Busboys and Poets welcomes a belated holiday party to the 14th and V location; it’s not too late to celebrate!This is a private event in the Langston Room, to book your next event with us, click here! (more…)
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…)
This is a private event in the Marion Barry Room. To book your next event with us, click here! (more…)
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…)
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…)
Featuring: Culture QueenRise + 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…)
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!Today’s artist is:Oh Susannah!Oh Susannah brings instruments & scarves, familiar & original songs, Bodies movin’ & groovin’, everybody dancing along!We’ll (more…)
Featuring: Rise + Rhyme’s children’s performer, Miss Teresa!Miss Teresa’s musical gatherings for kids and their families explore music and movement through song, rhythm, yoga, and breath work. 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…)
Featuring: Musical Fun with Mr. Hyson 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!Mr. Leroy Hyson is a retired educator in the Montgomery County Public School System who taught (more…)
Featuring: Little TreasuresLittle Treasures is a highly interactive show, led by singing sensation Tamika Love Jones, with songs that are prompted by toys and props from our treasure bag. Get ready to bounce, swing and play with your little ones as we go from one adventure to the next singing, dancing, learning and loving the (more…)
Private event in the Davis Room. To plan your event, complete our online form HERE or call the events office @ 202-332-6432. (more…)