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5th Thursday Night Open Mic hosted by Miss Kiane Ink


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    May 29, 2025
    8:00 pm - 10:00 pm

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…)

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FLORIDA WATER w/ aja monet | A Busboys and Poets Books Presentation


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    May 30, 2025
    6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Join aja monet to celebrate this collection of poems that, like the cleansing waters of spiritual baths, rinse, reflect, and reveal the raw truths that lie withinIn this vulnerable meditation, aja monet reflects on her migration to South Florida in search of love, connection, and belonging, unearthing the delicate balance between the poet, lover, and (more…)

Friday Night Open Mic Casey Catherine Moore

Friday Night Open Mic Casey Catherine Moore


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    May 30, 2025
    9:00 pm - 11:00 pm

HOSTED 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, and women’s and gender studies. Her writing centers on gender and sexuality, educational equity, and dis/ability and mental (more…)

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ASL Open Mic Night hosted by Wade Green


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    May 30, 2025
    9:00 pm - 11:00 pm

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. (more…)

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Monday Night Open Mic hosted by KaNikki J


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    Jun 2, 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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Tuesday Night Open Mic hosted by Twain Dooley


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    Jun 3, 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…)

Youth Open Mic Night 2025

Youth Open Mic Night 2025


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    Jun 4, 2025
    7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Welcome to the 3rd Annual Youth Open Mic Night! Join performers from Frost MS, Dorothy Hamm MS, Woodson HS, Thomas Jefferson HS, West Springfield HS, Commonwealth Academy School, and schools across the DMV area. Students, teachers, families, and friends are welcome. The event will take place on Wednesday, June 5th from ~6~9 PM at the (more…)

Anthony Oakes

Wednesday Night Open Mic hosted by Anthony Oakes


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    Jun 4, 2025
    8:00 pm - 10:00 pm

A Busboys and Poetry Event hosted this week by Anthony D. Oakes!Hailing from North Carolina, Anthony D. Oakes is a District of Columbia resident who is taking comedy on the east coast by storm. His clean, yet edgy, southern, intellectual, witty humor will have you reeling with laughter. Performance cities include: Atlanta, New York, LA, (more…)

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Thursday Night Open Mic hosted by Lady Brion


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    Jun 5, 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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    Jun 5, 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…)

Marcus Johnson Live! .

Marcus Johnson Live! .


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    Jun 6, 2025
    7:00 pm - 11:00 pm

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


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    Jun 6, 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…)