07/15/2026  – 08/12/2026

1:30 pm – 3:30 pm
Return to Painting
Return to Painting
Firehouse Cultural Center, 101 1st Ave NE, Ruskin FL

Return to Painting: This 5 week summer course is an introduction (or refresher) to the materials, techniques and processes of painting. Classes will focus on developing students’ understanding of composition, color theory and surface. Wednesdays July 15 – August 12 in FCC Studio 1:30 – 3:30 pm (5 weeks).

07/18/2026

7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Brandon Robertson Trio: Acclaimed Bassist
Brandon Robertson Trio: Acclaimed Bassist
Firehouse Cultural Center, 101 1st Ave NE, Ruskin FL

In 2018, Brandon received an EMMY® nomination for Best Collegiate Educational Program featuring the Florida Gulf Coast University Jazz Ensemble. His debut album, “Bass’d on a True Story” (Slammin Media/Believe Distribution), reached #16 on the iTunes Top 200 Jazz Releases, earning critical acclaim for its artistry and originality. Come out and listen to the music at The Firehouse Center Stage on Saturday, July 18 @7:30 pm!

08/08/2026

7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Kid Royal Band
Kid Royal Band
Firehouse Cultural Center, 101 1st Ave NE, Ruskin FL

Chris “Kid” Royal has enjoyed a career in music spanning over 30 years. Based in St. Petersburg, Fl, Chris has a history in the blues music scene. He has played in various countries and festivals around the globe including the Montreal Jazz Festival and Notodden Blues Festival in Norway. Join us at The Firehouse Center Stage: Music to welcome the Kid Royal Band! Saturday, August 8, @ 7:30 pm.

08/28/2026

7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Murder, Denied: a psychological thriller
Murder, Denied: a psychological thriller
Firehouse Cultural Center, 101 1st Ave NE, Ruskin FL

Murder, Denied is a gripping psychological thriller about justice, revenge, and the thin line between the two. An ending so diabolical, you will never see it coming. Come out and join us at The Firehouse Center Stage on Friday, August 28, 2026 @7:30 pm to experience this thriller presented by MacBeth & Cheese and directed by Amy Windle!

08/29/2026

7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Murder, Denied: a psychological thriller
Murder, Denied: a psychological thriller
Firehouse Cultural Center, 101 1st Ave NE, Ruskin FL

Murder, Denied is a gripping psychological thriller about justice, revenge, and the thin line between the two. An ending so diabolical, you will never see it coming. Come out and join us at The Firehouse Center Stage on Saturday, August 29, 2026 @7:30 pm to experience this thriller presented by MacBeth & Cheese and directed by Amy Windle!

08/30/2026

3:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Murder, Denied: a psychological thriller
Murder, Denied: a psychological thriller
Firehouse Cultural Center, 101 1st Ave NE, Ruskin FL

Murder, Denied is a gripping psychological thriller about justice, revenge, and the thin line between the two. An ending so diabolical, you will never see it coming. Come out and join us at The Firehouse Center Stage on Sunday, August 30, 2026 MATINEE @3:00 pm to experience this thriller presented by MacBeth & Cheese and directed by Amy Windle!

09/05/2026

7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
The St. Pete Collective Band
The St. Pete Collective Band

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.

09/10/2026

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

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.

09/24/2026

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

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.

10/03/2026

7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Arenas Lasky & Nash Project
Arenas Lasky & Nash Project
Firehouse Cultural Center, 101 1st Ave NE, Ruskin FL

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.

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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