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Here is a list of events surrounding the historical 44th Inauguration in Washington, DC.
INAUGURATION EVENTS JAN 16 - 19
JANUARY 16
The People's Inaugural Premier
Date: January 16
Location: Historical Society of Washington
Time: 8 PM
Ticket price: $75
Tickets are on sale now and available here.
JANUARY 17
Hometown Inaugural Salute to President Barack Obama
& Morning Show Host Extraordinaire Tom Joyner
Date: January 17
Location: Historic Lincoln Theatre: 1215 U Street NW Washington, DC 20009
Time: 5 PM.
Host: Cathy Hughes, Alfred Liggins & the Radio One Family
Program: Join Radio One as we pay tribute to radio celebrity Tom Joyner. His morning show
has brought humor and insight to millions of people across the country for years. This exciting
event will include: Raheem DeVaughn, Jeff Majors, James Ingram, Dick Gregory, Chuck Brown
and many more.
WATCH VIDEOS
Attire: Black Tie
Ticket price: $110
Welcome Presidnt Elect Barack Obama Inaugural Jazz Series
Date: January 17 - 24
Location: Twins Jazz: 1344 U Street NW Washington, DC 20009 (202) 234-0072
Featuring:
January 16 - 17 Bill Murphy Quartet with Special guest Tim Warfield
January 18 The Brian Settles Quartet Featuring Pianist Larry Willis
January 19 Paul Carr, Bruice Williams, Antonio Parker
January 20 Oliver Lake with Paul Carr, Antonio Parker
January 21 Trumpeter Charles Washington Featuring Pianist Larry Willis
Janyary 22 Brad Linde Nonet
January 23 - 24 Aaron Walker, James King, Bob Butta, Ron Sutton
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Jazz Brunch with Pianist Duane
Date: January 17 - 21
Location: Twins Jazz: 1344 U Street NW Washington, DC 20009 (202) 234-0072
Time: 11 AM - 3 PM
Happy Hour 4 PM - 7 PM
Jam Session: Late Night with Allyn Johnson 1 AM - 5 AM
www.twinsjazz.com
Pre-Inauguration Weekend Warm-Up Bash
Date: January 17
Time: 10 PM - 4:30 AM
Location: Medaterra 2614 Connecticut Ave, NW Washington, DC
Program: Music by DJ Butta. Old School, Hip-Hop, R&B, Reggae, Soul, 80s, 90s
and Hot Music from around the world. Wonderful Mediterranean food served all night.
Free Inauguration Memorabilia. Live Belly Dancers on the bar!
Attire: Proper attire required
Cover: $44
A Celebration of Change Inaugural Gala
Date: January 17
Time: 7 PM.
Host: The Baby-boomer Professionals
Program: Live R&B band and dancing.
Food and drink: Hors d'oeuvres and drinks
Ticket price: $175
SOLD OUT.
Barack Obama Pre-Inaugural Kick-Off Celebration
Date: January 17
Location: Tuscana West
Time: 8 PM
Host: National Association of Minority Government Contractors
Program: Open bar from 8 to 9, then dinner and dancing
Ticket price: $135. VIP tickets are $200 and include heavy hors d'oeuvres, open bar from 8 to 10, dinner, and complimentary Champagne.
Tickets are on sale now and available here.
Green Inaugural Ball
Date: January 17
Location: Andrew W. Mellon Auditorium.
Time: 8 PM.
Host: Event Emissary, an eco-friendly event planning firm.
Size: 1,000
Program: To-be-determined live entertainment and dancing. Five-percent of the ticket price will be donated to charity
Food and drink: 100-percent organic heavy hors d'oeuvres and a four-hour premium open bar.
Ticket price: $500 Tickets are available
HOPE Inaugural Youth Ball
Date: January 17
Location: Trinity University
Time: 6 PM
Host: Actor Jermaine Crawford with his production company, J Star Productions, Inc., and his advocacy group, Code Blue.
Program: The event includes a live entertainment by the off-Broadway dance and percussion performers the Street Beats Group. People of all ages are welcome, but attendees under 18 must be accompanied by an adult. Proceeds from this family-friendly event benefit National Network for Youth.
Food and drink: Food stations that will range from hot dogs to sushi, along with desserts and non-alcoholic beverages. Vegetarian and vegan options available.
Ticket price: The first 200 tickets are $77.50, $102.50 after that.
Tickets are available here.
The People's Inaugural Ball
Date: January 17
Location: Historical Society of Washington
Time: 8 PM
Hosts: DC Statehood Fund in partnership with others
Theme: "Celebrating Grassroots: People on the Ground Electing a President." Proceeds benefit the DC Statehood Fund and participating host organizations.
Ticket price: $125
Tickets are on sale now and available here.
JANUARY 18
African-American Church Inaugural Ball
Date: January 18
Location: Grand Hyatt Washington
Time: 6 PM
Host: Leaders of African-American churches
Size: 2,000
Theme: "We Have Come This Far By Faith."
The event honors the history and accomplishments
of African-Americans in the US. "Keeper of the Flame"
awards will be given to individuals who have been a
part of the advancement of African-Americans in the
country.
Food and drink: Sit-down dinner, red and white wine
Ticket price: $250,
tickets are available here.
World Party: One World, One Groove, One Love
Date: January 18
Time: 10 PM - 4:30 AM
Location: Medaterra 2614 Connecticut Ave, NW Washington, DC
Program: Music by Selassie 1 Sound. Reggae, Hot Music from around the world,
Hip-Hop and Soul. Wonderful Mediterranean food served all night.
Free Inauguration Memorabilia. Live Belly Dancers on the bar!
Attire: Proper attire required
Cover: $44
African-American Church Inaugural Ball
Date: January 18
Location: Grand Hyatt Washington
Time: 6 PM
Host: Leaders of African-American churches
Size: 2,000
Theme: "We Have Come This Far By Faith." The event honors the history and accomplishments of African-Americans in the US. "Keeper of the Flame" awards will be given to individuals who have been a part of the advancement of African-Americans in the country.
Food and drink: Sit-down dinner, red and white wine
Ticket price: $250,
tickets are available here.
Aloha Inaugural Ball
Date: January 18
Location: Marriott Wardman Park
Time: 7:30 PM
Ticket price: $300 for regular admission and $500 for VIP, which includes access to a private balcony and a special gift.
Tickets are on sale now and available here.
Children's Inaugural Ball
Date: January 18
Location: Historical Society of Washington, DC
Time: 12 to 5 PM
Host: Every Child Matters Education Fund in collaboration with national and local children's organizations
Program: This kid-friendly event is not a glitzy, black-tie affair. It's designed for children of any age. The day will include live music, educational exhibits, story time, a puppet stage, crafts, games, and more. The event runs for five hours, but it is not expected that guests will stay the entire time. The large time window just allows more people to participate.
Food and drink: Kid-friendly food
Ticket price: Free. Invitation requests are no longer being accepted. But in case space opens up, you can put your name on a waiting list here.
National Bar Association 2009 Inaugural Ball
Date: January 18
Location: JW Marriott Hotel
Time: 7 PM
Host: National Bar Association
Size: 700
Program: Live band
Food and drink: Heavy hors d'oeuvres and a bar
Ticket price: $300 Tickets sales are currently closed. Check back here starting December 25, as sales may resume.
The People's Inaugural LGBT Gayla
Date: January 18
Location: Historical Society of Washington
Time: 9 PM
Hosts: The Gertrude Stein Democratic Club and others
Theme: "Celebrating Pride at Work."
Ticket price: $100 Tickets are on sale now and available here
Power to Change: A Celebration of the 2008 Election
Date: January 18
Location: Hilton Washington
Time: Noon
Host: Emily's List
Ticket price: $150 Tickets are on sale here.
Presidential Inaugural Luncheon & Fashion Show
Date: January 18
Location: Ritz-Carlton Washington, DC
Time: 11 AM
Host: California State Society
Size: 800
Food and drink: Cocktail reception and seated luncheon.
Ticket price: $200 SOLD OUT. Sponsorships, starting at $5,000, are also available here.
JANUARY 19
MLK Inauguration Eve Celebration
Date: January 19
Time: 9 PM - 5 AM
Location: Medaterra 2614 Connecticut Ave, NW Washington, DC
Program: Music by DJ Butta from midnight - until. Spinning Old School,
Hip-Hop,R&B, Reggae, Soul, 80s, 90s and Hot Music from around the world.
Wonderful Mediterranean food served all night. Free Inauguration Memorabilia.
Live Belly Dancers on the bar! Live Jazz, countdown and champagne toast at midnight
Attire: Inauguration picture ready!
Cover: $44
2009 Green Inaugural Ball
Date: January 19
Location: National Portrait Gallery
Time: 8 PM
Hosts: 2009 Green Inaugural Ball Host Committee
Program: Former Vice President Al Gore as the event’s honorary chair. This event is by invitation only.
Arkansas State Society Inaugural Gala
Date: January 19
Location: National Press Club
Time: 8 PM
Host: Arkansas State Society
Size: 800 to 1000
Food and drink: Heavy hors d'oeuvres and open bar.
Ticket price: $125 before December 31 and $200 after.
Tickets will be available on December 5 through the Arkansas State Society's Web site. To purchase offline, e-mail C.Glenn.Mahone@aerojet.com.
Black Tie & Boots Inaugural Ball
Date: January 19
Location: Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center
Time: 7 PM
Host: Texas State Society
Size: 13,000
Theme: All-things Texas. The centerpiece of the event: A Texas State Fair with vendors from the state on hand selling everything from boots to belt buckles to Texas wines.
Program: Texan performers, including Tracy Byrd, Jack Ingram, Cross Canadian Ragweed, Kevin Fowler, Dale Watson, and more, will put on a country-music extravaganza.
Food and drink: An open bar and Texas-inspired hors d'oeuvres will be available all night long.
Ticket price: $200 Tickets are on sale here for Texas State Society members. Anyone can join the society ($25 for individuals; $40 for families), and if you join while there are still tickets left, you'll be guaranteed tickets for the event. Tickets might be made available to the general public at a later date if society members haven't yet snatched them all up.
Delaware State Society Inaugural Ball
Date: January 19
Location: Willard Inter-Continental
Time: 8 PM
Host: Delaware State Society
Size: 650
Program: Live entertainment and dancing
Food and drink: Heavy hors d'oeuvres and open bar
Ticket price: $300
E-mail Nancy Aiken at Broomie53@aol.com or call 301-983-8182 for ticket reservations.
Dream Makers Inaugural Ball
Date: January 19
Location: Bobby Van's Grill
Time: 7 PM
Host: C Four Marketing Solutions
Size: 650
Program: Live entertainment
Food and drink: Buffet of Southern-style cuisine and open bar
Ticket price: $250 Tickets are available here. Contact Ms. Peterkin at 718-902-9785 with questions.
Georgia Inaugural Gala
Date: January 19
Location: National Museum of Natural History
Time: 8 PM
Host: Georgia State Society of Washington, DC
Program: Live music and dancing
Food and drink: Georgia-style buffet and open bar.
Ticket price: $200 Tickets are available here.
HBCU Inaugural Gala Ball
Date: January 19
Location: Sequoia
Time: 8 PM
Host: Historically Black Colleges & Universities
Program: The evening will include live music, food, drinks, and dancing. A portion of the proceeds from ticket sales will be donated to HBCU Scholarship charities.
Ticket price: $300 through December 31; $500 after.
Tickets are available here.
Historic Inaugural Ball
Date: January 19
Location: Historical Society of Washington, DC
Time: 8 PM.
Host: Changeworks, LLC
Size: 800
Theme: Celebrating Barack Obama's historic inauguration and Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s birthday.
Program: There will be live entertainment, interactive attractions, and multiple dance areas. There will also be a statement marking the historical significance by the historian and lecturer Mr. Anthony Browder.
Food and drink: Passed hors d'oeuvres and serving stations with open-bar stations
Ticket price: $200 Tickets, on sale now, are available here.
History in the Making: "A Dream & A Change" Inaugural Ball
Date: January 19
Location: Sheraton Crystal City Hotel
Time: 7 PM.
Host: The Baby-boomer Professionals
Program: The theme is "On the shoulders of heroes," celebrating Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and President-elect Barack Obama. The evening will include live entertainment, dinner, and dancing.
Ticket price: $199.
Tickets are available here and must be purchased by December 15.
The Illinois Inaugural Gala
Date: January 19
Location: Renaissance Washington, DC
Time: 5:30 PM
Host: Illinois State Society
Theme: Illinois and Illinois Heroes
Food and drink: Open-bar reception and a three-course dinner with wine pairing.
Program: The ball comes in two-parts: first, a reception and dinner, and second, a gala ball. During the first portion, organizers will highlight sponsors and honor the entire Illinois Congressional Delegation. The second part, for which tickets can be purchased separately, gets underway at 8 PM. The entire banquet facilities of the hotel—including four ballrooms, three foyers, and all the private meeting rooms—will be transformed to highlight the cities, towns, riverfronts, and sites of Illinois.
Tickets price: $500 for the full evening; $300 for the gala ball only until December 15 and $400 after that date. SOLD OUT.
Indiana Inaugural Ball
Date: January 19
Location: Omni Shoreham Hotel
Time: 6 PM
Host: Indiana Society of Washington, DC
Size: 1,200
Program: Entertainment by the Singing Hoosiers from Indiana University and the Donati Orchestra
Food and drink: Cocktail hour with an open bar followed by a seated dinner
Ticket price: $295 before December 19; $350 after that date.
To order tickets, you'll need to download the invitation here, fill it out, and return it with a check made payable to the Indiana State Society of Washington. Tickets will be held at the door, and guests must provide photo identification to redeem them.
International Conservation Caucus Foundation Inauguration Gala
Date: January 19
Location: Andrew W. Mellon Auditorium, Washington, DC
Time: 6:30 PM
Host: International Conservation Caucus Foundation
Size: 500
Program: The evening will highlight conservation achievements by the international corporate, NGO, and government communities, and award leaders from these communities for their international conservation efforts.
Ticket price: $2,500.
Tickets are available here.
Kentucky Society Bluegrass Ball
Date: January 19.
Location: Marriott Wardman Park Hotel.
Time: 6:30 PM
Size: 1,400 people
Host: Kentucky State Society
Theme: All-things Kentucky. Organizers will be honoring the state's bourbon and agricultural heritage, and they'll be celebrating the bicentennial of Abraham Lincoln, who was born in Kentucky.
Food and drink: An open-bar reception with passed hors d'oeuvres and a sit-down dinner. Chef Michael Paley of the Louisville restaurant Proof on Main will be carted in to cook up regional Kentucky fare. Most of the food will be brought in with him. Though the menu isn't finalized yet, Paley will most likely be cooking up Kentucky-raised bison, one of his specialties.
Ticket price: $250, plus membership to Kentucky society for $30.
SOLD OUT
Land of Enchantment Inaugural Ball
Date: January 19
Location: Smithsonian National Museum of the American Indian
Time: 7 PM
Host: New Mexico State Society
Program: Live music and dancing
Food and drink: An open bar with heavy hors d'oeuvres being served throughout the night
Ticket price: $125 for members; $174 for non-members. SOLD OUT.
North Carolina Society Inaugural Ball
Date: January 19
Location: Marriott Wardman Park Hotel
Time: 8 PM
Host: North Carolina Society of Washington, DC
Size: 1,200
Program: The evening will include food, drink, and entertainment provided by North Carolina's own Liquid Pleasure
Food and drink: Open bar and light fare
Ticket price: $150 SOLD OUT
Pearl Presidential Inaugural Gala
Date: January 19
Location: Mandarin Oriental hotel
Time: 7 PM
Hosts: Francey Lim Youngberg and Gloria T. Caoile, organizers of the first ever Asian Pacific American Inaugural Ball in 1996; honorary co-chairs are Secretary Norman Y. Mineta and DNC Vice Chair Congressman Mike Honda
Size: 1,200
Theme: Asian
Program: The program will include a reception, dancing, silent auction, and sales of limited edition Obama-inspired jewelry to benefit the Smithsonian Asian Pacific American Program.
Food and drink: Food will be stations featuring cuisines from China, Japan, India, the Philippines, Vietnam, and Korea. There will also be an open bar during dinner.
Ticket price: $250 SOLD OUT
South Carolina Presidential Inaugural Ball
Date: January 19
Location: Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum
Time: 8 PM.
Host: South Carolina State Society
Ticket price: $125
SOLD OUT
Sunshine and Stars Florida Inaugural Ball
Date: January 19
Location: Corcoran Gallery of Art
Time: 9:30 PM
Host: Florida State Society
Program: The evening will include dessert, dancing, live music by Big Ray and the Kool Kats, and an open bar. SOLD OUT.
Virginia's Inaugural Black Tie and Blue Dominion Ball
Date: January 19
Location: National Air and Space Museum Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center
Time: 7 PM
Host: Executive Committee of the Black Tie and Blue Dominion Ball
Size: The Udvar-Hazy center holds 7,700 people
Program: Fifty tickets will be given free-of-charge to wounded soldiers and their spouses living in Virginia. The evening will include the first-ever presentation of the Virginia Valor Award, given to a solider who best exemplifies the values of the Blue Dominion; major general Roger Nadeau will be on hand to present it. The event will be broadcast live to soldiers stationed in the Washington area, and possibly to those in Iraq. Entertainment will be provided by the Commodores and the Chicago group the Gentlemen of Leisure.
Food and drink: Hors d'oeuvres and open bar.
Ticket price: $250 a person or $400 a couple; $1,000 for VIP, which includes a reception, dinner, and preferred seating.
Tickets are available here.
Yes We Did! Celebration
Date: January 19
Location: Washington Plaza Hotel
Time: 8 PM
Host: Pennsylvania Democratic Party
Ticket price: $150. Seniors (over 64) and students (with valid student ID) can get tickets for $75.
Tickets are available here.
Young & Powerful Black Tie Gala & Awards Ceremony
Date: January 19
Location: L'Enfant Plaza Hotel
Time: 8 PM
Host: Young & Powerful for Obama and coalition partners
Size: 900
Program: Keynote address, Obama history presentation, Young & Powerful Change award, live entertainment, deejay, and dancing.
Food and drink: Open bar from 8 to 9, and heavy hors d'oeuvres.
Ticket price: $125, plus a $3.12 online service fee. Tickets are available here. You can also find more information about the gala and the Young & Powerful's other inaugural events on their Facebook page.
INAUGURATION DAY EVENTS
JAN 20
All American Ball
Date: January 20
Location: Westin Washington
Program: There will be six entertainment areas, featuring bands, DJs, dance floors, and interactive attractions.
Food and drink: Several open bars from 9 PM to 1 AM, and serving stations from 9 to 10:30; nonalcoholic beverages served until 2 AM.
Ticket price: Tickets will start at $175 on November 25, when they go on sale, and will go up in price after that. The highest they'll go is $350.
Tickets can be purchased here.
American Indian Inaugural Ball
Date: January 20
Location: Hyatt Regency Crystal City
Time: 7:30 PM
Host: American Indian Society of Washington DC
Program: The ball celebrates Native American leaders, organizations, artists, and musicians. It features a silent auction, award presentation, and dancing.
Ticket price: $110 advance purchase; $150 at the door.
Tickets are on sale now and are available here.
American Music Inaugural Balls
Date: January 20
Location: Marriott Wardman Park
Time: 8 PM
Size: 4,000 to 6,000
Host: Dionne Warwick
Program: The event is composed of two parts: the Legends Ball, which Warwick will host, and the Urban Ball, which will see rapper Ludacris at the helm. It will be the first ever two-ball event in inaugural history. Performers include Rodney Atkins, George Clinton, Chaka Khan, Marvin Sapp, the Temptations (with Dennis Edwards), Harold Melvin's Blue Notes, Kirk Franklin, the H.B. Barnum Orchestra, The Caravans, Smokie Norful, T-Pain, David Banner, Athena Cage, Cedric the Entertainer, the Cheetah Girls, Fantasia, Lil' Jon, Monica, Bella Steez, and Bobby Valentino.
Ticket price: $450 for the Legends Ball and $350 for the Urban Ball. A combo ticket, which gets you entrance into both events, is $650.
Tickets go on sale Friday, December 5 here.
Be the Change Inaugural Ball
Date: January 20
Location: Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center
Host: MTV and Service Nation
Program: The event will feature several leading artists, celebrities, and government officials, and it will be televised live on MTV.
No word yet on ticket price and how to get them. We'll update as details of the event unfold.
Black McDonald's Operator's Association Inauguration Ball
Date: January 20
Location: City Club of Washington at Franklin Square
Time: 8 PM
Host: Baltimore/Washington chapter of the National Black McDonald’s Operators Association
Size: 350
Program: Live music and dancing
Food and drink: Hors d’oeurvres and open bar
Ticket Price: $200, plus a $10 online service fee. Tickets can be purchased here.
Bytes & Books Inaugural Ball
Date: January 20
Location: Folger Shakespeare Library
Time: 7 PM.
Host: National Coalition for Technology in Education and Training
Size: 500
Program: Entertainment by pop singer Ferras. Awards will be given to Senator Edward Kennedy, filmmaker George Lucas, and others
Ticket price: TBA
Tickets are not yet on sale, but check here for information about the event.
Change Has Come Inaugural Gala
Date: January 20
Location: Hilton Washington Embassy Row
Time: 7 PM
Host: The Baby-boomer Professionals
Program: Live jazz and dancing
Food and drink: Hors d'oeuvres and open bar
for the first hour
Ticket price: $150
Tickets available here until December 15
Creative Coalition's Gala Inaugural Ball
Date: January 20
Location: Harman Center for the Arts
Time: 9 PM
Host: The Creative Coalition
Program: Elvis Costello, Sting, and R&B legend
Sam Moore will perform. Confirmed attendees
are Spike Lee, Susan Sarandon, Maggie Gyllenhaal, Kerry Washington, and more.
Ticket price: The $10,000, two-ticket package is SOLD OUT. Other packages are $25,000, $50,000, or $100,000.
Environmental and Clean Energy Ball
Date: January 20
Location: Sequoia Restaurant
Time: 8 PM
Host: Members of several environmental groups
Program: Hors d'oeuvres and drinks
Ticket price: $200
SOLD OUT
The George Washington University Inaugural Ball
Date: January 20
Location: Omni Shoreham Hotel
Time: 8 PM
Host: George Washington University president Steven Knapp
Size: 4,000
Program: Live bands, talent from the GW performance community, and televised Inauguration Day coverage.
Food and drink: Hors d'oeuvres, desserts, and non-alcoholic beverages; a cash bar will be provided for guests who are 21 years or older
Ticket price: $100 SOLD OUT
Hawaii State Society Inaugural Ball
Date: January 20
Location: Mandarin Oriental hotel
Size: 750 people
Host: Hawaii State Society
Theme: Hawaii, of course. Decoration ideas run the gamut from Hawaiian floral arrangements to volcanoes. There has also been talk of a waterfall
Food and drink: Asian-Pacific fare, open bar
Entertainment: Performances from six acts, including five flying in from Hawaii
Ticket price: $200 SOLD OUT.
Michigan State Society Inaugural
Dinner Dance
Date: January 20
Location: National Museum of American History
Time: 7:30 PM
Host: Michigan State Society of Washington, DC and the Michigan Delegation to Congress
Program: Dancing to live music of entertainers from Michigan
Ticket price: $200
For tickets call 703-288-8696 or send an email to michigan@hayespr.com
HBC - New Leaf Inaugural Ball
Date: January 20
Location: Trinity University
Time: 8 PM
Host: New Leaf Beverage Company, Boomj.com, and Fifth Column Entertainment
Size: 1,200
Theme: “Turning over a New Leaf.”
Program: Guests who attend the ball will be invited to try New Leaf's new products and give a video testimony and short personal New Years resolution, which will be posted of the New Leaf web site. They will be invited to the site next year to update their progress. Live entertainment will be provided, and the performances will be posted on New Leaf's Web site. Web visitors will be asked to vote for the best performance of the night.
Food and drink: Cash bar and hors d'oeuvres
Ticket price: $350 before December 31 and $500 after. Tickets are on sale here.
Heroes Red, White & Blue Inaugural Ball
Date: January 20
Location: Warner Theatre
Time: 6 PM
Host: Citizens Helping Heroes, Inc.
Size: 1,500
Theme: Rebirth of Freedom. The event is a benefit for the USO of Metropolitan Washington and the Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors that honors America's military heroes and injured service members.
Program: The event will include a cocktail reception and a three-hour concert featuring 15 acts. Nile Rodgers is the musical director. An after-hours party for VIP ticket holders will follow.
Food and drink: Open bar for the reception, and a light buffet for the VIP party.
Ticket price: Tickets for military personnel and survivor families will be complimentary. Ticket prices for the general public, announced in the next few weeks, will range from $500 to $1,500.
Tickets will be on sale soon and available here.
The Inaugural Purple Ball
Date: January 20
Location: Fairmont Washington, DC
Time: 8 PM
Host: Louis Gossett Jr. and Asal Masomi are co-chairs. Other host-committee members include Patricia Arquette, Amy Brenneman, Ed Harris, Ashley Judd, Josh Lucas, Amy Madigan, Brad Silberling, and Kate Walsh
Size: 350
Program: The gala will honor veterans and servicemen and women. It benefits the Eracism Foundation.
Food and drink: Champagne dinner
Ticket price: $500, $1,000, $2,000, and $5,000.
Tickets are on sale now. To order, email tickets@inauguralpurpleball.com.
New Jersey State Society Garden State Inaugural Gala
Date: January 20.
Location: Washington Court Hotel
Time: 7:30 PM
Host: New Jersey State Society
Program: Live performance by the B Street Band, a Bruce Springsteen cover band.
Sold out. You may place your name on a waiting list—in case there are ticket-holder cancellations—by e-mailing info@njss.org.
Ivy Inaugural Ball
Date: January 20
Location: Four Points by Sheraton
Time: 8 PM
Host: Ivy Community Charities of Prince George’s County and Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc., Iota Gamma Omega Chapter
Size: 500
Theme: "Change Has Come! We Did It!"
Program: Admission includes buffet, Champagne toast, commemorative gift, one complimentary drink, cash bar, music, and dancing. This event benefits the Ivy Youth and Family Center, which serves the citizens of Prince George’s County, Maryland, through various community programs and services. More information about Ivy Charities can be found here.
Ticket price: $155
Tickets are available here. To purchase offline, contact Rochelle Andrews at roshav72@hotmail.com.
New York State Society Inaugural Parade Brunch
Date: January 20
Location: Willard Inter-Continental
Time: 11 AM
Host: New York State Society
Program: The society will arrange some street-side viewing of the parade, as well as TV broadcasts
Food and drink: Omelet station and other brunch fare.
Ticket prices: $320 for society members; $370 for non-members. Tickets are available here.
Pennsylvania State Society of Washington, DC Inaugural Gala
Date: January 20
Location: Ritz-Carlton Washington, DC
Time: 7 PM
Host: Pennsylvania State Society of Washington, DC
Size: 1,800
Theme: A Night of Stars. Pennsylvania's congressional members, governor, and several prominent mayors are expected to attend.
Program: Entertainment will be provided by Mark Rivera, who's played with Billy Joel, Ringo Starr, and others. Weatherman Tony Perkins will be the emcee.
Food and drink: Heavy hors d'oeuvres and open bar
Ticket price: $150 SOLD OUT.
The President's Ball
Date: January 20
Location: Washington Times Building
Time: 7:30 PM
Host: Maryland Inaugural Special Committee
Program: The evening will include live entertainment, such as pianist Charles Covington, R&B group the Softones, and more. A portion of the proceeds will be donated to Maryland Beverage Development Corp (BCDC), a 501c3 organization and the Stop Underage Drinking & Smoking Campaign.
Food and drink: Open bar, heavy hors d'oeuvres, and dessert. Items like beef wellington, teriyaki chicken, salmon balls, and bruschetta appear on the menu.
Ticket price: $200 through December 15, and $250 after.
Tickets are available here.
The Inaugural Youth Ball
Date: January 20
Location: JW Marriott
Time:
6:00 PM
Program:
On the evening of January 20th, which will provide an opportunity to help the next generation of Americans celebrate this historic event on the evening of January 20th. The ball will include 300 guests under 18 with adult supervision. At least 30 percent of the attendees will be marginalized individuals who have demonstrated a positive example for us all by living with hope and creating change in their communities.
The People’s Inaugural Ball
Date: January 20
Time:
8:00 PM
Program:
On the evening of January 20th, which will bring together citizens from all walks of life. The ball will include 1,000 guests and is designed to formally celebrate the historic and social significance of this moment in history with Americans from every walk of life. At least 30 percent of the attendees will be marginalized individuals who have demonstrated a positive example for us all by living with hope and creating change in their communities.
Presidential Inaugural Gala
Date: January 20
Location: Corcoran Gallery of Art
Time: 7 PM
Hosts: Link Americas Foundation, the Alliance for Public Technology, the Children's Partnership, Education Development Center, and the George Lucas Educational Foundation
Food and drink: Buffet dinner and open bar
Ticket price: $1,000.
Tickets are on sale now and available here.
Sikh Inaugural Ball
Date: January 20
Location: Ascot Restaurant
Time: 7 PM
Host: Sikh Community Center
Size: 300.
Food and drink: A general admission ticket gets you a buffet dinner and two drink. A VIP ticket gets you passage to a sit-down reception, open bar, passed hors d'oeuvres, and buffet.
Ticket price: General admission is $150 and VIP is $250.
Tickets go on sale here on Friday, December 12.
State Society of Arizona Inaugural Ball
Date: January 20
Location: Historical Society of Washington, DC
Time: 8 PM
Host: State Society of Arizona
Size: 1,200
Food and drink: There will be an open bar with two signature drinks for the evening, including an Arizona pickled cactus martini. The Southwest-inspired menu of heavy hors d'oeuvres will feature items such as empanadas and queso. More than a dozen desserts, including flan, will be served.
Ticket price: $175; $300 for a couple; $500 for VIP (which gets you front-of-the-line access upon arrival and entry to the VIP room with a private bar, seating, and passed hors d'oeuvres).
General admission tickets are sold out and there are less than 50 VIP tickets left, available here.
Unity in Service Inaugural Ball
Date: January 20
Location: *Venue changed to Top of the Art, event space of WVSA Arts connection
Time: 8 PM.
Program: Proceeds benefit the Armed Forces Relief Trust and Trinity University's scholarship fund
Food and drink: Light fare, beer, and wine
Ticket price: $90 to $175, depending on when you buy them and how much VIP access you want.
Tickets are available here.
The Hill Ball
Date: January 20
Location: Atlas Performing Arts Center
Time: 8:30 PM
Host: Capitol Hill Community Foundation
Program: Expect to swing dance.
Food and drink: Cash bar
Ticket price: $85
Tickets are available here.
