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Pajama Jammie Jam Poetry Slam hosted by Simply Sherri


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    Dec 27, 2024
    8:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Busboys and Poets and Simply Poetic present the Pajama Jammie Jam Poetry Slam!The Pajama Jammie Jam is a love/erotica-themed slam, for everyone from professionals to novices, hosted by Simply Sherri!$100.00 cash prize.There will be THREE themed rounds of poetry:Round 1: Cupid Ain’t Sh*t!Round 2: Love is Grand! (Love Poem)Round 3: Freak Me, Baby! (Erotic Round)Cuts (more…)

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ASL Open Mic Night hosted by DJ Supalee


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    Dec 27, 2024
    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. (more…)

Malpractice Mic

Live! from Busboys Hosted by MalPractice


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    Dec 27, 2024
    9:00 pm - 11:00 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 (more…)

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Friday Night Open Mic hosted by Regie Cabico


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    Dec 27, 2024
    9:00 pm - 11:00 pm

A Busboys and Poetry Event hosted this week by Regie CabicoRegie Cabico is the first Asian and Queer poet to win the Nuyorican Poets Cafe Grand Slam, later taking top prizes in the 1993, 1994 & 1997 National Poetry Slams He took a first place prize with New York’s Bowery Poetry Club. His work appears (more…)

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ACTOR


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    Dec 29, 2024
    5:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Let’s Keep Talking!ACTOR (A Continuing Talk on Race) —A.C.T.O.R. (A Continuing Talk on Race) is a public discussion series. It provides the opportunity for people to come together and speak openly and honestly about issues of race, class and culture. The intent is that each person walks away from the discussion feeling something: challenged, educated, uncomfortable, (more…)

Monday Night Open Mic | Four on the 5th: All Hosts

Monday Night Open Mic | Four on the 5th: All Hosts


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    Dec 30, 2024
    8:00 pm - 10:00 pm

* * *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 ear.$5 cover. Wristbands (more…)

Tuesday Night Open Mic

Tuesday Night Open Mic


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    Dec 31, 2024
    8:00 pm - 10:00 pm

* * *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 ear.$5.00 + Tax (more…)

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Grapevine Storytelling Series


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    Jan 8, 2025
    7:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Our featured tellers this month are the gregarious Jackson Gillman and the notorious Vijai Nathan.Join us on Wednesday, June 12 at 7:30 Eastern at Busboys and Poets Takoma; or, for out-of-towners, via Zoom. You can register FOR FREE for access to the live stream or to catch the recorded show later. No registration needed for (more…)

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Grapevine Storytelling Series


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    Feb 12, 2025
    7:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Our featured tellers this month are the gregarious Jackson Gillman and the notorious Vijai Nathan.Join us on Wednesday, June 12 at 7:30 Eastern at Busboys and Poets Takoma; or, for out-of-towners, via Zoom. You can register FOR FREE for access to the live stream or to catch the recorded show later. No registration needed for (more…)

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Grapevine Storytelling Series


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    Mar 12, 2025
    7:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Our featured tellers this month are the gregarious Jackson Gillman and the notorious Vijai Nathan.Join us on Wednesday, June 12 at 7:30 Eastern at Busboys and Poets Takoma; or, for out-of-towners, via Zoom. You can register FOR FREE for access to the live stream or to catch the recorded show later. No registration needed for (more…)

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Grapevine Storytelling Series


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    Apr 9, 2025
    7:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Our featured tellers this month are the gregarious Jackson Gillman and the notorious Vijai Nathan.Join us on Wednesday, June 12 at 7:30 Eastern at Busboys and Poets Takoma; or, for out-of-towners, via Zoom. You can register FOR FREE for access to the live stream or to catch the recorded show later. No registration needed for (more…)

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Grapevine Storytelling Series


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    May 14, 2025
    7:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Our featured tellers this month are the gregarious Jackson Gillman and the notorious Vijai Nathan.Join us on Wednesday, June 12 at 7:30 Eastern at Busboys and Poets Takoma; or, for out-of-towners, via Zoom. You can register FOR FREE for access to the live stream or to catch the recorded show later. No registration needed for (more…)