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!

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 Ken Loomer Big Band
Friday, November 4, 2016    
7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Drummer Ken Loomer and his Dynamic Swinging Big Band has created a style that touches all people and all generations as they play the music of Duke Ellington, Buddy Rich, Woody Herman, Count Basie, Maynard Ferguson, and Ken’s own great original arrangements.
Rick Hatfield & T-Bone Hamilton
Saturday, November 5, 2016    
7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Rick Hatfield with Special Guest — T-Bone Hamilton on upright bass
Opera Tampa
Saturday, November 12, 2016    
2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
In partnership with the Patel Conservatory & Straz Center the Firehouse Cultural Center presents Opera Tampa. Saturday, November 12th at 2:00 PM
Women in Print - Brenda Knowles ‘Inside Journalism Series’
Monday, November 14, 2016    
7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
“Women in Print,” Panel Conversation, part of the Brenda Knowles ‘Inside Journalism Series.’ The panel is made up of distinguished guest journalists Diane Egner , Lois Kindle , Colleen Kochannek and Alexandra Zayas. Q & A will follow the panel discussion.
18 Nov
Friday, November 18, 2016    
7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Come and join us for a hilarious night of laughs at the Firehouse! Dean Napolitano and Myke Herlihy are sure to put a smile on your face.
Debby Bacon
Saturday, November 19, 2016    
7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Don’t miss the sensational talent and personality of Debby Bacon, a dynamic multi-instrumentalist that will have you tapping your feet, clapping your hands and scratching your head for an answer!
International Journalism - Brenda Knowles ‘Inside Journalism Series’
Tuesday, November 22, 2016    
6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
“International Journalism ,” Panel Discussion with Special Guest Lucinda Clarke , part of the Brenda Knowles ‘Inside Journalism Series.’ Q & A will follow the panel discussion.
Holiday Family Concert
Saturday, December 3, 2016    
2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Firehouse Cultural Center brings together the South Shore area for a Family Holiday celebration featuring South Shore School Ensembles. Saturday,December 3rd at 2:00 PM
Valerie Gillespie Holiday Jazz
Saturday, December 3, 2016    
7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Valerie Gillespie and her ensemble will be playing jazz music from her Holiday Repertoire.
Events on Friday, November 4, 2016
The Ken Loomer Big Band
4 Nov 16
Ruskin
Events on Saturday, November 5, 2016
Events on Saturday, November 12, 2016
Opera Tampa
12 Nov 16
Ruskin
Events on Monday, November 14, 2016
Events on Friday, November 18, 2016
18 Nov
18 Nov 16
Ruskin
Events on Saturday, November 19, 2016
Debby Bacon
19 Nov 16
Ruskin
Events on Tuesday, November 22, 2016
Events on Saturday, December 3, 2016
Holiday Family Concert
3 Dec 16
Ruskin