A Busboys and Poetry Event hosted this week by Lady BrionLady Brion is an international spoken word artist, poetry coach, activist, organizer, educator and the executive director of the Pennsylvania Avenue Black Arts and Entertainment District. She received her B.A. in Communication and Culture from Howard University and her MFA in Creative Writing & Publishing (more…)

A Busboys and Poetry Event hosted this week by Backpack JeffJeffrey W. Young, known as Backpack Jeff, is a motivational speaker, spoken word artist, and conflict resolutionist who has traveled throughout the East Coast touching the lives of others with his words. A person who always looked at life as distributing lessons, Jefferey embraces each lesson (more…)

A 250-year slam inspired by “I, Too,” featuring 5 poets, a $250 prize, and an open mic hosted by Charity Blackwell. I, Too, Am American: A 250-Year Slam Hosted by Charity BlackwellBusboys and Poets 14th & VFree Admission America is turning 250 — and we’ve got something to say. Inspired by Langston Hughes’ iconic poem (more…)

1st Friday Open Mic! A Busboys and Poetry Event Every Friday.1st Friday Open Mic! A Busboys and Poetry Event For two hours audiences can expect a diverse chorus of voices and a vast array of spoken word performers, open mic rookies, musicians, comedians and other talents.$ 5.00 + Tax and fees online. $8.00 (tax and (more…)

Words Beats & Life’s monthly youth open mic and poetry slam happens every first Saturday of the month. Sign up to recite, rap or sing in the open mic or compete in the poetry slam.Hosted by Glo Shines and Blackpicasso$5.00 + Tax and fees online. $8.00 (tax and fees included) at the door !  (more…)

A Busboys and Poetry Event hosted this week by KaNikki J.KaNikki Jakarta is the First African American Poet Laureate of Alexandria, Virginia. She is an Award Winning Performance Poet who has toured the US and the UK. KaNikki is the author of three novels, two poetry collections, a memoir, a short story, poetry collection entitled (more…)