Coral Gables Middle theatre season, watercolor recipe cards workshop, Cirque du Soleil OVO, and more. 
Happy Friday, Coral Gables. You know the drill – grab your coffee (or whatever you sip in the morning), kick back, and let Coral Gables Brief serve up everything you need to know for the weekend ahead.
📰 In the news
Local happenings: Mayor ends a two year defamation fight, Coral Gables Middle invites families into its theatre season, and home insurance rates tumble — catch up here.
State-level stories: Florida jumps to sixth in WalletHub rankings, Playboy moves its headquarters to Miami Beach, and Panthers pop corks on limited edition championship wines — see what else is brewing.
National headlines: South Korea’s court dismissed a Baby Shark copyright claim, a judge blocked fishing around Pacific atolls, and retirees eye a bigger Social Security increase — peruse the best of the rest.
Highlights this week
- Help beautify Demps Park this Saturday
- Discover Vizcaya Village’s historic farmstead
- Plant seeds and spread Peanuts kindness
- Join teen environmental leadership info session
- Unlock dozens of travel deals with AARP
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Garden: Nothing beats wandering aisles of lush ferns, weird orchids and instant privacy hedges… Check out these nursery hotspots near Coral Gables. They’re more than worth a trip.
Wildlife: Swap the gator meme for the real deal. Florida feels like a living wildlife documentary, from airboats gliding through alligator hangouts to gentle manatees grazing in crystal springs and rainbow parrots squawking overhead. Find your next jaw dropping moment with wildlife hotspots.
Money: Teaching your teen about credit cards can feel like decoding ancient hieroglyphics. These easy credit lessons turn confusing plastic power into real-world know-how.
Cocktail: Whether you’re craving a smoky mezcal riff, a floral gin fantasia, or a boozy twist on the classics, The Biltmore Bar mixes rare spirits, house-made syrups, and a dash of theater into cocktails that turn your evening into a liquid performance you won’t forget.
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📆 Around town this weekend
All events are subject to change without notice. This is entirely outside our control. Please check official event pages and social media for the most up to date information.
Today
📖 An Evening with Cleyvis Natera @ Books & Books | Friday (8/15) at 7:00pm – If you’ve ever wondered what happens when paradise goes sideways, swing by Books & Books for Cleyvis Natera’s free chat. Her new novel unspools over a hellish week at a sun-soaked Dominican resort, where ambition, secrets, and moral hiccups mix better than a rum cocktail.
🎶 Sarah De Warren & Darude & Denzo @ The Ground | Friday (8/15) at 10:00pm – Whether you’ve been humming ‘Sandstorm’ in the produce aisle or insist trance was a phase you outgrew, Darude and Denzo’s night of beats, tech breaks, and house grooves will have even the most skeptical knees tapping. Grab a friend, dust off your teenage dance muscles.
This weekend
😂 The Big Show Improv Comedy @ Just The Funny | Saturday (8/16) at 9:00pm – This is Miami’s signature interactive improv comedy, think Whose Line meets SNL with a splash of local heat. Award-winning comics whip up scenes on the spot, you’re part of the fun, and maybe grab a drink, just don’t expect refunds on your laughter.
🎧 DJ MeMo Live @ Miami Mojito Company | Saturday (8/16) at 9:00pm – Picture Guillermo Obando, the Argentina-born wizard behind MeMo Sounds Radio and sweaty gym playlists, unleashing peak-hour DJ magic at our favorite lounges. He’s the guy who’s been sneaking into your earbuds since you first hit cardio, so come see why everyone’s still dancing.
🏝️ Caribbean City | Shorts Shorts & Boots @ Wynwood Market Place | Saturday (8/16) at 10:00pm – Think short shorts, boots, and pure island energy—that’s Caribbean City in Wynwood. Ladies who RSVP before midnight get in free; who doesn’t love a head start on the fun? DJs will be dropping soca, dancehall, and all things tropical until 3 am. Dress for the theme, bring your best moves, and dance under the Miami stars.
🎨 Watercolor Recipe Cards Workshop @ Vizcaya Village | Sunday (8/17) at 11:00am – Think your grandmother’s lasagna deserves more than a splatter on a Post-it? This free watercolor workshop hands you paintbrushes and recipe prompts to immortalize culinary favorites. No experience needed, just a healthy appetite for fun, art, and fridge-worthy keepsakes.
🦋 Cirque du Soleil: OVO @ Kaseya Center | Sunday (8/17) at 1:00pm – Step into a buzzing world where gravity-defying acrobats and the tiniest of creatures share the spotlight. From delicate butterfly wings to thumping beats, OVO serves up a kaleidoscope of color, daring stunts, and cheeky humor. Tickets are live—grab yours before they flutter away!
🏐 HotMess Sports: Free Indoor Volleyball Open Play @ Jose Marti Park Community Center | Sunday (8/17) at 2:30pm – Hit the gym for free HotMess Sports LGBTQ+ indoor volleyball at Jose Marti Park, where the only thing hotter than the Miami sun is your killer serve. Come solo or rally your crew, and trade high fives, gentle digs, and local gossip in equal measure.
Next week
🎨 Noche de Arte feat. Danny Ramirez @ InterContinental Miami | Monday (8/18) at 6:00pm – If you’ve been waiting for a reason to ditch screen time, head to Gallery 100’s lobby every Monday in August to see Danny Ramirez bring Cuban, Miami, and Caribbean flair to mixed-media. It’s like crashing your artsy friend’s studio, and yes, his work’s for sale.
🍿 Jane the Virgin Mini Marathon at Rooftop Cinema Club @ Rooftop Cinema Club | Tuesday (8/19) at 8:00pm – This is the kind of marathon that throws a love confession, a fake death, and a narrator’s hot take into the same scene—and somehow makes it work. We’re screening Chapter Twenty-Three (hello, surprise birth and criminal conspiracy), Chapter Forty-Four (wedding bells, priest injuries, and a messier-than-ever love triangle), and Chapter Forty-Five (twin reveals and the big question: is Jane finally about to get busy?). Grab your cocktails poolside and prepare for peak telenovela energy—this one’s strictly 18+.
Wanna see more? Browse our full events calendar →
🎶 Live music & entertainment
- 8/15 Gravesend and more @ Gramps – 7 pm
- 8/15 Angelica Rose @ Earls Kitchen – 9 pm
- 8/15 Elderbrook and more @ Club Space – link
- 8/16 Candlelight (Coldplay tribute on Strings) @ Scottish Rite Temple – 6:30 pm
- 8/16 Candlelight (Adele tribute) @ Scottish Rite Temple – 9 pm
- 8/16 Fiddlehead and more @ Gramps – 7 pm
- 8/16 Ricky Valido @ Titanic Restaurant – 9 pm
- 8/17 Cirque du Soleil: OVO @ Kaseya Center – 1 pm
🏠️ Price is right – Coral Gables edition
How it works: We’re going to give you some facts about a home for sale, including a picture of the outside, the kitchen, and one additional room. Your job? Guess how much it’s listed for (preferably before you click to find out).
Listed by: Susan Lani Kahn Drody (Lowell International Rlty LLC)
A sun-soaked S. Gables standout, this Fairchild Oaks home channels Miami flair with a dash of European drama. Five bedrooms (one moonlights as an office), a kitchen built for pancake Sundays, and windows framing those storybook oaks set the scene. The upstairs primary suite flaunts herringbone wood floors, custom built-ins, and a bath that feels more spa than suburbia.
Tucked on a quiet cul-de-sac just moments from Fairchild Garden and Matheson Hammock, the layout balances casual hangouts with formal gatherings. Fresh 2025 roof, impact glass, a Generac, built-in sound, and a two-car garage with epoxy floors complete the lineup.
Make your guess, then (and only then)… see how much it costs →
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