WASHINGTON — The first Democratic presidential debate is at 8:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 13 on CNN.
If watching it solo isn’t your thing, there are several debate watch parties planned around the region.
- The National Press Club’s watch party is $10 for Club members and $15 if you’re not a member. The club will be serving special drinks named for each candidate. For instance, “The Hillary” is a Brooklyn Lager brought to you by a remote server (ha ha).
- PredictIt’s free debate party will be held at Union Pub on Capitol Hill. It’s promising drink specials, bingo and “political sports” — in other words, drinking games.
- The DC Young Democrats will gather at Local 16 bar and restaurant in Northwest. It’s free.
- L2 and Campaigns & Elections are throwing a free watch party at Claudia’s Steakhouse in Northwest.
- The Maryland Democratic Party is hosting debate watch parties all over the state, including in Anne Arundel, Charles, Frederick, Howard and Prince George’s counties.
- Lee District Democrats are holding a watch party at Walker’s Grille in Alexandria. It’s free.
- The Hillary for America debate watch party is at BlackFinn located at 1620 I St. in Northwest and features Center for American Progress President Neera Tanden. It’s free to attend.
- DAPAC, a pro-Hillary Super PAC, is throwing a watch party at the Hotel Harrington in Northwest. The price of admission is $20.16.
- Bernie Sanders supporters will gather at The Manor DC restaurant in Northwest. There’s no charge to join them.
- The free Glover Park for Bernie Sanders watch party will be held at Veranda restaurant and bar in Northwest.
- Team O’Malley is throwing a free party at Stetsons Famous Bar & Grill in Northwest.
- The Montgomery County for O’Malley watch party is at McGinty’s Public House in Silver Spring. There’s no charge to get in.
- Jim Webb’s supporters will gather for free watch parties in Alexandria and Quantico.
