Left-overs anyone? Your neighborhood holds a surprisingly large number of parks perfect for a Post-Thanksgiving picnic.
If you choose to forego the Black Friday sales and meet up with neighbors and friends for the perfect potluck, consider rendezvousing in one of the two dozen parks nearby.
Cocowalk hosts a free calorie-burning workout session Saturday morning led by Infinity Beyond Fitness. Bring your water bottle, a mat and a smile. In the courtyard at Cocowalk. Saturday 11/30 at 10:00 a.m. 3015 Grand Avenue. Free.
At City Hall this week, the Climate Resilience Committee meets to examine waterfront projects. They welcome public comments in person or online here. Monday, 6:00 p.m. 2500 Pan American Drive.
U-Miami Men’s Basketball defends against the Arkansas Razorbacks in a special SEC/ACC challenge match. Although the game appears on ESPN-2, the excitement inside Watsco Center can’t be duplicated. Tuesday 12/03 at 7:00 p.m. 1245 Dauer Drive. Metrorail to University Station. Tickets.
An All-Grove matchup follows on Wednesday as Ransom Everglades Boys Basketball hosts Immaculata-LaSalle on the Ransom Everglades campus. Cool family idea: Young grade-schoolers love to get a glimpse into the lives of “big kids” and this is an exciting venue. Wednesday 12/04 at 5:00 p.m. 3575 Main Highway.
The Barnyard’s own Kabuya Pamela Bowens-Saffo presents more than 40 years of her work during Miami Art Week with her show at Miami Dade College’s Padron Campus at 27th Avenue and Southwest 8th Street. From the Heights features her printmaking and mixed media works. Opens Wednesday 12/04, MDC’s Padrón Campus Art Gallery, Building 3, Room 3113. 627 SW 27th Ave. By Metrobus Route 27. Free.
Join Comedy Night with the King Mango Strut where stand-up comics amp up the funny vibe as the Grove prepares for the big day. Sandbar Sports Grill hosts the party Wednesday 12/04 at 6:00 p.m. Meet new friends at the party, then get in the mix by joining a parade skit. Sandbar is at 3064 Grand Avenue. The King Mango Strut parade starts Sunday 01/05/25 at 2:00 p.m.
The faces and places of Coconut Grove as seen through the lenses of U-Miami advanced documentary photography students will be exhibited one evening only, Thursday 12/05 from 5:30 to 8:00 p.m. The photographers will all be there, presenting an opportunity to discuss their compositions and techniques. The 32 framed works will be available for sale with the proceeds benefiting Shake-a-Leg. 2620 South Bayshore Drive. Free.
Save Me a Seat
Annie Jr. opens at Area Stage for two weekends only, Friday 12/06. For those that believe ‘There’s always tomorrow’ to get your tickets, don’t wait too long. Opening night tickets were already sold out as the Spotlight went to press. Tickets were still available for other matinee and evening performances. The Shops at Sunset Place, 5701 Sunset Drive, South Miami. By Metrorail to University Station. Tickets.
Christmas concerts arrive next week, and the St. Hugh-Steinway Christmas Extravaganza leads on Friday 12/06 at 8:00 p.m. Advanced ticket sales here.
The next Lamar Louise Curry Concert features Tim Zimmerman and The King’s Brass at First United Methodist Church Coral Gables. Saturday 12/07 at 7:30 p.m. Free.
