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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True Tales of Florida Hauntings and the Paranormal
Friday, October 30, 2020    
7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
MacBeth & Cheese & The Firehouse Center Stage Theater present an evening with Paranormal Expert Christopher Balzano with Ghostly Adventures: Chilling True Stories from America's Haunted Hot Spots; Haunted Florida Love Stories (Haunted America), and many more stories!
Gypsy Star Band
Saturday, November 7, 2020    
7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Tampa Bay's Gypsy Star artfully fuses original indie folk rock with rhythms from around the world to create their unique sound. Come to Center Stage Music at the Firehouse to experience a dynamic multi-genre band with a world beat!
Adult Clay & Play - A.M. Thursdays
Thursday, November 12, 2020 – Thursday, December 10, 2020    
9:30 am – 11:30 am
Learn the basics of how to form clay through pinching, coil building, and working with slabs. Combine these forming methods together to make some fun shapes! Students should expect to make several pieces using these techniques. With introduction of wheel throwing. Clay, tools, glazing and firing included. Thursdays: 9:30am – 11:30am Adults. Nov. 12 - Dec. 10, 2020. No class Nov 26 for Thanksgiving.
Adult Pottery Open Studio - Thursdays
Thursday, November 12, 2020 – Thursday, December 10, 2020    
6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Open Studio -Independent pottery making for the experienced potter. Instructor is on hand for those that want to try your hand in clay. Clay, tools, glazing and firing included. Thursdays: 6:30pm – 8:30pm Adults. Nov 12 - Dec 10, 2020. No class Nov 26 for Thanksgiving.
Adult Clay & Play - Thursdays
Thursday, November 12, 2020 – Thursday, December 10, 2020    
6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Learn the basics of how to form clay through pinching, coil building, and working with slabs. Combine these forming methods together to make some fun shapes! Students should expect to make several pieces using these techniques. With introduction of wheel throwing. Clay, tools, glazing and firing included. Thursdays: 6:30pm – 8:30pm Adults. Nov 12 - Dec 10, 2020. No class Nov 26 for Thanksgiving.
7th Annual BBQ & Blues: Drive Thru!
Saturday, November 14, 2020    
5:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Sat, November 14, 2020: Drive Thru BBQ & Blues • 7th Annual Blues & Bar-B-Que • Buttman BBQ Ribs • DRIVE THRU: 5:00 – 7:00 PM • $25 Donation per platter • Includes: Firehouse Blues CD (Recorded bands from live performances) • Chicken & Pulled Pork & Brisket Platter + sides
Center Stage Comedy: No Politics Show
Friday, November 20, 2020    
7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Both of our October comedians are decades-long headliners!

 Alan Schubowsky has been doing clean stand-up comedy for over 30 years. Alan was a regular at the world famous Comedy Store in Hollywood. Ward G. Smith is an Actor, Stand Up Comedian and Voice-Over Artist. He was most recently seen in Nashville, Let's Stay Together. He has been working steadily for the past 30 years. on of the well-known acts he's appeared with.
Events on Friday, October 30, 2020
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Gypsy Star Band
7 Nov 20
Ruskin
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