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Who are you? Billie Piper as Rose Tyler and Christopher Eccleston as Dr. Who in 2005.

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Calling all Whovians! Lakewood club and bowling alley Mahall's is holding a watch party for the 50th Anniversary episode of Doctor Who next Saturday, Nov. 23, at 2 p.m. The party, hosted by the Every Bar in Lakewood blog, will feature all things Doctor Who to celebrate the episode titled "The Day of the Doctor." There will be a themed menu, vendors selling "cool nerdy crafts," trivia and costume contests and prizes.

A trailer released earlier this week gave some hints about the much-much-anticipated event. Current Doctor Matt Smith will come face to face with tenth Doctor David Tennant, and Billie Piper will return as Rose Tyler.

"As silly as this sounds, I had wanted to go to a big event to watch the 50th episode,” says event host Sam Bridgeman, of the Every Bar blog. “But that event didn’t exist unless I wanted to go to Illinois, so I decided to throw one.”

The special episode will be simulcast in 75 countries across the world.

"I just thought it would be a really cool event," says Mahall's owner Kelly Flamos. She admits to not being a Doctor Who fan, but says new chef Andy Dubyoski is such a Whovian the kitchen will be closed during the viewing. Not to worry, though, they'll be serving popcorn during the show, and he is working up a special menu for afterwards. No word on whether there will be a Tardis cake. There will also be themed cocktails.

The event is free, but a 50/50 raffle will be held to help pay for expenses. No dress code either, but "bow ties are cool" (you'll get it if you're a Whovian). Flamos expects the event to sell out, so arrive early.

And note: "Hardcore movie geek rules apply during viewing. Uncontrolled gasping, laughing, and tears will be tolerated. Whispering, talking and yelling will not. "

Mahall's is at 13200 Madison Ave, Lakewood. Call 216-521-3280