Transcend US Metatank

Transcend US Metatank


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    Mar 3, 2026
    6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Join Mohammed Abu-Nimer, Matt Meyer, Diane Perlman, and Richard Rubenstein for the launch of TRANSCEND US, a post-partisan, politically independent, interdisciplinary social science META-TANK, designed to catalyze a paradigm shift in U.S. policy and practice. Intended to bring together think-tank policy analysts, grassroots organizers, academics and students, elected officials, cultural workers, and more, Transcend US (more…)

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Tuesday Night Open Mic hosted by Twain Dooley


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    Mar 3, 2026
    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…)

Fault Lines GHF Sites in Gaza

Screening & Discussion | Fault Lines documentary “The Killing Field”


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    Mar 4, 2026
    6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Join Anthony Aguilar and Josh Rushing at Busboys and Poets 14th and V for a screening and discussion of Al-Jazeera’s Fault Lines: The Killing FieldThe documentary investigates the killings of Palestinians seeking aid at GHF sites in Gaza. After months of blockade and starvation in Gaza, Israel allowed a new United States venture – the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF) – to (more…)

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Live Concert: Sound + Vision Youth Chorus


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    Mar 4, 2026
    6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Join the DMV’s premiere social justice youth chorus for an evening of songs celebrating community, solidarity, empowerment and love. Featuring Amy K Bormet (keys), John Lee (guitar), Corey Null (bass) and Dante Pope (drums).Presenting contemporary music with a social justice lens, the Sound + Vision Youth Chorus, under the direction of Jen Hayman, seeks to (more…)

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Wednesday Night Open Mic hosted by Anthony Oakes


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    Mar 4, 2026
    8:00 pm - 10:00 pm

A Busboys and Poetry Event hosted this week by Anthony D. Oakes!Hailing from North Carolina, Anthony D. Oakes is a District of Columbia resident who is taking comedy on the east coast by storm. His clean, yet edgy, southern, intellectual, witty humor will have you reeling with laughter. Performance cities include: Atlanta, New York, LA, (more…)

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MOTHER of All Comedy Shows


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    Mar 5, 2026
    7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

This is a stand up comedy show we can all enjoy! The MOTHER of All Comedy Shows brings together amazing comedians for a hilarious stand up comedy show. This show is a comedy by women and funny for everyone so bring your boo, your bestie, your boss, your babe and get ready for the laughs. (more…)

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Thursday Night Open Mic hosted by Lady Brion


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    Mar 5, 2026
    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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Thursday Night Open Mic hosted by Backpack Jeff


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    Mar 5, 2026
    8:00 pm - 10:00 pm

A Busboys and Poetry Event hosted this week by Backpack JeffJeffrey W. Young, known as Backpack Jeff, is a motivational speaker, spoken word artist, and conflict resolutionist who has traveled throughout the East Coast touching the lives of others with his words. A person who always looked at life as distributing lessons, Jefferey embraces each lesson (more…)

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What is your story?


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    Mar 6, 2026
    12:00 pm - 2:00 pm

As we commemorate the 250 anniversary of our nation, let us also celebrate the rich and diverse stories that make this nation great. Through our stories we will gain an understanding of each other and enable everyone to have a voice and make a difference for all people. Come join us at Busboys and Poets (more…)

1st Friday Night Open Mic hosted by DJ Art.is

1st Friday Night Open Mic hosted by DJ Art.is


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    Mar 6, 2026
    7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

A Busboys and Poetry Event hosted this week by DJ ART.ISKnown for having a unique ear for melodies and lyrics, DJ Art.is provides a whole experience for his audience. His passion and undeniable talent can turn his listeners into fans of the Artist and the DJ. Art.is discovered another platform to further elevate the sound and (more…)

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Friday Night Open Mic hosted by Dwayne B!


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    Mar 6, 2026
    9:00 pm - 11:00 pm

A Busboys and Poets Event hosted this week by Dwayne BDwayne B! aka the “Crochet Kingpin” is a homegrown DC native poet, activist, break-dancer, and fashion designer. He is one of the hosts of DC’s longest running open mic series, Spit Dat, as well as a member of the Busboys and Poets hosting team for (more…)

Open Mic for Anacostia

Open Mic for Anacostia


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    Mar 7, 2026
    4:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Let’s chat face-to-face about boosting incomes in Wards 7 and 8—ideas and action time!What Can be Done? Low Median Income of Wards 8 and 7 ResidentsJoin us in person at the Open Mic for Anacostia to dive into the challenges of low median incomes affecting Wards 8 and 7– largely cut off from the rest (more…)