11/21/2026

7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Paul Gavin Quartet
Paul Gavin Quartet
Firehouse Cultural Center, 101 1st Ave NE, Ruskin FL

Come out and join us in November to see the Paul Gavin Quartet. Paul will be bringing a quartet playing the music of Herbie Hancock, Chick Corea, Pat Metheny, as well as his own original music. See you at The Firehouse Center Stage on Saturday, November 21 @7:30 pm!

11/24/2026

10:00 am – 11:30 am
Glass Fusing Workshop: Ornaments
Glass Fusing Workshop: Ornaments
Firehouse Cultural Center, 101 1st Ave NE, Ruskin FL

You choose your pattern and colors in creating your colorful fall glass creation. This 4″ x 6″ glass art will brighten any room or window. Tuesday, November 24, 10:00 am. This class will be in the FCC ANNEX, 305 US HWY 41 (Corner of Shell Point & 41).

11/24/2026

10:00 am – 11:30 am
Glass Fusing Workshop: Ornaments
Glass Fusing Workshop: Ornaments
Firehouse Cultural Center, 101 1st Ave NE, Ruskin FL

You choose your pattern and colors in creating your colorful fall glass creation. This 4″ x 6″ glass art will brighten any room or window. Tuesday, November 24, 10:00 am. This class will be in the FCC ANNEX, 305 US HWY 41 (Corner of Shell Point & 41).

12/03/2026  – 12/17/2026

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! Thursdays, Dec. 3, 10 & 17.

12/07/2026

1:30 pm – 3:00 pm
Just Beachy: Resin Ornaments & Jewelry
Just Beachy: Resin Ornaments & Jewelry
Firehouse Cultural Center, 101 1st Ave NE, Ruskin FL

In this fun class you’ll create 3 pieces of your choice from an ornament, pendant necklace, pair of earrings, and a keychain using UV resin paired with seaglass, shells, glitter, sand dollars and starfish. A wide selection of molds and pendant shapes will be provided, including dolphins, turtles, flamingos, shells, hearts and stars, along with a selection of ribbons and beads to embellish. All supplies included. Monday, December 7, 1:30 pm

12/10/2026

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.

12/15/2026

10:30 am – 11:30 am
House at Pooh Corner
House at Pooh Corner
Firehouse Cultural Center, 101 1st Ave NE, Ruskin FL

Winter comes to The Hundred Acre Wood for Pooh-Bear, Piglet, Eeyore, Rabbit, and a new “Bouncy” friend… Tigger! This new musical is adapted from AA Milne’s 1928 book. Tue. Dec. 15, 2026 (40 minutes) Grades K- 5.

02/11/2027

10:30 am – 11:15 am
Florida Treasures
Florida Treasures
Firehouse Cultural Center, 101 1st Ave NE, Ruskin FL

Two tourists discover a treasure chest full of historical artifacts, they are transported back in time, a journey through Florida history. Learn about Ponce De Leon, the founding of St. Augustine, and the “Original” Pocahontas story. Grades K – 5
• Thursday, Feb 11, 2027, 10:30 am. (40 minutes).

04/15/2027

10:30 am – 11:30 am
Casey At The Bat
Casey At The Bat
Firehouse Cultural Center, 101 1st Ave NE, Ruskin FL

Step up to the plate as the Mudville 9 take the field in this stage adaptation of Ernest L. Thayer’s classic poem about the early days of America’s Past-Time, Baseball. The entire crowd expects Casey to knock in a home run, but has he practiced enough? The audience will learn about the birth of radio, the Women’s Suffrage movement, and about being a good sport. Thursday, April 15, 2027, 10:30 am. (40 minutes) Grades K- 5.

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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
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12 Apr
12 Apr 14
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03 May
3 May 14
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03 May
3 May 14
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