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Live Performance! Jose Andre Montano

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    Oct 11, 2019
    6:30 pm - 8:30 pm

Please join Columbia Lighthouse for the Blind (CLB) at our 14th and V Streets location on Friday, October 11, from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. for a sneak peek performance of renowned blind pianist José André Montano. José has performed at prestigious concert halls and festivals across the Americas as well as The Kennedy Center’s (more…)

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11th Hour Poetry Slam Hosted by Charity Blackwell 10.11.18

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    Oct 11, 2019 - Oct 12, 2019
    11:00 pm - 1:00 am

A Busboys and Poetry Event. The 11th Hour Poetry Slam offers an opportunity for poetry lovers to enjoy the competitive art of late-night performance poetry! Enjoy two rounds of high intensity poetry, with the audience choosing a winner. Join us for an alternative way to spend your Friday night.A poetry slam is a competitive event (more…)

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POETRY & PASTIES: A Burlesque and Spokenword Brunch Open Mic Hosted by Jennifer Eden 10.12.19

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    Oct 12, 2019
    1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

PASTIES & POETRY: A Burlesque and Spokenword Brunch Open Mic: Hosted by Jennifer Eden!Every #secondsaturday at @busboysandpoets’ Anacostia location. Join us for a #queer-affirming, #POC-centered, #femme-focused space bringing THE BEST poets and burlesque dancers of the city and country! This brand new event is happening with an open mic list full of diverse talent that’ll (more…)

Defend Civil Rights Comment Writing Party & Poetry Jam

Defend Civil Rights Comment Writing Party & Poetry Jam

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    Oct 13, 2019
    5:00 pm - 8:00 pm

The Trump administration wants to gut a crucial civil rights tool – and we must stop them! If you have wondered what you could do to stop Trump’s assault on civil and human rights, here is your chance to help. We need your voice and your pen! Trump wants to significantly weaken a major civil (more…)

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Jazz & Verse Open Mic. Hosted by Matt Gallant. 10.13.18

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    Oct 13, 2019
    5:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Sunday Jazz & Verse Open Mic Poetry & Jazz Night! A Busboys and Poetry Event.  Every second Sunday, cap off brunch with two hours of incredible music and poetry! Audiences can expect a diverse array of spoken word performers, open mic rookies, musicians and more with a Jazz soundtrack! It will feature the sounds of (more…)

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The Spot

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    Oct 13, 2019
    6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Join the I.M.P.A.C.T. Ministry of The People’s Community Baptist Church (TPCBC) for THE SPOT, Mission:{im}Possible edition!What’s “THE SPOT,” you ask? It’s a night filled with live music, spoken word, poetry, live painting, and art that praises the Lord.Our theme is “Mission:{im}Possible: He’s Able” so get ready for a thought-provoking discussion and a night filled with entertainment, including (more…)

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Rise + Rhyme: MUSIC 2LITTLE EARS 10.14.19

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    Oct 14, 2019
    9:30 am - 11:00 am

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…)

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Rise + Rhyme with Miss Teresa 10.14.19

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    Oct 14, 2019
    9:30 am - 11:00 am

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: Flutist Fabulosa 10.14.19

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    Oct 14, 2019
    9:30 am - 10:45 am

Featuring: Flutist FabulosaRise + 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 (more…)

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Rise + Rhyme: TUNES 4 TOTS 10.14.19

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    Oct 14, 2019
    9:30 am - 10:45 am

Featuring: Tunes 4 Tots 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 how (more…)

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FILM SCREENING – The Feminist on Cell Block Y

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    Oct 14, 2019
    5:45 pm - 8:00 pm

A Continuing Talk on Race and Success Stories presents a screening and discussion of The Feminist on Cellblock Y, a documentary chronicling Success Stories, an organization delivering feminist workshops by and for incarcerated men. Richie “Reseda” Edmond-Vargas, the cofounder of Success Stories, will be leading a question and answer session following the film. Freed from prison (more…)

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Coffee and Conversation: Black Maternal Health

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    Oct 14, 2019
    6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Join Ujima, Inc. for coffee and conversation on the intersections on Black maternal health and domestic violence. This conversation will be centered on violence, bias and preventable deaths experienced by Black women throughout the duration of a pregnancy. (more…)