A Busboys and Poets event hosted this week by Orville WalkerOrville the Poet is Orville Walker Jr., one in the same. That’s why I don’t have a pen name or stage name, Orville the Poet is Orville the person. I’m a regular guy who happens to be observant and who was lent the great gift (more…)

The A.C.T.O.R. (A Continuing Talk on Race) open discussion series 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. The intent is that each person walks away from the discussion feeling something: challenged, educated, uncomfortable, enlightened, (more…)

Join us for Jynx Comedy Night! Our show features some of the boldest, most diverse, and powerful female voices in the DC comedy scene bringing their fresh and unique perspectives to the stage. Our lineup of comedians has made several notable appearances, including the “2 Dope Queens” podcast, the DC improv, Charlotte Comedy Zone, and (more…)

“Through our stories we will gain an understanding of each other.  All can share the bread of empathy, peace, compassion, love and respect.  By coming together we are saying I see you, I value you, I love you for the beautiful person you are and what you can bring to the table.  Let’s welcome each (more…)