Red, White & Black Presidential Inauguration Ball. Tribute to the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. and Barack Obama features dancing, buffet, entertainment and door prizes. Reservations recommended. Formal attire. 9 p.m. tonight. $30. Me’lange Upscale Bistro Lounge, 2077 Northlake Parkway, Tucker. 770-736-3490, www.melangeatl.com.

Inaugural Watch Party. Inauguration will be viewed in the sanctuary. Food provided. Reservations recommended. 10 a.m. Tuesday. Free; donations accepted. Pleasant Grove Missionary Baptist Church, 566 Whitlock Ave., Marietta. 770-428-3681, www.pleasantgrovechurch.org.

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There will be plenty of televisions in metro Atlanta tuned to Barack Obama’s inauguration on Tuesday.

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Presidential Inauguration Viewing Party. Sponsored by the Clayton State University Student Government Association. In the Student Activities Center. 10 a.m. Tuesday. Free. Clayton State University, 2000 Clayton State Blvd., Morrow. 678-466-4000, a-s.clayton.edu/mlking.

Inauguration Viewing at Centennial Olympic Park. Ceremony will be shown on two large LED screens at the park. No glass, alcohol, signage or pets will be allowed at the event and all bags are subject to search. 10 a.m. Tuesday. Free. Centennial Olympic Park, 265 Centennial Olympic Park Drive N.W., Atlanta. 404-222-7275, www.centennialpark.com.

Inauguration Viewing Party. In Douglass Hall. 11 a.m. Tuesday. Free. Morehouse College, 830 Westview Drive S.W., Atlanta. 404-681-2800, www.morehouse.edu/events/2009/kingcelebration.html.

Presidential Inauguration Viewing. Concessions available. Limited seating. Doors open at 11 a.m., ceremony begins at noon Tuesday. Free. The City Center, 6502 Gresham St., Union City. 404-422-3023, www.thecitycenter.net.

Presidential Inauguration Viewing Party. Inauguration will be presented live on all eight screens. 11 a.m. Tuesday. Free, but ticket is required and must be picked up in advance at the theater. Torch Theaters, 2244 Panola Road, Lithonia. 678-418-9843.

Presidential Inauguration Viewing. In the high-definition theater. 11:30 a.m. Tuesday. Theater admission is free. Jimmy Carter Library and Museum, 441 Freedom Parkway, Atlanta. 404-865-7100, www.jimmycarterlibrary.gov.

Celebrating Change: A Feminist Inauguration Day Gathering. Presented by Charis Books & More and Atlanta Women’s Action for New Directions. 7-10 p.m. Tuesday. Free. Kavarna, 707 East Lake Drive, Decatur. 404-371-1113, www.instantkavarna.com.

Presidential Inauguration Party. For ages 25 and older. 7 p.m.-midnight Tuesday. $20; $15 advance. The Centre @ Arbor Connection, 7475 Douglas Blvd., Suite 100A, Douglasville. 404-428-9831, www.thearborconnection.com.

“Yes We Can, Yes We Did.” Presidential inauguration celebration includes a reception, open bar, buffet and door prizes. 7-10 p.m. Tuesday. Inauguration can be viewed for free noon-2 p.m. at Tony’s Bar and Grill, 2590 Peachtree Industrial Blvd., Duluth. Reception: $25; $20 advance; $35 couples. Atlanta Marriott Perimeter Center, 246 Perimeter Center Parkway N.E., Atlanta. 770-559-1306, inaugurationball.eventbrite.com.

More: For more area inauguration parties, go online to MoveOn.org and click the “Inaugural Bash” link.