Glo Shines

5th Tuesday Night Open Mic hosted by Glo Shines


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    Dec 30, 2025
    8:00 pm - 10:00 pm

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…)

Anthony Oakes

5th Wednesday Night Open Mic hosted by Anthony Oakes


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    Dec 31, 2025
    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…)

NYE Gaza Soup Kitchen

NYE Benefit for the Gaza Soup Kitchen


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    Dec 31, 2025 - Jan 1, 2026
    8:00 pm - 1:00 am

Join us for a NYE Benefit for Gaza Soup Kitchen, featuring a specially curated menu by renowned Palestinian author, journalist, and culinary storyteller Laila El-Haddad.Laila el-Haddad is the co-author of the acclaimed cookbook The Gaza Kitchen, a powerful celebration of Gaza’s culinary traditions and the women who keep them alive. Through her writing, public speaking, (more…)

DBKS line dance social

DBKS New Year – Line Dance Social


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    Jan 2, 2026
    1:00 pm - 5:00 pm

DBKS Line Dance SocialCome on out to the DBKS  Line Dance Social ! This in-person event is the perfect opportunity to showcase your Boots on the Ground dance moves and have a great time with fellow line dance enthusiasts.Time: 1:00 PMLocation: Busboy and Poets 6251 Mango Tree Road, Columbia, MD 21044Whether you’re a beginner or (more…)

KaraokeAnacostia

Friday Night Open Mic hosted by Dwayne B!


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    Jan 2, 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…)

EmpowerEd DC

EmpowerEd DC


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    Jan 6, 2026
    5:00 pm - 7:30 pm

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TOMORROW IS YESTERDAY | A Busboys and Poets Books Presentation


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    Jan 8, 2026
    6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Join us to learn why the Israeli–Palestinian peace process failed, and anticipate what lies aheadOn October 7, 2023, Hamas fighters killed more than eleven hundred Israelis and took more than two hundred hostages, prompting an Israeli response that has in turn taken tens of thousands of lives and devastated the Gaza Strip. Why did this (more…)

Jan 2025 Template The Womb Joke Workshop

New Jokes for the New Year! It’s The Womb!


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    Jan 8, 2026
    7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

All jokes are conceived somewhere! See new jokes for the new year by your favorite comedians – all in THE WOMB!From the producers of The MOTHER of All Comedy Shows, Comedy as a Second Language, and SPRUNG! Comedy Festival, we bring you The WombSome of our favorite stand up comedians will bring completely new jokes (more…)

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ASL Open Mic Night hosted by Marcus J Smith


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    Jan 9, 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…)

MalachiMalpracticeByrd 2025

Friday Night Open Mic hosted by Malachi Byrd


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    Jan 9, 2026
    9:00 pm - 11:00 pm

A Busboys and Poets Event hosted this week by MALACHI BYRDYou won’t get five minutes into a conversation with Malachi Byrd, without hearing about Washington, D.C. An author, teacher, songwriter, and arts advocate from the district, Malachi believes superpowers exist in creative writing. An African-American Studies graduate from Princeton University, MalPractice gets his name from (more…)

MariahBarber 2025

Friday Night Open Mic hosted by Mariah Barber


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    Jan 16, 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…)

Latin Dance Night hosted by DJ Elvira

Latin Dance Night hosted by DJ Elvira


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    Jan 17, 2026
    7:00 pm - 11:00 pm

Come to eat, drink and DANCE!Delicious food and drink specials served all night.FREE parking available.Entrance fee: $15 (purchased at the door). We accept cash, Venmo or Cashap ONLY.Dance Lessons available.Latin music (Salsa, Bachata & Merengue) played by our host DJ Elvira the rest of the evening.You do not want to miss this event!Elvira McCullough (DJ (more…)