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Monday Night Open Mic hosted by 13 of Nazareth


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    May 12, 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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MY FATHER’S HOUSE | A Busboys and Poets Presentation


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    May 13, 2025
    6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Join the son of iconic African American Congressman John Conyers Jr. to shine a spotlight on his father and his legacyIn this moving work, part clear-eyed assessment, part memoir, the son of iconic African American Congressman John Conyers Jr. shines a spotlight on his father and his political legacy, and reveals how, as his son, (more…)

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Tuesday Night Open Mic hosted by Charity Blackwell


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    May 13, 2025
    8:30 pm - 10:30 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 with Kevin Cordi and Liza Newell


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    May 14, 2025
    7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Our featured tellers this month are the crescendoing Kevin Cordi and the loquacious Liza Newell!Join us on Wednesday, May 14th 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. No registration (more…)

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Team Dinner – Interdisciplinary Research Leaders


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    May 15, 2025
    6:30 pm - 9:30 pm

The Interdisciplinary Research Leaders (IRL) program, sponsored by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, supports and expands action-oriented and community-engaged research to create healthier communities. Its goal is to produce diverse interdisciplinary leaders who conduct and apply high-quality, community-engaged, action-oriented, equity-focused, health research in order to drive improvements in the health of communities and help advance (more…)

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Thursday Night Open Mic hosted by E-Baby


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    May 15, 2025
    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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    May 15, 2025
    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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ŠABAN BAJRAMOVIĆ – MY JOURNEY presented by The Orfelin Circle


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    May 16, 2025
    8:00 pm - 10:00 pm

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Friday Night Open Mic hosted by Mariah Barber


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    May 16, 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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Another Black A** Comedy Show


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    May 17, 2025
    7:00 pm - 11:00 pm

COME LAUGH YOUR BLACK ASS OFF!Black Ass Comedy Show – Back Every Month in DC!We’re bringing the laughs to Busboys and Poets on 14th & V for a night of pure comedy, good vibes, and straight-up fun. Featuring some of the funniest local comics, this is the spot to be for a night you won’t (more…)

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Latin Dance Night


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    May 17, 2025
    7:00 pm - 11:00 pm

Come to eat, drink and DANCE!Delicious food and drink specials served all night.FREE parking available.Entrance fee: $15 (purchased at the door). We accept cash, Venmo or Cashap ONLY.Dance Lessons available.Latin music (Salsa, Bachata & Merengue) played by our host DJ Elvira the rest of the evening.You do not want to miss this event!Elvira McCullough (DJ (more…)

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Hood Chronicles Too


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    May 17, 2025
    7:00 pm - 10:00 pm

The Eye Am Collection Presents Hood Chronicles Too Sunday’s Best: The New TestamentCome join us for an epic event at 2004 Martin Luther King Jr Ave SE! Get ready for an evening filled with music, food, and good vibes. This is the perfect opportunity to connect with the community and enjoy some amazing performances. Don’t miss out on this (more…)