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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Family Holiday Concert
Saturday, December 1, 2018    
1:00 pm – 3:30 pm
5th Annual Family Holiday Fun Day and Concert • FREE! • Santa • Music • Art Activities
The Cricket on the Hearth
Tuesday, December 4, 2018 – Wednesday, December 5, 2018    
10:45 am
Two tourists find a trunk of artifacts and travel back in time through 500 years of Florida History in this lively comic play.
Comedy Night: Ron Feingold
Friday, December 7, 2018    
7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Headliner Ron Feingold is literally a one man vocal band, relying only on his voice as his sole instrument to create a truly unique musical comedy experience.
Screen Printing: Intensive
Monday, December 10, 2018    
9:00 am
In one week, become proficient in the art of screen printing. Learn hand-blocking, photo emulsion and multi-color screen printing techniques. In partnership with the Tampa Museum of Art.
Musical Discovery Lecture Series
Tuesday, December 11, 2018    
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 Tuesdays, Oct. – May.
Valerie Gillespie Holiday Jazz
Saturday, December 15, 2018    
7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Valerie Gillespie and her ensemble will be playing jazz music from her Holiday Repertoire.
Stephanie K with La Lucha
Saturday, December 29, 2018    
7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Stephanie Klco-Brosius. American Jazz vocalist based in Germany. She has performed at many international festivals throughout Europe, Tunisia, and the United States. She will be backed by La Lucha.
Mitch Woods R&B
Saturday, January 5, 2019    
7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Mitch Woods delivers a masterclass in piano blues that opens with the classic Crescent City stylings of “Solid Gold Cadillac” and relentlessly delivers blues and R&B of the highest order.
Events on Saturday, December 1, 2018
Family Holiday Concert
1 Dec 18
Ruskin
Events on Tuesday, December 4, 2018
The Cricket on the Hearth
4 Dec 18
Ruskin
Events on Friday, December 7, 2018
Comedy Night: Ron Feingold
7 Dec 18
Ruskin
Events on Monday, December 10, 2018
Screen Printing: Intensive
10 Dec 18
Ruskin
Events on Tuesday, December 11, 2018
Events on Saturday, December 15, 2018
Events on Saturday, December 29, 2018
Stephanie K with La Lucha
29 Dec 18
Ruskin
Events on Saturday, January 5, 2019
Mitch Woods R&B
5 Jan 19
Ruskin