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Monday Night Open Mic hosted by Angelique Palmer


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    Jan 19, 2026
    8:00 pm - 10:00 pm

A Busboys and Poetry Event hosted this week by Angelique PalmerAngelique Palmer is a poetry slam doyen, a finalist in the 2015 Women of the World Poetry Slam and a member of The Beltway Poetry Slam Team in 2017. The Creative Writing graduate from Florida State University now calls northern Virginia home. She’s penned more (more…)

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AMERICAN CARNAGE | A Busboys and Poets Books Presentation


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    Jan 20, 2026
    6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Join us to learn how Trump, Musk, and DOGE Butchered the US GovernmentAmerican Carnage follows eleven federal workers, in eight government agencies, from the time they were told they were fired in the early weeks of Donald Trump’s second presidential administration through to the summer of 2025. With Trump having empowered the world’s richest man, (more…)

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Science Cafe: The Search for Alien Civilizations


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    Jan 20, 2026
    6:30 pm - 8:30 pm

Join us for the Busboys and Poets Science Cafe where we will have an array of scientists coming to share their research with the public with plenty of time for questions and discussions with the audience about their work and science more broadly!Our next event is a talk from Dr. Ravi Kopparapu who is a (more…)

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Tuesday Night Open Mic hosted by Drew Anderson


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    Jan 20, 2026
    8:00 pm - 10:00 pm

A Busboys and Poetry Event hosted this week by Drew AndersonA science teacher turned teaching artist, poet turned parodist, and marathon runner turned motivational speaker, Drew Anderson is founder and co-host of Spit Dat (the longest-running open mic in DC) and co-creator of the critically-acclaimed stage production From Gumbo to Mumbo (nominated for the 2020 (more…)

Takoma Park Old Time Jam

Takoma Park Old Time Jam


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    Jan 21, 2026
    7:00 pm - 10:00 pm

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Live Recording | The Collision | Etan Thomas, Dave Zirin & Chuck Modiano

Live Recording | The Collision | Etan Thomas, Dave Zirin & Chuck Modiano


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    Jan 21, 2026
    7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

LIVE: The Collision — Where Sports and Politics Collide Hosted by Etan Thomas, Chuck Modiano, and Dave ZirinJoin us for a special live recording of WPFW 89.3 FM’s acclaimed radio show The Collision: Sports and Politics on the Angela Davis Stage. Award-winning political sportswriter Dave Zirin, former Washington Wizards player and author Etan Thomas, and justice (more…)

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Wednesday Night Open Mic hosted by Nekos Ramos


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    Jan 21, 2026
    8:00 pm - 10:00 pm

A Busboys and Poetry Event hosted this week by Neko RamosNeko Ramos is an actor, writer, poet/spoken word artist, host, educator, youth advocate, and Theatre practitioner from PG county, MD. He received his BFA in Theatre Arts with a concentration in Acting from Howard University and has performed on multiple regional Theatre stages in the DC (more…)

The Fox and the Panther – a Reading with Golden Thread Productions

The Fox and the Panther – a Reading with Golden Thread Productions


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    Jan 22, 2026
    7:00 pm - 10:00 pm

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Thursday Night Open Mic hosted by DJ Tao


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    Jan 22, 2026
    8:00 pm - 10:00 pm

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…)

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Thursday Night Open Mic hosted by E-Baby


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    Jan 22, 2026
    8:00 pm - 10:00 pm

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…)

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Pajama Jammie Jam Poetry Slam hosted by Simply Sherri


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    Jan 23, 2026
    8:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Busboys and Poets and Simply Poetic present the Pajama Jammie Jam Poetry Slam!The Pajama Jammie Jam is a love/erotica-themed slam, for everyone from professionals to novices, hosted by Simply Sherri!$100.00 cash prize.There will be THREE themed rounds of poetry:Round 1: Cupid Ain’t Sh*t!Round 2: Love is Grand! (Love Poem)Round 3: Freak Me, Baby! (Erotic Round)Cuts (more…)

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Live! from Busboys Hosted by MalPractice


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    Jan 23, 2026
    8:00 pm - 10:00 pm

A Busboys and Poets in-house series. LIVE! from Busboys is an open mic that offers a platform for all performers, not just poets. Whether you are a musician, comedian, dancer, actor, magician or any other type of performer, we want to see what you got! Come out and showcase your talents!The sign-up list to perform (more…)