Inaugural Gala for 116th Club President Eileen O’Reilly is Friday

Tickets are now on sale for the 2023 Inauguration Gala for Eileen O’Reilly as the 116th president of the National Press Club.

O’Reilly, managing editor of standards and training at Axios, will be inaugurated as president of the Club on Friday, Feb. 3. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. for a cocktail reception. Dinner and the program will begin at 7:30 p.m.

Tickets cost $115 for Club members and $150 for the general public and can be purchased online.

O'Reilly will be sworn in as president by Dr. Anthony Fauci, former director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases.

Our new president invites you to stick around after the program for dancing and music provided by Uncle Jesse, a cover band that will take us back in time with all the best songs from the '90s.

Dress is black tie optional.