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5th Thursday Night Open Mic hosted by E-Baby


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    Oct 30, 2025
    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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5th Thursday Night Open Mic hosted by Backpack Jeff


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

A Busboys and Poetry Event hosted this week by Backpack JeffJeffrey W. Young, known as Backpack Jeff, is a motivational speaker, spoken word artist, and conflict resolutionist who has traveled throughout the East Coast touching the lives of others with his words. A person who always looked at life as distributing lessons, Jefferey embraces each (more…)

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Spoken Horror Slam!! Hosted by Black Chakra


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    Oct 31, 2025
    7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Spoken Horror Slam 🩸Hosted by Black Chakra📍 Busboys and Poets – Anacostia📅 Friday, October 31, 2025🕖 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM💰 $200 Prize for the Winner!Step into the shadows for a night where poetry meets terror at the Spoken Horror Slam — a chilling competition hosted by the electrifying Black Chakra.In honor of spooky season, (more…)

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Friday Night Open Mic Casey Catherine Moore


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    Oct 31, 2025
    9:00 pm - 11:00 pm

HOSTED 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, and women’s and gender studies. Her writing centers on gender and sexuality, educational equity, and dis/ability and mental (more…)

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ASL Open Mic Night hosted by Wade Green


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    Oct 31, 2025
    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. (more…)

Marcus Johnson in Concert

Marcus Johnson in Concert


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    Nov 1, 2025
    12:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Join Billboard-ranked jazz pianist Marcus Johnson for an unforgettable Midday Jazz Brunch at Busboys and Poets – Takoma. Let the smooth sounds of live jazz set the tone for your Saturday as you sip FLO Wine and savor brunch in one of D.C.’s most soulful spaces.Whether you’re a longtime fan or discovering Marcus for the (more…)

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“Slamtastic!” Youth Open Mic & Poetry Slam | 1st Saturday’s | Hosted by: Words Beats & Life


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    Nov 1, 2025
    6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Words Beats & Life’s monthly youth open mic and poetry slam happens every first Saturday of the month. Sign up to recite, rap or sing in the open mic or compete in the poetry slam.Hosted by Glo Shines and Blackpicasso$5.00 + Tax and fees online. $8.00 (tax and fees included) at the door !  (more…)

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YOU SHOULD BE GRATEFUL | A Busboys and Poets Books Presentation


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    Nov 2, 2025
    5:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Join us to learn about the unique perspectives and challenges of transracial adoptees with adoption expert Angela Tucker and MSNBC host Jen PsakiAn adoption expert and transracial adoptee herself examines the unique perspectives and challenges these adoptees have as they navigate multiple cultures“Your parents are so amazing for adopting you! You should be grateful that (more…)

Stats & Stanzas: Poetry for the Public’s Health  | co-hosted by Drs. Ryan J. Petteway, Shanaé Burch, and LeConté Dill.

Stats & Stanzas: Poetry for the Public’s Health | co-hosted by Drs. Ryan J. Petteway, Shanaé Burch, and LeConté Dill.


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    Nov 2, 2025
    6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Join us for an evening of healing, resistance, and solidarity, featuring poetry readings from a line-up of poets whose work embodies the spirit of poetic health justice. Every social movement of health consequence has been backed by poetry, music, and dance to codify resistance, galvanize community, nurture imagination, and testify for more just futures. For (more…)

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Monday Night Open Mic hosted by KaNikki J


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    Nov 3, 2025
    8:00 pm - 10:00 pm

A Busboys and Poetry Event hosted this week by KaNikki J.KaNikki Jakarta is the First African American Poet Laureate of Alexandria, Virginia. She is an Award Winning Performance Poet who has toured the US and the UK. KaNikki is the author of three novels, two poetry collections, a memoir, a short story, poetry collection entitled (more…)

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Tuesday Night Open Mic hosted by Twain Dooley


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    Nov 4, 2025
    8:00 pm - 10:00 pm

A Busboys and Poetry Event hosted this week by Twain DooleyTwain Dooley is a first generation American. Born and raised in Washington, DC, he learned to use language to talk himself into and out of inner-city challenges. He joined the Army Reserves and served on active duty during Desert Storm. After a two-year stay in (more…)

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Scribble! A Drawing Hangout for Maryland Creatives


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    Nov 5, 2025
    6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

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