 p.m. Djangirov has accomplished something that the vas majority of jazz artists, pianists or otherwise, will never accomplish: He landed a contract with a major label and received a Grammy nomination before he could have a drink. At 22, Eldar has recorded five albums. Hear the jazz phenomenon known as Eldar, when he appears on the 2009 Summer Concert with the Eldar Djangirov Trio. The event takes place at the Coral Gables Congregational Church, 3010 De Soto Boulevard. To purchase tickets or for more information, click here.
Every Sunday in August
Enjoy a visit to Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden in all its summer splendor for Free Every Sunday In August. Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden is located at 10901 Old Cutler Road. For more information, call 305-6671651.
August 1
The Musical Miracles Youth Repertory Company is holding open Auditions for talented young performers between the ages of 10 and 18. The company is looking for approximately 15 new performers to add to the group this year. The performers will present both a musical revue style show at fairs and festivals throughout South Florida and a fully staged musical at Actors’ Playhouse called Kids Fest. Auditions will take place at the Actors’ Playhouse at the Miracle Theatre, 280 Miracle Mile. To set up an appointment or for more information, call Director Earl Maulding at 305-444-9293.
Through August 1
Take your children on a cultural outing. The Actors’ Playhouse at Miracle Theatre is now showing Stuart Little for the enjoyment of young audiences. The story is based on the book by E.B. White. The Saturday performances at 2 p.m. are a great way to beat the heat and spend a fun afternoon. Admission costs $15. Miracle Theatre is located at 280 Miracle Mile. For more information or to purchase tickets, call the box office at 305-444-9293.
Through August 7
The Actor’s Playhouse theater conservatory is accepting enrollment for the second session of the popular Children’s Summer Theater Camp for ages 7 to 12. This is a four-week camp where professional staff will ignite your children’s imagination through acting, singing, dance, improvisation, costuming, scenic design and audition techniques, to name a few. Children will meet Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Registration fee is $850, scholarships are available through the Miami-Dade Cultural Affairs Summer Arts & Science Program. For more information or to register, contact the Actors’ Playhouse Education Department at 305-444-9293 ex 606 or click here.
Through August 16
The Actors’ Playhouse at Miracle Theatre ends its 2008-2009 season with a hilarious look at married life. Married Alive is a funny and poignant new musical that celebrates the trials and tribulations of two contemporary married couples, one newlywed and one oldywed. Performances will take place Wednesdays through Saturdays at 8 p.m. and Sundays at 2 p.m. Tickets cost $40-$48. For more information or to purchase tickets, call the box office at 305-444-9293 or click here.
Mondays & Thursdays or Wednesdays & Fridays
Who said exercise can’t be fun? Dance your way to better health when you join instructor Belkis Frangente in Dancercise! The classes are one hour long, 10 a.m. to 11 a.m., and cost $9 a month. Registration is required. Call 305-460-5609 for more information.
Wednesdays
Enjoy a main dish, side salad, assorted desserts, iced tea, soft music and new or old friends, all for only $6! It’s the best deal in town! The Weekly Lunch is catered by “Catering by Lovables.” Pre-registration is required by Mondays. Weekly Lunch is served at 12 p.m. Upcoming menu: July 22: Chicken Marsala; July 29: Salmon.
Thursdays
Calling all men and women! Spend just one hour a week discussing current events happening locally and on the world stage. Join volunteer leader Richard Essen as he leads the Current Events Discussion Group in interesting discussions from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. Voice your opinion or just listen to contrasting points of view. Take part in the group that’s growing in popularity. Meet at the Coral Gables Adult Activity Center, 624 Anastasia Avenue. For more information, call 305-460-5609.
Fridays
Learn how to hold a conversation in Spanish with volunteer Luz Del Rio. Conversational Spanish classes take place from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. in Room 112 at the Coral Gables Adult Activity Center, 624 Anastasia Avenue. A five-week session costs just $12. Space is limited. For more information, call 305-460-5609.
