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Howard County Primary Watch Party

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  • Jun 23, 2026
    7:30 pm - 10:00 pm

Join the Howard County Democratic Central Committee and fellow community members for an evening of civic engagement as we gather to watch the results of the 2026 Primary Election unfold in real time. Connect with neighbors, elected officials, candidates, and engaged residents as we celebrate democracy and witness a pivotal moment in our community. Hosted (more…)

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Make Music DC featuring Joezy

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    Jun 21, 2026
    3:00 pm - 4:00 pm

In collaboration with Make Music Day DC, we are pleased to welcome Joezy to Busboys and Poets for a special performance that is free and open to all.Make Music Day DC is part of the worldwide Make Music Day celebration held each year on June 21, bringing communities together through free, live musical performances in public (more…)

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Make Music DC featuring Priscilla Coleman Jenkins

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    Jun 21, 2026
    11:00 am - 1:00 pm

Make Music DC with Priscilla Coleman JenkinsIn collaboration with Make Music Day DC, we are pleased to welcome Priscilla Coleman Jenkins to Busboys and Poets for a special performance that is free and open to all.Make Music Day DC is part of the worldwide Make Music Day celebration held each year on June 21, bringing communities (more…)

SoundsofRevolution BusboysandPoetsTakoma

I’m ready sounds of the revolution.

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  • Jun 20, 2026
    6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

A Juneteenth experience of spiritual remembrance and elevation The drums are warming.The voices are rising.And the spirit of the people is ready to speak. The Haus of Midnite proudly presents: “I’m Ready: Sounds of the Revolution”June 20, 2026 A Juneteenth weekend experience honoring the sounds, stories, and spirit of a people who turned survival into (more…)

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Juneteenth Slam! | Anacostia | hosted by MalPrac

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  • Jun 19, 2026
    8:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Freedom to Express: Juneteenth Poetry Slam | Anacostia | Host: Mal Prac Busboys and Poets – Anacostia Freedom to Express: Juneteenth Poetry Slam Busboys and Poets Events presents Freedom to Express, a Juneteenth poetry slam honoring the power of voice, truth, culture, and creative liberation. Join us at Busboys and Poets Anacostia for a night (more…)

June 25 Art Talk Anacostia

Art Talk Thursdays | Anacostia Art Center Presents: RETROSPECTIVE


  • Jun 25, 2026
    6:30 pm - 8:30 pm

RETROSPECTIVE honors the collaborative relationships, cultural investments, and creative achievements that continue to strengthen Anacostia’s vibrant arts ecosystem while affirming the essential role of artists and cultural organizations in imagining a more inclusive and equitable future. FREE and OPEN TO THE PUBLIC! (more…)

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Father’s Day Comedy Game Show – Comic Genius Show

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  • Jun 21, 2026
    5:00 pm - 8:00 pm

The Father’s Day Celebration You Didn’t Know You Needed! Dad jokes. Family feuds. Trivia battles. Clean Comedy Comic Genius Show presents: A Father’s Day Comedy Game Show! Hosted by Comedian Coy “Dad’s Gotta Laugh too” Because Dad deserves more than just socks and a tool box. Get ready for a night of an immersive entertaining game (more…)

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Brown + Balanced + Beautiful Presents: Journal and Sip

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  • Jun 14, 2026
    11:00 am - 1:00 pm

Pour it out. Let it go. We created this space just for you — an elevated journaling experience where you finally come first. Journal & Sip is an elevated, guided journaling experience for women of color — hosted by Brown + Balanced + Beautiful at Busboys and Poets. Come join the group chat! Sip, connect, (more…)

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Disability Futures Reading


  • Jul 14, 2026
    7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Join Nine Mile for a reading to celebrate disability, poetry, and international human rights. Featuring Propel poets Sanni Purhonen and Kenny Fries, moderated by Stephen Kuusisto This reading has been possible by the generous support from Propel, the Poetry Foundation, and the Community of Literary Magazines & Presses. RSVP: https://t.ly/RtueE (more…)

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Grapevine Storytelling Series

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    Jun 10, 2026
    7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Join us on Wednesday, June 10at 7:30 Eastern at Busboys and Poets Takoma; or, for out-of-towners, via Zoom. Our featured tellers this month are the wild Don White and the wooly Candace Wolf!No pre-registration needed for in-person, but if you register at https://fsgw.org/grapevine you will have access to the live stream and the recorded show (more…)

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Flotilla Report Back

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  • Jun 4, 2026
    7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Join us Thursday June 4th at 7 pm to hear back from freedom flotilla participants, Haitham Arafat and Abel Bisrat who were abducted by Israel in international waters and held unjustly for over 2 days. We will hear their how they attempted to break the 18-year illegal Israeli siege on Gaza in order to deliver (more…)

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Night of Expression: Open Mic + Showcase!

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  • Jun 10, 2026
    7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Night of Expression Wednesday, June 10, 2026 | 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM 📍 Busboys and Poets – 14th & V 2021 14th Street NW, Washington, DC 20009 Step into a night of bold voices, radical joy, and unapologetic self-expression at Night of Expression, presented by Capital Pride and Busboys and Poets. This annual Pride celebration (more…)