Wednesday, June 18

Shakra Wednesday Specials:
Unwind at the Westin Colonnade's lobby from 5 to 7pm with complimentary Chair Massages and Table Tai stretches at 180 Aragon. Visit Shakra's beautiful and serene Yoga Studio for Yoga for Lunch at all levels from 12:15 to 1pm, for Pilates at all levels from 5:15 to 6:15pm to stretch and tone your lower back and abdominal area, Basic Yoga at beginners level from 6:15 to 7:30pm and Belly Dancing at beginners level from 7:30 to 8:30pm. Enjoy their Zen and fully equipped locker rooms as well as class props for free. The first class for new students (Florida Residents) is always free at Shakra Relaxation Oasis, 271 Alhambra Circle. Call 305-774-1355. http://www.shakramiami.com

Coral Gables Museum Preview Exhibit
Curated by historian Arva Moore Parks, the Coral Gables Museum Preview Exhibit showcases early Coral Gables, the Merrick Family and the incredible vision of Coral Gables founder and developer George Merrick, every Wednesday and Sunday from 1 to 4pm at Old Spanish Village, 2901 Ponce. Filled with never before seen early Gables photos and memorabilia, the exhibit provides a glimpse into what might be included in the future Coral Gables Museum. Call 305-910-3996,

Free Drinks At Uva Happy Hour
UVA Restaurant and Lounge at 2626 Ponce presents free well drinks and half price premium drinks from 5 to 7pm on Wednesday and Thursday evenings. Call 305-476-8111.

What's Hip Wednesday At The Biltmore
Don't miss What's Hip Wednesday, a weekly happy hour event at the BIltmore Lounge featuring half-price cocktails and complimentary hors d'oeuvres from 7 to 9pm, as well as entertainment and hip fashions from Neiman Marcus Coral Gables. The evening is hosted by "Trend Tracker" Tara Gilani. Call 305-445-1926. http://www.biltmorehotel.com

Wine Specials At The Grape
Stop in to your favorite wine bar at the Village Of Merrick Park for a great assortment of wines by the glass or the bottle, plus great food to round out the experience. It's only $15 for three preselected white or red wines. Meet up with friends at The Grape for a great time every time. Call 305-444-WINE. http://www.yourgrape.com

Classic Italian Wine Theme Dinner
Celebrate Italian fare with a flair at this special evening featuring a feast of Italian cuisine paired with wines from Italy's most acclaimed classic wine regions. Wines selected by Sommelier Verrier at the Biltmore Hote'ls Fontana Restaurant at 7pm. The cost is $109, or $89 for Cellar Club members. RSVP to 305-913-3203. http://www.thecellarclub.com

First Course Book Club
Enjoy a series of ready-made book club evenings at The Cafe at Books and Books each Wednesday evening featuring great literature, lively conversation, fine wine and tasty appetizers in one convenient package. Your $40 also includes the paperback selection for the weekly meeting and a professional book-club facilitator to guide the discussion at Books And Books, 265 Aragon at 7pm. Call 305-442-4408. http://www.booksandbooks.com

Wednesday Special At The Bierhaus
Enjoy Harald's Crisp roasted Pork shanks with choice of two sides at Fritz and Franz Bierhaus, 60 Merrick Way. Listen to the sounds of local legend Piano Bob Wilder and his New Orleans style boogie. Call 305-774-1883. http://www.bierhaus.cc

Miami International Guitar Festival Returns
The Miami International Guitar Festival hosted by the University of Miami's Frost School of Music offers guitar aficionados, students and professionals a variety of concerts, lectures, workshops and master classes by accomplished performers and teachers. Evening concerts provide an opportunity to hear exciting performances by some of the young, emerging guitarists from the U.S., Mexico, Nicaragua, Cuba, Spain and Russia. All concerts are in the Victor E. Clarke Recital Hall in the L. Austin Weeks Center for Recording and Performance, which is part of the Frost School of Music located at 5501 San Amaro Drive on the University of Miami's Coral Gables Campus. Javier Olondo and Rafael Padron perform at 8pm. For a complete list of master classes, lectures, showcase concerts, featured artists' information, ticket information and registration form, please visit http://www.miamiguitarfestival.com

Michael Dobbs: One Minute to Midnight
In October 1962, at the height of the Cold War, the United States and the Soviet Union appeared to be sliding inexorably toward a nuclear conflict over the placement of missiles in Cuba. Veteran Washington Post reporter Michael Dobbs has pored over previously untapped American, Soviet, and Cuban sources to produce the most authoritative book yet on the Cuban missile crisis. In his hour-by-hour chronicle of those near-fatal days, Dobbs reveals some startling new incidents that illustrate how close we came to Armageddon. As the story unfolds, Dobbs brings us onto the decks of American ships patrolling Cuba; inside sweltering Soviet submarines and missile units as they ready their warheads; and onto the streets of Miami, where anti-Castro exiles plot the dictator's overthrow. Based on exhaustive new research and told in breathtaking prose, One Minute to Midnight (Knopf, $28.95) is a riveting account of history's most dangerous hours, full of lessons for our time. Presented in collaboration with the Institute for Cuban and Cuban-American Studies at the University of Miami. Meet the author at Books And Books, 265 Aragon at 8pm. Call 305-442-4408. http://www.booksandbooks.com

Blues Jam At Titanic
Wednesday is Blues Jam night at Titanic, hosted by Chris Cosner and his band, starting at 9pm. Titanic Brew Pub is located at 5813 Ponce. Call 305-667-ALES. http://www.TitanicBrewery.com

Shot Night At The Bar
It's Shot Night every Wednesday at The Bar with $2 shots of Cuervo and Jager all night. Enjoy their selection of 48 bottled beers, 10 great brews on tap and the best comfort food at The Bar, 172 Giralda. Call 305-442-2730. http://www.gablesthebar.com