05/28/2026  – 05/29/2026

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

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. Second and Fourth Thursday of the month in 2026, 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm. Age 18+. Begins Thursday, January 8, 2026.

05/30/2026

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

ARConnection (Arencibia/Rudolph Connection) is a Tampa Bay based ensemble led by pianist Pablo Arencibia and drummer Dave Rudolph with Latin Grammy nominee Mauricio J. Rodriguez on bass. Join us for a great night listening to ARConnection! Saturday, May 30, @ 7:30 pm.

06/01/2026  – 08/07/2026

8:30 am – 3:30 pm
Imagine, Explore, Discover! Summer Camp 2026
Imagine, Explore, Discover! Summer Camp 2026
Firehouse Cultural Center, 101 1st Ave NE, Ruskin FL

FCC and FL Drama Kids Camp have partnered to create ten (10) full weeks of fun for your campers ages 7 – 15! Register for individual weeks or multiple weeks with FCC (8 weeks available), and parents can contact FL Drama Kids Camp for either of the two (2) weeks offered. You may choose a single week, multiple weeks, or every week. Explore a different theme each week from 9:00 am – 3:30 pm, with snack times & lunch break – all in a creative and safe environment. Some weeks culminate with a “Show & Share” for Family and Friends. These camps fill up fast, so call 813-645-7651 now or register online at www.firehouseculturalcenter.org. Choose one week or more.

06/03/2026

10:30 am – 12:00 pm
Ocean Wave Jewelry
Ocean Wave Jewelry
Firehouse Cultural Center, 101 1st Ave NE, Ruskin FL

Create a beautiful ocean wave bracelet and pair of drop earrings with pearl accents, sized just for your wrist or desired earring length. Choose from a variety of freshwater and glass pearls in a wide selection of colors and sizes to create your pieces. You also have the option to create a drop necklace or a ring as an alternative. Come join the fun! Wednesday, June 3, 10:30 am

06/03/2026

1:30 pm – 3:00 pm
Decoupage Shells Workshop
Decoupage Shells Workshop
Firehouse Cultural Center, 101 1st Ave NE, Ruskin FL

Make your own decoupage shells to use as decorations, trinket dishes or soap dishes. A wide choice of designs will be offered. Includes all tools and supplies needed to make two large shells and a shell ornament. Wednesday, June 3, 1:30 pm.

06/05/2026

7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Comedy Night: Jeff Gerbino & Friends
Comedy Night: Jeff Gerbino & Friends
Firehouse Cultural Center, 101 1st Ave NE, Ruskin FL

6/5/26 at 7:30 p.m. This is a Friday Night Comedy Center Stage event at the Firehouse. Come join us for a night of laughs with Jeff Gerbino & Friends. Variety magazine described Jeff’s act as a high energy high wire act that takes the audience right along with him. Jeff has performed at Comedy Center Stage at the Firehouse several times in the past, we are happy to welcome him back!

06/07/2026  – 06/28/2026

1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Studio 55 | Photography:  A Moment in Time | TMA@Firehouse
Studio 55 | Photography: A Moment in Time | TMA@Firehouse
Firehouse Cultural Center, 101 1st Ave NE, Ruskin FL

Adults 55+ | Beginner-Intermediate Level | Photography: A Moment in Time | Working with still life, self-portraits, and close-up abstract images, students will learn the basics of photography while drawing inspiration from the exhibition Avant Garde: Remarkable Women in the Permanent Collection.
Sundays | 1:00 – 4:00 PM Class Dates | June 7– June 28 (4 classes). Classes held @ the Firehouse Annex.

06/13/2026

10:00 am – 11:30 am
Youth Art: You and Me Paint the Sea
Youth Art: You and Me Paint the Sea
Firehouse Cultural Center, 101 1st Ave NE, Ruskin FL

During this special parent-and-child workshop, you will create a beautiful mixed media seascape on an 8×10 canvas. Learn simple painting techniques to create ocean waves and sandy beaches. This class is designed for all skill levels. Saturday, June 13 – 10:00-11:30.

06/13/2026

7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
The Al Lopez Band plays the Blues
The Al Lopez Band plays the Blues
Firehouse Cultural Center, 101 1st Ave NE, Ruskin FL

The Al Lopez Band aims to give their fans a show blending great songs with high energy and musical prowess. In order to deliver the best performances, Alex Lopez has surrounded himself with top caliber musicians. Each one brings an impressive resume and experience that when combined with Alex’s passion and energy gives fans a show they wont forget. This a Saturday Night Center Stage: Music Event on June 13 at 7:30 p.m.

06/20/2026

7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
James Suggs and Friends: Jazz Band
James Suggs and Friends: Jazz Band
Firehouse Cultural Center, 101 1st Ave NE, Ruskin FL

Trumpeter James Suggs is returning to The Firehouse with his jazz trio offering a great night of Jazz! The date is Saturday, June 20, 2026 at the Firehouse.

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Victoria Ginty with Ladyhawke and Friends
Saturday, September 30, 2017    
7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Victoria is a former BMG Critique Records recording artist whose accolades include a #1 record for 13 weeks on world-wide charts, multiple nominations as a singer-songwriter, song of the year, and music video of the year.
Clean Comedy
Friday, October 6, 2017    
7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Headliner: Lou Angelwolf, Feature: Jeff Gerbino. Clean Comedy is very funny, without cursing or overly-suggestive material. It’s not Disney material, but for those who don’t like the “dirty” jokes found at most comedy clubs, this is a show to enjoy.
4th Annual BBQ & Blues
Saturday, October 7, 2017    
4:30 pm – 8:00 pm
Our fourth annual fundraiser supporting our community activities is always a fun party with great food and live music. Country and blues tunes by Rick Hatfield and Kenny Carlyle.
Introduction to Drawing
Monday, October 9, 2017    
6:00 pm
An introduction to drawing for both beginning and experienced students. Class will cover basic drawing with the primary emphasis on observation.
Patterned Pastels in Partnership with the Tampa Museum of Art
Tuesday, October 10, 2017    
9:30 am
Instructor Teri Navajo guides her students through an intuitive pastel drawing process. Achieve colorful works of art using inspiration from the patterns and textures of the current exhibitions in the Tampa Museum of Art.
Musical Discovery Lecture Series
Tuesday, October 10, 2017    
10:30 am – 12:00 pm
This series will explore music written for the symphony orchestra; music from cultures around the world; and popular music genres developed in the U.S. from the early 20th century. 2nd Tuesdays, Oct. – May.
Landscape Painting & Printmaking in Partnership with the Tampa Museum of Art
Wednesday, October 11, 2017    
9:30 am
The beautiful environment of Florida serves as inspiration for this multi-faceted creative course! Artist and educator, Susan Fredricks guides students in an artistic adventure covering a variety of painting and printmaking techniques.
Introduction to Painting
Wednesday, October 11, 2017    
6:30 pm
An introductory course on basic painting techniques, with an emphasis on observation and imagination using acrylic media. Topics include the use of composition, color, texture, form, value and mark making through representation and abstraction.
Painting with Watercolors
Thursday, October 12, 2017    
1:00 pm
Beginning and experienced students will learn and explore the basics of color, brushstrokes, and techniques.
Comedy Night @ FCC
Friday, October 20, 2017    
7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Comedians Steve Arkin & Bryan Hamilton will give us an entertaining evening with lots of laughs.
Valerie Gillespie Jazz Ensemble
Saturday, October 21, 2017    
7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Valerie Gillespie has performed alongside icons such as Joan Rivers and Diana Ross as well as with her own group in the Tampa Bay area.
PolitiFact: Fact Checking - Panel Discussion
Tuesday, October 24, 2017    
7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Fake news vs. real news, fact-checking's rise as a cottage industry and the pervasive nature of misleading stories on social media will be the focus at the next installment of the "Brenda Knowles Inside Journalism" series.
Whitney James & La Lucha Trio
Saturday, October 28, 2017    
7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Whitney James & La Lucha have crafted a unique sound over the last 10 years of working together. They will be featuring modern tunes and standards presented as only Whitney & La Lucha can!
Florida Treasures
Wednesday, November 1, 2017 – Thursday, November 2, 2017    
10:30 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.
Radio Production
Saturday, November 4, 2017    
9:00 am
Learn all the technical aspects of producing a pre-recorded radio program using a computer. Create high quality programs including voiceovers and music, on your own computer.
St. Patrick's in November: Mike Donahue & Third Man Out
Saturday, November 4, 2017    
7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
We're bringing St. Patrick's Day festivities to November! Mike Donahue & Third Man Out will bring some Irish tunes to our November Firehouse PUB lineup.
Events on Saturday, September 30, 2017
Events on Friday, October 6, 2017
Clean Comedy
6 Oct 17
Ruskin
Events on Saturday, October 7, 2017
4th Annual BBQ & Blues
7 Oct 17
Ruskin
Events on Monday, October 9, 2017
Introduction to Drawing
9 Oct 17
Ruskin
Events on Tuesday, October 10, 2017
Events on Wednesday, October 11, 2017
Events on Thursday, October 12, 2017
Painting with Watercolors
12 Oct 17
Ruskin
Events on Friday, October 20, 2017
Comedy Night @ FCC
20 Oct 17
Ruskin
Events on Saturday, October 21, 2017
Events on Tuesday, October 24, 2017
Events on Saturday, October 28, 2017
Events on Wednesday, November 1, 2017
Florida Treasures
1 Nov 17
Ruskin
Events on Saturday, November 4, 2017