Groups around Hampton Roads are planning inauguration events to suit all tastes, from black-tie balls to big-screen broadcasts.
The Pilot will publish another calendar of inaugural events on Sunday, Jan. 18.
To list an event, send information to inauguration@pilotonline.com.
All events are Tuesday, Jan. 20.
Groups around Hampton Roads are planning inauguration events to suit all tastes, from black-tie balls to big-screen broadcasts.
All events are Tuesday, Jan. 20.
Big-screen broadcast, Chesapeake - 9 a.m. Dr. Clarence V. Cuffee Library, 2726 Border Road. Free. (757) 410-7034.
Big-screen broadcast, Newport News - 11 a.m. Grissom Library, 366 DeShazor Drive, Newport News. Free. (757) 369-3190.
Big-screen broadcast, Norfolk - 11:30 a.m. Norfolk State University L. Douglas Wilder Performing Arts Center, Norfolk State University. Free. (757) 823-8200.
Big-screen broadcast, Norfolk - Sponsored by Tidewater Community College. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Roper Performing Arts Center, 340 Granby St. Free. (757) 822-1122.
Big-screen broadcast, Norfolk - Sponsored by Five Points Community Farm Market and Norfolk OffBase, featuring live entertainment and organizations promoting community activism. 10 a.m.-3 p.m., 2500 Church St. Free. (757) 640-0300 or to request a table for a community group, e-mail NorfolkOffBase@gmail.com.
Big-screen broadcast, Suffolk - 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Suffolk Center for Cultural Arts, 110 W. Finney Ave. Free; tickets required. (757) 923-2900.
Big-screen broadcast, Virginia Beach - 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Ebenezer Baptist Church, 875 Baker Road. Includes lunch. Open to church members and senior citizens only; proof of age required. Free. (757) 490-9690.
Big-screen broadcasts, Williamsburg - 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Williamsburg Library Theatre, 515 Scotland St., and James City County Library, 7770 Croaker Road. Free. (757) 259-4070.
Viewing party, Norfolk - 9 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Family Investment Center at Oakmont North, 7241 Oakmont Drive. Features live broadcast linked with parties across the country. Free; call to reserve a place. (757) 852-9791.
Viewing party, Hampton - Sponsored by Zeta Phi Beta sorority and Phi Beta Sigma fraternity. 6:20 p.m. Hampton University student center atrium. Features open mic discussion about black America. Free. (757) 727-5691.
Viewing party, Smithfield - 10 a.m. Little Zion Baptist Church, 9496 Old Stage Hwy. Includes refreshments, prayer and singing. Free. (757) 357-4830.
The Basilica Ball - POSTPONED until Jan. 24 - 7 p.m. Parish hall, Basilica of St. Mary of the Immaculate Conception, 1000 Holt St., Norfolk. $15 per person; $25 per couple. (757) 622-4487 or omcinnis@verizon.net.
“The Dream Realized” Ball - Sponsored by Broad Creek Civic League. Black tie. 6:15 p.m., Sheraton Norfolk Waterside Hotel. $50. (757) 362-4157 or broadcreekinauguralball@yahoo.com.
Inaugural ball - Formal. 6-8 p.m. Southside Boys & Girls Club, 701 E. Berkley Ave., Norfolk. Includes fashion show, music, poetry, and refreshments. Free; space is limited. (757) 545-5963 or (757) 350-0077.
Inaugural ball - Sponsored by Hampton Roads Alumni Chapter of West Virginia State University. Semi-formal. 7 p.m. Portsmouth Renaissance Hotel. $25. (757) 461-1149.
Inaugural ball - Sponsored by Newport News Democratic City Committee. Semi-formal or formal. 7 p.m. Omni Newport News Hotel, 1000 Omni Blvd. $20. (757) 344-2277 or www.NewportNewsDemocrats.org.
Inaugural ball - Sponsored by Franklin and Southampton Democratic Parties. Formal. 8 p.m. Paul D. Camp Regional Workforce Development Center, 100 North College Drive, Franklin. $50 per couple. (757) 332-0704.
Inaugural celebration - Sponsored by MoveOn and other groups. 7:30 p.m. East Suffolk Community Center, 134 South Sixth St., Suffolk. Free. (757) 539-4221.
Inaugural celebration - Black tie preferred. 7 p.m. Half Moone Cruise and Celebration Center, 1 Waterside Drive, Norfolk. $45. (757) 435-6556 or www.nexcom1.net.
“Washington on the Pasquotank” ball - Black tie. 7 p.m. K.E. White Graduate Center, Elizabeth City State University. Benefits Elizabeth City State University Foundation scholarship fund. $50. (252) 335-2439 or ibc.wotp@gmail.com.
Teen inaugural bash - 6-8 p.m. Featuring dancing and big-screen broadcast. The Chill Spot, Pearl Bailey Library, 2510 Wickham Ave., Newport News. Free. (757) 247-8677.
Inaugural party - 8 p.m.-midnight, Featuring readings, music, hors d’oeuvres. $10. Club de Porres, 900 High St., Portsmouth. (757) 339-4281
Inaugural potluck - Sponsored by Isle of Wight Democrats and Obama supporters. Casual dress. 7-9:30 p.m. Featuring footage of the inauguration and entertainment. Last names A-K, bring appetizers; L-R, desserts; S-Z, soft drinks. Bring an item of clothing or non-perishable food for donation. Smithfield Center, 220 N. Church St., Smithfield. (757) 365-9142.
Inaugural celebration - Sponsored by The Community Builders at Broad Creek and Norfolk Redevelopment and Housing Authority. 4 p.m.-8 p.m. Featuring food, music and games. Broad Creek Community Center, 1343 Herbert Collins Way, Norfolk. Free. (757) 628-8270.
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