360NIGHTLIFE LLC (http://www.360nightlife.com) and DC Professionals sponsor two affordable yet upscale Inauguration events. 

An estimated two million people will enter into Washington DC for Inaugration 2009 and with numerous balls and galas, it is easy to get confused about what to do.

An affordable yet trendy alternative to the $150 and up Inaugaration Balls is the parties being hosted by various Washington DC event planners.

On Saturday, 360nightlife and DC Professionals host a Inaugural Kick-off event at Chloe (2477 18th St, NW WDC) aimed toward young professionals around the nation.  You can receive complimentary admission til 11 PM by joining their guestlist or purchase $10 tickets that will give you VIP / no wait admission all night.

Finally, on Martin Luther King Sunday they are presenting History 2009 - A Red, White and Blue Inaugural Ball sponsored by Absolut Vodka at Saki.  Saki is a sleek Asian themed nightclub and lounge.  Portion of proceeds from this event with benefit The New America Foundation (http://www.newamerica.net).  Tickets include a 2 hour Absolut open bar, appetizers, a oriental Naked Sushi performance at midnight and party favors.  Limited tickets available.

For more information about these events or to purchase tickets please their official website at http://www.InaugarationPartyDC.com .