DBKS line dance social

DBKS New Year – Line Dance Social


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    Jan 2, 2026
    1:00 pm - 5:00 pm

DBKS Line Dance SocialCome on out to the DBKS  Line Dance Social ! This in-person event is the perfect opportunity to showcase your Boots on the Ground dance moves and have a great time with fellow line dance enthusiasts.Time: 1:00 PMLocation: Busboy and Poets 6251 Mango Tree Road, Columbia, MD 21044Whether you’re a beginner or (more…)

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Friday Night Open Mic hosted by Dwayne B!


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    Jan 2, 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…)

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Monday Night Open Mic hosted by KaNikki J


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

A Busboys and Poetry Event hosted this week by KaNikki J.KaNikki Jakarta is the First African American Poet Laureate of Alexandria, Virginia. She is an Award Winning Performance Poet who has toured the US and the UK. KaNikki is the author of three novels, two poetry collections, a memoir, a short story, poetry collection entitled (more…)

EmpowerEd DC

EmpowerEd DC


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    Jan 6, 2026
    5:00 pm - 7:30 pm

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Tuesday Night Open Mic hosted by Twain Dooley


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    Jan 6, 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…)

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Wednesday Night Open Mic hosted by Anthony Oakes


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    Jan 7, 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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TOMORROW IS YESTERDAY | A Busboys and Poets Books Presentation


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    Jan 8, 2026
    6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Join us to learn why the Israeli–Palestinian peace process failed, and anticipate what lies aheadOn October 7, 2023, Hamas fighters killed more than eleven hundred Israelis and took more than two hundred hostages, prompting an Israeli response that has in turn taken tens of thousands of lives and devastated the Gaza Strip. Why did this (more…)

Jan 2025 Template The Womb Joke Workshop

New Jokes for the New Year! It’s The Womb!


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    Jan 8, 2026
    7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

All jokes are conceived somewhere! See new jokes for the new year by your favorite comedians – all in THE WOMB!From the producers of The MOTHER of All Comedy Shows, Comedy as a Second Language, and SPRUNG! Comedy Festival, we bring you The WombSome of our favorite stand up comedians will bring completely new jokes (more…)

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Thursday Night Open Mic hosted by Da Truth


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    Jan 8, 2026
    8:00 pm - 10:00 pm

A Busboys and Poetry Event hosted this week by Da TruthThe equation Situation – Lie +(facts×Reason)= Da Truth. A spoken word artist who is widely known on Baltimore’s poetry scene. This Baltimore native has graciously shifted around the east coast projecting pieces that pierce the minds of her listeners. With powerful wordplay, straight talk and (more…)

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Thursday Night Open Mic hosted by Miss Kiane Ink


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    Jan 8, 2026
    8:00 pm - 10:00 pm

A Busboys and Poetry Event hosted this week by Miss Kiane InkAlthough she is a social worker by profession, she is a poet by passion. In 1997, Dinahsta launched KIANE INK. She wrote cards, poems and other writings for special events and as special gifts. In 2005, she expanded KIANE INK to include the artistry (more…)

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What is your story?


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    Jan 9, 2026
    11:00 am - 1:00 pm

In a nation divided, let’s inspire unity through community. What is your story?Through our stories we will gain an understanding of each other. Come join us at Busboys and Poets to share your story with author and founder of Inspires and creator of the story mandala, Alysia Dempsey.What is your story is an empowering exercise (more…)

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ASL Open Mic Night hosted by Marcus J Smith


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    Jan 9, 2026
    9:00 pm - 11:00 pm

ASL (American Sign Language) OPEN MIC PRESENTS:On this night, American sign language users and viewers from all corners of life will come together to recite a poem, song, short skit or jokes. Come out and enjoy the wonderful environment while you eat, get your drink on and socialize. Great for those learning American sign language.Hosted (more…)