A Breast Cancer Awareness Charity EventPerformances by local: Lyricists Poets Musicians “One Stage. Many Voices. Supporting Our Community.”$10 entry feePresented by Linkage Wellness Institute (more…)
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 perform (more…)
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…)
🔥 Join us for a high-energy poetry slam where words take center stage! 🔥 Whether it’s bold storytelling, social commentary, or personal reflection, this slam is your chance to witness powerful performances and be moved by the voices of talented poets.About the EventThe 4th Saturday Slam Series (special edition!) brings an electrifying night of competitive (more…)
Mohammed Alhaj’s powerful collection of 10 A2-sized paintings sheds light on the human impact of repeated displacement due to evacuation orders in Gaza. Through expressive colors and emotive portrayals, Alhaj captures the fear, panic, anxiety, and tension that accompany forced evacuation, reflecting on the emotional toll on individuals and the broader Palestinian society.The exhibit explores (more…)
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…)
Join us for a conversation with scholar of fascism Jason Stanley about Gaza and the politics of antisemitismWe here at Busboys and Poets have been watching with horror as the siege on Gaza continues and the civilian death count rises day by day. In partnership with the Center for Muslim-Christian Understanding of Georgetown University, we (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 to learn about the food crisis affecting millions of incarcerated Americans”This eye-opening book will convince you that everyone–absolutely everyone–is deserving of nourishing food that affirms their humanity and dignity.” -José Andrés, chef and humanitarianPrisons and jails are America’s hidden “food deserts,” where hunger and malnourishment coexist with shocking levels of food waste because (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…)
Monthly Jazz Jam session led by DC based saxophonist Elijah Balbed!Clarice Presents’ Jazz Jams, in partnership with Busboys and Poets, brings D.C.-based saxophonist Elijah Jamal Balbed to perform and lead a community-wide jam! Elijah’s band will play a set starting at 7:30PM. Bring your instrument! After enjoying their set, you’ll have a chance to call (more…)