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50 Years After the End of the Vietnam War: A Pathway Toward Healing and Reconciliation | A Busboys and Poets Books Presentation


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    Apr 24, 2025
    6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Join Vietnamese poet Nguyễn Phan Quế Mai in conversation with Vietnam veteran Wayne Karlin in a program moderated by poet E. Ethelbert MillerOn April 24, in commemoration of the 50th anniversary of the end of the American War in Vietnam, Busboys and Poets along with the Institute for Policy Studies will host Vietnamese poet and (more…)

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LIFE BESIDE BARS: A Dinner Salon | A Busboys and Poets Books Presentation


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    Apr 24, 2025
    6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Join author Heath Pearson and university students to explore the core ideas–carceral control, resistance, community, and joy– in Life beside BarsA salon is a gathering of people brought together in a more informal and intimate setting, to discuss and share ideas around a central theme or topic. The salon format allows for a dynamic, open (more…)

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Thursday Night Open Mic hosted by Backpack Jeff


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    Apr 24, 2025
    8:00 pm - 10:00 pm

A Busboys and Poetry Event hosted this week by Backpack JeffJeffrey W. Young, known as Backpack Jeff, is a motivational speaker, spoken word artist, and conflict resolutionist who has traveled throughout the East Coast touching the lives of others with his words. A person who always looked at life as distributing lessons, Jefferey embraces each (more…)

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Thursday Night Open Mic hosted by E-Baby


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    Apr 24, 2025
    8:00 pm - 10:00 pm

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…)

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Pajama Jammie Jam Poetry Slam hosted by Simply Sherri


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    Apr 25, 2025
    8:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Busboys and Poets and Simply Poetic present the Pajama Jammie Jam Poetry Slam!The Pajama Jammie Jam is a love/erotica-themed slam, for everyone from professionals to novices, hosted by Simply Sherri!$100.00 cash prize.There will be THREE themed rounds of poetry:Round 1: Cupid Ain’t Sh*t!Round 2: Love is Grand! (Love Poem)Round 3: Freak Me, Baby! (Erotic Round)Cuts (more…)

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Live! from Busboys Hosted by MalPractice


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    Apr 25, 2025
    9:00 pm - 11:00 pm

A Busboys and Poets in-house series. LIVE! from Busboys is an open mic that offers a platform for all performers, not just poets. Whether you are a musician, comedian, dancer, actor, magician or any other type of performer, we want to see what you got! Come out and showcase your talents!The sign-up list to perform (more…)

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Friday Night Open Mic Hosted by Casey Catherine Moore


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    Apr 25, 2025
    9:00 pm - 10:00 pm

A Busboys and Poetry Event hosted this week by Casey Catherine MooreRCasey Catherine Moore (she/her) is a bisexual, bipolar poet, writer, educator, and activist. She holds a Ph.D. from the University of South Carolina in Comparative Literature with a focus on Latin poetry, invective, and women’s and gender studies. Her writing centers on gender and (more…)

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ASL Open Mic Night hosted by Wade Green


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    Apr 25, 2025
    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. (more…)

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Independent Bookstore Day at Busboys and Poets


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    Apr 26, 2025
    10:00 am - 10:00 pm

Washington, DC — Busboys and Poets is happy to announce our participation in the 12th Anniversary of Independent Bookstore Day!Independent Bookstore Day Events at Busboys and PoetsBusboys and Poets Bookstore BingoFrom March 17th to April 27th, come in, do some shopping with us, and pick up a BINGO card at check out! Get BINGO for (more…)

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The Poetic Checkmate Thinking B4U Move Stop the Violence Increase the Peace Chess & Poetry / Art Slam


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    Apr 26, 2025
    1:00 pm - 4:00 pm

The Poetic Checkmate @ Busboys and PoetsThink Before You Move: Stop the Violence, Increase the PeaceChess. Poetry. Art. A Celebration of Strategy, Culture, and Change.📅 Date: Saturday, April 26, 2025 | Time: 1 PM – 4 PM📍 Location: Busboys and Poets – Anacostia📍 Address: 2004 Martin Luther King Jr Ave SE, Washington, DC 20020🎟 Entry (more…)

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SnapKu & Side Hustles: A Poetically Creative Response to the Federal Reduction in Force (RIF)


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    Apr 26, 2025
    3:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Maibright invites the DMV to SnapKu and Side Hustles (SASH) — Part mixer, part movement, it’s all about building what’s next and having fun doing it! Designed for current, former (and somewhere-in-between) federal workers and entrepreneurs navigating life during times of uncertainty.WHAT’S SNAPKU?At the heart of the event is SnapKu, a lightning-fast, poetry-based card game (more…)

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Fire N’ Ice, So Drop the Mic!: Youth Open Mic Hosted by Regie Cabico


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    Apr 26, 2025
    4:00 pm - 6:00 pm

About this eventBUSBOYS & POETS& CAPFIRE SPOKEN WORD ARTSpresentFIRE ‘N ICE: SO DROP THE MIC!An Open Mic for Middle School StudentsHosted by Regie Cabico📅 Saturday, March 22, 2025⏰ 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM (Sign-up begins at 3:45 PM)📍 Busboys & Poets – Hyattsville📍 5331 Baltimore Ave, Hyattsville, MD 20781💵 $5 AdmissionGet ready for an electrifying (more…)