The 29th annual Tampa Hispanic Heritage Celebration begins today with live music and a health fair at Centro Asturiano. The event is just the beginning of two months of activities -- some entertaining, some educational and some just plain delicious.

Here are some of the highlights. Events are in Tampa unless otherwise indicated. Pick up a complete calendar at most events. For information, go to the Tampa Hispanic Heritage Web site, www.tampahispanic.org.

Today

Tampa Hispanic Heritage Kickoff & Health Fair: 2 to 6 p.m.; health screenings, live music, selection of Miss Tampa Hispanic Heritage; Centro Asturiano, 1913 N. Nebraska Ave.; free; (813) 745-4306

Wednesday

Latinos Unidos Luncheon: noon; Hyatt Regency Tampa; $30 per person; (813) 988-7153

Saturday

Dia de Asturias: music, food, art and dances from Latin America; 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.; Centro Asturiano, 1913 N. Nebraska Ave.; $30; (813) 872-5344

2005 Hispanic Man and Woman of the Year Inaugural Gala: Jose Valiente and Adrienne Garcia, above; 6:30 p.m.; Hyatt Regency Tampa; $65; (813) 253-7744

Sept. 29

Hillsborough County Hispanic Celebration: recognition of Judge E.J. Salcines; 6 p.m.; Joe Chillura Park, 601 E. Kennedy Blvd.; free; (813) 276-8622

Sept. 30

2005 Hispanic Golf Classic: Education Committee benefit; noon tee-off; The Eagles Golf Course, 16101 Nine Eagles Drive, Odessa; $100 per player; (813) 414-9411

Oct. 1

Immigrants' life and possibilities lecture: 2:30 to 4:30 p.m.; New Tampa Library, 1001 Cross Creek Blvd.; free; (813) 994-6053

Oct. 4-28

"The Last Harvest": art exhibit; a history and tribute to the life and work of the farmworkers on Lake Apopka; 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday and Wednesday, noon to 8 p.m. Tuesday; opening reception is 5 to 8 p.m. Oct. 6; Hillsborough Community College art gallery, Ybor campus; free; (813) 253-7674

Oct. 6

USF Hispanic Heritage Kickoff 2005: reception 5 to 6 p.m.; program 6 to 8 p.m.; USF Traditions Hall (Alumni Center); free; (813) 974-4985

Oct. 7

"Salvador Dali": slide presentation of the life and work of the surrealist Spanish painter; 11 a.m. to noon; Ybor campus of Hillsborough Community College, first-floor administration building; free; (813) 253-7744

Rociera Mass, dinner and show: 6:30 p.m. Mass (sung by a choir with castanets, guitar and other instruments); 7:30 p.m. dinner, show, music and dance; Church of the Incarnation, 5124 Gateway Drive; $12; (813) 884-8326

Oct. 8

"An American Continent": Muñekache marionette presentation; a journey through strings; 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. at The New Place Multicultural Arts Center, 2811 17th N. St.; $5; (813) 241-4706

Reina de Reinas: beauty pageant featuring young ladies 16 to 25 from various Latin American countries; 9 p.m.; Egypt Temple, 4050 Dana Shores Drive; $15; (813) 884-8985

Latin Fest: live music and food; 6 to 11 p.m.; USF Fowler Fields, 4202 E. Fowler Ave.; free; (813) 691-2137

Oct. 9

Symphony of the Americas: Latin-inspired orchestral music; 4 p.m.; Tampa Bay Performing Arts Center, Ferguson Hall; $22.50-$45.50; center ticket office; (813) 229-7827

Oct. 14

Poetry recital: 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.; Hillsborough Community College, Ybor Campus library building, second floor; in Spanish; free; (813) 253-7744

Oct. 16

Hispanic Picnic: noon to 8 p.m.; Lowry Park Shelter No. 120; free; (813) 989 -1408

5th Puerto Rico Patron Saint Festival: noon to 9 p.m.; England Brothers band shell, 5121 80th Ave. N., Pinellas Park; free; (813) 477-8368

Oct. 22

"Raquel and Galileo": Latin-American puppets; 11 a.m.; The New Place Multicultural Arts Center, 2811 N. 17th St.; $5 donation; (813) 241-4706

MOSI National Hispanic Scientist of the Year Award gala dinner: Edmond J. Yunis of Colombia will be honored; 8 p.m.; MOSI, 4803 Fowler Ave.; $140 per couple, $75 per person; (813) 987-6304

Oct. 23

"The Day of the Worker": live entertainment, health screenings; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Centennial Park, 1800 18th Ave.; free; (813) 414-9411

Oct. 28

Tampa Hispanic Heritage Celebration Luncheon: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.; Tampa Marriott Waterside; $35; (727) 412-6024

Oct. 29

Salsaween: Halloween celebration with a Latin twist; 9 p.m.; USF Special Events Center, 4202 E. Fowler Ave.; free; (813) 748-6439

Nov. 6

M.A.T.I. Award 2005 luncheon presentation: 1 p.m.; Columbia Restaurant, Siboney Room, Ybor City; $50 each; (813) 289-1130

Nov. 11

Town 'N Country Hispanic Heritage Food Festival: 1 to 4 p.m.; Multicultural Family Center, 6704 Hanley Road; free; (813) 249-8100

Nov. 19

Gala Dinner and Dance: celebrating the independence of Panama; 7 p.m. to 2 a.m.; Tampa Marriott Westshore; $35; (813) 283-0063

Nov. 20

Thanksgiving Mass: celebrating Independence Day of of Panama; 10 a.m.; St. Joseph Church; free; (813) 872-8534

Conga Caliente: entertainment, exhibits and food vendors; 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Al Lopez Park; free; (813) 353-8151

Now showing

These two art exhibits are already open:

"Without Looking Back": works by Cuban artist Favio Castan; through Oct. 7; The New Place Multicultural Arts Center, 2811 N. 17th St.; free; (813) 241-4706

"Girl Series": paintings by Colombian artist Saul Balagura; through Oct. 22; library art building at Hillsborough Community College's Dale Mabry campus; free; (813) 253-7386