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.
April 15, 22, 29
Enjoy a main dish, side salad, assorted desserts, ice tea, soft music and new or old friends, all for only $6! It's the best deal in town! The Weekly Lunch for seniors is catered by “Catering by Lovables.” Pre-registration is required by Mondays. Weekly Lunch is served at 12 p.m. at the Coral Gables Adult Activity Center, 624 Anastasia Avenue. Upcoming menu: April 15: Chicken Cacciatore, April 22: Rigatoni and Salsiccia, April 29: Baked Florida Snapper.
April 16, 23, 30
Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden takes on a whole new feeling at night. For the month of April, Thursdays are Nature Nights. Enjoy guided nature walks from local experts about insects, owls and unique night blooming plants. The Evening Walking Tours will showcase all the intoxicating fragrances at the garden and features a Starlight Tram Tour. All these events are happening from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Admission on these special nights is $15 for adults and $8 for children 6 to 17 years of age. Fairchild Garden is located at 10901 Old Cutler Road. For more information, call 305-667-1651 or click here.
April 16 – May 17
New Theatre presents the South Florida Premiere of Mauritius.
This funny play will have you at the edge of your seat with every plot twist. Written by
Pulitzer Prize nominated Theresa Rebeck, the play showcases the feud that ensues when two
half sisters come into possession of their late mother’s rare stamp collection. Performances
take place Thursdays through Saturdays at 8 p.m.
and Sundays at 1 p.m. New Theatre is located at 4120 Laguna Street. Tickets range from
$35 to $40. For more information, call 305-443-5909.
April 17
The Coral Gables Chamber Symphony & Opera presents a free Youth Virtuosi Concert. The American Ideal Concert showcases the brightest stars of the classical music world under one roof. The event takes place at the First United Methodist Church of South Miami, 6565 Red Road, at 10 a.m. For more information, call 305-965-1270.
April 17
The Parks and Recreation Department is offering a Parents Night Out. Leave your children at the War Memorial Youth Center where they will enjoy a sleep-over party with special activities. Guests will be given snacks and breakfast the next morning. Drop off your child at 7 p.m. and pick them up no later than 9 a.m. the next morning. The sleep-over is designed for children 5 – 14 years of age. Prices vary from $29 - $47. For more information, call 305-460-5600.
April 18 – May 17
The GableStage enlightens guests with the theatrical performance of No Child by Nilaja Sun. The play sheds light on the struggles and miracles of America’s public schools. Performances take place Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m. and Sundays at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. GableStage is located at 1200 Anastasia Avenue at the Biltmore Hotel. Tickets range from $37.50 to $42.50. For more information, call the box office at 305-445-1119.
April 20
The silver screen comes to the Coral Gables Adult Activity Center. Watch a movie and enjoy light refreshments for free. The Movie starts at 1 p.m. Now showing: Life is Beautiful (1997).
April 20
The Miami Memorabilia Collectors Club will be holding an annual open house event honoring Dade Heritage Days. The theme of this meeting is Building History: Making Memories. The public is invited to attend at 6:30 p.m. at the Central Christian Church, 222 Menores Avenue. For more information, call Seth Bramson at 305-575-1016.
April 23
United Way of Miami-Dade County presents the Miami Wine & Food Festival Tasting. This year’s event will take place at the Village of Merrick Park with over 60 wineries and 30 restaurants. The event runs from 6 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. and all proceeds will go to the United Way and Camillus House. Tickets cost $75. For more information or to purchase tickets, call 305-371-9463 or click here.
April 24
The Mexican organization “Mex I Can” is hosting an Interactive Gourmet Dinner and silent auction to benefit the Hispanic community living in the United States. The event takes place at the Biltmore Hotel, 1200 Anastasia Avenue at 6:30 p.m., featuring cooking painter Martha Chapa and Mexican chef Omar Covarrubias. For ticket information, contact 786-709-6519 or 305-910-5766.
