Saturday, August 16

Breakfast And Brunch At Novecento
Enjoy the outdoor patio or have breakfast indoors at Novecento, 121 Alhambra from 8am to 11:30. Brunch is served until 4pm Saturday and Sunday, with an extensive kid's menu. Call 305-557-0900. http://www.novecento.com

Mi & Two Children's Book Reading
Bring your kids to Equinox Fitness Club in the Village of Merrick Park at 10am for a children's book reading of Mi & Two by Manny Soto. Call 786-497-8200. http://equinoxfitness.com

Shakra Saturday 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 Hatha Yoga at all levels from 10 to 11:30am. 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

Afternoon Tea and Brunch At Theine
Invite friends to join you for afternoon Tea and Brunch at Theine Tea Salon, 119 Madeira from noon to 5pm, featuring their three course tea service for $35. This will be their last weekend open, then they will be closed for three weeks to do their annual canning for the shop. Call 305-774-0228. http://www.theineteasalon.com

Interactive Luncheon with Chef José Mendín of Sushi Samba
Cook up an imaginative luncheon menu blending Sushi Samba’s tri-cultural mix of Brazilian, Peruvian and Japanese culinary traditions, led by Chef Mendín starting at noon at the Biltmore Hotel as the Cellar Club presents another spectacular interactive champagne luncheon in the Country Club Ballroom. Puerto Rican-born Chef José Mendín has been featured on Ocean Drive, NPR and on Univision’s Despierta America. The event is $60, or $48 for Cellar Club members. Call 305-913-3203. http://www.thecellarclub.com

The Children Of Huang Shi At Cosford Cinema
Based on real events, The Children of Huang Shi is a sweeping but intimate story set against war-torn China in the 1930s. The film centers on a young English journalist (Jonathan Rhys Meyers), an American nurse (Radha Mitchell) and the leader of a Chinese partisan group (Chow Yun Fat) who meet in desperate and unexpected circumstances. Together they rescue 60 orphaned children, leading them on an extraordinary journey across hundreds of miles of treacherous terrain, through snow covered mountains and an unforgiving desert. Along the way they discover the true meaning of love, responsibility and courage. The film begins at 4pm 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

Rib & Beer Fest at Fritz And Franz
It's Ribs and Beer Festival all weekend at Fritz And Franz Bierhaus, 60 Merrick Way, as Harald presents another big event on the plaza under the full moon from 6 to 10pm. Enjoy live music and your choice of St. Louis, Baby Back or Bierhaus Ribs, along with fries and cole slaw and a 14 oz Warsteiner Draft for $18.50. Call 305-774-1883. http://www.bierhaus.cc

Live Music at JohnMartin's
Drop into your favorite Irish Pub to hear the best live music at JohnMartin's, 253 Miracle Mile every Saturday evening. Enjoy the Blacksmith, a refreshing combination of Smithwick's Ale and Guinness. Call 305-445-3777. http://www.johnmartins.com

Shakespeare's As You Like It
Under the artistic leadership of Ricky J. Martinez, New Theatre has refined its focus on new work by producing a "Nouveau Classic" blend of classics and new works for the upcoming season, beginning with one of the Bard's most accessible romantic comedies, As You Like It, through September 14, which follows Shakespeare's gorgeous heroine, Rosalind, into a forest of possibilities. The nature of true love versus romantic love are put to the test amidst hilarious misunderstandings, gender confusions, and mistaken identities. Performances are 8pm Thursday through Saturday, plus 5:30pm on select Sundays, through September 14. Call 305-443-5909. http://www.new-theatre.org

Betrayed At GableStage
GableStage at the Biltmore proudly presents the Southeastern Premiere of Betrayed by George Packer, now running thru September 14th. Based on Mr. Packer's interviews in Baghdad, tells the story of three young Iraqis -- two men and one woman -- motivated to risk everything by America's promise of freedom. The play explores the complex relationships among the Iraqis themselves, and with their American supervisor, as they struggle to find purpose while a country collapses around them. Performances are Thursday, Friday and Saturday at 8pm, plus Sunday at 2 and 7pm. Call 305-446-1116. http://www.gablestage.org

Live Music At Vinisimo Wine Bar
Enjoy great live music starting at 9pm on Saturday night with excellent wines and delicious tapas at Vinisimo Wine Bar, 2960 Coral Way. Call 305-648-2964. http://www.vinismo.us

Titanic Presents Live Music
Enjoy great live music and excellent pub food and drink at Titanic Brew Pub, 5813 Ponce. Call 305-667-ALES. http://www.TitanicBrewery.com

Live Rock & Roll At The Bar
Coral Gables' legacy pub presents live Rock & Roll each Saturday evening, with drink specials including 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