Saturday, September 6

Cub Scouts, Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts: Open House
Scouting programs are beginning a new season with lots of wonderful events and programs for the kids. Come to the historic George Merrick scout house at 1107 South Greenway Drive at 1pm for an all-day open house event with games, food and drinks and lots of fun activities. The scouts will have their Pinewood Derby race track out, some scout crafts planned and will offer hot dogs and making smores for all their guests. Everyone is welcome. For more information about the legacy George Merrick scouting programs in Coral Gables, contact me at 305-443-7973 during business hours or on my cell at 305-439-1376 anytime. http://www.pack7.org or http://www.troop7.org

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

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

Top Hat At Cosford Cinema
A classic American musical comedy full of high style, romance, mistaken identity... and Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers dancing and singing 11 of Irving Berlin's best songs in the first film written specifically for them. When Jerry Travers meets lovely Dale Tremont, it's love at first sight for him. Unfortunately, Dale's affections chill when she mistakenly believes he's her best friend's new husband. Now she's engaged to someone else... Will she find out Jerry's real identity before she goes ahead and makes a big mistake? The film begins at 6pm 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

Saturday Special At The Bierhaus
Never a cover charge at the Bierhaus. The dinner special is fresh roasted pork loin with sauerkraut and red cabbage at Fritz and Franz Bierhaus, 60 Merrick Way. 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

Brad Meltzer: Book of Lies
Brad Meltzer, author of the #1 New York Times bestseller The Book of Fate, returns with his most thrilling and emotionally powerful novel to date -- The Book of Lies (Grand Central Publishing). In Chapter Four of the Bible, Cain kills Abel. It is the world's most famous murder. But the Bible is silent about one key detail: the weapon Cain used to kill his brother. That weapon is still lost to history. In 1932, Mitchell Siegel was killed by three gunshots to his chest. While mourning, his son dreamed of a bulletproof man and created the world's greatest hero: Superman. And like Cain's murder weapon, the gun used in this unsolved murder has never been found. Today in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, Cal Harper comes face-to-face with his family's greatest secret: his long-lost father, who's been shot with a gun that traces back to Mitchell Siegel's 1932 murder. But before Cal can ask a single question, he and his father are attacked by a ruthless killer tattooed with the ancient markings of Cain. And so begins the chase for the world's first murder weapon. What does Cain, history's greatest villain, have to do with Superman, the world's greatest hero? And what do two murders, committed thousands of years apart, have in common? Presented in collaboration with Florida Center for the Literary Arts. Meet the author at Books And Books, 265 Aragon at 7pm. Call 305-442-4408. http://www.booksandbooks.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, 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

Singing In The Rain at Cosford Cinema
After years of honing his skills on the vaudeville stage, hoofer Don Lockwood (Gene Kelly) has finally reached the top and become a star of the silent screen. He has his confidence shattered when ingenue Kathy Selden (Debbie Reynolds) dismisses film actors as "shadows" without substance. After getting over the insult, he falls hard for her - much to the consternation of his costar, the sexy, selfish Lina Lamont (Jean Hagen), who wants Don all to herself. But they have career troubles too. The wild popularity of The Jazz Singer has studios scrambling to change from silent films to talkies, and Lina's shrill voice and Don's stiff acting left the preview audiences roaring with laughter. There's only once way to save that movie and their careers -- turn the film into a musical, with Kathy secretly dubbing Lina's lines and songs. The film begins at 8pm 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

Miami Hurricanes vs Florida Gators
The biggest rivalry for college football fans in the state of Florida will take place at 8pm on ESPN when the Miami Hurricanes take on the fifth ranked Florida Gators in Gainesville. Some pundits give the Gators as much as a 21 point spread, but these reptiles haven't beat the 'Canes in 23 years, going 0-6 against them in the past two decades. http://hurricanesports.cstv.com

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