Repurpose your inner fire as the Grammy-nominated Seraphic Fire choral shares the power that a cappella performance can bring to moments of introspection during a concert of spiritual music. Inspired works from centuries of composers will be presented. Church of the Epiphany, 8235 SW 57th Avenue. Friday 3/28 at 7:30 p.m. Free with advanced registration here.
Recycle your obsolete electronics, unusable batteries and forgotten computers at the drive-through Electronics Recycling Day at Regatta Park. Come on, you can do this. Saturday 3/29 from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. 3500 Pan American Drive. Free.
Restore both body and mind with moments of quiet purpose during the Coconut Grove Library’s bi-weekly Wednesdays of Well-being Yoga Hour. Novices and experienced yogis can all join this group that focuses on mindfulness, flexibility, and relaxation. Breathe in, hold and exhale slowly as you register with the branch beforehand at 305-442-8695 or [email protected]. Coconut Grove Library. 2875 McFarlane Road. Wednesday 4/2, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Free.
Remain in awe of the combined musical power of a 71-rank organ paired with percussion instruments from around the world in a free concert. The Organized Rhythm duo will adapt works from Aaron Copland to Gustav Holtz during their presentation at First United Methodist Church of Coral Gables. 536 Coral Way, Coral Gables. Friday 4/4, 7:30 p.m. Free.
Replant a free fruit tree, hardwood tree or shrub and celebrate Arbor Day with the City of Miami’s Building Department. Gotta give them credit for trying. The first give-away will happen at Douglas Park and those at the front of the line will get first pick – but pre-registration is required. Please don’t just show up, for there is advanced paperwork to fill out online and proof of residency documents to bring with you. All the instructions and the link to register can be found online. Douglas Park, 2755 SW 37th Avenue. Saturday 4/5, starting at 9:00 a.m. Free.
Reuse empty plastic flower pots when you can and when you can’t, the Native Plant Network is eager to take used plastic pots off your hands. This little-known branch of Fairchild Tropical Garden makes a big impact county-wide as it propagates and distributes free plants native to South Florida’s unique pine rockland environment. How? Super simple. Just stack up your pots behind the mailbox at the gate that you’ll find at 11935 Old Cutler Road. When the NPN gardeners come by later, they’ll pick them up and quietly thank you for your help. Free.
Regret if you fail to take the Secret Garden Tour of Coconut Grove through seven specially-curated and inspirational gardens. This year it’s totally walkable in a small North Grove neighborhood. Advanced ticket sales are required – no walk-ups – to respect the privacy of the generous gardeners that are allowing guests to see what lies behind their garden gates. As the Spotlight went to press, tickets still remained on the Friends of the Commodore Trail website. Secret North Grove location. Saturday 4/5, from 1:00 to 5:00 p.m., Sunday 4/6, from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. Tickets.
Recite poetry, or simply be moved by the spoken word during Poetry Night at the Barnacle. This second annual event helps start national poetry month and will feature former poet-laureate of the United States, Richard Blanco. Blanco will recite some of his works. So too will students from Miami-Dade County Public Schools. The Barnacle Historic State Park, 3485 Main Highway. Sunday 4/6, 5:30-8:30 p.m. Nominally priced tickets here.
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Make plans now for New World Symphony’s last Wallcast of the season. New World Symphony, 500 17th Street, Miami Beach. Saturday 4/19 at 8:00 p.m. Free.
