The Dude’s Debut

The Dude’s Debut

Illustration by Bill Green Studios. Lebowski Fest, which pays homage to the cult classic with bowling as a central theme, started in Louisville in 2002. Surprisingly, it never made it to Milwaukee. Until now. Fans of The Big Lebowski, raise your white Russians and crank up the Creedence. The Dude finally abides here. Highlights of the two-day event include a screening of the movie at Cathedral Square Park and a bowling party on Saturday. Pick one, or do both if you’re not into the whole brevity thing. Lebowski Fest June 22-23. Cathedral Square Park. Kilbourn Avenue and Jefferson Street; AMF…


Illustration by Bill Green Studios.

Lebowski Fest, which pays homage to the cult classic with bowling as a central theme, started in Louisville in 2002. Surprisingly, it never made it to Milwaukee. Until now. Fans of The Big Lebowski, raise your white Russians and crank up the Creedence. The Dude finally abides here. Highlights of the two-day event include a screening of the movie at Cathedral Square Park and a bowling party on Saturday. Pick one, or do both if you’re not into the whole brevity thing.

Lebowski Fest June 22-23. Cathedral Square Park. Kilbourn Avenue and Jefferson Street; AMF West Lanes. 7505 W. Oklahoma Ave., 414-476-9100, lebowskifest.com.