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Thursday Night Open Mic hosted by Hosted by Rebecca Dupas


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    Mar 18, 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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Fireside Chat, author Nkechi Taifa with Dr. Greg Carr


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    Mar 19, 2026
    6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

On Thursday, March 19, 6:30pm Reparation Education Project presents an Audiobook Release Celebration & 6th Anniversary of Nkechi Taifa’s best-seller memoir Black Power, Black Lawyer: My Audacious Quest for Justice. The event will feature a Fireside Chat with Dr. Greg Carr! Also showcased will be Taifa’s Reparations on Fire: How and Why It’s Spreading Across (more…)

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Thursday Night Open Mic hosted by Hosted by Rebecca Dupas


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    Mar 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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Thursday Night Open Mic hosted by E-Baby


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    Mar 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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Friday Night Open Mic hosted by Mariah Barber


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    Mar 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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Marcus Johnson in Concert


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    Mar 21, 2026
    5:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Marcus Johnson brings the FLO Experience to Busboys and Poets Anacostia with soulful contemporary jazz and two live shows at 5:00 PM and 7:30Billboard chart-topping pianist and producer Marcus Johnson brings the FLO Experience to Busboys and Poets Anacostia for an evening of soulful contemporary jazz, elevated vibes, and unforgettable live music. Known for blending (more…)

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Album release performance


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    Mar 21, 2026
    6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Join pianist, composer, and local music educator Dimitri Nassar for a special evening of live jazz celebrating the release of his newest album, “Dear Cleveland”. Known throughout the region for both his soulful piano playing and his dedication to inspiring young musicians, Nassar brings his trio to the stage for a performance that blends heartfelt (more…)

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Marcus Johnson in Concert


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    Mar 21, 2026
    7:30 pm - 9:30 pm

Marcus Johnson brings the FLO Experience to Busboys and Poets Anacostia with soulful contemporary jazz and two live shows at 5:00 PM and 7:30Billboard chart-topping pianist and producer Marcus Johnson brings the FLO Experience to Busboys and Poets Anacostia for an evening of soulful contemporary jazz, elevated vibes, and unforgettable live music. Known for blending (more…)

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Eatonville Night


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    Mar 22, 2026
    5:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Close out Black History Month with a special evening honoring Eatonville, Florida the first incorporated Black town in the United States. Eatonville, the hometown of Zora Neale Hurston, gave rise to a literary voice that continues to shape how Black life, folklore, and freedom are told in America. Learn about its rich history, cultural legacy, and (more…)

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Monday Night Open Mic hosted by Roscoe Burnems


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    Mar 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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    Mar 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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UMD Jazz Jam 2026


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    Mar 25, 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…)