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Friday Night Open Mic hosted by Dwayne B!


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    Jun 6, 2025
    9:00 pm - 10:00 pm

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…)

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Ministry, Media, and Mental Health Panel


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    Jun 7, 2025
    1:00 pm - 4:00 pm

In the world of ministry and creative expression, we often pour into others leading, inspiring, and uplifting while carrying our own silent burdens. M&Ms: Mental Health & Ministry is a sacred space where faith and mental well-being intersect. M&Ms exists to spark honest conversations about the emotional and mental struggles that pastors, worship leaders, musicians, (more…)

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“Slamtastic!” Youth Open Mic & Poetry Slam | 1st Saturday’s | Hosted by: Words Beats & Life


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    Jun 7, 2025
    6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Words Beats & Life’s monthly youth open mic and poetry slam happens every first Saturday of the month. Sign up to recite, rap or sing in the open mic or compete in the poetry slam.Hosted by Glo Shines and Blackpicasso$5.00 + Tax and fees online. $8.00 (tax and fees included) at the door !  (more…)

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NUCLEAR ABOLITION | A Busboys and Poets Books


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    Jun 8, 2025
    6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Join us to explore a path toward abolishing nuclear weaponsNuclear weapons pose an existential threat to humanity and must be abolished. Nuclear Abolition: A Scenario sets out one possible scenario for that happening, through the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons (TPNW). As more countries join this treaty and take steps to implement its (more…)

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Private Event: Business Dinner


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    Jun 8, 2025
    7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Busboys and Poets welcomes The Delaware Valley Chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association for this private event in the Davis Room. To plan your event, complete our online form HERE or contact us at the events office @ 202-332-6432———-The Delaware Valley Chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association serves the Greater Philadelphia area, the Lehigh Valley, Southern New Jersey and (more…)

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​Baby/Stuff, A New Play Reading


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    Jun 9, 2025
    6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Join us on Monday, June 9 at Busboys and Poets, Takoma Park, for the staged reading of Baby/Stuff.Baby/Stuff is about how two couples confront death, birth and the complexities of friendship, climate change, parenthood, and career.Come for dinner and drinks in the event room (starting at 6pm) and order off the regular menu (food/drinks not (more…)

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Monday Night Open Mic hosted by 13 of Nazareth


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    Jun 9, 2025
    8:00 pm - 10:00 pm

A Busboys and Poetry Event hosted this week by 13 of Nazareth13 of Nazareth is a performance poet living with epilepsy, a dry sense of humor, and peace of mind over everything. The golden thread which runs throughout his hip-hop infused poetry is drawn from the looms of various spiritual traditions to weave a tapestry (more…)

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Tuesday Night Open Mic hosted by Charity Blackwell


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    Jun 10, 2025
    8:00 pm - 10:00 pm

A Busboys and Poetry Event hosted this week by Charity BlackwellCharity Blackwell is an award-winning spoken word artist, poet, and educator known for her dynamic performances and captivating storytelling. With a passion for using her voice to inspire change, Charity creates thought-provoking and powerful works that resonate deeply with audiences across diverse backgrounds. She is (more…)

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Grapevine Storytelling Series


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    Jun 11, 2025
    7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Our featured tellers this month are the mighty Megan Wells and the awesome Mama Edie Armstrong! Join us on Wednesday, June 11th at 7:30 Eastern at Busboys and Poets Takoma; or, for out-of-towners, via Zoom. You can register FOR FREE at: https://fsgw.org/grapevine for access to the live stream or to catch the recorded show later. (more…)

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Wednesday Night Open Mic hosted by Simply Sherri


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    Jun 11, 2025
    8:00 pm - 10:00 pm

A Busboys and Poetry Event hosted this week by Simply Sherri!California born and Maryland raised, Simply Sherri started writing in 2001 and started reciting her work in 2008 in her poetic home of Baltimore. With topics ranging from love and relationships to depression and verbal abuse, her writing style is easy going and a reflection (more…)

Children’s Book Guild Meeting and Presentation

Children’s Book Guild Meeting and Presentation


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    Jun 12, 2025
    11:30 am - 2:30 pm

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Comedy Show – The Father of All Comedy Shows


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    Jun 12, 2025
    7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

In honor of Father’s Day, we invite some of our favorite comedy dads to take the stage: Dad jokes, groaners, puns and more: you’re going to love it!Our lineup is: Ryan Chernick, Phil Mike, Dee Ahmed, Joey Coon and Dom Rivera.Thursday June 12 at 7pmBusboys and Poets TakomaTickets: $25. Reserve your seats in advance with (more…)