Friday, August 22

South Florida Arts Beat On WLRN
Tune in at 1pm to WLRN 91.3 FM to hear Ed Bell's South Florida Arts Beat program to stay abreast of cultural events in our community. You can also listen live on the internet. http://www.wlrn.org

Live Music 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 and live music to round out the experience. Now, from 5 to 7pm Monday through Friday, enjoy 2 for 1 glasses of wines in the 1 to 6 category. Meet up with friends at The Grape for a great time every time. Visit their Wine Seller, where you can choose from over 140 different wines by the bottle, and take advantage of 3-SUM: Their 3 bottle case, where you can save 15-20%. Call 305-444-WINE. http://www.yourgrape.com

Happy Hour on the Bierhaus Plaza
It's Happy Hour on the Plaza at Fritz and Franz Bierhaus at 60 Merrick Way with two for one drinks from 5 to 7pm. Order the famous Bierhaus Burger, one of the best Burgers in Town, or Louisiana Fish fry with Harald's legendary potato salad or fries. Enjoy live entertainment outdoors from 6 to 10pm. Call 305-774-1883. http://www.bierhaus.cc

Ladies' Night At The Bar
Coral Gables' legacy pub presents drink specials: ladies can drink well drinks and Yuengling on draft for free from 5:30 to 7:30pm. Enjoy the 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

Shakra Friday Specials
All Massages and Skin Services 50% off. Check the website, and book your service now before there are no appointments left. Offers expire Sept. 8th. Visit their beautiful and serene Yoga Studio for Basic Yoga at beginners level from 5:30 to 6:45pm. 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

Naked Sushi Happy Hour At Uva Restaurant & Lounge
Enjoy 2-for-1 drinks from 6 to 8pm, as well as complimentary sushi at Uva, 2626 Ponce, featuring artwork by Sergio "El Torro" Torres. Call 305-476-8111.

Cocktail Invitation: Venetian Coral Gables Villas
Come preview the Venetian Coral Gables with champagne and cocktails at Cernuda Art Gallery from 7 to 10pm. Meet Vicki and Alexandra Restivo and learn about these 20 exclusive and beautiful luxury townhomes to be built across from historic Coral Gables Venetian Pool. Please RSVP to VickiRestivo@gmail.com

Friday Night Wine Tasting Series at Christabelle's Quarter
Meet up with friends for a special tasting event hosted by wine educator Barry Alberts at the La Boheme Patio located on the third floor of the gorgeous Christabelle's Quarter, 3157 Commodore Plaza from 7 to 9:30pm featuring international wine selections. The cost is $15 per person and there is no need to RSVP. Call 305-793-3120.

Red Dawn At Cosford Cinema
A group of high school students become guerrilla fighters when their town is invaded by Central American and Soviet soldiers. The pressures of their desperate existence begin to wear away at their unity as the Soviet bloc forces hunt them down. Starring Patrick Swayze, C. Thomas Howell, Lea Thompson, Charlie Sheen, Darren Dalton and Jennifer Grey. The film begins at 7pm at Cosford Cinema on the second floor of the Memorial Classroom building on UM campus. Cash only. Call 305-284-4861. http://www.com.miami.edu/cosford

Live Music In The B&B Courtyard
Enjoy live music in the beautiful Mediterranean courtyard Friday night from 7 to 11pm at Books and Books, 265 Aragon. Call 305-442-4408. http://www.booksandbooks.com

Philosophical Dialogue At Starbucks
Looking for something to talk about? How about wisdom? Come join friends in an evening of open dialogue while sipping a cup of coffee at Starbucks Coffee House, 475 S. Dixie Highway at 7:30pm. Admission is free.

Rock And Roll at JohnMartin's
Friday evening is Rock 'n' Roll night at JohnMartin's, with the best local bands. Meet up with friends, enjoy some good pub food and refreshments and dance to your favorite tunes all night at 253 Miracle Mile. Call 305-445-3777. http://www.johnmartins.com

Frances de Pontes Peebles: The Seamstress
As seamstresses, the young sisters Emilia and Luzia dos Santos know how to cut, how to mend, and how to conceal. These are useful skills in the lawless backcountry of Brazil, where ruthless land barons called "colonels" feud with bands of outlaw cangaceiros, trapping innocent residents in the cross fire. But when Luzia is abducted by a group of cangaceiros led by the infamous Hawk, the sisters' quiet lives diverge in ways they never imagined. Emilia stumbles into marriage with Degas Coelho, the son of a doctor whose wealth is rivaled only by his political power. An enthralling novel of love and courage, loyalty and adventure, that brings to life a faraway time and place, The Seamstress (Ecco, $25.95) is impeccably drawn, rich in depth and vision, and heralds the arrival of a supremely talented new writer, the Brazilian-born, Iowa Writers Workshop trained, Frances de Pontes Peebles. Meet the author at Books And Books, 265 Aragon at 8pm. Call 305-442-4408. http://www.booksandbooks.com

Road House At Cosford Cinema
Dalton is an expert "cooler" -- a barroom bouncer who can break up fights without getting himself killed in the process. The owner of a bar in Missouri has hired Dalton away from New York to handle the nightly outbreaks of violence. When Dalton gets injured on his first night and falls in love with the local doctor, things go from bad to worse. Starring Patrick Swayze, Kelly Lynch and Sam Elliott. The film begins at 9pm at Cosford Cinema on the second floor of the Memorial Classroom building on UM campus. Cash only. Call 305-284-4861. http://www.com.miami.edu/cosford

Titanic Presents Live Music
Enjoy great live music, good food and drinks, featuring well-brewed beer on tap at Titanic Restaurant and Bar, 5813 Ponce. The music stars at 10pm. Call 305-667-ALES. http://www.TitanicBrewery.com

Dirty Dancing At Cosford Cinema
In the 1960’s while spending the summer in a holiday camp with her family, Frances “Baby” falls in love with the camp’s dancing teacher against the wishes of her family. Starring Patrick Swayze, Jennifer Grey and Jerry Orbach. The film begins at 11pm at Cosford Cinema on the second floor of the Memorial Classroom building on UM campus. Cash only. Call 305-284-4861. http://www.com.miami.edu/cosford