Daily Piratical Escapades

Maritime & Pirate Exhibits at island Museums and Historic Attractions, including Fort Zachary Taylor Historic State Park, Pirate Soul, Mel Fisher Museum, Custom House Museum, Light House Museum, Heritage House, East Martello Tower & Wrecker’s Museum/Oldest House.

Nautical Excursions including Pirate Sails & Sunset Cruises aboard the Schooner WOLF, Snorkeling Trips to the Reef, Dolphin Trips, Reef & Wreck Dives, Parasailing, Deep Sea, Backcountry & Flats Fishing Trips. For reservations: (305) 296-9694.

Pirate Walking Tours and Pirate Pub Strolls led by Pirate Tour’s Buccaneers of Key West.  For reservations: (305) 296-9694.

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 26, 2010

4-6pm – Tall Ship Pirate Sunset Sail aboard the Schooner WOLF. Tickets: $50, $25 for children under 12. Meet at the WOLF (1/2 hour prior to departure) at Safe Harbour Marina, 6810 Front St. Downtown Stock Island. Reservations: (305) 296-9694 or Info@PiratesInParadise.com.

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 27, 2010

4-6pm – Tall Ship Pirate Sunset Sail aboard the Schooner WOLF. Tickets: $50, $25 for children under 12. Meet at the WOLF (1/2 hour prior to departure) at Safe Harbour Marina, 6810 Front St. Downtown Stock Island. Reservations: (305) 296-9694 or Info@PiratesInParadise.com.

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 28, 2010

4-6pm – Tall Ship Pirate Sunset Sail aboard the Schooner WOLF. Tickets: $50, $25 for children under 12. Meet at the WOLF (1/2 hour prior to departure) at Schooner Wharf, Key West Historic Seaport, foot of William Street. Reservations: (305) 296-9694 or Info@PiratesInParadise.com

MONDAY, November 29, 2010

5-6pm – Key West Maritime Historical Society’s Sunset Celebration, at the top of Crown Plaza La Concha. Join author & historian Robert N. Macomber and Society members for a bird’s eye view of paradise, book signings and a toast to the island’s fabulous sunset. 430 Duval Street (cash bar.)

7pm – Key West Maritime Historical Society's FREE Historic Glimpses presentation "The History of Grog...A Drinking Story!" presented by Robert N. Macomber at Crown Plaza La Concha. 430 Duval Street, FREE. Cash Bar and GROG samplings! Reservations required (305) 296-9694, Info@PiratesInParadise.com or Info@KeyWestMaritime.org.

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 30, 2010

10am-Noon – Historic Walking Tour of Old Town Key West with award-winning author and lecturer Robert N. Macomber. Take a step back in time as Bob brings to life Peter Wake’s Key West, which includes stories from his award winning ‘Honor’ book series. Tour departs Ambrosia Key West’s Historic House, 615 Fleming Street (meet on the porch in front of the Captain’s suite at 9:45am to register.) Tour departs promptly at 10am and concludes at Voltaire Books, 330 Simonton Street, where Bob will be signing his books.

4 – 5:30pm – Key West Maritime Holiday Party & End of America’s Hurricane Season Party aboard the MOHAWK WWII Museum Ship at Truman Annex Waterfront Pier. Join Admiral Finbar and the Conch Republic Military Brass and the Pirates in Paradise swashbuckling crew for this maritime celebration. Entertainment features Rich In Spirit McKay and the Pirates in Paradise scurvy crew. Cost: $10/$5 for members of Key West's salty maritime community. For more info, contact (305) 296-9694 or Info@PiratesInParadise.com.

4:30pm – Official End of America’s Hurricane Season Ceremony at the USCGC MOHAWK (WPG-78.) Join the Conch Republic High Command and Pirates in Paradise scurvy crew to symbolically signify the end of this year’s Hurricane Season with the burning of the Hurricane Flags. Truman Pier, foot of Southard Street. FREE.

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 1, 2010

NOON – ‘Literature & the Sea’ Author’s Luncheon at Kelly’s Caribbean Bar & Grill with authors and historians Robert N. Macomber, Christine Lampe, Don Maitz, Janny Wurts and Norma Miller, 301 Whitehead Street. Cost: $20 (cash bar.) Reservations required, call (305) 296-9694.

4-6pm – Tall Ship Pirate Sail with Admiral Finbar & the Pirates in Paradise crew aboard the Schooner WOLF. Tickets: $50, $25 for children under 12. Meet at the WOLF (1/2 hour prior to departure) at Key West’s Historic Seaport. Reservations: (305) 296-9694 or Info@PiratesInParadise.com.

8pm – Most Buxom Wench & Bad Ass Pirate Party at Schooner Wharf Bar. Become a contestant and vie for great prizes or come and cheer on your favorite pirate! Contest at 8:30pm. To register, call (305) 292-3302.

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 2, 2010

10am-5pm – Fort Taylor Pyrate Invasion inside the Fort. Features Village Market, Living History Period Pirate Encampments, Pirate Skirmishes with His Royal Majesty’s Military Forces; Education Tent, Careening Camp and Fight Circles; Strolling Minstrels and Combative Stuntmen. Festival Pass: $6/adults and $4/kids under 12 with park admission. *4-Day Weekend Pass $20/adults & $15/kids under 12 with park admission, Fort Taylor Historic State Park, end of Southard St. through Truman Annex. Call (305) 292-6713 for more info.

11am – La Te Da’s ‘Queen of Swing’ Norma Miller’s Birthday Brunch. Celebrate Jazz icon Norma Miller’s 91st Birthday with a scrumptious brunch (order off menu,) 1125 Duval Street.  Call (305) 296-6706 for reservations.

1-2:30pm – Authors, Artists & Historians Sail aboard the Schooner WOLF. Join Admiral Finbar, authors Don Maitz, Janny Wurts and Norma Miller. Tickets: $50/person. Meet at the WOLF (1/2 hour prior to departure) at Key West Historic Seaport. Reservations, call (305) 296-9694.

3pm – Pyrates of the Coast 6th Annual Walk the Plank Championships aboard the WOLF at Key West Historic Seaport. Victims (hush, contestants) vie for the honor and glory of becoming the 2010 Champion as they dive to their watery graves, pleading for their miserable lives and competing for valuable prizes. FREE Spectator viewing. Call (305) 296-9694 for more info.

6:30-8:30pm – El Meson de Pepe’s Literature & the Sea Reception & Pirate’s Caribbean Buffet at Mallory Square, 411 Wall Street. Join Authors, Historians, Artists and the Pirates in Paradise crew for this festive dinner. Cost: $20 per person, $10 per person for children under 12. Reservations & info, call (305) 296-9694 or Info@PiratesInParadise.com.

10pm – Pirate Party & Fairvilla Megastore Fashion Show at Pat Croce’s Rum Barrel, 528 Front Street. Join the pirates for this swashbuckling party and Fairvilla Megastore’s Pirate Fashion Show. For info, call (305) 292-7862. (NOT CONFIRMED).

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 3, 2010

10am-5pm – Fort Taylor Pyrate Invasion inside the Fort. Features Village Market, Living History Period Pirate Encampments, Pirate Skirmishes with His Royal Majesty’s Military Forces at 1:30pm; Careening Camp and Fight Circles; Education Tent, Strolling Minstrels and Combative Stuntmen. Festival Pass: $6/adults and $4/kids under 12 with park admission. *3-Day Weekend Pass $15/adults & $10/kids under 12 with park admission, Fort Taylor Historic State Park, end of Southard St. through Truman Annex. Call (305) 292-6713 for more info.

1-3pm – Tall Ship Afternoon Sail & Pirate Attacks aboard the Schooner WOLF. Tickets: $50, $25 for children under 12. Meet at the WOLF (1/2 hour prior to departure) at KW’s Historic Seaport. Reservations: (305) 296-9694.

4-6pm – Tall Ship Sunset Sail & Pirate Attacks aboard the Schooner WOLF. Tickets: $50, $25 for children under 12. Meet at the WOLF (1/2 hour prior to departure) at Key West’s Historic Seaport. Reservations: (305) 296-9694.

6-10pm – Conch Republic Pirate’s Shipwreck Ball at the USS INGHAM. Join Admiral Finbar & the Conch Military High Command for a festive Pirate Feast & Swing Dance featuring Mike Emerson & the Southernmost Brass Band and special guest CRN USO girl ‘Queen of Swing’ Norma Miller. Captain’s Dinner Tickets $35 & Admiral’s VIP Dinner Ticket $50. Truman Pier, foot of Southard Street. RSVP by November 30, (305)296-9694 or Info@PiratesInParadise.com. (NOT CONFIRMED)

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 4, 2010

10am-5pm – Fort Taylor Pyrate Invasion inside the Fort. Features Village Market, Living History Period Pirate Encampments, Pirate Skirmishes with His Royal Majesty’s Military Forces at 1:30pm; Careening Camp and Fight Circles; Education Tent, Strolling Minstrels and Combative Stuntmen. Festival Pass: $6/adults and $4/kids under 12 with park admission, Fort Taylor Historic State Park, end of Southard St. through Truman Annex. Call (305) 292-6713 for more info.

11am – Noon – Historic Reenactment of the “Pyrate Tryal of Anne Bonny & Mary Read" at Pirate's Village Thieves' Market at Fort Taylor, (based on the official trial transcripts of these infamous female pirates,) Fort Zachary Taylor Historic State Park, end of Southard Street. Cost: FREE with Fort & Festival pass. Call (305) 292-6713 for more info.

1-3 pm – Tall Ship Pirate Sail & Attack aboard Schooner WOLF. Tickets: $50, $25 for children under 12. Meet at the WOLF (1/2 hour prior to departure) at Schooner Wharf, Key West Historic Seaport. Reservations: (305) 296-9694 or Info@PiratesInParadise.com.

4-6pm – Tall Ship Sunset Sail & Pirate Attacks aboard the Schooner WOLF. Tickets: $50, $25 for children under 12. Meet at the WOLF (1/2 hour prior to departure) at Schooner Wharf, Key West Historic Seaport. Reservations: (305) 296-9694 or Info@PiratesInParadise.com.

7pm – Key West Lighted Holiday Parade. View the family-friendly parade (with Pirates!) along Truman and Duval streets. FREE.

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 5, 2010

10am-5pm – Fort Taylor Pyrate Invasion inside the Fort. Features Village Market, Living History Period Pirate Encampments, Pirate Skirmishes with His Royal Majesty’s Military Forces at 1:30pm; Careening Camp and Fight Circles; Education Tent, Strolling Minstrels and Combative Stuntmen. Festival Pass: $6/adults and $4/kids under 12 with park admission, Fort Taylor Historic State Park, end of Southard St. through Truman Annex. Call (305) 292-6713 for more info.

1-3 pm – Tall Ship Pirate Sail & Attack aboard Schooner WOLF. Tickets: $50, $25 for children under 12. Meet at the WOLF (1/2 hour prior to departure) at Schooner Wharf, Key West Historic Seaport. Reservations: (305) 296-9694 or Info@PiratesInParadise.com. 

4-6pm – Tall Ship Sunset Sail & Pirate Attacks aboard the Schooner WOLF. Tickets: $50, $25 for children under 12. Meet at the WOLF (1/2 hour prior to departure) at Schooner Wharf, Key West Historic Seaport. Reservations: (305) 296-9694 or Info@PiratesInParadise.com.

4 - 7pm – La Te Da’s Pirate Tea Dance with special guest “Queen of Swing” Norma Miller, 1125 Duval Street. A swashbuckling Tea Dance with tropical pirate flair! (Cash bar.) For more info, call (305) 296-6706.