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In Addition to the Trump Inauguration Next Friday, There Will be a Series of Anti-Trump Events in DC

Amid the pomp and circumstance of the US presidential inauguration–America always makes a big deal of this transition of power, like they’re the only country in the world that does it–the election of Donald Trump has prompted the organization of a series of anti-Trump events. This should be…interesting.

Here’s what we’ve got (via the press release):

PEACE BALL
A gathering to celebrate the accomplishments and successes of the past four years.
Thurs Jan 19, 8pm. National Museum of African American History and Culture

THANK YOU MR. PRESIDENT: AND STILL WE DANCE
A dance party to celebrate one final night of President Obama’s administration.
Proceeds benefit the National Center for Transgender Equality and the Gay and Lesbian Victory Fund.
Thurs. Jan. 19th, 11:30 p.m., 9:30 Club

UNNAUGURAL CONCERT
Fri. Jan. 20th, 7.30 p.m., Cultural Arts Center, Montgomery College, Silver Spring, MD

NO THANKS
A night of anti-fascist sounds in the capital of the USA. A benefit for Casa Ruby and ONE DC.
Fri. Jan. 20th, Black Cat.

THE ANTI-INAUGURATION
Friday Jan. 20th 8pm. The Lincoln Theatre.

GAG BALL DC
Fierce music, cocktails, lots of entertainment and interactive art, and more – all to celebrate LGBTQ+ and gun violence prevention activism
Fri. Jan. 20th, 10pm, Cobalt / 30 Degrees

RALLY 4 HUMANITY
Fri. Jan. 20th, National Mall

THE PEOPLE’S INAUGURAL BALL
Fri. Jan. 20th, 8pm. Vieux Carre
www.staywokeandfight.com

WOMEN’S MARCH AFTER-PARTY
Sat. Jan. 21st . 8pm. Lost & Found

BENEFIT FOR PLANNED PARENTHOOD WITH FRANKIE AND BETTY
Jan. 21st, 10pm. Slash Run.

UNITY BALL
Dance party to benefit Bread for the City and Planned Parenthood.
Saturday January 21st. 8pm. District Architecture Center.

RISE UP DC
Sat. Jan. 21st, 9pm. The Hamilton.

LAUGH. DANCE… THEN GET TO WORK
Official March After Party presented by Funny or Die & 9:30 Club.
Proceeds will benefit Planned Parenthood.
Sat. Jan. 21st. 8pm. 9:30 Club.

THE ANTI-BALL
Women’s March After Party featuring Kyp Malone (TV on the Radio), Kimya Dawson (The Moldy Peaches), Nels Cline (Wilco), Trixie Whitley, Holly Miranda, Xenia Rubinos, Elena Canlas and Domenica Fossati (Underground Systems), Jeffrey Lewis, Kat Wright, Superhuman Happiness, Miles Francis and TEEN.
House band: Antibalas. Plus surprise guests.
Proceeds will benefit Planned Parenthood.
Jan. 21st, 8pm.  Black Cat.

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2 thoughts on “In Addition to the Trump Inauguration Next Friday, There Will be a Series of Anti-Trump Events in DC

  • I wonder what the Las Vegas oddsmakers have for the time it’ll take for President Trump to declare Martial Law

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