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Artomatic Happy Hour


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    Mar 25, 2026
    4:30 pm - 6:30 pm

Join us at Busboys and Poets Takoma for our monthly Artomatic Happy Hour where art, community, and conversation come together.The session will be led by Carol Rhodes Dyson, who will share information about the opportunity to have artwork displayed across the eight Busboys and Poets locations throughout the Washington, DC area. Artists will learn about (more…)

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UMD Jazz Jam 2026


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    Mar 25, 2026
    7:30 pm - 10:00 pm

Monthly Jazz Jam session led by DC based saxophonist Elijah Balbed!Clarice Presents’ Jazz Jams, in partnership with Busboys and Poets, brings D.C.-based saxophonist Elijah Jamal Balbed to perform and lead a community-wide jam! Elijah’s band will play a set starting at 7:30PM. Bring your instrument! After enjoying their set, you’ll have a chance to call (more…)

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Wednesday Night Open Mic hosted by Charity Blackwell


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    Mar 25, 2026
    8:00 pm - 10:00 pm

A Busboys and Poetry Event hosted this week by the D.O.P.E – CHARITY BLACKWELLCharity Blackwell (She/Hers) is a spoken word artist, host, emcee, and poetry specialist who has spent several years contributing to the arts scene in DC and across national platforms. She is a Trinity University graduate, where she received her B.A and M.A, for (more…)

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LAWYERING FOR LIBERATION | A Busboys and Poets Books Presentation


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    Mar 26, 2026
    6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

“This is not just a manual for resistance—though it is that. It’s a call to reimagine what legal work in service of liberation actually looks like. In a moment when authoritarianism is consolidating and traditional legal strategies are failing, that reimagining couldn’t be more urgent.” —The Anti-Authoritarian PlaybookThis fiery manifesto provides a concrete action plan (more…)

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Thursday Night Open Mic hosted by DJ Tao


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    Mar 26, 2026
    8:00 pm - 10:00 pm

A Busboys and Poetry Event hosted this week by DJ TaoWhether freestyle or written, DJ Tao is a word in motion.DJ Tao began his career as a spoken word artist in the Washington, DC area. After extensive experience performing locally, he decided to expand his audience. He took his act on the road, touring America’s (more…)

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Thursday Night Open Mic hosted by E-Baby


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    Mar 26, 2026
    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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    Mar 27, 2026
    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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    Mar 27, 2026
    8:00 pm - 10:00 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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ASL Open Mic Night hosted by Wade Green


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    Mar 27, 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.HOST: (more…)

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Friday Night Open Mic hosted by Casey Catherine Moore


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    Mar 27, 2026
    9:00 pm - 11:00 pm

A Busboys and Poetry Event hosted this week by Casey Catherine MooreA Busboys and Poetry Event hosted this week by Casey Catherine MooreCasey 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, (more…)

Paul Laurence Dunbar: Beyond the Mask — Literature, Legacy, and Liberation

Paul Laurence Dunbar: Beyond the Mask — Literature, Legacy, and Liberation


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    Mar 28, 2026
    11:00 am - 2:00 pm

Join us for a powerful afternoon exploring the life, literary brilliance, and enduring legacy of Paul Laurence Dunbar. This special documentary screening of Beyond the Mask highlights Dunbar’s profound impact on American literature and his deep connection to Washington, DC.The program will also spotlight the historic Black neighborhoods of Bates, Hanover, Old City II, and (more…)

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The Come Laugh With Us Comedy Experience


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    Mar 28, 2026
    6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

A powerful night of comedy that brings people together.Get ready for an unforgettable evening of laughter, joy, and clean comedy at Come Laugh With Us: Christian Comedy Night, presented by Precious Productions! Featuring hilarious performances by Lawrence Owens, Miss Linda, and hosted by Curtis Gaskins, this exciting event promises uplifting humor and a night full (more…)