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ASL Open Mic Night hosted by Marcus J Smith

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    Dec 13, 2024
    9:00 pm - 11:00 pm

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…)

“OUTSIDE” Youth Open Mic| 1st Saturday’s | Hosted by: Words Beats & Life

“OUTSIDE” Youth Open Mic| 1st Saturday’s | Hosted by: Words Beats & Life

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    Feb 3, 2024
    5:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Words Beats & Life / Busboys and Poets Present, OUTSIDEThis is the place for teen poets, emcees, storytellers and listeners! Young people from across the DMV coming together every month in a cool, safe environment to lift their voices, share ideas & spread their love for the word! Feature performances by some of WBL’s hottest (more…)

Ebaby2019

Thursday Night Open Mic hosted by E-Baby

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    Nov 21, 2024
    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…)

Ebaby2019

Thursday Night Open Mic hosted by E-Baby

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    Dec 19, 2024
    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…)

DaTruth

Thursday Night Open Mic Night hosted by Da Truth

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    Dec 12, 2024
    8:00 pm - 10:00 pm

A Busboys and Poetry Event hosted this week by Da TruthThe equation Situation – Lie +(facts×Reason)= Da Truth. A spoken word artist who is widely known on Baltimore’s poetry scene. This Baltimore native has graciously shifted around the east coast projecting pieces that pierce the minds of her listeners. With powerful wordplay, straight talk and (more…)

Takoma Cocoa Crawl 2023

Takoma Cocoa Crawl

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    Dec 16, 2023
    1:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Spiked Cocoa $8 Hot Chocolate $3 (more…)

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It’s Not (all) Your Fault Book Launch Party!

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    Nov 28, 2023
    5:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Come join us for the launch of It’s Not (All) Your Fault!There will be a reading, Q&A, and book signing, and the bar will be available to buy drinks and dinner!This event is open to the public and free, so please bring a friend! (more…)

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Wednesday Night Open Mic hosted by Dwayne B!

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    Jul 24, 2024
    8:00 pm - 10:00 pm

A Busboys and Poetry Event hosted this week by Dwayne B! Dwayne B! aka the “Crochet Kingpin” is a homegrown DC native poet, activist, break-dancer, and fashion designer. He is one of the hosts of DC’s longest running open mic series, Spit Dat, as well as a member of the Busboys and Poets hosting team (more…)

ShrimpChicPasta

1/2 Off Pasta EVERY TUESDAY

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    Oct 24, 2023
    9:00 am - 10:00 am

For a limited time, make your Tuesdays tastier with half-priced pasta entrees at all 8 Busboys and Poets locations!   Options include: Shrimp & Chicken Chorizo penne pasta, spicy chicken chorizo sausage, shrimp, mushrooms, shallots, cajun cream sauce, parmesan, garlic breadVegan “Bolognese” Pastapenne pasta, vegan Italian “sausage,” asparagus, mushrooms, carrots, celery, onions, shallots, garlic, thyme, rosemary, oregano, vegan (more…)

2024 New Years Pajama Brunch Busboys and Poets

Annual New Year’s Day Pajama Brunch

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    Jan 1, 2024
    9:00 am - 4:00 pm

Roll out of bed, and into Busboys and Poets’ Annual Pajama Brunch Stay in those PJ’s, robes and slippers and head over to any one of the Busboys and Poets locations. Serving Brunch at all locations until 4pm! Full Brunch Menu Available including the following $6 “Morning After Sips”: A Fresh Start Blue Moon whiteale, freshsqueezeorangejuice, (more…)

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Emergency Open Mic: Violence In Gaza and Israel

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    Oct 10, 2023
    6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Join us for an evening of solidarity and expression!   To address the ongoing crisis in Gaza and Israel, we are hosting an emergency open mic event that aims to bring voices together and shed light on this pressing issue. Whether you have a poem to share, thoughts to express, or a song to uplift, (more…)

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Friday Night Open Mic hosted by Regie Cabico

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    Jul 26, 2024
    9:00 pm - 11:00 pm

A Busboys and Poetry Event hosted this week by Regie Cabico Regie Cabico is the first Asian and Queer poet to win the Nuyorican Poets Cafe Grand Slam, later taking top prizes in the 1993, 1994 & 1997 National Poetry Slams He took a first place prize with New York’s Bowery Poetry Club. His work (more…)