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Monday Night Open Mic hosted by 13 of Nazareth


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    Apr 13, 2026
    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…)

Analyzing the Human and Social Cost of War

Analyzing the Human and Social Cost of War


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    Apr 14, 2026
    6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Sudan Action Week is here 🇸🇩!Beyond the headlines, this panel explores the human and systemic toll of Sudan’s crisis, highlighting collapse, displacement, and resilience across borders.Suad Abdel Aziz Co-Founder Decolonize SudanQuscondy Abdulshafi Senior Africa Regional Advisor at Freedom HouseDr. Mutasim Ahmed Senior Legal Advisor RWHCRIbrahim Alduma Co-Founder Sudan Action HubShow up. Speak out. Stand with (more…)

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Tuesday Night Open Mic hosted by Tatiana Figueroa RamĂ­rez


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    Apr 14, 2026
    8:00 pm - 10:00 pm

A Busboys and Poetry Event hosted this week by Tatiana Figueroa RamĂ­rezBorn in Puerto Rico, Tatiana Figueroa RamĂ­rez has received fellowships from VONA Voices, Anaphora Arts, and Letras Boricuas, having worked with Willie Perdomo and Danez Smith. Tatiana currently performs, facilitates workshops, and hosts events in the DC area, having previously done so across the United (more…)

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The Art of Uncivilized Journalism: Disrupting Power, Reclaiming the Narrative


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    Apr 15, 2026
    6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Journalist Rahma Zein in conversation with Dr. Ed Hasan of the Sumud PodcastRahma Zein is an Egyptian journalist and activist who has gained international recognition for her courageous actions and strong advocacy for human rights, particularly in Palestine.Dr. Ed Hasan is a Palestinian-American “pracademic,” author, and award-winning Adjunct Professor at Georgetown University specializing in organizational (more…)

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Wednesday Night Open Mic hosted by Nekos Ramos


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    Apr 15, 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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HERE WHERE WE LIVE IS OUR COUNTRY | A Busboys and Poets Books Presentation


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    Apr 16, 2026
    6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

The dramatic story of the Jewish Bund—a revolutionary movement from a vanished world—and its radical vision of solidarity in an age of division.“Molly Crabapple beckons readers through a portal to an irresistible, lost world, one bound together by passion, solidarity, and a burning hunger for justice.”—Naomi Klein, New York Times bestselling author of No Logo (more…)

5th Annual Spoken Word to Go-Go Open Mic #2

5th Annual Spoken Word to Go-Go Open Mic #2


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    Apr 16, 2026
    8:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Come perform your custom spoken word poetry to a selected go-go track by The Experience Band & Show.Come practice your spoken word poetry to a selected go-go track by The Experience Band & Show. Track list here:Tracks 1: Colors:https://youtu.be/8FAc6gI8ssYTrack 2: Epic : https://youtu.be/Fa9IqbUlZmITrack 3 : Mrs Jones https://youtu.be/qVqUAQec1xUTrack 4: The Tallest Walk https://youtu.be/iooxGWMnnZUTrack 5: Lady (more…)

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Thursday Night Open Mic hosted by E-Baby


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    Apr 16, 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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    Apr 16, 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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MY DEEPEST DESIRE | Busboys and Poets Books + IPS + New Village Press


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    Apr 17, 2026
    6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Join us for the initial launch of this beautiful book of prose poetry and art addressing that speaks for world peace from the grief of HiroshimaMy Deepest Desire is the final work of Tamiki Hara, published posthumously after his tragic suicide in 1951. This powerful book of prose poetry and art is a short yet (more…)

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Friday Night Open Mic hosted by Mariah Barber


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    Apr 17, 2026
    9:00 pm - 11:00 pm

A Busboys and Poetry Event hosted this week by Mariah BarberMariah “ Beyond Your Definition” Barber ( they /she ) is a multidisciplinary/Storyteller, consultant, spoken word artist, and activist who has been creating social justice-oriented art for the last 15 years. Barber holds a public health master’s, DEAI certification from Cornell, and a B A (more…)

Youth Adult artist spotlight

Artist Spotlight & Showcase


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    Apr 18, 2026
    4:00 pm - 7:00 pm

7 Mountain Ministries & The Triangle Resourcepresent Youth & Adult Artist ShowcaseThe Triangle @ Busboys and PoetsCome out and support our local youth and adult artists!Next Showcase:April 18 | 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM📍 Busboys and Poets – Anacostia. 2004 MLK Ave SE Washington, DCInterested in performing?Contact:Pastor Nate — nworldchanger@gmail.comMinister Kali — thetriangle27@gmail.com (more…)