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Tuesday Night Open Mic hosted by Charity Blackwell


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    Apr 14, 2026
    8:00 pm - 10:00 pm

A Busboys and Poetry Event hosted this week by Charity BlackwellCharity Blackwell is an award-winning spoken word artist, poet, and educator known for her dynamic performances and captivating storytelling. With a passion for using her voice to inspire change, Charity creates thought-provoking and powerful works that resonate deeply with audiences across diverse backgrounds. She is (more…)

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Wednesday Night Open Mic hosted by Nekos Ramos


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    Apr 15, 2026
    8:00 pm - 10:00 pm

A Busboys and Poetry Event hosted this week by Neko RamosNeko Ramos is an actor, writer, poet/spoken word artist, host, educator, youth advocate, and Theatre practitioner from PG county, MD. He received his BFA in Theatre Arts with a concentration in Acting from Howard University and has performed on multiple regional Theatre stages in the DC (more…)

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HERE WHERE WE LIVE IS OUR COUNTRY | A Busboys and Poets Books Presentation


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    Apr 16, 2026
    6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

The dramatic story of the Jewish Bund—a revolutionary movement from a vanished world—and its radical vision of solidarity in an age of division.“Molly Crabapple beckons readers through a portal to an irresistible, lost world, one bound together by passion, solidarity, and a burning hunger for justice.”—Naomi Klein, New York Times bestselling author of No Logo (more…)

5th Annual Spoken Word to Go-Go Open Mic #2

5th Annual Spoken Word to Go-Go Open Mic #2


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    Apr 16, 2026
    8:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Come perform your custom spoken word poetry to a selected go-go track by The Experience Band & Show.Come practice your spoken word poetry to a selected go-go track by The Experience Band & Show. Track list here:Tracks 1: Colors:https://youtu.be/8FAc6gI8ssYTrack 2: Epic : https://youtu.be/Fa9IqbUlZmITrack 3 : Mrs Jones https://youtu.be/qVqUAQec1xUTrack 4: The Tallest Walk https://youtu.be/iooxGWMnnZUTrack 5: Lady (more…)

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Thursday Night Open Mic hosted by E-Baby


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    Apr 16, 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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Thursday Night Open Mic hosted by Hosted by Rebecca Dupas


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    Apr 16, 2026
    8:00 pm - 10:00 pm

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…)

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MY DEEPEST DESIRE | Busboys and Poets Books + IPS + New Village Press


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    Apr 17, 2026
    6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Join us for the initial launch of this beautiful book of prose poetry and art addressing that speaks for world peace from the grief of HiroshimaMy Deepest Desire is the final work of Tamiki Hara, published posthumously after his tragic suicide in 1951. This powerful book of prose poetry and art is a short yet (more…)

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Friday Night Open Mic hosted by Mariah Barber


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    Apr 17, 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…)

Youth Adult artist spotlight

Artist Spotlight & Showcase


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    Apr 18, 2026
    4:00 pm - 7:00 pm

7 Mountain Ministries & The Triangle Resourcepresent Youth & Adult Artist ShowcaseThe Triangle @ Busboys and PoetsCome out and support our local youth and adult artists!Next Showcase:April 18 | 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM📍 Busboys and Poets – Anacostia. 2004 MLK Ave SE Washington, DCInterested in performing?Contact:Pastor Nate — nworldchanger@gmail.comMinister Kali — thetriangle27@gmail.com (more…)

Busboys and Poets Welcomes Dr Jared Ball

Busboys and Poets Welcomes Dr Jared Ball


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    Apr 19, 2026
    5:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Jared Ball and special guests will discuss myths of financial literacy, including buying power, Black dollar circulation, and entrepreneurialism, and their relationship to shaping public opinion and suppressing radical political movements. Dr. Ball will share some insights into the research and reception of the work and will also discuss forthcoming work and its further investigation (more…)

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Author Next Door Series | A Busboys and Poets Books Presentation


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    Apr 19, 2026
    6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Join us to explore powerful stories of heritage, resilience, and community with local authors shaping our understanding of the past and futureOn Sunday, April 19th at Busboys and Poets Takoma, join us for Author Next Door: Looking Back to Look Ahead, the first installment in our rotating DMV-wide celebration of community storytellers.This history-focused panel will (more…)

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Monday Night Open Mic hosted by Angelique Palmer


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    Apr 20, 2026
    8:00 pm - 10:00 pm

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…)