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.

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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Adult Clay - A.M. Fridays
Friday, November 1, 2024 – Tuesday, November 26, 2024    
9:30 am – 11:30 am
BOOK FOR THE MONTH! 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. Fridays: 9:30am – 11:30am Adults. Book Monthly, January 2024 - December 2024.
Center Stage: Comedy TBA
Friday, November 1, 2024    
7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
The Firehouse brings a night of laughs for Comedy Night. More information to come.
Intro to Wheel Throwing Sat
Saturday, November 2, 2024    
12:30 pm – 2:30 pm
Students learn the basics of wheel throwing by forming and throwing simple shapes on the potter’s wheel. More advanced students will build upon the basics to create larger, more advanced projects. Discover varying throwing techniques, forms and glazing. Materials & firings included. Age 18 to Adult.
Adult Clay - A.M. Tuesdays
Tuesday, November 5, 2024 – Friday, December 6, 2024    
9:30 am – 11:30 am
BOOK FOR THE MONTH! 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. Tuesdays: 9:30am – 11:30am Adults. Book Monthly, Jan 2024 - Dec 2024.
Adult Clay - A.M. Thursdays
Thursday, November 7, 2024 – Sunday, December 8, 2024    
9:30 am – 11:30 am
BOOK FOR THE MONTH! 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. Book Monthly, January 2024 - December 2024.
Adult Clay - Thursday Evening
Thursday, November 7, 2024 – Sunday, December 8, 2024    
6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
BOOK FOR THE MONTH! 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. Book Monthly, Jan 2024 - Dec 2024.
Intro to Wheel Throwing Sat
Saturday, November 9, 2024    
12:30 pm – 2:30 pm
Students learn the basics of wheel throwing by forming and throwing simple shapes on the potter’s wheel. More advanced students will build upon the basics to create larger, more advanced projects. Discover varying throwing techniques, forms and glazing. Materials & firings included. Age 18 to Adult.
TMA Workshop - Teen Workshop - Nov 12
Tuesday, November 12, 2024    
6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Teen artists will explore a variety of mediums and work closely with innovative local teaching artists. With mentorship and socialization at the forefront, they’ll learn about different paths in art while developing their skills and experimenting with new techniques. Supplies Included. This class is Tuesday, November 12, 6-8 PM, Firehouse Cultural Center.
TMA Workshop - Teen Workshop - Dec 17
Tuesday, November 12, 2024    
6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Teen artists will explore a variety of mediums and work closely with innovative local teaching artists. With mentorship and socialization at the forefront, they’ll learn about different paths in art while developing their skills and experimenting with new techniques. Supplies Included. This class is Tuesday, December 17, 6-8 PM, Firehouse Cultural Center.
Art Play Date – TMA@Firehouse – Nov 16
Saturday, November 16, 2024    
10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Each Art Play Date Session is a stand-alone session for caregiver and child artist to play with materials and create a collaborative project. This class is Saturday, Nov 16 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm at Firehouse Cultural Center.
Intro to Wheel Throwing Sat
Saturday, November 16, 2024    
12:30 pm – 2:30 pm
Students learn the basics of wheel throwing by forming and throwing simple shapes on the potter’s wheel. More advanced students will build upon the basics to create larger, more advanced projects. Discover varying throwing techniques, forms and glazing. Materials & firings included. Age 18 to Adult.
Intro to Wheel Throwing Sat
Saturday, November 23, 2024    
12:30 pm – 2:30 pm
Students learn the basics of wheel throwing by forming and throwing simple shapes on the potter’s wheel. More advanced students will build upon the basics to create larger, more advanced projects. Discover varying throwing techniques, forms and glazing. Materials & firings included. Age 18 to Adult.
Valerie Gillespie: Jazz
Saturday, November 23, 2024    
7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Come out to see the Valerie Gillespie Jazz Show! Valerie Gillespie and her ensemble will be playing jazz music from her Holiday Repertoire. Join us live, up close and personal at Center Stage at the Firehouse! Saturday November 23, 2024.
Figure Drawing Group - No Class on Thanksgiving or Dec 5
Thursday, November 28, 2024    
6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
No Class on Thanksgiving or December 5. See you December 12 and 19. Every Thursday, 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. Please reserve online or by phone, 813-645-7651. Reservations are Limited. Your $15 cash tuition is due at the door.
Intro to Wheel Throwing Sat
Saturday, November 30, 2024    
12:30 pm – 2:30 pm
Students learn the basics of wheel throwing by forming and throwing simple shapes on the potter’s wheel. More advanced students will build upon the basics to create larger, more advanced projects. Discover varying throwing techniques, forms and glazing. Materials & firings included. Age 18 to Adult.
Events on Friday, November 1, 2024
Adult Clay - A.M. Fridays
1 Nov 24
Ruskin
Center Stage: Comedy TBA
1 Nov 24
Ruskin
Events on Saturday, November 2, 2024
Intro to Wheel Throwing Sat
2 Nov 24
Ruskin
Events on Tuesday, November 5, 2024
Adult Clay - A.M. Tuesdays
5 Nov 24
Ruskin
Events on Thursday, November 7, 2024
Events on Saturday, November 9, 2024
Intro to Wheel Throwing Sat
9 Nov 24
Ruskin
Events on Tuesday, November 12, 2024
Events on Saturday, November 16, 2024
Events on Saturday, November 23, 2024
Intro to Wheel Throwing Sat
23 Nov 24
Ruskin
Valerie Gillespie: Jazz
23 Nov 24
Ruskin
Events on Thursday, November 28, 2024
Events on Saturday, November 30, 2024
Intro to Wheel Throwing Sat
30 Nov 24
Ruskin