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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David Gerald: Blues Rocker
Sunday, May 5, 2019    
3:00 pm – 5:00 pm
David Gerald’s new album, N2U, was released in April 2018. “Hands down, one of the top blues musicians of our era! David Gerald brings the heart of the legendary blues across the strings on his guitar.” Ken Heath, Director of Community and Economic Development, Marion, VA
Jewelry Making
Monday, May 6, 2019 – Wednesday, May 29, 2019    
10:00 am – 12:30 pm
New! Jewelry: Intro to Metalwork and Torch-Fired Enamel. Learn how to do basic soldering, and the formation of metals into rings, pendants, and bracelets. 7 Sessions. In partnership with the Tampa Museum of Art.
Screen Printing
Tuesday, May 7, 2019 – Thursday, May 30, 2019    
9:30 am – 12:30 pm
DELAYED UNTIL FALL 2019 Screen Printing in partnership with the Tampa Museum of Art. New dates to be announced in September 2019.
Alexis Cole
Saturday, May 11, 2019    
7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Alexis Cole, a respected world-traveled Jazz Vocalist from New York, will perform a special engagement at the Firehouse Pub.
Musical Discovery Lecture Series
Tuesday, May 14, 2019    
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.
Comedy Night: Firehouse Favorites
Friday, May 17, 2019    
7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Firehouse Favorites! Starring Headliner Dean Napolitano and featuring Alan Schubowsky, who have both performed for the Firehouse before.
Paul Gavin Mosaic Tribute to Art Blakey
Saturday, May 18, 2019    
7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Paul Gavin’s new group of great musicians called “Mosaic” performs the jazz music of Art Blakey who was a drummer and band leader. Featuring  James Suggs, trumpet, Zach Bornheimer, tenor saxophone, Herb Bruce, trombone, John O’Leary, piano, Michael Ross, acoustic bass and Paul Gavin, drums / leader.
Rumba Brothers
Friday, May 24, 2019    
7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
This Event is Canceled. The Rumba Brothers play a mixture of Italian, Mariachi, Caribbean Latin and Flamenco music.
TBone Hamilton & the Blues All Stars - CD Release Party
Saturday, June 1, 2019    
7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
TBone Hamilton and the Blues All Stars return to the Firehouse Cultural Center for a night of outstanding blues music. This show is a special as TBone is reunited with former band mate Greg Poulos (The Poulos Ramsey band) for the first time in many years! Jon Puhl (guitar) and Eric Elsner (drums) fill out the band. This will be a One Night Only show!
Events on Sunday, May 5, 2019
David Gerald: Blues Rocker
5 May 19
Ruskin
Events on Monday, May 6, 2019
Jewelry Making
6 May 19
Ruskin
Events on Tuesday, May 7, 2019
Screen Printing
7 May 19
Ruskin
Events on Saturday, May 11, 2019
Alexis Cole
11 May 19
Ruskin
Events on Tuesday, May 14, 2019
Events on Friday, May 17, 2019
Events on Saturday, May 18, 2019
Events on Friday, May 24, 2019
Rumba Brothers
24 May 19
Ruskin
Events on Saturday, June 1, 2019