“Spoken Word” is a literary and performance art in which lyrics, poetry, sketches, or stories are spoken instead of sung. This time we take the words and SPEAK them to music. The official music of DC – GoGo! Do you have what it takes to perform your Spoken Word piece “In The Pocket”? In preparation (more…)

Join Busboys and Poets host Dwayne B aka Crochet Kingpin for a fun night of bad singing!The first Friday of every month, the Marion Barry Room becomes your stage. Pick from over 40,000 songs, sign the list, grab the mic, and make magic happen. (more…)

A Busboys and Poetry Event hosted this week by Twain DooleyTwain Dooley is a first generation American. Born and raised in Washington, DC, he learned to use language to talk himself into and out of inner-city challenges. He joined the Army Reserves and served on active duty during Desert Storm. After a two-year stay in (more…)

Please join us for our second WOWPS Qualifier Slam! The Womxn of the World Poetry Slam (WOWPS) is a slam for poets who identify as women. The WOWPS community was uniquely designed to honor and celebrate the stories of women in a world that readily attempts to silence and oppress them. It is a space (more…)

Busboys and Poets and Simply Poetic present the Pajama Jammie Jam Poetry Slam! The Pajama Jammie Jam is a love/erotica-themed slam, for everyone from professionals to novices, hosted by Simply Sherri! $100.00 cash prize. There will be THREE themed rounds of poetry: Round 1: Cupid Ain’t Sh*t! Round 2: Love is Grand! (Love Poem) Round (more…)

ASL (American Sign Language) OPEN MIC PRESENTS:On this night, American sign language users and viewers from all corners of life will come together to recite a poem, song, short skit or jokes. Come out and enjoy the wonderful environment while you eat, get your drink on and socialize. Great for those learning American sign language.Hosted (more…)