4.29.26 Columbia

Showcase & Open Mic Hosted by Orville the Poet


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    Apr 29, 2026
    7:30 pm - 9:30 pm

Join us for an Open Mic Night where we welcome musicians, poets, and creatives of all kinds share their art and connect with the communityHosted by Spoken Word, Writer, Poet, Curator, and Creator of Pure Poetry Live — Orville the Poet.Whether you’re stepping up to the mic or cheering from the crowd, come be part (more…)

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5th Wednesday Night Open Mic hosted by Anthony Oakes


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    Apr 29, 2026
    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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An intimate poetry reading and moderated conversation featuring my debut memoir-in-poems, followed by audience Q&A and book signing.


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    Apr 30, 2026
    7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Some stories are too layered for a single telling. This one was written in pieces.Pieces: An Intimate Reading Series is a traveling literary gathering built around one book, one voice, and honest conversation. The first stop sold out. This is the second.On April 30, author B.M. Fannell brings her debut memoir-in-poems to Busboys & Poets (more…)

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5th Thursday Night Open Mic hosted by Miss Kiane Ink


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    Apr 30, 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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5th Annual Spoken Word to Go-Go Open Mic #3


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    Apr 30, 2026
    8:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Before the 5th Annual Spoken Word to Go Go competition, this open mic is your chance to practice and test your spoken word to go-go performance ahead of Round 1, using selected tracks by The Experience Band & Show.  Hosted By : MalPractice  Featuring: Cookie BSpoken Word to Go Go (SWGG) is an annual competition of spoken word (more…)

D.C. STATEHOOD DAY

D.C. STATEHOOD DAY


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    May 1, 2026
    7:00 am - 8:00 am

“The single idea of ‘taxation without representation’ that gave rise to the American Revolution still resonates today,” Norton said. “D.C. residents pay the highest federal taxes per capita and more federal taxes than 19 states. D.C. residents have fought and died in every war since the Revolution, and they deserve voting representation in Congress and (more…)

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

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


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    May 1, 2026
    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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    May 1, 2026
    9:00 pm - 11:00 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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Open Mic for Anacostia Discussion | “Is Netanyahu behind Trump war against Iran? “


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    May 2, 2026
    4:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Join us for a thought-provoking in-person discussion diving deep into the accusations that Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was the main brain behind President Donald J. Trump’s war against Iran.Netanyahu has categorically rejected accusations that he dragged US President Trump into the war with Iran.Netanyahu says no-one can tell the US leader what to do.However, (more…)

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Project Poetic Justice Community Concert


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    May 2, 2026
    5:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Join us for an evening of original music and poetry created in collaboration with residents at the DC Jail! Over the course of 10-weeks, Project Poetic Justice participants worked with local poets, composers, and performers to create brand new works and showcase their talents.The show begins at 5:30pm on Saturday, May 2nd and kicks off (more…)

KaNikki

Monday Night Open Mic hosted by KaNikki J


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    May 4, 2026
    8:00 pm - 10:00 pm

A Busboys and Poetry Event hosted this week by KaNikki J.KaNikki Jakarta is the First African American Poet Laureate of Alexandria, Virginia. She is an Award Winning Performance Poet who has toured the US and the UK. KaNikki is the author of three novels, two poetry collections, a memoir, a short story, poetry collection entitled (more…)

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Tuesday Night Open Mic hosted by Twain Dooley


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    May 5, 2026
    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…)