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Spoken Word to Go-Go Open Mic #3


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    Apr 30, 2025
    8:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Spoken Word to Go-Go Open Mic SeriesAre you ready to bring your poetry to the beat of DC’s signature sound? Art to Go-Go invites spoken word artists to step up and practice their craft at the Spoken Word to Go-Go Open Mic Series, featuring live go-go tracks custom-made by The Experience Band & Show!This electrifying (more…)

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Private Event: Committee Dinner


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    May 1, 2025
    6:30 pm - 9:30 pm

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Thursday Night Open Mic hosted by Lady Brion


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    May 1, 2025
    8:00 pm - 10:00 pm

A Busboys and Poetry Event hosted this week by Lady BrionLady Brion is an international spoken word artist, poetry coach, activist, organizer, educator and the executive director of the Pennsylvania Avenue Black Arts and Entertainment District. She received her B.A. in Communication and Culture from Howard University and her MFA in Creative Writing & Publishing (more…)

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Thursday Night Open Mic hosted by DJ Tao


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    May 1, 2025
    8:00 pm - 10:00 pm

A Busboys and Poetry Event hosted this week by DJ TaoWhether freestyle or written, DJ Tao is 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 colleges (more…)

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1st Friday Night Open Mic hosted by DJ Art.is


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    May 2, 2025
    7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

A Busboys and Poetry Event hosted this week by DJ ART.ISKnown for having a unique ear for melodies and lyrics, DJ Art.is provides a whole experience for his audience. His passion and undeniable talent can turn his listeners into fans of the Artist and the DJ. Art.is discovered another platform to further elevate the sound and (more…)

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Friday Night Open Mic hosted by Dwayne B!


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    May 2, 2025
    9:00 pm - 10:00 pm

A Busboys and Poets Event hosted this week by Dwayne BDwayne B! aka the “Crochet Kingpin” is a homegrown DC native poet, activist, break-dancer, and fashion designer. He is one of the hosts of DC’s longest running open mic series, Spit Dat, as well as a member of the Busboys and Poets hosting team for (more…)

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“Slamtastic!” Youth Open Mic & Poetry Slam | 1st Saturday’s | Hosted by: Words Beats & Life


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    May 3, 2025
    6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Words Beats & Life’s monthly youth open mic and poetry slam happens every first Saturday of the month. Sign up to recite, rap or sing in the open mic or compete in the poetry slam.Hosted by Glo Shines and Blackpicasso$5.00 + Tax and fees online. $8.00 (tax and fees included) at the door !  (more…)

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MORE THAN PLAY | A Busboys and Poets Books Presentation


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    May 4, 2025
    5:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Join us to learn how law, policy, and politics shape American youth sportYouth sport, it is widely proclaimed, is part of an ideal childhood, and nearly everyone—from the federal government to parents—encourages children to take part. Driven by the promise of better physical and mental health, better educational outcomes, and a better society, tens of (more…)

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Monday Night Open Mic hosted by KaNikki J


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    May 5, 2025
    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…)

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A PROTEST HISTORY OF THE U.S. | A Busboys and Poets Books Presentation


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    May 6, 2025
    6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Join us to explore 400 years of protest and resistance in US history–and what the unsung heroes of social movements past can teach us about navigating our chaotic worldIn this timely new book in Beacon’s successful ReVisioning History series, professor Gloria Browne-Marshall delves into the history of protest movements and rebellion in the United States. (more…)

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Tuesday Night Open Mic hosted by Twain Dooley


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    May 6, 2025
    8:00 pm - 10:00 pm

A Busboys and Poetry Event hosted this week by Twain DooleyTwain Dooley is a first generation American. Born and raised in Washington, DC, he learned to use language to talk himself into and out of inner-city challenges. He joined the Army Reserves and served on active duty during Desert Storm. After a two-year stay in (more…)

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    May 7, 2025
    7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

WHAT IS SPOKEN WORD TO GO-GO?SWGG is an annual competition of spoken word artists who write original spoken word poetry to a chosen custom track created by The Experience Band & Show and perform it live in front of a panel of selected judges. Tracklist below.WHAT IS THE WINNING PRIZE? The SWGG Champion gains the (more…)