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…)

A Busboys and Poetry Event hosted this week by Backpack JeffJeffrey W. Young, known as Backpack Jeff, is a motivational speaker, spoken word artist, and conflict resolutionist who has traveled throughout the East Coast touching the lives of others with his words. A person who always looked at life as distributing lessons, Jefferey embraces each lesson (more…)

1st Friday Open Mic! A Busboys and Poetry Event Every Friday.1st Friday Open Mic! A Busboys and Poetry Event For two hours audiences can expect a diverse chorus of voices and a vast array of spoken word performers, open mic rookies, musicians, comedians and other talents.$ 5.00 + Tax and fees online. $8.00 (tax and (more…)

A Busboys and Poetry Event hosted this week by 13 of Nazareth13 of Nazareth is a performance poet living with epilepsy, a dry sense of humor, and peace of mind over everything. The golden thread which runs throughout his hip-hop infused poetry is drawn from the looms of various spiritual traditions to weave a tapestry (more…)

A Busboys and Poetry Event hosted this week by Tatiana Figueroa RamírezBorn in Puerto Rico, Tatiana Figueroa Ramírez has received fellowships from VONA Voices, Anaphora Arts, and Letras Boricuas, having worked with Willie Perdomo and Danez Smith. Tatiana currently performs, facilitates workshops, and hosts events in the DC area, having previously done so across the United (more…)

A Busboys and Poetry Event hosted this week by Simply Sherri!California born and Maryland raised, Simply Sherri started writing in 2001 and started reciting her work in 2008 in her poetic home of Baltimore. With topics ranging from love and relationships to depression and verbal abuse, her writing style is easy going and a reflection (more…)

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…)

A Busboys and Poetry Event hosted this week by Miss Kiane InkAlthough 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 artistry (more…)

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…)