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Thursday Night Open Mic hosted by Lady Brion


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    Nov 6, 2025
    8:00 pm - 10:00 pm

A Busboys and Poetry Event hosted this week by Lady Brion Lady Brion is an international spoken word artist, poetry coach, activist, organizer, educator and the executive director of the Pennsylvania Avenue Black Arts and Entertainment District. She received her B.A. in Communication and Culture from Howard University and her MFA in Creative Writing & (more…)

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1st Thursday Open Mic Night | Hyattsville |Hosted by Backpack Jeff


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    Nov 6, 2025
    8:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Come join us for our Open Mic! For two hours, audiences can expect a diverse chorus of voices and a vast array of professional spoken word performers, open mic rookies, and musicians. Expect to be moved, expect a packed house, expect the unexpected, but above all come with an open mind and ear.$5.00 + Tax (more…)

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Speaker Con 2025: An Evening of Impact


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    Nov 7, 2025
    4:00 pm - 11:00 pm

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1st Friday Night Open Mic hosted by DJ Art.is


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    Nov 7, 2025
    7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

A Busboys and Poetry Event hosted this week by DJ ART.ISKnown for having a unique ear for melodies and lyrics, DJ Art.is provides a whole experience for his audience. His passion and undeniable talent can turn his listeners into fans of the Artist and the DJ. Art.is discovered another platform to further elevate the sound and (more…)

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Friday Night Open Mic hosted by Dwayne B!


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    Nov 7, 2025
    9:00 pm - 10:00 pm

A Busboys and Poets Event hosted this week by Dwayne BDwayne B! aka the “Crochet Kingpin” is a homegrown DC native poet, activist, break-dancer, and fashion designer. He is one of the hosts of DC’s longest running open mic series, Spit Dat, as well as a member of the Busboys and Poets hosting team for (more…)

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Poetic Checkmate | Quarterly Chess Tournament


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    Nov 8, 2025
    1:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Poetic Checkmate Chess Tournament Series: Speak Life 🎤Must Register OnlineStarts at 1pm – 5pm📍 Location: Busboys and Poets Anacostia 2004 Martin Luther King Jr Ave SEOnline Registration Only $10.00 No Cash At Event 🏆 Chess Tournament🎤 Poetry Slam Winner Takes All $100Between rounds, immerse yourself in the power of spoken word, where voices uplift, inspire, (more…)

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LET IT OUT! : A Healing & Poetry Writing Workshop: Facilitated by Charity Blackwell and Tierra Stewart


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    Nov 8, 2025
    6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

LET IT OUT! : A Healing & Poetry Writing Workshop A Healing & Poetry Writing Workshop for Furloughed Government Workers 📍 Busboys and Poets | 450 K St NW, Washington, DC📅 Saturday, November 8 | 6:00–8:00 PM💸 Free and open to the public About the Workshop Take a deep breath… and let it out. This (more…)

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Journey to Josiah 3rd Annual Gala & Fundraiser


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    Nov 8, 2025
    6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Journey to Josiah 3rd Annual Gala – Celebration of National Adoption Awareness MonthJoin usfor an unforgettable evening of love and inclusion as we shine a spotlight on our LGBTQIA+ youth in care!Journey to Josiah is a Black-led, LGBTQIA+-founded social enterprise committed to building pathways to safety, belonging, and purpose for youth impacted by the foster (more…)

Black Ass Comedy Promo

Another Black A** Comedy Show


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    Nov 8, 2025
    6:30 pm - 9:30 pm

DC, get ready to laugh! The Black Ass Comedy Show is coming back to town for a night of pure, unfiltered hilarity!Join us at Busboys and Poets in Washington, DC on Saturday, November 8, 2025. Doors open at 7:00 PM and the show kicks off at 8:00 PM.Food and drinks are available for purchase at (more…)

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Woman/Man Heal Thyself: A Conversation with Queen Afua and Andy Shallal


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    Nov 8, 2025
    7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Woman/Man Heal Thyself: A Conversation with Queen Afua and Andy ShallalFollowing a Supernatural Day of Wellness at the Thurgood Marshall Center, join us at Busboys and Poets for an intimate and inspiring conversation with Queen Afua — renowned holistic health practitioner and author of Sacred Woman, Man Heal Thyself, Heal Thyself: For Health and Longevity, Circles (more…)

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Food is Life: Protect Palestinian Farmers from Israeli Violence


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    Nov 9, 2025
    4:00 pm - 6:00 pm

We’ll take a journey with Vivien; memorialize our martyrs & return to life. Spoken word by Zeina Azzam, soft music and ancestral knowledge. This event is offered in two time slots; 4-6pm or 6-8pm. Please chose the appropriate time slot in tickets. GrowingPalestine is hosting a campaign launch for FOOD IS LIFE; Protect Palestinian farmers (more…)

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Film Screening & Artists Panel


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    Nov 9, 2025
    5:00 pm - 8:00 pm

A Documentary Project Starring Performing Artists in the DMV + Baltimore FREE , RSVP indelible.life (more…)