Special Events

Upcoming Special Events


	
	
        
             
                05/02/2026 

                
3:00 pm – 5:30 pm
                
            
            

                      Art Gallery & Reception: William Talenti

Firehouse Cultural Center, 101 1st Ave NE, Ruskin FL

                 Art Gallery & Reception in the Firehouse Annex Building. William Talenti’s latest series, Transformação

Saturday, May 2  from 3:00 – 5:00 pm.

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Today

Mon

Tue

Wed

Thu

Fri

Sat

Sun

1:30 PM - Paint it Your Way: Watercolor Or Acrylic

1:00 PM - Youth Art Class: Ages 5 to 9: Feb 24

7:30 PM - The Blues Beatles Band: They Play Beatles Songs With Blues Twist

6:00 PM - Figure Drawing

1:00 PM - Youth Art Class: Ages 10 and up: March 3

7:30 PM - Center Stage Comedy: Rene Bray and Flip Orley

1:00 PM - Youth Art Class: Ages 5 to 9: Mar. 10

6:00 PM - Figure Drawing

10:30 AM - Homeschool: Decoupage Shells Workshop

1:00 PM - Seaglass Resin Jewelry

7:30 PM - TBone Hamilton Band

1:00 PM - Studio 55 | Jewelry Sampler | TMA@Firehouse

6:00 PM - Fundraiser for Scholarships

6:00 PM - Fundraiser for Scholarships: Individual Seating Page

1:00 PM - Youth Art Class: Ages 5 to 9: Mar. 24

9:30 AM - Intro to the Pottery Wheel

6:00 PM - Figure Drawing

7:30 PM - Doug Deming & The Jewel Tones

1:00 PM - Youth Art Class: Ages 10 and up: March 31

Paint it Your Way: Watercolor Or Acrylic

Monday, February 23, 2026 – Monday, March 30, 2026

1:30 pm – 3:30 pm

Firehouse Cultural Center

Workshops & Classes

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.

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Youth Art Class: Ages 5 to 9: Feb 24

Tuesday, February 24, 2026

1:00 pm – 2:30 pm

Firehouse Cultural Center

Kids Page
Workshops & Classes

Youth Art Class: Ages 5 to 9, Come explore exciting new ways to create in this hands-on art class designed for young artists. Tues, Feb. 24 from 1:00 – 2:30 pm.

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The Blues Beatles Band: They Play Beatles Songs With Blues Twist

Tuesday, February 24, 2026

7:30 pm – 9:30 pm

Firehouse Cultural Center

Center Stage
Center Stage Music

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.

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Figure Drawing

Thursday, February 26, 2026 – Friday, February 27, 2026

6:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Firehouse Cultural Center

Figure Drawing Group
Workshops & Classes

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.

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Youth Art Class: Ages 10 and up: March 3

Tuesday, March 3, 2026

1:00 pm – 2:30 pm

Firehouse Cultural Center

Kids Page
Workshops & Classes

Youth Art Class: Ages 10 and up, Come explore exciting new ways to create in this hands-on art class designed for young artists. Tues, Mar 3 from 1:00 – 2:30 pm.

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Center Stage Comedy: Rene Bray and Flip Orley

Friday, March 6, 2026

7:30 pm – 9:30 pm

Firehouse Cultural Center

Center Stage

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!

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Youth Art Class: Ages 5 to 9: Mar. 10

Tuesday, March 10, 2026

1:00 pm – 2:30 pm

Firehouse Cultural Center

Kids Page
Workshops & Classes

Youth Art Class: Ages 5 to 9, Come explore exciting new ways to create in this hands-on art class designed for young artists. Tues, Mar 10 from 1:00 – 2:30 pm.

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Figure Drawing

Thursday, March 12, 2026 – Friday, March 13, 2026

6:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Firehouse Cultural Center

Figure Drawing Group
Workshops & Classes

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Homeschool: Decoupage Shells Workshop

Friday, March 13, 2026

10:30 am – 12:00 pm

Firehouse Cultural Center

Kids Page
Workshops & Classes

Make your own decoupage shells to use as ornaments, trinket dishes or soap dishes. A wide choice of designs will be offered. Includes all tools and supplies needed to make two shells. Friday, March 13 from 10:30 am – 12:00 pm.

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Seaglass Resin Jewelry

Friday, March 13, 2026

1:00 pm – 2:30 pm

Firehouse Cultural Center

Workshops & Classes

In this class for adults, you'll learn how to set seaglass into bezel pendants using resin. You'll also have a choice of beads, shells and dried flower options and will make 3 pieces of jewelry. Friday, March 13 1:00 pm.

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TBone Hamilton Band

Saturday, March 14, 2026

7:30 pm – 9:30 pm

Firehouse Cultural Center

Center Stage
Center Stage Music

T-Bone Hamilton returns with the T-Bone Hamilton Band — celebrating twelve incredible years of music, memories, and momentum at the Firehouse Cultural Center. Join us! SATURDAY, March 14, 2026, 7:30 p.m.

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Studio 55 | Jewelry Sampler | TMA@Firehouse

Sunday, March 15, 2026 – Sunday, March 29, 2026

1:00 pm – 4:00 pm

Firehouse Cultural Center

TMA-Workshops
Workshops & Classes

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).

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Fundraiser for Scholarships

Saturday, March 21, 2026

6:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Firehouse Cultural Center

Center Stage
Special Events

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.

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Fundraiser for Scholarships: Individual Seating Page

Saturday, March 21, 2026

6:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Firehouse Cultural Center

Center Stage
Special Events

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.

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Youth Art Class: Ages 5 to 9: Mar. 24

Tuesday, March 24, 2026

1:00 pm – 2:30 pm

Firehouse Cultural Center

Kids Page
Workshops & Classes

Youth Art Class: Ages 5 to 9, Come explore exciting new ways to create in this hands-on art class designed for young artists. Tues, Mar 24 from 1:00 – 2:30 pm.

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Intro to the Pottery Wheel

Thursday, March 26, 2026 – Thursday, April 23, 2026

9:30 am – 12:00 pm

$180.00 - $200.00

Firehouse Cultural Center

Adult Ceramics
Adult Pottery
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, 9:30 am until 12:00 pm, March 26 – April 23 (5 weeks).

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Figure Drawing

Thursday, March 26, 2026 – Friday, March 27, 2026

6:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Firehouse Cultural Center

Figure Drawing Group
Workshops & Classes

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Doug Deming & The Jewel Tones

Saturday, March 28, 2026

7:30 pm – 9:30 pm

Firehouse Cultural Center

Center Stage
Center Stage Music

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.

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Youth Art Class: Ages 10 and up: March 31

Tuesday, March 31, 2026

1:00 pm – 2:30 pm

Firehouse Cultural Center

Kids Page
Workshops & Classes

Youth Art Class: Ages 10 and up, Come explore exciting new ways to create in this hands-on art class designed for young artists. Tues, Mar 31 from 1:00 – 2:30 pm.

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Events on Monday, February 23, 2026

Paint it Your Way: Watercolor Or Acrylic

23 Feb 26

Ruskin

Events on Tuesday, February 24, 2026

Youth Art Class: Ages 5 to 9: Feb 24

24 Feb 26

Ruskin

The Blues Beatles Band: They Play Beatles Songs With Blues Twist

24 Feb 26

Ruskin

Events on Thursday, February 26, 2026

Figure Drawing

26 Feb 26

Ruskin

Events on Tuesday, March 3, 2026

Youth Art Class: Ages 10 and up: March 3

3 Mar 26

Ruskin

Events on Friday, March 6, 2026

Center Stage Comedy: Rene Bray and Flip Orley

6 Mar 26

Ruskin

Events on Tuesday, March 10, 2026

Youth Art Class: Ages 5 to 9: Mar. 10

10 Mar 26

Ruskin

Events on Thursday, March 12, 2026

Figure Drawing

12 Mar 26

Ruskin

Events on Friday, March 13, 2026

Homeschool: Decoupage Shells Workshop

13 Mar 26

Ruskin

Seaglass Resin Jewelry

13 Mar 26

Ruskin

Events on Saturday, March 14, 2026

TBone Hamilton Band

14 Mar 26

Ruskin

Events on Sunday, March 15, 2026

Studio 55 | Jewelry Sampler | TMA@Firehouse

15 Mar 26

Ruskin

Events on Saturday, March 21, 2026

Fundraiser for Scholarships

21 Mar 26

Ruskin

Fundraiser for Scholarships: Individual Seating Page

21 Mar 26

Ruskin

Events on Tuesday, March 24, 2026

Youth Art Class: Ages 5 to 9: Mar. 24

24 Mar 26

Ruskin

Events on Thursday, March 26, 2026

Intro to the Pottery Wheel

26 Mar 26

Ruskin

Figure Drawing

26 Mar 26

Ruskin

Events on Saturday, March 28, 2026

Doug Deming & The Jewel Tones

28 Mar 26

Ruskin

Events on Tuesday, March 31, 2026

Youth Art Class: Ages 10 and up: March 31

31 Mar 26

Ruskin

Events & Programs

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
Intro to the Pottery Wheel
Mar 26, 2026 – Apr 23, 2026
Paint it Your Way: Watercolor Or Acrylic
Apr 6, 2026 – May 11, 2026
Figure Drawing
Apr 23, 2026 – Apr 24, 2026
Gospel Soul Jam: Maurice Allen
Apr 26, 2026
Youth Art Class: Ages 10 and up: April 28
Apr 28, 2026
Center Stage Comedy: James Yon & Friends
May 1, 2026
Art Gallery & Reception: William Talenti
May 2, 2026
ALL EVENTS

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Firehouse Events

Today

Mon

Tue

Wed

Thu

Fri

Sat

Sun

1:30 PM - Paint it Your Way: Watercolor Or Acrylic

1:00 PM - Youth Art Class: Ages 5 to 9: Feb 24

7:30 PM - The Blues Beatles Band: They Play Beatles Songs With Blues Twist

6:00 PM - Figure Drawing

1:00 PM - Youth Art Class: Ages 10 and up: March 3

7:30 PM - Center Stage Comedy: Rene Bray and Flip Orley

1:00 PM - Youth Art Class: Ages 5 to 9: Mar. 10

6:00 PM - Figure Drawing

10:30 AM - Homeschool: Decoupage Shells Workshop

1:00 PM - Seaglass Resin Jewelry

7:30 PM - TBone Hamilton Band

1:00 PM - Studio 55 | Jewelry Sampler | TMA@Firehouse

6:00 PM - Fundraiser for Scholarships

6:00 PM - Fundraiser for Scholarships: Individual Seating Page

1:00 PM - Youth Art Class: Ages 5 to 9: Mar. 24

9:30 AM - Intro to the Pottery Wheel

6:00 PM - Figure Drawing

7:30 PM - Doug Deming & The Jewel Tones

1:00 PM - Youth Art Class: Ages 10 and up: March 31

Paint it Your Way: Watercolor Or Acrylic

Monday, February 23, 2026 – Monday, March 30, 2026

1:30 pm – 3:30 pm

Firehouse Cultural Center

Workshops & Classes

More Info

Youth Art Class: Ages 5 to 9: Feb 24

Tuesday, February 24, 2026

1:00 pm – 2:30 pm

Firehouse Cultural Center

Kids Page
Workshops & Classes

Youth Art Class: Ages 5 to 9, Come explore exciting new ways to create in this hands-on art class designed for young artists. Tues, Feb. 24 from 1:00 – 2:30 pm.

More Info

The Blues Beatles Band: They Play Beatles Songs With Blues Twist

Tuesday, February 24, 2026

7:30 pm – 9:30 pm

Firehouse Cultural Center

Center Stage
Center Stage Music

More Info

Figure Drawing

Thursday, February 26, 2026 – Friday, February 27, 2026

6:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Firehouse Cultural Center

Figure Drawing Group
Workshops & Classes

More Info

Youth Art Class: Ages 10 and up: March 3

Tuesday, March 3, 2026

1:00 pm – 2:30 pm

Firehouse Cultural Center

Kids Page
Workshops & Classes

Youth Art Class: Ages 10 and up, Come explore exciting new ways to create in this hands-on art class designed for young artists. Tues, Mar 3 from 1:00 – 2:30 pm.

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Center Stage Comedy: Rene Bray and Flip Orley

Friday, March 6, 2026

7:30 pm – 9:30 pm

Firehouse Cultural Center

Center Stage

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Youth Art Class: Ages 5 to 9: Mar. 10

Tuesday, March 10, 2026

1:00 pm – 2:30 pm

Firehouse Cultural Center

Kids Page
Workshops & Classes

Youth Art Class: Ages 5 to 9, Come explore exciting new ways to create in this hands-on art class designed for young artists. Tues, Mar 10 from 1:00 – 2:30 pm.

More Info

Figure Drawing

Thursday, March 12, 2026 – Friday, March 13, 2026

6:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Firehouse Cultural Center

Figure Drawing Group
Workshops & Classes

More Info

Homeschool: Decoupage Shells Workshop

Friday, March 13, 2026

10:30 am – 12:00 pm

Firehouse Cultural Center

Kids Page
Workshops & Classes

More Info

Seaglass Resin Jewelry

Friday, March 13, 2026

1:00 pm – 2:30 pm

Firehouse Cultural Center

Workshops & Classes

More Info

TBone Hamilton Band

Saturday, March 14, 2026

7:30 pm – 9:30 pm

Firehouse Cultural Center

Center Stage
Center Stage Music

More Info

Studio 55 | Jewelry Sampler | TMA@Firehouse

Sunday, March 15, 2026 – Sunday, March 29, 2026

1:00 pm – 4:00 pm

Firehouse Cultural Center

TMA-Workshops
Workshops & Classes

More Info

Fundraiser for Scholarships

Saturday, March 21, 2026

6:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Firehouse Cultural Center

Center Stage
Special Events

More Info

Fundraiser for Scholarships: Individual Seating Page

Saturday, March 21, 2026

6:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Firehouse Cultural Center

Center Stage
Special Events

More Info

Youth Art Class: Ages 5 to 9: Mar. 24

Tuesday, March 24, 2026

1:00 pm – 2:30 pm

Firehouse Cultural Center

Kids Page
Workshops & Classes

Youth Art Class: Ages 5 to 9, Come explore exciting new ways to create in this hands-on art class designed for young artists. Tues, Mar 24 from 1:00 – 2:30 pm.

More Info

Intro to the Pottery Wheel

Thursday, March 26, 2026 – Thursday, April 23, 2026

9:30 am – 12:00 pm

$180.00 - $200.00

Firehouse Cultural Center

Adult Ceramics
Adult Pottery
Workshops & Classes

More Info Book Now!

Figure Drawing

Thursday, March 26, 2026 – Friday, March 27, 2026

6:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Firehouse Cultural Center

Figure Drawing Group
Workshops & Classes

More Info

Doug Deming & The Jewel Tones

Saturday, March 28, 2026

7:30 pm – 9:30 pm

Firehouse Cultural Center

Center Stage
Center Stage Music

More Info

Youth Art Class: Ages 10 and up: March 31

Tuesday, March 31, 2026

1:00 pm – 2:30 pm

Firehouse Cultural Center

Kids Page
Workshops & Classes

Youth Art Class: Ages 10 and up, Come explore exciting new ways to create in this hands-on art class designed for young artists. Tues, Mar 31 from 1:00 – 2:30 pm.

More Info

Events on Monday, February 23, 2026

Paint it Your Way: Watercolor Or Acrylic

23 Feb 26

Ruskin

Events on Tuesday, February 24, 2026

Youth Art Class: Ages 5 to 9: Feb 24

24 Feb 26

Ruskin

The Blues Beatles Band: They Play Beatles Songs With Blues Twist

24 Feb 26

Ruskin