05/26/2026  – 06/23/2026

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 for Homeschool. 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, May 26, June 9 & June 23, from 1:00 – 2:30 pm.

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.

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Remedy Tree Band
Saturday, February 1, 2025    
3:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Make a Reservation for this Free Music event. Building Back Better Musical Event: REMEDY TREE BAND Sat. Feb. 1st at 3:00 pm. FCC is building back better; this is our way of saying Thank you for your patience. Bring a chair, bring the family or a friend or two to this outdoor fantastic show. Donations accepted, Southern Roots BBQ on hand so you can fill your ears and your tummy.
Paint it Your Way: Watercolor Or Acrylic
Monday, February 3, 2025 – Monday, March 10, 2025    
1:30 pm – 3:30 pm
Paint it Your Way: Watercolor Or Acrylic. Your Choice! Share the love of painting while enriching your skill set, no matter the medium. Instructor: Helen Solomon. Mondays, Feb 3 – March 10, 2025, Six (6) week class. Time: 1:30 – 3:30 pm.
Sea Turtle Class: Acrylics
Tuesday, February 11, 2025    
10:00 am – 4:00 pm
Beginners to Advanced painters will enjoy this colorful acrylic painting of a sea turtle. Learn fun techniques which will add depth and life to your paintings, including one using plastic wrap. All Materials Supplied. For adults & older teens. Tuesday, Feb 11, from 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 pm.
Handcrafted Metalsmith Jewelry
Saturday, February 15, 2025    
10:00 am – 11:30 am
Bring in the new year with the warmth and healing properties of copper and the strength and good energy from silver and brass. Silversmith Kate Hamilton will show you how to design and handcraft jewelry using metal and rivets. Make either a bracelet or pendant or a pair of earrings. All Materials Supplied. For adults & older teens. Saturday, Feb. 15 from 10:00 – 11:30 am.
Sea Creatures Glass Fusing Workshop: Feb 15
Saturday, February 15, 2025    
2:00 pm – 3:30 pm
Sea Creatures Glass Fusing Workshop. You choose your pattern and colors in creating your colorful glass sea creation. This 4 x 6 glass art will brighten any room or window. All Skill Levels Welcome, and all Materials Supplied. Sat. Feb. 15 from 2:00 – 3:30 pm.
A Few Good Men: Audition
Saturday, February 15, 2025 – Sunday, February 16, 2025    
3:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Auditions being held for the Play "A Few Good Men" on February 15: 6-9 pm and February 16: 3-6 pm. Click through for performance dates. Aaron Sorkin's groundbreaking debut tells the story of a group of military lawyers assigned to defend two Marines in Guantanamo Bay. FCC Annex Building at 305 US HWY 41. on the corner of Shell Point & US Hwy 41.
Sea Creatures Glass Fusing Workshop: Feb 18
Tuesday, February 18, 2025    
10:00 am – 11:30 am
Sea Creatures Glass Fusing Workshop. You choose your pattern and colors in creating your colorful glass sea creation. This 4 x 6 glass art will brighten any room or window. All Skill Levels Welcome, and all Materials Supplied. Tues. Feb. 18 from 10:00 – 11:30 pm.
Handcrafted Metalsmith Jewelry - March 1
Saturday, March 1, 2025    
10:00 am – 11:30 am
Bring in the new year with the warmth and healing properties of copper and the strength and good energy from silver and brass. Silversmith Kate Hamilton will show you how to design and handcraft jewelry using metal and rivets. Make either a bracelet or pendant or a pair of earrings. All Materials Supplied. For adults & older teens. Saturday, Mar. 1 from 10:00 – 11:30 am.
Events on Saturday, February 1, 2025
Remedy Tree Band
1 Feb 25
Ruskin
Events on Monday, February 3, 2025
Events on Tuesday, February 11, 2025
Sea Turtle Class: Acrylics
11 Feb 25
Ruskin
Events on Saturday, February 15, 2025
Events on Tuesday, February 18, 2025
Events on Saturday, March 1, 2025