Where Art Meets Community:Showing Your Work at Busboys and Poetswith presenter Carol Rhodes Dyson, Arts Curator Busboys and Poets (more…)
Join us to dive into Anna Dorn’s latest novel American Spirits, a love letter to pop music that charts an icon’s fall and an obsessive fangirl’s rise.Thirty-eight-year-old Blue Velour has finally achieved the critical acclaim she’s long been chasing. Over the last decade, she’s released six studio albums to mixed reviews, landing her somewhere between (more…)
Join us to watch a special ATU 689 documentary and engage with Striking Transit Workers in a Q&A moderated by Ginny DiamondNoVA Labor, ATU 689 & the DC LaborFest is hosting this free documentary viewing and panel Q&A event featuring the film We Fought For What We Have: A Union StoryIn 2019, ATU Local 689 (more…)
A Busboys and Poetry Event hosted this week by the D.O.P.E – CHARITY BLACKWELLCharity Blackwell (She/Hers) is a spoken word artist, host, emcee, and poetry specialist who has spent several years contributing to the arts scene in DC and across national platforms. She is a Trinity University graduate, where she received her B.A and M.A, for (more…)
What would the world look like if we couldn’t express outrage against the systems we disagree with or support the changes we seek?Our right to peaceful protest is under attack, and we must act now.Protest: Respect It, Defend It,Use It offers a powerful look at the role peaceful activism has played in advancing the public (more…)
A Busboys and Poetry Event hosted this week by DJ TaoWhether freestyle or written, DJ Tao is a word in motion.DJ Tao began his career as a spoken word artist in the Washington, DC area. After extensive experience performing locally, he decided to expand his audience. He took his act on the road, touring America’s (more…)
A Busboys and Poetry Event hosted this week by E-babyEric “E-Baby” Smith began writing poetry in July 2000; since then, he’s opened for R&B artists Musiq Soul Child, Me’Shell N’degeOcello, & Lyfe Jennings to name a few. After joining Jus Wiggin Entertainment in 2002 [agent: Tracy Wiggs], his “1 Poet Poetical Tour†reached over 150 (more…)
Join Readers Nationwide for an Evening with Walter MosleyBe part of a national, live conversation with Walter Mosley, one of the most celebrated voices in contemporary literature.On Thursday, May 28, Mosley will appear live in Sacramento at The Guild Theater with the event streamed to 30 bookstores nationwide and available for viewers at home. This (more…)
Marcus Johnson brings the FLO Experience to Busboys and Poets Anacostia with soulful contemporary jazz.Billboard chart-topping pianist and producer Marcus Johnson brings the FLO Experience to Busboys and Poets Anacostia for an evening of soulful contemporary jazz, elevated vibes, and unforgettable live music. Known for blending smooth jazz, R&B, Latin grooves, and improvisational storytelling, Marcus (more…)
ASL (American Sign Language) OPEN MIC PRESENTS:On this night, American sign language users and viewers from all corners of life will come together to recite a poem, song, short skit or jokes. Come out and enjoy the wonderful environment while you eat, get your drink on and socialize. Great for those learning American sign language.HOST: (more…)
A Busboys and Poetry Event hosted this week by Casey Catherine MooreA Busboys and Poetry Event hosted this week by Casey Catherine MooreCasey Catherine Moore (she/her) is a bisexual, bipolar poet, writer, educator, and activist. She holds a Ph.D. from the University of South Carolina in Comparative Literature with a focus on Latin poetry, invective, (more…)
? Adam Wa Mishmish Live in Washington, DC ?? Sing-Along with Dalal The Lady Bug at Busboys and Poets!Join us for a joyful sing-along experience right here in DC! Sing and dance along to your favorite Adam Wa Mishmish songs — the ones your kids already know and love.Come discover fun, catchy, easy-to-love songs in (more…)