A Busboys and Poetry Event hosted this week by DroopyDrew Anderson aka “Droopy the Broke Baller” is the master of multi-dimensional mania. Audiences struggle with whether to label him “comedian” or “poet”, “MC” or “emcee”, but they never struggle to label his explosive exploits as entertaining. An award-winning filmmaker, veteran educator, and host of DC’s legendary (more…)

A Busboys and Poetry Event hosted this week by Patrick WashingtonForged in Washington DC’s now legendary U Street Poetry Scene, Patrick Washington has consistently proven himself a master of spoken word / hip hop fusion. The 4 time DC representative at NPS and 2001s Washington DC Def Poetry Slam Champion became a semi-regular performer on HBO presents (more…)

A Busboys and Poetry Event hosted this week by Rebecca DupasRebecca, a Louisiana native, is an educator, photographer and award-winning poet whose writing, performance, and contribution to the poetry community has been recognized in Philadelphia, Baltimore and beyond. Rebecca is the founder and creative director of A DOSE OF DUPAS, an event-based poetry company that (more…)

A Busboys and Poets in-house series! ?LIVE! from Busboys? is an open mic talent showcase 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! Tonight’s LIVE! (more…)

Youth-focused and youth-led , Youth Open Mic is a monthly series that features student poets, singers, musicians and actors from the DC/Maryland/Virginia area. Middle school and high school students are encouraged to come share their art in our supportive, progressive, artistic atmosphere. Youth Open Mic is presented by Busboys and Poets in partnership with DC (more…)