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Tuesday Night Open Mic hosted by Twain Dooley


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    Sep 2, 2025
    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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Scribble! A Drawing Hangout for Maryland Creatives


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    Sep 3, 2025
    6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

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ONLY BECAUSE IT’S YOU | A Busboys and Poets Books Presentation


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    Sep 3, 2025
    6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Join us to discuss a joyful love story filled with humor and steeped in the culture of the Ethiopian diaspora”Full of humour and heartwarming moments—Rebecca delivers pure joy!” —Chantel Guertin, bestselling author of It Happened One ChristmasSometimes you need to take a leap of faith to land exactly where you’re meant to be . . (more…)

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Wednesday Night Open Mic hosted by Anthony Oakes


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    Sep 3, 2025
    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…)

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WE ARE NOT NUMBERS | A Busboys and Poets Books Presentation


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    Sep 4, 2025
    6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Join us to amplify the voices of Gaza’s youth and their true stories of war, loss, fears, and joy during a decade of occupationThis is the first book to give a platform to the youth in Gaza, the ‘invisible’ ones you are never allowed to hear from, telling their true stories of war, loss, fears (more…)

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Thursday Night Open Mic hosted by Lady Brion


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    Sep 4, 2025
    8:00 pm - 10:00 pm

A Busboys and Poetry Event hosted this week by Lady BrionLady Brion is an international spoken word artist, poetry coach, activist, organizer, educator and the executive director of the Pennsylvania Avenue Black Arts and Entertainment District. She received her B.A. in Communication and Culture from Howard University and her MFA in Creative Writing & Publishing (more…)

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Thursday Night Open Mic hosted by DJ Tao


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    Sep 4, 2025
    8:00 pm - 10:00 pm

A Busboys and Poetry Event hosted this week by DJ TaoWhether freestyle or written, DJ Tao is word in motion.DJ Tao began his career as a spoken word artist in the Washington, DC area. After extensive experience performing locally he decided to expand his audience. He took his act on the road, touring America’s colleges (more…)

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1st Friday Night Open Mic hosted by DJ Art.is


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    Sep 5, 2025
    7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

A Busboys and Poetry Event hosted this week by DJ ART.ISKnown for having a unique ear for melodies and lyrics, DJ Art.is provides a whole experience for his audience. His passion and undeniable talent can turn his listeners into fans of the Artist and the DJ. Art.is discovered another platform to further elevate the sound and (more…)

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Friday Night Open Mic hosted by Dwayne B!


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    Sep 5, 2025
    9:00 pm - 10:00 pm

A Busboys and Poets Event hosted this week by Dwayne BDwayne B! aka the “Crochet Kingpin” is a homegrown DC native poet, activist, break-dancer, and fashion designer. He is one of the hosts of DC’s longest running open mic series, Spit Dat, as well as a member of the Busboys and Poets hosting team for (more…)

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“Slamtastic!” Youth Open Mic & Poetry Slam | 1st Saturday’s | Hosted by: Words Beats & Life


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    Sep 6, 2025
    6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Words Beats & Life’s monthly youth open mic and poetry slam happens every first Saturday of the month. Sign up to recite, rap or sing in the open mic or compete in the poetry slam.Hosted by Glo Shines and Blackpicasso$5.00 + Tax and fees online. $8.00 (tax and fees included) at the door !  (more…)

Celebrate 20 Years of Busboys and Poets

Celebrate 20 Years of Busboys and Poets


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    Sep 7, 2025
    9:00 am - 3:00 pm

Join us on Sunday, September 7, 2025, for a day of festivities and fantastic offers! Enjoy a complimentary glass of champagne during Sunday brunch from 9 AM to 3 PM at all locations, and savor 20% off your entire check throughout the day.Plus, don’t miss our bookstore specials from September 5–7, 2025, where you can (more…)

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A SEAT AT THE TABLE Book Launch with Andy Shallal in conversation with Amy Goodman | A Busboys and Poets 20th Anniversary Presentation


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    Sep 7, 2025
    5:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Join us to celebrate the release of Andy Shallal’s “A Seat at the Table” on the 20th anniversary of Busboys and PoetsA Seat at the Table is the story of the founding of Busboys and Poets, a Washington, D.C.-based restaurant that has become a celebrated hub for political activism. Named in honor of Langston Hughes, (more…)