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ARRESTED MOBILITY | A Busboys and Poets Books Presentation


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    Jun 19, 2025
    6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Join us on Juneteenth to learn about this “powerful and unflinching exploration of the impact of mobility on communities of color in the United States””Charles T. Brown delivers a powerful and unflinching exploration of the impact of mobility on communities of color in the United States… He bravely addresses inequities woven into our legal and (more…)

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Thursday Night Open Mic hosted by E-Baby


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    Jun 19, 2025
    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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Thursday Night Open Mic hosted by Hosted by Rebecca Dupas


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    Jun 19, 2025
    8:00 pm - 10:00 pm

A Busboys and Poetry Event hosted this week by Rebecca Dupas Dr . 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 (more…)

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Seven Black Minutes: Juneteenth


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    Jun 20, 2025
    7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

DC has always been home to some of the most hilarious Black Comedians from all over the country. We still have them and they are super ready to share their hilarity with you. All are welcomed to this show. All we ask is that you respect the culture. We are going to have soooooooooo much (more…)

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Phenomenon of Flyy Girl by Omar Tyree


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    Jun 20, 2025
    7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

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Another Black A** Comedy Show

Another Black A** Comedy Show


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    Jun 20, 2025
    7:00 pm - 11:00 pm

COME LAUGH YOUR BLACK ASS OFF!Black Ass Comedy Show – Back Every Month in DC!We’re bringing the laughs to Busboys and Poets on 14th & V for a night of pure comedy, good vibes, and straight-up fun. Featuring some of the funniest local comics, this is the spot to be for a night you won’t (more…)

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Friday Night Open Mic hosted by Mariah Barber


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    Jun 20, 2025
    9:00 pm - 10:00 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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Drag Bingo


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    Jun 21, 2025
    12:00 pm - 2:00 pm

Drag Bingo hosted by none other than DC’s legendary Shi-Queeta Lee!Enjoy brunch with a fierce side of fabulousness, fun, and FREE prizes!12–2 PMBusboys and Poets – Anacostia (more…)

Another Black A** Comedy Show

Another Black A** Comedy Show


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    Jun 21, 2025
    7:00 pm - 11:00 pm

COME LAUGH YOUR BLACK ASS OFF!Black Ass Comedy Show – Back Every Month in DC!We’re bringing the laughs to Busboys and Poets on 14th & V for a night of pure comedy, good vibes, and straight-up fun. Featuring some of the funniest local comics, this is the spot to be for a night you won’t (more…)

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Another Black A** Comedy Show


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    Jun 21, 2025
    7:00 pm - 11:00 pm

COME LAUGH YOUR BLACK ASS OFF!We’re bringing the laughs to Busboys and Poets Columbia for a night of pure comedy, good vibes, and straight-up fun. Featuring some of the funniest local comics, this is the spot to be for a night you won’t forget.Come through with your crew, grab a drink, and vibe with us (more…)

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Monday Night Open Mic hosted by Roscoe Burnems


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    Jun 23, 2025
    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…)

Art Talk with Henry Thaggert

Art Talk Tuesdays | Hadiya and Yemonja


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    Jun 24, 2025
    6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Conscious Curation: A Discussion of Values-Driven Art with speaker Henry Thaggert, Art Collector & Curatorfree and open to all  (more…)