BELGIUM

Bye-Bye Bush! Keg party and Obama fundraiser
Americans in Belgium for Obama hosts a party with beer, live music, a dj, psychic readings, and a costume contest, inviting you to dress as your favorite member of the Bush Administration.
When: Thursday, 23 October at 19h00 – 21h00
Where: Brussels
Donation: US citizens must donate in advance here: USD 50 general admission, USD 25 for students and interns / Non-US citizens are free with paying US citizen.
For details and location, contact: hblamb@gmail.com

The American Election Party of the Century
Hosted by Democrats Abroad Belgium, The Bulletin and American Club Brussels
When: Tuesday, 4 November 2008 at 21h00
Where: Renaissance Brussels Hotel, Rue du Parnasse 19, 1950 Brussels
Fee: EUR 10
For tickets and information, contact: events@ackroyd.be

FRANCE

Democrats Abroad Toulouse book club meeting
When: Sunday, 26 October 2008 at 14h00
Members will discuss "Fixing Elections" by Steven Hill
For location, contact: susanisphere@yahoo.com

Informal cocktail party with guest speaker
Hosted by the Democrats Abroad Toulouse Meet-Up Group
Justo Robles II, a long-time member of the Democratic Party, will examine the Obama campaign in the swing state of Colorado.
When: Wednesday, 29 October at 17h30
For location and more information click here

Democrats and Republicans debate the US’ future under Obama or McCain
Leaders of local Republican and Democratic groups debate each other.
When: Wednesday, October 29th, 19h00
Where: ESCP-EAP, 79 Avenue de la Republique, 75011 Paris, Metro Saint Maur
Cost: EUR 10 general admission, free for students
RSVP to guarantee seating: etreville@aaescp-eap.net, or call 01 43 57 24 03

Election Night party in Toulouse
The Toulouse Business School, the American consulate, and a range of American organisations host a non-partisan event featuring the election results on a big screen, live music, food and dancing.
When: Tuesday, 4 November 2008 at 21h00 - Wednesday, 5 November 2008 at 4h00
Where: Business School of Toulouse, 20 Blvd Lascrosses
For more information click here

Election Night Gala in Paris
Democrats and Republicans Abroad provide food and drink, music, and speeches. French media will be broadcasting live with all-night interviews and political personalities. Election results on CNN, Fox News and other international media will be shown on 10 big screens including two theatres. 
When: Tuesday, 4 November at 22h30 – Wednesday, 5 November at 6h00
Where: Cinéaqua Paris, 02 avenue des Nations Unies, 75016 Paris
For more information click here or call Cineaqua: 33 1 40 69 23 28

GERMANY

Democrats Abroad – NRW meeting in Cologne
When: Wednesday, 23 October at 19h00
Where: Stadtgarten Biergarten & Restaurant, located behind Westbahnhof Köln, Venloer Str. 40
For more information: email Bill at dag-nrw@democratsabroad.org

Seminar on US Presidential elections
Bildungswerk Freiburg hosts a German-language seminar on the history of US-German relations, the US political system, conflicts during the Bush era, and analysis of the current candidates.
When: Friday, 24 October at 16:00 – Saturday, 25 October at 18h00
Where: St. Märgen, hotel Hirschen, Freiburg
Cost: EUR 40
For more information click here

“Bringing in the people - modern campaigning with music and media”
Part of the series "How will America vote? Insights and Perspectives"
When: Monday, 27 October, 2008 at 19h00
Where: Amerika Haus Berlin, Hardenbergstraße 22-24, 10623 Berlin
Free
For more information click here

Democrats Abroad Munich provides write-in absentee ballots
When: Wednesday, 29 October at 19h30 – 21h00
Where: EineWeltHaus, Schwanthalerstraße 80, Munich 80336
For more info: dag-munich@democratsabroad.org

Democrats Abroad in Heidelberg weekly meeting
When: Fridays, 24 October and 31 October at 19h00
Where: Perkeo Restaurant, Hauptstrasse 75, Heidelberg’s old town
Contact: charles.keene@t-online.de.

Panel Discussion on the upcoming US Election
The American-German Business Club of Bonn hosts a talk-show format discussion with journalists and local Republican and Democrat party members. Food and drink will be available.
When: Thursday, October 30 at 18h30 – 21h00
Where: Bonn International School, Martin-Luther-King-Strasse 14, 53175 Bonn
Cost: EUR 15 for non-members, EUR 10 for members
For more information click here

Election Night in Berlin
Amerika Haus hosts an election-night party with news coverage, interviews, discussions, books, American snacks and drinks.
When: Tuesday, 4 November at 18h00 – Wednesday, 5 November at 2h00
Where: Amerika Haus Berlin, Hardenbergstraße 22-24, 10623 Berlin
Free entrance but registration required
For registration and more information click here

America Votes: Let’s Party! in Kaiserslautern
Hosted by the Kaiserslautern chapter of Democrats Abroad and the Atlantic Academy of Kaiserslautern. Watch election results on TV, hear live music, eat, drink, talk, debate.
When: Tuesday, 4 November at 18h00 - Wednesday, 5 November, open end
Where: Atlantische Akademie Rheinland-Pfalz, Lauterstrasse 2, 67657 Kaiserslautern
Cost: EUR 5.00 for general public, EUR 3.00 for students
To register or for more information: email info@atlantische-akademie.de, or call Oliver Leis at 0631-366100

Election Night in Heidelberg
The German-American Cultural Institute hosts live coverage of election results on big-screen TVs, interviews and entertainment.
When: starting Tuesday, 4 November at 20:00
Cost: EUR 8 general admission / EUR 4 for members
For more information click here

Democrats Abroad Election Night Party in Hamburg
Live coverage of election results from big screen TV, live music, an open mic, and an all-night buffet.
When: Tuesday, November 4 at 22h00 – Wednesday, November at 5h00 (or whenever the results are in)  
Where: Treffpunkt Eppendorf, Kegelhofstrasse 46 (corner of Frickestrasse), Hamburg, phone: 40 64 23 12 12
Donation: EUR 12.50 for US citizens (with verification)
RSVP: Michele.hartley@googlemail.com or info@demsinhamburg.com
More information click here

Sleepless in Tuebingen 
The German-American Institute presents an election night party with a German-language round-table discussion, live music, TV broadcasts, movies and American snacks and drinks.
When: Tuesday, 4 November at 20h00 – Wednesday, 5 November at 8h00
Where: Cinema Museum
Free admission
For more info click here

THE NETHERLANDS

DemsFun Groningen gathering
A casual gathering to meet, talk, drink, and provide help with obtaining absentee ballots.
When: Saturday, 25 October 2008 at 20h00 – 22h00
Where: De Kale Jonker Café, Gedempte Zuiderdiep 148, Groningen, phone: 050-3142916
View photos of past events on Flickr

The Groningen Debates, "McCain vs. Obama"
Dwarsdiep political and cultural debate center hosts a debate featuring European and American perspectives. Special guests include US musicians Laurie Anderson and Alvin Curran.
When: Wednesday, 29 October at 19h30 – 21:30
Where: Grand Theatre, Grote Markt 35, Groningen
No cost, but arrive early to ensure seating.
For more info click here

DemsFun Drinks Amsterdam
Meet, chat and have fun.
When: Saturday, 1 November at 17h00 – 19h00
Where: Plan B/Cafe Maarten, Voetboogstraat 14, Amsterdam, across from the American Book Center Treehouse
For more info click here

Boom Chicago Election Night
The all-night election party begins with “Bye Bye Bush”, a political satire about the US election. Then Boom Chicago turns into Democrats Abroad HQ for a night of entertainment, cocktails, and election coverage on the big screen. Light breakfast will be available in the morning.
When: Tuesday 4 November 20:00 – Wednesday, 5 November 7h30
Where: Boom Chicago, Leidseplein 12
Cost: EUR 30 for show and all-night party, EUR 15 for party.
For tickets and information click here

Election Night in Groningen
This all-night event includes live coverage of election results on several TV screens, a debate between members of Democrats and Republicans Abroad, jazz music, screenings of movies and documentaries, and an American breakfast in the morning.
When: Tuesday, 4 November at 22h00 – Wednesday, 5 November at 7h00
Where: De Stadsschouwburg (city theatre), Turfsingel 86, 9711 VX Groningen
The event is free but requires tickets
For more information (in Dutch) click here

SPAIN

Election Night Party in Madrid
Music, live coverage of election results, silent auction.
When: Tuesday, 4 November at 21h00
Location: To be announced
For more information click here

Barcelona Democrats Election Night Party
Barcelona Democrats Abroad will host a party with coverage of election results on a large screen, live music, tapas, an open bar and door prizes.
When: Tuesday, 4 November at 21h30 – Wednesday, 5 November at 3h00
Cost: EUR 30 for US citizens only.
For more information, contact bcndems@gmail.com

SWITZERLAND

Presidential campaign film festival
Different films are screened daily, including “The Candidate”, “Thirteen Days” and “The Last Hurrah”.
When: Ongoing
Where: Cac-Voltaire theatre, Geneva
For more information click here

Caves Ouvertes for Obama
Members of Democrats Abroad Switzerland and Geneva for Obama are invited to meet at a private home in Bursin for wine tasting, coffee and snacks.
When: Sunday, 2 November, 14h00 – 18h00
Fee: $100 to the Obama campaign, CHF 10 for wine tasting
RSVP to sharonbylenga@gmail.com


Election Night Party in Geneva
American International Club of Geneva hosts a party featuring live news coverage, live country music, face painting, a bucking bronco and a fashion show.
When: Tuesday, 4 November at 19h00 – 9h00 Wednesday, 5 November
Where: Ramada Park Hotel, Avenue Louis-Casaï 75-77, Geneva
Cost: admission to party is free, EUR 130-150 for dinner, EUR 20 for breakfast
More information click here