Centro Asturiano de Tampa

09/25/2026

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Our annual Wines of Spain event is just 3 weeks away! Join us for an unforgettable evening featuring 50+ Spanish wines, a silent auction, and so much more. While you enjoy the celebration, you’ll also be helping preserve the history and legacy of Centro Asturiano.

We can’t wait to celebrate with you! Tickets can be purchased here https://www.eventbrite.com/e/wines-of-spain-tickets-1994887692790?aff=ebdsoporgprofile

09/24/2026

We love seeing all the joy, laughter, and memories being created in our historic theater! What’s your favorite memory from the Centro theater?

09/22/2026

Ybor City’s story is a story of culture, community, and the people who helped shape Tampa.

Known as the “Cigar Capital of the World,” Ybor City grew from the vision of cigar manufacturers like Vicente Martínez Ybor and Ignacio Haya, whose factories attracted thousands of immigrants from Cuba, Spain, Italy, and beyond. Together, these communities created a vibrant neighborhood centered around cigar-making, family, and shared traditions.

The cigar industry became a common thread connecting people from different backgrounds and cultures. As the community grew, immigrants formed mutual aid societies that provided healthcare, education, social support, and opportunities to celebrate their heritage.

This Hispanic Heritage Month, we celebrate the generations of immigrants, entrepreneurs, and workers whose contributions helped transform Ybor City and Tampa. Their stories, traditions, and influence remain an important part of our community today.

09/22/2026

A night of Spanish wine is even better with a cigar in hand. At Wines of Spain, our cigar lounge offers the perfect place to slow down, enjoy a hand-rolled cigar, and take in the atmosphere of an unforgettable evening.

Along with 50+ wines, guests can enjoy Spanish tapas and paella, live flamenco and traditional dancing, and an evening celebrating the flavors and traditions of Spain.

Join us October 16 at the Historic Centro Asturiano de Tampa. Tickets are available here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/wines-of-spain-tickets-1994887692790?aff=ebdsoporgprofile

09/21/2026

We have a seat at the table waiting for you! Join us for our Heritage Recipe Swap on September 28 at 6 PM for an evening of good food, shared recipes, and stories from our community.

Reserve your spot and bring a favorite recipe to share! https://www.eventbrite.com/e/heritage-recipe-swap-tickets-1997505999215?aff=ebdsoporgprofile

09/15/2026

Hispanic Heritage Month begins today!

This year, we celebrate the theme “Pioneers of Change: Shaping the Future Together” — a reminder that our history is shaped by the people who came before us, and our future is shaped by the people who carry those traditions forward.

For more than 124 years, The Centro has been a place where heritage, culture, and community come together. From the Asturian immigrants who first built this organization to the members, families, volunteers, and community who continue to fill these spaces today, each generation has played a part in shaping our story.

Throughout Hispanic Heritage Month, we’ll be celebrating the people, traditions, and moments that make our community so special — while looking at how their legacy continues to inspire the future.

Here’s to honoring where we come from, celebrating where we are, and shaping where we go next.

09/15/2026

Your family’s stories could help bring Tampa’s history to life!

We’re partnering with the Henry B. Plant Museum on an upcoming event celebrating our community’s connections to Tampa’s past. During research, we discovered that many Centro members appeared as background extras in Hell Harbor—and now we’d love to hear their stories!

We’re inviting members to dig into their family albums, memories, and keepsakes:

Do you have stories or photographs related to the filming of Hell Harbor?
Do you have family stories about life in Tampa or Ybor City during the 1930s?
Did you or your relatives have connections to the Tampa Bay Hotel or the Plant System?
Are there photographs, objects, documents, or other memorabilia that help tell these stories?

A photograph tucked away in an album or a story passed down through generations could be a meaningful piece of our shared history.

Have something to share? Please send us a direct message or email your stories and photographs to [email protected]. We’d love to hear from you!

09/13/2026

At the Centro Asturiano, dominoes are more than a game—they’re part of our history.

Since our doors first opened in 1914, generations of members have gathered around the domino table, carrying on a tradition that has long been part of Spanish and Cuban social life. With a cigar in one hand and dominoes in the other, members have spent countless afternoons and evenings sharing stories, laughter, and a little friendly competition.

For more than a century, these games have brought our community together, creating memories that are passed from one generation to the next.

Today, the domino table remains a small but meaningful reminder of what the Centro has always been about: tradition, friendship, and community.

09/12/2026

09/12/2026

🎶 Turn up the tunes—it’s time for Jukebox Bingo! 🎶

Join Las Damas del Centro Asturiano for an afternoon filled with music hits, bingo, prizes and plenty of fun!

📅 September 26
🚪 Doors open at 11:00 AM
🎵 Games begin at 11:45 AM
🎟️ Adults: $20 | Children 12 & under: $10

Bring your favorite snacks or lunch, grab a drink from the bar and see if your playlist knowledge can lead you to BINGO! We’ll also have door prizes and a 50/50 drawing.

All proceeds support the restoration and preservation of our historic building. Purchase your tickets through the Centro Asturiano de Tampa Eventbrite page!

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2000647515575?aff=oddtdtcreator