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EmpowerEd DC : DC Teacher Voice Awards and Benefit

EmpowerEd DC : DC Teacher Voice Awards and Benefit

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    Jun 13, 2024
    6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

The DC Teacher Voice Awards and Benefit is a benefit is a special evening to honor DC educators who have used their voices to produce meaningful change for students and educators in DC. This event is the annual benefit for EmpowerEd, a DC teacher organization, and supports their work to elevate teacher ideas and promote (more…)

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Beyond Heroes and Holidays – A Busboys and Poets and Teaching for Change Event

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    Jan 22, 2025
    6:30 pm - 8:30 pm

Black Lives Matter in Books for Young ReadersThis session, on Wednesday, January 22, 2025 from 6pm to 8pm will introduce educators and families to K-12 children’s books in preparation for Black History Month and Black Lives Matter at School Week of Action.There will be author talks followed by book signing.The event is hosted by Teaching (more…)

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Takoma Park Old Time Jam

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    May 21, 2025
    7:00 pm - 10:00 pm

An old time music jam at Busboys and Poets!  Open to all skill levels and instruments. Open to all skill levels and instruments. The jam usually starts with a 30 minute slow jam.  When: 3rd Wednesday of each month. Slow jam from 7:30 – 8, then fast jam until 9:45Please come with whatever you play!Free and open (more…)

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Cinco De Mayo – $5 Margaritas

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    May 5, 2025
    9:00 am - 10:00 pm

Cinco de Mayo Special Celebrate with $5 Margaritas all day long!   Choose from these festive flavors: Classic, Spicy, Pomegranate,  Passion Fruit,  Strawberry Rose, or Blackberry Sip, savor, and fiesta with us!  Click here to see the full menu (more…)

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Thursday Night Open Mic hosted by Hosted by Rebecca Dupas

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    Apr 17, 2025
    8:00 pm - 10:00 pm

A Busboys and Poetry Event hosted this week by Rebecca DupasDr . Rebecca Dupas is a multi-disciplinary artist of poetry, fiction and nonfiction, photography, and costume jewelry. This award-winning poet’s work has appeared on Fox 5, C- Span, PBS, WEAA, and WHUR radio, in The Washington Post alongside President Clinton, and in the DC Black (more…)

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Tuesday Night Open Mic hosted by Charity Blackwell

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    Apr 8, 2025
    8:00 pm - 10:00 pm

A Busboys and Poetry Event hosted this week by Charity BlackwellCharity 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. She is (more…)

April 6 Sunday School Cafe

The Busboys and Poets Sunday School Cafe with Heba Ghannam

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    Apr 6, 2025
    9:00 am - 11:00 am

On April 6th, we welcome Heba Ghannam, an Adjunct Faculty Member Ph.D. Candidate in Anthropology at American University and  for an in-depth discussion on the Modern Arab World. From Colonialism to National Liberation Movements: A History of the Modern Arab World—will trace the trajectory of the European colonial project in the region after the fall of the (more…)

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MORE THAN A SPOKEN WORD

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    Mar 22, 2025
    7:30 pm - 9:30 pm

Welcome to More Than a Spoken Word. A night of poetry, music, art, and more. Immerse yourself in a creative atmosphere where words come to life and emotions run deep. Whether you’re a seasoned artist or just appreciate the power of language, this event is for you. Listen and be inspired. Let’s celebrate the beauty (more…)

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Busboys Books Presents: For Colored Girls Who Have Considered Politics

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    Nov 7, 2018
    7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Donna Brazile, Yolanda Caraway, Leah Daughtry, and Minyon Moore are four of the most influential African American women in the United States. Together, they call themselves the Colored Girls. As political strategists, organizers, CEOs, and more, they have made history and shaped politics. Yet their story, like the stories of so many African American women (more…)

Grift

THE GRIFT with Clay Cane | A Busboys and Poets Books Presentation

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    Feb 4, 2024
    5:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Part history and part cultural analysis, The Grift chronicles the nuanced history of Black Republicans. Journalist and radio host Clay Cane lays out how Black Republicanism has been mangled by opportunists who are apologists for racism. After the Civil War, the pillars of Black Republicanism were a balanced critique of both political parties, civil rights (more…)

National Women's Month

Seven Black Minutes : Devine Feminine Funny

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    Mar 14, 2025
    7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

DC has always been home to some of the most hilarious Black Comedians from all over the country. We still have them and they are super ready to share their hilarity with you. All are welcomed to this show. All we ask is that you respect the culture. We are going to have soooooooooo much (more…)

March 15 BAC

Another Black A** Comedy Show

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    Mar 15, 2025
    7:00 pm - 11:00 pm

COME LAUGH YOUR BLACK ASS OFF!Welcome to Another Black Ass Comedy Show! Get ready to laugh your socks off at this hilarious event taking place atBustboys and Poets on 14th St NW. Join us for a night of non-stop laughter and good vibes as some of the funniest comedians hit the stage. Don’t miss out (more…)