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…)
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…)
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…)
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…)
Kickstart your day with movement, good vibes & great company at the Morning After, brought to you by Grip with Grace and Busboys and Poets. For more than 20 years, Busboys and Poets has created space to feed the mind, body and soul through food, art, culture, conversation and community. The Morning After brings movement (more…)
Come away for an evening of worship, stillness, and presence. This is a space to encounter God together, where ordinary places become holy ground. Come as you are. Bring a friend, an open heart, and expect to meet Him in the room. (more…)
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…)
Salah Sarsour is a longtime Palestinian community leader and 30-year legal permanent resident who was taken at gunpoint by ICE for his constitutionally protected advocacy against occupation, apartheid and genocide in Palestine. Now released, Salah is fighting deportation. His case could set an alarming precedent for both Palestinian rights and broader free speech in the (more…)
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…)
A Busboys and Poetry Event hosted this week by Glo ShinesGlo Shines is a poet, emcee, host and supplier of vibes. Hip -Hopper since a toddler, Glo composed her first raps at the age of 4. Poetry and spoken word came many years later. As a performer she brings an intangible energy that engages and (more…)
Are you a people’s history buff?Join us on Wednesday, March 25, 2026, for a fun night of questions and answers about the history often missing from textbooks — the role of women, people of color, labor, and other social movements. Questions will also highlight the work of the Black Lives Matter at School movement and (more…)
When generations clash, how far do sparks fly? On this night, we’ll watch the battle to determine whether or not the torch will pass. New Age Poetry’s team of poets under the age of 25 will slam against Charm City Slam’s team of over 25 poets. Who will come out victorious– the young or the (more…)