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Pearls & Pages Spring Discussion: New Prize for These Eyes Featuring Author Juan Williams


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    May 17, 2026
    1:30 pm - 4:30 pm

Please join The Potomac Valley Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated for its Pearls & Pages Spring Book Club Discussion hosted by the Arts & Letters and Social Action Committees In New Prize for These Eyes, award-winning author Juan Williams shines a light on this historic, new Civil Rights movement. Who are its heroes? (more…)

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Eatonville Sunday Supper


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    May 17, 2026
    5:00 pm - 7:30 pm

A curated four-course dining experience celebrating Southern classicsJoin us for a monthly dining experience inspired by the rich flavors and traditions of Southern cuisine. Each installment of the Eatonville Sunday Supper Series features a thoughtfully curated four-course menu, highlighting classic dishes with a refined touch.This is a seated, plated dinner experience designed to be savored—perfect (more…)

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Monday Night Open Mic hosted by Angelique Palmer


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    May 18, 2026
    8:00 pm - 10:00 pm

A Busboys and Poetry Event hosted this week by Angelique PalmerAngelique Palmer is a poetry slam doyen, a finalist in the 2015 Women of the World Poetry Slam and a member of The Beltway Poetry Slam Team in 2017. The Creative Writing graduate from Florida State University now calls northern Virginia home. She’s penned more (more…)

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Tuesday Night Open Mic hosted by Drew Anderson


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    May 19, 2026
    8:00 pm - 10:00 pm

A Busboys and Poetry Event hosted this week by Drew AndersonA science teacher turned teaching artist, poet turned parodist, and marathon runner turned motivational speaker, Drew Anderson is founder and co-host of Spit Dat (the longest-running open mic in DC) and co-creator of the critically-acclaimed stage production From Gumbo to Mumbo (nominated for the 2020 (more…)

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Takoma Park Old Time Jam


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    May 20, 2026
    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 (more…)

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Wednesday Night Open Mic hosted by Nekos Ramos


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    May 20, 2026
    8:00 pm - 10:00 pm

A Busboys and Poetry Event hosted this week by Neko RamosNeko Ramos is an actor, writer, poet/spoken word artist, host, educator, youth advocate, and Theatre practitioner from PG county, MD. He received his BFA in Theatre Arts with a concentration in Acting from Howard University and has performed on multiple regional Theatre stages in the DC (more…)

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RED LIVES: Our Years in the U.S. Communist Party | Busboys and Poets Books


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    May 21, 2026
    6:30 pm - 8:30 pm

Red Lives: Our Years in the Communist Party, 1950-2000 covers decades when thousands felt that capitalism was not the answer and sought out and explored different socialist organizations. We think that those experiences, of what people did, what lessons they drew, what victories they won can offer lessons for today. But there were huge set-backs (more…)

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Mayor Bowser’s Problematic Approach to Policing DC | Live Recording | The Collision | Etan Thomas, Dave Zirin & Chuck Modiano


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    May 21, 2026
    7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Join us for a special live recording of WPFW 89.3 FM’s acclaimed radio show, The Collision: Sports and Politics examining Mayor Bowser’s controversial approach to policing in Washington, DC.This powerful conversation features Afeni, who drew national attention after protesting outside Mayor Bowser’s home, and Jamari Khalif, whose viral encounter with DC police sparked widespread outrage and renewed conversations (more…)

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Thursday Night Open Mic hosted by E-Baby


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    May 21, 2026
    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…)

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Thursday Night Open Mic hosted by Hosted by Rebecca Dupas


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    May 21, 2026
    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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Marcus Johnson’s Memorial Day Weekend FLO


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    May 22, 2026
    7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Memorial Day Weekend FLO with Marcus Johnson—live jazz, soulful vibes, cocktails, and summer energy at Busboys & Poets.Kick off Memorial Day Weekend with an unforgettable night of music, energy, and pure summer vibes with Billboard-charting jazz pianist and producer Marcus Johnson at Busboys and Poets.This isn’t just another night out — it’s a Memorial Day (more…)

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Live! from Busboys Hosted by MalPractice


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    May 22, 2026
    8:00 pm - 10:00 pm

A Busboys and Poets in-house series. LIVE! from Busboys is an open mic that offers a platform for all performers, not just poets. Whether you are a musician, comedian, dancer, actor, magician or any other type of performer, we want to see what you got! Come out and showcase your talents!The sign-up list to perform (more…)