Sunday, August 17

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

Sundays Are Free In August At Fairchild Garden
Just in time for summer's last hurrah, Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden, 10801 Old Cutler Road, is offering free admission to all visitors on Sundays during the month of August. It's the perfect opportunity to walk Fairchild's grounds, have a family picnic or simply sit on a bench and read your favorite book while overlooking 83 acres of lush tropical paradise. Call 305-667-1651. http://www.fairchildgarden.org

Sunday Brunch At The Biltmore
Enjoy a stunning display of fine foods at the Biltmore 's Fountain Restaurant from 10am to 2pm as you're literally surrounded by the most elaborate spread of gourmet items in South Florida. This bountiful buffet features seafood and caviar, carved meats, made-to-order omelets, sushi, pastas, salads, tapas, quiches, artisanal cheeses, specialty dishes, a chocolate fountain and endless desserts. Enjoy live music by Juan Areco and his trio. The French champagne is flowing, the service is remarkable and the setting is perfect for entertaining guests and family members for special occasions. Reserve early; it usually sells out in advance. Call 305-913-3202. http://www.biltmorehotel.com/restaurants.asp

Sunday Brunch At The Grape
Enjoy a leisurely brunch at the Grape at the Village of Merrick Park from 11:30am to 3pm with complimentary tastes of rare wines from the four corners of the world. Call 305-444-WINE. http://www.yourgrape.com

Free Sunday Tours Of The Biltmore Hotel
The Biltmore Docents, members of Dade Heritage Trust, offer a free walking tour of the Historic Biltmore Hotel each Sunday at 1:30, 2:30 and 3:30pm, starting in the upstairs lobby by the front desk. When available, they take you to the 13th floor where the murder took place that created the ghost of the Biltmore. These 55 minute tours are free. Call the hotel at 305-445-1926. http://www.biltmorehotel.com

Kings At Cosford Cinema
A universal story of disenfranchisement and search for identity. In the mid 1970s, a group of six young men left their homes in the West of Ireland, took the boat out of Dublin Bay and sailed across the sea to England in the hope of making their fortunes and returning home. Thirty years later only one, Jackie Flavin, makes it home -- but does so in a coffin. Jackie's five friends reunite at his wake where they are forced to face up to the reality of their alienation as long term emigrants who no longer have any real place to call home. This was Ireland's official entry to the 2007 Academy Awards. The film begins at 2pm 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/cosfordSoca Sunday At The Biltmore Pool

Relax in the shade by the magnificent pool at the Biltmore Hotel as the sweet sounds of Soca offer a relaxing tropical atmosphere with live music by Jackie and Strings bringing a unique blend of world music with tropical flamenco flair from 2 to 6pm. Guests enjoy half off all Ten Cane Mojitos. To reserve a private poolside cabana, Call 305-445-1926 x4306. http://www.biltmorehotel.com

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 4 to 8pm. 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

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 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

Karaoke Night At Titanic
Grab the microphone and sing your favorite songs Sunday evening at Karaoke Night at Titanic, hosted by Boogie Man George with the largest songbook in Miami. Karaoke starts at 9pm at Titanic Brew Pub, 5813 Ponce. Call 305-667-ALES. http://www.TitanicBrewery.com