Welcome to Black Ass Comedy Show! Get ready to laugh your socks off at this hilarious event taking place at Busboys and Poets on 14th St NW. Join us for a night of non-stop laughter and good vibes as some of the funniest comedians hit the stage. Don’t miss out on this epic night of (more…)
Exquisitely written and deeply absorbing, this debut from Caine Prize-winning author Olufemi Terry captures the heady abandon of early adulthood in a country still reeling from the lasting effects of racial partition and colonialism.When his father suggests he take time off to visit estranged relatives, Emil—a young surgeon-in-training—sets aside his studies and, for reasons he (more…)
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…)
Write Stuff: “Lust and Liberation: Writing Erotic Poetry for Social Justice” — led by Simply Sherri🗓 Tuesday, October 21, 2025🕠 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM EDT📍 Busboys and Poets – 14th & V2021 14th St NW, Washington, DC 20009About the WorkshopThis session of Write Stuff invites you to explore the erotic as a site of (more…)
Though a Gaza “ceasefire” has been declared, Israel continues military operations and has blocked the entry of aid trucks as stipulated in the agreement. Hamas has returned the remains of deceased Israeli captives it could recover, yet Israel has falsely claimed violations of the ceasefire terms—despite acknowledging that many bodies remain buried under rubble from (more…)
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…)
Join us during Howard University’s homecoming week for a powerful evening of brotherhood, strength, and resilience — a live recorded podcast experience that is solution-focused on men’s wellness, empowerment, leadership, and personal growth, with networking designed to connect and inspire.Designed for men, and open to women who want to further support, connect with, and understand (more…)
WEDNESDAY NIGHT OPEN MIC! A Busboys and Poetry Event For two hours audiences can expect a diverse chorus of voices and a vast array of professional spoken word performers, open mic rookies, musicians and a different host every week.$ 5.00 + Tax and fees online. $8.00 (tax and fees included) at the door !HOSTED BY: (more…)
Come join us for our Open Mic! For two hours, audiences can expect a diverse chorus of voices and a vast array of professional spoken word performers, open mic rookies, and musicians. Expect to be moved, expect a packed house, expect the unexpected, but above all come with an open mind and ear.$ 5.00 + (more…)
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…)
A Breast Cancer Awareness Charity EventPerformances by local: Lyricists Poets Musicians “One Stage. Many Voices. Supporting Our Community.”$10 entry feePresented by Linkage Wellness Institute (more…)