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- Firehouse Cultural Center
101 1st Ave NE, Ruskin FL 33570
Firehouse Events
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1:30 PM - Paint it Your Way: Watercolor Or Acrylic
1:00 PM - Youth Art Class: Ages 5 to 9: Feb 24
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6:00 PM - Figure Drawing
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1:00 PM - Youth Art Class: Ages 10 and up: March 3
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1:00 PM - Youth Art Class: Ages 5 to 9: Mar. 10
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6:00 PM - Figure Drawing
7:30 PM - TBone Hamilton Band
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6:00 PM - Fundraiser for Scholarships
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1:00 PM - Youth Art Class: Ages 5 to 9: Mar. 24
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7:30 PM - Doug Deming & The Jewel Tones
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Monday, February 23, 2026 – Monday, March 30, 2026
1:30 pm – 3:30 pm
Whether you're a complete beginner or have some painting experience, this class offers an enriching journey tailored to your pace and interests. Choose the medium that suits you—watercolor or acrylic—and unlock your creative potential. Instructor: Michael Parker. Mondays, Feb 23 – March 30, 2026, Six (6) week class. Time: 1:30 – 3:30 pm.
Tuesday, February 24, 2026
7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Blues Beatles is a Blues band that mixes the melodies of the Beatles with traditional Blues arrangements, a mix that has been winning in Brazil, USA and Europe. And they always become an "instant sensation" everywhere they go and play: New York City, Las Vegas, Chicago, Memphis, Orlando, Charlotte, Montgomery, Chattanooga, Aarhus, Randers, Esbjerg, Brasilia, Goiânia, Rio de Janeiro, São Paulo, Belo Horizonte among other ... it´s a long list!
Tuesday, Feb. 24, 2026 at 7:30 - 9:30 pm.
Thursday, February 26, 2026 – Friday, February 27, 2026
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. Second and Fourth Thursday of the month in 2026, 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm. Age 18+. Begins Thursday, January 8, 2026.
Headliner Rene Bray will be joined by featured comic Flip Orley on Friday, March 6, 2026. Brought to you by Road Comics Adventures and The Firehouse Cultural Center. This is stand-up at its most dangerous and exciting — comedy created live, in the moment, and driven by the audience. Don't miss this great show!
Thursday, March 12, 2026 – Friday, March 13, 2026
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. Second and Fourth Thursday of the month in 2026, 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm. Age 18+. Begins Thursday, January 8, 2026.
Sunday, March 15, 2026 – Sunday, March 29, 2026
1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Adults 55+ | Beginner-Intermediate Level | Students will create mosaic pendants, transform artwork and photos into necklaces, and learn metal texturing and stamping. Each session will guide you in creating your own unique, wearable pieces of art!
Sundays | 1:00 – 4:00 PM Class Dates | Mar 15– 29 (3 classes).
Saturday, March 21, 2026
6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
$1,500.00
WE ARE BACK! SAVE THE DATE! FUNDRAISER FOR SCHOLARSHIPS! A NIGHT IN THE BIG EASY featuring THE JAZZ PHOOLS. Serving up New Orleans, Dixieland and Zydeco Jazz. Saturday, March 21, 2026, 6:00 - 9:00 pm. Benefiting the Firehouse Cultural Center Scholarships and No Fee Programming. Click through to Book Your Tickets, or call 813-645-7651.
Saturday, March 21, 2026
6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
$75.00
SAVE THE DATE! FUNDRAISER FOR SCHOLARSHIPS! Individual Seat tickets for A NIGHT IN THE BIG EASY featuring THE JAZZ PHOOLS. Serving up New Orleans, Dixieland and Zydeco Jazz. Saturday, March 21, 2026, 6:00 - 9:00 pm. Benefiting the Firehouse Cultural Center Scholarships and No Fee Programming. Click through to Book Your Individual Outdoor Seating Tickets, or call 813-645-7651.
Thursday, March 26, 2026 – Thursday, April 23, 2026
9:30 am – 12:00 pm
$180.00 - $200.00
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, March 26 – April 23 (5 weeks).
Thursday, March 26, 2026 – Friday, March 27, 2026
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. Second and Fourth Thursday of the month in 2026, 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm. Age 18+. Begins Thursday, January 8, 2026.
Saturday, March 28, 2026
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, March 28, 2026 at 7:30 pm.

Help Create a Mosaic Mural on The Firehouse
/in Community /by Elaine SimmonsThe Firehouse Cultural Center and South Hillsborough County residents worked together with Cero Design to create and install an extraordinary mosaic on the exterior of the Firehouse Cultural Center, completed in one week.
Thanks to all of our contributors!
Thank you for your “cracking good” support!
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