Events
Yale Day of Service!
Yale Day of Service 2025!
For this year’s Yale Day of Service, we’re pleased to partner with Big Brothers, Big Sisters of Miami, a remarkable national organization dedicated to empowering youth through strong, supportive one-on-one mentorship relationships. Together, we’re creating a powerful day of connection and learning designed to uplift and inspire local middle and high school students—and their families.
Our event, titled “What I Wish I Knew,” will feature a series of rotating stations where students will hear real talk and practical advice from alumni and friends of Yale. From navigating college admissions and exploring career options to building life skills and financial confidence, our goal is to share what we’ve learned along the way—especially the lessons we wish someone had told us sooner. This event is all about planting seeds, sparking curiosity, and showing up for the next generation in a meaningful way. Sharing your story can inspire students and youth across Miami.
Location: 550 NW 42nd Avenue, Miami, FL 33126 (right near Coral Gables). Free on-site parking.
Date & Time: Saturday, May 31, 2025 | 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Lunch will be provided
Post-Event Happy Hour: Bay 13 Brewery and Kitchen, 65 Alhambra Plaza, Coral Gables, FL 33134, starting at 1:00 PM
This event is open to non-Yale alumni as well—please invite thoughtful friends and colleagues who share a passion for giving back and want to share their journeys.
If you have any questions or concerns, please contact either: Shalini Uppu or Michael Zwerner.
YCSF Social at Bayshore Club!
YCSF Social at Bayshore Club!
On Thursday, April 24th, the YCSF will be hosting an evening social at Bayshore Club in Coconut Grove from 5:00pm-7:00pm. Please note: Happy Hour pricing is available from 4-6pm.
Event Area: Lounge & Sand (large umbrella section)
Come and enjoy the evening with fellow Yalies!
Small Group Dinners | Spring 2025
YCSF Small Group Dinners!
Spring 2025
Purpose: One of the YCSF's primary goals is to help build relationships within our alumni community. Small Group Dinners (SGDs) bring Yalies with shared interests together in small and intimate settings to build and strengthen relationships. Bon Appétit!
Format:
Dinner Topic: to help connect members with similar shared interests, we are proposing discussion topics for each dinner. Attendees will sign up for a Small Group Dinner by topic of interest and city/location.
Attendees: 6-8 YCSF members. Allocated on a 'first come, first served' basis.
Location: restaurant of the SGD Leader's choosing (see email for more information regarding the "SGD Leader").
Note: YCSF Board members might or might not join the dinner. The YCSF Board will help organize the dinners by selecting the group and working with the SGD Leader. The designated SGD Leader will be responsible for group communication and logistics.
YCSF Social at Bay 13 Brewery!
YCSF Social at Bay 13 in Coral Gables!
On Thursday, March 27th, the YCSF will be hosting an evening social at Bay 13 Brewery in Coral Gables from 5:30pm-7:30pm. Come and enjoy the evening with fellow Yalies!
(Note: Happy Hour pricing ends at 6pm)
Miami Open – Yale Club Night
Miami Open
Yale Club Night
📅 Saturday, March 22 | 6:00 PM
📍 Hard Rock Stadium
🎟 $65 per ticket
Enjoy world-class tennis with fellow Yalies!
Join us beforehand for a Happy Hour at American Social’s pop-up from 6:00 – 6:45 PM!
Lunch with Yale Coach Tony Reno
Lunch with Yale Coach Tony Reno
🏈 Luncheon Reception with Coach Tony Reno, Yale Football Head Coach
📅 Friday, March 21 | 11:30 AM – 1:30 PM
📍 Seasons Dining Room, Moorings Park Original Campus, Naples, FL
🎟 $50 per person
Join the Yale Club of Southwest Florida for an exclusive luncheon with Coach Tony Reno, Head Coach of Yale Football, as he shares insights on the team and upcoming season.
Norton Museum Private Tour
Private Tour
'Sorolla and the Sea' Exhibit
📅 February 27, 2025, 11:00 AM
📍1450 S. Dixie Highway West Palm Beach, FL 33401
Event limit of 40 people
🎟 $20 per person
Free parking passes will be provided to attendees
Feb Club Pig Roast!
Join us for an afternoon of incredible food, music, in Crandon Park Key Biscayne, as we roast a whole pig Cuban style in a Caja China!
Event Details:
Date: Saturday, February 22
Time: Festivities start at 2:00 PM, pig ready at 3:00 PM
Location: Crandon Park, Key Biscayne (We've reserved a covered pavilion)
Cost: $35 per person RSVP or $55 at event | Kids 10 & under eat free
Family-friendly atmosphere with music
Menu:
Whole Cuban-Style Roast Pig – Marinated in mojo and slow-cooked in a caja china for crispy skin & tender meat
Alternative Options: Jerk Chicken & Vegetarian Veggie Burger (please order in advance!)
Cuban-Style Rice & Black Beans
Maduros (Sweet Plantains)
Signature Sangria + BYOB
The Tradition of Cuban Pig Roasts & the Caja China
A Cuban pig roast, or lechón asado, is the centerpiece of major celebrations, from holidays to family gatherings. The pig is marinated overnight in mojo—a citrusy, garlicky marinade—and then slow-roasted to perfection.
The caja china (Spanish for "Chinese box") is a uniquely Cuban roasting method that dates back to Chinese laborers in Cuba, who developed a way to trap heat above the pig, ensuring crispy skin while keeping the meat juicy. Today, it's the gold standard for Cuban-style pig roasts!
We look forward to celebrating with you—don’t miss out on this unforgettable event!
Afterparty at Gramps Hideaway!
Keep the party going with us after the roast! Join us at Gramps Hideaway for drinks and more fun!
Gramps Hideaway Address: 3301 Rickenbacker Cswy, Key Biscayne, FL 33149
Chopin for All – Pianist Anthony Ratinov
Chopin for All – Pianist Anthony Ratinov
📅 Sunday, February 16 | 3:00 PM
📍 Granada Church, Coral Gables
🎟 Free to the public
Join us for a spectacular performance by Yalie pianist Anthony Ratinov (Yale College & Yale School of Music). Don't miss this extraordinary classical concert!
Holiday Party at Kojin!
Holiday Party at Kojin!
Join the Yale Club of South Florida and the Harvard Club of Miami for a delightful evening of holiday camaraderie at Kojin, a modern American and Japanese fusion restaurant in Coral Gables.
Date: Wednesday, December 11
Time: 8:00 PM
Location: Kojin, 804 Ponce de Leon, Coral Gables
Price: $11
Get ready for an enchanting night of delicious food, festive drinks, and great company! Your ticket ($11) includes one holiday cocktail or mocktail (eggnog, mulled wine, or beer). An array of delicious food and additional beverages will be available for purchase at Kojin. Celebrate the holiday season and connect with old and new friends in a warm, cheerful and festive atmosphere.
We look forward to seeing you there!
Fourth Annual Yale-Harvard Game Watch Party in Miami!
The Game: Yale-Harvard Watch Party!
Join fellow Yalies to cheer on the Bulldogs at American Social in Miami!
The event will be co-hosted with our friends from the Harvard Club of South Florida!
YCSF Small Group Dinners - Fall 2024!
YCSF Small Group Dinners!
Fall 2024
Purpose: One of the YCSF's primary goals is to help build and foster relationships within our alumni community. Small Group Dinners (SGDs) bring Yalies with shared interests together in small and intimate settings to build and strengthen relationships. Bon Appétit!
Format:
Dinner Topic: to help connect members with similar shared interests, we are proposing discussion topics for each dinner. Attendees will sign up for a Small Group Dinner by topic of interest and city/location.
Attendees: 6-8 YCSF members. Allocated on a 'first come, first served' basis.
Location: restaurant of the SGD Leader's choosing (see email for more information regarding the "SGD Leader").
Note: YCSF Board members might or might not join the dinner. The YCSF Board will help organize the dinners by selecting the group and working with the SGD Leader. The designated SGD Leader will be responsible for group communication and logistics.
For more information, please see the YCSF email sent on October 5th, 2024.
Who Gets In and Why: Inside the New World of College Admissions
Who Gets In and Why: Inside the New World of College Admissions
Join Shalini Uppu, Yale College alum and former college admissions director, to learn how admissions practices have changed over the last 15 years. We'll cover how the most selective colleges review applications and how students can prepare now. Shalini will share insights on what distinguishes the most successful applicants in a highly competitive process.
Jonathan Kim, Yale Club of South Florida president, will moderate a Q&A session for families. At the end of this event, students will leave with tools and strategies to elevate their applications and have a little fun in the process.
We invite the Yale Club community, especially any of our families with high school students in grades 9-12 as those students and families will benefit most from this program.
About Shalini:
Shalini grew up in Miami and attended Miami Palmetto Senior High. While at Yale, she worked in the admissions office as a student tour guide, panelist, and senior interviewer. She went on to a professional career in admissions and served in some of the most elite undergraduate and graduate admissions offices in the country, including Duke and UChicago. She has personally reviewed thousands of applications, interviewed hundreds of applicants, and chaired admissions committees with final decision-making authority. Shalini returned home to Miami and co-founded an admissions process consultancy to support students and families through a complex, but rewarding, college admissions process.
Getting There and While There:
We strongly encourage using rideshare to get to the venue as parking is often limited in this area. Seating at this venue may also be limited for this event.
Where: Elena Bulatova Fine Art Gallery, 919 Collins Ave. Ste B, Miami Beach, FL 33139
When: Sunday, September 15, 2024 - 3-4pm
YCSF Small Group Dinners (4) - Kick-off Series
Introducing YCSF Small Group Dinners!
Purpose: One of the YCSF's primary goals aims to help build and foster relationships within our alumni community. With this goal, we want to pilot a new event type: themed Small Group Dinners (SGD). We want to promote small, local, and intimate settings for our members to build relationships.
Format:
Dinner Topic: to help connect members with similar shared interests, we are proposing discussion topics for each dinner. Attendees will sign up for a Small Group Dinner by topic of interest and city/location.
Attendees: 6-8 YCSF members. Allocated on a 'first come, first served' basis.
Location: restaurant of the SGD Leader's choosing (see email for more information regarding the "SGD Leader").
Note: YCSF Board members might or might not join the dinner. The YCSF Board will help organize the dinners by selecting the group and working with the SGD Leader. The designated SGD Leader will be responsible for group communication and logistics.
For more information, please see the YCSF email sent on June 17th, 2024.
YCSF Social at Bayshore Club!
YCSF Social at Bayshore Club!
On Wednesday, July 10th, the YCSF will be hosting an evening social at Bayshore Club in Coconut Grove from 5:00pm-7:00pm. Please note: Happy Hour pricing is available from 4-6pm.
Come and enjoy the evening with fellow Yalies!
All Ivy Plus Happy Hour
All Yale Club of South Florida members are invited to join the All Ivy+ schools for a multi-school happy hour!
Yale Day of Service
2024 Yale Day of Service!
About Yale Day of Service
Yale Day of Service is the university’s annual celebration of service, with Yalies banding together each year to give back to their local communities. In all, alumni communities host close to 300 service projects each year. We estimate that at least 3,500 service initiatives have taken place in the program’s history, dating back to its inception in 2008.
What began more than a decade ago as a single day has now grown into an ongoing call to action for service activities that span the globe, in sectors from environmental clean-ups to educational webinars, legal clinics to house painting.
Now more than ever, every day can be a Yale day of service. How will YOU make a difference this year?
More Informaiton: YAA Yale Day of Service
Yale Day of Service - Miami
Family friendly beach cleanup with Fill-a-Bag
Location: Crandon Park - Key Biscayne
Date: May 11th | Time: 10:00am-12:00pm
Private Paintball Game for Yale Alum
Private Paintball Game for Yale Alum
Location: Matrix Tactical Paintball Homestead
Address: 20800 SW 134th Ave, Miami, FL 33177
Date: Saturday April 6th | 10:30am - 12:30pm
2024 Miami Open
2024 Miami Open
(Hosted by Georgetown University Club of Miami)
Session 18 hosted by Georgetown Alumni Association
Hard Rock Stadium: 347 Don Shula Dr, Miami Gardens, FL
Date: Wed March 27th | 7:00pm
The GEORGETOWN UNIVERSITY CLUB OF MIAMI along with other local alumni clubs (YALE, BROWN, CARNEGIE MELLON, COLUMBIA, CORNELL, DARTMOUTH, DUKE, EMORY, HARVARD, HARVARD BUSINESS SCHOOL, INSEAD, JOHNS HOPKINS, LONDON SCHOOL OF ECONOMICS, MICHIGAN, MIT, NORTHWESTERN, KELLOGG SCHOOL OF MANAGEMENT, UPENN, PRINCETON, STANFORD, VANDERBILT, WEST POINT, XAVIER & ALL IVY+) invite you once again to a special evening of "Tennis Under the Stars".
Come out and enjoy a wonderful night of world-class tennis, local food, great drinks, and memorable entertainment while we celebrate our schools!!!!
Tickets sold quickly for the 2023 tournament. Please purchase your tickets quickly to get the best seats possible! All tickets come with a pricing discount.
A pre-match event will take place at a TBD location on the Miami Open campus. You can view a Campus Map Here. Parking will be on-sale in January 2024. We will email all ticket buyers a link for parking when available.
How it works:
Click on Buy Tickets below.
Choose the section where you’d like to sit.
Complete the easy purchase process
Share your personal link with your friends, family, and fellow alumnus! Please invite all to join you.
Enjoy the night with your group!
You will receive an email from Fevo with instruction to access your tickets through your Miami Open account. Please note, tickets will not be available to view in your account until late February.
No Refunds. Tickets are Transferable.
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact William Lamson at wlamson@dolphins.com or (305) 943-1526.
Florida Panthers vs. Nashville Predators
Florida Panthers vs. Nashville Predators
Yale, Harvard, Penn, Princeton, and Vanderbilt Alumni Night
Join the alumni clubs of Harvard, Penn, Princeton, Vanderbilt and Yale for the third annual Night at the Panthers hockey stadium.
We once again have reserved Lord Stanley’s Loft, which means we will be in a private 8,000 square feet space with tremendous sightlines for NHL hockey.
Included in the price of the ticket is a full-service bar and a specialty buffet.
Prior to the game, a team executive will meet with our group to answer questions on the business of NHL hockey.
YCSF Social at Bay 13 Brewery!
YCSF Social at Bay 13!
On Thursday, March 14th, the YCSF will be hosting an evening social at Bay 13 Brewery in Coral Gables from 6:30pm-8:00pm. Come and enjoy the evening with fellow Yalies!
Feb Club 2024 - Bondi Sushi
Feb Club 2024! - Bondi Sushi
(Restaurant reserved for Yalies | All-you-can-eat sushi experience + hot food)
YCSF will be taking over Bondi Sushi for an all-you-can-eat sushi experience. The price of admission includes all hot and cold dishes. Drinks are separate.
Every year, Yale alumni and their friends gather around the world every night of February — in small groups and large, in cities, towns, hamlets and villages, on every continent. Why do we do it? Simple. Because it’s fun to get together. That’s it. There is no agenda. There is no plan. Feb Club is simply a way for Yalies the world over to get together.
Venue fully reserved for Feb Club!
Location: Bondi Sushi - 959 West Avenue Miami Beach, FL 33139
Date: Thursday, February 29
Time: 6:30pm - 9:30pm
Price: $70/person. Price covers all food, tax and tip. Drinks will be paid separately.
Yale's Whiffenpoofs in Boca
Yale's Whiffenpoofs in Boca
Yale's Whiffenpoofs are coming to Boca Raton! Please see the below flyer and ticket link for more information. NOTE: This is not a Yale Club hosted event.
Author Talk: An Evening with Carmine Vittoria
Hidden in Plain Sight: WWII, Mussolini, and the Plight of Internment Camps in Southern Italy
The Yale Club of South Florida and Books & Books are thrilled to present an evening with Carmine Vittoria for his fascinating book.
Join us for this exciting discussion and indulge in some snacks and drinks!
About the Book:
Have you ever wondered what life was like for those caught in the crossfire of warring armies during WWII?
Step back in time to Southern Italy during WWII and discover the hidden secrets that have been buried for decades. In "Hidden in Plain Sight," physicist and historian Carmine Vittoria weaves a gripping tale of survival and resilience, shining a light on the plight of Jewish internees and townspeople caught in the crossfire of warring armies.
Through his vivid storytelling, Vittoria transports readers to a time and place where survival was uncertain, and every day brought new challenges. Despite the turmoil and chaos of war, a special kind of empathetic connection emerged between these two communities. Their lives became entangled in unexpected ways, forging a more realistic and humane view of history in these small towns of Southern Italy.
"Hidden in Plain Sight" is a must-read for anyone who loves historical fact/fiction that is both informative and engaging. Vittoria's unique academic background and being there adds a layer of depth, feeling, and authenticity to the story that will leave readers captivated from start to finish.
"Hidden in Plain Sight" is a must-read for anyone who loves historical fact/fiction that is both informative and engaging. In short, it is about life itself at the most perilous time in history never told before. Don't miss out on this incredible journey back in time.
Order your copy of "Hidden in Plain Sight" today and discover the dark secrets that have been hidden for decades.
About the Author:
Carmine Vittoria received his Ph.D. in applied quantum physics from Yale University in 1970. He is currently a professor at Northeastern University, where he has established a world-class research laboratory in the development of new microwave films deposited at the atomic scale. He is a fellow of the American Physical Society and IEEE.
A Private Art Reception for Art Basel Miami Beach
Private Art Reception for Art Basel Miami Beach Week
Tuesday, December 5
6 to 8 PM
David Castillo Gallery
3930 NE 2nd Avenue, Suite 201, Miami, FL 33137
$40 per person
As the art world takes over Miami for Art Basel Miami Beach in December, we'll be gathering our community of Yale alumni and parents at the prestigious David Castillo Gallery. Join us for wine, art & hors d'oeuvres!
David Castillo is a Yale alum (BA ‘96, Branford) and will offer remarks on his career journey from his undergraduate studies in New Haven to opening his eponymous gallery in Miami.
Learn more about David Castillo Gallery via his website, or via features in Artnews (2023) and The New York Times (2018).
On view will be Impressions, a solo exhibition of new works on silk by Chinese-born painter, Su Su. These new works employ a technique of the artist's own invention, wherein oil paint is injected using a needle through the backside of the image. Oil paint serves as both medium and methodology in these works, facilitating metamorphic figurative paintings that navigate the intersections of cultural memory, canonical legacies and representations of femininity.
Space is Limited - Register Today
PS - Can’t make the reception? Be sure to say hello at David Castillo Gallery’s booth located at B47 at Art Basel Miami Beach, which will be exhibiting works by two Yalies: Vaughn Spann (Yale School of Art MFA, Painting and Printmaking, Class of 2018) and Nadir Souirgi (Yale School of Art MFA, Painting and Printmaking, Class of 2024)
Third Annual Yale-Harvard Game Watch Party in Miami!
Yale-Harvard Game Watch Party!
Join alums of Harvard and Yale for a New Haven style watch party right here in South Florida.
Frank Pepe is shutting down its restaurant in South Florida to host us.
Your ticket will include all-you-can-eat pizza and salad bar and all-you-can-drink beer and wine
Pizza orders will be up to you! Feel free to order any pie and as many as you want
The game will be projected on the wall and ESPN's audio will be flowing on the restaurant's speakers
Ticket price: $65 (early bird $45)
Children are very much welcome. Anyone under 21 years old eats free!
For all adults and kids who want to make their own pizza, Pepe's has offered to bring you back to the kitchen so you can learn to make your own Frank Pepe pie
Harvard and Yale alums and their friends and family are all invited. Please spread the word and wear Harvard and Yale gear so we make South Florida feel like New Haven!
Location: 41 N University Dr, Plantation, FL 33322
Date: Saturday, November 18th at Noon
Time: 11:30am-4:00pm
Cost: $65 ($45 early bird pricing)
New Alumni Welcome Happy Hour
New Alumni Welcome Happy Hour
Join us in welcoming new alumni to South Florida, whether they’re new graduates or new to the area!
All Ivy Plus Happy Hour
All Yale Club of South Florida members are invited to join the All Ivy+ schools for a multi-school happy hour! Please sign up using Eventbrite to facilitate coordinate and event planning!
