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6.14.26 Columbia

Brown + Balanced + Beautiful Presents: Journal and Sip


  • Jun 14, 2026
    10:00 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…)

Night of Expression: Open Mic + Showcase!

Night of Expression: Open Mic + Showcase!


  • Jul 2, 2026
    8:00 am - 5:00 pm

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Thursday Night Open Mic hosted by E-Baby

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    May 28, 2026
    8:00 pm - 10:00 pm

A Busboys and Poetry Event hosted this week by E-babyEric “E-Baby” Smith began writing poetry in July 2000; since then, he (more…)

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Artist Meet And Greet

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    Mar 24, 2026
    6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Join us for an evening celebrating creativity, conversation, and community at Art @ Busboys and Poets. Meet the artists behind the work, explore a diverse range of styles and stories, and engage directly with creators whose art reflects personal journeys, cultural expression, and imaginative worlds.This relaxed meet-and-greet offers the chance to view the artwork up (more…)

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POSTPONED | ASL Open Mic Night hosted by Marcus J Smith

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    Mar 13, 2026
    9:00 pm - 11:00 pm

Tonight’s ASL Open Mic has been canceled due to unforeseen circumstances. Please join us next month (more…)

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Marcus Johnson in Concert

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    Mar 15, 2026
    5:00 pm - 7:00 pm

 Marcus Johnson LIVE at Busboys and Poets Columbia (more…)

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Marcus Johnson in Concert

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    Mar 15, 2026
    2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

 Marcus Johnson LIVE at Busboys and Poets Columbia (more…)

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Thursday Night Open Mic hosted by E-Baby

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    Feb 19, 2026
    8:00 pm - 10:00 pm

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…)