Events – 26 Jul 25

05/10/2025  – 08/09/2025

10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Art Play Date – TMA@Firehouse - Select Saturdays
Art Play Date – TMA@Firehouse – Select Saturdays
Firehouse Cultural Center, 101 1st Ave NE, Ruskin FL

Each Art Play Date Session is a stand-alone session for caregiver and child artist to play with materials and create a collaborative project. This class is on select Saturdays, May 10 through Aug 9 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm at Firehouse Cultural Center.

05/13/2025  – 08/26/2025

6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
TMA Workshop - Teen Workshop - Select Tuesdays
TMA Workshop – Teen Workshop – Select Tuesdays
Firehouse Cultural Center, 101 1st Ave NE, Ruskin FL

Teen artists will explore a variety of mediums and work closely with innovative local teaching artists. With mentorship and socialization at the forefront, they’ll learn about different paths in art while developing their skills and experimenting with new techniques.
Supplies Included. This class is select Tuesdays, 6-8 PM, May 13, May 27, Aug 5, Aug 26 at the Firehouse Cultural Center.

05/24/2025  – 08/23/2025

10:00 am – 1:00 pm
Remix TMA@Firehouse
Remix TMA@Firehouse
Firehouse Cultural Center, 101 1st Ave NE, Ruskin FL

Remix* TMA@Firehouse: Remix is a series of make-and-take art workshops for adults inspired by the Museum’s current exhibitions with a new project every month. Workshops are designed to be enjoyed by participants of any skill level and all materials are provided. Attend class at The Firehouse Cultural Center. Ages 18 and up. May 24 through Aug 23, 10:00 am to 1:00 pm. (4 classes).

06/02/2025  – 08/08/2025

8:30 am – 3:30 pm
Imagine, Explore, Discover! Summer Camp 2025
Imagine, Explore, Discover! Summer Camp 2025
Firehouse Cultural Center, 101 1st Ave NE, Ruskin FL

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.

07/01/2025  – 08/01/2025

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

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.

07/03/2025  – 08/03/2025

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

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.

07/03/2025  – 08/03/2025

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

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.

07/20/2025  – 07/27/2025

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

This series of classes is an introduction to the unique world of wire-wrapped jewelry. Use a variety of jewelry-making tools, wire, and metals to manipulate wire into shapes, create strength and texture, and understand and incorporate beads and other embellishments into your designs. All inspired by the many symbolic forms and shapes in the Art of Coptic Egypt exhibition. Sundays, 1 – 4 pm. July 20, July 27, August 8. (3 classes)

07/21/2025  – 07/28/2025

1:30 pm – 3:30 pm
Try Your Hand at Landscape, A 2 Time Experience – July 21 and July 28
Try Your Hand at Landscape, A 2 Time Experience – July 21 and July 28
Firehouse Cultural Center, 101 1st Ave NE, Ruskin FL

Create the Landscape of your imagination: Use references to build dimensional mountains, fields, and meadows. Explore atmosphere through color and shape. Develop techniques to evoke emotions in your scenery. Evoke a specific atmosphere in landscape. Instructor: Helen Solomon. All material included, beginners are welcome. July 21 and July 28: 1:30 – 3:30 pm.

07/26/2025

2:00 pm – 3:30 pm
Try Your Hand Metal Art, a onetime Experience: July 26
Try Your Hand Metal Art, a onetime Experience: July 26
Firehouse Cultural Center, 101 1st Ave NE, Ruskin FL

Create one-of-a-kind jewelry using pre-cut copper, brass, and sterling silver. Instructor. Kate Hamilton will teach you how to texture, rivet, and assemble your own bracelet, pendant, earrings, or keychain. Limited to 6 students per class. Sat. July 26, 2:00 – 3:30 pm.

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TBone Hamilton & the Blues All Stars featuring Bryan Lee
Saturday, November 3, 2018    
7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Bassist/Leader Tom “TBone” Hamilton and the Blues All Stars return to the Firehouse featuring Braille Blues Daddy Bryan Lee. The Blues All Stars include: Thomas Hamilton – Bass & Vocals, Jon Puhl – Guitar, Bob Menzies – Drums, and Bryan Lee – Guitar & Vocals. They are some of the area’s best blues musicians.
Comedy & Magic: Geoff Williams
Sunday, November 4, 2018    
3:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Geoff Williams, award winning magician, presents a sleight-of-hand illusion, family-oriented comedy with lots of audience participation. Bring the kids, bring the grandparents. Loads of fun for all!
Florida Treasures
Tuesday, November 6, 2018 – Wednesday, November 7, 2018    
10:45 am
Two tourists find a trunk of artifacts and travel back in time through 500 years of Florida History in this lively comic play.
Comedy Night
Friday, November 9, 2018    
7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Veteran Stand Up Comedian, G. David Howard has left a trail of laughter from Las Vegas to Atlantic City and along the Florida’s West Coast Comedy Scene. Laugh until your face hurts with G. David Howard.
Mitch Woods R&B
Saturday, November 10, 2018    
7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Mitch Woods delivers a masterclass in piano blues that opens with the classic Crescent City stylings of “Solid Gold Cadillac” and relentlessly delivers blues and R&B of the highest order.
Musical Discovery Lecture Series
Tuesday, November 13, 2018    
10:30 am – 12:00 pm
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.
13 Nov
Tuesday, November 13, 2018    
7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Harassment, like its more violent cousin, rape, is about power & control: Is the power and control of laws and workplace zero tolerance the best way to curb it… Is it possible to have a real societal breakthrough on the issue? With the behavioral basis being power, will we see more harassment of men as women continue to move up the ranks of business and politics…? Join us for this lively Panel Discussion with Q & A
Family Holiday Concert
Saturday, December 1, 2018    
1:00 pm – 3:30 pm
5th Annual Family Holiday Fun Day and Concert • FREE! • Santa • Music • Art Activities
Events on Saturday, November 3, 2018
Events on Sunday, November 4, 2018
Events on Tuesday, November 6, 2018
Florida Treasures
6 Nov 18
Ruskin
Events on Friday, November 9, 2018
Comedy Night
9 Nov 18
Ruskin
Events on Saturday, November 10, 2018
Mitch Woods R&B
10 Nov 18
Ruskin
Events on Tuesday, November 13, 2018
Events on Saturday, December 1, 2018
Family Holiday Concert
1 Dec 18
Ruskin