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Vote, Drink & Be Merry
Kwan Booth
Last Updated on November, 03 2008 at 08:40 PM

After you complete the all important business of casting your vote, we recommend you kick back with close friends, closer family and complete strangers at one of these election night parties. They run the gamut from elegant to humble, round-the-way get togethers to cross the bridge spiffy. Find one (or six) that fits your voting style and usher in the next president. Or throw popcorn at the screen.

Grab your tap shoes boppers, the Big Dance is finally here. In less than 24 hours the last two years of political waltzing and maneuvering will come to a close. It doesn’t matter if you’re achin’ for Change or riding the Straight Talk Express, I think everyone is pretty full up on politics for a while-from the scandal of Troopergate and Fist Bump terrorism to racial anxieties and Joe the Plumber patronizing, we all need a second to rub our tired tootsies and stretch out for a bit before starting the important business of giving the next president hell.

That’s why, after you complete the all important business of casting your vote, we recommend you kick back with close friends, closer family and complete strangers at one of these election night parties. They run the gamut from elegant to humble, round-the-way get togethers to cross the bridge spiffy. Find one (or six) that fits your voting style and usher in the next president. Or throw popcorn at the screen.

Everett and Jones Election Block Party
They’ll be dancing in the streets or crying in their barbecue around Jack London Square. The street in front of Everett and Jones will be closed off for music and dancing, and various elected officials are scheduled to address the crowd. “American Idol” singer LaToya London, R&B singers Avant and D’Wayne Wiggins and hip-hop reggae artist Trinidad headline the event.
Free
6pm-1am
Everett and Jones
126 Broadway, Oakland

West Oakland Election Party
So you live in West Oakland and think there’s nothing going on Election Night? Think again! Watch the elections on two big screens, music by DJ Reggie and Bruno Zaire of the Full Moon DJ Crew, catered by Popo’s Pizza, featuring specialty pizzas & mouth watering barbecue. Volunteers welcome.
Free
5:30-11pm
Continental Club
1658 12th St, Oakland
510.444.9000
lowerbottomna@gmail.com

Election night party on USS Potomac
Watch the results come rolling in out on the rolling waves of the Bay. Hop on board the USS Potomac for a luxurious election night experience: enjoy fine wines from Foggy Bridge Winery, spirits from Brown-Forman and food provided by Kincaid’s Restaurant of Oakland and Palomino Restaurant of San Francisco.
$195 tickets
Boat leaves 5 p.m. from Jack London Square in Oakland
5:45 p.m. from Pier 40 in San Francisco.
Contact the USS Potomac Foundation
510.627.1667

Parkway Election Night Party
Screw your big screen TV we’ve got the really, really big screen!
Free
5 pm
Parkway Theater
1834 Park Blvd., Oakland
http://www.parkway-speakeasy.com

Red Carpet Election Night Party
Music by Zakiya Hooker, Bluz 4 U and Kev Choice along with speeches from local politicians. Hosted by Bay Area For Obama.
Donations Accepted
Air Lounge
492 9th St. Oakland
http:www.airoakland.com

Reggae, Dancehall and Politics
Big Screen election results and a night overflowing with riddims from Soul Fyah resident selectah’s Serg, Juan DMC and Kool Kyle along with special guests including SMOKY, Philly Wonka, Young Fyah, Able Dee and DJ Riddm. Plus Free CD Giveaways
Free
8pm
Lukas Lounge
2221 Broadway at West Grand
http://www.myspace.com/selectaserg

Join Obama Supporters at Kimball’s
Join the change parade with other Obamaniacs-Big Screens, No Host Bar, Networking with other young professionals and all the fixin’s.
Free
5-11 pm
Kimball’s Carnival
522 Second St., Oakland

For more Election night parties around the area, check out the O Scene Blog.
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