Sure, you could sit at home and watch it on TV. But this is the Inauguration of a new and different president, and this president, more than most, is about community. So, you wanna be with people on this historic day, no?

Someplace where you don’t need to wrap your head in wool to enjoy it?

The TVs will be on everywhere - what would a Sacramento bar be like without a TV? - but if you want a place where they’re celebrating, we’ve got a short list for you to check out. Keep in mind that most of these places will be offering drink and food specials, but we’ll leave it to you to find out what they are.

Here are a few places in town where you can watch the inaugural live - coverage begins at 8 a.m., but when He speaks is anyone’s guess. Aim for 9. And keep in mind that coverage will go all day and into the night. We’ve listed events by their start time. You are responsible for when they finish.

Start time: 8 a.m.

• R15 - Bartender Todd tells SacramentoPress.com that the bar/restaurant will be decorated and ready with Bloody Marys and decorated food: red, white and blue pancakes. And the place has great east-facing windows for that “It’s morning again in America” sunshine. 15th and R Streets downtown.
• 40 Acres and a Mule and The Guild Theatre - Oak Park will be ground zero for celebrating the inaugural of the nation’s first African American president. The Guild, at 2814 35th Street, has a capacity of 220, and will be showing the whole thing on the big screen, while nearby 40 Acres and a Mule Gallery may be more conducive to live commentary. Note: There will be a $4 donation requested at the Guild.
• A Touch A’ Class - Located at 4217 Stockton Boulevard, just south of 14th Avenue, this classic African American bar is a social center, and again, where better to be on this historic day?

• Bridges on the River starts its celebrations mid-afternoon, but it should go on long after that. The bar will be offering drink and food specials, and they’re encouraging everyone to wear their Obama gear. At 2125 Garden Highway, this place is likely to be the prettiest and sunniest place to celebrate a new administration.

• Revolution Wines, Sacramento’s premier “urban winery” will open its midtown location to Obama fans at 4 p.m., offering the first glass of wine for only 44 cents, in honor of our 44th President. The capacity of the place is only 80 and on Monday afternoon they were nearly 75% full, so get there early if you’re keen. 2116 P Street.

• Colin Celestin and his staff are offering drink specials and their locally-legendary Island and Cajun Cuisine along with a celebration of the 44th President. The celebration starts at 5 p.m. at 18th and K Streets.

• Butch and Nellie’s coffeehouse and soup emporium will start its celebration at 6 p.m. Their located at 1827 I Street, just west of 19th Street.

• Fancy-pants gay disco Badlands will be hosting the gay community’s big celebration, starting the evening off right with its Red, Blue and White party at 20th and K Streets.

Know of any other parties? Feel free to add to this list in the comments section below!