Thanksgiving Day’s approach inspires many to seek volunteer opportunities to help others, sometimes in a single outing.  Others look for connections that could become longer lasting.  VolunteerMatch.org provides a straightforward online method of presenting opportunities that might meet your objectives and constraints.  Their system lets you search by zip code,[Read More…]

The French Horn Collective entertains at The Barnacle’s popular evening concert series.  Perfect for a picnic with friends or on a date night blanket watching the stars sweep by. Friday 11/8.  Gates open at 6:00 p.m.  No pets please.  3485 Main Highway.  We bought our tickets online.  You can too.[Read More…]

Under the full moon, The Kampong presents Freaky Flora and encourages plant-themed costumes with promises of prizes and botanical cocktails.  But the real attraction is a talk on pollinators by Dr. John Geiger of FIU.  10/18, 6:30 p.m.  Tickets available here. Hip Hop on Strings arrives at the Coral Gables[Read More…]

Sometimes we need a moment of tranquility and calmness.  Yours may start with Open Door Yoga which meets Sunday 10/13, 9:00 a.m. 2801 Florida Ave, Suite 20.   One of their approaches may be perfect for you.   Gentle oboes and stings at the intimate (and inexpensive) Chamber Music Series of[Read More…]

History Tours of Coconut Grove are revealing, fun and make you the life of your next dinner party.  On this Friday evening’s walking tour, Stella Ross leads for the Friends of the Commodore Trail.  The focus will include the stories of the diverse peoples that came together to create the[Read More…]

Our platform shoes are laced up as we head to the Boogie Nights dance party fundraiser for the Coconut Grove Optimist Club’s youth programs.  Friday 9/27, 6:30 p.m. You can get tickets at the door or buy them in advance for a substantial discount. Woman’s Club of Coconut Grove, 2985[Read More…]

Miami’s Liberty City community was an early battleground of gentrification.  Razing Liberty Square – a new documentary on the struggle over the redevelopment of public housing and prime urban real estate (sound familiar?) – will be shown at 6:00 p.m. Friday 9/20 at MDC Gibson Center Cinema, 3629 Grand Avenue. [Read More…]

Before the Friday night lights go on, Friday the 13th will bring good luck to one team.  The energy of high school football can create a fun outing for everyone in the family.  Ransom-Everglades plays rival Palmer-Trinity Friday, 9/13 at 4:00 p.m.  7900 SW 176th St.  The Barnacle’s first picnic[Read More…]