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Obama Inauguration Events in L.A.

Looking to capture a touch of that Washington D.C.-via-Chicago magic on Inauguration Day? Just want a few warm bodies to celebrate with? Here are a few inauguration-themed events and places to watch Barack Obama's inauguration as the 44th president of the United States on Jan. 20.

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1. Inauguration Watching Party   Downtown L.A. & adjacent

California African American Museum members gather to watch Barack Obama's inauguration as the 44th president. The museum, where President-Elect Barack Obama spoke in 2006, will provide free continental breakfast during the event. New members welcome.


Inauguration Watching Party
2. Inauguration Watch   Downtown L.A. & adjacent

The political minds of USC host a post-speech analysis and discussion after an inauguration viewing at an on-campus coffee house.


Inauguration Watch
3. Inauguration Watching & Celebration   South L.A.

As millions of people gather at the nation's capital, head to South L.A. where hundreds of community members and school children will gather to watch the inauguration of Barack Obama. Free food & music.


Inauguration Watching & Celebration
4. Inauguration Viewing hosted by Jan Perry   Downtown L.A.

L.A. LIVE broadcasts the inauguration on the large LED screens of Nokia Plaza as KTLA broadcasts live throughout the morning. 7 a.m. - pre-ceremony events 9 a.m. - Obama sworn-in 11:30 a.m. - inaugural parade


Inauguration Viewing hosted by Jan Perry
5. Inauguration Screening   Beverly Hills

This Beverly Hills theater will open its doors at 8 a.m. on Jan. 20 so Angelenos can sit and watch the Inauguration on a larger-than-life movie screen. The inauguration will also be screened free at the Wilshire Screening Room & Gallery at 8671 Wilshire Blvd., Ste. 112.


Inauguration Screening
6. The Abbey   West Hollywood

Obama's historic inauguration equals certain inebriation for you and your friends all day Tuesday at the Abbey. The bar opens at 7 a.m., and will cart in extra flat screen TVs (tuned to CNN) for the event. Candis Cayne performs at 10 p.m. as well.


The Abbey
7. Downtown Independent   Downtown L.A.

The Downtown Independent theater will throw open its doors at 8:30 a.m. for a presidential inauguration screening and party. Free. Light breakfast items like croissants, donuts and muffins as well as coffee, mimosas, champagne and beer will be available for purchase at the concessions stand.


8. IM Radio: Inauguration Party   Silver Lake / Echo Park

Community-based activist radio station IM radio hosts an inauguration party at the Echo complete with dancing and music.


IM Radio: Inauguration Party
9. J Restaurant and Lounge   Downtown L.A.

What's the best place to take in history on Tuesday? For Obama fans, it's at J Lounge. Their "inaugural ball" will begin at 6 p.m. and features live music performances and appetizers. Tickets start at $25. More info at 2009lainauguralgala.com.


J Restaurant and Lounge
10. Cafe-Club Fais Do-Do   Crenshaw District

Celebrate Obama's inauguration with live music from King Cotton and his Ruff-Stock Outfit as well as tunes spun by Maintain. $10, 8 p.m., all ages.


Cafe-Club Fais Do-Do
11. Inauguration Subversion   Silver Lake / Echo Park

Stories LA explores the subversive side of the inauguration with writer and political activist Jason Flore-Williams, artist Gordy Grundy and "Artillery" magazine editor Tulsa Kinney.


Inauguration Subversion
12. Obamas & Beer   Downtown L.A.

Senor Fish will extend happy hour until 2 a.m. in celebration of Barack Obama's inauguration. Two rooms of dancing and DJs.


Obamas & Beer
13. Rock Obama Inauguration Party   Culver City

Thinking of honoring Obama over discounted dinner and drinks? Rush Street, a Culver City bar and grill with a Chi-town vibe, is hosting their very own inauguration bash with half-price bottles of wine for all diners. The restaurant's multiple high-def TVs will show the inaugural happenings while the restaurant offers dancing and drink specials beginning at 9 p.m. in the upstairs lounge.


Rock Obama Inauguration Party
14. Presidential Inauguration in LEGOs   San Diego County

Can't make it to Washington D.C. to see Barack Obama sworn in? Head to Carlsbad where Legoland recreates the presidential inauguration in (what else?) Legos. More than 1,000 mini-figures have been created out of thousands of LEGO bricks including Obama and his family, vice president Joseph Biden and his wife Jill, George and Laura Bush, Dick and Lynn Cheney and many others. In honor of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, a large LEGO mosaic made from more than 16,000 bricks and depicting King's famous "I have a dream" speech will be on display Jan. 17-18. The display is open during regular park visiting hours, but LEGOLAND California is closed on the actual inauguration day, January 20.


Presidential Inauguration in LEGOs
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