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WE REFUSE : A Dialogue Between an Israeli Refuser & an American Conscientious Objector


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    Sep 7, 2025
    7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

WE REFUSEA Dialogue Between an Israeli Refuser & an American Conscientious ObjectorAtalya Ben-Abba refused mandatory Israeli military service. Diana Oestreich became a conscientious objector after serving in Iraq. Atalya and Diana will share their personal journeys of refusal to participate in war, then join in conversation on the function of militarism in Israeli and American (more…)

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LEARNING ENVIRONMENT | A Teaching for Change and Busboys and Poets Books Presentation


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    Sep 8, 2025
    6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Join us to learn about an award-winning environmental science teacher’s actionable roadmap for educators interested in making the world a classroom, even in the cityJoin award-winning New York City educator Dr. Jared Fox in–and out of–his classroom on an excursion that goes beyond books and lectures to reimagine teaching and learning. Through a blend of (more…)

Breaking the AIPAC Stranglehold Building a New Politics through A New Policy

Josh Paul & Tariq Habash: Countering the AIPAC Narrative…A New Middle East Policy.


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    Sep 8, 2025
    6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

On the occasion of the 20 year anniversary of Busboys and Poets, join us for a critical conversation with Josh Paul and Tariq Habash, two prominent voices challenging conventional U.S. policy toward the Middle East.As former officials who resigned from government positions over America’s role in the region, Paul and Habash bring unique insights into how (more…)

13 of Nazareth

Monday Night Open Mic hosted by 13 of Nazareth


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    Sep 8, 2025
    8:00 pm - 10:00 pm

A Busboys and Poetry Event hosted this week by 13 of Nazareth13 of Nazareth is a performance poet living with epilepsy, a dry sense of humor, and peace of mind over everything. The golden thread which runs throughout his hip-hop infused poetry is drawn from the looms of various spiritual traditions to weave a tapestry (more…)

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The Collision of Sports, Politics and Culture | A Busboys and Poets 20 Year Anniversary Presentation


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    Sep 9, 2025
    6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

In celebration of the 20 year anniversary of Busboys and Poets, award-winning political sportswriter Dave Zirin, author and former basketball player for the Washington Wizards Etan Thomas, and justice journalist and sportswriter Chuck Modiano are joining us on the Langston Hughes stage for a conversation about how sports, politics, and culture impact each other and (more…)

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Tuesday Night Open Mic hosted by Charity Blackwell


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    Sep 9, 2025
    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…)

MLAW 2025: Poetry, Music, & Talk

MLAW 2025: Poetry, Music, & Talk


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    Sep 10, 2025
    7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

UMD’s MLAW Presents its April 2024 Law, Art, and Activism Night“DEMOCRACY IS COMING…” : TALK, MUSIC, SPOKEN WORD, POETRY, and YOULOCATION: Busboys and Poets in Hyattsville, Maryland – 5344 Baltimore Ave, Hyattsville, MarylandWith SPECIAL GUEST: Peter Clare, Esq. Co-Founder of College Tribe, 8-Rock Cultural Center, and Social Justice AttorneyMusic by – the Emory Diggs TRIOHOST: Brian G Gilmore, (more…)

2025 09 10 Improv Busboys

Improv-aganza


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    Sep 10, 2025
    7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

What happens when four dynamic improv groups converge for a night of unscripted brilliance? You get Improv-aganza! Join us at Busboys and Poets Takoma for an electrifying evening of improv comedy that defies expectations and delivers big laughs. Each of our featured troupes brings their own unique style and energy to the stage. If you (more…)

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MALCOLM LIVES! With Dr. Ibram X. Kendi | A 20 Year Anniversary Busboys and Poets Presentation


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    Sep 11, 2025
    6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Join award-winning author Dr. Ibram X. Kendi to discuss the first major biography of Malcolm X for young people in more than thirty yearsAs a youth, Malcolm endured violence, loss, hunger, foster care, racism, and being incarcerated. He emerged from it all to make a lasting impact. As a Black Muslim. As a family man. (more…)

DaTruth

Thursday Night Open Mic hosted by Da Truth


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    Sep 11, 2025
    8:00 pm - 10:00 pm

A Busboys and Poetry Event hosted this week by Da TruthThe equation Situation – Lie +(facts×Reason)= Da Truth. A spoken word artist who is widely known on Baltimore’s poetry scene. This Baltimore native has graciously shifted around the east coast projecting pieces that pierce the minds of her listeners. With powerful wordplay, straight talk and (more…)

KianeInk

Thursday Night Open Mic hosted by Miss Kiane Ink


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    Sep 11, 2025
    8:00 pm - 10:00 pm

A Busboys and Poetry Event hosted this week by Miss Kiane Ink Although 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 (more…)

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Busboys and Poets Boozy Book Fair: Birthday Bash


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    Sep 12, 2025
    6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Busboys and Poets turns 20 this year, and we want you to help us celebrate!We’ll be hosting our first ever Boozy Book Fair on September 12th, 2025 at Busboys and Poets Takoma! We’ll have a special curated selection of books and gifts for the book connoisseurs, the home librarians, and the folks who remember the (more…)