An author talk and book launch about Arman: An Afghan Cookbook from a Kitchen of Longing with author Mirriam SeddiqSaturday, May 23, 20266-8pmBusboys and Poets Shirlington (more…)
Join us for our 4th Saturday SLAM! at Busboys and Poets The 4th Saturday Slam provides an opportunity for poetry lovers to enjoy the competitive art of late-night performance poetry! Enjoy several rounds of competitive poetry by amateurs and professionals, with the audience choosing a winner. Cash Prize! Come join us for an alternative way to (more…)
Runway of the World: Uniting of the GLOBERunway of the World brings people together to bridge borders, build understanding, and experience the power of global connection. This dynamic event invites participants from all walks of life to engage in meaningful dialogue, share perspectives, and strengthen connections across cultures.This event is part of the mission of (more…)
A Busboys and Poetry Event hosted this week by Roscoe BurnemsDouglas Powell (Roscoe Burnems) is a spoken-word artist, teacher, husband, and father. He has dedicated his life to poetry, education, and entertainment, and a way to blend the three worlds together. Speaking candidly on everything from bullying to equality, from depression to oppression, what it (more…)
Join us in person for a fun chat and signing with Darin Johnson about his new book Digital Coup!Darin Johnson, local author and Howard Law professor, will deliver a book talk and signing for his new book Digital Coup: The Conspiracy to Thwart Global Democracy. In Digital Coup, Johnson uses his expertise to explore how (more…)
A Busboys and Poetry Event hosted this week by Glo ShinesGlo Shines is a poet, emcee, host and supplier of vibes. Hip -Hopper since a toddler, Glo composed her first raps at the age of 4. Poetry and spoken word came many years later. As a performer she brings an intangible energy that engages and (more…)
Join us to watch a special ATU 689 documentary and engage with Striking Transit Workers in a Q&A moderated by Ginny DiamondNoVA Labor, ATU 689 & the DC LaborFest is hosting this free documentary viewing and panel Q&A event featuring the film We Fought For What We Have: A Union StoryIn 2019, ATU Local 689 (more…)
Join us to dive into Anna Dorn’s latest novel American Spirits, a love letter to pop music that charts an icon’s fall and an obsessive fangirl’s rise.Thirty-eight-year-old Blue Velour has finally achieved the critical acclaim she’s long been chasing. Over the last decade, she’s released six studio albums to mixed reviews, landing her somewhere between (more…)
A Busboys and Poetry Event hosted this week by the D.O.P.E – CHARITY BLACKWELLCharity Blackwell (She/Hers) is a spoken word artist, host, emcee, and poetry specialist who has spent several years contributing to the arts scene in DC and across national platforms. She is a Trinity University graduate, where she received her B.A and M.A, for (more…)
What would the world look like if we couldn’t express outrage against the systems we disagree with or support the changes we seek?Our right to peaceful protest is under attack, and we must act now.Protest: Respect It, Defend It,Use It offers a powerful look at the role peaceful activism has played in advancing the public (more…)
A Busboys and Poetry Event hosted this week by DJ TaoWhether freestyle or written, DJ Tao is a word in motion.DJ Tao began his career as a spoken word artist in the Washington, DC area. After extensive experience performing locally, he decided to expand his audience. He took his act on the road, touring America’s (more…)
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…)