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FURIOUS MINDS | A Busboys and Poets Books Presentation


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    Nov 16, 2025
    5:00 pm - 7:00 pm

The story of the radical conservative intellectual movement shaping Donald Trump’s agenda–and how it threatens American freedoms, values, and democracyDonald Trump is not a big thinker, but his 2016 presidential victory presented a grand opportunity for people who are, and it set off a radicalization and reconfiguration of the American conservative intellectual world. In Furious (more…)

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Iran: The Economic Impact of New UN Sanctions


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    Nov 16, 2025
    6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Join us for an in-depth conversation on the far-reaching economic and geopolitical implications of the new UN sanctions on Iran.Vali Nasr, the Majid Khadduri Professor of International Affairs and Middle East Studies at Johns Hopkins SAIS, brings decades of scholarship and policy experience to the discussion. A former Dean of SAIS and Senior Advisor to (more…)

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2025 Nancy Grasmick Awards


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    Nov 17, 2025
    8:00 am - 10:00 am

Private Event in the Private Room Plan your next event at Busboys and Poets in one easy step—just click the link :  https://www.busboysandpoets.com/events-list/event-request/ From private luncheons and business meetings to book talks and celebrations, our unique spaces—with stage, lighting, and AV—are ready to host it all. Let our Events Team help you bring your gathering to (more…)

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Monday Night Open Mic hosted by Angelique Palmer


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    Nov 17, 2025
    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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First Look Documentary Screening: Teresita’s Dream


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    Nov 18, 2025
    6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Teresita’s Dream follows the extraordinary story of Cuban scientist Teresita Rodríguez. When her mother is diagnosed with Alzheimer’s, Teresita embarks on a deeply personal and politically complex journey to find a treatment – joined by a team of mostly women scientists. What begins as an effort to help her mother, leads to a discovery that (more…)

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Campaign Launch For Congress |​ Mo Seifeldein


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    Nov 18, 2025
    6:30 pm - 8:30 pm

Mo Seifeldein was the first Muslim and Sudanese-American elected to the Alexandria City Council, and a former federal attorney for the Dept of Labor who stepped down in protest of Trump’s unjustified attacks on civil servants. Now he’s running for Congress in VA-08 to stop Trump’s abuse of power, hold the administration accountable, and fight (more…)

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Tuesday Night Open Mic hosted by Drew Anderson


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    Nov 18, 2025
    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…)

Breakfast of Champions 2025

Breakfast of Champions 2025


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    Nov 19, 2025
    8:00 am - 11:00 am

Beats and Life presents The Breakfast of Champions, an annual celebration of all of our donors.  The Breakfast of Champions is co-hosted by our amazing Board of Directors and WBL Staff. With up to 10% of our annual operating budget coming directly from public support and earned income, we know how truly impactful our Champions are in (more…)

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Private Event: Going Away Party for Executive Director


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    Nov 19, 2025
    11:30 am - 1:30 pm

Host your next gathering in the private room at Busboys and Poets — plan your event in just one click: https://www.busboysandpoets.com/events-list/event-request/ (more…)

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Mix, Mingle, and Grow: Discover Business Banking with Lafayette Federal


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    Nov 19, 2025
    5:00 pm - 7:00 pm

A business networking event for small business and entrepreneurs!Expand your network and gain business insights in a relaxed, welcoming atmosphere. Join us for an exclusive business mixer, where local business owners and professionals come together to network, learn, and discover financial solutions tailored for success. Whether you’re looking to expand your business, optimize cash flow, (more…)

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BLACK, WHITE, COLORED | A Busboys and Poets Books Presentation


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    Nov 19, 2025
    6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Join us to celebrate the release of Black, White, Colored with critically acclaimed mother daughter duo and co-authors Lauretta & LeeAnetCelebrate the release of Black, White, Colored. Featuring dramatic readings, a discussion, Q&A, and book signing with internationally critically acclaimed mother daughter duo and co authors Lauretta and LeeAnet alumni from Howard University. Black, White, Colored (more…)

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Takoma Park Old Time Jam


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    Nov 19, 2025
    7:00 pm - 10:00 pm

An old time music jam at Busboys and Poets! Open to all skill levels and instruments. Open to all skill levels and instruments. The jam usually starts with a 30 minute slow jam. When: 3rd Wednesday of each month. Slow jam from 7:30 – 8, then fast jam until 9:45 Please come with whatever you (more…)