09/08/2026  – 10/06/2026

1:00 pm – 2:30 pm
From Mud to Magic - Kids Pottery Ages 10 and Up
From Mud to Magic - Kids Pottery Ages 10 and Up
Firehouse Cultural Center, 101 1st Ave NE, Ruskin FL

Mud to Magic Kids Pottery Class – 3-Session Series. Ages 10 and Up – Get your hands dirty and your creativity flowing in this fun and interactive 3-session pottery series designed just for kids! Tuesdays, Sept. 8, Sept. 22 & Oct. 6.

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.

09/14/2026

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

Come and create some colorful accessories using dried flowers, glitter and colorings in UV resin.
You’ll make 2-3 pendant necklaces or keychains and will have a choice of pendant shapes, including flower, butterfly, round, oblong and oval. Monday, September 14, 1:30 pm.

09/14/2026

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

Create truly personal and unique wearable art. At this fun class you’ll make 2-3 pendant necklaces using beads, charms, seaglass and other findings. Includes all tools and supplies needed. Monday, September 14, 10:30 am.

09/20/2026

3:00 pm – 5:00 pm
C.A.R.E. -  Critter Adoption & Rescue Effort
C.A.R.E. - Critter Adoption & Rescue Effort
Firehouse Cultural Center, 101 1st Ave NE, Ruskin FL

Come out and join us at the Firehouse Center Stage on Sunday, Sept. 20th at 3:00 pm to enjoy a Rock & Roll Comedy Concert with Jack Willhite, benefiting C.A.R.E. Critter Adoption & Rescue Effort. Whether you’re a die-hard classic rock fan or just looking for a wildly fun night out, this is the comedy show you didn’t know you needed-but absolutely don’t want to miss!

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
Record Launch: La Lucha with vocalist Allison Nash
Record Launch: La Lucha with vocalist Allison Nash
Firehouse Cultural Center, 101 1st Ave NE, Ruskin FL

Change in the line up for Oct 3! Performing will be La Lucha with vocalist Allison Nash doing a record launch.
Click through to have a listen to the La Lucha reel featuring Allison Nash! Saturday, October 3, 2026 7:30 – 9:30 pm.

10/08/2026

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.

10/15/2026

10:30 am – 11:30 am
The Wind in the Willows
The Wind in the Willows
Firehouse Cultural Center, 101 1st Ave NE, Ruskin FL

The Wind in the Willows. Come on a “Wild Ride” as Toad and Ratty recount their adventures with Motor-Cars, Weasels, and the battle for Toad Hall in this adaptation of Kenneth Grahame’s 1908 novel. Thursday, Oct. 15, 2026, 10:30 am. (40 minutes) Grades K- 5.

10/16/2026

10:30 am – 12:00 pm
Homeschool: Halloween FUN
Homeschool: Halloween FUN
Firehouse Cultural Center, 101 1st Ave NE, Ruskin FL

You’ll create three pieces for Halloween: a stretch bracelet, a beaded spider ornament and a beaded Halloween suncatcher. Friday, October 16 from 10:30 am.

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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.
04 Nov
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.
Franzini Family Science Circus
Tuesday, November 7, 2017 – Wednesday, November 8, 2017    
10:30 am
Circus props and more are transformed into objects of scientific concern and fascination to stimulate thought, interest and a better understanding of science for grade K through 5.
Ken Loomer Big Band
Friday, November 10, 2017    
7:30 pm – 9:30 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.
James Suggs Jazz Quartet
Saturday, November 11, 2017    
7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
James Suggs on trumpet, Glenn Stevenson on upright bass, Richard "Stretch" Bruyn on keyboard, and Paul Gavin on drums. This group of seasoned jazz musicians was created specifically to perform for the Firehouse Cultural Center.
13 Nov
Monday, November 13, 2017 – Saturday, November 18, 2017    
All Day
Peruvian Artists Glorida Reynoso and Frida Monnet are instructors at the Center for Art and Therapy “Matisse” in Peru. Frida works with print, ceramics, and art restoration. Gloria is a mutimedia artist working with print, ceramics, and digital photography.
Comedy Night @ FCC
Friday, November 17, 2017    
7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Carmen Ciricillo’s comedy act has taken him across the country headlining at many well known comedy clubs. Vic Clevenger has also performed around the country with a comedy style that has been compared to both Jeff Foxworthy and Zig Ziglar.
Opera Tampa
Saturday, November 18, 2017    
2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
In partnership with the Patel Conservatory & Straz Center, the Firehouse Cultural Center presents Opera Tampa, the resident opera company of the Straz Center, in this interactive program. Free for families & all ages.
Flight
Thursday, November 30, 2017    
10:30 am – 11:30 am
FLIGHT! combines creative staging, original music, audience participation, & multi-media elements into a theatrical production that explores the stories of flight including the Wright Brothers, Amelia Earhart, The US/Soviet "Space Race," & NASA's many accomplishments.
01 Dec
Friday, December 1, 2017    
7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
The unique and imaginative theatre piece, Love Letters by A.R. Gurney, a finalist for the Pulitzer Prize for Drama, will be presented by Pelican Players at the Firehouse Cultural Center.
02 Dec
Saturday, December 2, 2017    
1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Firehouse Cultural Center brings together the South Shore area for a Family Holiday Celebration featuring South Shore school choruses and a visit from Santa! Also, Marines will collect Toys for Tots donations.
02 Dec
Saturday, December 2, 2017    
7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Bassist/Leader Tom "TBone" Hamilton (TBone Hamilton Band, The Swinging Johnsons, Rock Bottom & the Cutaways) returns to the Firehouse with his Blues All Stars, comprised of some of the area's best blues musicians.
Events on Wednesday, November 1, 2017
Florida Treasures
1 Nov 17
Ruskin
Events on Saturday, November 4, 2017
Events on Tuesday, November 7, 2017
Events on Friday, November 10, 2017
Ken Loomer Big Band
10 Nov 17
Ruskin
Events on Saturday, November 11, 2017
James Suggs Jazz Quartet
11 Nov 17
Ruskin
Events on Monday, November 13, 2017
Events on Friday, November 17, 2017
Comedy Night @ FCC
17 Nov 17
Ruskin
Events on Saturday, November 18, 2017
Opera Tampa
18 Nov 17
Ruskin
Events on Thursday, November 30, 2017
Flight
30 Nov 17
Ruskin
Events on Friday, December 1, 2017
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Events on Saturday, December 2, 2017
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2 Dec 17
Ruskin
02 Dec