Events - Busboys and Poets

Spotlight: The Official Launch Cabaret

Spotlight: The Official Launch Cabaret

Oct 29, 2026 6:00 pm

Performance | Takoma

5th Thursday Night Open Mic hosted by E-Baby

5th Thursday Night Open Mic hosted by E-Baby

Oct 29, 2026 8:00 pm

Poetry Reading/Open Mic | Hyattsville

5th Thursday Night Open Mic hosted by DJ Tao

5th Thursday Night Open Mic hosted by DJ Tao

Oct 29, 2026 8:00 pm

Poetry Reading/Open Mic | Columbia

Hidden in Plain Sight: The Story of Odessa Madre

Hidden in Plain Sight: The Story of Odessa Madre

Oct 30, 2026 6:00 pm

Discussion | 14th & V

Seven Black Minutes: Halloween

Seven Black Minutes: Halloween

Oct 30, 2026 7:00 pm

Performance | 450K

Spoken Horror Slam!! Hosted by Black Chakra

Spoken Horror Slam!! Hosted by Black Chakra

Oct 30, 2026 8:00 pm

Poetry Reading/Open Mic | Columbia

Friday Night Open Mic hosted by Casey Catherine Moore

Friday Night Open Mic hosted by Casey Catherine Moore

Oct 30, 2026 9:00 pm

Poetry Reading/Open Mic | Brookland

ASL Open Mic Night hosted by Wade Green

ASL Open Mic Night hosted by Wade Green

Oct 30, 2026 9:00 pm

Poetry Reading/Open Mic | 450K

Poetry

Poetry

Weekly Open Mic Nights

Order Online

Online Ordering

Busboys to-go

In-house Series

In-house Series

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Bookstore

Bookstore

Busboys and Poets Books

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Shop

Gift cards and swag

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