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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The 8th Annual Big Draw
Saturday, October 3, 2015    
3:00 pm – 6:30 pm
Save the Date and Join us for this community celebration of drawing in an event for all ages. The Big Draw 2015 - Every Drawing Tells A Story Firehouse Cultural Center along with the SouthShore Arts Council will be hosting the 8th Annual Big Draw on October 3rd, 2015 Fun, Free, Arts for all Ages! Indoor and outdoor!
10 Oct
Saturday, October 10, 2015    
7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Bassist/Leader - Tom "TBone" Hamilton returns to the Firehouse Pub …this time as a bluesman presenting an intimate evening of really good roadhouse blues music from New Orleans to Chicago to Austin to Detroit & back to Florida. “Joining “Tbone” are the Blues All-Stars: Harmonica master, guitarist & singer, Rick Hatfield, who has shared the stage with the Everly Brothers & Greg Allman; Charlie Morris on guitar brews his secret blues recipe that includes Louisiana Spice, Tennessee Twang & Florida Gator Tail; and first-call blues drummer, Eric Elsner, currently the drummer for the Charlie Morris band.
17 Oct
Saturday, October 17, 2015    
2:00 pm – 7:00 pm
2nd Annual Blues & BBQ fundraising event to benefit the Firehouse Cultural Center K-12 Scholarship Fund. From 2:00 to 7:00 PM, The Dog House and More BBQ will be flying off the grille, served with delicious sides and refreshments. Plenty of raffles along with the continuous sounds of blues, country-swing, bluegrass & rockabilly played by Hapi McKenzie and Patty Pfitser of the Crabgrass Cowboys and others will add to this relaxed event.
25 to Life Comedy Show
Friday, October 23, 2015    
7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Firehouse Comedy favorite Lou Angelwolf is back with Carmen Ciricillo, and Ward G. Smith. Mature Audiences Only Please.
Celebrating South Hillsborough History
Saturday, October 24, 2015    
2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Join us for this FREE historical and educational event full of displays, photos, videos, and presentations by long-time residents. Event includes panel presentation & lectures on the unique history of South Hillsborough County. Time still TBA.
Debby Bacon
Saturday, October 24, 2015    
7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Debby Bacon, pianist, vocalist, multi-instrumentalist and headline entertainer. She has performed throughout the United States as well as on numerous Holland America cruise ships and Grand World Voyages. She will be performing and comparing the works of composers versus songwriters.
Florida Treasures
Tuesday, October 27, 2015 – Wednesday, October 28, 2015    
12:00 am
Two tourists discover a treasure chest and are magically transported back in time in a fun-filled journey through Florida history. Audiences laugh and learn about Ponce De Leon, Florida’s “almost oldest” city, and the “original” Pocahontas story.
30 Oct
Friday, October 30, 2015    
7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
A musical melange of your favorite Broadway hits! An audience awaits the arrival of a famed matinee idol. While cleaning the performer’s dressing room, two maids discover a stage trunk full of props and costumes. Quickly, it becomes apparent that both are frustrated performers as they begin to fantasize and enact songs and scenes from their favorite productions with the audience. Both enjoy pretending to be ‘paid actors’, but what happens when the “star” shows up to find that his dressing room has been commandeered for this impromptu performance? This hilarious romp is a fun filled escapade from Gilbert and Sullivan to Andrew Lloyd Webber!
Events on Saturday, October 3, 2015
The 8th Annual Big Draw
3 Oct 15
Ruskin
Events on Saturday, October 10, 2015
10 Oct
Events on Saturday, October 17, 2015
Events on Friday, October 23, 2015
25 to Life Comedy Show
23 Oct 15
Ruskin
Events on Saturday, October 24, 2015
Debby Bacon
24 Oct 15
Ruskin
Events on Tuesday, October 27, 2015
Florida Treasures
27 Oct 15
Ruskin
Events on Friday, October 30, 2015
30 Oct
30 Oct 15
Ruskin