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VICE PRESIDENTIAL DEBATE WATCH PARTY

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    Oct 1, 2024
    9:00 pm - 11:00 pm

Busboys and Poets is your go-to spot for all things politics, and we’re excited to announce that we’ll be streaming the VP debate live on our big screens at all locations.The debate will feature Democratic Gov. Tim Walz of Minnesota and GOP Sen. JD Vance of Ohio, marking the first time they are going head (more…)

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Art Talk Tuesday with Oliver James

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    Oct 1, 2024
    5:30 pm - 7:00 pm

Bodacious!! Join Busboys and Poets, Tuesday, June 11 at 14th and V NW, from 5:30 to 7:30 pm, for an art talk with Adrian Loving, who will be discussing his book “Fade to Grey, Androgyny, Style and Art in 80s Disco Music.”The conversation highlights legendary artists such as Andy Warhol and Richard Berstein and musicians including (more…)

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Refugee Youth for Peace Poetry Show

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    Sep 21, 2024
    12:00 pm - 3:00 pm

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Thursday Night Open Mic hosted by Lady Brion

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    Sep 5, 2024
    8:00 pm - 10:00 pm

A Busboys and Poetry Event hosted this week by Lady BrionLady Brion is an international spoken word artist, poetry coach, activist, organizer, educator and the executive director of the Pennsylvania Avenue Black Arts and Entertainment District. She received her B.A. in Communication and Culture from Howard University and her MFA in Creative Writing & Publishing (more…)

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A.C.T.O.R.: PARTICIPATORY DEMOCRACY

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    Aug 25, 2024
    5:00 pm - 7:00 pm

ACTOR (A Continuing Talk on Race) Please join the A.C.T.OR. community for the second discussion in our three-part series on PARTICIPATORY DEMOCRACY. In May, we focused on “Bridging Divides,” our discussion focused on the importance of voting and how to engage voters with Differing Candidate Preferences. The discussion this month will attempt to define the many (more…)

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Science & Art Cafe

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    Sep 5, 2024
    7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

The September Science & Art Cafe presents: Decoding longevity – Who controls your lifeline?How long can we live? Can we live longer? Why live longer? What do prominent scientists and artists have to say about it? Join us for an exciting and meaningful conversation — and delicious themed cocktails as always! ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________Science & Art CafeYour mix of artistic (more…)

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Upgrade Your Life: Book Release and Celebration

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    Aug 4, 2024
    5:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Book Launch and celebration – “Upgrade Your Life: 21 Days of Personal Transformation” By DeLishia DavisUpgrade Your Life: 21 Days of Personal Transformation offers a transformative journey towards personal growth and fulfillment through the powerful tools of prayer, forgiveness, vision casting, and self-improvement. Written with clarity and empathy, the book guides readers through practical steps to (more…)

Deliver Me

“DELIVER ME, NEON DANCE”, The book release event for Amasa Maleski.

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    Aug 4, 2024
    4:00 pm - 5:30 pm

Words Beats & Life celebrates the release of Amasa Maleski’s, “Deliver Me, Neon Dance” A documentation of a transitioning youth who comes of age in the pandemic. Throughout this book, the narrator navigates faith, grief, and rapidly-changing queer identity in search of self and celebration.FREE and OPEN TO THE PUBLIC.Please RSVP HERE. (more…)

Slamtastic

“Slamtastic!” Youth Open Mic & Poetry Slam | 1st Saturday’s | Hosted by: Words Beats & Life

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    Aug 3, 2024
    6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

It is officially Youth Slam Competition Season in the DMV, and we can’t wait to see the talented youth poets competing to be crowned the Grand Slam Champion and earn a select spot on our 2024 DMV Youth Slam Team. We invite all youth poets ages 13-19 to compete in our Slamtastic competitions from November (more…)

Slamtastic

“Slamtastic!” Youth Open Mic & Poetry Slam | 1st Saturday’s | Hosted by: Words Beats & Life

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    Jul 6, 2024
    7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

It is officially Youth Slam Competition Season in the DMV, and we can’t wait to see the talented youth poets competing to be crowned the Grand Slam Champion and earn a select spot on our 2024 DMV Youth Slam Team. We invite all youth poets ages 13-19 to compete in our Slamtastic competitions from November (more…)

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Thursday Night Open Mic hosted by E-Baby

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    Jul 25, 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…)

A Dream

If You Have A Dream You Can Make It: Formerly Incarcerated Share Success Stories

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    Aug 3, 2024
    4:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Formerly incarcerated individuals, now community leaders, share their stories of overcoming obstacles to achieve their dreams.About this EventWelcome to “If You Have A Dream You Can Make It: Formerly Incarcerated Share Success Stories!Come join us on Saturday, Aug 3, 2024 at 4:00 pm for an inspiring gathering where formerly incarcerated individuals will share their stories (more…)