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Tuesday Night Open Mic Hosted by Tatiana Figueroa Ramirez 11.26.19

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    Nov 26, 2019
    9:00 pm - 11:00 pm
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A Busboys and Poetry Event hosted this week by Tatiana Figueroa-RamirezBorn in Puerto Rico and raised in the mainland United States, Tatiana Figueroa Ramirez graduated with a B.A. in English Literature from the University of Maryland, Baltimore County (UMBC) and is a VONA Voices Alumna, having worked with award winning poets Willie Perdomo and Danez (more…)

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BUSBOYS AND POETS Present: the BELTWAY POETRY SLAM 11.26.18

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    Nov 26, 2019
    9:00 pm - 11:00 pm
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Busboys and Poets Presents the Beltway Slam:Hosted by Pages MatamTonight’s feature:ALL THOSE PARTICIPATING IN THE SLAM MUST ARRIVE BY 8:30 AND BUY THEIR TICKETS IN PERSON!!$5 Cover. On the day of the event, tickets can be purchased online starting at midnight and in the restaurant starting at 10:00 AM (cash only). No refunds. Ticket purchase (more…)

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Climate Action Coffee

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    Nov 27, 2019
    7:30 am - 9:30 am
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Takoma Park Mobilization and Busboys and Poets welcomes you to the Wednesday Climate Action Coffee Breakfast Happy HourEvery Wednesday 7:30am-9:30am Listen to youth climate leadersUnderstand the Green New DealBuild resiliency and sustainable food systemsOrganize for climate justiceBuild local economy that supports drawdown of greenhouse gases in our Potomac Valley watershedSpeakers will inspire a weekly open (more…)

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Climate Action Coffee

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    Nov 27, 2019
    7:30 am - 9:30 am
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Takoma Park Mobilization and Busboys and Poets welcomes you to the Wednesday Climate Action Coffee Breakfast Happy HourEvery Wednesday 7:30am-9:30am Listen to youth climate leadersUnderstand the Green New DealBuild resiliency and sustainable food systemsOrganize for climate justiceBuild local economy that supports drawdown of greenhouse gases in our Potomac Valley watershedSpeakers will inspire a weekly open (more…)

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Welcome to the Table…everyone has a place here!

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  • Event Start
    Nov 27, 2019
    10:00 am - 1:00 pm
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“Through our stories we will gain an understanding of each other.  All can share the bread of empathy, peace, compassion, love and respect.  By coming together we are saying I see you, I value you, I love you for the beautiful person you are and what you can bring to the table.  Let’s welcome each (more…)

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Wednesday Night Open Mic Hosted by Dwayne B. 11.27.19

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    Nov 27, 2019
    9:00 pm - 11:00 pm
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A Busboys and Poetry Event hosted this week by Dwayne B.Dwayne 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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Special Black Friday Open Mic Night hosted by E-Baby 11.29.19

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    Nov 29, 2019
    9:00 pm - 11:00 pm
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A Busboys and Poetry Event Special Black Friday Open Mic hosted this week by E-BabyEric “E-Baby” Smith began writing poetry in July, 2000; since then, he’s opened for R&B artists Musiq Soul Child, Me’Shell N’degeOcello, & Lyfe Jennings to name a few. After joining Jus Wiggin Entertainment in 2002 [agent: Tracy Wiggs], his “1 Poet Poetical (more…)

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ASL Open Mic Hosted by DJ SupaLee 11.29.19

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    Nov 29, 2019 - Nov 30, 2019
    10:00 pm - 12:00 am
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A Busboys and Poetry event! 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 by (more…)

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Live! from Busboys Hosted By Beny Blaq 11.29.19

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    Nov 29, 2019 - Nov 30, 2019
    10:00 pm - 12:00 am
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A Busboys and Poets in-house series! LIVE! from Busboys is an open mic talent showcase that offers a platform for all performers, not just poets. Whether you are a musician, comedian, dancer, actor, magician or any other type of performer, we want to see what you got! Come out and showcase your talents! $5 cover. (more…)

Busboys and Poets Book Club – Hyattsville

Busboys and Poets Book Club – Hyattsville

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    Nov 30, 2019
    9:00 am - 11:00 am
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This month our book club will be discussing Ocean Vuong’s On Earth We’re Briefly Gorgeous.This monthly book club meets on the last Saturday of the month to discuss books that align with the Busboys and Poets mission and address/highlight social justice issues. Our bookstore makes sure to carry the books our book club members choose to (more…)

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A.C.T.O.R (A Continuing Talk on Race 12.1.19-World AIDS Day

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    Dec 1, 2019
    5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
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The A.C.T.O.R. (A Continuing Talk on Race) open discussion series 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. The intent is that each person walks away from the discussion feeling something: challenged, educated, uncomfortable, enlightened, (more…)

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Rise + Rhyme with Miss Teresa 12.2.19

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    Dec 2, 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…)