“LIVE! from Busboys: Open Mic & Talent Showcase” hosted by N’ea Posey. Live from Busboys takes place on the first Friday of every month and offers a platform for ALL PERFORMERS – not just poets! Whether you are a musician, comedian, dancer, actor/actress, magician, or any other type of performer – we want to see (more…)

A Busboys and Poets in-house series! Rise + Rhyme is a weekly morning storytelling and performance series for children ages 5 and under, stay-at-home parents, and early rising families of all kinds.Today’s featured artist is master educator, musician, and storyteller, Bashea ?Iya? Imana. “Iya & the Kuumba Kids” is an interactive, hands-on, fun-filled time. Iya masterfully blends music (more…)

THIS EVENT IS SOLD OUT! Matters of the Heart: An R&B Showcase sponsored by Amazing Grace Productions Come join us for an evening of love, light and laughs! We will be featuring some of the DMV’s best talent; singers, spoken word, comedians, and a live band! Tickets are available at  www.mattersoftheheartshow.com . Doors open at 7:30 (more…)

A Busboys and Poets in-house series! Rise + Rhyme is a weekly morning storytelling and performance series for children ages 5 and under, stay-at-home parents, and early rising families of all kinds. Today’s featured performer: Marsha Marsha Goodman,  a D C-based singer/songwriter and music teacher. Marsha is known for getting kids singing and dancing at her (more…)

Find out how you can follow us and stay abreast of our journey this year leading up to our 10th Anniversary Concert to be held on Saturday, August 16th, 2014  and be the first to get tickets!!! At this event you can expect find out: -Who/ What is Farafina Kan? -Where is Farafina Kan located? (more…)

Seven storytellers will have 7 minutes to tell a true personal story about an “ex.” No notes or props are allowed. The Judges’ favorite will be announced at the end of the night and will receive a $150 Cash Prize.   The audience will also select its favorite. Both winners go on to compete in (more…)

Private Event: Jonathan Tucker’s Birthday Roast (more…)

A Busboys and Poets in-house series! Rise + Rhyme is a weekly morning storytelling and performance series for children ages 5 and under, stay-at-home parents, and early rising families of all kinds. Today?s featured performer Liz DeRoche is The Singing Lizard! She has been playing music all her life. Her vast musical experience includes scoring soundtracks for (more…)