Raíces y Futuro: A Fundraising Gala for Roots and What's Ahead

Some nights are just an event. This one is a celebration of where we come from and where we're going — an evening of culture, connection, and community, hosted in the heart of historic Ybor City to support the Tampa Bay ScholarSHPE program.

Step into Tropical Home Gallery, where original art on the walls sets the scene for a night blending tradition and possibility: a live salsa class to get everyone moving, dinner and appetizers, an open bar, dancing late into the evening, and a silent auction supporting scholarships that open doors for the next generation of Hispanic engineers and STEM leaders.

The details:
📅 Saturday, November 7, 2026
🕕 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM
📍 Tropical Home Gallery, Ybor City, Tampa

What's in store:
🍽️ Dinner & appetizers
🍷 Open bar
💃 Salsa class + dancing
🎨 Full art gallery experience
🤝 Networking
🏆 Silent auction — and more

Presented in partnership with SHPE Tampa Bay Professional and Iroko Dance Academy — because raíces (roots) and futuro (future) are best celebrated together, with community, culture, and a little bit of rhythm.

Tickets:
🎓 Students — $40
💼 Paid Professional Members — $65
🌐 General Admission — $75

Come dressed to celebrate, ready to dance, and open to being part of something that's giving back while you're having the best night out in Ybor.