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…]

Spice Safari, Bronco busting, Biltmore tour, and Trail Trivia
How’s your personal dining safari progressing?  Miami Spice is halfway through, and the Grove’s 19 participating restaurants have prepared their best for this feast for locals who love fine dining on a budget.

Live theater and concerts make perfect date nights. Here’s a run down of sometimes-hidden but always top-notch local theater and small-venue concerts.

Miami’s newest ride: Virginia Key’s Marine Basin Trail at Miami Marine Stadium opened yesterday. This J-shaped trail starts at the Marine Stadium parking lot and ends at one of the best skyline views of Miami. There and back—about three miles. Family time is Elemental at the Coconut Grove Branch Library.  Free matinee Disney movie Elemental (PG) Saturday[Read More…]