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…)

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…)

Come join us for our Open Mic! For two hours, audiences can expect a diverse chorus of voices and a vast array of professional spoken word performers, open mic rookies, and musicians. Expect to be moved, expect a packed house, expect the unexpected, but above all come with an open mind and ear.$5.00 + Tax (more…)

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…)

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…)

Poetic Checkmate Chess Tournament Series: Speak Life 🎤Must Register OnlineStarts at 1pm – 5pm📍 Location: Busboys and Poets Anacostia 2004 Martin Luther King Jr Ave SEOnline Registration Only $10.00 No Cash At Event 🏆 Chess Tournament🎤 Poetry Slam Winner Takes All $100Between rounds, immerse yourself in the power of spoken word, where voices uplift, inspire, (more…)

LET IT OUT! : A Healing & Poetry Writing Workshop A Healing & Poetry Writing Workshop for Furloughed Government Workers 📍 Busboys and Poets | 450 K St NW, Washington, DC📅 Saturday, November 8 | 6:00–8:00 PM💸 Free and open to the public About the Workshop Take a deep breath… and let it out. This (more…)