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Marcus Johnson in Concert


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    Feb 15, 2026
    12:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Join Billboard-ranked jazz pianist Marcus Johnson for an unforgettable Midday Jazz Brunch at Busboys and Poets – Anacostia . 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 (more…)

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Conservationists of Color Open Mic


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    Feb 15, 2026
    5:00 pm - 7:00 pm

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Monday Night Open Mic hosted by Angelique Palmer


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    Feb 16, 2026
    8:00 pm - 10:00 pm

A Busboys and Poetry Event hosted this week by Angelique PalmerAngelique Palmer is a poetry slam doyen, a finalist in the 2015 Women of the World Poetry Slam and a member of The Beltway Poetry Slam Team in 2017. The Creative Writing graduate from Florida State University now calls northern Virginia home. She’s penned more (more…)

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The Genocide in Gaza and International Solidarity | Busboys and Poets


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    Feb 17, 2026
    6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Join us for a conversation with Dr. Joel Beinin about the genocide in Gaza and international solidarityWe here at Busboys and Poets have been watching with horror as the siege on Gaza continues and the civilian death count rises day by day. In partnership with the Center for Muslim-Christian Understanding of Georgetown University, we invite (more…)

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Tuesday Night Open Mic hosted by Drew Anderson


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    Feb 17, 2026
    8:00 pm - 10:00 pm

A Busboys and Poetry Event hosted this week by Drew AndersonA science teacher turned teaching artist, poet turned parodist, and marathon runner turned motivational speaker, Drew Anderson is founder and co-host of Spit Dat (the longest-running open mic in DC) and co-creator of the critically-acclaimed stage production From Gumbo to Mumbo (nominated for the 2020 (more…)

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MLAW 2025: Poetry, Music, & Talk


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    Feb 18, 2026
    7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

UMD’s MLAW Presents its November 2025 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…)

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Wednesday Night Open Mic hosted by Nekos Ramos


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    Feb 18, 2026
    8:00 pm - 10:00 pm

A Busboys and Poetry Event hosted this week by Neko RamosNeko Ramos is an actor, writer, poet/spoken word artist, host, educator, youth advocate, and Theatre practitioner from PG county, MD. He received his BFA in Theatre Arts with a concentration in Acting from Howard University and has performed on multiple regional Theatre stages in the DC (more…)

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GAZA: THE DREAM AND THE NIGHTMARE | A Busboys and Poets Books Presentation


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    Feb 19, 2026
    6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

“A brave and compelling book that brings together many voices from Gaza and beyond to help readers understand the region’s history as well as the grave contemporary moment it faces.” –Amahl Bishara, Tufts UniversityIn this urgent and compelling book, Julie M. Norman and Maia Carter Hallward tell the story of Gaza from its early foundations, (more…)

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Thursday Night Open Mic hosted by E-Baby


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    Feb 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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    Feb 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…)

ASL Open Mic Night hosted by Marcus J Smith

ASL Open Mic Night hosted by Marcus J Smith


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    Feb 20, 2026
    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.Hosted (more…)

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Friday Night Open Mic hosted by Mariah Barber


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    Feb 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…)