Vibrant murals, crafts for kids, Vizcaya Village guided tour, and more. 
Happy Tuesday, 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 week ahead.
📰 In the news
Local happenings: MDC students joined startups on AI and design challenges, a brass orchestra spins Beatles classics Mardi Gras style, and Miami traffic ranks third worst — catch up here.
State-level stories: Tiny Gulf island charms anglers and museum buffs, a $280 million program funds storm proof home upgrades, and SpaceX reuses a Falcon 9 booster — see what else is brewing.
National headlines: Safety alerts for hundreds of thousands of Kia and Ford vehicles as an early Atlantic storm takes shape, and Mediterranean diet tips ease inflammation — peruse the best of the rest.
Highlights this week
- Hear bestselling duo dissect 2024 election fight
- Enjoy Miami Nerd Nite presentations and trivia
- Create art with family then explore Vizcaya
- Celebrate coral spawning with hands-on fun
- Endurance’s auto protection plan is $300 off
🫶 We got your back
Pets: Treat your fur baby like a VIP without breaking the bank. In Coral Gables, these pet stores stock everything from gourmet treats to plush beds.
Golf: Not sure where to swing first among Florida’s 1,000-plus courses? This travel guide tees you off on the Sunshine State’s finest greens.
Travel: These safety hacks will have you packing your bag with confidence, so solo trips after 50 don’t feel scary.
Playhouse: Whether you’re craving toe-tapping show tunes, spine-tingling drama, or the offbeat charm of experimental one-acts, GableStage brings center-stage magic (and just enough backstage buzz) to town.
Wealth: $4,000. That’s how much an ounce of gold is expected to cost in 2026. And since gold thrives in unstable markets, its rally appears far from over. Check out gold IRAs, which let you own physical gold while taking advantage of IRA tax breaks.
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📆 Around town this week
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This week
🎨 Celebrates Art @ Wynwood Mural | Tuesday (8/5) at 12:00am – Skip the fourth Starbucks opening and swing by North Miami Avenue for a splash of Hiero Veiga’s kaleidoscopic murals. Carrera’s final stop of its Four Cities. One Bold Vision tour is like Miami’s art scene on espresso, bright, bold, and impossible to ignore.
🍣 Miami Spice@ Sexy Fish Miami | Wednesday (8/6) at 12:00pm – Dive into an underwater-themed feast during Miami Spice at Sexy Fish Miami. Choose a $35 three-course lunch Monday–Saturday from 12–4 pm with delights like Yellowtail Sashimi and prime skirt steak, then cap it off with warm donuts. This Japanese-inspired menu brings ocean vibes to your plate, with agave, champagne, wine, and cocktail add-ons ready to amp up the adventure.
🗡️ Throne of Blood@ Coral Gables Art Cinema | Thursday (8/7) at 10:00pm – Think you know Macbeth? Think again. This 4K restoration of Kurosawa’s Throne of Blood transports the whole tragedy to misty, Noh-inspired Japan, with Toshiro Mifune charging headfirst into prophecy, ambition, and a delightfully ruthless wife. Popcorn optional, existential dread guaranteed.
🖌️ Summer Art Sessions: Crafts for Kids @ Vizcaya Museum and Gardens | Friday (8/8) at 11:00am – Round up the kids and wander through Vizcaya’s Mediterranean mansion and ten acres of manicured gardens, then let them unleash their inner artist with drop-in crafts, all included with admission. It’s a museum day that actually holds your attention, without the usual “I’m bored” chorus.
🐠 Coral Spawning Celebration @ Vizcaya Museum and Gardens | Friday (8/8) at 6:00pm – Ready to swap your usual happy hour for something a bit fishier? Imagine racing through coral-themed scavenger hunts, dabbling in garden art, then sipping cocktails and munching bites to DJ-curated beats as we toast the nightly coral spawning magic.
This weekend
🤹 The Court Jester @ Coral Gables Art Cinema | Saturday (8/9) at 11:00am – This 70-year-old romp moonlights as a sword-fighting pun clinic, with Danny Kaye’s impish grin, sneaky disguises, and jokes sharper than your aunt’s side-eye. Glynis Johns and Angela Lansbury pop up in a cameo carousel, hypnotic hijinks, and royal chaos ensue.
🌎 The Indigenous: Wisdom of World Culture @ Tomorrowland Miami | Saturday (8/9) at 6:00pm – TomorrowLand Miami is morphing into a global living room, packed with indigenous art, live music, and ancient recipes your usual takeout can’t touch. Go Green Fashionista’s party doubles as a masterclass in world wisdom, unity, and dry wit for locals who’ve seen it all.
🥊 Caribbean Clash @ James L Knight Center | Saturday (8/9) at 7:00pm – Think Pinot nights are thrilling? This is Caribbean Clash, where eight fighters from across the Americas trade pleasantries with their gloves. Expect fast rounds, knockout power, and enough intensity to make your yoga class feel like nap time.
🥂 YJP Miami 14th Annual White Party @ The Cove Rooftop Lounge | Saturday (8/9) at 9:00pm – Dress head-to-toe in white for Miami’s sleekest rooftop rendezvous celebrating Tu’BAv—the Jewish holiday of romance. Enjoy open bar cocktails, chef-curated tapas, and rooftop DJ beats as you mingle with hundreds of fellow YJPs under the stars. Lock in your ticket early for the best price and get ready to raise your eyes (and your glass) at The Cove.
🏰 Vizcaya Village Guided Tour @ Vizcaya Village | Sunday (8/10) at 11:00am – Swap your usual Sunday plan for a 30-minute guided tour of Vizcaya’s hidden farm village across the street from the main house. You’ll dig into century-old gossip, admire the restoration efforts, and pretend you’re part of the crew reviving this quirky slice of history.
Wanna see more? Browse our full events calendar →
🎶 Live music & entertainment
- 8/7 Nerd Nite Miami @ Gramps – 6 pm
- 8/7 Ken Peplowski @ Coral Gables Congregational Church – 7:30 pm
- 8/8 Its Never Over Jeff Buckley @ Coral Gables Art Cinema – 2:45 pm
- 8/8 Music Bingo @ Batch Gastropub – 6 pm
- 8/8 Maxwell: The Serenade 2025 @ Kaseya Center – 8 pm
- 8/8 DJ MeMo @ Miami Mojito – 9 pm
- 8/8 Friday Night Live: Improv Comedy @ Just The Funny – 9 pm
- 8/8 DeathMatch: Competitive Improv @ Just The Funny – 11 pm
- 8/9 Echoes @ Sanctuary of the Arts – 7:30 pm
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