Featured Events in Coral Gables in May 2025 (April Updated)

Tickets will be delivered to dual enrollment graduates *only* at their respective high school, the week of May 19th. There are no electronic tickets. Last day to buy tickets is May 4th at 11:30 p.m. There will be NO tickets available the day of the event. THERE IS NO PICKUP AT WILL CALL. PLEASE DISREGARD THAT MESSAGE THAT IS AUTOMATED FROM EVENTBRITE. Information Source: Doral College | eventbrite

Pre-sale Ticket Sale Ends Today. Earn up to 18 CLE credits in a single day, including ethics and technology required credits.* ALL PROCEEDS BENEFIT THE LAW LIBRARY AT THE DADE COUNTY COURTHOUSE. Attend courses on Understanding the Amendments to the Rules of Civil Procedure, Winning in Motion Calendar, Dealing with Difficult Opposing Counsel, Effective Voir Dire, What Judges Want Trial Lawyers to Know, Use of Technology in Court, Artificial Intelligence & ChatGPT Issues, Making a Winning Oral Argument, Discovery: Advice from the Bench, Judicial Ethics, Professionalism, Mental Health, and a View from the Bench on Overlooked Motion Practice Tips. Tickets are available from several dollars per CLE hour, which includes the judicial cocktail reception. Attend Florida's largest judicial reception and CLE conference. Friday, May 9 The Miracle Theatre, 280 Miracle Mile, Coral Gables, FL 33134 Bonus Morning Session begins at 8 AM Main Event begins at 9 AM J udicial Cocktail Reception follows the conclusion of the program All proceeds from the program benefit the Law Library at the Dade County Courthouse. **TICKETS ARE LIMITED BY THE VENUE AND WILL NOT BE SOLD AT THE DOOR. RSVP NOW TO ENSURE ADMISSION TO THE LARGEST JUDICIAL EVENT OF ITS KIND IN FLORIDA.** * CLE application pending. The program includes lite breakfast snacks in the morning and beverages during the day. Meals are on your own. Feel free to bring any food of your choice, order in, or take a break to sample one of the dozens of neighboring, award-winning restaurants. Information Source: Law Library at the Dade County Courthouse | eventbrite

Books & Books is thrilled to announce an exclusive Meet & Greet with Laura Day in celebration of her latest release: The Prism . A transformational program to heal your past, remake your present, and create the future you deserve. Limited spots available, so don’t miss out! This event is at at Coral Gables Congregational Church located at 3010 De Soto BLVD. (across from the Biltmore Hotel). ***Please note: This ticket grants entry to the 6pm Meet & Greet, followed by the 7pm book talk. Each ticket includes one copy of The Prism , which will be handed out upon entry. If you have purchased a Meet & Greet ticket, you do not need to purchase a separate ticket for the talk. About the Book: “ The Prism is a radiant guide to transforming your life through the alchemy of intuition and healing. With profound clarity, Laura Day unveils the interconnectedness of spirit, ego, and energy, offering a practical path to self-discovery and empowerment. This book doesn’t just inspire; it equips you with the tools to reimagine your world. A masterpiece for anyone ready to awaken their highest potential.” —Deepak Chopra “Laura Day has transformed her own survival into a toolkit for personal growth, with an experiential road map for healing and integrating all our conflicting parts. I’ve seen the system laid out in The Prism transform her own life and work, just as it has lifted so many others of us to a new of level of joy, self-love, pleasure, and achievement.” —Demi Moore A transformational program to heal your past, remake your present, and create the future you deserve. A consultant to billion-dollar companies and the brightest lights of Hollywood, Laura Day--in her bestselling, breakthrough book Practical Intuition --explained how anyone can train themselves to gain full access to the powers of their intuitive mind. Only Day's closest friends, however, knew that behind the book's phenomenal success was a dark family history--one that provided her with profound insights into human nature and an understanding of what it takes to achieve your dreams, no matter how challenging your past or present.Now, Day has combined those insights with her intuitive program to create a life-changing method of self-discovery and renewal. Developed over a decade with thousands of students and based on a unique approach that combines scientific principles, wisdom from ancient traditions, and her own remarkable intuitive gifts, The Prism reveals seven points in our development that can either hinder us or be harnessed to create healthy lives. Day teaches us how to resolve our vulnerabilities and replace them with potent new structures that will help us find joy, attract success, and materialize our goals.Every human is born to thrive, according to Day. The Prism is your guide to creating that future. About the Author: New York Times bestselling author and teacher Laura Day has spent four decades using intuition to help individuals and billion-dollar companies alike identify and achieve their goals. She is the author of Practical Intuition, The Circle, Welcome to Your Crisis, and several other books. A sought-after public speaker, Day has been featured in publications including New York, Newsweek, Cosmopolitan, Marie Claire, and People, and she has appeared on CNN, Good Morning America, The View, and The Oprah Winfrey Show, among many others. Information Source: Books & Books | eventbrite

FREE admission, limited availability. Please RSVP to reserve your spot! Join us for an electrifyingRace Weekend Social at Thesis Hotel Miami’s Paseo onSaturday, May 3rd from 6 pm to 9 pm 🏎️✨ Miami locals and guests are invited to gather and celebrate the thrill of race weekend with: Live musicComplimentary bites by Mamey & The CollabComplimentary welcome drinkInteractive games & giveawaysCash bar (additional drinks available)Open to all ages. Grab your friends and fuel your need for speed! Information Source: THesis Hotel Miami | eventbrite

Books & Books and the Books & Books Literary Foundation are proud to present an evening with Rachel Maddow discussing Prequel: An American Fight Against Fascism (Crown, $20). #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • Rachel Maddow traces the fight to preserve American democracy back to World War II, when a handful of committed public servants and brave private citizens thwarted far-right plotters trying to steer our nation toward an alliance with the Nazis. This event will take place at Temple Judea (5500 Granada Blvd). Tickets are REQUIRED. Each ticket admits one (1) guest into the venue and includes one (1) copy of PREQUEL ($20+tax). The author will not be signing copies at this event and bags will be checked. About the Book: #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • Rachel Maddow traces the fight to preserve American democracy back to World War II, when a handful of committed public servants and brave private citizens thwarted far-right plotters trying to steer our nation toward an alliance with the Nazis. “A ripping read—well rendered, fast-paced and delivered with the same punch and assurance that she brings to a broadcast. . . . The parallels to the present day are strong, even startling.”— The New York Times (Editors’ Choice) Inspired by her research for the hit podcast Ultra, Rachel Maddow charts the rise of a wild American strain of authoritarianism that has been alive on the far-right edge of our politics for the better part of a century. Before and even after our troops had begun fighting abroad in World War II, a clandestine network flooded the country with disinformation aimed at sapping the strength of the U.S. war effort and persuading Americans that our natural alliance was with the Axis, not against it. It was a sophisticated and shockingly well-funded campaign to undermine democratic institutions, promote antisemitism, and destroy citizens’ confidence in their elected leaders, with the ultimate goal of overthrowing the U.S. government and installing authoritarian rule. That effort worked—tongue and groove—alongside an ultra-right paramilitary movement that stockpiled bombs and weapons and trained for mass murder and violent insurrection. At the same time, a handful of extraordinary activists and journalists were tracking the scheme, exposing it even as it was unfolding. In 1941 the U.S. Department of Justice finally made a frontal attack, identifying the key plotters, finding their backers, and prosecuting dozens in federal court. None of it went as planned. While the scheme has been remembered in history—if at all—as the work of fringe players, in reality it involved a large number of some of the country’s most influential elected officials. Their interference in law enforcement efforts against the plot is a dark story of the rule of law bending and then breaking under the weight of political intimidation. That failure of the legal system had consequences. The tentacles of that unslain beast have reached forward into our history for decades. But the heroic efforts of the activists, journalists, prosecutors, and regular citizens who sought to expose the insurrectionists also make for a deeply resonant, deeply relevant tale in our own disquieting times. About the Author: Rachel Maddow is host of the Emmy Award–winning Rachel Maddow Show on MSNBC, as well as the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Drift and Blowout, and the New York Times bestselling co-author of Bag Man . Maddow received a bachelor’s degree in public policy from Stanford University and earned her doctorate in political science at Oxford University. She lives in New York City and Massachusetts with her partner, artist Susan Mikula. Information Source: Books & Books | eventbrite

Books & Books and the Books & Books Literary Foundation are proud to present an evening with Dave Barry discussing Class Clown: The Memoirs of a Professional Wiseass: How I Went 77 Years Without Growing Up (Simon & Schuster, $28.99). America’s most beloved wiseass finally tells his life story with all the humor you’d expect from a man who made a career out of making fun of pretty much everything. ***Please note: This event will take place at the Books & Books in Coral Gables at 265 Aragon Ave. Tickets are REQUIRED. Each ticket admits one (1) guest into the venue and includes one (1) copy of CLASS CLOWN ($28.99 +tax). If you would like to bring a guest, you must add our $5 guest fee. This fee does not include a copy and only accounts for one guest. Books will be handed out upon entry. Can't make the event? Buy your copy here. About the Book: America’s most beloved wiseass finally tells his life story with all the humor you’d expect from a man who made a career out of making fun of pretty much everything. How does the son of a Presbyterian minister wind up winning a Pulitzer Prize for writing a wildly inaccurate newspaper column read by millions of people? In Class Clown , Dave Barry takes us on a hilarious ride, starting with a childhood largely spent throwing rocks for entertainment—there was no internet—and preparing for nuclear war by hiding under a classroom desk. After literally getting elected class clown in high school, he went to college, where, as an English major, he read snippets of great literature when he was not busy playing in a rock band (it was the sixties). He began his journalism career at a small-town Pennsylvania newspaper where he learned the most important rule of local journalism: never confuse a goose with a duck. His journey then took a detour into the business world, where as a writing consultant he spent years trying, with limited success, to get corporate folks to, for God’s sake, get the point. Somehow from there he wound up as a humor columnist for The Miami Herald , where his boss was a wild man who encouraged him to write about anything that struck him as amusing and to never worry about alienating anyone. His columns were not popular with everyone: He managed to alienate a vast army of Neil Diamond fans, and the entire state of Indiana. But he also developed a loyal following of readers who alerted him to the threat of exploding toilets, not to mention the fire hazards posed by strawberry pop-tarts and Rollerblade Barbie, which he demonstrated to the nation on the David Letterman show. He led his readers on a crusade against telemarketers that ultimately caused the national telemarketers association to stop answering its own phones because it was getting—irony alert—too many unwanted calls. He has also run for president multiple times, although so far without success. He became a book author and joined a literary rock band, which was not good at playing music but did once perform with Bruce Springsteen, who sang backup to Dave. As for his literary merits, Dave writes: “I’ll never have the critical acclaim of, say, Marcel Proust. But was Marcel Proust ever on Carson? Did he ever steal a hotel sign for Oprah?” Class Clown isn’t just a memoir; it’s a vibrant celebration of a life rich with humor, absurdity, joy, and sadness. Dave says the most important wisdom imparted by his Midwestern parents was never to take anything too seriously. This laughter-filled book is proof that he learned that lesson well. About the Author: Dave Barry is the author of more bestsellers than you can count on two hands, including Swamp Story , Lessons from Lucy , Dave Barry’s Complete Guide to Guys , Dave Barry Turns Forty , and Dave Barry Is Not Making This Up . A wildly popular syndicated columnist best known for his booger jokes, Barry won the 1988 Pulitzer Prize for commentary. He lives in Miami. Information Source: Books & Books | eventbrite

The CHOPIN for ALL: SEASON of WINNERS . Don’t miss the final concert of the season with the triumphant return of William Ge , 5th Prize Winner of the 11th National Chopin Piano Competition. William first graced our stages back in 2023. Now he returns as a top prize winner! This series celebrates the 50th Anniversary of the National Chopin Piano Competition , bringing audiences the extraordinary artistry of its laureates. About William Ge William Ge , 17, studies at Phillips Academy Andover and the New England Conservatory Preparatory School under Jonathan Bass and Dang Thai Son. He has performed with the Philadelphia Orchestra, the Boston Pops, and the Frost Chopin Festival Chamber Orchestra. He has participated in the Morningside Music Bridge Program and festivals such as the Frost Chopin Academy, Art of the Piano Festival, and the Cliburn Junior Festival. A four-year Chopin Foundation Scholarship recipient, William is also a winner of the MTNA National Senior Piano Competition and the Jacob Flier International Piano Competition. Ticket Information Admission is free , and seating is general admission, available on a first-come, first-served basis. Registration is recommended to secure your seat. Chopin Foundation members can request reserved seating by contacting admin@chopin.org or calling 305-868-0624. Granada Church (Coral Gables) Nestled in the picturesque city of Coral Gables, Granada Church is known for its historic charm and serene ambiance. Its intimate setting and outstanding acoustics make it a perfect venue for enjoying the timeless music of Chopin. Parking: Complimentary parking, including accessible spaces, is available in the church’s lot, with additional street parking nearby. All artists, dates, and programs are subject to change without notice. Information Source: Chopin Foundation of the United States | eventbrite

Books & Books is proud to present an afternoon with Matt Dinniman for the newest installment of the Dungeon Crawler series, Eye of the Bedlam Bride (Ace, $39). Carl and Princess Donut journey into insanity in the wildly entertaining sixth book in the USA Today bestselling Dungeon Crawler Carl series by Matt Dinniman—now with bonus material exclusive to this print edition! ***Please note: This event will take place at Books & Books in Coral Gables. Tickets are REQUIRED. Each ticket admits one (1) guest into the venue and includes one (1) copy of THE EYE OF THE BEDLAM BRIDE ($39 +tax). Books will be handed out upon entry. C an't make it in-person? Order your online copy here. About the Book: Carl and Princess Donut journey into insanity in the wildly entertaining sixth book in the USA Today bestselling Dungeon Crawler Carl series by Matt Dinniman—now with bonus material exclusive to this print edition! Coast Guard vet Carl and his ex-girlfriend’s cat, Princess Donut, have survived longer and leveled up higher than anyone ever thought they could in the galaxy’s most popular reality show, but after the shocking conclusion of the seventh level, it’s now anyone’s game. A pantheon of forgotten gods. An old grudge between a talk show host, an heiress, and the man they shattered along the way. A rapidly deteriorating AI system. An inconvenient tiara upon the head of a friend. It is bedlam on the eighth floor. The crawlers are given a new task: Find and capture six monsters, each of which will be turned into a card. The stronger, the deadlier, the better. At the end of the floor, the bad guys will also have decks, made of some of the most powerful cards available. So it’s crucial for crawlers to assemble the toughest squad possible. But, like always, there is a catch. There’s always a catch. If Carl and Donut want a winning hand, they’ll have to capture the most lethal and terrifying monster of them all: Shi Maria. She was once married to a now-missing god. Her special attack is known to drive one insane. They call her the Bedlam Bride. But even if Carl and Donut can capture her, they know all too well that just because someone has been captured, it doesn’t mean they have been tamed. Welcome, Crawlers. Welcome to the eighth floor of the dungeon. About the Author: Matt Dinniman is a writer, artist, and musician (well, he's a bass player) from Gig Harbor, WA. He is the author of several books, including the bestselling Dungeon Crawler Carl series. Information Source: Books & Books | eventbrite

The CHOPIN for ALL: SEASON of WINNERS. Don’t miss the final concert of the season with the triumphant return of William Ge, 5th Prize Winner of the 11th National Chopin Piano Competition. William first graced our stages back in 2023. Now he returns as a top prize winner! This series celebrates the 50th Anniversary of the National Chopin Piano Competition, bringing audiences the extraordinary artistry of its laureates. About William Ge William Ge, 17, studies at Phillips Academy Andover and the New England Conservatory Preparatory School under Jonathan Bass and Dang Thai Son. He has performed with the Philadelphia Orchestra, the Boston Pops, and the Frost Chopin Festival Chamber Orchestra. He has participated in the Morningside Music Bridge Programandfestivals such as the Frost Chopin Academy, Art of the Piano Festival, and the Cliburn Junior Festival. A four-year Chopin Foundation Scholarship recipient, William is also a winner of the MTNA National Senior Piano Competition and the Jacob Flier International Piano Competition. Ticket Information Admission is free, and seating is general admission, available on a first-come, first-served basis. Registration is recommended to secure your seat.Chopin Foundation members can request reserved seating by contacting admin@chopin.org or calling 305-868-0624. Granada Church (Coral Gables) Nestled in the picturesque city of Coral Gables, Granada Church is known for its historic charm and serene ambiance. Its intimate setting and outstanding acoustics make it a perfect venue for enjoying the timeless music of Chopin. Parking: Complimentary parking, including accessible spaces, is available in the church’s lot, with additional street parking nearby. All artists, dates, and programs are subject to change without notice. Information Source: Chopin Foundation of the United States | eventbrite

Books & Books and the Books & Books Literary Foundation are proud to present an evening with Rick Atkinson discussing The Fate of the Day: The War for America, Fort Ticonderoga to Charleston, 1777-1780 (Crown, $42) . In the second volume of the landmark American Revolution trilogy by the Pulitzer Prize–winning and #1 New York Times bestselling author of The British Are Coming, George Washington’s army fights on the knife edge between victory and defeat. ***Please note: This event will take place at the Books & Books in Coral Gables at 265 Aragon Ave. Tickets are REQUIRED. Each ticket admits one (1) guest into the venue and includes one (1) copy of FATE OF THE DAY ($42 +tax). If you would like to bring a guest, you must add our $5 guest fee. This fee does not include a copy and only accounts for one guest. Books will be handed out upon entry. About the Book: “Rick Atkinson takes his place among the greatest of all historians. This superb second volume in his Revolution Trilogy is that rare narrative that keeps you on the edge of your seat. Familiar characters become dimensional and complicated, new ones burst to life vividly, and the battles and struggles that created our country now have clarity and meaning.” —Ken Burns In the second volume of the landmark American Revolution trilogy by the Pulitzer Prize–winning and #1 New York Times bestselling author of The British Are Coming, George Washington’s army fights on the knife edge between victory and defeat. The first twenty-one months of the American Revolution—which began at Lexington and ended at Princeton—was the story of a ragged group of militiamen and soldiers fighting to forge a new nation. By the winter of 1777, the exhausted Continental Army could claim only that it had barely escaped annihilation by the world’s most formidable fighting force. Two years into the war, George III is as determined as ever to bring his rebellious colonies to heel. But the king’s task is now far more complicated: fighting a determined enemy on the other side of the Atlantic has become ruinously expensive, and spies tell him that the French and Spanish are threatening to join forces with the Americans. Prize-winning historian Rick Atkinson provides a riveting narrative covering the middle years of the Revolution. Stationed in Paris, Benjamin Franklin woos the French; in Pennsylvania, George Washington pleads with Congress to deliver the money, men, and materiel he needs to continue the fight. In New York, General William Howe, the commander of the greatest army the British have ever sent overseas, plans a new campaign against the Americans—even as he is no longer certain that he can win this searing, bloody war. The months and years that follow bring epic battles at Brandywine, Saratoga, Monmouth, and Charleston, a winter of misery at Valley Forge, and yet more appeals for sacrifice by every American committed to the struggle for freedom. Timed to coincide with the 250th anniversary of the beginning of the Revolution, Atkinson’s brilliant account of the lethal conflict between the Americans and the British offers not only deeply researched and spectacularly dramatic history, but also a new perspective on the demands that a democracy makes on its citizens. About the Author: Rick Atkinson is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of seven previous works of history, including The Long Gray Line , the Liberation Trilogy ( An Army at Dawn , The Day of Battle , and The Guns at Last Light ), and The British Are Coming , the first volume of the Revolution Trilogy. He has won numerous awards, including Pulitzer Prizes for history and journalism. Information Source: Books & Books | eventbrite