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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
    5:30 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 @ Busboys and Poets


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

For many years, Eatonville Restaurant was a beloved favorite among DC diners. From the savory cornbread to the sweet tea this Southern-inspired eatery—known for its vibrant atmosphere and delicious food—served up “Southern classics that remind you of home.”After many requests and by popular demand, we’re excited to invite you back to savor the flavors that made Eatonville (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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Artomatic Happy Hour


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    Mar 25, 2026
    4:30 pm - 6:30 pm

Join us at Busboys and Poets Takoma for our monthly Artomatic Happy Hour where art, community, and conversation come together.The session will be led by Carol Rhodes Dyson, who will share information about the opportunity to have artwork displayed across the eight Busboys and Poets locations throughout the Washington, DC area. Artists will learn about (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…)

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Wednesday Night Open Mic hosted by Charity Blackwell


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    Mar 25, 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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LAWYERING FOR LIBERATION | A Busboys and Poets Books Presentation


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    Mar 26, 2026
    6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

“This is not just a manual for resistance—though it is that. It’s a call to reimagine what legal work in service of liberation actually looks like. In a moment when authoritarianism is consolidating and traditional legal strategies are failing, that reimagining couldn’t be more urgent.” —The Anti-Authoritarian PlaybookThis fiery manifesto provides a concrete action plan (more…)

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Thursday Night Open Mic hosted by DJ Tao


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    Mar 26, 2026
    8:00 pm - 10:00 pm

A Busboys and Poetry Event hosted this week by DJ TaoWhether freestyle or written, DJ Tao is a word in motion.DJ Tao began his career as a spoken word artist in the Washington, DC area. After extensive experience performing locally, he decided to expand his audience. He took his act on the road, touring America’s (more…)

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Thursday Night Open Mic hosted by E-Baby


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    Mar 26, 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…)