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Published: Mar 4, 2009

Devil's Den Bell's for Boobs
Sat., March 7, 11 a.m.-2 a.m., free

This charity fundraiser, sponsored by Bell's, benefits the Rena Rowan Breast Center at UPenn. One dollar from each Bell's beer sold on Saturday goes straight to the cause — the Michigan-based brewery's HopSlam will be on draft, as well as their Two Hearted Ale and Hell Hath No Fury, along with a firkin of Double Cream Stout. Devil's Den, 1148 S 11th St., 215-339-0855, devilsdenphilly.com.

South Philly Bus Tour
Sat., March 7, 4 p.m.-1 a.m., free

This chaffeured Saturday night crawl through South Philly should help soften the blow of a sobering workweek. Jump on and off the bus as you please; participating bars/stops include Devil's Den, P.O.P.E., For Pete's Sake, The Sidecar, South Philly Taproom and Grace Tavern. Devil's Den, 1148 S. 11th St., 215-339-0855, devilsdenphilly.com.

Memphis Taproom No Repeat Beer Week
Fri.-Sun., March 6-15, free

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In celebration of Beer Week, Memphis Taproom has built a stockade of more than 50 beers (still an incomplete list; the goal is 120), including choices from Victory, Ommegang, Tröegs and Oskar Blues. When one keg's kicked, it's on to the next — and the next and the next, with no repeats, ever. Stop by Sunday at 3 p.m. for the Vintage Beer Brunch, or Tuesday at 1 p.m. to check out a Baja-inspired menu and beers from Port and Lost Abbey brewer Tomme Arthur. Purchase tickets for brunches by phone. Memphis Taproom, 2331 E. Cumberland St., 215-425-4460, memphistaproom.com.

Le Bar Lyonnais Flight of Beers
Fri.-Sun., March 6-15, $15-$35

Le Bec-Fin's less haute little brother, Le Bar Lyonnais, will feature beers from three French breweries throughout this week, along with a special $35 prix fixe beer dinner on March 12. Featured beers will include Brasserie du Bouffay, Bieres Mandrin and Brasserie Saint-Rieul. Le Bec-Fin and Le Bar Lyonnais, 1523 Walnut St., 215-567-1000, lebecfin.com.

The Fifth Annual Brewer's Plate
Sun., March 8, 4-7 p.m., $60-$100

Penn Museum will host this day of tasting as two dozen local breweries and restaurants team up to create great pairings. One sample dish is created by each chef with a handcrafted beer to hop alongside it. Participating restaurants include South Philly Taproom, Pub & Kitchen and El Camino Real; brewers include Cricket Hill, Flying Fish, Nodding Head and Philadelphia Brewing Co. Di Bruno Bros. will cater the VIP section of the event. Proceeds support White Dog Community Enterprises' Fair Food project. Tickets available online. Pennsylvania Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology, 3260 South St., 215-386-5211, ext. 106, thebrewersplate.org.

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