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A.C.T.O.R Too! (A Continuing Talk on Race 9.29.19- DISSCUSSION: Is Overt Racism an Impeachable Offense?

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    Sep 29, 2019
    5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
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The A.C.T.O.R. Too! (A Continuing Talk on Race) open discussion series (at the Shirlington location) is hosted by Busboys and Poets as a community service. It provides the opportunity for people to come together and speak openly and honestly about issues of race, class and culture. The intent is that each person walks away from (more…)

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What Men Want: Live!

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    Sep 29, 2019
    6:00 pm - 10:00 pm
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The 2019 release of the ‘What Men Want’ movie, starring Taraji Henson, inspired this community engagement event. Featuring an all-male panel, this night is designed to evoke authentic, interactive exchanges around relationships, parenting, business, faith, and more. Come ready for real conversation, lots of laughter, and possibly a new perspective on what men really want!Important (more…)

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Rise + Rhyme: TUNES 4 TOTS 9.30.19

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    Sep 30, 2019
    9:30 am - 10:45 am
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Featuring: Tunes 4 TotsRise + Rhyme is a weekly morning storytelling and performance series for children ages 5 and under with the goals of teaching children to engage with their community, learn to love performing and become rising artivists!Schedule9:30-10:00 Community Chat & Chew10:00-10:45 Children’s Performance10:45-11:00 Clean Up TimeWe ask that caregivers teach each child how (more…)

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Rise + Rhyme with Miss Teresa 9.30.19

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    Sep 30, 2019
    9:30 am - 11:00 am
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Featuring: Rise + Rhymes newest children’s performer, Miss Teresa!Miss Teresa’s musical gatherings for kids and their families explore music and movement through song, rhythm, yoga, and breathwork Sing, dance, and play along in English and Spanish to new and traditional tunes; Get rooted in the practice of making music for happier days and fuller hearts!Rise (more…)

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Rise + Rhyme MARSHA GOODMAN-WOOD 9.30.19

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    Sep 30, 2019
    9:30 am - 11:00 am
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Featuring: MARSHA GOODMAN-WOODRise + Rhyme is a weekly morning storytelling and performance series for children ages 5 and under with the goals of teaching children to engage with their community, learn to love performing and become rising artivists!Schedule9:30-10:00 Community Chat & Chew10:00-10:45 Children’s Performance10:45-11:00 Clean Up TimeWe ask that caregivers teach each child how to begin (more…)

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Rise + Rhyme: MUSIC 2LITTLE EARS 9.30.19

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    Sep 30, 2019
    9:30 am - 11:00 am
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Featuring: Music 2Little Ears Rise + Rhyme is a weekly morning storytelling and performance series for children ages 5 and under with the goals of teaching children to engage with their community, learn to love performing and become rising artivists!Schedule9:30-10:00 Community Chat & Chew10:00-10:45 Children’s Performance10:45-11:00 Clean Up TimeWe ask that caregivers teach each child (more…)

PRIVAT EVENT: IVLP Opening Lunch

PRIVAT EVENT: IVLP Opening Lunch

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    Sep 30, 2019
    12:45 pm - 2:45 pm
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Busboys and Poets welcomes the Institute of International Education to 14th and V for their IVLP lunch.This is a private event in the Langston Room. To book your next event, click here! (more…)

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Redfin Home Buying Class

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    Sep 30, 2019
    6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
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Thinking about buying a home but don’t know where to start? A local Redfin Agent will walk you through the home-buying process so you know what to expect.  We welcome the Redfin Group. To book your next event with us, click here! (more…)

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Busboys Books Presents: Blood, Sweat, and Tears Jake Gaither, Florida A&M, and the History of Black College Football

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    Sep 30, 2019
    6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
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This event is free to the public. Seating is first come, first served. Copies of Blood, Sweat, and Tears will be for sale in our bookstore. Full menu and bar will be available for purchase throughout the event.Derrick will be in conversation with Damion Thomas, curator of the sports division in the National Museum of African American History (more…)

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Monday Night Open Mic Hosted by KaNikki J. 9.30.19

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    Sep 30, 2019
    8:00 pm - 10:00 pm
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A Busboys and Poets event hosted this week by KaNikki J & The Shirley Tribe- THE SHIRLEY TRIBE -Specialty Open Mic every 5th Monday of the month, come witness poetry and power showcased by our weekly open mic hosts, aka The Shirley tribe.Hosted by: KaNikki J. and the Shirley Tribe – 13 of Nazareth, Angelique (more…)

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Monday Night Open Mic Hosted by Mariah Barber 9.30.19

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    Sep 30, 2019
    9:00 pm - 11:00 pm
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A Busboys and Poets event hosted this week by Mariah Barber!Mariah Barber is Carolina girl from the 704 and current Peace Corps volunteer between countries. She is a self-proclaimed “bag lady” & “nomad” who is claiming DC as home for a while until she returns to Latin America. She is an activist, spoken word poet (more…)

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Parent Breakfast

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    Oct 1, 2019
    8:30 am - 10:30 am
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We welcome the Thurgood Marshall AcademyThis is a private event in the Marion Barry Room. To book your next event with us, click here! (more…)