12/02/2025  – 12/16/2025

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

BOOK FOR THE MONTH! Learn the basics of how to form clay through pinching, coil building, and working with slabs. Combine these forming methods together to make some fun shapes! Students should expect to make several pieces using these techniques. With introduction of wheel throwing. Clay, tools, glazing and firing included. Tuesdays: 9:30am – Noon. Adults. Book Monthly, Mar 2025 – Dec 2025.

12/04/2025  – 01/04/2026

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.

12/04/2025  – 01/04/2026

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.

12/13/2025

1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Rudolph The Red Nosed Reindeer: The Musical (And More!)
Rudolph The Red Nosed Reindeer: The Musical (And More!)
Firehouse Cultural Center, 101 1st Ave NE, Ruskin FL

Enjoy the 61st anniversary of Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer with a 60 minute stage production of this holiday favorite. Join East Bay Theatre for an afternoon of family fun as we celebrate the Christmas season. Our festivities will start with Letters to Santa, cookies, and Florida hot chocolate. Saturday, December 13 from 1:00 – 3:00 pm.

12/13/2025

2:00 pm – 3:30 pm
Glass Fusing Workshop: Holiday Ornaments - Dec 13
Glass Fusing Workshop: Holiday Ornaments - Dec 13
Firehouse Cultural Center, 101 1st Ave NE, Ruskin FL

You will make 3 ornaments; you choose your pattern and colors in creating your Holiday creation.
This 4 x 6 glass art will brighten any Tree, Room or Window. All Skill Levels Welcome, and all Materials Supplied.
Saturday Dec. 13 from 2:00 – 3:30 pm.

12/13/2025

7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Holiday Cabaret
Holiday Cabaret
Firehouse Cultural Center, 101 1st Ave NE, Ruskin FL

East Bay Theatre’s Moving Minds Theatre Co. will be celebrating the holiday season with their annual Holiday Cabaret. It’s an evening of music, laughter, and holiday cheer! Our talented performers bring the sparkle of Broadway and the warmth of the holidays to the stage. Expect festive songs, spirited dance, and a dash of humor. Fill your heart with holiday magic! Saturday, December 13 from 7:00 – 8:30 pm.

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Press & Politics: The Future of the American Press
Tuesday, March 28, 2017    
7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Join Tampa Bay Times columnist Ernest Hooper, Tampa Bay Business Journal writer Janell Irwin and Rob Lorei, WMNF news director and host of WEDU’s Florida This Week for a panel discussion.
Chuck Brodsky
Friday, March 31, 2017    
7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Singer, guitarist, song writer, story teller, troubadour and a modern day bard. With his acoustic guitar and voice he tells the stories of oddball and underdog characters. His songs celebrate the goodness in people.
Ron Feingold - Comedy Acappella
Friday, April 7, 2017    
7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Ron Feingold is literally a one man vocal band, relying only on his voice as his sole instrument to create a truly unique musical comedy experience. Comedian Steve Netta will open the show.
Whitney James Quartet
Saturday, April 29, 2017    
7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Engaging jazz vocalist Whitney James is making her debut performance at the Firehouse, backed by well-known jazz guitarist LaRue Nickelson, with Alejandro Arenas on bass, and Dave Rudolph on drums. The quartet will feature a mix of Great American Songbook standards and modern standards.
Events on Tuesday, March 28, 2017
Events on Friday, March 31, 2017
Chuck Brodsky
31 Mar 17
Ruskin
Events on Friday, April 7, 2017
Events on Saturday, April 29, 2017
Whitney James Quartet
29 Apr 17
Ruskin