04/28/2025  – 06/09/2025

1:30 pm – 3:30 pm
Paint it Your Way: Watercolor Or Acrylic
Paint it Your Way: Watercolor Or Acrylic
Firehouse Cultural Center, 101 1st Ave NE, Ruskin FL

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, April 28 – June 9, 2025, Time: 1:30 – 3:30 pm. Six (6) week class. No class May 26.

05/01/2025  – 06/01/2025

9:30 am – 12:00 pm
Adult Clay - A.M. Thursdays
Adult Clay - A.M. Thursdays
Firehouse Cultural Center, 101 1st Ave NE, Ruskin FL

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 – Noon. Adults. Book Monthly, Mar 2025 – Dec 2025.

05/01/2025  – 06/01/2025

6:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Adult Clay - Thursday Evening
Adult Clay - Thursday Evening
Firehouse Cultural Center, 101 1st Ave NE, Ruskin FL

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: 6:00 – 8:30 pm, Adults. Book Monthly, April 2025 – Dec 2025.

05/04/2025  – 07/06/2025

1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Studio 55 | Collage | TMA@Firehouse
Studio 55 | Collage | TMA@Firehouse
Firehouse Cultural Center, 101 1st Ave NE, Ruskin FL

Join Mary Correa for an 8-week exploration of collage. Learn the basics of collage assembly and then explore how these basics apply to your art style. This workshop is full of techniques for everyone – novice, intermediate or advanced artists. Sundays, 1 – 4 pm. May 4 through July 6 (8 classes).

05/06/2025  – 06/06/2025

9:30 am – 12:00 pm
Adult Clay - A.M. Tuesdays
Adult Clay - A.M. Tuesdays
Firehouse Cultural Center, 101 1st Ave NE, Ruskin FL

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 – Noon. Adults. Book Monthly, Mar 2025 – Dec 2025.

05/06/2025

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

May: Cactus Gardens Glass Fusing Workshop. You choose your pattern and colors in creating your colorful glass garden creation. This 4 x 6 glass art will brighten any room or window. All Skill Levels Welcome, and all Materials Supplied.
Saturday, May 10th from 2:00 – 3:30 pm. This class will be in the FCC ANNEX.

05/06/2025

10:00 am – 11:30 am
Cactus Gardens: Glass Fusing Workshop - May 6
Cactus Gardens: Glass Fusing Workshop - May 6
Firehouse Cultural Center, 101 1st Ave NE, Ruskin FL

May: Cactus Gardens Glass Fusing Workshop. You choose your pattern and colors in creating your colorful glass garden creation. This 4 x 6 glass art will brighten any room or window. All Skill Levels Welcome, and all Materials Supplied.
Tuesday, May 6th from 10:00 – 11:30 am. This class will be in the FCC ANNEX.

05/07/2025  – 06/11/2025

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

Discover the joy of working with clay in this beginner-friendly pottery class! This course will guide you through the basics of hand-building, wheel-throwing, and glazing techniques. These 6 sessions give you a great base in learning how to create functional and decorative pieces, and understand the firing process. No experience necessary. Wednesdays, 9:00 am until 12:00 noon. May 7 – June 11.

05/08/2025

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

Every Thursday, 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm. Will be at FCC Annex building starting Jan. 16th. 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.

05/09/2025

7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
A Few Good Men - Fri May 9
A Few Good Men - Fri May 9
Firehouse Cultural Center, 101 1st Ave NE, Ruskin FL

“A Few Good Men” the explosive courtroom drama by acclaimed writer Aaron Sorkin is performed live at the Firehouse Cultural Center in Ruskin, Florida. This powerful production delves into themes of justice, loyalty, and the courage it takes to stand up for what’s right—even when it means challenging authority. A Few Good Men is as intense as it is thought-provoking, and it will leave you questioning: Can you handle the truth? Join us for an unforgettable night of theater brought to you by the Brandon Performing Arts, also known as MacBeth & Cheese. Friday, May 9, 7:30 pm Evening Performance, Center Stage at the Firehouse Cultural Center.

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Figure Drawing Group
Thursday, May 29, 2025    
6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
$0.00
Every Thursday, 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm. Will be at FCC Annex building starting Jan. 16th. 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.
TBone Hamilton Band
Saturday, May 31, 2025    
7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
$23.00 - $30.00
The TBone Hamilton Band returns to the Firehouse! Tom "TBone" Hamilton is a renowned bassist, vocalist, and producer. He has left a mark on the blues, jazz, and Americana music scenes in the Tampa Bay area of Florida. With a career spanning over three decades, Hamilton has established himself as a versatile and passionate musician. He is equally adept at leading his own bands or serving as a sideman for national and international touring artists. Join us! SATURDAY May 31, 7:30 p.m.
Imagine, Explore, Discover! Summer Camp 2025
Monday, June 2, 2025 – Friday, August 8, 2025    
8:30 am – 3:30 pm
$0.00 - $230.00
Ten (10) weeks of fun for your Campers ages 7-15! 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.
Adult Clay - A.M. Tuesdays
Tuesday, June 3, 2025 – Friday, July 4, 2025    
9:30 am – 12:00 pm
$145.00 - $209.00
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 – Noon. Adults. Book Monthly, Mar 2025 - Dec 2025.
Adult Clay - A.M. Thursdays
Thursday, June 5, 2025 – Sunday, July 6, 2025    
9:30 am – 12:00 pm
$145.00 - $209.00
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 – Noon. Adults. Book Monthly, Mar 2025 - Dec 2025.
Figure Drawing Group
Thursday, June 5, 2025    
6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
$0.00
Every Thursday, 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm. Will be at FCC Annex building starting Jan. 16th. 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.
Adult Clay - Thursday Evening
Thursday, June 5, 2025 – Sunday, July 6, 2025    
6:00 pm – 8:30 pm
$145.00 - $209.00
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: 6:00 – 8:30 pm, Adults. Book Monthly, April 2025 - Dec 2025.
Center Stage Comedy: Ron Feingold & Friends
Friday, June 6, 2025    
7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
$23.00 - $30.00
The return of Ron Feingold and his a cappella comedy! And friends! 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. Friday, June 6, 2025.
Intro to Pottery Wheel
Saturday, June 7, 2025 – Saturday, July 19, 2025    
9:00 am – 12:00 pm
$210.00 - $240.00
Discover the joy of working with clay in this hands-on, beginner-friendly course focused on the fundamentals of wheel throwing. Over six 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. Saturdays, 9:00 am until 12:00 noon June 7 - July 19 (no class July 5).
Teen Clay Creators - Session 1
Monday, June 9, 2025 – Friday, June 20, 2025    
1:00 pm – 3:30 pm
$200.00 - $240.00
Unleash your creativity this summer! Designed for ages 12–16, this hands-on experience introduces teens to the exciting world of pottery, from hand-building techniques to wheel-throwing and glazing. Beginners or our skilled instructors will guide you through fun and engaging projects, allowing you to explore texture, form, and color. Session 1 (2 weeks) June 9 through June 20 (Tue, Wed, Thu).
Sea Creatures Glass Fusing Workshop: June 10
Tuesday, June 10, 2025    
10:00 am – 11:30 am
$40.00 - $50.00
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. June 10 from 10:00 – 11:30 pm. This class will be in the FCC ANNEX.
Figure Drawing Group
Thursday, June 12, 2025    
6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
$0.00
Every Thursday, 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm. Will be at FCC Annex building starting Jan. 16th. 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.
Sea Creatures Glass Fusing Workshop: June 14
Saturday, June 14, 2025    
2:00 pm – 3:30 pm
$40.00 - $50.00
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. June 14 from 2:00 – 3:30 pm. This class will be in the FCC ANNEX.
Doug Deming & The Jewel Tones
Saturday, June 14, 2025    
7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
$23.00 - $30.00
Doug Deming & the Jewel Tones play traditional blues, West Coast and Texas swing, and early 50's roots rock. This is real deal rockin' rhythm & blues! Come out and join us at the Firehouse Center Stage on Saturday, June 14, 2025 at 7:30 pm.
Toucan: Acrylic Painting Workshop
Tuesday, June 17, 2025    
10:00 am – 4:00 pm
$80.00 - $90.00
18 inch by 18 inch painting surface, acrylics. Welcome to the Jungle! For any level of painter. You’ll be taken step by step through all techniques needed to create this bright painting. Instructor is Debbie Goode, all materials supplied, including canvas! Tuesday June 17th, 10:00 am to 4:00 pm with a 30 minute lunch break. This class will be at the FCC ANNEX.
Memphis Rub Band
Saturday, June 21, 2025    
7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
$23.00 - $30.00
Back at the Firehouse, the Memphis Rub Band is a 4-piece band from Florida's Suncoast area. They perform a blend of blues and rock with a bit of R&B and funk mixed in. Come out and see The Memphis Rub Band, a dynamic group, Saturday, June 21, 2025 at 7:30 pm.
Teen Clay Creators - Session 2
Monday, June 23, 2025 – Friday, July 4, 2025    
1:00 pm – 3:30 pm
$200.00 - $240.00
Unleash your creativity this summer! Designed for ages 12–16, this hands-on experience introduces teens to the exciting world of pottery, from hand-building techniques to wheel-throwing and glazing. Beginners or our skilled instructors will guide you through fun and engaging projects, allowing you to explore texture, form, and color. Session 2 (2 weeks) June 23 through July 4 (Tue, Wed, Thu)
Charlie Morris Band
Saturday, June 28, 2025    
7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
$23.00 - $30.00
The Charlie Morris Band delivers energetic and laid back original tunes that are a blend of Blues, Country & Florida Swamp Music. Saturday, June 28, 2025.
Adult Clay - A.M. Tuesdays
Tuesday, July 1, 2025 – Friday, August 1, 2025    
9:30 am – 12:00 pm
$145.00 - $209.00
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 – Noon. Adults. Book Monthly, Mar 2025 - Dec 2025.
Adult Clay - A.M. Thursdays
Thursday, July 3, 2025 – Sunday, August 3, 2025    
9:30 am – 12:00 pm
$145.00 - $209.00
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 – Noon. Adults. Book Monthly, Mar 2025 - Dec 2025.
Adult Clay - Thursday Evening
Thursday, July 3, 2025 – Sunday, August 3, 2025    
6:00 pm – 8:30 pm
$145.00 - $209.00
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: 6:00 – 8:30 pm, Adults. Book Monthly, April 2025 - Dec 2025.
Events on Thursday, May 29, 2025
Figure Drawing Group
29 May 25
Ruskin
Events on Saturday, May 31, 2025
TBone Hamilton Band
31 May 25
Ruskin
Events on Monday, June 2, 2025
Events on Tuesday, June 3, 2025
Adult Clay - A.M. Tuesdays
3 Jun 25
Ruskin
Events on Thursday, June 5, 2025
Adult Clay - A.M. Thursdays
5 Jun 25
Ruskin
Figure Drawing Group
5 Jun 25
Ruskin
Events on Friday, June 6, 2025
Events on Saturday, June 7, 2025
Intro to Pottery Wheel
7 Jun 25
Ruskin
Events on Monday, June 9, 2025
Events on Tuesday, June 10, 2025
Events on Thursday, June 12, 2025
Figure Drawing Group
12 Jun 25
Ruskin
Events on Saturday, June 14, 2025
Events on Tuesday, June 17, 2025
Events on Saturday, June 21, 2025
Memphis Rub Band
21 Jun 25
Ruskin
Events on Monday, June 23, 2025
Events on Saturday, June 28, 2025
Charlie Morris Band
28 Jun 25
Ruskin
Events on Tuesday, July 1, 2025
Adult Clay - A.M. Tuesdays
1 Jul 25
Ruskin
Events on Thursday, July 3, 2025