destination d.c.: my inauguration itinerary

It’s gonna be cold, it’s gonna be crazy, it’s gonna be a once-in-a-lifetime experience.

I’m expecting hordes of people, hoping for loads of good energy, and prepping myself to exercise extreme patience. But most of all, I’m just looking forward to being in the mix of it all, hitting up some parties, and being a part of this historical moment.

I’ve spent the last couple of days combing the web for events and gatherings that I think will be worth my time and money during the short 3 days I’ll be in D.C.

Here’s the list:

SUNDAY 1/18

• Arrive, settle in (Dupont Circle area)
• N’dambi Live Performance @ Kennedy Center Millennium Stage (6p-7p) - FREE! http://tinyurl.com/93ma4o
• Eric Roberson Live @ Black Cat (8p – 1a) – $22 http://tinyurl.com/8q2b7z
• Obama Wonderama burlesque show (until 2a) $20 – http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/52506l
  • Classic and modern day burlesque, sideshow, illusion, DJ sets, drink specials

MONDAY 1/19

• Airbedandbreakfast reception at Oya (1-3pm) – www.oyadc.com
  • Reception for those who used airbedandbreakfast to find a room share for inauguration. Still looking for a room? There’s plenty still available. As long as you don’t mind crashing with a local. Highly recommended.
• Brickskeller or RFD – http://www.lovethebeer.com
  • 300+ bottles of beer on the wall! Swoooon.
• MLK Day Celebration @ Washington National Cathedral (2p-4a) FREE
  • Hear from youth, write your own message to the President, and listen to Spoken Word, African Drumming, Hip-Hop and Gospel
• Rich Medina/DJ Spinna/Bobbito Garcia @ Bohemian Caverns (8p – until) – http://wonderfulldc09.eventbrite.com/
  • These DJs are gonna rip it up. Atlanta’s own Salah Ananse is doing the opening set. And there’s a slight chance that Mr. Stevie Wonder will show up at this event that honors him.
• Househeads 4 Obama Inauguration Party @ Bourbon  (1op-5a) $10

TUESDAY 1/20

• Brightest Young Things ALL-DAY Inauguration party @ Bohemian Caverns (9:30a – 4a) – $20/$25  http://www.brightestyoungthings.com/inaugural/
  • Hosted by Tig Notaro (of the Sarah Silverman program); Come and go all day as you please – they even have a bag check and an add-on meal package!
• JCM viewing party @ Ultra (10a – 6p) -$40VIP (2 free drinx) http://thepresidentialsuite.eventbrite.com/
  • Enjoy brunch, complimentary wine and mimosas while watching the ceremony on several screens
• Inauguration Party @ Local 16 (7p-12a) – $50 (free call drinks, dinner buffet) http://www.localsixteen.com/inaugurationparty.html
  • Kick it with the cool kids at this opulent den owned by Thievery Corporation
• Art of Change artists gathering (8p – til) – $50 http://www.artists-ball.org/
  • 3 separate areas w/live DJs, art, and fire performers!
• Funk for Peace ball w.Afrikaa Bambataa @ Modern – $15 http://www.modern-dc.com/main2.php

WEDNESDAY

• Pack and hit the road

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• http://friendshipbaptistdc.org/news.html
• http://www.hiphopcaucus.org/events/inauguration-watch-party

OTHER IDEAS / TIPS:

44 free things – http://www.washington.org/planning/press-room/news/consumer/44-free-things
Getting around: http://www.washington.org/visiting/experience-dc/presidential-inauguration/information
Late night sessions: http://www.localsixteen.com/ ; http://www.lovethebeer.com/rfd.html (24 hours); http://www.hawkanddoveonline.com/  (open til 4a, food til 2a)
One-stop inauguration guide: http://www.washingtoncitypaper.com/inauguration/metaguide/
List of off-the-path events: http://www.washingtoncitypaper.com/inauguration/events/

If you haven’t already, sign on to follow me on Twitter. I’ll be tweeting my butt off on all the goings-on while I’m up there.

cheers,

k

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