Friday-Sunday: The Gables continues its extreme makeover as a happening suburb, celebrating the Merrick Festival with its comely sister cities Aix-en-Provence and Cartagena all weekend long at Miracle Mile, the Village of Merrick Park and City Hall. At Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden, check out the heliconias and gingers at the annual Heliconia Show (go even if you're not in the market for these gorgeous plants; it's the best time of year to visit).