FRIDAY NIGHT OPEN MIC! A Busboys and Poetry Event For two hours audiences can expect a diverse chorus of voices! 2nd Fridays Open Mic – Brookland Edition Hosted by Dwayne B Presented by Busboys and Poetry Close out your Friday night with a dose of truth, rhythm, and raw expression at Second Fridays Open Mic (more…)
What has Democracy Done For You Lately? “We don’t have a Left vs. Right problem, we have a Top vs Bottom problem.” – James Talarico Join the critically acclaimed journalist Sam Husseini, the host of News Views with Garland Nixon on WPFW 89.3FM & the Black Lawyers for Justice for a panel discussion on a (more…)
Summer Soul & Sunset FLO with Marcus Johnson — live jazz, summer vibes, cocktails & escape at Busboys Shirlington June 26.Step into an evening of rhythm, romance, connection, and pure summer energy as Billboard chart-topping jazz artist Marcus Johnson brings his signature FLO vibe to the Robeson Room at Busboys and Poets Shirlington.This isn’t just (more…)
Summer Soul & Sunset FLO with Marcus Johnson — live jazz, summer vibes, cocktails & escape at Busboys Shirlington June 26.Step into an evening of rhythm, romance, connection, and pure summer energy as Billboard chart-topping jazz artist Marcus Johnson brings his signature FLO vibe to the Robeson Room at Busboys and Poets Shirlington.This isn’t just (more…)
A curated four-course dining experience celebrating Southern classicsJoin us for a monthly dining experience inspired by the rich flavors and traditions of Southern cuisine. Each installment of the Eatonville Sunday Supper Series features a thoughtfully curated four-course menu, highlighting classic dishes with a refined touch.This is a seated, plated dinner experience designed to be savored—perfect (more…)
A Busboys and Poetry Event hosted this week by Angelique PalmerAngelique Palmer is a poetry slam doyen, a finalist in the 2015 Women of the World Poetry Slam and a member of The Beltway Poetry Slam Team in 2017. The Creative Writing graduate from Florida State University now calls northern Virginia home. She’s penned more (more…)
Karaoke Therapy is Takoma’s most affordable mental health program because it’s completely free! Twice a month, we gather to sing our hearts out, cheer each other on, temporarily forget about work, politics, traffic, and whatever spirited debate is currently happening on the neighborhood listservs.
A Busboys and Poetry Event hosted this week by Drew AndersonA science teacher turned teaching artist, poet turned parodist, and marathon runner turned motivational speaker, Drew Anderson is founder and co-host of Spit Dat (the longest-running open mic in DC) and co-creator of the critically-acclaimed stage production From Gumbo to Mumbo (nominated for the 2020 (more…)
Join Dr. Alexus McLeod for a discussion of his new book “Myth and Identity in the Martial Arts”, which covers early Chinese and Indian philosophy, the formation of bushido thought in Edo period Japan, Republican era Chinese conceptions of nationhood and physical culture, Western contributions to martial arts and the innovations of Bruce Lee, African-American (more…)
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…)
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…)
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…)