10/16/2026

7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
AGATHA CHRISTIE: Murder on the Orient Express
AGATHA CHRISTIE: Murder on the Orient Express
Firehouse Cultural Center, 101 1st Ave NE, Ruskin FL

A luxury train is trapped in the snow. A passenger is found murdered. Everyone aboard is a suspect, and each one has something to hide. Legendary detective Hercule Poirot must examine the evidence, expose the lies, and solve the crime before it is too late. One of Agatha Christie’s most celebrated mysteries comes to life on the Firehouse stage. Join us on Friday, Oct 16 @7:30 pm.

10/17/2026

7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
AGATHA CHRISTIE: Murder on the Orient Express
AGATHA CHRISTIE: Murder on the Orient Express
Firehouse Cultural Center, 101 1st Ave NE, Ruskin FL

A luxury train is trapped in the snow. A passenger is found murdered. Everyone aboard is a suspect, and each one has something to hide. Legendary detective Hercule Poirot must examine the evidence, expose the lies, and solve the crime before it is too late. One of Agatha Christie’s most celebrated mysteries comes to life on the Firehouse stage. Join us on Saturday, Oct 17 @7:30 pm.

10/18/2026  – 10/25/2026

11:00 am – 4:00 pm
Pop Up Market: Pottery & Creative Goods Market
Pop Up Market: Pottery & Creative Goods Market

Pop Up Market. Unique handmade gifts. One-of-a–kind functional or sculpted pottery items, knitted gnomes with personalities, holiday pillows, jewelry, woodworking cards, paintings and more! Two Sundays; Sunday Oct 18 and Sunday Oct 25, From 11:00 am – 4:00 pm. FCC Studio, 102 1st Ave NE Ruskin.

10/18/2026

3:00 pm – 5:00 pm
AGATHA CHRISTIE: Murder on the Orient Express
AGATHA CHRISTIE: Murder on the Orient Express
Firehouse Cultural Center, 101 1st Ave NE, Ruskin FL

A luxury train is trapped in the snow. A passenger is found murdered. Everyone aboard is a suspect, and each one has something to hide. Legendary detective Hercule Poirot must examine the evidence, expose the lies, and solve the crime before it is too late. One of Agatha Christie’s most celebrated mysteries comes to life on the Firehouse stage. Join us for a Sunday Matinee, Oct 18 @3:00 pm.

10/22/2026  – 11/19/2026

9:30 am – 12:00 pm
Intro to the Pottery Wheel
Intro to the Pottery Wheel
Firehouse Cultural Center, 101 1st Ave NE, Ruskin FL

You’ll discover the joy of working with clay in this hands-on, beginner to intermediate course focused on the fundamentals of wheel throwing. In 5 weeks, you’ll learn how to center clay, pull walls, and shape basic forms like bowls, mugs, and cylinders. We’ll also cover trimming, surface decoration, and glazing techniques so you can finish and fire your own unique pieces. No experience necessary – just bring your curiosity and willingness to get your hands dirty! Includes 25 lbs. of clay, glaze and firing.
Thursdays, 9:30 am until 12:00 pm, Oct 22 – Nov 19 (5 weeks).

10/22/2026

6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Figure Drawing
Figure Drawing
Firehouse Cultural Center, 101 1st Ave NE, Ruskin FL

Spring/Fall 2026: June dates are June 11 & June 25, Thursdays, 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm. No Figure drawing in July & Aug. then back in September, Second and Fourth Thursdays of the month, 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. Reservations are Limited. Your $15 cash tuition is due at the door.

10/23/2026

7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
AGATHA CHRISTIE: Murder on the Orient Express
AGATHA CHRISTIE: Murder on the Orient Express
Firehouse Cultural Center, 101 1st Ave NE, Ruskin FL

A luxury train is trapped in the snow. A passenger is found murdered. Everyone aboard is a suspect, and each one has something to hide. Legendary detective Hercule Poirot must examine the evidence, expose the lies, and solve the crime before it is too late. One of Agatha Christie’s most celebrated mysteries comes to life on the Firehouse stage. Join us on Friday, Oct 23 @7:30 pm.

10/24/2026

7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
AGATHA CHRISTIE: Murder on the Orient Express
AGATHA CHRISTIE: Murder on the Orient Express
Firehouse Cultural Center, 101 1st Ave NE, Ruskin FL

A luxury train is trapped in the snow. A passenger is found murdered. Everyone aboard is a suspect, and each one has something to hide. Legendary detective Hercule Poirot must examine the evidence, expose the lies, and solve the crime before it is too late. One of Agatha Christie’s most celebrated mysteries comes to life on the Firehouse stage. Join us on Saturday, Oct 24 @7:30 pm.

10/25/2026

3:00 pm – 5:00 pm
AGATHA CHRISTIE: Murder on the Orient Express
AGATHA CHRISTIE: Murder on the Orient Express
Firehouse Cultural Center, 101 1st Ave NE, Ruskin FL

A luxury train is trapped in the snow. A passenger is found murdered. Everyone aboard is a suspect, and each one has something to hide. Legendary detective Hercule Poirot must examine the evidence, expose the lies, and solve the crime before it is too late. One of Agatha Christie’s most celebrated mysteries comes to life on the Firehouse stage. Join us for a Sunday Matinee, Oct 25 @3:00 pm.

10/27/2026  – 11/24/2026

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. Ages 10 and Up – HOMESCHOOL: Get your hands dirty and your creativity flowing in this fun and interactive 3-session pottery series designed just for kids! Tuesdays, Oct 27, Nov. 10 & Nov. 24.

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31 Mar
Monday, March 31, 2014 – Thursday, April 3, 2014    
All Day
Artists Celso Gonzalez & Roberto Biaggi lead a week-long workshop involving South Shore residents of all ages in the making of a community mosaic mural which will be installed on the exterior of the Firehouse Cultural Center in Ruskin.
Jazz Straight Up
Saturday, April 5, 2014    
7:30 pm – 10:00 pm
The Tom Hamilton Quartet is a straight ahead jazz band led by well-known accomplished bassist Tom Hamilton with the best jazz musicians in town: Dan Harris on guitar, Tom Becker on piano, and jazz drummer Fred Edinborgh.
The Word in Print  •  Brenda Knowles ‘Inside Journalism Series’
Tuesday, April 8, 2014    
7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
“The Word in Print,” Panel Conversation, is the first in the Brenda Knowles ‘Inside Journalism Series.’ The panel is made up of distinguished guest columnists Ernest Hooper and Daniel Ruth of the Tampa Bay Times, and Steve Otto of the Tampa Tribune. Q & A will follow the panel discussion. FREE, reservations recommended.
10 Apr
Thursday, April 10, 2014    
7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Two musicians, on the verge of abandoning their "childish" dreams, attempt one last ditch effort at achieving the impossible, setting off across the country, armed with only an acoustic guitar, a broken heart, and a whole arsenal of children’s instruments.
12 Apr
Saturday, April 12, 2014    
7:30 pm – 10:00 pm
Jesse & Noah Bellamy are a brother duo pushing musical boundaries to create their own path. They deliver an eclectic mix of roots-rock, power-pop, country and Americana. The brothers are the fourth music-playing generation in a family of musicians. Their father and uncle are the well-known Bellamy Brothers.
24 Apr
Thursday, April 24, 2014    
7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
After weeks of traveling through Europe, the immature William finds himself at a crossroads in his father's birthplace of Copenhagen. When the youthful Effy befriends the older William they set off on an adventure to find William's grandfather.
03 May
Saturday, May 3, 2014    
1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Make your own cigar box guitar for yourself, as a gift, as an instrument, a wall hanger, a piece of Americana! Continue this 150 year tradition with artist Steve Cinnamon.
03 May
Saturday, May 3, 2014    
5:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Our Smokin’ Bar-B-Q will focus on good food, good music and good people enjoying a lovely afternoon and evening at the Firehouse alongside beautiful Marsh Creek.
Events on Monday, March 31, 2014
Events on Saturday, April 5, 2014
Jazz Straight Up
5 Apr 14
Ruskin
Events on Tuesday, April 8, 2014
Events on Thursday, April 10, 2014
Events on Saturday, April 12, 2014
12 Apr
12 Apr 14
Ruskin
Events on Thursday, April 24, 2014
24 Apr
Events on Saturday, May 3, 2014
03 May
3 May 14
Ruskin
03 May
3 May 14
Ruskin