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Friday Night Open Mic hosted by Mariah Barber


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    Jan 16, 2026
    9:00 pm - 11:00 pm

A Busboys and Poetry Event hosted this week by Mariah BarberMariah “ Beyond Your Definition” Barber ( they /she ) is a multidisciplinary/Storyteller, consultant, spoken word artist, and activist who has been creating social justice-oriented art for the last 15 years. Barber holds a public health master’s, DEAI certification from Cornell, and a B A (more…)

Black Ass Comedy Promo

Another Black A** Comedy Show


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    Jan 17, 2026
    6:30 pm - 9:30 pm

DC, get ready to laugh! The Black Ass Comedy Show is coming back to town for a night of pure, unfiltered hilarity!Join us at Busboys and Poets in Washington, DC on Saturday, November 8, 2025. Doors open at 7:00 PM and the show kicks off at 8:00 PM.Food and drinks are available for purchase at (more…)

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Latin Dance Night hosted by DJ Elvira


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    Jan 17, 2026
    7:00 pm - 11:00 pm

Come to eat, drink and DANCE!Delicious food and drink specials served all night.FREE parking available.Entrance fee: $15 (purchased at the door). We accept cash, Venmo or Cashap ONLY.Dance Lessons available.Latin music (Salsa, Bachata & Merengue) played by our host DJ Elvira the rest of the evening.You do not want to miss this event!Elvira McCullough (DJ (more…)

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“Speak the Dream: MLK Day Poetry Slam”| Anacostia | hosted by Black Chakra


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    Jan 17, 2026
    8:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Celebrate MLK’s legacy at Speak the Dream Poetry Slam! Voices of justice, $100 prize, hosted by Black Chakra. Join us for progress & poetry! Speak the Dream: MLK Day Social Justice Poetry Slam Join us at Busboys and Poets for Speak the Dream, a transformative evening of spoken word honoring the legacy of Dr. Martin (more…)

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Marcus Johnson in Concert (Brunch Set)


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    Jan 18, 2026
    12:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Join Billboard-ranked jazz pianist Marcus Johnson for an unforgettable Midday Jazz Brunch at Busboys and Poets – Takoma. Let the smooth sounds of live jazz set the tone for your Saturday as you sip FLO Wine and savor brunch in one of D.C.’s most soulful spaces.Whether you’re a longtime fan or discovering Marcus for the (more…)

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Cuba Week : Meet the Curator | Con Ashé: The Cabildo de Regla


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    Jan 18, 2026
    4:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Join us for a special evening with Alexandra P. Gelbard, Ph.D., curator of Con Ashé: The Cabildo de Regla Exhibition. This event offers a unique opportunity to explore the cultural, historical, and spiritual foundations of the exhibition, which centers Afro-Cuban traditions, ritual, and community memory.Guests are invited to engage, ask questions, and deepen their understanding (more…)

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Marcus Johnson in Concert (Dinner Set)


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    Jan 18, 2026
    6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Join Billboard-ranked jazz pianist Marcus Johnson for an unforgettable Midday Jazz Brunch at Busboys and Poets – Takoma. Let the smooth sounds of live jazz set the tone for your Saturday as you sip FLO Wine and savor brunch in one of D.C.’s most soulful spaces.Whether you’re a longtime fan or discovering Marcus for the (more…)

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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…)

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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…)