Events

01/13/2020 – 04/13/2020 4:30 pm – 5:30 pm	Musical Theater, Age 8-17 Firehouse Cultural Center, 101 1st Ave NE, Ruskin FL THIS JAN – APRIL, 2020 CLASS IS NOW FULL. An overview of Musical Theater from the historical & performance perspectives. Students will explore American musical theater pieces; musical, theatrical and dance styles from throughout the 20th century. In Partnership with Arts Education @The Straz.
04/04/2020 9:30 am – 11:00 am	Poetry Workshops Join Zoom Meeting https://us04web.zoom.us/j/244812460 Meeting ID: 244 812 460 Six -1.5-hour Poetry Workshops in 2020. Feb.; Apr.; June; Aug.; Oct.; & Dec. How to write the Love Poem, Seasonal Poem, Reflective Poem, Back-To-School Poem, Imagery-Rich Poem and the Holiday ‘Gift’ Poem.
04/04/2020 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm	O Som Do with Jose Valentino Firehouse Cultural Center, 101 1st Ave NE, Ruskin FL THIS EVENT IS CANCELED. This group features Rio de Janeiro singer Andrea Moraes Manson and a crew of experienced musicians performing Brazilian jazz, Bossa Nova, Samba, Balanço and MPB.

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1:00 PM - Youth Art Class: Ages 10 and up: April 28

7:30 PM - Center Stage Comedy: James Yon & Friends

3:00 PM - Art Gallery & Reception: William Talenti

9:30 AM - Intro to the Pottery Wheel

10:30 AM - Homeschool: Mom and Me Jewelry

1:00 PM - Homeschool: Mother's Day Jewelry

1:00 PM - Mother's Day Jewelry for Adults

7:30 PM - Damon Fowler: Blues Artist

6:00 PM - Figure Drawing

2:00 PM - Garden Glass Fusing - May 16

7:30 PM - La Lucha

10:00 AM - Garden Glass Fusing - May 19

1:00 PM - Little Hands, Big Creations - Kids Pottery Ages 5 to 9

1:00 PM - From Mud to Magic - Kids Pottery Ages 10 and Up

6:00 PM - Figure Drawing

7:30 PM - ARConnection

Youth Art Class: Ages 10 and up: April 28

Tuesday, April 28, 2026

1:00 pm – 2:30 pm

$15.00

Firehouse Cultural Center

Kids Page
Workshops & Classes

Youth Art Class: Ages 10 and up, Come explore exciting new ways to create in this hands-on art class designed for young artists. Tues, April 28 from 1:00 – 2:30 pm.

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Center Stage Comedy: James Yon & Friends

Friday, May 1, 2026

7:30 pm – 9:30 pm

$25.00 - $30.00

Firehouse Cultural Center

Center Stage

This Florida native is one of America's hottest up and coming comedians. James Yon is the host of “Real Laughs” on Real Radio 104.1, “The Lowdown”, and “Funny Not Famous" on Afro TV featured Xfinity Comcast. Now James spends his time touring clubs and casinos all over the country from Orlando to Las Vegas bringing the funny. This a Friday Night Center Stage: Comedy Event on May 1 at 7:30 p.m.

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Art Gallery & Reception: William Talenti

Saturday, May 2, 2026

3:00 pm – 5:30 pm

Firehouse Cultural Center

Special Events

Art Gallery & Reception in the Firehouse Annex Building. William Talenti’s latest series, Transformação Saturday, May 2 from 3:00 – 5:00 pm. An open gallery showing, no reservations needed.

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Intro to the Pottery Wheel

Thursday, May 7, 2026 – Thursday, June 4, 2026

9:30 am – 12:00 pm

$180.00 - $200.00

Firehouse Cultural Center

Adult Ceramics
Adult Pottery
Workshops & Classes

You’ll discover the joy of working with clay in this hands-on, beginner to intermediate course focused on the fundamentals of wheel throwing. In 5 weeks, you'll learn how to center clay, pull walls, and shape basic forms like bowls, mugs, and cylinders. We'll also cover trimming, surface decoration, and glazing techniques so you can finish and fire your own unique pieces. No experience necessary – just bring your curiosity and willingness to get your hands dirty! Includes 25 lbs. of clay, glaze and firing. Thursdays, 9:30 am until 12:00 pm, May 7 – June 4 (5 weeks).

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Homeschool: Mom and Me Jewelry

Friday, May 8, 2026

10:30 am – 12:00 pm

$25.00

Firehouse Cultural Center

Kids Page
Workshops & Classes

Celebrate Mother's Day by creating jewelry together! Learn simple techniques using jump rings, connectors and charms to make quick and easy but stunning coastal jewelry. Friday, May 8 from 10:30 am.

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Homeschool: Mother's Day Jewelry

Friday, May 8, 2026

1:00 pm – 2:30 pm

$25.00

Firehouse Cultural Center

Kids Page
Workshops & Classes

Join mom for a memorable treat or come alone and create a unique gift to present to mom on her special day! Friday, May 8 from 1:00 pm.

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Mother's Day Jewelry for Adults

Friday, May 8, 2026

1:00 pm – 2:30 pm

$40.00 - $45.00

Firehouse Cultural Center

Workshops & Classes

For Adults: Join mom for a memorable treat or come alone and create a unique gift to present to mom on her special day! Friday, May 8 from 1:00 pm.

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Damon Fowler: Blues Artist

Saturday, May 9, 2026

7:30 pm – 9:30 pm

$30.00 - $35.00

Firehouse Cultural Center

Center Stage
Center Stage Music

Damon Fowler is a hard driving troubadour. His music is steeped with soul and representative of the many styles that make up the roots of American music. Come out and join us at The Firehouse Center Stage on May 9, 2026 @7:30 pm to listen to Damon Fowler play the blues!

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Figure Drawing

Thursday, May 14, 2026 – Friday, May 15, 2026

6:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Firehouse Cultural Center

Figure Drawing Group
Workshops & Classes

Strengthen your skills in our monitored figure drawing session with a variety of timed poses. Bring your chalk, paint, charcoal or pencil, you choose the medium. Model varies by session. Second and Fourth Thursday of the month in 2026, 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm. Age 18+. Begins Thursday, January 8, 2026.

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Garden Glass Fusing - May 16

Saturday, May 16, 2026

2:00 pm – 3:30 pm

$40.00 - $45.00

Firehouse Cultural Center

Workshops & Classes

Flower Garden Glass Fusing. You choose your pattern and colors in creating your colorful glass garden creation. This 4 x 6 glass art will brighten any room or window. Saturday, May 16th from 2:00 – 3:30 pm. This class will be in the FCC ANNEX.

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La Lucha

Saturday, May 16, 2026

7:30 pm – 9:30 pm

$23.00 - $30.00

Firehouse Cultural Center

Center Stage
Center Stage Music

La Lucha returns to The Firehouse! La Lucha is a Tampa Bay based trio of three best friends from three different parts of the world: Colombia, Mexico, and the United States. Saturday, May 16, 2026 at 7:30 - 9:30 pm.

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Garden Glass Fusing - May 19

Tuesday, May 19, 2026

10:00 am – 11:30 am

$40.00 - $45.00

Firehouse Cultural Center

Workshops & Classes

Flower Garden Glass Fusing. You choose your pattern and colors in creating your colorful glass garden creation. This 4 x 6 glass art will brighten any room or window. Tuesday, May 19th from 10:00 – 11:30 am. This class will be in the FCC ANNEX.

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Little Hands, Big Creations - Kids Pottery Ages 5 to 9

Tuesday, May 19, 2026 – Tuesday, June 16, 2026

1:00 pm – 2:30 pm

$65.00

Firehouse Cultural Center

Kids Page
Workshops & Classes

Kids Pottery Class – 3-Session Series for Homeschool. Ages 5 to 9 - Get your hands dirty and your creativity flowing in this fun and interactive 3-session pottery series designed just for kids! Tuesdays, May 19, June 2 & 16, from 1:00 – 2:30 pm.

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From Mud to Magic - Kids Pottery Ages 10 and Up

Tuesday, May 26, 2026 – Tuesday, June 23, 2026

1:00 pm – 2:30 pm

$65.00

Firehouse Cultural Center

Kids Page
Workshops & Classes

Mud to Magic Kids Pottery Class – 3-Session Series for Homeschool. Ages 10 and Up - Get your hands dirty and your creativity flowing in this fun and interactive 3-session pottery series designed just for kids! Tuesdays, May 26, June 9 & June 23, from 1:00 – 2:30 pm.

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Figure Drawing

Thursday, May 28, 2026 – Friday, May 29, 2026

6:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Firehouse Cultural Center

Figure Drawing Group
Workshops & Classes

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ARConnection

Saturday, May 30, 2026

7:30 pm – 9:30 pm

$23.00 - $30.00

Firehouse Cultural Center

Center Stage
Center Stage Music

ARConnection (Arencibia/Rudolph Connection) is a Tampa Bay based ensemble led by pianist Pablo Arencibia and drummer Dave Rudolph with Latin Grammy nominee Mauricio J. Rodriguez on bass. Join us for a great night listening to ARConnection! Saturday, May 30, @ 7:30 pm.

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