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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Jewelry Making, in Partnership with the Tampa Museum of Art
Tuesday, October 1, 2019 – Tuesday, October 22, 2019    
10:00 am – 1:00 pm
Learn how to do basic soldering, and the formation of metals into rings, pendants, and bracelets. After you've constructed some pieces, learn torch fire enameling techniques on copper to add color and texture to your designs. 4 Sessions. In partnership with the Tampa Museum of Art.
Adult Pottery
Tuesday, October 1, 2019 – Tuesday, November 19, 2019    
1:00 pm – 3:30 pm
Leave the stress behind. An exciting, fun and relaxing class. Learn all about clay; the possibilities are endless with hand building, slab, coil, extrude. Explore surface decoration, texture, stamping and printing design. Included is an introduction to the Potters’ Wheel.
Spirit of Clay: Ages 7+
Tuesday, October 1, 2019 – Tuesday, November 12, 2019    
4:30 pm – 5:30 pm
Fire up your creativity and join the fun! Explore the exciting world of clay through a wide range of projects with hand building, an introduction to the potter’s wheel and glazing techniques. Students learn in a supportive setting with individual instruction and inspiration.
Painting Studio
Wednesday, October 2, 2019 – Wednesday, November 6, 2019    
6:00 pm – 8:30 pm
This is a multi-level class for anyone who would like to explore acrylic painting. Work with representational painting, abstraction and collage while improving skills with color, composition and techniques. A fun, flexible class for all students.
Painting with Watercolors
Thursday, October 3, 2019 – Thursday, November 7, 2019    
1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
For students at all levels. Explore: color; brush strokes from flat washes to dancing with your brushes; techniques from wet to scrubbing; and more. Includes Materials.
La Lucha with James Suggs
Saturday, October 5, 2019    
7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
La Lucha is a Tampa Bay based trio of three best friends from three different parts of the world: Colombia, Mexico, and the United States. Their repertoire is a diverse mixture of Latin-inspired rhythms with jazz standards, twisted arrangements of pop songs, and original compositions. Tonight they bring special guest James Suggs on trumpet.
Wood Block Printing
Monday, October 7, 2019 – Monday, October 28, 2019    
9:30 am – 12:30 pm
Using our mobile printing studio students will learn to produce printed works of art, carved from blocks of wood. In partnership with the Tampa Museum of Art.
Music Lecture Series 2019-2020
Tuesday, October 8, 2019    
10:30 am – 12:00 pm
Music lovers of all levels, explore the fascinating inner workings of the musical world. Music from cultures around the world to popular 20th Century music genres will be presented. Monthly, Oct. – May.
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Tuesday, October 8, 2019    
10:30 am – 12:00 pm
Music lovers of all levels, explore the fascinating inner workings of the musical world. Music from cultures around the world to popular 20th Century music genres will be presented. Monthly on 2nd Tuesdays, Oct. – May.
Florida Treasures
Tuesday, October 8, 2019 – Thursday, October 10, 2019    
10:45 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. Ideal for Grades K through 8.
6th Annual BBQ & Blues
Saturday, October 12, 2019    
5:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Our 6th annual fundraiser supporting our community activities is always a fun party with great food and live music. Country and blues tunes by Rick Hatfield, Bobcat Paskowsky, and Double E. Smokin' BBQ by Buttman BBQ.
Free Film Screening: River is Boss
Tuesday, October 15, 2019    
7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Tim Kennedy, Professor Emeritus in the Communication Department at the University of Tampa will be screening his film RIVER IS BOSS on October 15 at 7:pm.
Ken Loomer Big Band
Sunday, October 20, 2019    
3:00 pm – 5:00 pm
The Ken Loomer Big Band is BIG with 15 musicians! Their goal is to keep the art of jazz music alive. Their song performances come from some of their own original works and from the Great American Songbook with music created by jazz icons such as Count Basie and Buddy Rich.
Studio Remix Workshops
Tuesday, October 22, 2019 – Tuesday, December 17, 2019    
6:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Join our local artist instructors for a wide range of art making activities based on the Tampa Museum of Art's current exhibitions to create unique works of art using the same techniques as ancient and modern masters currently on view at the Museum.
Comedy — 25 to Life! Mike Rivera & Carmen Ciricillo
Friday, October 25, 2019    
7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Come out and meet America's Most Hilarious Teacher Mike Rivera and Carmen Ciricillo. Both are decades-long headliners!
POETRY WORKSHOP: Gothic Poetry
Saturday, October 26, 2019    
9:30 am – 11:00 am
John takes participants through some poems (both old and new) that have creepy, mysterious, or downright scary elements. Then participants produce some "haunted" poetry of their own. We will discuss the master: Edgar Allan Poe. Other poets whose work qualifies as Gothic will be introduced and discussed before we write our own pieces.
Jimmy Griswold Band
Saturday, October 26, 2019    
7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Jimmy Griswold can regularly be found playing guitar at venues of all sizes. Jimmy pays homage to any artist he covers, whether it be the warm tones of T-bone Walker & B.B. King, or the screaming sounds of Roy Buchanan, Jeff Beck and Steve Ray Vaughan, all while staying true to his original style.
Literary Non-Fiction 2.0
Tuesday, October 29, 2019 – Tuesday, December 3, 2019    
10:00 am – 11:30 am
Power in Truth Storytelling 2.0. For advanced writers. We all have our stories, ones that are funny, sad, inspirational, tragic…and true. Write yours!
ECO MAN
Tuesday, October 29, 2019 – Wednesday, October 30, 2019    
10:45 am
A mild mannered reporter becomes the superhero, Eco-Man. Battling foes like the energy wasting "High Voltage", Eco-Man leads the audience on a mission to save the planet Earth in this comic adventure. Ideal for Grades K through 5.
Events on Tuesday, October 1, 2019
Events on Wednesday, October 2, 2019
Painting Studio
2 Oct 19
Ruskin
Events on Thursday, October 3, 2019
Painting with Watercolors
3 Oct 19
Ruskin
Events on Saturday, October 5, 2019
La Lucha with James Suggs
5 Oct 19
Ruskin
Events on Monday, October 7, 2019
Wood Block Printing
7 Oct 19
Ruskin
Events on Tuesday, October 8, 2019
08 Oct
8 Oct 19
Ruskin
Florida Treasures
8 Oct 19
Ruskin
Events on Saturday, October 12, 2019
6th Annual BBQ & Blues
12 Oct 19
Ruskin
Events on Tuesday, October 15, 2019
Events on Sunday, October 20, 2019
Ken Loomer Big Band
20 Oct 19
Ruskin
Events on Tuesday, October 22, 2019
Studio Remix Workshops
22 Oct 19
Ruskin
Events on Friday, October 25, 2019
Events on Saturday, October 26, 2019
Jimmy Griswold Band
26 Oct 19
Ruskin
Events on Tuesday, October 29, 2019
Literary Non-Fiction 2.0
29 Oct 19
Ruskin
ECO MAN
29 Oct 19
Ruskin