# Event Details - **Event Name**: Cooking con Omi: A Celebration of Puerto Rican Food, Culture & Community - **Event Start and End Date**: Wed, 19 Aug, 2026 at 06:00 pm – Wed, 19 Aug, 2026 at 08:00 pm - **Event Description**: Join Writer's Block Bookstore in celebrating the release of Cooking con Omi: A Love Letter to Puerto Rican Home Cooking!About this EventMeet Author & TikTok Sensation, Omi Hopper!We're thrilled to welcome Omi Hopper (@cooking_con_omi) creator of the beloved recipes and stories shared with millions online, for a special event celebrating the release of her new cookbook, Cooking con Omi: A Love Letter to Puerto Rican Home Cooking. Omi will be joined in conversation by Ivelissa Rios (@ivelissariendoycomiendo), Puerto Rican actress, comedian, and digital content creator behind Ivelissa Riendo y Comiendo, as they discuss family traditions, the power of food to bring people together, and the flavors that make Puerto Rican cuisine so special. Whether you're part of Central Florida's vibrant Puerto Rican community, a home cook looking for new inspiration, or simply someone who loves great food and great stories, this is an event you won't want to miss!There are TWO ticket options:General Admission - Includes SIGNED COPYWant to ensure your copy of Cooking con Omi: A Love Letter to Puerto Rican Home Cooking is reseved? This is the ticket for you! This ticket comes with a copy of the book which you will recieve upon check-in at the event. If you buy this ticket and are unable to attend you will be contacted post-event with options of how to obtain your signed copy. Please ensure all your information is correct. Books not claimed will only be held for 30 days, after that the book is forefit and will be shelved. If you need your book shipped, please contact the store.General Admission - Pick Your PriceAlready have a copy of Cooking con Omi: A Love Letter to Puerto Rican Home Cooking? We've got a ticket for you too! This option allows you access to the event without having to purchase a book. All procedes go directly to Writer's Block Bookstore to help ensure we're here for the long haul and can continue to host fantastic events just like this one. Thank you for supporting Indie!Refund Policy: Refunds will be processed up until 7 days prior to the event. ONLY book with ticket tickets are eligible for a refund and ticket fees and taxes are not refundable. General Admission and Pick Your Price tickets are NON-REFUNDABLE. Still have questions?Feel free to send an email to events@writersblockbookstore.com. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/maitland/cooking-con-omi-a-celebration-of-puerto-rican-food-culture-and-community/100001987085996707 - **Event Categories**: art, literary-art, food-drinks, theatre, comedy, entertainment - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 1 - **Event Highlights**: - Age Limit: all_ages - door_time: 2026-08-19T21:30:00Z - Duration: 2 hours - Location: Venue on Lake Lily / Maitland Civic Center - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 44.52, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Maitland - **state**: FL - **country**: United States - **location**: Venue on Lake Lily / Maitland Civic Center - **lat**: 28.6229424 - **long**: -81.3660828 - **full address**: Venue on Lake Lily / Maitland Civic Center, 641 Maitland Avenue South, Maitland, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Cooking con Omi: A Celebration of Puerto Rican Food, Culture & Community - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/ab065fe4e05b06f046b7f9ebb20b985221723a8c6707e861fb24996aefcd0d57-rimg-w1200-h600-dceeeeee-gmir.jpg?v=1781649035 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Cooking con Omi: A Celebration of Puerto Rican Food, Culture & Community being held? - **A:** Cooking con Omi: A Celebration of Puerto Rican Food, Culture & Community takes place on Wed, 19 Aug, 2026 at 06:00 pm to Wed, 19 Aug, 2026 at 08:00 pm at Venue on Lake Lily / Maitland Civic Center, 641 Maitland Avenue South, Maitland, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing Cooking con Omi: A Celebration of Puerto Rican Food, Culture & Community? - **A:** Cooking con Omi: A Celebration of Puerto Rican Food, Culture & Community is organized by Writer's Block Bookstore. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Cooking con Omi: A Celebration of Puerto Rican Food, Culture & Community is ideal for foodies, craft beverage enthusiasts, and festival fans looking for the best local flavors and experiences. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Maitland, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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