Wednesday, May 13, 2015

THE DUDE HATES CANCER, MAN

THERE'S A BEVERAGE INVOLVED HERE
The Dude and all his fellow Duderinos will be represented this Saturday, May 16, in South Philadelphia. I'm sure a number of Walters and Donnys will come along too, as they shuffle around East Passyunk Avenue seeking out the best White Russians and all for a worthy cause. This "Big Lebowski"-themed bar crawl will raise money for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society and well, the Dude hates cancer. 
This bar crawl has been going on since 2006 in Philadelphia and over the years this laid-back movement has extended into Buffalo, Cleveland, Los Angeles and San Francisco. The Dude Hates Cancer bar crawl has raised over $500,000 so far. You see, the Dude is NOT a nihilist and this cancer will not stand, man! 
NICE MARMOT 
The Dude is the character played by Jeff Bridges in the 1998 cult classic Coen Brothers film The Big Lebowski. Here's your opportunity to evoke the Dudeness in all his glory, drink a bit, go bowling and maybe win a prize! Being one of the top three fundraising "teams" of Dudes  will get you that coveted thing, whatever it'll be. Go to their website for details:THE DUDE HATES CANCER
Later in the summer there will also be a Charity bowling tournament. The flat rate registration fee for that is for a team, three hours of bowling, free shoe rental, free t-shirt and free admission to the Jackie Treehorn After Party. Currently details for that event are sketchy, but follow them on Facebook for future details.
B.Y.O BATHROBE 
To properly participate in this worthy cause this Saturday show up in your bathrobe (pajamas optional) at 12 noon at Stogie Joe's Tavern. For a $10 donation special "Dude" sunglasses will be sold and these sunglasses will get you drink specials at the seven bars participating in the event. 

They are:  
1)  STOGIE JOE'S TAVERN
2)  LUCKY 13 PUB
3)  BIRRA
4)  PUB ON PASSYUNK EAST (POPE)
5)  DEVIL'S DEN
6)  RAY'S HAPPY BIRTHDAY BAR
7)  GARAGE


Philadelphia is a great beer town and the Dude is well the Dude. This winning combination is a good way to spend your Saturday afternoon. Come down and get a beverage.