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Stories That Connect Us: A Conversation with Bestselling Author Bethel Stevens | A Busboys and Poets Books Presentation

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    Mar 6, 2025
    6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Join us for a conversation with author Bethel Stevens to discuss her best selling debut book – Not a Cinderella StoryNot a Cinderella Story is a raw, deeply moving memoir that takes readers on an emotional journey through the life-altering experience of love, unexpected loss, and the quest to regain faith and find healing. The (more…)

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Tuesday Night Open Mic hosted by Twain Dooley

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    Mar 4, 2025
    8:00 pm - 10:00 pm

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…)

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Tuesday Night Open Mic hosted by Charity Blackwell

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    Oct 14, 2025
    8:00 pm - 10:00 pm

A Busboys and Poetry Event hosted this week by Charity Blackwell   Charity Blackwell is an award-winning spoken word artist, poet, and educator known for her dynamic performances and captivating storytelling. With a passion for using her voice to inspire change, Charity creates thought-provoking and powerful works that resonate deeply with audiences across diverse backgrounds. (more…)

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FREEMAN’S CHALLENGE | A Busboys and Poets Books Presentation

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    Mar 6, 2025
    6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Join us to learn about a gripping, morally complicated story of murder, greed, race, and the true origins of prison for profit“Provocative, robust… Robin Bernstein’s compelling narrative provides insight not only into the institution of the prison in the United States, but also into the lives of those whose newly experienced dreams of freedom were (more…)

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Valentine Comedy Show

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    Feb 15, 2025
    6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Valentine’s Comedy Game Night – Fun for Everyone!Looking for the perfect way to add to your Valentine weekend? Whether you’re single, coupled up, or just looking for a fun night out, we’ve got something for everyone. Expect a night full of clean hilarious stand-up comedy, exciting games to play, and fabulous prizes that you have (more…)

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The Busboys and Poets Sunday School Café

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    Feb 2, 2025
    9:00 am - 11:00 am

Join us at Busboys and Poets’ Sunday School Cafe for an engaging discussion on The Hundred Years’ War on Palestine with esteemed author Rashid Khalidi, who will be joining us virtually. This in-person event will take place at our 14th & V location.A landmark histor y of one hundred years of war waged against the Palestinians (more…)

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The Busboys and Poets Sunday School Café with Bassam Haddad

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    Feb 9, 2025
    9:00 am - 11:00 am

Today’s featured speaker is Bassam Haddad, a renowned expert on the Middle East, who will discuss the political and social landscape of Syria.Bassam Haddad is Founding Director of the Middle East and Islamic Studies Program and Associate Professor at the Schar School of Policy and Government at George Mason University. He is the author of (more…)

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Buying a Home in the DMV: What You Need to Know About the Market in 2025

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    Feb 6, 2025
    6:30 pm - 8:00 pm

Buying a Home in the DMV: What You Actually Need to Know in 2025 Join us for an exciting event where we will dive into the ins and outs of buying a home in 2025. Whether you’re a first-time homebuyer or looking to upgrade, this event is perfect for you! Our expert panelists will provide (more…)

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4th Saturday Slam! | Anacostia | hosted by Black Chakra

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    Aug 23, 2025
    7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Join us for our 4th Saturday SLAM! at Busboys and Poets The 4th Saturday Slam provides an opportunity for poetry lovers to enjoy the competitive art of late-night performance poetry! Enjoy several rounds of competitive poetry by amateurs and professionals, with the audience choosing a winner. Cash Prize! Come join us for an alternative way (more…)

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“Building the Wall” by Robert Schenkkan: A Staged Reading

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    Jan 16, 2025
    7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

In Robert Schenkkan’s Building the Wall, Donald Trump begins his first term with executive actions, an immigration round-up of unprecedented scale, and a declaration of martial law, culminating in disaster. This dystopian future did not come to pass during Trump’s first term. But with Trump set to return to the White House with more emphasis on (more…)

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Dismantling Mass Incarceration: an authentic discussion

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    Jan 27, 2025
    6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Georgetown Law Professor Abbe Smith will moderate a panel discussion on how to deal with America’s Mass Incarceration Crisis. Premal Dharia and her latest book, Dismantling Mass Incarceration: A Handbook for Change will fuel the conversation. The panel will provide perspectives from formerly incarcerated people: Troy Burner, wrongly incarcerated for over 24 years, and Vincent (more…)

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The 2025 Peace Ball : Voices of Justice and Liberation

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    Jan 18, 2025 - Jan 19, 2025
    8:00 pm - 12:00 am

The 2025 Peace Ball : Voices of Justice and Liberation | Saturday, January 18, 2025 TO energize TO inspire TO uplift … artists, activists, and progressives determined to fight for justice and liberation across the planet. Busboys and Poets is thrilled to announce the 2025 Peace Ball: Voices of Justice and Liberation: an event featuring (more…)