16 Charlotte election night parties for celebrating/drowning your sorrows
No matter who wins Tuesday night, I think we’re all going to need a drink after the insanity of this 2016 election season.
In a matter of hours the polls will close, the votes will be counted and there’ll be nothing left to do but raise a glass to the future of America — or drown your sorrows with a few stouts.
Either way, here are 16 election parties you can hit up to celebrate/mourn with friends.
Details could change, so follow the links and/or confirm with the venue/organizers that the event is still happening. Know of others that should be listed here? Shoot me an email.
Election Night at Murphy’s Kitchen & Tap
6-11 p.m. 445 W. Trade St., Charlotte.
Hosted by Charlotte Drinking Liberally, which also hosted presidential debate watch parties. The group has reserved the upstairs area of Murphy’s. The group will also be tracking important races (other than for president) and ballot initiatives around the country. All are welcome.
WFAE’s Election Night Results Watching Party (Sold Out)
7-11 p.m. at Free Range Brewing, 2320 N. Davidson St.
You can’t get into this one unless you already grabbed a free ticket (or know somebody who knows somebody), but Charlotte’s NPR station will be hosting “news junkies, poly-sci majors, beer lovers, Republicans, Democrats, Independents and undecideds” at a watch party at Free Range Brewing, featuring food from A Bao Time food truck.
Election Day Balloon Drop at Whisky River
10 p.m.-2 a.m. at Whisky River, 210 E. Trade St., #A-208, Charlotte.
Get in free with your “I Voted” sticker, then enjoy $2 Miller Lites, $4 screwdrivers, and $6 Crooked Hillary or Panty Dropper Shots. (Stay classy, Whisky River.) Dropping “thousands of dollars” in cash and prizes at midnight.
Mecklenburg County Democratic Election Night Party
7 p.m.-midnight at Slate Charlotte, 200 E. Bland St., Charlotte.
Organized by the Young Democrats of Mecklenburg County along with the Mecklenburg County Democratic Party. This is the official Democratic Party party at Slate, with candidates like Jeff Jackson, Joyce Waddell, John Autry, Chaz Beasley and others expected to attend.
Libertarians of Charlotte Election Night Party
7 p.m. at Kickstand Burger, 1101 Central Ave., Charlotte.
The Libertarians of Charlotte have reserved the front room at Kickstand. RSVPs requested.
Mecklenburg County Republican Party Victory Celebration
Starts at close of polls. SMS Catering, 1764 Norland Road, Charlotte.
The Mecklenburg County Republican Party will be hosting a Victory Celebration at SMS Catering. Barbecue buffet and cash bar. (I asked Republican N.C. House candidate Scott Stone if it was open to the public and he wrote back via Twitter DM “Open to Republicans…”)
Republican Victory Party in Monroe
7:30 p.m.-midnight at Hilltop Fish Far & Steakhouse, 1602 E. Roosevelt Blvd., Monroe.
Hosted by the Union County GOP and will feature U.S. Congressman Robert Pittenger and other local candidates. RSVP to Larry Shaheen at larry@robertpittenger.com.
LGBTQ & Ally Community Election Night Watch Party
6:30-11:30 p.m. at Craft City Social Club, Sheraton Charlotte Hotel, 555 S. McDowell St., Charlotte.
Hosted by TurnOUT NC, a partnership between the Human Rights Campaign and Equality NC. Complimentary appetizers and a cash bar. Parking is just $5 for the whole night.
Election Night Trivia Tuesday at Petra’s
8-11 p.m. at Petra’s, 1919 Commonwealth Ave., Charlotte.
Come for the trivia, stay for the election results. Lana Cane and Ilean Dover will be hosting the trivia Night at Petra’s and giving live election updates throughout. After trivia is over, they’ll be staying to watch the results. Bonus trivia points possible if you kept your “I Voted” sticker.
Taco Tuesday Election Party at The Local
The Local Charlotte, 105 E. 5th St., Charlotte.
“Celebrate Democracy at its finest” with $2 tacos, $5 Jack Daniel’s and $2.50 PBR.
Election Night Mac & Cheese Cookoff at Snug Harbor
10 p.m.-1 a.m. at Snug Harbor, 1228 Gordon St., Charlotte.
Vote for your favorite mac and cheese, hosted by Snug Harbor and Country Tuesday. Only happens once every four years.
Election Night Watch Party at The Broken Spoke
7-11 p.m. at The Broken Spoke, 227 Southside Dr., Charlotte.
All political affiliations welcome. All beer in bottles and cans on special for $3, and $6 wine by the glass. Live jazz at 8:30 p.m.
Election Night Watch Party at Jackalope Jack’s
8-11 p.m., Jackalope Jack’s, 1936 E. 7th St., Charlotte.
Hosted by Urban League of Central Carolinas Young Professionals and National Society of Black Engineers — Charlotte.
A Foxy Election Party at Leroy Fox
7-10 p.m. at Leroy Fox, 705 S. Sharon Amity Road, Charlotte.
“Party like a patriot” with a patriotic photo booth and drink specials like: $3 America bottles, $3 Sugar Creek Pilsner bottles, $4 Olde Mecklenburg Copper drafts and half-priced wine.
Election Viewing Party at Flight
4 p.m.-midnight at Flight, 314 N. College St., Charlotte.
Flight will be showing live election coverage with sound. White Zombie, Red Oak and Blue Blaze beers all $3, plus a free appetizer bar starting at 7 p.m.
Trevor Fuller’s Election Night Watch Party
7:30-11 p.m. at Taco Mac SouthPark, 4626 Piedmont Row Dr., Charlotte.
The Democratic candidate for Mecklenburg County Commissioner At Large will host a party at Taco Mac, with televised results of all national, state and local elections.
Bonus: Wednesday
Still need to decompress after the election? Here’s an event Wednesday night for ya.
WTF! Nasty Woman Election Party
5:30-7 p.m. Wednesday at Hygge Coworking, 809 W. Hill St., Charlotte.
Hosted by Girls Rock Charlotte, this is an open chat about feminism for all genders, 18 and up. Light snacks and beverages provided.
Photo: Charlotte Observer file
This story was originally published November 7, 2016 at 11:02 PM with the headline "16 Charlotte election night parties for celebrating/drowning your sorrows."