Yachay: Celebrating Latino Minds in Science, Medicine, Arts, and Culture

Yachay: Celebrating Latino Minds in Science, Medicine, Arts, and Culture

Overview

A Hispanic Heritage Month celebration highlighting top Latino minds. Late-night talk show-style meets Sabado Gigante pero make it STEM.


Yachay – Celebrating Latino Minds is TECH23's flagship Hispanic Heritage Month experience, back for one night only.


Step into a late-night talk show-style audience where the format flows through can't-miss science and tech segments. You might even get pulled on stage to be part of the performance!

Walk in for the show. Walk out talking about the power of our brains and the Latino brilliance that has been here all along. Each segment features talento leading in science, medicine, tech, education, and the arts as we explore the groundbreaking work they're driving forward.

This one-night-only, innovative experience celebrates the intellectual and technological contributions of the Latino community, blending educational content with engaging, late-night TV show-style entertainment — live at Houston's Alley Theatre.

It's a show unlike any other. It's how TECH23 celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month. It's YACHAY.

Individual and Group Tickets Available!

Whether you plan to come with friends, family, or on your own, you'll be surrounded by people who are just as curious as you are! People who love asking questions, discovering new ideas, and celebrating Latino excellence in STEM.


Join the VIP After Party to keep the conversations going and connect with the featured guests.



WHY IS IT CALLED YACHAY?

  • In Quechua, a language spoken by the indigenous peoples of the Andes Mountain Regions, "Yachay" means knowledge, wisdom, or learning.
  • "Yachay" is often seen as a communal activity, where elders pass down their knowledge to the younger generation through oral traditions, apprenticeship, and participatory learning.
  • The term "Yachay" has come to symbolize broader societal transformation. It reflects the desire to shift from traditional, resource-based economies to ones that are driven by education, innovation, and sustainable development.

Lineup

Headliner

Dr. Yoshua Esquenazi Levy, Neurosurgeon

Dr. Lorissa Saiz, Cell and Molecular Biology

Sandra Rodríguez, Latinos for Education

Ash Love, M.A., M.F.A.

Co-Host: Jose Avalos

Co-Host: Michelle Avalos

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Highlights

  • 2 hours
  • under 18 with parent or legal guardian
  • In person
  • Paid parking
  • Doors at 2:30 PM

Refund Policy

No refunds

Location

Alley Theatre

615 Texas Avenue

Houston, TX 77002

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Agenda

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Yachay and The Latino Mind “Literally”

Cerebro Mapping featuring Neuroscience Experts and Indigenous Science Showcase.

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Intermission & Connection

Celebrating Latino Mind Activation, Photos Ops, and Networking

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Brain Games and a Look Ahead

Brain Games. Cultural Edutainment with Audience Participation. Late-Night TV style followed by a look into the future.

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