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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The St. Pete Collective Band
Saturday, September 5, 2026    
7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
$25.00 - $32.00
The St. Pete Collective Band is comprised of accomplished musicians from the St. Petersburg, Florida area. With the members having busy careers in varying musical styles, they come together to pay homage to the music of their favorite artists. They are currently performing the music of James Taylor.
Figure Drawing
Thursday, September 10, 2026    
6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
$0.00
Spring/Fall 2026: June dates are June 11 & June 25, Thursdays, 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm. No Figure drawing in July & Aug. then back in September, Second and Fourth Thursdays of the month, 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. Reservations are Limited. Your $15 cash tuition is due at the door.
Figure Drawing
Thursday, September 24, 2026    
6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
$0.00
Spring/Fall 2026: June dates are June 11 & June 25, Thursdays, 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm. No Figure drawing in July & Aug. then back in September, Second and Fourth Thursdays of the month, 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. Reservations are Limited. Your $15 cash tuition is due at the door.
Arenas Lasky & Nash Project
Saturday, October 3, 2026    
7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
$25.00 - $30.00
Vocalist Allison Nash, pianist Simon Lasky, and bassist Alejandro Arenas are well known jazz artists, composers and band leaders on the Florida jazz scene. Together, they are excited to launch this new collaboration, Arenas Lasky & Nash Project are all well known jazz artists, composers and band leaders on the Florida jazz scene, in their own right. Together, they are excited to launch this new collaboration which has a jazz sensibility, for a 21st Century audience. Saturday, October 3, 2026 at 7:30 - 9:30 pm.
Events on Saturday, September 5, 2026
Events on Thursday, September 10, 2026
Figure Drawing
10 Sep 26
Ruskin
Events on Thursday, September 24, 2026
Figure Drawing
24 Sep 26
Ruskin
Events on Saturday, October 3, 2026
Arenas Lasky & Nash Project
3 Oct 26
Ruskin