Portland Oregon Inauguration Events and Parties | January 20

Barfly doesn't often send out emails, but when they do…good stuff.  Links will take you to the Barfly information and reviews on the bars. From Jen Lane of Barfly Fame:

Portland Inaguration PartiesDearest Darlings:

Happy Best! Day! Ever! Here's a round-up of Portland Inauguration Day festivities for your political partying pleasure.

SHAMELESS SELF-PROMOTION ALERT! DJ Meee-owww @ Plan B, TONIGHT!
Inaugurate THIS! An especially historic Short-Shorts Night, hosted with the mosted by Jedediah "Diamond" Aaker, and TONIGHT, Tuesday, January 20th, deejayed by Miss Jen Lane. BONUS: Chicken Bingo! Viva America! No cover, drink specials, 10pm-2:0am. At Plan B 1305 SE 8th.

Ace Cleaners “Obama Time!” deejayed by JR Pella. Featuring big screen coverage of the Washington festivities, a Bush pinata, and photos with Barack (well, his cardboard cut-out). No cover, 7pm-11pm. Note: Ace Cleaners is on corner of SW 10th and Stark.

Ash Street Saloon “Bush's Last Day in Office Party” hosted by Whit Danger, with Fenbi International Superstars, Ashia, El Jefe. 8pm, $4.

Backspace “Goodbye George: The End of an Error” $5-$15 sliding scale; proceeds benefit SIsters of the Road. (Backspace, 115 NW 5th Ave)

The Democratic Party of Oregon's Victory Ball
The Dems whoop it up at the Tiffany Center with Pete Krebs and the Stolen Sweets, performances by BodyVox. Champi toasts, desserts. Followed by after-party at Holocene after 11:00pm. Event starts at 8pm, a little hefty at $120.09/ticket.

East Burn has 4 HDs going with a projector and $2 pints all the live-long-day.

Holocene presents an Inauguration Celebration featuring a DJ Set from Optimo and NIGHTCLUBBING with Linger & Quiet $8-10 sliding scale. Doors open at 8pm.

Macadam's Open at 7am for breakfast and full coverage of the Inauguration. No cover.

There are many more at Barfly

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