04/28/2025  – 06/09/2025

1:30 pm – 3:30 pm
Paint it Your Way: Watercolor Or Acrylic
Paint it Your Way: Watercolor Or Acrylic
Firehouse Cultural Center, 101 1st Ave NE, Ruskin FL

Paint it Your Way: Watercolor Or Acrylic. Your Choice! Share the love of painting while enriching your skill set, no matter the medium. Instructor: Helen Solomon. Mondays, April 28 – June 9, 2025, Time: 1:30 – 3:30 pm. Six (6) week class. No class May 26.

05/01/2025  – 06/01/2025

9:30 am – 12:00 pm
Open Pottery Studio - A.M. Thursdays
Open Pottery Studio - A.M. Thursdays
Firehouse Cultural Center, 101 1st Ave NE, Ruskin FL

Welcome to our Open Pottery Studio – a supervised, creative space where potters of all skill levels can explore, practice, and perfect their craft. This monitored environment ensures safety and support while offering access to professional-grade tools, wheels, and kilns. Whether you are hand-building, throwing, or glazing, our staff is available during all open studio hours to assist, answer questions, and maintain a safe, respectful studio atmosphere. Must have class experience to attend. Thursdays: 9:30am – Noon. Adults. Book March 2025 – December 2025.

05/01/2025  – 06/01/2025

6:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Open Pottery Studio - Thursday Evening
Open Pottery Studio - Thursday Evening
Firehouse Cultural Center, 101 1st Ave NE, Ruskin FL

Welcome to our Open Pottery Studio – a supervised, creative space where potters of all skill levels can explore, practice, and perfect their craft. This monitored environment ensures safety and support while offering access to professional-grade tools, wheels, and kilns. Whether you are hand-building, throwing, or glazing, our staff is available during all open studio hours to assist, answer questions, and maintain a safe, respectful studio atmosphere. Must have class experience to attend. Thursdays: 6:00 – 8:30 pm, Adults. Book from April 2025 – Dec 2025.

05/04/2025  – 07/06/2025

1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Studio 55 | Collage | TMA@Firehouse
Studio 55 | Collage | TMA@Firehouse
Firehouse Cultural Center, 101 1st Ave NE, Ruskin FL

Join Mary Correa for an 8-week exploration of collage. Learn the basics of collage assembly and then explore how these basics apply to your art style. This workshop is full of techniques for everyone – novice, intermediate or advanced artists. Sundays, 1 – 4 pm. May 4 through July 6 (8 classes).

05/06/2025  – 06/06/2025

9:30 am – 12:00 pm
Open Pottery Studio - A.M. Tuesdays
Open Pottery Studio - A.M. Tuesdays
Firehouse Cultural Center, 101 1st Ave NE, Ruskin FL

Welcome to our Open Pottery Studio – a supervised, creative space where potters of all skill levels can explore, practice, and perfect their craft. This monitored environment ensures safety and support while offering access to professional-grade tools, wheels, and kilns. Whether you are hand-building, throwing, or glazing, our staff is available during all open studio hours to assist, answer questions, and maintain a safe, respectful studio atmosphere. Must have class experience to attend. Tuesdays: 9:30am – Noon. Adults. March 2025 – December 2025.

05/07/2025  – 06/11/2025

9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Intro to Pottery
Intro to Pottery
Firehouse Cultural Center, 101 1st Ave NE, Ruskin FL

Discover the joy of working with clay in this beginner-friendly pottery class! This course will guide you through the basics of hand-building, wheel-throwing, and glazing techniques. These 6 sessions give you a great base in learning how to create functional and decorative pieces, and understand the firing process. No experience necessary. Wednesdays, 9:00 am until 12:00 noon. May 7 – June 11.

05/10/2025  – 08/09/2025

10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Art Play Date – TMA@Firehouse - Select Saturdays
Art Play Date – TMA@Firehouse - Select Saturdays
Firehouse Cultural Center, 101 1st Ave NE, Ruskin FL

Each Art Play Date Session is a stand-alone session for caregiver and child artist to play with materials and create a collaborative project. This class is on select Saturdays, May 10 through Aug 9 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm at Firehouse Cultural Center.

05/10/2025

7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
A Few Good Men - Sat May 10
A Few Good Men - Sat May 10
Firehouse Cultural Center, 101 1st Ave NE, Ruskin FL

“A Few Good Men” the explosive courtroom drama by acclaimed writer Aaron Sorkin is performed live at the Firehouse Cultural Center in Ruskin, Florida. This powerful production delves into themes of justice, loyalty, and the courage it takes to stand up for what’s right—even when it means challenging authority. A Few Good Men is as intense as it is thought-provoking, and it will leave you questioning: Can you handle the truth? Join us for an unforgettable night of theater brought to you by the Brandon Performing Arts, also known as MacBeth & Cheese. Saturday, May 10, 7:30 pm Evening Performance, Center Stage at the Firehouse Cultural Center.

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Youth Art Class: Ages 10 and up: April 28
Tuesday, April 28, 2026    
1:00 pm – 2:30 pm
$15.00
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.
Center Stage Comedy: James Yon & Friends
Friday, May 1, 2026    
7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
$25.00 - $30.00
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.
Art Gallery & Reception: William Talenti
Saturday, May 2, 2026    
3:00 pm – 5:30 pm
Art Gallery & Reception in the Firehouse Annex Building. William Talenti’s latest series, Transformação Saturday, May 2 from 3:00 – 5:00 pm.
Homeschool: Mom and Me Jewelry
Friday, May 8, 2026    
10:30 am – 12:00 pm
$25.00
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.
Homeschool: Mother's Day Jewelry
Friday, May 8, 2026    
1:00 pm – 2:30 pm
$25.00
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.
Mother's Day Jewelry for Adults
Friday, May 8, 2026    
1:00 pm – 2:30 pm
$40.00 - $45.00
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.
Damon Fowler: Blues Artist
Saturday, May 9, 2026    
7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
$30.00 - $35.00
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!
Figure Drawing
Thursday, May 14, 2026 – Friday, May 15, 2026    
6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
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.
Garden Glass Fusing - May 16
Saturday, May 16, 2026    
2:00 pm – 3:30 pm
$40.00 - $45.00
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.
La Lucha
Saturday, May 16, 2026    
7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
$23.00 - $30.00
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.
Garden Glass Fusing - May 19
Tuesday, May 19, 2026    
10:00 am – 11:30 am
$40.00 - $45.00
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.
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
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.
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
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.
Figure Drawing
Thursday, May 28, 2026 – Friday, May 29, 2026    
6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
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.
ARConnection
Saturday, May 30, 2026    
7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
$23.00 - $30.00
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.
Events on Tuesday, April 28, 2026
Events on Friday, May 1, 2026
Events on Saturday, May 2, 2026
Events on Friday, May 8, 2026
Events on Saturday, May 9, 2026
Damon Fowler: Blues Artist
9 May 26
Ruskin
Events on Thursday, May 14, 2026
Figure Drawing
14 May 26
Ruskin
Events on Saturday, May 16, 2026
Garden Glass Fusing - May 16
16 May 26
Ruskin
La Lucha
16 May 26
Ruskin
Events on Tuesday, May 19, 2026
Events on Tuesday, May 26, 2026
Events on Thursday, May 28, 2026
Figure Drawing
28 May 26
Ruskin
Events on Saturday, May 30, 2026
ARConnection
30 May 26
Ruskin