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Paul Laurence Dunbar: Beyond the Mask — Literature, Legacy, and Liberation

Paul Laurence Dunbar: Beyond the Mask — Literature, Legacy, and Liberation


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    Mar 28, 2026
    11:00 am - 2:00 pm

Join us for a powerful afternoon exploring the life, literary brilliance, and enduring legacy of Paul Laurence Dunbar. This special documentary screening of Beyond the Mask highlights Dunbar’s profound impact on American literature and his deep connection to Washington, DC.The program will also spotlight the historic Black neighborhoods of Bates, Hanover, Old City II, and (more…)

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Growing Palestine: Land Day


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    Mar 28, 2026
    4:30 pm - 6:30 pm

We are excited to invite you to our upcoming event, where we will pay tribute to the land of Palestine and the many gifts it offers.Growing Palestine will offer a full program filled with ancestral knowledge that comes from the land. The commemoration of Land Day will include a journey that explores culture, tradition and (more…)

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The Come Laugh With Us Comedy Experience


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    Mar 28, 2026
    6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

A powerful night of comedy that brings people together.Get ready for an unforgettable evening of laughter, joy, and clean comedy at Come Laugh With Us: Christian Comedy Night, presented by Precious Productions! Featuring hilarious performances by Lawrence Owens, Miss Linda, and hosted by Curtis Gaskins, this exciting event promises uplifting humor and a night full (more…)

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A Jazzy Celebration of Women’s History Month | Busboys & Poets Books + Coalition of Labor Union Women


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    Mar 28, 2026
    6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

The Coalition of Labor Union Women is hosting this free jazz concert in celebration of Women’s History Month. The program will feature Juantia Williams (vocals), John Albertson (guitar), Ephiam Wolfolk (bass), and Greg Holloway (drums).Full dinner service will be available throughout the program- you may order food and drink at your own expense. There will (more…)

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4th Saturday Slam! | Anacostia | hosted by Black Chakra


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    Mar 28, 2026
    7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

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…)

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Well-Read & Well-Said: A Women’s History Month Poetry Showcase


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    Mar 28, 2026
    8:00 pm - 11:00 pm

WELL-READ & WELL-SAIDWomen’s History Month Poetry Showcase📍 Busboys and Poets – Columbia 🗓 Saturday, March 28, 2026 ⏰ 8:00 PM | Doors at 7:00 PM 🎟 $15 General AdmissionWomen’s History Month calls for more than applause. It calls for articulation.WELL-READ & WELL-SAID is a curated evening of nationally recognized poets whose voices are as studied (more…)

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A.C.T.O.R.


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    Mar 29, 2026
    5:00 pm - 7:00 pm

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…)

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DBKS Line Dance Social


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    Mar 29, 2026
    5:00 pm - 9:00 pm

DBKS Line Dance SocialCome on out to the DBKS  Line Dance Social ! This in-person event is the perfect opportunity to showcase your Boots on the Ground dance moves and have a great time with fellow line dance enthusiasts.Time: 5:00 PMLocation: Busboy and Poets 6251 Mango Tree Road, Columbia, MD 21044Whether you’re a beginner or (more…)

Monday Night Open Mic | Four on the 5th: All Hosts

Monday Night Open Mic | Four on the 5th: All Hosts


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    Mar 30, 2026
    8:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Hosted By ALL FOUR HOSTS ON THE FIFTH MONDAY: Including KaNikki J., 13th of Nazareth, Angelique Palmer, and Roscoe Burnems.For two hours, audiences can expect a diverse chorus of voices, and a vast array of professional spoken word performers, open mic rookies, musicians and a different host every week. Expect to be moved, expect a (more…)

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5th Tuesday Night Open Mic hosted by Twain Dooley


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    Mar 31, 2026
    8:00 pm - 10:00 pm

A Busboys and Poetry Event hosted this week by Twain DooleyTwain Dooley is a first generation American. Born and raised in Washington, DC, he learned to use language to talk himself into and out of inner-city challenges. He joined the Army Reserves and served on active duty during Desert Storm. After a two-year stay in (more…)

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AN UNLIKELY SOCIAL JUSTICE WARRIOR | A Busboys and Poets Books Presentation


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    Apr 1, 2026
    6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Join us to learn what happens when a Malaysian Muslim woman defies expectations and challenges patriarchyAni Zonneveld shares her journey from Kuala Lumpur to rural Illinois, confronting invisible lines drawn by religion, gender, and race-all in pursuit of truth and justice.From the music industry to global human rights forums, Ani uses her voice-literally and figuratively-to (more…)

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Wednesday Night Open Mic hosted by Anthony Oakes


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    Apr 1, 2026
    8:00 pm - 10:00 pm

A Busboys and Poetry Event hosted this week by Anthony D. Oakes!Hailing from North Carolina, Anthony D. Oakes is a District of Columbia resident who is taking comedy on the east coast by storm. His clean, yet edgy, southern, intellectual, witty humor will have you reeling with laughter. Performance cities include: Atlanta, New York, LA, (more…)