[More added 1/17--check the last slides] With bars open until 4am and politicos ready to party, there will be a lot going on to celebrate Obama's second Inauguration. Even if you missed out on the official ball tickets from the Presidential Inauguration Committee, there are still a lot of events you won't want to miss (in fact, most of the ones here will be better parties, period)! Balls come and go every 4 years, so pay attention to learn what's hot and what's not for 2013.

The Obamas and Bidens have been invited to basically all of the events listed here. They are only obligated to show up to the two official balls but just might pop in when you least expect them to...

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Washingtonian Magazine, in partnership with AT&T, hosted their annual foodie tasting party at the National Building Museum, "The Best Of Washington" party. The fete celebrates the magazine's July "Best Of" issue, which lists reader picks for best restaurants, salons, boutiques and more. Guests enjoyed Patron cocktails and noshed on bites from the best restaurants in the city, including Bandolero, Bourbon Steak, Adour, Rogue 24, and many more. More»

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Last night was the grand re-opening of the historic Howard Theatre, which marked the theatre's 101st birthday. The venue has hosted legendary black musicians like Duke Ellington, Ella Fitzgerald, Marvin Gaye, James Brown, Ray Charles, Stevie Wonder and The Supremes throughout its history. More»

I was more than a little envious of GofG NYC's Socialite Superlatives, but only because I think DC is even more like high school than NYC is. We have our cliques, our drama, and our parties--but hey, at least we are all of age and can get even drunker and cattier now. So, where do the socials stack up? Read on!