Want to watch the historic swearing in of the 44th president this Tuesday, but don't know where to go? Like many of us at Houstonist, you will probably be stuck at work and will have to sneak away to watch the inauguration. If you prefer to whoop it up that night, you might find yourself light-of-wallet for some of the galas ($150 per person?!?!?).
Fret not, we put together a list of daytime events by the area of town and evening events to suit the budget of anyone looking to commemorate the occasion. You'll be drinking champagne in the parish hall, eating Obama chili and "praise dancing" all over the city.
Events are for Tuesday, January 20th, and some of the evening events require you to RSVP. Check out the details plus a handy map after the jump.
Daytime Events
Inside the Loop
Catbirds Bar & Lounge
"Come share this milestone with us as we look forward to the next four years."
Time: 3:00 P.M.
Location:
1336 Westheimer
Houston, TX 77006
Beaver's Restaurant
Time: 11:00 A.M. to 12:30 P.M.
Location:
2310 Decatur Street
Houston, TX 77007
UH Main Campus
"Light refreshments will be served."
Time: 11:00 A.M. to 1:00 P.M.
Location:
Elizabeth D. Rockwell Pavilion at the MD Anderson Memorial Library
Houston Young Leaders Coalition and Informed Voters League of Houston Swearing-in Celebration
Time: 10:30 A.M. to 1:00 P.M.
Location:
Beaucoup Café
3511 Elgin Street
Houston, TX 77004
Harris County Democratic Party and the West Gulf Ports Council Inauguration Watch Party
"Join union members, local Democrats, and various officeholders as we watch this extraordinary and momentous event."
Time: 10:00 A.M. to 1:00 P.M.
Location:
Seafarers International Union Hall
1221 Pierce Street
Houston, TX 77002
Outside the Loop
Inauguration On A Big Movie Screen at the Alamo Drafthouse. (Katy)
"Event is open to the public, seating is free."
Time: 10:00 A.M. to 1:00 P.M.
Location:
Alamo Drafthouse Cinema
531 South Mason Road
Katy, TX 77450
BJ's Restaurant (Pearland)
"This will be a time where our community can gather, pray, and celebrate."
Time: 10:00 A.M. to 1:00 P.M.
Location:
11200 Broadway
Pearland, TX 77584
Bay Area New Democrats Inauguration Party (Webster)
"We'll have big screen projection and plenty of volume through the PA system; every seat will be a good one."
Time: 10:15 A.M. to 1:00 P.M.
Location:
Dimassi's Restaurant
1039 West Bay Area Blvd.
Webster, TX 77598
Southwest Houstonians for Obama Inauguration Watch Party (Clear Lake)
"Come out and enjoy creole food and music. Barack Obama events will be showing on all TVs all day."
Time: all day
Location:
Under the Bridge
6202 Hwy 6 South
Houston, TX 77083
Evening Events
Free
Drinking Liberally Changing of Arms Night
"Look for the table tent. We are usually on the (first) floor."
Time: 7:30 P.M.
Location:
Ernie's on Banks
1010 Banks Street
Houston, TX 77006
River Oaks Area Democratic Women (ROADWomen) Inaugural Champagne Celebration
"Refreshments, champagne and more!"
Time: 5:30 P.M.
Location:
St. Stephen's Episcopal Church Parish Hall
1805 West Alabama
Houston, TX 77098
The Providence Inaugural Ball
"Color guard, Scripture, Prayer, Pledge, Speakers, Singing, Praise Dancing, Tributes to Dr. Martin Luther King and Mr. Obama"
Time: 8:00 P.M. to 10:00 P.M.
Location:
Providence Missionary Baptist Church of Houston
111 West Little York Road
Houston, TX 77076
Dickinson-Bay Area NAACP Inaugural Celebration (Dickinson)
"We will watch re-broadcast of the inauguration and other inaugural events while sharing Obama chili, snacks, and drinks"
Time: 7:00 P.M. to 10:00 P.M.
Location:
Dickinson Historic Railroad Depot
218 FM 517 West
Dickinson, TX 77539
$50 and Under
Yes, We DID! Party
"Dress to Impress. Balloon Drop at 11pm."
Time: 7:00 P.M. to 2:00 A.M.
Location:
Club Rockstar
2524 McKinney Street
Houston, TX 77003
Tickets: pre-order $10.00; at the door $15.00
Call (832)428-2165 to purchase
Celebrating the Audacity of Hope
"Come celebrate with a live band, dancing and good food with WeCan in the heart of downtown Houston. Cocktail attire"
Time: 6:00 P.M. to 12:00 A.M.
Location:
Cafe Adagio
809 Congress
Houston, TX 77002
Tickets: $20.00
Inauguration Evening Celebration At Ellen Ray's Creole Restaurant
"Creole Chicken Salad, Jerk Chicken Wings, Marinated Green Beans, Our Famous Hot Potato Salad, Peach Cobbler. Cash Wine Bar. 50 inch Big Screen TV"
Time: 6:00 P.M. to 10:00 P.M.; Dinner served at 7:00 P.M.
Location:
Ellen Ray's Creole Restaurant
1924 Calumet
Houston, TX 77004
Harris County Democratic Party Presidential Inaugural Gala
"Sponsored and organized by Major One Entertainment. Business casual dress."
Time: 7:30 P.M. to 1:30 A.M.
Location:
Hotel Derek
2525 West Loop South
Houston, TX 77027
Tickets: $25.00 See website at www.majoroneentertainment.eventbrite.com for details
Over $50
Inaugural Ball for Barack Obama hosted by Radio One
"A black-tie affair...live music, DJ's, dancing, dining, and just a fun night of celebration."
Time: doors 6:00 P.M.
Location:
House of Blues Houston
1204 Caroline Street
Houston, TX 77002
Tickets: $55.00-$100.00; Call the box office at (888) 402-5837 for information
Across the Track PAC Inaugural Ball
"Sponsored and organized by Across the Track PAC."
Time: 7:00 P.M. to 12:00 A.M.
Location:
George R. Brown Convention Center
1001 Avenida de las Americas
Houston, Texas 77002
Tickets: $100.00/person, $150.00/couple
Montgomery County Democratic Party Inaugural Celebration and Dinner
Time: 6:00 P.M. to 9:00 P.M.
Landry's at the Woodlands
1212 Lake Robbins Drive
The Woodlands, TX 77380
Tickets: $75.00; Call (936) 271-0679 for details
Fort Bend Democrats Club Inaugural Celebration
"Black tie optional."
Time: 6:00 P.M. to 10:00 P.M.
Location:
Sugar Creek Country Club
420 Sugar Creek Blvd.
Sugar Land, Texas
Tickets: $50.00, reservations required. RSVP to (281) 341-5489
Photo courtesy of Flickr user Hella81.
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