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Thursday Night Open Mic hosted by Miss Kiane Ink


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    Nov 12, 2026
    8:00 pm - 10:00 pm

A Busboys and Poetry Event hosted this week by Miss Kiane InkAlthough she is a social worker by profession, she is a poet by passion. In 1997, Dinahsta launched KIANE INK. She wrote cards, poems and other writings for special events and as special gifts. In 2005, she expanded KIANE INK to include the artistry (more…)

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Night of Solidarity with Cuba


  • Nov 13, 2026
    6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Join volunteers from a recent solidarity brigade to learn about the Cuban Revolution, honoring the resistance of the Cuban people under the criminal blockade imposed by the United States. Brigadistas from the recent Hatuey Brigade will recount their experiences in Cuba delivering vital medications to pediatric hospitals, explain the devastating impacts of the newest sanctions, (more…)

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BreakThrough News Live at Busboys and Poets


  • Nov 13, 2026
    7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

While corporate media cheerleads for war after war, Breakthrough News has been reporting what they won’t, and now they’re in the crosshairs. The outlet’s journalists have faced a campaign of government attacks for refusing to toe the line on US foreign policy and MAGA’s anti-democratic domestic agenda. A Republican-led house committee has subpoenaed BreakThrough News, (more…)

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9th Hour Poetry Slam hosted by Charity Blackwell


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    Nov 13, 2026
    9:00 pm - 11:00 pm

A Busboys and Poetry Event hosted this week by Charity BlackwellA poetry slam is a competitive event in which poets perform their work and are judged by members of the audience. Typically, the host or another organizer selects the judges, who are instructed to give numerical scores (on a zero to 10 or one to (more…)

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ASL Open Mic Night hosted by Marcus J Smith


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    Nov 13, 2026
    9:00 pm - 11:00 pm

ASL (American Sign Language) OPEN MIC PRESENTS:On this night, American sign language users and viewers from all corners of life will come together to recite a poem, song, short skit or jokes. Come out and enjoy the wonderful environment while you eat, get your drink on and socialize. Great for those learning American sign language.Hosted (more…)

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Friday Night Open Mic hosted by Dwayne B!


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    Nov 13, 2026
    9:00 pm - 11:00 pm

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…)

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Being Gay, Black, and Christian: A Journey of Faith and Identity | A Busboys and Poets Books Presentation


  • Nov 14, 2026
    1:00 pm - 3:30 pm

Join author, corporate operations leader, and certified life coach Michael M. Roberson for an intimate book talk, reading, and celebration honoring the release of his debut memoir, Being Gay, Black, and Christian: A Journey of Faith and Identity.Navigating from childhood church pews in Inkster, Michigan, to executive boardrooms in the nation’s capital, Michael shares a (more…)

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The Belonging Blueprint Book Launch Party


  • Nov 14, 2026
    6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

What if leaders treated diversity, equity, and inclusion as the load bearing walls instead of removable décor? In The Belonging Blueprint, organizational performance expert Maria Morukian opens a fresh conversation about creating better working environments that embed the principles of belonging into the organizational architecture in a way that is sustainable, intentional, and intended to (more…)

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Eatonville Sunday Supper


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    Nov 15, 2026
    5:00 pm - 7:30 pm

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…)

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Author Next Door: Making HERstory | A Busboys and Poets Books Presentation


  • Nov 15, 2026
    5:00 pm - 7:00 pm

On Sunday, November 15th at Busboys and Poets Shirlington, join us for Author Next Door: Making HERstory, the next installment in our rotating celebration of community storytellers from across the DMV. This panel will spotlight local women authors, each of whom has a powerful story to share. Our featured authors will read from and discuss (more…)

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The Jump Twice Experience


  • Nov 15, 2026
    6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

What becomes possible when we share something worth believing in? In Jump Twice: Truths to Build a Meaningful Life, actor, voice artist, and author Caz Harleaux explores how we build meaning through four pillars: Experience, Multiply, Learn, and Share. Caz joins us from Los Angeles for more than an author signing. This stop on the (more…)

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Monday Night Open Mic hosted by Angelique Palmer


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

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…)