Ace Cleaners – “Obama Time!” deejayed by JR Pella. Featuring big screen coverage of the Washington festivities, a Bush piñata and photos with Barack (well, his cardboard cutout). No cover, 7 p.m. to 11 p.m.
1022 S.W. Stark
Ash Street Saloon – “Bush’s Last Day in Office Party” hosted by Whit Danger, with Fenbi International Superstars, Ashia, El Jefe; 8 p.m., $4.
Backspace – “Goodbye George: The End of an Error” $5-15 sliding scale; proceeds benefit Sisters of the Road.
115 N.W. Fifth Ave.
McFadden’s – Offers themed cocktail specials. Inaugural menu includes “Obama Stimulus Package” (Red Bull and 42 Below vodka, $6}, “Out with the Old, In with the New” (Bushmills shot plus a pint of Guinness, $11), “I Can See Russia from My House” (Stoli Madras, $5) and “Hawaiian Hope” (Bacardi, pineapple, cranberry and OJ, $7). Also includes $2 menu, free shuffleboard and darts, plus an appearance by the Bacardi Promo Girls to welcome the Obama Administration. 6 p.m., no cover.
Pizza Fino- Inauguration party and happy hour all hours ($3 well, $3-5 menu). No cover, 4 p.m. to 10p.m.
Plan B – Inaugurate THIS! An especially historic Short-Shorts Night, hosted by Jedediah “Diamond” Aaker, on Tuesday, Jan. 20, deejayed by Miss Jen Lane. No cover, drink specials.
1305 S.E. Eighth St.
Slammer will be having free pizza, a band and a champagne toast! Starts at 6 p.m.
Tanker – $1.50 Pabst and Old Style tall boys, and .50 cent wings and potato salad. A prize of $20 goes to the one who wears the best American flag shirt. Starts at 11 a.m. and goes all day.
4825 S.E. Hawthorne
Thatch House – Specialty “Obama Mama” cocktail, $7, all day, and $5 Mai Tais, $4 well and $3 select beer, 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. No cover.
Thirsty Lion – Big-screen coverage of the inauguration, champagne drinks and food specials. “Barack Velvet” (champi and Guinness), “Inaugural Cheer” (champi, pomegranate liqueur and lime), “Hope Mimosa” and “Joe the Cocktail” (J.D. and ginger ale). All drinks $5, all day from 10 a.m. on.
Balls:
The People of Oregon’s 2009 Inauguration Celebration – Inaugural Ball, One Center Court, Portland
A “local” community celebration for everyone. Supporting community housing and education.
Offerings: community speakers, live entertainment, dance floor, 16 plasma TVs to view the live inauguration, finger foods and free parking.
Music by Andy Stokes, Elite, Liv Warfield, Ngalulu Dodier, Norman Sylvester, Ocean 503 and “Erotic City” Prince Tribute.
Event starts at: 6:30 p.m. w/ children allowed until 9 p.m. ID required, 21+ after 9 p.m.
Cost: $10 in advance w/ three cans of food; $15 and three cans of food at the door; and/or $20 cash
The Democratic Party of Oregon proudly presents The Oregon Victory Ball, featuring music by Pete Krebs and the Stolen Sweets and special performances by members of BodyVox. Enjoy desserts, a champagne toast and a gift for each guest, limited edition posters and buttons, silent auction packages, special guest appearances and much more! This is one event you don’t want to miss! Your admission will also provide you entry into our “Change is Here” Dance Party at Holocene after 11 p.m. (as space allows).
Tiffany Center Emerald Ballroom
1410 S.W. Morrison St.
https://secure.dpo.org/dpo/victoryball2009/
Tuesday, Jan. 20, 7:30 p.m. Doors open, 8 p.m. event begins
Where is the best place in the United States to celebrate the inauguration of President Barack Obama? Portland, Ore., of course! Holocene, Nightclubbing and the Democratic Party of Oregon proudly present JD Twitch of Glasgow’s famed Optimo!
www.holocene.org/calendar/
Portland Inaugural Ball: A Celebration of America
Tuesday, Jan. 20
7 p.m. to midnight (doors open @ 6 p.m.)
The Scottish Rite Center Ballroom 1512 S.W. Morrison
Dress up! It’s a Ball! (No tie required.)
Hors d’oeuvres, full bar (first drink included in ticket price), live music, dancing,
giveaways from local sponsors and more! Music by Underscore Orkestra, AKA47 and Miss Briana
$75 advance, $85 at the door
www.portlandinauguralball.com/
Inauguration Celebration at First Unitarian Church of Portland
First Unitarian Church of Portland
1011 S.W. 12th Ave.
503-228-6389
Tuesday, Jan. 20, from 7 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
Fuller Hall
www.firstunitarianportland.org/calendar
