Washington DC Inauguration Parties

The party's being held at the Georgetown prepster spot the Rookery on January 18. It will include music by Old Man Brown and a deejay, plus hors d'oeuvres, and, of course, an open bar. The dress code: "jackets required." Doors open at 8.

A jam session featuring the Washington Jazz Orchestra with pianist George Duck and singer Vanessa Rubin. Lincoln Theatre, 1215 U St. N.W.

Organized by a progressive political organization working to get urban youth involved in issues of social justice, the gala features performances by Mary J Blige and others.

A chance for veterans of the Clinton/Gore campaigns and administrations to catch up and reminisce. Four Points Sheraton, 1201 K St. N.W.

We are a small group of highly motivated Obama supporters who aim to provide Americans transportation to witness Barack Obama's Inauguration. Our mission is to provide affordable transportation from multiple major US cities by chartered motor coach and plane to Washington D.C. on January 20, 2009.

Presented by The National Coalition for Technology in Education and Training (NCTET), the primary coalition of leading education and industry organizations promoting the role of technology in teaching and learning.

Please join us as we celebrate the Inauguration of our 44th U.S. President, Barack H. Obama and honor the memory of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr on his Holiday. The HBCU Inaugural Gala Ball will feature live performances by Jazz singer Alyson Williams and critically acclaimed soul singer Rahsaan Patterson, Special remarks by Dr. Leonard L. Haynes III Executive Director of the White House Inititiative on HBCUs, open bar, heavy hors d'oeurves, and dancing.

Four Seasons Hotel, 2800 Pennsylvania Ave. NW. The black-tie event will bring together notable businesspersons, political figures and entertainers for an intergenerational celebration. Tickets: $350-$750. Contact Francesca Louis at francesca@americanscholarsball.org

FREE Daytime Event. Historical Society of Washington, DC, 801 K Street, NW. Free tickets are required. Sponsored by Every Child Matters Education Fund. Live music, arts and crafts, interactive exhibits, play areas, and a story-time stage.

Aretha Franklin will be headlining a free performance at the Kennedy Center on January 19 at 6 PM. She’ll be joined by the violin duo Nuttin’ but Stringz and the Let Freedom Ring choir directed by Reverend Nolan Williams, Jr.

BET Networks kicks off the inaugural festivities in Washington, D.C., with the second annual BET HONORS on Saturday, January 17 and concludes with BET’s first-ever Inaugural Ball on Tuesday, January 20, which will air on TV.

Russell Simmons, Dr. Benjamin Chavis, LL Cool J, and the Hip-Hop Summit Action Network put this event together to give congrats to youth voters and welcome Mr.Obama into the White House

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The National Congress of Black Women invites you to join us for a historical affair during inauguration weekend. We will honor the dedication and hard work of Black women who were integral to the election of Barack Obama as the 44th President of the United States.

Illinois State Society Inaugural Gala

Get ready for the BIGGEST EXIT CELEBRATION IN HISTORY. Y2W is THE EVENT designed to celebrate the departure of George W. Bush from the White House. The Y2W Main Event will take place in Washington, D.C. on the Eve of W’s departure from the White House, (Y2W’s Eve) January 19, 2009. The event will start early evening with a midnight countdown and a dropping Bush head disco ball.

Kick-off Barack Obama’s historic journey to 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue at The Green Ball - an environmentally-friendly pre-Inaugural celebration.

The People’s Inaugural celebrates our ground breaking achievement with THREE amazing Pre-Inaugural events starting with the next generation’s Premier on January 16th, 2009, followed by a formal ball and extravaganza on Saturday January 17th, and to close out the weekend, come out and join in the fun on Sunday night for the Gayla event!!

Join the "Decent" and still exquisitely funny Arab American Comedians, Dean Obeidallah and Aron Kader, of Comedy Central's Axis of Evil Comedy Tour, and ring in the new administration with politically correct style.

Sikhs and Indian-Americans voted in record numbers this election and were pivotal to President-elect Barack Obama winning a handful of key states, including California and Virginia. Now there’s an effort to have an official Sikh and Indian-American ball at a presidential Inauguration for the first time.
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If your parents will be in town for the inauguration festivities, or if you just enjoy the oldies, the Legends Ball might live up to its name. Celebrities expected to attend include the funktastic George Clinton, singer Chaka Kahn, actor Isaiah Washington, The Temptations and many more, including host Dionne Warwick. Seriously, George Clinton and The Temptations? That's truly the way to rock with Barak!

Ring in the new president with Ashley Judd, Patricia Arquette, Josh Lucas, Kate Walsh, Iron Eagle himself Louis Gosset Jr. and more! The Purple Inaugural Ball will not only celebrate the nation's new president but also benefit the Eracism foundation (which seeks to erase racism, not promote E-racism online). Tickets start at $500 and include unlimited food, cocktails and a lavish gift bag.
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Start partying for the president early! The night before the big inauguration kicks off with a bash at Station 9 Lounge on U Street. Join fellow excited inaugural hopefuls and enjoy an open bar until 11 p.m., as well as other specials. If you're gonna have to get up at 3 a.m. to get a spot for the Inauguration, you might as well stay out all night!
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The All American Inaugural Ball is a toast to American culture featuring multiple areas of entertainment and attractions – which represent the diversity, energy and promise of American society. It also features wide screens simulcasting of the other major Inaugural activities and balls.
Tickets to the All American Inaugural Ball include all food and beverages as well as access to the multiple forms of entertainment and attractions.

On the day of President-elect Barack Obama's inauguration, the MTV ball will celebrate youth-voter turnout and commitment to volunteer service.

The Babyboomer Professionals present the "We welcome change" themed Gala Event featuring a live R & B band with more of a crowd from the baby boomer era. Celebrating the victory of our new leaders and first family. Come enjoy and evening of life entertainment, fine dining, hors d'Oeuvres and dancing.

At the Rothchild Center, 8807 Kingston Pike. Celebrate coming together for the inauguration of President Barack Obama With food, music, dancing and live links to the Inaugural Balls in Washington, D.C. Tickets: $50 each. Contact 865-540-4001. Deadline for reservations: January 7, 2009.

The Newseum will be hosting a party on Janurary 20, from 5-11pm. Tickets are the regular cost of admission ($20). The 250,000-square-foot museum of news is located adjacent to the Smithsonian museums on the National Mall.

Inaugural DC Ball The People's Party! www.DCBall2009.com Celebrating the Inauguration of President Barack Obama January 20, 2009 - 8 PM to Midnight The Historic Old Post Office Pavilion Ballroom Please Visit: www.DCBall2009.com With DC's own Godfather of Go-Go Chuck Brown and Clones of Funk, Ticket prices include all food & beverages.

This formal event includes: 3 Open Bars, Heavy Hors d’oeuvres (passed and stationed), and Live Entertainment. Your tax deductible ticket donation will be used to support mentoring, tutoring, scholarship and service programs sponsored by Concerned Black Men and The Federal City Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority.

Historical Society of Washington, 801 K St. NW. The ball celebrates the inauguration of Barack Obama and the birthday of Martin Luther King Jr.

Sponsored by Embassies of the Federal Republic of Ethiopia and the Republic of Ghana.

The event will give youth the opportunity to share in the inaugural festivities. A portion of the proceeds will be donated to National Network for Youth.