Rich Ink vs Charm City

Rich Ink vs Charm City


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    Apr 26, 2026
    7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Get ready for an epic poetry slam as Rich Ink takes on Charm City in person. This event is a fundraiser for two of the top poetry teams.Get ready for an epic face-off between Rich Ink and Charm City! This in-person event is packed with excitement, creativity, and nonstop action. Don’t miss your chance to (more…)

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Monday Night Open Mic hosted by Roscoe Burnems


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    Apr 27, 2026
    8:00 pm - 10:00 pm

A Busboys and Poetry Event hosted this week by Roscoe BurnemsDouglas Powell (Roscoe Burnems) is a spoken-word artist, teacher, husband, and father. He has dedicated his life to poetry, education, and entertainment, and a way to blend the three worlds together. Speaking candidly on everything from bullying to equality, from depression to oppression, what it (more…)

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Progressive Foreign Policy Happy Hour


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

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Tuesday Night Open Mic hosted by Glo Shines


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    Apr 28, 2026
    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…)

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UMD Jazz Jam 2026


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    Apr 29, 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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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

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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…)