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MALCOLM LIVES! With Dr. Ibram X. Kendi | A 20 Year Anniversary Busboys and Poets Presentation


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    Sep 11, 2025
    6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Join award-winning author Dr. Ibram X. Kendi to discuss the first major biography of Malcolm X for young people in more than thirty yearsAs a youth, Malcolm endured violence, loss, hunger, foster care, racism, and being incarcerated. He emerged from it all to make a lasting impact. As a Black Muslim. As a family man. (more…)

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Thursday Night Open Mic hosted by Da Truth


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    Sep 11, 2025
    8:00 pm - 10:00 pm

A Busboys and Poetry Event hosted this week by Da TruthThe equation Situation – Lie +(facts×Reason)= Da Truth. A spoken word artist who is widely known on Baltimore’s poetry scene. This Baltimore native has graciously shifted around the east coast projecting pieces that pierce the minds of her listeners. With powerful wordplay, straight talk and (more…)

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Thursday Night Open Mic hosted by Miss Kiane Ink


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    Sep 11, 2025
    8:00 pm - 10:00 pm

A Busboys and Poetry Event hosted this week by Miss Kiane Ink Although she is a social worker by profession, she is a poet by passion. In 1997, Dinahsta launched KIANE INK. She wrote cards, poems and other writings for special events and as special gifts. In 2005, she expanded KIANE INK to include the (more…)

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Busboys and Poets Boozy Book Fair: Birthday Bash


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    Sep 12, 2025
    6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Busboys and Poets turns 20 this year, and we want you to help us celebrate!We’ll be hosting our first ever Boozy Book Fair on September 12th, 2025 at Busboys and Poets Takoma! We’ll have a special curated selection of books and gifts for the book connoisseurs, the home librarians, and the folks who remember the (more…)

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9th Hour Poetry Slam hosted by Charity Blackwell


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    Sep 12, 2025
    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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ASL Open Mic Night hosted by Marcus J Smith


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    Sep 12, 2025
    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 Malachi Byrd


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    Sep 12, 2025
    9:00 pm - 10:00 pm

A Busboys and Poets Event hosted this week by MALACHI BYRDYou won’t get five minutes into a conversation with Malachi Byrd, without hearing about Washington, D.C. An author, teacher, songwriter, and arts advocate from the district, Malachi believes superpowers exist in creative writing. An African-American Studies graduate from Princeton University, MalPractice gets his name from (more…)

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The Poetry and Folklore of Sterling A. Brown at Trinity College | Busboys and Poets Books


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    Sep 13, 2025
    9:00 am - 5:00 pm

Join esteemed scholars, acclaimed authors and renowned poets for a provocative and entertaining conversation about the life, writings and enduring influence of one of the most iconic writers in American literary historyTHE POETRY & FOLKLORE OF STERLING A. BROWN: A Historical Examination and Celebration of a Cultural Legend includes workshops, a day-long symposium that includes (more…)

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Rise + Rhyme Featuring Culture Queen| 20th Year Anniversary | Busboys and Poets


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    Sep 13, 2025
    9:30 am - 12:30 pm

Rise + Rhyme is a morning storytelling and performance series for children with the goals of teaching children to engage with their community, learn to love performing and become rising artivists!To celebrate our 20 year anniversary Busboys and Poets welcomes back:  Culture Queen!Schedule9:30-10:00 Community Chat & Chew (Come in and get seated, meet your neighbors and (more…)

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They’re Just Like Us: A Comedy Storytelling Showcase!


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    Sep 13, 2025
    7:00 pm - 10:00 pm

If you want to tell a 5-minute story that’s funny and/or uplifting, HMU on IG @somearabwoman.Doors open at 6pm.Show at 7pm.”Stories That Lift: An Evening of Laughter, Community, and Inspiration”Join us for “Stories That Lift,” a heartfelt event where comedians and other humans come together to share personal narratives that traverse the spectrum of human (more…)

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CLOSURE: Documentary Screening | A Busboys and Poets Books Presentation


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    Sep 14, 2025
    5:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Closure is a documentary about a transracial adoptee who finds her birth mother and meets the rest of a family who did not know she existed, including her birth father. This is a story about identity, the complexities of trans-racial adoption, and most importantly, closure.This event is free and open to all. Our program begins (more…)

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DBKS Line Dance Social


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    Sep 14, 2025
    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.Date: Sunday, September 14, 2025Time: 5:00 PMLocation: Busboy and Poets 6251 Mango Tree Road, Columbia, MD 21044Whether (more…)