Obamapalooza

He's been a collector's plate, a comic book hero, an unwilling shill for pretty much anything and everything and, apparently, a cardboard cut-out for lonely women (pictured)...but now, Barack Obama will finally get to be President. Dozens of events will be taking place all over the city to commemorate this event, starting Tuesday from 10 a.m. to late at night. While most, if not all of the following venues will offer up TV coverage (the swearing-in takes place at noon; several venues plan to show a recorded version later at night), we suggest you call ahead to get an idea of what's being offered. For now, here's a brief overview.

MANHATTAN (From south to north) l BROOKLYN l QUEENS

Estancia 460
460 Greenwich St. between Watts and Desbrosses Sts.
Three-course Argentinean-style prix fixe
Seatings from 6 p.m.-10:30 p.m., prices start at $20.09

Greenhouse
151 Varick St. at Vandam St.
Speech replays, free cocktails from Lucid Absinthe
Free admission with RSVP (RSVP to poull@wayoverbudget.com), 9-11 p.m.

Lupanar Lounge
103 Essex St. near Delancey
Drink specials
Free, 8:00 p.m.

Savoy
70 Prince St. near Crosby
Gala Celebration: Open bar, Chicago-themed food (deep dish pizza, hot dogs, pulled pork)
$80, begins at 6:30 p.m.

S.O.B.'s
204 Varick St. at Houston
Party for Change: Free food, prix-fixe lunch deals, drink specials, live music, DJ. All ages.
Free, begins at 11:00 a.m.

Blue Note
131 W. 3rd St. between 6th Ave. and MacDougal St.
Obama Fest: Jazz-themed celebration, also doubles as tribute to bassist Jaco Pastorius
$15-25, shows at 8 p.m. and 10:30 p.m.

Bobo
181 W 10th St. between Seventh Ave. and Fourth St.
Downstairs there's a James Brown impersonator, a live band and a bar party. Upstairs is a black-tie dinner.
$75, 8 p.m.

Matilda Restaurant
647 E. 11th St. at Ave. C
Inauguration Fiesta: Tuscan-Mexcican food and drink specials
Free, 4 p.m.

Smorgas Chef West Village
283 W. 12th St. near W. 4th St.
Inauguration Brunch and dinner: Brunch and a la carte specials, cocktails. Prix-fixe dinner specials ($20.09).
Free (reservations required), brunch begins at 10:00 a.m., dinner at 6:00 p.m.

Bistrouge
432 E. 13th St. between First Avenue and Ave. A
Barack the House: Food and drink specials, plus music
Free, 6 p.m.-midnight

The Plumm
246 W. 14th St. between 7th and 8th Aves.
Inaugural Ball: "Obamarama" drink specials, music
Free, begins at 8 p.m.

Peter McManus
152 7th Ave. at 19th St.
Barack Around the Clock: Drink specials
Free, begins at 8 p.m.

Negril Chelsea
362 W. 23rd Street, between Eighth and Ninth Aves
Obama Colada drinks and lunch specials.
Free (call for reservation), 12 p.m.

Legends Bar
6 W. 33rd St. between Broadway and 5th Ave.
Inaugural Bash: Drink specials, champagne
Free, begins at 8 p.m.

Fashion 40
202 W. 40 St. between Seventh and Eighth Aves.
Plasma screens, music, complimentary champagne toasts, full dinner menu and happy hour prices
No cover with RSVP.

B.B. King's
237 W. 42nd St. between 7th and 8th Aves.
View the Inauguration on the big-screen at Lucille's Grill (within the club); food and drink available
Free; reserve at lucillesgrillnyc.com or 212-997-4144

Hudson Terrace
621 W. 46th St. between 11th and 12th Aves.
Inaugural Ball: Open bar (for VIPs), champagne reception, free appetizers
General admission: $20, VIP $75, 7-11 p.m.

Vynl
824 Ninth Ave. at 54th St.
Inaugural Bash: Serving "Barack Obama's favorite food" and drink specials
Free, begins at 12:00 p.m.

L'ybane
1136 First Ave. between 62nd and 63rd Sts.
Upper Green Side Obama Bash: Live telecast, drinks
Free, 7 p.m.

Wicker Park
1469 3rd Ave. at 83rd St.
Ba-Rockin' Steady All Night Long: Live telecast and drink specials
Free, 6 p.m.

The Underscore
1733 1st Ave. between 89th and 90th Sts.
Celebrate Obama: Cocktail, drink specials, live music
Free, 8 p.m.

Symphony Space
2537 Broadway at 95th St
Watch the day's festivities on Symphony Space's big screen. Pack a lunch or order in (or buy light snacks provided by unWINEd).
Free, 10 a.m.

Cafe du Soleil
2723 Broadway at 104th St.
Inauguration Brunch and Jazz Dinner: Live telecast beginning at 11 a.m., with brunch and lunch menu. Jazz trio in the evening from 7 p.m.-10 p.m. featuring guitarist Bill Wurtzel with guests.
Free cover (reservations for both events required), begins at 11 a.m.

The Underground Lounge
955 West End Avenue, at the corner of 107th St.
$4 well drinks, $4 domestic beers, $6 wine and an optional $10 brunch buffet.
Free, 10 a.m. - 8 p.m.

Melba's Restaurant
300 W. 114th St. at Frederick Douglass Blvd.
Celebrates 44: Obama-inspired dinner and drinks
Free, 6 p.m.

BBraxton       
1400 Fifth Ave. at West 116th St.
Popular Harlem spa hosts a soiree with gourmet hors d'oeuvres, premium spirits and an eyebrow wax, if interested.
$50 suggested donation, 8 p.m.

369th Harlem Armory
40 W. 143rd St. between Lenox Ave. and Harlem River Dr.
Live telecast of the inaugural speech.
Doors close at 10:30 a.m. sharp. RSVP: Inauguration@DemocracyPrep.org

The Monkey Room
589 Fort Washington Ave. near 187th St.
Obamarama: Drink specials
Free, 8 p.m.

BROOKLYN

Huckleberry Bar
588 Grand St. at Lorimer St.   
Ceremony replay, drink specials and tunes by DJ Colleen Crumbcake (Pop Shop/East Village Radio).
Free, 8 p.m.

Pete's Candy Store   
709 Lorimer St. at Richardson St.
Baracktail Time: Like the ceremony, drinking starts at high noon. Free food to boot.
Free, starting at noon

Black Rabbit
91 Greenpoint Ave. between Manhattan Ave. and Franklin St.
Greenpoint Progressives Party for a New Era: Live telecast, plus on-tap microbrews
Free, 7:30 p.m.

Miracle Grill Brooklyn         
222 7th Ave. between 3rd and 4th Sts., Brooklyn
According to the restaurant's website: "Inauguration night specials will be prevalent, and hope will abound!"
Free, 4 p.m.

The V-Spot    
156 5th Ave. between Douglas and Degraw Sts.
All beer, wine and cocktails will be 1/2 off with free vegan snacks for every table.
Free, 7 p.m.

Madiba Restaurant
195 DeKalb Ave. Between Carlton Ave. and Adelphi St.         
Food and drink specials. Part of Dekalb Ave's celebration, featuring 20+ venues.
Free, starting at 10:00 a.m.

Bussaco
833 Union St. between 6th and 7th Aves.
M'Obama Express Party: Featuring "B'Arak Mojitos" and Hawaiian hor d'oeuvres.
Free, 5 p.m.

Smack Mellon
92 Plymouth St. at Washington St.
Cash bar, food from the Red Hook vendors and a Dick Cheney "farewell speech."
Free, 7 p.m.-12 a.m.

The Gate
321 Fifth Ave. at 3rd St.
Toast Chicago political roots of Obama with a selection of the windy city's Two Brother Brewerey draught and cast ales.
Free, 3 p.m.

The Bell House
149 7th St. near 3rd Ave.
Brooklyn Inaugural Ball: A benefit for P.S. 261 featuring Karen Gibson Roc, South African musicians, DJ Stone's Afro-Pop tunes and lots of booze and wine.
$75, 7 p.m.

Rockwell's Bar
31 Rockwell Place between DeKalb Ave. and Fulton St.
Watch the (pre-recorded) inauguration on their big screen, participate in the raffle (apparel, products), buy Obama-themed artwork, drink a special Obama cocktail, and listen to DJ Ses Dinero.
Free, 5 p.m.

Common Grounds
376 Tompkins Ave. at Putnam
Drink specials
Free, 4 p.m.

Plan B
626 Vanderbilt Ave. between Park and Prospect Places, Brooklyn
Yes We Did Celebration: Drink specials
Free, 4 p.m.

Autour Du Monde Restaurant & Bar
860 Fulton St. at Clinton Ave.
Free Obama Rum punch for one hour
Free, 6 p.m.

Bar Olivino
899 Fulton St. between Clinton and Vanderbilt Aves.
Drink specials
Free, 8 p.m.

Sycamore
1118 Cortelyou Rd., between Stratford and Westminster Rds.
Drink specials all night.
Free, 7:00 p.m.

Cafe Shane
794 Washington Ave. at Sterling Pl.
Food and drink specials
Free, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.

CUNY Viewing Party
RSVP for details to this Baruch College event
http://www.baruch.cuny.edu/spa/newsevents/form_rsvp.php?event=Inauguration&date=01-20-2009&center=2

QUEENS

Kafene Wine Bar
23-08 Hotyt Ave, Astoria
Inaugural Bash: Complimentary hors d'oeuvres
Free, 7 p.m.

Palace Diner
60-15 Main Street, Flushing
Queens County Young Democrats, CUNY Law School Democrats, Democrats for NYC and NYC Councilman James Gennaro watch Obama get sworn in (and party). Breakfast included.
$5, 10:30 a.m -1:30 p.m.

Photo by Max Talbot-Minkin/Flickr