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Wednesday, October 15, 2008

Where to Party Like It’s the Last Presidential Debate

posted by on October 15 at 13:10 PM

Don’t forget about our liveblogging of tonight’s debate, which you won’t want to miss. But for those who really must watch the final McCain v. Obama at a public party, here’s the list. Among the places playing host:

35th Street Bistro; Cafe Metropolitain; Cafe Presse; Central Cinema (hosted by the 37th District Democrats); Columbia City Theater Lounge (also hosted by the 37th District Democrats); Moe Bar; Second Life; SOLO; The Jones Bistro; Spitfire; Tougo Coffee; Town Hall; Twilight Exit; and official Obama Campaign watch parties from Port Townsend to Yakima.

The full list, with addresses, start times, drink specials, and wireless info if provided, is in the jump.

(Your party not mentioned? Send me an email and I’ll add it to the list.)

And here’s the full list:

35th Street Bistro
709 N 35th Street.
206.547.9850.
“The 35th Street Bistro is hosting a mellow and neighborly debate party in Fremont. Enjoy the debate in the Bistro’s new lounge. Our happy hour runs from 4-7 and we have the following specials: all glass wines < $10 are $5; premium wells are $5; and all domestic beers are $2.50. Unfortunately, no wireless access.”


Cafe Metropolitain / Equal Rights Washington
1701 E Olive Way on Capitol Hill
“These parties have attracted over 300 people so please show up early to make sure you get a seat! We will have Obama gear to give out and we’ll be recruiting volunteers for GOTV (get out the vote) on Nov 4th.”


Cafe Presse
See all the Presidential Debates live on the big screen.
No cover. No reservations. Everyone welcome!
Café Presse
1117 12th Avenue Seattle, WA • TEL: 206.709.7674
cafepresseseattle.com


Central Cinema / 37th District Democrats North
5:30 PM
1411 21st Avenue Seattle WA 98122
“Stone oven pizzas, calzones, panini sandwiches, soups and salads as well as beer and wine may be ordered and consumed in both the theater and the restaurant.”
5:30 Presidential Debate
8:30 Gubernatorial Debate sponsered by Children’s Alliance
9:30 Movie “Boggie Man” based on the life of Lee Atwater, the very “frist” Karl Rove.


Columbia City Theater Lounge / 37th District Democrats South
Columbia City Theater Lounge
4916 Rainer Ave S.
Seattle , WA 98118
Tel: 206.723.0088
“They will be ready for us with a TV tuned to the debates beginning at 6:00 PM”


Moe Bar
“The bar has two 42in flatscreens with sound connected to our house system—so it’s audible and viewable by all! We have happy hour for the duration (from 3-8pm) and as well Fish Fry offers a happy hour on food from 5-7pm—the entire menu is available for order in Moe during regular business hours.”


Progressive Majority / Sili Savusa
The Roebling Building
900 First Avenue South, #304
Seattle, WA 98134
“Suggested contribution of $50 to Progressive Majority and $25 to each candidate. Credit Cards accepted at the door.”
RSVP klogsdon@progressivemajority.org or Kristina at 206-443-5566.


Seattle Works
South Lake Union Discovery Center
Details here.
“Sponsored by Seattle Works and City Club at the South Lake Union Discovery Center. $10 cover gets you two drinks, appetizers, and access to representatives from candidates and propositions as well as a crowd of interesting, engaged, involved young professionals.”


Second Life
The Playpen
6PM EST
“The Playpen is a an erotic voice club in Second Life with female and male dancers and escorts. Come join us for The Playpen’s Presidential debate listening party, also known as The Master Debaters. All your favorite (or soon to be favorite) Voice Dolls and Voice Toys watching McCain and Obama go at it. Play fun debate lingo games with us as our hottest dancers entertain you. The hottest voices in Second Life also have the hottest minds- and you’ll only find them at the Playpen. (Adult debate watchers only, please!)”


SOLO
200 Roy Street on lower queen anne (3rd Ave N and Roy, across the street from teatro zinzanni)
206.213.0080
info@solo-bar.com
“Join us as we watch the increasingly irritable Senator John McCain lose his cool and angrily patronize the next President of the United States Barack Obama! All whilst sipping the finest baracktails in the city!”
$2 Rainiers; $3.50 New Belgium 1554; $4.50 Dewars; and $6 Dewars 12
Free Wi Fi


Spitfire
2219 4th ave
Seattle, wa 98121
“Spitfire will have our backroom (and front room) open to the public, with the debates shown on the 100” projection screen as well as our 22 flat screens and sound run thru the house system. We are not charging cover for the debates and the more the merrier! Get here early to get a seat, otherwise there is plenty of standing room…
We have wifi, and do not take reservations for the events.”

Happy Hour 4-7pm: $6 McCain’s and Obama’s; $5 fresh fruit Margaritas; $4 wells and wine; $3 select drafts; $3.50 small plates; $4.50 small plate nachos.


The Jones Bistro
thejonesbistro.com
8824 Roosevelt Way NE
Seattle, WA 98115
(206) 527-5480
Debate begins at 6:00 pm
Happy Hour food and drink specials all night


Tougo Coffee
1410 18th Avenue
Seattle, WA 98122
206-860-3518
“The festivities begin at 5:30. Beer and wine will be available — donations to cover costs are welcome — and we will also have sandwiches and salads from Domovoi for purchase. And, of course, there will be delicious coffee.”


Town Hall / James Traub
“In his latest work, James Traub (a contributing writer for The New York Times Magazine) traces the history of America’s democratic evangelizing, including a detailed portrait of the Bush administration’s largely failed efforts to bolster democratic forces abroad. Traub argues that democracy matters for human rights, ethnic and religious reconciliation, political stability, and equitable development but that the United States must exercise caution in its efforts to spread it, matching its deeds to its word, abroad and at home. Presented by the Town Hall Center for Civic Life, with University Book Store.

For those wanting to hear James Traub, but also not wanting to miss the Presidential Debate at 6 pm, we will have television monitors set up for viewing at Town Hall. Traub has agreed to provide his analysis of the debate and take a few questions about it before segueing into his talk. Doors will open at 5:30.

Tickets are $5 and are available at www.brownpapertickets.com , 800/838-3006 and at the door beginning at 6:30. Town Hall members receive priority seating. Downstairs at Town Hall, enter on Seneca Street.”


Twilight Exit
“Happy hour through the whole debate! Great food! And I can’t stress enough that you should get there early if you want a place to sit. Like, for reals.”
2051 E Madison St
Seattle, WA 98122
(206) 324-7462
map


Official Obama campaign watch parties:
Auburn
Chihuahua’s Mexican Restaurant
4202 Auburn Way North
Auburn, WA 98002

Bellevue
Lake Hills Clubhouse
15230 Lake Hills Blvd.
Bellevue, WA 98007

Bellingham
Blue Horse Gallery
301 W. Holly St.
Bellingham, WA 98225

Everett
Everett Labor Temple
2812 Lombard Avenue
Everett, WA 98201

Port Townsend
Water Street Brewing
639 Water Street
Port Townsend, WA 98368

Richland
Richland Community Center
500 Amon Park Dr
Richland, WA 99354

Seattle
CFC Seattle HQ
1310 Mercer St
Seattle, WA 98109

Spokane
Toad Hall
1427 W Dean
Spokane, WA 99201

Tacoma
Varsity Grill
1114 Broadway
Tacoma, WA 98402

Yakima
Yakima Democratic Headquarters
1101B W. Yakima Ave
Yakima, WA 98902

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Love this:
Join us as we watch the increasingly irritable Senator John McCain lose his cool and angrily patronize the next President of the United States Barack Obama! All whilst sipping the finest baracktails in the city!”

Posted by Laura | October 15, 2008 1:27 PM
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and just for The Gays: Elite has advertised that they will have it on, and CC's will have it on all the TV's in both sides of the bar with the added benefit of food available from the kitchen. And if you ask nicely, Madison Pub will tune some of their many screens to the debate.

Posted by Jakey | October 15, 2008 1:53 PM
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Also the local Drinking Liberally folks will be having a debate watch party at the Montlake Ale House 2307 24th Ave. E.

Posted by Christopher Stefan | October 15, 2008 2:20 PM
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@2-- that's tempting. I'd go to CC's if they promised to randomly insert their screensaver still-shots of porn during debate.

Posted by Andy Niable | October 15, 2008 2:32 PM
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Anything going on in North Seattle for the debate?

Posted by Dikla Tuchman | October 15, 2008 2:34 PM
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Anything going on in North Seattle for the debate?

Posted by Dikla Tuchman | October 15, 2008 2:36 PM
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Anything going on in North Seattle for the debate?

Posted by Dikla Tuchman | October 15, 2008 2:37 PM
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@7: Not much - I'll be doing lines of coke off my wife's girlfriends while we watch the debate. You?

Posted by Greg | October 15, 2008 2:46 PM
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5-7: Anything going on in North Seattle for the debate?

Cafe Racer @ 5828 Roosevelt Way NE is having a pasta special and several screens for debate-watching.

Posted by i love my hourlong commute | October 15, 2008 2:58 PM
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I'm super sad I'm going to be stuck in Canada instead of at the Twilight Exit, but drink one for me, please!

Posted by Matt Fuckin' Hickey | October 15, 2008 3:50 PM

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