West Grove neighbors take the Playhouse fight to Pardo
West Grove neighbors press their case to Pardo, plus a full weekend along the water.
West Grove neighbors take the Playhouse fight to Pardo
Community leaders from the West Grove sat down with Miami District 2 Commissioner Damian Pardo last week to make their case on the Coconut Grove Playhouse. Their pitch was less about the theater itself and more about everything around it: neighbors worry the Miami-Dade County-backed revival will push extra traffic and commercial activity into what is still a residential stretch, and they came looking for Pardo support on neighborhood protections. County officials still need City of Miami commission approval to move the plan forward, which gives local commissioners a real role in what happens next. Nothing is settled, and the meeting was a conversation rather than a commitment, but the neighborhood-protection question is now squarely in front of City Hall. If you live near the Playhouse, keep an eye on the next public step.
Golden Hour Groove eases summer in at CocoWalk
CocoWalk is marking the start of summer with Golden Hour Groove this Saturday, June 20. The event brings a live DJ set and specialty cocktails to the open-air plaza, so it works as a simple Saturday evening stop if you are already planning dinner or a walk through the center. The plaza setting also keeps it flexible: stop by before dinner, after dinner, or while moving between the shops and the center.
Bayskate brings roller skating back to the waterfront
Bayskate Miami returns to The Hangar at Regatta Harbour this Sunday, June 21, kicking off a six-week roller skating residency. The setup leans social: DJ-led skate sessions, food and drinks, and a waterfront spot to hang out whether or not you actually lace up. If you've been meaning to get back on eight wheels, this is a recurring excuse close to home all summer.
Atchana's dares dads to handle the heat
Atchana's Homegrown Thai is running its third annual Spice Challenge around Father's Day, which is a fun, very Grove way to test whichever dad in your life insists he can take it. Treat it as a dare more than a meal plan. If nothing else, it's a good reason to land at one of the neighborhood's better Thai kitchens this week.
A busy week at the Coconut Grove Library
The library is the quiet workhorse of the Grove calendar this week. Saturday, June 20 at 1 p.m., EA Miami: Making a Difference Together gathers folks who want to push positive change around Miami. Monday, June 22 at 10 a.m., the Community Painting Club opens up a creative space for all ages to come paint together. And Thursday, June 25 at 4 p.m., the Spanish Conversation Circle is a relaxed way to practice the language and meet a few new neighbors. All three are at the Coconut Grove Library and easy to drop into.
A fiction book club lands at Books & Books
If you would rather plan ahead, mark Tuesday, June 30 at 7 p.m. for the Fiction Bookclub at Books & Books. It is a straightforward club for people who want company for whatever they are working through, with the meeting set inside the Grove bookstore. Put it on the calendar now if you want time with this month's pick beforehand.
A 250th Independence Day celebration at The Woman's Club
Further out, The Woman's Club of Coconut Grove hosts the 250th Celebration of Independence Day on Saturday, July 4 at 10:30 a.m. The community calendar describes fun activities and community events to mark America's independence. Hold the morning if you are staying in the Grove over the holiday weekend. It is also early enough to leave the rest of the holiday open.
The World Cup is already reshaping CocoWalk and Regatta
Looking a few weeks out, the 2026 FIFA World Cup is starting to leave a mark on the Grove. On Friday, July 10, Play the Grove turns CocoWalk Plaza into a deconstructed soccer pitch you can actually climb on — a free public art installation built around the tournament. The same day, the Soccer Lounge opens at Regatta Grove, with waterfront match screenings, specialty cocktails, and Biscayne Bay views for anyone who wants to watch the games with the water in frame. Both run through the summer, so there's no rush, but they're shaping up to be the Grove's anchor for World Cup season.