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For the Love Of®…Mom | The Mother’s Day Evening Jazz Experience


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    May 10, 2026
    7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Close out Mother’s Day with an elegant night of live jazz. A powerful, intimate experience to honor Mom in style.For the Love Of®…Mom: A Mother’s Day Jazz Experience with Marcus JohnsonThere’s no better way to celebrate Mom than with live jazz, great food, and a moment she’ll never forget.Join Marcus Johnson on Mother’s Day for (more…)

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(One) Acts of Resistance


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    May 11, 2026
    7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Playing Against presents (One) Acts of Resistance, an evening of short plays read by an all-star cast of DMV actors. All involved are donating their time and talents so that 100% of the gross proceeds from this event can be donated to Common Cause, a nonpartisan, grassroots organization dedicated to upholding the core values of (more…)

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Monday Night Open Mic hosted by 13 of Nazareth


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    May 11, 2026
    8:00 pm - 10:00 pm

A Busboys and Poetry Event hosted this week by 13 of Nazareth13 of Nazareth is a performance poet living with epilepsy, a dry sense of humor, and peace of mind over everything. The golden thread which runs throughout his hip-hop infused poetry is drawn from the looms of various spiritual traditions to weave a tapestry (more…)

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COLD WAR PUERTO RICO | A Busboys and Poets Books Presentation


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    May 12, 2026
    6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Join us to dive into a gripping history of FBI surveillance, political repression, and the fight for Puerto Rican independenceIn the 1940s, with the construction of a naval base and a bombing range, Puerto Rico became a major geo-political military outpost for the United States. For a power claiming global leadership in a decolonizing world, (more…)

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Filmmaking with Purpose—A Fundraiser for Social Justice Feature “Silent Partner”


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    May 12, 2026
    6:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Get ready for an unforgettable evening celebrating the power of storytelling and bringing an important new Social Justice Film to life with The Greater Washington Urban League.This is your chance to connect with passionate folks, catch a sneak peek at the film, and support a meaningful cause—all in person. Don’t miss out on this unique experience (more…)

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Tuesday Night Open Mic hosted by Tatiana Figueroa Ramírez


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

HOSTED BY: TATIANA FIGUEROA RAMIREZBorn in Puerto Rico, Tatiana Figueroa Ramírez has received fellowships from VONA Voices, Anaphora Arts, and Letras Boricuas, having worked with Willie Perdomo and Danez Smith. Tatiana currently performs, facilitates workshops, and hosts events in the DC area, having previously done so across the United States and the Dominican Republic at (more…)

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Wednesday Night Open Mic hosted by Simply Sherri


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    May 13, 2026
    8:00 pm - 10:00 pm

A Busboys and Poetry Event hosted this week by Simply Sherri!California born and Maryland raised, Simply Sherri started writing in 2001 and started reciting her work in 2008 in her poetic home of Baltimore. With topics ranging from love and relationships to depression and verbal abuse, her writing style is easy going and a reflection (more…)

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Thursday Night Open Mic hosted by Da Truth


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    May 14, 2026
    8:00 pm - 10:00 pm

A Busboys and Poetry Event hosted this week by Da TruthThe equation Situation – Lie +(facts×Reason)= Da Truth. A spoken word artist who is widely known on Baltimore’s poetry scene. This Baltimore native has graciously shifted around the east coast projecting pieces that pierce the minds of her listeners. With powerful wordplay, straight talk and (more…)

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Thursday Night Open Mic hosted by Miss Kiane Ink


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    May 14, 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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Friday Night Open Mic hosted by Mariah Barber


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    May 15, 2026
    9:00 pm - 11:00 pm

A Busboys and Poetry Event hosted this week by Mariah BarberMariah “ Beyond Your Definition” Barber ( they /she ) is a multidisciplinary/Storyteller, consultant, spoken word artist, and activist who has been creating social justice-oriented art for the last 15 years. Barber holds a public health master’s, DEAI certification from Cornell, and a B A (more…)

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Poetic Checkmate: Scholastic Series K-12


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    May 16, 2026
    12:00 pm - 6:00 pm

12:30pm Chess Player Check-InEvent Start 1pm – 5pm2004 Martin Luther King Jr Ave SE, Washington, DC 20020Power Moves♟🎤 Poetic Checkmate: Scholastic Series K-12Where Strategy Meets Story. Where Chess Meets Culture.a🎤 Poetic Checkmate Poetry Slam Rules & Guidelines Family-Friendly ContentThis is a community-centered event welcoming children, teens, elders, entrepreneurs, and families. No profanity, explicit sexual content, (more…)

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Eatonville Sunday Supper


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    May 17, 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…)