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9th Hour Poetry Slam hosted by Charity Blackwell


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    Aug 8, 2025
    9:00 pm - 11:00 pm

A Busboys and Poetry Event hosted this week by Charity BlackwellA poetry slam is a competitive event in which poets perform their work and are judged by members of the audience. Typically, the host or another organizer selects the judges, who are instructed to give numerical scores (on a zero to 10 or one to (more…)

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ASL Open Mic Night hosted by Marcus J Smith


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    Aug 8, 2025
    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.Hosted (more…)

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Friday Night Open Mic hosted by Malachi Byrd


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

A Busboys and Poets Event hosted this week by MALACHI BYRDYou won’t get five minutes into a conversation with Malachi Byrd, without hearing about Washington, D.C. An author, teacher, songwriter, and arts advocate from the district, Malachi believes superpowers exist in creative writing. An African-American Studies graduate from Princeton University, MalPractice gets his name from (more…)

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Nobody Was Here…The Life of TMNK


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    Aug 10, 2025
    5:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Step into the hidden world of one of the most enigmatic street artists of our time. Nobody Was Here…The Life of TMNK is a bold, award-winning documentary that peels back the layers of a man who chose anonymity to amplify his message. Known only as TMNK—The Me Nobody Knows—he transformed city streets into raw, emotional (more…)

13 of Nazareth

Monday Night Open Mic hosted by 13 of Nazareth


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    Aug 11, 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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    Aug 12, 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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Wednesday Night Open Mic hosted by Simply Sherri


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    Aug 13, 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…)

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Thursday Night Open Mic hosted by Da Truth


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    Aug 14, 2025
    8:00 pm - 10:00 pm

A Busboys and Poetry Event hosted this week by Da TruthThe equation Situation – Lie +(facts×Reason)= Da Truth. A spoken word artist who is widely known on Baltimore’s poetry scene. This Baltimore native has graciously shifted around the east coast projecting pieces that pierce the minds of her listeners. With powerful wordplay, straight talk and (more…)

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Thursday Night Open Mic hosted by Miss Kiane Ink


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    Aug 14, 2025
    8:00 pm - 10:00 pm

A Busboys and Poetry Event hosted this week by Miss Kiane Ink Although she is a social worker by profession, she is a poet by passion. In 1997, Dinahsta launched KIANE INK. She wrote cards, poems and other writings for special events and as special gifts. In 2005, she expanded KIANE INK to include the (more…)

MariahBarber 2025

Friday Night Open Mic hosted by Mariah Barber


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    Aug 15, 2025
    9:00 pm - 10:00 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…)

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Marcus Johnson Live!


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    Aug 16, 2025
    7:00 pm - 11:00 pm

Unforgettable night of jazz with Marcus Johnson at Busboys and Poets Shirlington—live music, good vibes, and the essence of FLO.Join Billboard-charting pianist, composer, and lifestyle creator Marcus Johnson for an evening of music, meaning, and mellow vibes at Busboys and Poets Shirlington. This intimate live performance blends smooth jazz, soul, and Marcus’s signature FLO (For (more…)

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50th Birthday/Anniversary Party


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    Aug 17, 2025
    4:00 pm - 7:00 pm

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