If you're in DC, here's where to party:

American Music Urban Ball - Marriott Woodman Park Hotel - 1/20 Ludacris, Big Boi, Lil Jon, T-Pain, The Cheetah Girls and Cedric The Entertainer will make this one interesting jam.

American Music Legends Ball - Marriott Woodman Park Hotel - 1/20 Same location as the American Music Urban Ball, but in a different room. This shindig features George Clinton, Isaiah Washington, The Temptations and Chaka Khan (without Hot Chip backing her).

Hip Hop Inaugural Ball - Harman Center for the Arts - 1/19 Russell Simmons has rounded up LL Cool J, T.I., T-Pain, Akon and Young Jeezy, along with a slew of surprise guests for his bash.

"Dreams from My Father" American Scholars Inagural Ball - Four Seasons Hotel - 1/20L Cool J, Alicia Keys and host Macy Gray will host this classy shindig, which the President is scheduled to attend.

BET Honors Inaugural Ball - Warner Theatre - 1/17 Mary J. Blige and Magic Johnson.

History with Jay-Z - Warner Theatre - 1/19 You guessed it, Jay-Z will perform.

Demand in DC - Black Cat - 1/20 This low-key, open to the public show will feature Anti-Flag, United Nations and The AKAs.

The Big Shoulders Inauguration Ball - Black Cat - 1/19 Chicago's The Hideout takes over DC's Black Cat for a night of indie rock featuring Andrew Bird, Ted Leo and lots more.

RIAA Inaugural Charity Ball - Club Ibiza - 1/20 Nothing says selling out like performing at this shindig. Not surprisingly, Rihanna will perform.