01/05/2026  – 04/13/2026

10:30 am – 11:30 am
Kids Theater Program in partnership with Patel Conservatory Straz - Ages 5 - 9
Kids Theater Program in partnership with Patel Conservatory Straz - Ages 5 - 9
Firehouse Cultural Center, 101 1st Ave NE, Ruskin FL

Firehouse Cultural Center in partnership with Patel Conservatory @Straz Center presents a Kids Theater Program.
This Free program will start Mondays, Jan. 5 until April 13 from 10:30 – 11:30 am. Limited Space for ages 5 – 9. Free Programming provided by Patel Conservatory. Underwritten by The Straz.

01/08/2026  – 12/17/2026

9:30 am – 12:00 pm
Open Pottery Studio - A.M. Tuesday - Thursday
Open Pottery Studio - A.M. Tuesday - Thursday
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: 9:30 am – Noon, Adults. 4 session fee, each day is it’s own session. Book January 2026 – December 2026.

01/08/2026  – 05/21/2026

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

New schedule. 2nd and 4th Thursday of the month, 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm. Age 18+, beginning January 8, 2026. 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.

01/08/2026  – 12/17/2026

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. 4 session fee, each day is it’s own session. Book from January 2026 – December 2026.

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.

03/15/2026  – 03/29/2026

1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Studio 55 | Jewelry Sampler | TMA@Firehouse
Studio 55 | Jewelry Sampler | TMA@Firehouse
Firehouse Cultural Center, 101 1st Ave NE, Ruskin FL

Adults 55+ | Beginner-Intermediate Level | Students will create mosaic pendants, transform artwork and photos into necklaces, and learn metal texturing and stamping. Each session will guide you in creating your own unique, wearable pieces of art!
Sundays | 1:00 – 4:00 PM Class Dates | Mar 15– 29 (3 classes).

03/21/2026

6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Fundraiser for Scholarships
Fundraiser for Scholarships
Firehouse Cultural Center, 101 1st Ave NE, Ruskin FL

WE ARE BACK! SAVE THE DATE! FUNDRAISER FOR SCHOLARSHIPS! A NIGHT IN THE BIG EASY featuring THE JAZZ PHOOLS. Serving up New Orleans, Dixieland and Zydeco Jazz. Saturday, March 21, 2026, 6:00 – 9:00 pm. Benefiting the Firehouse Cultural Center Scholarships and No Fee Programming. Click through to Book Your Tickets, or call 813-645-7651.

03/21/2026

6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Fundraiser for Scholarships: Individual Seating Page
Fundraiser for Scholarships: Individual Seating Page
Firehouse Cultural Center, 101 1st Ave NE, Ruskin FL

SAVE THE DATE! FUNDRAISER FOR SCHOLARSHIPS! Individual Seat tickets for A NIGHT IN THE BIG EASY featuring THE JAZZ PHOOLS. Serving up New Orleans, Dixieland and Zydeco Jazz. Saturday, March 21, 2026, 6:00 – 9:00 pm. Benefiting the Firehouse Cultural Center Scholarships and No Fee Programming. Click through to Book Your Individual Outdoor Seating Tickets, or call 813-645-7651.

Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
Sun
M
T
W
T
F
S
S
28
29
30
31
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
7:30 PM - La Divina
9
10
11
12
13
14
17
18
19
20
21
22
24
25
26
27
29
30
7:30 PM - La Lucha
1
01 Apr
Friday, April 1, 2016    
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.
La Divina
Friday, April 8, 2016    
7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
The Firehouse Cultural Center presents this Comedic-Opera by The Red Rose Parlour Theatre. This show breaks the silence between the audience and performer with an interactive twist, where the audience becomes part of the performance.
A Mediterranean Evening
Friday, April 15, 2016    
6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Come out an enjoy a delicious four course Mediterranean meal catered by Apollo Beach’s very own Pita Kebob and witness the mesmerizing ancient art of belly dancing while helping raise money for the Firehouse Cultural Center!
Mike Donahue & Third Man Out
Saturday, April 16, 2016    
7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Mike Donahue on guitar and lead vocals. Don Pigeon on tin whistle, flute, mandolin, guitar, and vocals. Became attracted to Irish music in his childhood and has played as a session musician and at many festivals in the Bay area. Darin Graves on fiddle. Plays anything with strings; has played the fiddle for 12 years. Mary Martin on vocals.
Habana Compás Dance ( SOLD OUT)
Saturday, April 23, 2016    
10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Direct from Havana, Cuba, Habana Compás Dance encompasses the rich rhythm and flow of the island, performing traditional and modern dances born from their Spanish, Cuban and African-Cuban heritage. Don’t miss this FREE high energy event.
French Jazz Vocals with the Andre' Roy Trio
Saturday, April 23, 2016    
7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Andrè Roy, guitars & vocals, has performed at jazz clubs & festivals in Montreal & Toronto. His sounds are cool jazz/blues/soulful original compositions. Alejandro Arenas is a Tampa Bay area bassist who has worked with Valerie Gillespie for numerous years. Mark Feinman, well known in the Tampa Bay area as current president of the Al Downing Tampa Bay Area Jazz Association; has played drums with numerous musicians.
Life Line Screening - Preventive Health Event
Thursday, April 28, 2016    
8:30 am – 5:00 pm
Life Line Screening, a leading provider of community-based preventive health screenings will be offering five screenings that scan for potential health problems Thursday, April 28th 8:30 AM – 5 PM at the Firehouse Cultural Center. In order to register for this event and to receive a $10 discount off any package priced above $129, please call 1-888-653-6441 or visit www.lifelinescreening.com/community-partners.
La Lucha
Saturday, April 30, 2016    
7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
La Lucha is a diverse mixture of Latin inspired rhythms with Jazz standards, twisted arrangements of pop songs and original compositions. Each member of the trio has extensive national and international performance experience.
Events on Friday, April 1, 2016
01 Apr
Events on Friday, April 8, 2016
La Divina
8 Apr 16
Ruskin
Events on Friday, April 15, 2016
A Mediterranean Evening
15 Apr 16
Ruskin
Events on Saturday, April 16, 2016
Mike Donahue & Third Man Out
16 Apr 16
Ruskin
Events on Saturday, April 23, 2016
Events on Thursday, April 28, 2016
Events on Saturday, April 30, 2016
La Lucha
30 Apr 16
Ruskin