05/13/2025  – 08/26/2025

6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
TMA Workshop - Teen Workshop - Select Tuesdays
TMA Workshop - Teen Workshop - Select Tuesdays
Firehouse Cultural Center, 101 1st Ave NE, Ruskin FL

Teen artists will explore a variety of mediums and work closely with innovative local teaching artists. With mentorship and socialization at the forefront, they’ll learn about different paths in art while developing their skills and experimenting with new techniques.
Supplies Included. This class is select Tuesdays, 6-8 PM, May 13, May 27, Aug 5, Aug 26 at the Firehouse Cultural Center.

05/24/2025  – 08/23/2025

10:00 am – 1:00 pm
Remix TMA@Firehouse
Remix TMA@Firehouse
Firehouse Cultural Center, 101 1st Ave NE, Ruskin FL

Remix* TMA@Firehouse: Remix is a series of make-and-take art workshops for adults inspired by the Museum’s current exhibitions with a new project every month. Workshops are designed to be enjoyed by participants of any skill level and all materials are provided. Attend class at The Firehouse Cultural Center. Ages 18 and up. May 24 through Aug 23, 10:00 am to 1:00 pm. (4 classes).

08/05/2025  – 09/05/2025

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.

08/07/2025  – 09/07/2025

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.

08/07/2025  – 09/07/2025

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.

08/14/2025

6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Figure Drawing Group
Figure Drawing Group
Firehouse Cultural Center, 101 1st Ave NE, Ruskin FL

Every 2nd Thursday through summer months June, July, Aug, 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm. Will be at FCC Annex building. 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. Please reserve online or by phone, 813-645-7651. Reservations are Limited. Your $15 cash tuition is due at the door.

08/14/2025

6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Figure Drawing Group
Figure Drawing Group
Firehouse Cultural Center, 101 1st Ave NE, Ruskin FL

Every 2nd Thursday through summer months June, July, Aug, 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm. Will be at FCC Annex building. 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. Please reserve online or by phone, 813-645-7651. Reservations are Limited. Your $15 cash tuition is due at the door.

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Opera Tampa at The Firehouse Cultural Center
Monday, September 29, 2025    
2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Reserve a Seat for this up-close and entertaining compilation of singing extraordinaire! Enjoy bits of performances past and yet to be. Space is Limited! FREE EVENT. Monday, Sept. 29th at 2:00 pm.
Open Pottery Studio - A.M. Thursdays
Thursday, October 2, 2025 – Sunday, November 2, 2025    
9:30 am – 12:00 pm
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.
Open Pottery Studio - Thursday Evening
Thursday, October 2, 2025 – Sunday, November 2, 2025    
6:00 pm – 8:30 pm
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.
Girl's Night Out: Comedy
Friday, October 3, 2025    
7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Girl's Night Out: Headliner Helen Keaney with friends Larry Venturino and Trish Keating. Helen Keaney began her career in New York City where she honed her comedy skills at The Boston Comedy Club and The Comic Strip. She caught the attention of television executives, landing a job co-hosting "Short Attention Span Theater" on Comedy Central. Larry regularly performs at clubs, theaters, and private events across the country. Trish is a stand-up comedian, teacher, actor and crazy Aunt! Seen on NBC, FOX, HSN and CBS. Join us Friday, Oct 3 at 7:30 pm.
Serenading the Moon
Saturday, October 4, 2025    
7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
From the girl groups of the early 60's to Surf music, the British Invasion, California Folk Rock and Motown to R&B, Soul, Disco, Classic Rock, New Wave and Punk of the 70's leading into the 80's pop tunes from the MTV era and on to 90's alternative rock and the modern sounds of the millennium ... Serenading The Moon's talented line-up of musicians take you through time with music stories. Come out and join us at the Firehouse Center Stage on Sat. Oct. 4th at 7:30 pm to listen to Serenading the Moon.
Open Pottery Studio - A.M. Tuesdays
Tuesday, October 7, 2025 – Friday, November 7, 2025    
9:30 am – 12:00 pm
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.
Jimmy Griswold Band: Fast Fingers Rocking Blues
Saturday, October 11, 2025    
7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Jimmy Griswold can regularly be found playing guitar at venues of all sizes. Jimmy pays homage to any artist he covers, whether it be the warm tones of T-bone Walker & B.B. King, or the screaming sounds of Roy Buchanan, Jeff Beck and Steve Ray Vaughan, all while staying true to his original style. Sat. Oct 11, 2025, 7:30 pm, Center Stage at the Firehouse.
Homeschool Teen Clay Creators
Friday, October 17, 2025 – Friday, October 31, 2025    
9:30 am – 11:30 am
Teen Pottery Class – 3-Session Series (Ages 12 - 16). Session Length: 1  1/2 hours per session. 3 Fridays in October. Get your hands dirty and your creativity flowing in this fun and interactive 3-session pottery series designed just for teens! In this beginner-friendly class, young artists will explore the basics of working with clay through hand-building techniques and get an introduction to the pottery wheel. Create multiple works of art. All materials, tools, and kiln firings are included.
Try Your Hand – A One-Time Art Experience
Friday, October 17, 2025    
6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
INTRODUCTION TO CLAY! Learn about basic clay types, tools, and techniques. Hand-build a piece using techniques like pinching or slab work. Form Your Piece: Shape your item with help from an instructor. Don’t worry about perfection—the charm is in the handmade feel. Surface decoration techniques like textures or carving & glazing. Friday, October 17 at 6:00 - 8:00 pm.
Seaglass Resin Jewelry Workshop
Saturday, October 18, 2025    
1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
You will learn how to set seaglass into bezel pendants using resin. You’ll also have a choice of beads, shells and dried flower options. You will make 3 pieces of jewelry. Includes all materials and supplies needed. Saturday, Oct. 18th from 1:00 – 3:00 pm
Charlie Morris Band
Saturday, October 18, 2025    
7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
The Charlie Morris Band delivers energetic and laid back original tunes that are a blend of Blues, Country & Florida Swamp Music. Great news for this week's show - TC Carr is going to be performing with Charlie. Looking forward to another great gig at the Firehouse! Saturday, October 18, 2025.
MADE BY HAND: Holiday Artist Market
Saturday, November 1, 2025    
9:00 am – 2:00 pm
Celebrate the season with creativity and community at our Holiday Artist Market. Discover unique, handcrafted gifts and seasonal treasures from a curated selection of local artists, craftspeople and small businesses. From pottery to jewelry, paintings, cards and holiday decor – there's something special for everyone on your list. Saturday, Nov 1st 9:00 am to 2:00 pm.
Events on Monday, September 29, 2025
Events on Thursday, October 2, 2025
Events on Friday, October 3, 2025
Girl's Night Out: Comedy
3 Oct 25
Ruskin
Events on Saturday, October 4, 2025
Serenading the Moon
4 Oct 25
Ruskin
Events on Tuesday, October 7, 2025
Events on Saturday, October 11, 2025
Events on Friday, October 17, 2025
Events on Saturday, October 18, 2025
Charlie Morris Band
18 Oct 25
Ruskin
Events on Saturday, November 1, 2025