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Flourish Forward

“Flourish Forward” Fundraising Dinner


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    May 11, 2026
    5:30 pm - 9:30 pm

Join NAMI Howard County for a night of inspiration, connection, and growth as we come together to support our work to provide services and education about mental health and break the stigma surrounding mental illness. Flourish Forward is more than just a dinner — it’s a celebration of resilience and a commitment to a future (more…)

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(One) Acts of Resistance


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    May 11, 2026
    7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Playing Against presents (One) Acts of Resistance, an evening of short plays read by an all-star cast of DMV actors. All involved are donating their time and talents so that 100% of the gross proceeds from this event can be donated to Common Cause, a nonpartisan, grassroots organization dedicated to upholding the core values of (more…)

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Monday Night Open Mic hosted by 13 of Nazareth


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    May 11, 2026
    8:00 pm - 10:00 pm

A Busboys and Poetry Event hosted this week by 13 of Nazareth13 of Nazareth is a performance poet living with epilepsy, a dry sense of humor, and peace of mind over everything. The golden thread which runs throughout his hip-hop infused poetry is drawn from the looms of various spiritual traditions to weave a tapestry (more…)

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UW – Madison Alumni Event


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    May 12, 2026
    6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Don’t forget to register to join DC Badgers for an unforgettable evening with Corey Pompey, associate director of bands at UW–Madison and the man behind the beloved UW Marching Band. Whether you’ve cheered from the stands at Camp Randall or streamed the Fifth Quarter from across the country, this is your chance to hear the (more…)

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COLD WAR PUERTO RICO | A Busboys and Poets Books Presentation


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    May 12, 2026
    6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Join us to dive into a gripping history of FBI surveillance, political repression, and the fight for Puerto Rican independenceIn the 1940s, with the construction of a naval base and a bombing range, Puerto Rico became a major geo-political military outpost for the United States. For a power claiming global leadership in a decolonizing world, (more…)

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Filmmaking with Purpose—A Fundraiser for Social Justice Feature “Silent Partner”


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    May 12, 2026
    6:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Get ready for an unforgettable evening celebrating the power of storytelling and bringing an important new Social Justice Film to life with The Greater Washington Urban League.This is your chance to connect with passionate folks, catch a sneak peek at the film, and support a meaningful cause—all in person. Don’t miss out on this unique experience (more…)

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Tuesday Night Open Mic hosted by Tatiana Figueroa Ramírez


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    May 12, 2026
    8:00 pm - 10:00 pm

HOSTED BY: TATIANA FIGUEROA RAMIREZBorn in Puerto Rico, Tatiana Figueroa Ramírez has received fellowships from VONA Voices, Anaphora Arts, and Letras Boricuas, having worked with Willie Perdomo and Danez Smith. Tatiana currently performs, facilitates workshops, and hosts events in the DC area, having previously done so across the United States and the Dominican Republic at (more…)

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Why Guido Climbed the Bridge: War, Resistance and Future Collective Action


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    May 13, 2026
    6:30 pm - 8:00 pm

Come hear Guido Reichstadter, the extraordinary father and former Marine who climbed the arch of the Frederick Douglass Memorial Bridge and remained there for five days, calling for an end to the war on Iran — as well as the wars on Lebanon and Palestine, and the unmet needs of people at home. Why did (more…)

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Grapevine Storytelling with Lona Bartlett and Sarah Beth Nelson


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    May 13, 2026
    7:30 pm - 9:30 pm

Our featured tellers this month are the beneficent Lona Bartlett and the nifty Sarah Beth Nelson!No pre-registration needed for in-person, but if you register at https://fsgw.org/grapevine you will have access to the live stream and the recorded show for later.You will receive a confirmation email with the Zoom link as well as a reminder of (more…)

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Wednesday Night Open Mic hosted by Simply Sherri


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    May 13, 2026
    8:00 pm - 10:00 pm

A Busboys and Poetry Event hosted this week by Simply Sherri!California born and Maryland raised, Simply Sherri started writing in 2001 and started reciting her work in 2008 in her poetic home of Baltimore. With topics ranging from love and relationships to depression and verbal abuse, her writing style is easy going and a reflection (more…)

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BlackCrosswords: In Our Own Words, Volume 2 Pre-Launch hosted by Jan Buckner Walker


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    May 14, 2026
    6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Celebrate a double dose of black culture as nationally-syndicated crossword creator Jan Buckner Walker brings you “BlackCrosswords: In Our Own Words, Volume 2” Celebrate The Original Black Puzzle Experience, as we invite you to test your knowledge. Join us for a game-filled night on Thursday, May 14th at 6:00 PM Eastern Time. We will be (more…)

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MOTHER of All Comedy Shows: Takoma Comedy Night


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    May 14, 2026
    7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

A great night of laughs! This is comedy by women, and FUNNY for everyone. We bring our best comics for incredible fun on this night out.This is a stand up comedy show we can all enjoy! The MOTHER of All Comedy Shows brings together amazing comedians for a hilarious stand up comedy show. This show (more…)