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Book Talk and Signing with Dr. Shanéa Thomas


  • Oct 23, 2026
    7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

What does it take to care for the people who spend their lives caring for everyone else? Join Dr. Shanéa Thomas, LICSW, CSE, for a lively conversation celebrating the release of Accountable Care and Identity Camaraderie for Transgender and Queer Service Providers: Preventing Burnout (Bloomsbury, 2026). Moderated by Whitman-Walker Peer Support Coordinator Michael Mitchell, this (more…)

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Pajama Jammie Jam Poetry Slam hosted by Simply Sherri


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    Oct 23, 2026
    8:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Busboys and Poets and Simply Poetic present the Pajama Jammie Jam Poetry Slam!The Pajama Jammie Jam is a love/erotica-themed slam, for everyone from professionals to novices, hosted by Simply Sherri!$100.00 cash prize.There will be THREE themed rounds of poetry:Round 1: Cupid Ain’t Sh*t!Round 2: Love is Grand! (Love Poem)Round 3: Freak Me, Baby! (Erotic Round)Cuts (more…)

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Friday Night Open Mic hosted by Casey Catherine Moore


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    Oct 23, 2026
    9:00 pm - 11:00 pm

A Busboys and Poetry Event hosted this week by Casey Catherine MooreA Busboys and Poetry Event hosted this week by Casey Catherine MooreCasey Catherine Moore (she/her) is a bisexual, bipolar poet, writer, educator, and activist. She holds a Ph.D. from the University of South Carolina in Comparative Literature with a focus on Latin poetry, invective, (more…)

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


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    Oct 24, 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…)

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4th Saturdays Open Mic


  • Oct 24, 2026
    9:00 pm - 11:00 pm

A creative experience rising in the city’s cultural scene. 4th Saturdays Open Mic , hosted by creative voice 44Nige, is set to deliver an exciting monthly open mic experience where poetry, music, comedy, storytelling, and live expression meet purpose, energy, and creativity. (more…)

2026 Sweet Potato Pie Contest at Busboys and Poets Anacostia, October 25, 2–4 PM

2026 Sweet Potato Pie Contest


  • Oct 25, 2026
    2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Bring your best sweet potato pie for a chance to win a $1,000 gift card from Busboys and Poets! Join us for the 2026 Sweet Potato Pie Contest at Busboys and Poets Anacostia on Sunday, October 25, 2026, from 2–4 PM. Celebrate a fall favorite and share your baking talents with the community. Location: Busboys (more…)

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    Oct 25, 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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Busboys and Poets Book Club October 2026


  • Oct 25, 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…)

Little Things Mean a Lot book signing with Barry Shawn Washington

Little Things Mean a Lot Book Signing | A Busboys and Poets Books Presentation


  • Oct 25, 2026
    5:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Meet author Barry Shawn Washington for a book signing celebrating Little Things Mean a Lot. Join us for a meet-and-greet at Busboys and Poets Hyattsville.Books will be available for purchase and signing.Sunday, October 25, 2026, 5–7 PMBusboys and Poets — Hyattsville5331 Baltimore Avenue, Hyattsville, MD 20781Free RSVP. (more…)

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Author Next Door: Hometown Horrors | A Busboys and Poets Books Presentation


  • Oct 25, 2026
    5:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Join us for a special night filled with twists, chills, and thrills as local authors unveil their page-turning horror and thriller novels! On Sunday, October 25th at Busboys and Poets Takoma, join us for Author Next Door: Hometown Horrors, the next installment in our rotating celebration of community storytellers from across the DMV. Get in (more…)

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Monday Night Open Mic hosted by Roscoe Burnems


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    Oct 26, 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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    Oct 27, 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…)