02/12/2026  – 03/12/2026

9:30 am – 12:00 pm
Intro to the Pottery Wheel
Intro to the Pottery Wheel
Firehouse Cultural Center, 101 1st Ave NE, Ruskin FL

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, Feb 12 – Mar 12.

02/23/2026  – 03/30/2026

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

Whether you’re a complete beginner or have some painting experience, this class offers an enriching journey tailored to your pace and interests. Choose the medium that suits you—watercolor or acrylic—and unlock your creative potential. Instructor: Michael Parker. Mondays, Feb 23 – March 30, 2026, Six (6) week class. Time: 1:30 – 3:30 pm.

02/24/2026

1:00 pm – 2:30 pm
Youth Art Class: Ages 5 to 9: Feb 24
Youth Art Class: Ages 5 to 9: Feb 24
Firehouse Cultural Center, 101 1st Ave NE, Ruskin FL

Youth Art Class: Ages 5 to 9, Come explore exciting new ways to create in this hands-on art class designed for young artists.
Tues, Feb. 24 from 1:00 – 2:30 pm.

02/24/2026

7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
The Blues Beatles Band: They Play Beatles Songs With Blues Twist
The Blues Beatles Band: They Play Beatles Songs With Blues Twist
Firehouse Cultural Center, 101 1st Ave NE, Ruskin FL

Blues Beatles is a Blues band that mixes the melodies of the Beatles with traditional Blues arrangements, a mix that has been winning in Brazil, USA and Europe. And they always become an “instant sensation” everywhere they go and play: New York City, Las Vegas, Chicago, Memphis, Orlando, Charlotte, Montgomery, Chattanooga, Aarhus, Randers, Esbjerg, Brasilia, Goiânia, Rio de Janeiro, São Paulo, Belo Horizonte among other … it´s a long list!
Tuesday, Feb. 24, 2026 at 7:30 – 9:30 pm.

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Nathan Coe Marsh: Magic Show — Family Theater
Saturday, January 11, 2014    
3:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Spend a magical afternoon with family while enjoying a personable, funny and engaging magician: Nathan Coe Marsh.
Nathan Coe Marsh: Magic Show
Saturday, January 11, 2014    
7:30 pm – 10:00 pm
Join us for an evening of infectious laughter, stunning impossibilities, and the most fun you've had with a blowtorch, samurai sword, duct tape, and an iPad.
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Sunday, January 12, 2014    
2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Behind our world-famous beaches, tourist attractions and sunny suburbs lies an alarming secret: Tampa Bay is a hotbed for human trafficking. Florida is the third-highest ranked state in the nation for this crime. Join us for an in-depth look at this crisis.
An Iliad
Friday, January 17, 2014 – Sunday, January 19, 2014    
12:00 am
Now in the shadow of modern wars, the power of Homer's epic story of war, honor and violence is unleashed for a modern audience. Has anything really changed since the Trojan War?
Belmont & Jones
Friday, January 24, 2014    
7:30 pm – 10:00 pm
Belmont & Jones is the stage moniker for the superb, Tallahassee-based country-blues duo of Charlie Engstrom and Carrie Hamby. Both are strong, natural singers.
Florida Treasures: a Viva Florida history exploration
Thursday, January 30, 2014    
10:15 am
When two tourists discover a treasure chest full of historical artifacts, they are magically transported back in time in a fun-filled journey through Florida history.
Florida Treasures: a Viva Florida history exploration — Family Theater
Thursday, January 30, 2014    
6:30 pm – 7:30 pm
When two tourists discover a treasure chest full of historical artifacts, they are magically transported back in time in a fun-filled journey through Florida history.
Sinatra!
Saturday, February 1, 2014    
7:30 pm – 10:00 pm
The music of Frank Sinatra, The Voice, will fill the Firehouse Cultural Center as The Performing Arts Company presents the musical revue Sinatra!
Events on Saturday, January 11, 2014
Events on Sunday, January 12, 2014
Events on Friday, January 17, 2014
An Iliad
17 Jan 14
Ruskin
Events on Friday, January 24, 2014
Belmont & Jones
24 Jan 14
Ruskin
Events on Saturday, February 1, 2014
Sinatra!
1 Feb 14
Ruskin