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Joseph LMS 524

Monday Night Open Mic Poetry hosted by Joseph LMS Green

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    Feb 17, 2014
    7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
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A Busboys and Poetry Event! For two hours, audiences can expect a diverse chorus of voices and a vast array of professional spoken word performers, open mic rookies, musicians, and a different host every week. Tonight’s host is Joseph LMS GreenJoseph LMS Green is a DMV based poet who has been writing, performing, and hosting (more…)

Private Event: Claremont Immersion School

Private Event: Claremont Immersion School

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  • Event Start
    Feb 18, 2014
    5:45 am - 7:45 pm
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Private event in the Robeson Room hosted by Claremont Immersion School. To plan an event at Busboys and Poets, please click here !  (more…)

Magazine Release and Poetry Reading

Magazine Release and Poetry Reading

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  • Event Start
    Feb 18, 2014
    5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
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Magazine Release and Poetry Reading  (more…)

JuniusWiliams

Author Event, Junius Williams

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  • Event Start
    Feb 18, 2014
    5:30 pm - 7:00 pm
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Teaching for Change’s Bookstore at Busboys and Poets  welcomes Junius Williams to discuss and sign his new book, Unfinished Agenda: Urban Politics in the Era of Black Power Unfinished Agenda  offers an inside look at the Black Power Movement that emerged during the Civil Rights Movement of the sixties. A political memoir that teaches grass-roots politics and inspires organizing (more…)

BodyOfWork

Body of Work: Featuring Shanelle Gabriel

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  • Event Start
    Feb 18, 2014
    8:00 pm - 10:00 pm
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One Host. One Poet. One DJ. #BodyOfWork is a unique closed-mic event that features artists whose caliber of work and performance lends to a captivating one-(wo)man show. DJ Rod Madd Flava spinning all night.Hosted by Rebecca DupasThis Louisiana native found her voice in her teenage years when journal writing evolved into poetry. Nothing about Rebecca Dupas’ poetry (more…)

Droopy SM1

Tuesday Night Open Mic Poetry hosted by Droopy the Broke Baller

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  • Event Start
    Feb 18, 2014
    8:00 pm - 10:00 pm
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A Busboys and Poetry Event! For two hours, audiences can expect a diverse chorus of voices and a vast array of professional spoken word performers, open mic rookies, musicians, and a different host every week. Expect to be moved, expect a packed house, expect the unexpected, but above all, come with an open mind and (more…)

KAN lrg

Farafina Kan 10th Anniversary Celebration

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  • Event Start
    Feb 19, 2014
    6:30 am - 8:30 am
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Find out how you can follow us and stay abreast of our journey this year leading up to our 10th Anniversary Concert to be held on Saturday, August 16th, 2014  and be the first to get tickets!!! At this event you can expect find out: -Who/ What is Farafina Kan? -Where is Farafina Kan located? (more…)

myEx StoryLeague

Story League Story Contest : My Ex

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  • Event Start
    Feb 19, 2014
    8:00 pm - 10:00 pm
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Seven storytellers will have 7 minutes to tell a true personal story about an “ex.” No notes or props are allowed. The Judges’ favorite will be announced at the end of the night and will receive a $150 Cash Prize.   The audience will also select its favorite. Both winners go on to compete in (more…)

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Private Event: Urban Land Institute (ULI)

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  • Event Start
    Feb 20, 2014
    7:30 am - 4:00 pm
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Private event in the Zinn Room. (more…)

Children’s Book Guild

Children’s Book Guild

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  • Event Start
    Feb 20, 2014
    10:30 am - 1:00 pm
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Private event in the Cullen Room.  To book your event please visit our site for more information or call the Events Team at 202-332-6432. (more…)

PRIVATE EVENT: South Arlington Kiwanis

PRIVATE EVENT: South Arlington Kiwanis

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  • Event Start
    Feb 20, 2014
    10:30 am - 12:30 pm
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Private event in Paul’s Den hosted by South Arlington Kiwanis. If you would like to plan an event at Busboys and Poets, please click here!  (more…)

Rebecca SM6

Thursday Night Open Mic Poetry hosted by Rebecca Dupas

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  • Event Start
    Feb 20, 2014
    8:00 pm - 10:00 pm
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A Busboys and Poetry Event! For two hours, audiences can expect a diverse chorus of voices and a vast array of professional spoken word performers, open mic rookies, musicians, and a different host every week. Expect to be moved, expect a packed house, expect the unexpected, but above all, come with an open mind and (more…)