2026 Boozy Book Fair Birthday Bash

Busboys and Poets Boozy Book Fair: Birthday Bash


  • Sep 11, 2026
    6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Busboys and Poets turns 21 this year, and we want you to help us celebrate! We’ll be hosting our annual Boozy Book Fair on September 11, 2026, at Busboys and Poets Takoma! We’ll have a specially curated selection of books and gifts for book connoisseurs, home librarians, and anyone who remembers the thrill of receiving (more…)

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ASL Open Mic Night hosted by Marcus J Smith


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    Sep 11, 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…)

9th Hour Slam

9th Hour Poetry Slam hosted by Charity Blackwell


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    Event Start
    Sep 11, 2026
    9:00 pm - 11:00 pm

A Busboys and Poetry Event hosted this week by Charity BlackwellA poetry slam is a competitive event in which poets perform their work and are judged by members of the audience. Typically, the host or another organizer selects the judges, who are instructed to give numerical scores (on a zero to 10 or one to (more…)

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General Election to General Strike: Why is DC Statehood Important?


  • Sep 12, 2026
    1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Dr. C.R. Gibbs, renowned DC Historian, does a deep dive on DC Statehood activist Josephine Butler & the lessons from her legacy of self-determination that still echoes today in the face of a rogue, authoritarian regime. Josephine Butler co-founded the DC Statehood Party in 1971 with Julius Hobson. They not only challenged the community’s lack (more…)

DBKS line dance social

DBKS Line Dance Social


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    Sep 13, 2026
    5:00 pm - 9:00 pm

DBKS Line Dance SocialCome on out to the DBKS  Line Dance Social ! This in-person event is the perfect opportunity to showcase your Boots on the Ground dance moves and have a great time with fellow line dance enthusiasts.Time: 5:00 PMLocation: Busboy and Poets 6251 Mango Tree Road, Columbia, MD 21044Whether you’re a beginner or (more…)

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25 Years Since 9/11 and Still No Justice—Here’s Why


  • Sep 13, 2026
    5:00 pm - 7:00 pm

The September 11 terror attacks occurred 25 years ago. Yet there has been no justice for the 2,977 people killed on that day, or for the five Guantánamo detainees the US government accuses of responsibility for this crime. The 9/11 case in the military commissions system—which started in 2008 and restarted in 2012—has not moved (more…)

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America at a Crossroads: A People’s Conversation with Congressman Ro Khanna


  • Sep 14, 2026 - Sep 15, 2026
    7:00 pm - 4:00 am

Busboys and Poets presents America at a Crossroads: A People’s Conversation with Congressman Ro Khanna, an evening of dialogue on foreign policy, democracy, and the issues shaping the future of the country. Join us at Busboys and Poets 14th & V for a timely conversation that invites community members to gather, listen, ask questions, and (more…)

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Monday Night Open Mic hosted by 13 of Nazareth


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    Sep 14, 2026
    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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Tuesday Night Open Mic hosted by Drew Anderson


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    Sep 15, 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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Wednesday Night Open Mic hosted by Will Cook


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

WEDNESDAY NIGHT OPEN MIC!! Come join us for our Open Mic! For two hours, audiences can expect a diverse chorus of voices and a vast array of professional spoken word performers, open mic rookies, and musicians. Expect to be moved, expect a packed house, expect the unexpected, but above all come with an open mind (more…)

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Women Leaders of Michigan 5th Annual CBC Week Reception


  • Sep 17, 2026
    11:30 am - 1:30 pm

We’re excited to announce the 5th Annual Women Leaders of Michigan CBC Week Reception will be held at Busboys and Poets, in Washington, DC. Join us as we celebrate five years of impact, launch our nonprofit, and honor Detroit Mayor Mary Sheffield and amazing women leaders from ‘The Great Lakes State’ during CBC Week. Early (more…)

DC Event Screening Joanna Zelman

“Cow Trip” Advanced Screening + Filmmaker Panel


  • Sep 17, 2026
    6:30 pm - 8:30 pm

A casual cafe evening with the people behind the heartwarming animal rescue film “Cow Trip”. Co-presented by DC Environmental Film Festival. Free, advanced ticket reservations required. (more…)