Meet Brian Schwalb

Meet Brian Schwalb


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    Jan 24, 2026
    3:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Ready to make a difference in DC?Join us at Busboys and Poets to meet Brian Schwalb, who’s running for reelection as DC Attorney General and leading the fight for a safer, stronger, and more affordable District. Hear firsthand about the progress he’s made for DC families, consumers, and communities—and how you can play a role (more…)

Marcus Johnson

Marcus Johnson in Concert


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    Jan 24, 2026
    6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

 Billboard-charting jazz pianist, entrepreneur, and FLO (For the Love Of) founder Marcus Johnson brings his signature sound and lifestyle vibe to Busboys and Poets – Takoma for a special two-show experience.Known for his soulful blend of jazz, R&B, and feel-good grooves, Marcus has captivated audiences around the world with music that inspires, uplifts, and creates (more…)

Roscoe

Monday Night Open Mic hosted by Roscoe Burnems


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    Jan 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…)

Meet Brian Schwalb

Meet Brian Schwalb


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    Jan 28, 2026
    6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Ready to make a difference in DC?Join us at Busboys and Poets to meet Brian Schwalb, who’s running for reelection as DC Attorney General and leading the fight for a safer, stronger, and more affordable District. Hear firsthand about the progress he’s made for DC families, consumers, and communities—and how you can play a role (more…)

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UMD Jazz Jam 2025 – 2026


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    Jan 28, 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…)

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Wednesday Night Open Mic hosted by Charity Blackwell


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    Jan 28, 2026
    8:00 pm - 10:00 pm

A Busboys and Poetry Event hosted this week by the D.O.P.E – CHARITY BLACKWELLCharity Blackwell (She/Hers) is a spoken word artist, host, emcee, and poetry specialist who has spent several years contributing to the arts scene in DC and across national platforms. She is a Trinity University graduate, where she received her B.A and M.A, for (more…)

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Davon Rice EP Listening Party/Concert


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    Jan 30, 2026
    7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Davon Rice graciously invites you to the EP release concert for his brand new EP “Be With Me”!!! Come join us for a night of great music at Busboys and Poets – Columbia! Davon Rice will be releasing his new EP on January 30, 2026 at 7:00 PM. Get ready for an evening filled with (more…)

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Friday Night Open Mic hosted by Casey Catherine Moore


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    Jan 30, 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…)

Meet Brian Schwalb

Meet Brian Schwalb


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    Jan 31, 2026
    3:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Ready to make a difference in DC?Join us at Busboys and Poets to meet Brian Schwalb, who’s running for reelection as DC Attorney General and leading the fight for a safer, stronger, and more affordable District. Hear firsthand about the progress he’s made for DC families, consumers, and communities—and how you can play a role (more…)

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BURN DOWN MASTER’S HOUSE with Clay Cane | A Busboys and Poets Books Presenation


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    Feb 1, 2026
    5:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Join us to celebrate the release of “a resistance story for the ages” with NYT bestselling author of The Grift, Clay Cane”To refill my well of radical hope, I read resistance stories. Whether from history or from historical imagination. Burn Down Master’s House is a resistance story for the ages. Clay Cane’s gripping novel is (more…)

The Documentary Film Origin of the Dream

The Documentary Film Origin of the Dream


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    Feb 2, 2026
    6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

The documentary film Origin of the Dream will be airing this February across the state of North Carolina on PBS (UNC TV). Among many other places, it will also screen at the famous MLK Institute at Stanford University.The film tells the full story of King’s first ever use of the phrase “I Have a Dream,” (more…)

KaNikki

Monday Night Open Mic hosted by KaNikki J


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    Feb 2, 2026
    8:00 pm - 10:00 pm

A Busboys and Poetry Event hosted this week by KaNikki J.KaNikki Jakarta is the First African American Poet Laureate of Alexandria, Virginia. She is an Award Winning Performance Poet who has toured the US and the UK. KaNikki is the author of three novels, two poetry collections, a memoir, a short story, poetry collection entitled (more…)