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THE PRICE OF UNION: OFFICIAL BOOK LAUNCH


  • Sep 15, 2026
    6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Tickets Available Here: https://luma.com/1yn8v8bj Join political scientist and author Kelly Burton for the official launch of The Price of Union: Race, Power, and the Making of American Democracy at Busboys and Poets in Washington, D.C. ​Spanning four centuries, from Jamestown to January 6, The Price of Union challenges some of our most enduring assumptions about (more…)

Iran in Context with Lisa Gibbs, Scott Anderson and Reza Sayah, September 15, 2026 at 6 PM, Busboys and Poets 450K

IRAN IN CONTEXT | A Busboys and Poets Books Presentation


  • Sep 15, 2026
    6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Please join Lisa Gibbs, CEO of the Pulitzer Center, in a timely conversation with Pulitzer Center grantees Reza Sayah and Scott Anderson about the war in Iran—and the role of journalism in helping illuminate the underlying causes of conflicts in the region. A discussion of Anderson’s award-winning book King of Kings, a critical lens into (more…)

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Tuesday Night Open Mic hosted by Drew Anderson


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    Sep 15, 2026
    8:00 pm - 10:00 pm

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…)

Rooted in Justice and Joy: Celebrating 10 Years of Black Maternal Health Policy. September 16, 2026, 3–6 PM, Busboys and Poets 450K.

Rooted in Justice and Joy: Celebrating 10 Years of Black Maternal Health Policy


  • Sep 16, 2026
    3:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Register for Rooted in Justice and Joy on EventCreate You are invited! As BMMA, Inc. marks 10 years of establishing the global Black Maternal Health Movement, we are bringing that milestone to the policy table in Washington, D.C. Rooted in Justice and Joy: Celebrating 10 Years of Black Maternal Health Policy is a side event (more…)

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Takoma Park Old Time Jam


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    Sep 16, 2026
    7:00 pm - 10:00 pm

An old time music jam at Busboys and Poets! Open to all skill levels and instruments. Open to all skill levels and instruments. The jam usually starts with a 30 minute slow jam.When: 3rd Wednesday of each month. Slow jam from 7:30 – 8, then fast jam until 9:45Please come with whatever you play!Free and (more…)

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Wednesday Night Open Mic hosted by Will Cook


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    Sep 16, 2026
    8:00 pm - 10:00 pm

WEDNESDAY NIGHT OPEN MIC!! Come join us for our Open Mic! For two hours, audiences can expect a diverse chorus of voices and a vast array of professional spoken word performers, open mic rookies, and musicians. Expect to be moved, expect a packed house, expect the unexpected, but above all come with an open mind (more…)

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Women Leaders of Michigan 5th Annual CBC Week Reception


  • Sep 17, 2026
    11:30 am - 1:30 pm

We’re excited to announce the 5th Annual Women Leaders of Michigan CBC Week Reception will be held at Busboys and Poets, in Washington, DC. Join us as we celebrate five years of impact, launch our nonprofit, and honor Detroit Mayor Mary Sheffield and amazing women leaders from ‘The Great Lakes State’ during CBC Week. Early (more…)

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Inaugural MBCC Young Professional Network Event


  • Sep 17, 2026
    5:00 pm - 7:00 pm

The MBCC Young Professionals Network (YPN) is hosting its very first event at Busboys & Poets Hyattsville! Join us Thursday, September 17, 2026, from 5:00 to 7:00 PM for an evening built around one idea: You. Your Network. Your Future. Connect with peers, exchange ideas, develop leadership skills, and gain access to opportunities that support (more…)

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The Clayton County Congressional Mixer


  • Sep 17, 2026
    6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Clayton County Congressional Mixer Join Clayton County, Georgia during Congressional Black Caucus Weekend** for an evening of networking, connection, and collaboration at the **Clayton County Congressional Mixer, hosted by **Chairwoman Dr. Alieka Anderson-Henry, Clayton County’s first female Chairwoman of the Board of Commissioners. Connect with elected officials, business and community leaders, corporate partners, and stakeholders (more…)

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“Cow Trip” Advanced Screening + Filmmaker Panel


  • Sep 17, 2026
    6:30 pm - 8:30 pm

A casual cafe evening with the people behind the heartwarming animal rescue film “Cow Trip”. Co-presented by DC Environmental Film Festival. Free, advanced ticket reservations required. (more…)

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Thursday Night Open Mic hosted by E-Baby


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    Sep 17, 2026
    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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    Sep 17, 2026
    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…)