Events – 7 Aug 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.

07/28/2025  – 08/08/2025

1:00 pm – 3:30 pm
Teen Clay Creators - Session 4
Teen Clay Creators – Session 4
Firehouse Cultural Center, 101 1st Ave NE, Ruskin FL

Unleash your creativity this summer! Designed for ages 12–16, this hands-on experience introduces teens to the exciting world of pottery, from hand-building techniques to wheel-throwing and glazing. Beginners or our skilled instructors will guide you through fun and engaging projects, allowing you to explore texture, form, and color. Session 4 (2 weeks) July 28 through Aug 8 (Tue, Wed, Thu).

07/30/2025  – 08/13/2025

1:00 pm – 3:30 pm
Introduction to Hand Building - afternoon
Introduction to Hand Building – afternoon
Firehouse Cultural Center, 101 1st Ave NE, Ruskin FL

Explore the art of hand building in this 3 week course perfect for any skill level. Each session will bring new techniques such as pinchpots, coil building, slab construction, and surface design. Make clay creations with guidance from a skilled instructor. All materials, tools, and firing is included. July 30 – Aug 13, 1:00 – 3:30 pm.

07/30/2025  – 08/13/2025

6:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Introduction to Hand Building - evening
Introduction to Hand Building – evening
Firehouse Cultural Center, 101 1st Ave NE, Ruskin FL

Explore the art of hand building in this 3 week course perfect for any skill level. Each session will bring new techniques such as pinchpots, coil building, slab construction, and surface design. Make clay creations with guidance from a skilled instructor. All materials, tools, and firing is included. July 30 – Aug 13, 6:00 – 8:30 pm.

08/05/2025  – 09/05/2025

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.

08/07/2025  – 09/07/2025

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.

08/07/2025  – 09/07/2025

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.

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Victoria Ginty with Ladyhawke and Friends
Saturday, September 30, 2017    
7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Victoria is a former BMG Critique Records recording artist whose accolades include a #1 record for 13 weeks on world-wide charts, multiple nominations as a singer-songwriter, song of the year, and music video of the year.
Clean Comedy
Friday, October 6, 2017    
7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Headliner: Lou Angelwolf, Feature: Jeff Gerbino. Clean Comedy is very funny, without cursing or overly-suggestive material. It’s not Disney material, but for those who don’t like the “dirty” jokes found at most comedy clubs, this is a show to enjoy.
4th Annual BBQ & Blues
Saturday, October 7, 2017    
4:30 pm – 8:00 pm
Our fourth annual fundraiser supporting our community activities is always a fun party with great food and live music. Country and blues tunes by Rick Hatfield and Kenny Carlyle.
Introduction to Drawing
Monday, October 9, 2017    
6:00 pm
An introduction to drawing for both beginning and experienced students. Class will cover basic drawing with the primary emphasis on observation.
Patterned Pastels in Partnership with the Tampa Museum of Art
Tuesday, October 10, 2017    
9:30 am
Instructor Teri Navajo guides her students through an intuitive pastel drawing process. Achieve colorful works of art using inspiration from the patterns and textures of the current exhibitions in the Tampa Museum of Art.
Musical Discovery Lecture Series
Tuesday, October 10, 2017    
10:30 am – 12:00 pm
This series will explore music written for the symphony orchestra; music from cultures around the world; and popular music genres developed in the U.S. from the early 20th century. 2nd Tuesdays, Oct. – May.
Landscape Painting & Printmaking in Partnership with the Tampa Museum of Art
Wednesday, October 11, 2017    
9:30 am
The beautiful environment of Florida serves as inspiration for this multi-faceted creative course! Artist and educator, Susan Fredricks guides students in an artistic adventure covering a variety of painting and printmaking techniques.
Introduction to Painting
Wednesday, October 11, 2017    
6:30 pm
An introductory course on basic painting techniques, with an emphasis on observation and imagination using acrylic media. Topics include the use of composition, color, texture, form, value and mark making through representation and abstraction.
Painting with Watercolors
Thursday, October 12, 2017    
1:00 pm
Beginning and experienced students will learn and explore the basics of color, brushstrokes, and techniques.
Comedy Night @ FCC
Friday, October 20, 2017    
7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Comedians Steve Arkin & Bryan Hamilton will give us an entertaining evening with lots of laughs.
Valerie Gillespie Jazz Ensemble
Saturday, October 21, 2017    
7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Valerie Gillespie has performed alongside icons such as Joan Rivers and Diana Ross as well as with her own group in the Tampa Bay area.
PolitiFact: Fact Checking - Panel Discussion
Tuesday, October 24, 2017    
7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Fake news vs. real news, fact-checking’s rise as a cottage industry and the pervasive nature of misleading stories on social media will be the focus at the next installment of the “Brenda Knowles Inside Journalism” series.
Whitney James & La Lucha Trio
Saturday, October 28, 2017    
7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Whitney James & La Lucha have crafted a unique sound over the last 10 years of working together. They will be featuring modern tunes and standards presented as only Whitney & La Lucha can!
Florida Treasures
Wednesday, November 1, 2017 – Thursday, November 2, 2017    
10:30 am
Two tourists discover a treasure chest and are magically transported back in time in a fun-filled journey through Florida history. Audiences laugh and learn about Ponce De Leon, Florida’s “almost oldest” city, and the “original” Pocahontas story.
Radio Production
Saturday, November 4, 2017    
9:00 am
Learn all the technical aspects of producing a pre-recorded radio program using a computer. Create high quality programs including voiceovers and music, on your own computer.
St. Patrick's in November: Mike Donahue & Third Man Out
Saturday, November 4, 2017    
7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
We’re bringing St. Patrick’s Day festivities to November! Mike Donahue & Third Man Out will bring some Irish tunes to our November Firehouse PUB lineup.
Events on Saturday, September 30, 2017
Events on Friday, October 6, 2017
Clean Comedy
6 Oct 17
Ruskin
Events on Saturday, October 7, 2017
4th Annual BBQ & Blues
7 Oct 17
Ruskin
Events on Monday, October 9, 2017
Introduction to Drawing
9 Oct 17
Ruskin
Events on Tuesday, October 10, 2017
Events on Wednesday, October 11, 2017
Events on Thursday, October 12, 2017
Painting with Watercolors
12 Oct 17
Ruskin
Events on Friday, October 20, 2017
Comedy Night @ FCC
20 Oct 17
Ruskin
Events on Saturday, October 21, 2017
Events on Tuesday, October 24, 2017
Events on Saturday, October 28, 2017
Events on Wednesday, November 1, 2017
Florida Treasures
1 Nov 17
Ruskin
Events on Saturday, November 4, 2017