Yacht Rock Sing-Along with the Tall Boys packs it all in at the Barnacle’s March Moonlight Concert. Vote here for your favorite songs and then come out to sing the top ten vote-getters. The Barnacle State Park, 3485 Main Highway. Friday 3/7. Gate opens at 6:00 p.m. for the picnic crowd. Music starts at 7:00 p.m. Sing-Along follows. Oh What a Night! Advanced tickets.
For (probably) a higher caliber of singing, join the Grammy-nominated choral group Seraphic Fire singing works from the Age of Enlightenment. Church of the Little Flower, 2711 Indian Mound Trail, Coral Gables. Friday 3/7 at 8:00 p.m. Tickets.
The organ at St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church goes totally retro – 100 years worth – as John Fenstermaker masters its keyboards. John uses the full range of the organ to accompany two foundational silent films of the 1920s. Buster Keaton’s Sherlock, Jr. was ground-breaking for its stunts and timeless comedy. Charlie Chaplin stars in The Masquerader, a rare early film showcasing the range of his acting talents. St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church, 2750 McFarlane Road. Friday 3/7 from 7:00 to 8:00 p.m. Free advanced tickets. Donations welcomed.
By appointment only – but well worth it – the Young Artists’ Gallery displays the talents of young Miami-Dade County public high-school artists at the Woman’s Club of Coconut Grove. The exhibit is open to the public by appointment only Friday 3/7, 3/8, and 3/9 from noon to 4:00 p.m. 2985 South Bayshore Drive. Free.
Geology and biology experts lead an Eco-bike Tour along the Commodore Trail. They’ll help you find the exceptional habitats and geology hidden right in our neighborhood and then reveal their past and predict their future. As the Spotlight went to press, a few seats remained in this Friends of the Commodore Trail event. You can find details and check for tickets here. Children under 16 are free, but advanced registration is required. Saturday ⅜ from 9:00 to 11:00 a.m. Wear your helmet, please. 🙂
If the sound of pickleballs plop-plop-plopping makes your heart race, you can measure just how much at the Grove’s first ever Pickleball Tournament and Wellness Fair. Baptist Health will join Miami Firefighters and the Grove Pickles for a tournament of the Sweet (dill) Sixteen. Health screenings and EKGs for attending youth are available while you cheer for your favorite team. The firefighters are all in, and you should be too. Just outside Fire Station #8 at 2975 Oak Avenue. Play starts Saturday 3/8 at 8:00 a.m. with the finals starting around noon. Free.
One hundred fifty thousand orchids can’t be wrong. In fact, 150,000 blooming orchids must be spectacular. The seemingly endless Orchids In Bloom Festival features all-things-orchid including flowers, experts, gardening tips, butterflies, and more. It’s family-friendly in every way. Fairchild Tropical Gardens, Saturday 3/8 and 3/9 from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. General admission is included in the price of the tickets found here. Prices vary.
Lady Miasma – showcasing the young aspiring professional performers of Area Theater – has added more performances to its limited run. The production joins fairytale images with mature themes. Five performances from 3/9 to 4/6. Times vary. Area Stage’s Black Box Theatre inside The Shops at Sunset Place, 5701 Sunset Drive, Suite 286. Metrorail to University Station. Tickets.
Fatherhood has its ups and downs, much like the playground equipment featured in the poetry of Scott Raven. But the poems found in Stay at Poem Dad reveal far more than scraped knees. Books & Books in Coconut Grove hosts a poetry performance and book signing by Scott for his new book. 3409 Main Highway. Tuesday 3/11 at 6:30 p.m. Free. The spirit of Seville appears on the streets of Coral Gables, bringing traditional music, dance, authentic cuisine, and colorful Andalusian flair during Feria de Sevilla en Miami / Fair of Seville in Miami. On the stage, you’ll find flamenco music and dance performed by artists arriving directly from Spain. At the intersection of Alhambra Circle & Salzedo Street, Coral Gables. Saturday 3/8 from noon to 11:00 p.m. Advanced tickets here. Teenager discount.
Save Me a (Bicycle) Seat
Bike Walk Coral Gables returns with their annual Bike & BBQ. This long ride (11 miles) is rewarded with the BBQ picnic at the end in Matheson Hammock Park. Advanced tickets will sell out. Sunday 3/16 from 9:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Detailed instructions, locations and requirements are found here.
Alhambra Orchestra’s March concert presents works from around the world connected by folk and classical traditions. Coral Gables United Church of Christ, 3010 DeSoto Boulevard, Coral Gables. Sunday 3/16 at 7:30 p.m. Free. Prepare now for Electronics Recycling Day in Regatta Park. The Woman’s Club of Coconut Grove makes it possible and can help you sort through what obsolete items go in which bin. Regatta Park, 3500 Pan American Drive. Saturday 3/29 from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
