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4th Saturday Slam! | Anacostia | hosted by Black Chakra


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    Apr 25, 2026
    7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Join us for our 4th Saturday SLAM! at Busboys and Poets The 4th Saturday Slam provides an opportunity for poetry lovers to enjoy the competitive art of late-night performance poetry! Enjoy several rounds of competitive poetry by amateurs and professionals, with the audience choosing a winner. Cash Prize! Come join us for an alternative way to (more…)

Latin April

Latin Dance Night hosted by DJ Elvira


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    Apr 25, 2026
    7:00 pm - 11:00 pm

Come to eat, drink and DANCE!Delicious food and drink specials served all night.FREE parking available.Entrance fee: $15 (purchased at the door). We accept cash, Venmo or Cashap ONLY.Dance Lessons available.Latin music (Salsa, Bachata & Merengue) played by our host DJ Elvira the rest of the evening.You do not want to miss this event!Elvira McCullough (DJ (more…)

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Lung Cancer Awareness Charity Event “Comedy For Cure”


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    Apr 25, 2026
    8:00 pm - 11:00 pm

Join us for a powerful night where laughter meets purpose. Cinderella Cares’ Comedy for Cure brings together top comedians Willie Brown and Woody, Howard G, Adam Freesman and host Ian Salmon, community supporters, and advocates united in the fight against lung cancer. (more…)

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A.C.T.O.R. (A Continuing Talk on Race) : Spaces for Change: The Power of Community Conversations with Andy Shallal


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    Apr 26, 2026
    5:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Let’s Keep Talking!ACTOR (A Continuing Talk on Race) —A.C.T.O.R. (A Continuing Talk on Race) is a public discussion series. It provides the opportunity for people to come together and speak openly and honestly about issues of race, class and culture. The intent is that each person walks away from the discussion feeling something: challenged, educated, uncomfortable, (more…)

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Is This a Poem? with Alan Michael Parker | A Busboys and Poets Books Presentation


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    Apr 26, 2026
    5:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Join us to explore a playful collection of flash fiction and stories told through Bingo cardsAward-winning author Alan Michael Parker displays his love for playful narrative and breaking all the rules in Bingo Bango Boingo, a collection of flash fiction and stories told through Bingo cardsFlip the page. Choose your game. Is it “Community Garden (more…)

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…)