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Under the Skull and Crossbones

A Pirate's Life for Me
2025-07-30 19:00:00 2025-07-30 20:00:00 America/New_York Under the Skull and Crossbones Join Mark Dawidziak and Sara Showman of the Largely Literary Theater Company for an entertaining lecture/performance about the world of piracy! Westlake Porter Public Library - Porter Room

Wednesday, July 30
7:00pm - 8:00pm

Add to Calendar 2025-07-30 19:00:00 2025-07-30 20:00:00 America/New_York Under the Skull and Crossbones Join Mark Dawidziak and Sara Showman of the Largely Literary Theater Company for an entertaining lecture/performance about the world of piracy! Westlake Porter Public Library - Porter Room

Join Mark Dawidziak and Sara Showman of the Largely Literary Theater Company for an entertaining lecture/performance about the world of piracy!

Largely Literary Theater Company co-founders Sara Showman and Mark Dawidziak takes us on a a lighthearted voyage through the history of piracy, blending history, humor and song. This two-person show also looks at such celebrated literary pirates as Captain Hook and Long John Silver.

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Books and Authors |

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Westlake Porter Public Library
Phone: (440) 871-2600
Fax: (440) 871-6969
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We're closed Friday July 04 due to Independence Day
Mon, Jun 30 9:00AM to 9:00PM
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Westlake Porter Public Library is an independent public library serving the residents of the city of Westlake, western Cuyahoga County and eastern Lorain County. The library is located at 27333 Center Ridge Road in Westlake, Ohio. Anyone who lives, works, owns property, or goes to school in Ohio can register for a free library card.

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