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Busboys and Poets presents Jynx Comedy Night

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    Feb 19, 2020
    8:00 pm - 10:00 pm

This February, fall in love with Jynx Comedy Night, where love is love is love. Practice self-care by taking yourself out to dinner and laughing the night away.Jynx Comedy Night delivers high-energy, empowering comedy. Our versatile, often edgy comedians have performed at venues such as The DC Improv, Drafthouse Comedy DC, DC Comedy Loft, and (more…)

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Starsky & Brunch | FeBREWary Takoma Tap Takeover

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    Feb 22, 2020
    9:00 am - 11:00 pm

Celebrate FeBREWary in Takoma as we match craft brewers with local restaurants and bars for a celebration of local brewing at the Takoma Tap Takeover.3 Stars Brewing Company at Busboys and Poets Takoma,  offering unreleased “Starsky & Brunch” imperial stout brewed with coffee and maple syrup (8.3% ABV). Available all week at Busboys and Poets Takoma and (more…)

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Overheated! Hot Takes on Climate Change Series Launch: Rep. Jamie Raskin and Rep. Hank Johnson in Conversation with Youth Climate Leaders

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    Sep 26, 2019
    6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Busboys and Poets and Citizens’ Climate Lobby Present: OVERHEATED! Hot Takes on Climate Change, a new partnered series of discussions and exhibitions about climate change, climate activists, and climate voters.Please join us Thursday, September 26 at 6pm in Takoma to kick off our series with “Youth and Congress: A Call to Action” What will it take for Congress to (more…)

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POETRY & PASTIES: A Burlesque and Spokenword Brunch Open Mic Hosted by Jennifer Eden

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    Jan 11, 2020
    1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

PASTIES & POETRY: A Burlesque and Spokenword Brunch Open Mic: Hosted by Jennifer Eden!Every #secondsaturday at @busboysandpoets’ Anacostia location. Join us for a #queer-affirming, #POC-centered, #femme-focused space bringing THE BEST poets and burlesque dancers of the city and country! This brand new event is happening with an open mic list full of diverse talent that’ll (more…)

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Crowning Too Early Scholarship & Artistic Grant Award Ceremony

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    Dec 29, 2019
    5:00 pm - 7:00 pm

On this evening we will be celebrating the first-ever recipient of the Crowning Too Early Scholarship Fund, Hugh Downs. A passionate musician and graduate of the Duke Ellington School of Arts, Hugh will be the recipient of the $3,000 joint college scholarship and artistic grant.When asked about his ‘Crown,’ Hugh responded: “I would say the aspect of my (more…)

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Bread & Roses: The General Strike: Back to the Future?

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    Feb 6, 2019
    6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

The General Strike: Back to the Future?Wednesday, February 6;?6:00 – 8:00pmBusboys and Poets 5th & K; 450 K St NW, Washington, DC 20001FREE; RSVP here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-general-strike-back-to-the-future-tickets-54774243236The program includes a DC premiere screening of “Labor Wars of the Northwest,“ followed by a discussion with labor historians Joe McCartin and Julie Greene, moderated by Harold Meyerson, editor-at-large (more…)

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Family Storytelling with Auntie Oyé

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    Mar 20, 2019
    6:30 pm - 8:30 pm

STOP, WAIT!   Come join us For Family StorytellingOne child per parent should come prepared to share your fun, loving experiences so we can all learn and grow together!  Limited Space. RSVP is necessary.Contact: Auntie Oyé @ 202-547-4899Looking forward to your participation! (more…)

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Armed to Surrender Book Launch Concert

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    Nov 17, 2019
    5:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Dr. Ashanti’s inaugural novel, Armed to Surrender, will be launched with signings, live readings and novel-inspired musical selections. You’re invited to join Dr. Ashanti in collaboration with the melodious sounds of Virtuous Praise to celebrate this amazing launch! Dr. Ashanti will be signing copies of her new book: Armed to Surrender: Life Doesn’t Have to (more…)

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Shahid for Change 2020

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    Nov 10, 2019
    5:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Have you heard about the Stanford-trained constitutional lawyer challenging Speaker Nancy Pelosi for her seat in Congress? All the way from San Francisco, Shahid Buttar is returning to Washington, D.C., in November to meet some of the thousands of supporters fueling the Shahid for Change campaign. We’re eager to include your friends who share our (more…)

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Focus In! Film Series and Anotherway Now present A Thousand Girls Like Me

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    Oct 22, 2019
    6:30 pm - 8:30 pm

Join Busboys and Poets Focus-In! Film Series: Cinema for a Conscious Community and Anotherway Now for a screening of the documentary A Thousand Girls Like Me, A film by Sahra Mani. Followed by a discussion with the filmmakers and special guests.In Afghanistan, where systematic abuses of girls rarely come to light and seeking justice can be deadly, one (more…)

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A.C.T.O.R Too! (A Continuing Talk on Race 9.29.19- DISSCUSSION: Is Overt Racism an Impeachable Offense?

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    Sep 29, 2019
    5:00 pm - 7:00 pm

The A.C.T.O.R. Too! (A Continuing Talk on Race) open discussion series (at the Shirlington location) is hosted by Busboys and Poets as a community service. It provides the opportunity for people to come together and speak openly and honestly about issues of race, class and culture. The intent is that each person walks away from (more…)

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Open Mic Night in Anacostia. Hosted by Carolyn Malachi. 9.24.19

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    Sep 24, 2019
    8:00 pm - 10:00 pm

This week’s open mic at Ana is hosted by Carolyn Malachi!A Busboys and Poetry event!   For two hours, audiences can expect a diverse chorus of voices and a vast array of professional spoken word performers, open mic rookies, musicians and a different host every week. Expect to be moved, expect a packed house, expect the (more…)