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WHEN: Thursday, October 1 at 5:30 p.m.<\/p>\n
WHERE: 1 Dali Boulevard, St. Petersburg<\/p>\n
La Diaspora – Hispanic Heritage Kickoff Event: Enjoy food, music and the Puerto Rican film, “Diaspora: Culture & Curiosity.” Presented by the Puerto Rican\/Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of Polk County. Tickets start at $5<\/a>.<\/p>\n WHEN: Friday, October 2 at 6:30 p.m.<\/p>\n WHERE: The Gem Theater, 118 Northwest 1st Avenue, Mulberry<\/p>\n La Septima<\/a>\u00a0– A Contemporary Journey Through the Soul of Tampa:\u00a0A theatrical performance by the Tampa City Ballet will bring you through the historic 1926 Ybor City cigar factory era with live music, dance and film storytelling. Tickets range from $40 to $100.<\/p>\n WHEN: Friday, Oct. 2 & Saturday, Oct. 3 at 7:30 p.m.<\/p>\n WHERE: New Tampa Performing Arts Center, 8550 Hunters Village Road, Tampa<\/p>\n Arts Legacy Remix: Hispanic Heritage Celebration:\u00a0Explore the diversity in music, dance and artistic traditions from multiple Hispanic cultures at this free, colorful arts event.<\/p>\n WHEN: Friday, October 9 at 7:30 p.m.<\/p>\n WHERE: Straz Center for the Performing Arts, 1010 North WC MacInnes Place, Tampa<\/p>\n Fantastic Hispanic Heritage Festival Celebration:\u00a0Join the fun at Land O’ Lakes Heritage Park for a free community and family event with Latin music, food trucks, games, bounce houses, and local vendors.<\/p>\n WHEN: Saturday, October 10 at 3 p.m.<\/p>\n WHERE: 5401 Land O’ Lakes Boulevard, Land O’ Lakes<\/p>\n Annual Taste of Latino Festival & Empanada Smackdown:\u00a0The 8th annual family-friendly outdoor celebration in Historic Ybor City’s Centennial Park will feature live music, food, and an empanada contest. General admission is free, but VIP tickets are available.<\/p>\n WHEN: Sunday, October 11 at 12 p.m.<\/p>\n WHERE: 1800 East 8th Avenue, Tampa<\/p>\n Latin Jazz with Fernando Cruz<\/a>:\u00a0Combining traditional jazz with Afro-Cuban and Afro-Brazilian rhythms, this saxophonist is one you won’t want to miss. Tickets for $10.<\/p>\n WHEN: Thursday, October 15 at 6 p.m.<\/p>\n WHERE: Dal\u00ed Museum, 1 Dali Boulevard, St. Petersburg<\/p>\n
Colores, Hilos e Historia: Tradiciones que nos Unen:\u00a0Exhibition by the Coalition of Hispanic Arts representing 17 artists from across Latin America and the U.S. whose work tells the story of cultural identity, heritage and pride through paintings, photography and other cultural media. On view now<\/a> at Ana G. M\u00e9ndez University’s Tampa Bay campus.<\/p>\n WHEN: Open during university hours \u2014 Monday through Friday. 8 a.m. to 7 p.m., Saturday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., closed Sunday.<\/p>\n WHERE: 5225 Memorial Highway, Tampa<\/p>\n Latin & Hispanic Heritage Month Book Club:\u00a0Join the discussion<\/a> for two books: “An Immaculate Deception” by Isabella Livino and “Every Version of You” by Natalie Messier. Free admission.<\/p>\n WHEN: Tuesday, October 6 at 6:30 p.m.<\/p>\n WHERE: Inchstone Books, 6440 Massachusetts Avenue, New Port Richey<\/p>\n Miss Latina Tampa Hispanic Heritage Fashion Show:\u00a0Celebrate the iconic looks of Hispanic and Latin culture at this fashion show<\/a> featuring local boutiques, trajes t\u00edpicos, and networking opportunities. Tickets are $55.<\/p>\n WHEN: Thursday, October 8 at 5:30 p.m.<\/p>\n WHERE: Casa Santo Stefano, 1607 North 22nd Street, Tampa<\/p>\n Poetry at The Dal\u00ed:<\/a> As part of the Dal\u00ed Museum’s Hispanic Heritage Month event series, enjoy poetry inspired by lived Hispanic and Latino experiences. Hosted by former St. Petersburg poet laureate Helen Pruitt Wallace, with guest poets Carolina Hospital and Virgil Su\u00e1rez. Free admission.<\/p>\n WHEN: Thursday, October 8, 2026 at 6 p.m.<\/p>\n WHERE: 1 Dali Boulevard, St. Petersburg<\/p>\n Heart Medicine: A Ceremonial Cacao Circle – Ra\u00edces que Viajan:\u00a0A sensory cacao ceremony from Ecuador, emphasizing connection, sound, and ritual. Beginners are welcome. Tickets are $65<\/a>.<\/p>\n WHEN: Thursday, October 8 at 6:30 p.m.<\/p>\n WHERE: ExplorArte Outdoor Club, 1217 Ewing Ave, Clearwater<\/p>\n D\u00eda de los Muertos – Woman or Man: If you love to paint, this is the perfect opportunity to spread those artistic wings while celebrating Hispanic and Latino culture. This adult painting class is centered around a D\u00eda de los Muertos visual theme. Prices available on the Painting With a Twist Tampa website<\/a>.<\/p>\n WHEN: Saturday, October 10 at 7 p.m.<\/p>\n WHERE: Painting with a Twist, 2821 South MacDill Avenue, Tampa<\/p>\n
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