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10:00 AM - The Power of Truth in Storytelling
10:45 AM - Franzini Science Circus
7:00 PM - Poetry Writing Lecture
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31
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9:30 AM - Poetry Workshop
7:30 PM - Charlie Morris Band
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9:00 AM - Reduction Printmaking
5
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7:30 PM - The Cadillac Cowboys
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7:30 PM - Theater: Georgia O'Keeffe Pioneer
10
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10:30 AM - Musical Discovery Lecture Series
13
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7:30 PM - Comedy Night: 25 to Life
16
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3:00 PM - Hiroya, Japanese Guitarist
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7:00 PM - Democracy's Defenders: Inside Journalism Series
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7:00 PM - Bourbon on the Bayou
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The Power of Truth in Storytelling
The Power of Truth in Storytelling
Tuesday, January 29, 2019 – Tuesday, March 5, 2019    
10:00 am – 11:30 am
Firehouse Cultural Center
  • Workshops & Classes
During these six sessions you will have the opportunity to write in the many varied styles of non-fiction, from memoir, to history, to current events and persuasive essays, with a dash of journalism. Your writing will be based in truth, reality, and facts...it will be your view of your life, of the world, based on your experiences.
More Info
Franzini Science Circus
Franzini Science Circus
Tuesday, January 29, 2019 – Thursday, January 31, 2019    
10:45 am
Firehouse Cultural Center
  • Field Trip Performances
Circus props and more are transformed into objects of scientific concern and fascination to stimulate thought, interest and a better understanding of science for grade K through 5.
More Info
Poetry Writing Lecture
Poetry Writing Lecture
Tuesday, January 29, 2019    
7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Firehouse Cultural Center
  • Lectures
Understanding Poetry by John Davis Jr. will help participants derive meaning from poems old and new. In this presentation, essential elements of poetry such as rhyme, meter, and diction will be examined, and participants will learn common forms of poems.
More Info
Poetry Workshop
Poetry Workshop
Saturday, February 2, 2019    
9:30 am – 11:00 am
Firehouse Cultural Center
  • Workshops & Classes
Poetry Writing by John Davis Jr. will allow participants to experiment with various methods for creating verses. Poetic forms will be examined, and different ways to derive inspiration will also be explored. Through this workshop, participants will be able to construct, revise, and submit poems of their own for potential publication.
More Info
Charlie Morris Band
Charlie Morris Band
Saturday, February 2, 2019    
7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Firehouse Cultural Center
  • Firehouse Pub
The Charlie Morris Band delivers energetic and laid back original tunes that are a blend of Blues, Country & Florida Swamp Music.
More Info
Reduction Printmaking
Reduction Printmaking
Monday, February 4, 2019 – Wednesday, February 27, 2019    
9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Firehouse Cultural Center
  • Workshops & Classes
SOLD OUT Using a linoleum or easy carve block, students will learn to produce large printed images made of multiple layers of color, all carved in reduction from one block. In partnership with the Tampa Museum of Art.
More Info
The Cadillac Cowboys
The Cadillac Cowboys
Friday, February 8, 2019    
7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Firehouse Cultural Center
  • Firehouse Pub
Ken Carlyle, T.J Weger, Eric "Flycatcher" Carlson, Don Cox, and Joe Martin - provide an infectious mix of original and classic songs deeply rooted in the styles of Western Swing, Bluegrass, Americana and Zydeco. Somewhere near the intersection of ‘Bon Ton Roulet’ and the ‘Clinch Mountain Back Step’, you will find the Cowboys serving up their musical gumbo.
More Info
Theater: Georgia O'Keeffe Pioneer
Theater: Georgia O'Keeffe Pioneer
Saturday, February 9, 2019    
7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Firehouse Cultural Center
  • Firehouse Pub
Do not miss this opportunity to enjoy an intimate glimpse into the life of this world-renowned and forthright artist, Georgia O’Keeffe. View special images of herself and her work as she describes her evolution as a visual artist. One evening performance.
More Info
Musical Discovery Lecture Series
Musical Discovery Lecture Series
Tuesday, February 12, 2019    
10:30 am – 12:00 pm
Firehouse Cultural Center
  • Lectures
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.
More Info
Comedy Night: 25 to Life
Comedy Night: 25 to Life
Friday, February 15, 2019    
7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Firehouse Cultural Center
  • Firehouse Pub
SOLD OUT - 25 to Life-- Two comedians each with 25+ years in stand-up! Headliner Lou Angelwolf with Jeff Gerbino will entertain the crowd and bring the laughs.
More Info
Hiroya, Japanese Guitarist
Hiroya, Japanese Guitarist
Sunday, February 17, 2019    
3:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Firehouse Cultural Center
  • Firehouse Pub
A unique mixture of eclectic acoustic guitar songs, vocal songs (Japanese folk music and originals) and poetry with audience participation.
More Info
Democracy's Defenders: Inside Journalism Series
Democracy's Defenders: Inside Journalism Series
Tuesday, February 26, 2019    
7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Firehouse Cultural Center
  • Lectures
Our panel of outstanding Tampa Bay journalists will discuss the current state of play in their newsrooms and the daily battle for the truth, followed by audience Q & A.
More Info
Bourbon on the Bayou
Bourbon on the Bayou
Saturday, March 2, 2019    
7:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Firehouse Cultural Center
  • Special Events
Bourbon on the Bayou featuring T-Bone Hamilton & The Big Easy Revue. Full Open Bar; Bourbon Tastings; Dancing; Food Stations (Feed the Senses New Orleans Style); Silent & Live Auctions; Free Valet Parking. Tickets: $85 pp  $150 Couple / Patron: $300 Couple Patron: $300 Per Couple Includes Private Patron's Cocktail Party 6-7 pm, Bourbon on the Bayou, Reserved Table.
More Info
Events on Tuesday, January 29, 2019
The Power of Truth in Storytelling
The Power of Truth in Storytelling
29 Jan 19
Ruskin
Franzini Science Circus
Franzini Science Circus
29 Jan 19
Ruskin
Poetry Writing Lecture
Poetry Writing Lecture
29 Jan 19
Ruskin
Events on Saturday, February 2, 2019
Poetry Workshop
Poetry Workshop
2 Feb 19
Ruskin
Charlie Morris Band
Charlie Morris Band
2 Feb 19
Ruskin
Events on Monday, February 4, 2019
Reduction Printmaking
Reduction Printmaking
4 Feb 19
Ruskin
Events on Friday, February 8, 2019
The Cadillac Cowboys
The Cadillac Cowboys
8 Feb 19
Ruskin
Events on Saturday, February 9, 2019
Theater: Georgia O'Keeffe Pioneer
Theater: Georgia O'Keeffe Pioneer
9 Feb 19
Ruskin
Events on Tuesday, February 12, 2019
Musical Discovery Lecture Series
Musical Discovery Lecture Series
12 Feb 19
Ruskin
Events on Friday, February 15, 2019
Comedy Night: 25 to Life
Comedy Night: 25 to Life
15 Feb 19
Ruskin
Events on Sunday, February 17, 2019
Hiroya, Japanese Guitarist
Hiroya, Japanese Guitarist
17 Feb 19
Ruskin
Events on Tuesday, February 26, 2019
Democracy's Defenders: Inside Journalism Series
Democracy's Defenders: Inside Journalism Series
26 Feb 19
Ruskin
Events on Saturday, March 2, 2019
Bourbon on the Bayou
Bourbon on the Bayou
2 Mar 19
Ruskin

Events & Programs

  • Kids Theater Program in partnership with Patel Conservatory Straz - Ages 5 - 9
    Jan 5, 2026  – Apr 13, 2026
  • Kids Theater Program in partnership with Patel Conservatory Straz - 2026
    Jan 5, 2026  – Apr 13, 2026
  • Open Pottery Studio - A.M. Tuesday - Thursday
    Jan 8, 2026  – Dec 17, 2026
  • Figure Drawing Group
    Jan 8, 2026  – May 21, 2026
  • Open Pottery Studio - Thursday Evening
    Jan 8, 2026  – Dec 17, 2026
  • Paint it Your Way: Watercolor Or Acrylic
    Feb 23, 2026  – Mar 30, 2026
  • Figure Drawing
    Mar 12, 2026  – Mar 13, 2026
  • Homeschool: Decoupage Shells Workshop
    Mar 13, 2026
  • Seaglass Resin Jewelry
    Mar 13, 2026
  • TBone Hamilton Band
    Mar 14, 2026
  • ALL EVENTS
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Firehouse Events

Today
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
Sun
M
T
W
T
F
S
S
28
29
10:00 AM - The Power of Truth in Storytelling
10:45 AM - Franzini Science Circus
7:00 PM - Poetry Writing Lecture
30
31
1
2
9:30 AM - Poetry Workshop
7:30 PM - Charlie Morris Band
3
4
9:00 AM - Reduction Printmaking
5
6
7
8
7:30 PM - The Cadillac Cowboys
9
7:30 PM - Theater: Georgia O'Keeffe Pioneer
10
11
12
10:30 AM - Musical Discovery Lecture Series
13
14
15
7:30 PM - Comedy Night: 25 to Life
16
17
3:00 PM - Hiroya, Japanese Guitarist
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
7:00 PM - Democracy's Defenders: Inside Journalism Series
27
28
1
2
7:00 PM - Bourbon on the Bayou
3
The Power of Truth in Storytelling
The Power of Truth in Storytelling
Tuesday, January 29, 2019 – Tuesday, March 5, 2019    
10:00 am – 11:30 am
Firehouse Cultural Center
  • Workshops & Classes
During these six sessions you will have the opportunity to write in the many varied styles of non-fiction, from memoir, to history, to current events and persuasive essays, with a dash of journalism. Your writing will be based in truth, reality, and facts...it will be your view of your life, of the world, based on your experiences.
More Info
Franzini Science Circus
Franzini Science Circus
Tuesday, January 29, 2019 – Thursday, January 31, 2019    
10:45 am
Firehouse Cultural Center
  • Field Trip Performances
Circus props and more are transformed into objects of scientific concern and fascination to stimulate thought, interest and a better understanding of science for grade K through 5.
More Info
Poetry Writing Lecture
Poetry Writing Lecture
Tuesday, January 29, 2019    
7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Firehouse Cultural Center
  • Lectures
Understanding Poetry by John Davis Jr. will help participants derive meaning from poems old and new. In this presentation, essential elements of poetry such as rhyme, meter, and diction will be examined, and participants will learn common forms of poems.
More Info
Poetry Workshop
Poetry Workshop
Saturday, February 2, 2019    
9:30 am – 11:00 am
Firehouse Cultural Center
  • Workshops & Classes
Poetry Writing by John Davis Jr. will allow participants to experiment with various methods for creating verses. Poetic forms will be examined, and different ways to derive inspiration will also be explored. Through this workshop, participants will be able to construct, revise, and submit poems of their own for potential publication.
More Info
Charlie Morris Band
Charlie Morris Band
Saturday, February 2, 2019    
7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Firehouse Cultural Center
  • Firehouse Pub
The Charlie Morris Band delivers energetic and laid back original tunes that are a blend of Blues, Country & Florida Swamp Music.
More Info
Reduction Printmaking
Reduction Printmaking
Monday, February 4, 2019 – Wednesday, February 27, 2019    
9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Firehouse Cultural Center
  • Workshops & Classes
SOLD OUT Using a linoleum or easy carve block, students will learn to produce large printed images made of multiple layers of color, all carved in reduction from one block. In partnership with the Tampa Museum of Art.
More Info
The Cadillac Cowboys
The Cadillac Cowboys
Friday, February 8, 2019    
7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Firehouse Cultural Center
  • Firehouse Pub
Ken Carlyle, T.J Weger, Eric "Flycatcher" Carlson, Don Cox, and Joe Martin - provide an infectious mix of original and classic songs deeply rooted in the styles of Western Swing, Bluegrass, Americana and Zydeco. Somewhere near the intersection of ‘Bon Ton Roulet’ and the ‘Clinch Mountain Back Step’, you will find the Cowboys serving up their musical gumbo.
More Info
Theater: Georgia O'Keeffe Pioneer
Theater: Georgia O'Keeffe Pioneer
Saturday, February 9, 2019    
7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Firehouse Cultural Center
  • Firehouse Pub
Do not miss this opportunity to enjoy an intimate glimpse into the life of this world-renowned and forthright artist, Georgia O’Keeffe. View special images of herself and her work as she describes her evolution as a visual artist. One evening performance.
More Info
Musical Discovery Lecture Series
Musical Discovery Lecture Series
Tuesday, February 12, 2019    
10:30 am – 12:00 pm
Firehouse Cultural Center
  • Lectures
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.
More Info
Comedy Night: 25 to Life
Comedy Night: 25 to Life
Friday, February 15, 2019    
7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Firehouse Cultural Center
  • Firehouse Pub
SOLD OUT - 25 to Life-- Two comedians each with 25+ years in stand-up! Headliner Lou Angelwolf with Jeff Gerbino will entertain the crowd and bring the laughs.
More Info
Hiroya, Japanese Guitarist
Hiroya, Japanese Guitarist
Sunday, February 17, 2019    
3:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Firehouse Cultural Center
  • Firehouse Pub
A unique mixture of eclectic acoustic guitar songs, vocal songs (Japanese folk music and originals) and poetry with audience participation.
More Info
Democracy's Defenders: Inside Journalism Series
Democracy's Defenders: Inside Journalism Series
Tuesday, February 26, 2019    
7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Firehouse Cultural Center
  • Lectures
Our panel of outstanding Tampa Bay journalists will discuss the current state of play in their newsrooms and the daily battle for the truth, followed by audience Q & A.
More Info
Bourbon on the Bayou
Bourbon on the Bayou
Saturday, March 2, 2019    
7:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Firehouse Cultural Center
  • Special Events
Bourbon on the Bayou featuring T-Bone Hamilton & The Big Easy Revue. Full Open Bar; Bourbon Tastings; Dancing; Food Stations (Feed the Senses New Orleans Style); Silent & Live Auctions; Free Valet Parking. Tickets: $85 pp  $150 Couple / Patron: $300 Couple Patron: $300 Per Couple Includes Private Patron's Cocktail Party 6-7 pm, Bourbon on the Bayou, Reserved Table.
More Info
Events on Tuesday, January 29, 2019
The Power of Truth in Storytelling
The Power of Truth in Storytelling
29 Jan 19
Ruskin
Franzini Science Circus
Franzini Science Circus
29 Jan 19
Ruskin
Poetry Writing Lecture
Poetry Writing Lecture
29 Jan 19
Ruskin
Events on Saturday, February 2, 2019
Poetry Workshop
Poetry Workshop
2 Feb 19
Ruskin
Charlie Morris Band
Charlie Morris Band
2 Feb 19
Ruskin
Events on Monday, February 4, 2019
Reduction Printmaking
Reduction Printmaking
4 Feb 19
Ruskin
Events on Friday, February 8, 2019
The Cadillac Cowboys
The Cadillac Cowboys
8 Feb 19
Ruskin
Events on Saturday, February 9, 2019
Theater: Georgia O'Keeffe Pioneer
Theater: Georgia O'Keeffe Pioneer
9 Feb 19
Ruskin
Events on Tuesday, February 12, 2019
Musical Discovery Lecture Series
Musical Discovery Lecture Series
12 Feb 19
Ruskin
Events on Friday, February 15, 2019
Comedy Night: 25 to Life
Comedy Night: 25 to Life
15 Feb 19
Ruskin
Events on Sunday, February 17, 2019
Hiroya, Japanese Guitarist
Hiroya, Japanese Guitarist
17 Feb 19
Ruskin
Events on Tuesday, February 26, 2019
Democracy's Defenders: Inside Journalism Series
Democracy's Defenders: Inside Journalism Series
26 Feb 19
Ruskin
Events on Saturday, March 2, 2019
Bourbon on the Bayou
Bourbon on the Bayou
2 Mar 19
Ruskin

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