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RECLAIMING JUDAISM FROM ZIONISM | A Busboys and Poets Books Presentation


  • Nov 19, 2026
    6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Today Jews face a choice. To be loyal to the ethical imperatives at the heart of Judaism — love the stranger, pursue justice, and repair the world — or to give unconditional support to the state of Israel. It is a choice between Judaism as a religion and the nationalist ideology of Zionism, which is (more…)

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Thursday Night Open Mic hosted by E-Baby


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    Nov 19, 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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    Nov 19, 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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Friday Night Open Mic hosted by Mariah Barber


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    Nov 20, 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…)

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Latin Dance Night


  • Nov 21, 2026
    7:00 pm - 11:00 pm

Get ready to dance! 💃🕺 Join us for an unforgettable Latin Dance Night at Busboys and Poets in Columbia, MD, on Saturday, November 21, from 7 PM–11 PM! Enjoy an evening filled with Latin rhythms, great music, dancing, and amazing vibes. Dance the night away with a special dance lesson by Shannon Ward, hosted by (more…)

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Busboys and Poets Book Club – November 2026


  • Nov 22, 2026
    5:00 pm - 7:00 pm

The Busboys and Poets Book Club A book club that explores anti-colonialism and anti-imperialism through literature, history, and lived experience. Together, we’ll read writers and thinkers who challenge empire, occupation, exploitation, and the lasting legacies of colonial rule, while examining movements of resistance, liberation, and self-determination in the United States and around the world. This (more…)

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“Call Me Yes” by Sarah Browning – DC Book Launch


  • Nov 22, 2026
    5:00 pm - 7:00 pm

DC Book Launch for Call Me Yes, a book of poems by Sarah Browning With Regie Cabico, Teri Ellen Cross Davis & celeste doaks Praise for Call Me Yes: “In work that reads equally as a love letter to both Washington DC and Philadelphia and simultaneously chronicles the jagged heartbreak of divorce and the surprise (more…)

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Monday Night Open Mic hosted by Roscoe Burnems


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    Nov 23, 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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Tuesday Night Open Mic hosted by Glo Shines


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    Nov 24, 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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Wednesday Night Open Mic hosted by Charity Blackwell


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    Nov 25, 2026
    8:00 pm - 10:00 pm

A Busboys and Poetry Event hosted this week by the D.O.P.E – CHARITY BLACKWELLCharity Blackwell (She/Hers) is a spoken word artist, host, emcee, and poetry specialist who has spent several years contributing to the arts scene in DC and across national platforms. She is a Trinity University graduate, where she received her B.A and M.A, for (more…)

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Thursday Night Open Mic hosted by E-Baby


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    Nov 26, 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 DJ Tao


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    Nov 26, 2026
    8:00 pm - 10:00 pm

A Busboys and Poetry Event hosted this week by DJ TaoWhether freestyle or written, DJ Tao is a word in motion.DJ Tao began his career as a spoken word artist in the Washington, DC area. After extensive experience performing locally, he decided to expand his audience. He took his act on the road, touring America’s (more…)