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.
May 2 – 3
The South Florida Chapter of the National Multiple Sclerosis Society is holding its annual Zimmerman MS Bike Ride. The two-day bike ride, which raises funds to find a cure for the disease, will start at the BankUnited Center at the University of Miami Coral Gables campus at 7 a.m. The route takes riders from Coral Gables to Key Largo and back. For more information or to register for the ride, call 305-599-0299 or click here.
May 9 – 10
The Tropical Flowering Tree Society will hold a Tropical Flowering Tree Show and Sale at Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden. On display will be some of the most beautiful and colorful trees, shrubs and vines in the tropical world. Experts and growers will be on hand to answer questions and give advice. The event takes place at the garden, 10901 Old Cutler Road, from 9:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Adults pay $20 for admission and $15 for seniors and $10 for children ages 6 through 17. For more information, call 305-667-1651 or click here.
May 13 – June 7
The Actors’ Playhouse at Miracle Theatre presents the Florida Premiere
of Havana Bourgeois. This dramatic play explores the impact of Fidel Castro’s
Revolution on the Cuban middle class. Relive this compelling moment in history as seen
through the eyes of the people who lived it. Performances will take place Wednesdays through
Saturdays at 8 p.m. and Sundays at 2 p.m. with an additional matinee on Wednesday, May
20th at 2 p.m. Tickets cost $40 on Wednesdays, Thursdays and Sunday matinee, $48 for Friday
and Saturday evenings. For more information or to purchase tickets, call the box office
at 305-444-9293 or click here.
Through May 31
Art is no longer found just in galleries. Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden is the backdrop for a monumental art exhibit. While walking through the lush tropical garden, take note of the magnificent sculptures that grace the landscape. Sculptures from Mark di Suvero, Kris Martin, Fernando Botero, Dale Chihuly and Daisy Youngblood can be found at the garden, 10901 Old Cutler Road. Art at Fairchild is open from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. with admission for adults costing $20, children 6 – 17 $10 and seniors $15. For more information, call 305-667-1651 or click here.
