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How to Prevent Another Forever War in the Middle East


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    May 22, 2026
    6:00 pm - 8:30 pm

How to Prevent Another Forever War in the Middle East is a Strategy Forum presented by Escalation Trap and The Left Hook, in partnership with Busboys and Poets, Zeteo, Quincy Institute For Responsible Statescraft, and The American ConservativeFeaturing: Robert Pape, Mehdi Hasan, Joe Kent, Trita Parsi, Emily Jashinsky, Narges Bajoghli, Olivia Troye, Wajahat Ali, and Curt MillsThe objective of this forum is to create a bipartisan (more…)

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Marcus Johnson’s Memorial Day Weekend FLO


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    May 22, 2026
    7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Memorial Day Weekend FLO with Marcus Johnson—live jazz, soulful vibes, cocktails, and summer energy at Busboys & Poets.Kick off Memorial Day Weekend with an unforgettable night of music, energy, and pure summer vibes with Billboard-charting jazz pianist and producer Marcus Johnson at Busboys and Poets.This isn’t just another night out — it’s a Memorial Day (more…)

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Live! from Busboys Hosted by MalPractice


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    May 22, 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…)

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Pajama Jammie Jam Poetry Slam hosted by Simply Sherri


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    May 22, 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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Friday Night Open Mic hosted by Casey Catherine Moore


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    May 22, 2026
    9:00 pm - 11:00 pm

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…)

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Author Talk and Book Launch


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    May 23, 2026
    6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

An author talk and book launch about Arman: An Afghan Cookbook from a Kitchen of Longing with author Mirriam SeddiqSaturday, May 23, 20266-8pmBusboys and Poets Shirlington (more…)

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4th Saturday Slam! | Anacostia | hosted by Black Chakra


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    May 23, 2026
    7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Join us for our 4th Saturday SLAM! at Busboys and Poets The 4th Saturday Slam provides an opportunity for poetry lovers to enjoy the competitive art of late-night performance poetry! Enjoy several rounds of competitive poetry by amateurs and professionals, with the audience choosing a winner. Cash Prize! Come join us for an alternative way to (more…)

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America Connected: Runway of the World


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    May 25, 2026
    5:30 pm - 7:30 pm

Runway of the World: Uniting of the GLOBERunway of the World brings people together to bridge borders, build understanding, and experience the power of global connection. This dynamic event invites participants from all walks of life to engage in meaningful dialogue, share perspectives, and strengthen connections across cultures.This event is part of the mission of (more…)

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Monday Night Open Mic hosted by Roscoe Burnems


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    May 25, 2026
    8:00 pm - 10:00 pm

A Busboys and Poetry Event hosted this week by Roscoe BurnemsDouglas Powell (Roscoe Burnems) is a spoken-word artist, teacher, husband, and father. He has dedicated his life to poetry, education, and entertainment, and a way to blend the three worlds together. Speaking candidly on everything from bullying to equality, from depression to oppression, what it (more…)

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Book Launch – Book Talk and Signing (Langston Room/Stage)


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    May 26, 2026
    5:30 pm - 7:30 pm

Join us in person for a fun chat and signing with Darin Johnson about his new book Digital Coup!Darin Johnson, local author and Howard Law professor, will deliver a book talk and signing for his new book Digital Coup: The Conspiracy to Thwart Global Democracy. In Digital Coup, Johnson uses his expertise to explore how (more…)

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Tuesday Night Open Mic hosted by Glo Shines


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    May 26, 2026
    8:00 pm - 10:00 pm

A Busboys and Poetry Event hosted this week by Glo ShinesGlo Shines is a poet, emcee, host and supplier of vibes. Hip -Hopper since a toddler, Glo composed her first raps at the age of 4. Poetry and spoken word came many years later. As a performer she brings an intangible energy that engages and (more…)

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AMERICAN SPIRITS | A Busboys and Poets Books Presentation


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    May 27, 2026
    6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

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…)