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Adult Pottery Classes (recurring)

Adult Pottery

  • Open Pottery Studio - A.M. Tuesday - Thursday
    Thursday, January 8, 2026 – Thursday, December 17, 2026, 9:30 am – 12:00 pm
  • Open Pottery Studio - Thursday Evening
    Thursday, January 8, 2026 – Thursday, December 17, 2026, 6:00 pm – 8:30 pm
  • Intro to the Pottery Wheel
    Thursday, February 12, 2026 – Thursday, March 12, 2026, 9:30 am – 12:00 pm
  • Intro to the Pottery Wheel
    Thursday, March 26, 2026 – Thursday, April 23, 2026, 9:30 am – 12:00 pm

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10:30 AM - Kids Theater Program in partnership with Patel Conservatory Straz
6:00 PM - Open Pottery Studio - Thursday Evening
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6:00 PM - Try Your Hand, at Pottery, a One-Time Art Experience - Sept. 5
7:30 PM - Comedy — Dean Napolitano and Jeff Klein
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9:30 AM - Introduction to Hand Building
7:30 PM - Roger Bartlett and the Quantum Mechanics
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1:30 PM - Paint it Your Way: Watercolor Or Acrylic
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6:00 PM - Try Your Hand, at Pottery, a One-Time Art Experience - Sept. 10
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10:30 AM - Winnie – The – Pooh
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6:00 PM - Try Your Hand, at Pottery, a One-Time Art Experience - Sept. 19
7:30 PM - Prescription: Murder
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3:00 PM - Prescription: Murder
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10:00 AM - Glass Fusing Workshop - Sept. 23
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6:00 PM - Try Your Hand, at Pottery, a One-Time Art Experience - Sept. 24
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9:30 AM - Intro to the Pottery Wheel
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7:30 PM - Prescription: Murder
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2:00 PM - Glass Fusing Workshop - Sept. 27
7:30 PM - Prescription: Murder
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3:00 PM - Prescription: Murder
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2:00 PM - Opera Tampa at The Firehouse Cultural Center
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9:30 AM - Open Pottery Studio - A.M. Thursdays
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7:30 PM - Girl's Night Out: Comedy
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7:30 PM - Serenading the Moon
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Open Pottery Studio - A.M. Tuesdays
Open Pottery Studio - A.M. Tuesdays
Tuesday, September 2, 2025 – Friday, October 3, 2025    
9:30 am – 12:00 pm
Firehouse Cultural Center
  • Adult Pottery
  • Workshops & Classes
Welcome to our Open Pottery Studio – a supervised, creative space where potters of all skill levels can explore, practice, and perfect their craft. This monitored environment ensures safety and support while offering access to professional-grade tools, wheels, and kilns. Whether you are hand-building, throwing, or glazing, our staff is available during all open studio hours to assist, answer questions, and maintain a safe, respectful studio atmosphere. Must have class experience to attend. Tuesdays: 9:30am – Noon. Adults. March 2025 - December 2025.
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Open Pottery Studio - A.M. Thursdays
Open Pottery Studio - A.M. Thursdays
Thursday, September 4, 2025 – Sunday, October 5, 2025    
9:30 am – 12:00 pm
Firehouse Cultural Center
  • Adult Pottery
  • Workshops & Classes
Welcome to our Open Pottery Studio – a supervised, creative space where potters of all skill levels can explore, practice, and perfect their craft. This monitored environment ensures safety and support while offering access to professional-grade tools, wheels, and kilns. Whether you are hand-building, throwing, or glazing, our staff is available during all open studio hours to assist, answer questions, and maintain a safe, respectful studio atmosphere. Must have class experience to attend. Thursdays: 9:30am – Noon. Adults. Book March 2025 - December 2025.
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Kids Theater Program in partnership with Patel Conservatory Straz
Kids Theater Program in partnership with Patel Conservatory Straz
Thursday, September 4, 2025 – Wednesday, December 10, 2025    
10:30 am – 12:00 pm
Firehouse Cultural Center
  • Center Stage
  • Kids Page
  • Workshops & Classes
Firehouse Cultural Center in partnership with Patel Conservatory @Straz Center presents a Kids Theater Program. This Free program will start Thursday, Sept. 4 through Wednesday, Dec. 10 from 10:30 – 5:00 pm. Schedule follows Hillsborough School Calendar. This program will conclude with “Show Off Production” for all to see. Limited Space for ages 7 – 15. Free Programming provided by Patel Conservatory. Underwritten by The Straz.
More Info
Open Pottery Studio - Thursday Evening
Open Pottery Studio - Thursday Evening
Thursday, September 4, 2025 – Sunday, October 5, 2025    
6:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Firehouse Cultural Center
  • Adult Pottery
  • Workshops & Classes
Welcome to our Open Pottery Studio – a supervised, creative space where potters of all skill levels can explore, practice, and perfect their craft. This monitored environment ensures safety and support while offering access to professional-grade tools, wheels, and kilns. Whether you are hand-building, throwing, or glazing, our staff is available during all open studio hours to assist, answer questions, and maintain a safe, respectful studio atmosphere. Must have class experience to attend. Thursdays: 6:00 – 8:30 pm, Adults. Book from April 2025 - Dec 2025.
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Try Your Hand, at Pottery, a One-Time Art Experience - Sept. 5
Try Your Hand, at Pottery, a One-Time Art Experience - Sept. 5
Friday, September 5, 2025    
6:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Firehouse Cultural Center
  • Workshops & Classes
Pottery Workshop: Learn about basic clay types, tools, and techniques. Hand-build a piece using techniques like pinching or slab work. You create one-of-a-kind Art, with surface decoration techniques like textures or carving & glazing. You'll leave your piece behind for firing FCC will contact you when they’re ready for pickup. All materials supplied. Fri. Sept. 5 from 6:00 – 8:30 pm.
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Comedy — Dean Napolitano and Jeff Klein
Comedy — Dean Napolitano and Jeff Klein
Friday, September 5, 2025    
7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Firehouse Cultural Center
  • Center Stage
Come out and laugh along with Headliner Dean Napolitano! Dean will be joined by Feature Jeff Klein (first time at The Firehouse). Friday, September 5, 7:30 pm at The Firehouse.
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Introduction to Hand Building
Introduction to Hand Building
Saturday, September 6, 2025 – Saturday, October 4, 2025    
9:30 am – 12:00 pm
Firehouse Cultural Center
  • Workshops & Classes
5 Week Course. You’ll explore hand-building in this creative 5 week clay course designed for beginners and experienced artists alike. Each class will introduce new techniques such as pinch pots, coil building, slab construction. Whether you're creating functional pieces or sculptural forms, you'll learn how to shape, join, and refine your clay creations with guidance from your skilled instructor. All materials, tools, glazes, and firing included. All Skill Levels Welcome. Saturdays, Sept. 6 – Oct. 4 from 9:30 am – 12:00 pm
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Roger Bartlett and the Quantum Mechanics
Roger Bartlett and the Quantum Mechanics
Saturday, September 6, 2025    
7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Firehouse Cultural Center
  • Center Stage
  • Center Stage Music
Roger Bartlett has earned two platinum and gold records for his work as a session guitarist, played on movie soundtracks for Urban Cowboy, The Texas Chainsaw Massacre and Rancho Deluxe. Roger played on albums by Jimmy Buffett and many other artists. He has opened for Little Feat, Three Dog Night, The Eagles, The Doobie Brothers, James Taylor, Lightning Hopkins, Heart, The Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, Jerry Jeff Walker and many others. Come out and join us at the Firehouse Center Stage on Saturday, Sept 6, 2025 at 7:30 pm to see Roger Bartlett and the Quantum Mechanics.
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Paint it Your Way: Watercolor Or Acrylic
Paint it Your Way: Watercolor Or Acrylic
Monday, September 8, 2025 – Monday, October 6, 2025    
1:30 pm – 3:30 pm
Firehouse Cultural Center
  • Workshops & Classes
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, Sept. 8 – Oct. 6, 2025, Five (5) week class. Time: 1:30 – 3:30 pm.
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Try Your Hand, at Pottery, a One-Time Art Experience - Sept. 10
Try Your Hand, at Pottery, a One-Time Art Experience - Sept. 10
Wednesday, September 10, 2025    
6:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Firehouse Cultural Center
  • Workshops & Classes
Pottery Workshop: Learn about basic clay types, tools, and techniques. Hand-build a piece using techniques like pinching or slab work. You create one-of-a-kind Art, with surface decoration techniques like textures or carving & glazing. You'll leave your piece behind for firing FCC will contact you when they’re ready for pickup. All materials supplied. Wed. Sept. 10 from 6:00 – 8:30 pm.
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Winnie – The – Pooh
Winnie – The – Pooh
Wednesday, September 17, 2025    
10:30 am – 11:30 am
Firehouse Cultural Center
  • Field Trip Performances
Meet Pooh-Bear, Piglet, Eeyore, Rabbit, Owl, Kanga & Roo in this charming new adaptation of A.A. Milne's original 1926 book filled with music, audience interaction, and stories of friendship. *FOR GRADES K-5* Wed. Sept. 17, 2025 at 10:30 am.
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Try Your Hand, at Pottery, a One-Time Art Experience - Sept. 19
Try Your Hand, at Pottery, a One-Time Art Experience - Sept. 19
Friday, September 19, 2025    
6:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Firehouse Cultural Center
  • Workshops & Classes
Pottery Workshop: Learn about basic clay types, tools, and techniques. Hand-build a piece using techniques like pinching or slab work. You create one-of-a-kind Art, with surface decoration techniques like textures or carving & glazing. You'll leave your piece behind for firing FCC will contact you when they’re ready for pickup. All materials supplied. Fri. Sept. 19 from 6:00 – 8:30 pm.
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Prescription: Murder
Prescription: Murder
Friday, September 19, 2025    
7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Firehouse Cultural Center
  • Center Stage
Before Columbo became a legendary TV detective, he made his stage debut in this gripping psychological thriller. Prescription: Murder introduces audiences to the cunning Lieutenant Columbo as he unravels a sophisticated murder plot masterminded by a suave, brilliant psychiatrist and his mistress. What begins as the perfect crime slowly unravels under Columbo’s seemingly disarming demeanor and sharp intellect. Opening Night, Friday, September 19.
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Prescription: Murder
Prescription: Murder
Saturday, September 20, 2025    
7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Firehouse Cultural Center
  • Center Stage
Before Columbo became a legendary TV detective, he made his stage debut in this gripping psychological thriller. Prescription: Murder introduces audiences to the cunning Lieutenant Columbo as he unravels a sophisticated murder plot masterminded by a suave, brilliant psychiatrist and his mistress. What begins as the perfect crime slowly unravels under Columbo’s seemingly disarming demeanor and sharp intellect. Saturday, September 20 @7:30 p.m.
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Prescription: Murder
Prescription: Murder
Sunday, September 21, 2025    
3:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Firehouse Cultural Center
  • Center Stage
Before Columbo became a legendary TV detective, he made his stage debut in this gripping psychological thriller. Prescription: Murder introduces audiences to the cunning Lieutenant Columbo as he unravels a sophisticated murder plot masterminded by a suave, brilliant psychiatrist and his mistress. What begins as the perfect crime slowly unravels under Columbo’s seemingly disarming demeanor and sharp intellect. Sunday, September 21 @3:00 p.m.
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Glass Fusing Workshop - Sept. 23
Glass Fusing Workshop - Sept. 23
Tuesday, September 23, 2025    
10:00 am – 11:30 am
Firehouse Cultural Center
  • Workshops & Classes
Be the artist and create your own butterfly, cactus garden, or flowers. Choose the pattern and colors, and make it unique. This 4x6 pieceof glass will brighten any room and is a great alternative if you don’thave a green thumb. All materials are included, and all skill levels are welcome. Tuesday, September 23 from 10:00 – 11:30 am.
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Try Your Hand, at Pottery, a One-Time Art Experience - Sept. 24
Try Your Hand, at Pottery, a One-Time Art Experience - Sept. 24
Wednesday, September 24, 2025    
6:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Firehouse Cultural Center
  • Workshops & Classes
Pottery Workshop: Learn about basic clay types, tools, and techniques. Hand-build a piece using techniques like pinching or slab work. You create one-of-a-kind Art, with surface decoration techniques like textures or carving & glazing. You'll leave your piece behind for firing FCC will contact you when they’re ready for pickup. All materials supplied. Wed. Sept. 24 from 6:00 – 8:30 pm.
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Intro to the Pottery Wheel
Intro to the Pottery Wheel
Thursday, September 25, 2025 – Thursday, October 23, 2025    
9:30 am – 12:00 pm
Firehouse Cultural Center
  • Workshops & Classes
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, 9:30am until 12:00pm Sept. 25th – Oct. 23
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Prescription: Murder
Prescription: Murder
Friday, September 26, 2025    
7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Firehouse Cultural Center
  • Center Stage
Before Columbo became a legendary TV detective, he made his stage debut in this gripping psychological thriller. Prescription: Murder introduces audiences to the cunning Lieutenant Columbo as he unravels a sophisticated murder plot masterminded by a suave, brilliant psychiatrist and his mistress. What begins as the perfect crime slowly unravels under Columbo’s seemingly disarming demeanor and sharp intellect. Friday, September 26, 7:30 pm.
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Glass Fusing Workshop - Sept. 27
Glass Fusing Workshop - Sept. 27
Saturday, September 27, 2025    
2:00 pm – 3:30 pm
Firehouse Cultural Center
  • Workshops & Classes
Be the artist and create your own butterfly, cactus garden, or flowers.Choose the pattern and colors, and make it unique. This 4x6 pieceof glass will brighten any room and is a great alternative if you don’thave a green thumb. All materials are included, and all skill levels are welcome. Saturday, Sept. 27 from 2:00 – 3:30 pm.
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Prescription: Murder
Prescription: Murder
Saturday, September 27, 2025    
7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Firehouse Cultural Center
  • Center Stage
Before Columbo became a legendary TV detective, he made his stage debut in this gripping psychological thriller. Prescription: Murder introduces audiences to the cunning Lieutenant Columbo as he unravels a sophisticated murder plot masterminded by a suave, brilliant psychiatrist and his mistress. What begins as the perfect crime slowly unravels under Columbo’s seemingly disarming demeanor and sharp intellect. Saturday, September 27, 7:30 pm.
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Prescription: Murder
Prescription: Murder
Sunday, September 28, 2025    
3:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Firehouse Cultural Center
  • Center Stage
Before Columbo became a legendary TV detective, he made his stage debut in this gripping psychological thriller. Prescription: Murder introduces audiences to the cunning Lieutenant Columbo as he unravels a sophisticated murder plot masterminded by a suave, brilliant psychiatrist and his mistress. What begins as the perfect crime slowly unravels under Columbo’s seemingly disarming demeanor and sharp intellect. Sunday, September 28 @3:00 p.m.
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Opera Tampa at The Firehouse Cultural Center
Opera Tampa at The Firehouse Cultural Center
Monday, September 29, 2025    
2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Firehouse Cultural Center
  • Center Stage
Reserve a Seat for this up-close and entertaining compilation of singing extraordinaire! Enjoy bits of performances past and yet to be. Space is Limited! FREE EVENT. Monday, Sept. 29th at 2:00 pm.
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Open Pottery Studio - A.M. Thursdays
Open Pottery Studio - A.M. Thursdays
Thursday, October 2, 2025 – Sunday, November 2, 2025    
9:30 am – 12:00 pm
Firehouse Cultural Center
  • Adult Pottery
  • Workshops & Classes
Welcome to our Open Pottery Studio – a supervised, creative space where potters of all skill levels can explore, practice, and perfect their craft. This monitored environment ensures safety and support while offering access to professional-grade tools, wheels, and kilns. Whether you are hand-building, throwing, or glazing, our staff is available during all open studio hours to assist, answer questions, and maintain a safe, respectful studio atmosphere. Must have class experience to attend. Thursdays: 9:30am – Noon. Adults. Book March 2025 - December 2025.
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Open Pottery Studio - Thursday Evening
Open Pottery Studio - Thursday Evening
Thursday, October 2, 2025 – Sunday, November 2, 2025    
6:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Firehouse Cultural Center
  • Adult Pottery
  • Workshops & Classes
Welcome to our Open Pottery Studio – a supervised, creative space where potters of all skill levels can explore, practice, and perfect their craft. This monitored environment ensures safety and support while offering access to professional-grade tools, wheels, and kilns. Whether you are hand-building, throwing, or glazing, our staff is available during all open studio hours to assist, answer questions, and maintain a safe, respectful studio atmosphere. Must have class experience to attend. Thursdays: 6:00 – 8:30 pm, Adults. Book from April 2025 - Dec 2025.
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Girl's Night Out: Comedy
Girl's Night Out: Comedy
Friday, October 3, 2025    
7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Firehouse Cultural Center
  • Center Stage
Girl's Night Out: Headliner Helen Keaney with friends Larry Venturino and Trish Keating. Helen Keaney began her career in New York City where she honed her comedy skills at The Boston Comedy Club and The Comic Strip. She caught the attention of television executives, landing a job co-hosting "Short Attention Span Theater" on Comedy Central. Larry regularly performs at clubs, theaters, and private events across the country. Trish is a stand-up comedian, teacher, actor and crazy Aunt! Seen on NBC, FOX, HSN and CBS. Join us Friday, Oct 3 at 7:30 pm.
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Serenading the Moon
Serenading the Moon
Saturday, October 4, 2025    
7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Firehouse Cultural Center
  • Center Stage
  • Center Stage Music
From the girl groups of the early 60's to Surf music, the British Invasion, California Folk Rock and Motown to R&B, Soul, Disco, Classic Rock, New Wave and Punk of the 70's leading into the 80's pop tunes from the MTV era and on to 90's alternative rock and the modern sounds of the millennium ... Serenading The Moon's talented line-up of musicians take you through time with music stories. Come out and join us at the Firehouse Center Stage on Sat. Oct. 4th at 7:30 pm to listen to Serenading the Moon.
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Events on Tuesday, September 2, 2025
Open Pottery Studio - A.M. Tuesdays
Open Pottery Studio - A.M. Tuesdays
2 Sep 25
Ruskin
Events on Thursday, September 4, 2025
Open Pottery Studio - A.M. Thursdays
Open Pottery Studio - A.M. Thursdays
4 Sep 25
Ruskin
Kids Theater Program in partnership with Patel Conservatory Straz
Kids Theater Program in partnership with Patel Conservatory Straz
4 Sep 25
Ruskin
Open Pottery Studio - Thursday Evening
Open Pottery Studio - Thursday Evening
4 Sep 25
Ruskin
Events on Friday, September 5, 2025
Try Your Hand, at Pottery, a One-Time Art Experience - Sept. 5
Try Your Hand, at Pottery, a One-Time Art Experience - Sept. 5
5 Sep 25
Ruskin
Comedy — Dean Napolitano and Jeff Klein
Comedy — Dean Napolitano and Jeff Klein
5 Sep 25
Ruskin
Events on Saturday, September 6, 2025
Introduction to Hand Building
Introduction to Hand Building
6 Sep 25
Ruskin
Roger Bartlett and the Quantum Mechanics
Roger Bartlett and the Quantum Mechanics
6 Sep 25
Ruskin
Events on Monday, September 8, 2025
Paint it Your Way: Watercolor Or Acrylic
Paint it Your Way: Watercolor Or Acrylic
8 Sep 25
Ruskin
Events on Wednesday, September 10, 2025
Try Your Hand, at Pottery, a One-Time Art Experience - Sept. 10
Try Your Hand, at Pottery, a One-Time Art Experience - Sept. 10
10 Sep 25
Ruskin
Events on Wednesday, September 17, 2025
Winnie – The – Pooh
Winnie – The – Pooh
17 Sep 25
Ruskin
Events on Friday, September 19, 2025
Try Your Hand, at Pottery, a One-Time Art Experience - Sept. 19
Try Your Hand, at Pottery, a One-Time Art Experience - Sept. 19
19 Sep 25
Ruskin
Prescription: Murder
Prescription: Murder
19 Sep 25
Ruskin
Events on Saturday, September 20, 2025
Prescription: Murder
Prescription: Murder
20 Sep 25
Ruskin
Events on Sunday, September 21, 2025
Prescription: Murder
Prescription: Murder
21 Sep 25
Ruskin
Events on Tuesday, September 23, 2025
Glass Fusing Workshop - Sept. 23
Glass Fusing Workshop - Sept. 23
23 Sep 25
Ruskin
Events on Wednesday, September 24, 2025
Try Your Hand, at Pottery, a One-Time Art Experience - Sept. 24
Try Your Hand, at Pottery, a One-Time Art Experience - Sept. 24
24 Sep 25
Ruskin
Events on Thursday, September 25, 2025
Intro to the Pottery Wheel
Intro to the Pottery Wheel
25 Sep 25
Ruskin
Events on Friday, September 26, 2025
Prescription: Murder
Prescription: Murder
26 Sep 25
Ruskin
Events on Saturday, September 27, 2025
Glass Fusing Workshop - Sept. 27
Glass Fusing Workshop - Sept. 27
27 Sep 25
Ruskin
Prescription: Murder
Prescription: Murder
27 Sep 25
Ruskin
Events on Sunday, September 28, 2025
Prescription: Murder
Prescription: Murder
28 Sep 25
Ruskin
Events on Monday, September 29, 2025
Opera Tampa at The Firehouse Cultural Center
Opera Tampa at The Firehouse Cultural Center
29 Sep 25
Ruskin
Events on Thursday, October 2, 2025
Open Pottery Studio - A.M. Thursdays
Open Pottery Studio - A.M. Thursdays
2 Oct 25
Ruskin
Open Pottery Studio - Thursday Evening
Open Pottery Studio - Thursday Evening
2 Oct 25
Ruskin
Events on Friday, October 3, 2025
Girl's Night Out: Comedy
Girl's Night Out: Comedy
3 Oct 25
Ruskin
Events on Saturday, October 4, 2025
Serenading the Moon
Serenading the Moon
4 Oct 25
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
  • From Mud to Magic - Kids Pottery Ages 10 and Up
    Feb 10, 2026  – Mar 10, 2026
  • From Mud to Magic - Kids Pottery Ages 10 and Up
    Feb 10, 2026  – Mar 10, 2026
  • Playful Prints
    Feb 10, 2026  – Mar 10, 2026
  • Printmaking Magic
    Feb 10, 2026  – Mar 10, 2026
  • Intro to the Pottery Wheel
    Feb 12, 2026  – Mar 12, 2026
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6:00 PM - Try Your Hand, at Pottery, a One-Time Art Experience - Sept. 5
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6:00 PM - Try Your Hand, at Pottery, a One-Time Art Experience - Sept. 19
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10:00 AM - Glass Fusing Workshop - Sept. 23
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6:00 PM - Try Your Hand, at Pottery, a One-Time Art Experience - Sept. 24
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9:30 AM - Intro to the Pottery Wheel
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7:30 PM - Prescription: Murder
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2:00 PM - Glass Fusing Workshop - Sept. 27
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2:00 PM - Opera Tampa at The Firehouse Cultural Center
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9:30 AM - Open Pottery Studio - A.M. Thursdays
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7:30 PM - Girl's Night Out: Comedy
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7:30 PM - Serenading the Moon
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Open Pottery Studio - A.M. Tuesdays
Open Pottery Studio - A.M. Tuesdays
Tuesday, September 2, 2025 – Friday, October 3, 2025    
9:30 am – 12:00 pm
Firehouse Cultural Center
  • Adult Pottery
  • Workshops & Classes
Welcome to our Open Pottery Studio – a supervised, creative space where potters of all skill levels can explore, practice, and perfect their craft. This monitored environment ensures safety and support while offering access to professional-grade tools, wheels, and kilns. Whether you are hand-building, throwing, or glazing, our staff is available during all open studio hours to assist, answer questions, and maintain a safe, respectful studio atmosphere. Must have class experience to attend. Tuesdays: 9:30am – Noon. Adults. March 2025 - December 2025.
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Open Pottery Studio - A.M. Thursdays
Open Pottery Studio - A.M. Thursdays
Thursday, September 4, 2025 – Sunday, October 5, 2025    
9:30 am – 12:00 pm
Firehouse Cultural Center
  • Adult Pottery
  • Workshops & Classes
Welcome to our Open Pottery Studio – a supervised, creative space where potters of all skill levels can explore, practice, and perfect their craft. This monitored environment ensures safety and support while offering access to professional-grade tools, wheels, and kilns. Whether you are hand-building, throwing, or glazing, our staff is available during all open studio hours to assist, answer questions, and maintain a safe, respectful studio atmosphere. Must have class experience to attend. Thursdays: 9:30am – Noon. Adults. Book March 2025 - December 2025.
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Kids Theater Program in partnership with Patel Conservatory Straz
Kids Theater Program in partnership with Patel Conservatory Straz
Thursday, September 4, 2025 – Wednesday, December 10, 2025    
10:30 am – 12:00 pm
Firehouse Cultural Center
  • Center Stage
  • Kids Page
  • Workshops & Classes
Firehouse Cultural Center in partnership with Patel Conservatory @Straz Center presents a Kids Theater Program. This Free program will start Thursday, Sept. 4 through Wednesday, Dec. 10 from 10:30 – 5:00 pm. Schedule follows Hillsborough School Calendar. This program will conclude with “Show Off Production” for all to see. Limited Space for ages 7 – 15. Free Programming provided by Patel Conservatory. Underwritten by The Straz.
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Open Pottery Studio - Thursday Evening
Open Pottery Studio - Thursday Evening
Thursday, September 4, 2025 – Sunday, October 5, 2025    
6:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Firehouse Cultural Center
  • Adult Pottery
  • Workshops & Classes
Welcome to our Open Pottery Studio – a supervised, creative space where potters of all skill levels can explore, practice, and perfect their craft. This monitored environment ensures safety and support while offering access to professional-grade tools, wheels, and kilns. Whether you are hand-building, throwing, or glazing, our staff is available during all open studio hours to assist, answer questions, and maintain a safe, respectful studio atmosphere. Must have class experience to attend. Thursdays: 6:00 – 8:30 pm, Adults. Book from April 2025 - Dec 2025.
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Try Your Hand, at Pottery, a One-Time Art Experience - Sept. 5
Try Your Hand, at Pottery, a One-Time Art Experience - Sept. 5
Friday, September 5, 2025    
6:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Firehouse Cultural Center
  • Workshops & Classes
Pottery Workshop: Learn about basic clay types, tools, and techniques. Hand-build a piece using techniques like pinching or slab work. You create one-of-a-kind Art, with surface decoration techniques like textures or carving & glazing. You'll leave your piece behind for firing FCC will contact you when they’re ready for pickup. All materials supplied. Fri. Sept. 5 from 6:00 – 8:30 pm.
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Comedy — Dean Napolitano and Jeff Klein
Comedy — Dean Napolitano and Jeff Klein
Friday, September 5, 2025    
7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Firehouse Cultural Center
  • Center Stage
Come out and laugh along with Headliner Dean Napolitano! Dean will be joined by Feature Jeff Klein (first time at The Firehouse). Friday, September 5, 7:30 pm at The Firehouse.
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Introduction to Hand Building
Introduction to Hand Building
Saturday, September 6, 2025 – Saturday, October 4, 2025    
9:30 am – 12:00 pm
Firehouse Cultural Center
  • Workshops & Classes
5 Week Course. You’ll explore hand-building in this creative 5 week clay course designed for beginners and experienced artists alike. Each class will introduce new techniques such as pinch pots, coil building, slab construction. Whether you're creating functional pieces or sculptural forms, you'll learn how to shape, join, and refine your clay creations with guidance from your skilled instructor. All materials, tools, glazes, and firing included. All Skill Levels Welcome. Saturdays, Sept. 6 – Oct. 4 from 9:30 am – 12:00 pm
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Roger Bartlett and the Quantum Mechanics
Roger Bartlett and the Quantum Mechanics
Saturday, September 6, 2025    
7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Firehouse Cultural Center
  • Center Stage
  • Center Stage Music
Roger Bartlett has earned two platinum and gold records for his work as a session guitarist, played on movie soundtracks for Urban Cowboy, The Texas Chainsaw Massacre and Rancho Deluxe. Roger played on albums by Jimmy Buffett and many other artists. He has opened for Little Feat, Three Dog Night, The Eagles, The Doobie Brothers, James Taylor, Lightning Hopkins, Heart, The Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, Jerry Jeff Walker and many others. Come out and join us at the Firehouse Center Stage on Saturday, Sept 6, 2025 at 7:30 pm to see Roger Bartlett and the Quantum Mechanics.
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Paint it Your Way: Watercolor Or Acrylic
Paint it Your Way: Watercolor Or Acrylic
Monday, September 8, 2025 – Monday, October 6, 2025    
1:30 pm – 3:30 pm
Firehouse Cultural Center
  • Workshops & Classes
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, Sept. 8 – Oct. 6, 2025, Five (5) week class. Time: 1:30 – 3:30 pm.
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Try Your Hand, at Pottery, a One-Time Art Experience - Sept. 10
Try Your Hand, at Pottery, a One-Time Art Experience - Sept. 10
Wednesday, September 10, 2025    
6:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Firehouse Cultural Center
  • Workshops & Classes
Pottery Workshop: Learn about basic clay types, tools, and techniques. Hand-build a piece using techniques like pinching or slab work. You create one-of-a-kind Art, with surface decoration techniques like textures or carving & glazing. You'll leave your piece behind for firing FCC will contact you when they’re ready for pickup. All materials supplied. Wed. Sept. 10 from 6:00 – 8:30 pm.
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Winnie – The – Pooh
Winnie – The – Pooh
Wednesday, September 17, 2025    
10:30 am – 11:30 am
Firehouse Cultural Center
  • Field Trip Performances
Meet Pooh-Bear, Piglet, Eeyore, Rabbit, Owl, Kanga & Roo in this charming new adaptation of A.A. Milne's original 1926 book filled with music, audience interaction, and stories of friendship. *FOR GRADES K-5* Wed. Sept. 17, 2025 at 10:30 am.
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Try Your Hand, at Pottery, a One-Time Art Experience - Sept. 19
Try Your Hand, at Pottery, a One-Time Art Experience - Sept. 19
Friday, September 19, 2025    
6:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Firehouse Cultural Center
  • Workshops & Classes
Pottery Workshop: Learn about basic clay types, tools, and techniques. Hand-build a piece using techniques like pinching or slab work. You create one-of-a-kind Art, with surface decoration techniques like textures or carving & glazing. You'll leave your piece behind for firing FCC will contact you when they’re ready for pickup. All materials supplied. Fri. Sept. 19 from 6:00 – 8:30 pm.
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Prescription: Murder
Prescription: Murder
Friday, September 19, 2025    
7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Firehouse Cultural Center
  • Center Stage
Before Columbo became a legendary TV detective, he made his stage debut in this gripping psychological thriller. Prescription: Murder introduces audiences to the cunning Lieutenant Columbo as he unravels a sophisticated murder plot masterminded by a suave, brilliant psychiatrist and his mistress. What begins as the perfect crime slowly unravels under Columbo’s seemingly disarming demeanor and sharp intellect. Opening Night, Friday, September 19.
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Prescription: Murder
Prescription: Murder
Saturday, September 20, 2025    
7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Firehouse Cultural Center
  • Center Stage
Before Columbo became a legendary TV detective, he made his stage debut in this gripping psychological thriller. Prescription: Murder introduces audiences to the cunning Lieutenant Columbo as he unravels a sophisticated murder plot masterminded by a suave, brilliant psychiatrist and his mistress. What begins as the perfect crime slowly unravels under Columbo’s seemingly disarming demeanor and sharp intellect. Saturday, September 20 @7:30 p.m.
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Prescription: Murder
Prescription: Murder
Sunday, September 21, 2025    
3:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Firehouse Cultural Center
  • Center Stage
Before Columbo became a legendary TV detective, he made his stage debut in this gripping psychological thriller. Prescription: Murder introduces audiences to the cunning Lieutenant Columbo as he unravels a sophisticated murder plot masterminded by a suave, brilliant psychiatrist and his mistress. What begins as the perfect crime slowly unravels under Columbo’s seemingly disarming demeanor and sharp intellect. Sunday, September 21 @3:00 p.m.
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Glass Fusing Workshop - Sept. 23
Glass Fusing Workshop - Sept. 23
Tuesday, September 23, 2025    
10:00 am – 11:30 am
Firehouse Cultural Center
  • Workshops & Classes
Be the artist and create your own butterfly, cactus garden, or flowers. Choose the pattern and colors, and make it unique. This 4x6 pieceof glass will brighten any room and is a great alternative if you don’thave a green thumb. All materials are included, and all skill levels are welcome. Tuesday, September 23 from 10:00 – 11:30 am.
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Try Your Hand, at Pottery, a One-Time Art Experience - Sept. 24
Try Your Hand, at Pottery, a One-Time Art Experience - Sept. 24
Wednesday, September 24, 2025    
6:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Firehouse Cultural Center
  • Workshops & Classes
Pottery Workshop: Learn about basic clay types, tools, and techniques. Hand-build a piece using techniques like pinching or slab work. You create one-of-a-kind Art, with surface decoration techniques like textures or carving & glazing. You'll leave your piece behind for firing FCC will contact you when they’re ready for pickup. All materials supplied. Wed. Sept. 24 from 6:00 – 8:30 pm.
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Intro to the Pottery Wheel
Intro to the Pottery Wheel
Thursday, September 25, 2025 – Thursday, October 23, 2025    
9:30 am – 12:00 pm
Firehouse Cultural Center
  • Workshops & Classes
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, 9:30am until 12:00pm Sept. 25th – Oct. 23
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Prescription: Murder
Prescription: Murder
Friday, September 26, 2025    
7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Firehouse Cultural Center
  • Center Stage
Before Columbo became a legendary TV detective, he made his stage debut in this gripping psychological thriller. Prescription: Murder introduces audiences to the cunning Lieutenant Columbo as he unravels a sophisticated murder plot masterminded by a suave, brilliant psychiatrist and his mistress. What begins as the perfect crime slowly unravels under Columbo’s seemingly disarming demeanor and sharp intellect. Friday, September 26, 7:30 pm.
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Glass Fusing Workshop - Sept. 27
Glass Fusing Workshop - Sept. 27
Saturday, September 27, 2025    
2:00 pm – 3:30 pm
Firehouse Cultural Center
  • Workshops & Classes
Be the artist and create your own butterfly, cactus garden, or flowers.Choose the pattern and colors, and make it unique. This 4x6 pieceof glass will brighten any room and is a great alternative if you don’thave a green thumb. All materials are included, and all skill levels are welcome. Saturday, Sept. 27 from 2:00 – 3:30 pm.
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Prescription: Murder
Prescription: Murder
Saturday, September 27, 2025    
7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Firehouse Cultural Center
  • Center Stage
Before Columbo became a legendary TV detective, he made his stage debut in this gripping psychological thriller. Prescription: Murder introduces audiences to the cunning Lieutenant Columbo as he unravels a sophisticated murder plot masterminded by a suave, brilliant psychiatrist and his mistress. What begins as the perfect crime slowly unravels under Columbo’s seemingly disarming demeanor and sharp intellect. Saturday, September 27, 7:30 pm.
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Prescription: Murder
Prescription: Murder
Sunday, September 28, 2025    
3:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Firehouse Cultural Center
  • Center Stage
Before Columbo became a legendary TV detective, he made his stage debut in this gripping psychological thriller. Prescription: Murder introduces audiences to the cunning Lieutenant Columbo as he unravels a sophisticated murder plot masterminded by a suave, brilliant psychiatrist and his mistress. What begins as the perfect crime slowly unravels under Columbo’s seemingly disarming demeanor and sharp intellect. Sunday, September 28 @3:00 p.m.
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Opera Tampa at The Firehouse Cultural Center
Opera Tampa at The Firehouse Cultural Center
Monday, September 29, 2025    
2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Firehouse Cultural Center
  • Center Stage
Reserve a Seat for this up-close and entertaining compilation of singing extraordinaire! Enjoy bits of performances past and yet to be. Space is Limited! FREE EVENT. Monday, Sept. 29th at 2:00 pm.
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Open Pottery Studio - A.M. Thursdays
Open Pottery Studio - A.M. Thursdays
Thursday, October 2, 2025 – Sunday, November 2, 2025    
9:30 am – 12:00 pm
Firehouse Cultural Center
  • Adult Pottery
  • Workshops & Classes
Welcome to our Open Pottery Studio – a supervised, creative space where potters of all skill levels can explore, practice, and perfect their craft. This monitored environment ensures safety and support while offering access to professional-grade tools, wheels, and kilns. Whether you are hand-building, throwing, or glazing, our staff is available during all open studio hours to assist, answer questions, and maintain a safe, respectful studio atmosphere. Must have class experience to attend. Thursdays: 9:30am – Noon. Adults. Book March 2025 - December 2025.
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Open Pottery Studio - Thursday Evening
Open Pottery Studio - Thursday Evening
Thursday, October 2, 2025 – Sunday, November 2, 2025    
6:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Firehouse Cultural Center
  • Adult Pottery
  • Workshops & Classes
Welcome to our Open Pottery Studio – a supervised, creative space where potters of all skill levels can explore, practice, and perfect their craft. This monitored environment ensures safety and support while offering access to professional-grade tools, wheels, and kilns. Whether you are hand-building, throwing, or glazing, our staff is available during all open studio hours to assist, answer questions, and maintain a safe, respectful studio atmosphere. Must have class experience to attend. Thursdays: 6:00 – 8:30 pm, Adults. Book from April 2025 - Dec 2025.
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Girl's Night Out: Comedy
Girl's Night Out: Comedy
Friday, October 3, 2025    
7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Firehouse Cultural Center
  • Center Stage
Girl's Night Out: Headliner Helen Keaney with friends Larry Venturino and Trish Keating. Helen Keaney began her career in New York City where she honed her comedy skills at The Boston Comedy Club and The Comic Strip. She caught the attention of television executives, landing a job co-hosting "Short Attention Span Theater" on Comedy Central. Larry regularly performs at clubs, theaters, and private events across the country. Trish is a stand-up comedian, teacher, actor and crazy Aunt! Seen on NBC, FOX, HSN and CBS. Join us Friday, Oct 3 at 7:30 pm.
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Serenading the Moon
Serenading the Moon
Saturday, October 4, 2025    
7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Firehouse Cultural Center
  • Center Stage
  • Center Stage Music
From the girl groups of the early 60's to Surf music, the British Invasion, California Folk Rock and Motown to R&B, Soul, Disco, Classic Rock, New Wave and Punk of the 70's leading into the 80's pop tunes from the MTV era and on to 90's alternative rock and the modern sounds of the millennium ... Serenading The Moon's talented line-up of musicians take you through time with music stories. Come out and join us at the Firehouse Center Stage on Sat. Oct. 4th at 7:30 pm to listen to Serenading the Moon.
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Events on Tuesday, September 2, 2025
Open Pottery Studio - A.M. Tuesdays
Open Pottery Studio - A.M. Tuesdays
2 Sep 25
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Events on Thursday, September 4, 2025
Open Pottery Studio - A.M. Thursdays
Open Pottery Studio - A.M. Thursdays
4 Sep 25
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Kids Theater Program in partnership with Patel Conservatory Straz
Kids Theater Program in partnership with Patel Conservatory Straz
4 Sep 25
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Open Pottery Studio - Thursday Evening
Open Pottery Studio - Thursday Evening
4 Sep 25
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Events on Friday, September 5, 2025
Try Your Hand, at Pottery, a One-Time Art Experience - Sept. 5
Try Your Hand, at Pottery, a One-Time Art Experience - Sept. 5
5 Sep 25
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Comedy — Dean Napolitano and Jeff Klein
Comedy — Dean Napolitano and Jeff Klein
5 Sep 25
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Events on Saturday, September 6, 2025
Introduction to Hand Building
Introduction to Hand Building
6 Sep 25
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Roger Bartlett and the Quantum Mechanics
Roger Bartlett and the Quantum Mechanics
6 Sep 25
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Events on Monday, September 8, 2025
Paint it Your Way: Watercolor Or Acrylic
Paint it Your Way: Watercolor Or Acrylic
8 Sep 25
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Events on Wednesday, September 10, 2025
Try Your Hand, at Pottery, a One-Time Art Experience - Sept. 10
Try Your Hand, at Pottery, a One-Time Art Experience - Sept. 10
10 Sep 25
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Events on Wednesday, September 17, 2025
Winnie – The – Pooh
Winnie – The – Pooh
17 Sep 25
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Events on Friday, September 19, 2025
Try Your Hand, at Pottery, a One-Time Art Experience - Sept. 19
Try Your Hand, at Pottery, a One-Time Art Experience - Sept. 19
19 Sep 25
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Prescription: Murder
Prescription: Murder
19 Sep 25
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Events on Saturday, September 20, 2025
Prescription: Murder
Prescription: Murder
20 Sep 25
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Events on Sunday, September 21, 2025
Prescription: Murder
Prescription: Murder
21 Sep 25
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Events on Tuesday, September 23, 2025
Glass Fusing Workshop - Sept. 23
Glass Fusing Workshop - Sept. 23
23 Sep 25
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Events on Wednesday, September 24, 2025
Try Your Hand, at Pottery, a One-Time Art Experience - Sept. 24
Try Your Hand, at Pottery, a One-Time Art Experience - Sept. 24
24 Sep 25
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Events on Thursday, September 25, 2025
Intro to the Pottery Wheel
Intro to the Pottery Wheel
25 Sep 25
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Events on Friday, September 26, 2025
Prescription: Murder
Prescription: Murder
26 Sep 25
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Events on Saturday, September 27, 2025
Glass Fusing Workshop - Sept. 27
Glass Fusing Workshop - Sept. 27
27 Sep 25
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Prescription: Murder
Prescription: Murder
27 Sep 25
Ruskin
Events on Sunday, September 28, 2025
Prescription: Murder
Prescription: Murder
28 Sep 25
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Events on Monday, September 29, 2025
Opera Tampa at The Firehouse Cultural Center
Opera Tampa at The Firehouse Cultural Center
29 Sep 25
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Events on Thursday, October 2, 2025
Open Pottery Studio - A.M. Thursdays
Open Pottery Studio - A.M. Thursdays
2 Oct 25
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Open Pottery Studio - Thursday Evening
Open Pottery Studio - Thursday Evening
2 Oct 25
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Events on Friday, October 3, 2025
Girl's Night Out: Comedy
Girl's Night Out: Comedy
3 Oct 25
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Events on Saturday, October 4, 2025
Serenading the Moon
Serenading the Moon
4 Oct 25
Ruskin

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