Busboys & Poets

4pm (LOFT) - DC Public Schools (Private Event)

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ISM: Rachel Corrie & Beyond. If you are like most people, you first heard of the International Solidarity Movement when Rachel Corrie -- a 23-year-old volunteer from Olympia, WA -- was run over by an Israeli bulldozer and killed while protesting home demolitions in the Gaza Strip. But that was 7 years ago...Not only has the ISM refused to be intimidated by Israeli attempts to shut it down, but volunteers in both the West Bank and Gaza are increasingly coming from all age groups and walks of life. Telling their stories will be: Adam Shapiro, a human rights activist, documentary filmmaker and one of the co-founders for the ISM in Palestine, Pam Bailey and Keren Batiyov are both DC-area residents and Palestinian rights activists who defied stereotypes to become ISM volunteers after the age of 50. Pam and Keren are working to establish a DC/MD/VA-area ISM chapter and are looking for fellow volunteers! This event is FREE and OPEN to the public.

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9pm (Cullen Room) Soul + Folk = SOULFOLK ...featuring musicians Joy Ike, Nelly's Echo and Christylez Bacon. Soulful PA-artist, JOY IKE has been voted Pittsburgh City Paper’s Best Solo Artist 2 years in a row. Baltimore artist, NELLY'S ECHO describes himself as "a boy with a guitar in his hands who has got something to say." CHRISTYLEZ BACON is a GRAMMY Nominated Progressive Hip-Hop artist and multi-instrumentalist from Southeast DC. For more info on SOULFOLK: http://joyike.com/soulfolk -- $10 Cover (cash only)

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9 (Cullen Room) - The @ttic is the perfect club alternative event to mix and mingle, network, and enjoy an interactive environment that incorporates monthly themes and charitable giving. Hosted by Komplex, while DJ Huck Fin spins the best of old school Hip Hop and R&B. Show starts at 9pm. Cover: $10 (Early Bird Special – Limited Qty); $15 Advance. *ALL TICKETS MUST BE PURCHASED IN ADVANCE* For More Informtioan, visit : http://benyblaqentertainment.com/site/?page_id=6

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8 PM (Patio) - "Poetry on the Patio" feat. Joseph LMS, Love the Poet, and Droopy the Broke Baller. Hosted by 2Deep the Poetess. Michelle "LOVE the poet" Nelson began her journey artistically by testing the waters of the underground performance arts community in the Baltimore Metropolitan area. She became a recognizable figure on the DMV (D.C./Maryland/Virginia) performance arts scene and sought after performer. LOVE continues to center her spoken word career on social enlightenment, community outreach, and entertainment. Joseph LMS, a founding member of the infamous touring duo Gravity's Tongue, is the author of the one man show "She is", where he collaborated with several artists of many disciplines to create a show with 6 original songs, a dance number, and original pieces of still art. He was the Black Oak Tavern Grand Slam Champion two years in a row which allowed him to represent Oneonta , NY twice at the PSI National Poetry Slam. // Have dinner and drinks outside on the patio while enjoying a performance by this month's featured poets and spoken word artists. // FREE EVENT!

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6:30 PM (Cullen Room) - "Floodlines: Community and Resistance from Katrina to the Jena Six" is a firsthand account of community, culture, and resistance in New Orleans. The book weaves the stories of gay rappers, Mardi Gras Indians, Arab and Latino immigrants, public housing residents, and grassroots activists in the years before and after Katrina. From post-Katrina evacuee camps to torture testimony at Angola Prison to organizing with the family members of the Jena Six, "Floodlines" tells the stories behind the headlines from an unforgettable time and place in history. For more info on the book, and to purchase, visit: http://bbpbooks.teachingforchange.org/book/9781608460656 // FREE EVENT!

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5:30 PM (Cullen Room) - Furious Dance Meeting (PRIVATE)

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For two hours, audiences can expect a diverse chorus of voices and a vast array of professional spoken word performers, open mic rookies, musicians and a different host every week. Expect to be moved, expect a packed house, expect the unexpected, but above all come with an open mind and ear. -- FREE . Complimentary wristbands for tonight's open mic will be available all day in the Global Exchange store beginning at 10 AM until sold out. Limit of 4 wristbands per person.

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6 pm (Cullen) - Progressive Democrats of America (PDA) DC Chapter Launch

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6:30 pm - Internet Identity Workshop (Private Dinner)

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9pm (Cullen Room) - Live Performance by JUMBO (www.jumboaniebiet.com). Jumbo Aniebiet is a native Nigerian Jazz and R&B singer, song writer and producer who’s biggest tragedy in his life lead to his vocation. Although Jumbo began playing the harmonica at age 6, it wasn’t until the tragic loss of his mother that he developed a stronger passion for music. Through hard work and growth of his artistry, Jumbo’s doors opened up as he worked with great artists such as South African legendary jazz musician, Hugh Masekhela and Nigerian Queen of Soul, Yinka Davis. Jumbo will be accompanied by Jibola and Bunmi Dada -- $10 Cover (cash only)

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11am (Patio) - CHALK4PEACE. In celebration of Busboys and Poets 5-year anniversary, we are chalking for peace! Join as we chalk messages and visions for a more peaceful planet. http://www.chalk4peace.org/

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8:30pm (Cullen) - One Common Unity. Common Folk: The Voices of a Movement is a 3 part concert series exploring & creating a new conversation on the topics of Health, Environment, and Immigration. The first two shows on Health and the Environment, brought in packed venues and a large number of submissions.This event will be focused more on the community conscious open mic! Headlining will be The Cornel West Theory, as well as guest speaker Shahid Buttar, of the Bill of Rights Defense Committee. The event is being hosted by HawaH. For more information: www.OneCommonUnity.org

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"Live! from Busboys - Open Mic/Talent Showcase" (5-Year Anniversary Celebration). "LIVE! from Busboys: Open Mic/Talent Showcase" hosted by Ne'a Posey (myspace.com/neaposeypt2). An Open Mic for ALL PERFORMERS, not just poets! Whether you're a musician, comedian, dancer, actor/actress, magician, or any other type of performer - we want to see what you've got! Come showcase your talent.

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6pm (Cullen Room) - Women Empowering Women (Private Event)

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12pm (Cullen Room) - Meridian International (Private Luncheon)

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6pm (Cullen Room) - Defeat Poverty DC

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New Leaders for New Schools, release 8/14

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(HOLD) Washington Association of Black of Journalists. De'Anthony White. Release COB 8/25

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6:30pm (LOFT) - Consumers Union (Private Event)

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9 PM (Cullen Room) - A Busboys and Poetry Event - Wednesday Night Open Mic hosted by Tiffany Okafor and featuring Theresa Tha S.O.N.G.B.I.R.D. Calling herself the new age Shug Avery, Theresa blends her own recipe of spoken-word, hip-hop, blues, and jazz to deliver her testimony. Her work makes light of heartache and encourages the best to grow from the pains of life, and the sweat of putting the pieces back together. // For two hours, audiences can expect a diverse chorus of voices and a vast array of professional spoken word performers, open mic rookies, musicians and a different host every week. Expect to be moved, expect a packed house, expect the unexpected, but above all come with an open mind and ear. -- $4 Admission (Wristbands/tickets are sold all day in the Global Exchange store beginning at 10 AM until sold out. Limit of 4 wristbands per person. Cash only. Sorry, No Refunds.)

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5pm (Cullen Room) - Tribute to Ramona

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9pm (Cullen Room) - Live Performance by Circus of Saints. Circus of Saints plays original instrumental trippy music drawn from hippy, soul, and New Orleans roots. Circus of Saints perform songs that are meant to spread the joy of improvisations - improvisation of melody, harmony, beats, ideas, and spirit. $10 Cover (cash only)

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(HOLD) National Leadership Institute. Release 8/21

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4pm (Cullen Room) - Unity Walk.

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