Capital Pride Women's Spoken Word

Capital Pride Women’s Spoken Word

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Join Busboys and Poets and Capital Pride for the annual Women's Spoken Word. This year we're taking it to the next level with a DJ, open mic and burlesque.

$10 tickets (Ticket proceeds benefit Capital Pride)

Spoken Word Host/MC: Charity Joyce Blackwell

Burlesque performances by: Eva Mystique, Queen Nefertittie, DC Gurly Show

Live Music: DJ Ayescold

For 2 hours the mic will be open to women-identified folks of all backgrounds to share their story through words. Audience can expect a diverse chorus of voices, and an array of professional spoken word performers, open mic rookies, and acoustic musical performances.

Busboys and Poets’ full food and drink menu will be available throughout the event.

*Pride-themed drink specials*

Seating is first come, first served. Doors open at 7:30pm.

This space is open to ALL, we welcome all gender identities and especially encourage our transwomen and cis-women community to share their words on the mic.

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