Friday, Oct. 9<\/p>\n
Art in the Park Returns<\/p>\n
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7 to 11 p.m. After more than a decade, this event returns to Coral Gables, reviving the neighborhood gathering that brought together live music, visual arts, food and community from 2007 to 2012. Presented by MasTec, the new edition brings that same intimate, creative spirit back to Ponce Circle Park. Free.<\/p>\n
Location: 2810 Ponce de Leon Blvd.<\/p>\n
Choralcopia 2026<\/p>\n
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7:30 p.m. One stage, six ensembles and a wide-ranging celebration of the human voice at Gusman Concert Hall at the University of Miami. Choralcopia 2026 brings together the Frost School of Music\u2019s Bella Voce, Symphonic Choir, Jazz Vocal, Pheonyx, BisCaydence and Frost Opera Theater, moving from classical choral works and opera to jazz and contemporary vocal styles. Tickets starting at $15.<\/p>\n
Location: 1314 Miller Dr. Coral Gables.<\/p>\n
Saturday, Oct. 10<\/p>\n
Barlooza: Miami Beach Cocktail Competition<\/p>\n
8 to 11 p.m. Sip your way down Washington Avenue as 12 bartenders compete for cocktail bragging rights at Barlooza. Official tasters visit participating locations to sample 12 signature cocktails, scoring each on taste, creativity, presentation and overall experience before the top three bartenders face off in a final championship round. Live music and entertainment keep the party moving between stops. Official Taster Pass: $25 on eventbrite.com<\/a>; includes all 12 cocktail samples.<\/p>\n Sunday, Oct. 11<\/p>\n Free Tutoring is Back!<\/p>\n 10 to 11 a.m. Available every Sunday at the Key Biscayne Police Station, providing academic support for students. Led by some of Miami\u2019s top high school tutors, these sessions offer help with homework across various subjects. Students can drop in for one-on-one guidance in a supportive learning environment. No registration is required, just bring your materials and questions. Free.<\/p>\n Location: 88 W. McIntyre St.<\/p>\n Monday, October 12<\/p>\n Stink + Dutty Miami Carnival 2026<\/p>\n 8 a.m. to Noon. Get ready to get wet, painted, powdered and foamed as Stink + Dutty brings its Miami Carnival celebration to Virginia Key. The daytime party combines music and live artists with water, paint, powder and foam for a colorful\u2014and decidedly messy\u2014Carnival experience. Tickets from $116.15 at eventbrite.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n Location: 4020 Virginia Beach Dr., Miami.<\/p>\n Understanding Dyslexia, ADHD & Anxiety<\/p>\n 9 to 10:30 a.m. Learn how dyslexia, ADHD and anxiety can affect children during the elementary years in this parent-focused presentation at the Center for Jewish Life at Beth David. The session will cover early signs to watch for at home and school, when psychological evaluations may be helpful, the role of classroom accommodations and practical strategies to support academic success, confidence and emotional well-being. Free registration required at centerbd.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n Location: 2625 SW 3rd Ave., Miami.<\/p>\n Tuesday, Oct. 13<\/p>\n Jewelry Design with Judi Koslen<\/p>\n 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. for adults, and 2 to 5 p.m. for children. Tuesdays and Thursdays. Learn stringing, pattern making, weaving, wiring, pearl knotting and illusion. For more information, call Judi at (305) 361-7057.<\/p>\n Location: KBCC, 2nd floor.<\/p>\n Wednesday, Oct. 14<\/p>\n The Power of Potential: Lunch & Learn<\/p>\n 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Discover how local businesses can help create meaningful employment opportunities for young adults with unique abilities, exploring how inclusion in the workplace can empower young adults while strengthening the community. Free and open to the public; register by Oct. 7 at atkbspeech@gmail.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n Location: Village Hall Community Room 120, 88 W. McIntyre St.<\/p>\n Meet the Candidates: Village Council Forum<\/p>\n Noon. Hear directly from the candidates running and learn where they stand on issues affecting the community. Presented by Active Seniors on the Key Club, the forum offers residents another opportunity to get informed ahead of the election and will be moderated by Teri Abandonato. Free for members; $10 for non-members. Registration required through the KBCC Front Desk at 305-365-8900.<\/p>\n Location: Island Room. KBCC.<\/p>\n Women\u2019s Support Group<\/p>\n 6:30 p.m. Confidential and private group, where one feels safe, to be able to speak honestly, receive compassionate support, and overcome losses, of all kinds, but also support to achieve personal goals and longings, reconnect with oneself, despite having to see\/be present for other people in the midst of personal obligations. Inquiries at womensupportkeybiscayne@gmail.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n Location: 88 W. McIntyre St.<\/p>\n Turtles, Tides & Tales from the Deep<\/p>\n 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Spend an evening after dark at Bill Baggs Cape Florida State Park and discover what the 2026 sea turtle nesting season revealed. Rumya Sundaram, Head of Citizen Science, will share findings and stories from the park\u2019s turtle nest monitoring program, along with insights into the decades-long research and conservation effort. Free for Friends of Cape Florida members and Lighthouse Ambassadors; $19 donation for non-members. Tickets on eventbrite.com<\/a>. Park entry required. Sunset Pavilion D-18.<\/p>\n Location: 1200 Crandon Blvd.<\/p>\n Thursday, Oct. 15<\/p>\n An Evening with Georgia Hunter<\/p>\n 5 to 6:30 p.m. Meet New York Times bestselling author Georgia Hunter for a special evening of storytelling and conversation at the Center for Jewish Life at Beth David. Hunter is best known for We Were the Lucky Ones, her acclaimed novel inspired by her own family\u2019s extraordinary survival during the Holocaust and later adapted into a television series. Free; registration required at centerbd.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n Location: 2625 SW 3rd Ave.<\/p>\n State of the Water 2026: The Last Staghorn<\/p>\n 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. South Florida\u2019s reef defenders, scientists and advocates come together for an evening focused on the future of the region\u2019s coral reefs at the Rusty Pelican. This year\u2019s State of the Water also marks what organizers see as a major conservation victory: the withdrawal of the Army Corps of Engineers\u2019 Port Everglades dredging permit application.<\/p>\n Location: 3201 Rickenbacker Causeway.<\/p>\n KB Community Garden Sessions<\/p>\n 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Volunteers are invited to take part in cultivating fresh, local produce while building a stronger, greener community. Weekly sessions on Tuesdays and Thursdays include watering, weeding, and harvesting. A hands-on way to support sustainability and connect with neighbors. Free.<\/p>\n Location: 650 Ocean Dr.<\/p>\n Friday, Oct. 16<\/p>\n FGO SongFest: First Sing<\/p>\n 7:30 p.m. Meet the new voices of Florida Grand Opera as the company\u2019s 2026\u201327 Studio Artists make their first appearance together at First Miami Presbyterian Church. SongFest: First Sing moves from solo arias to duets and ensemble pieces, offering an early introduction to the emerging singers who will take the stage throughout FGO\u2019s upcoming season. 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