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MLK FAMILY DAY PROJECT

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    Jan 23, 2020
    6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
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Pep Rally for Peace in the Streets (PRPIS), Power JamMusic Alliance, Department of Human Services (DHS), and Busboys and Poets Anacostia is honored topresent PRPIS 3rd Annual “D.C.’s MLK Family Day” 2020 commemorative event to be held at Busboysand Poets Anacostia between 6 pm – 9 pm. This event will feature the distribution of house (more…)

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Thursday Night Open Mic hosted by E-Baby 1.23.20

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    Jan 23, 2020
    9:00 pm - 11:00 pm
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A Busboys and Poetry Event 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 Tour” reached over 150 (more…)

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Private Event

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  • Event Start
    Jan 24, 2020
    9:30 am - 11:30 am
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Busboys and Poets welcomes the Seminarians of the Pontifical College Josephinum from Columbus, OH to the Pearl Bailey Room for this Private Breakfast. To plan your event, complete our online form HERE or call the events office @ 202-332-6432. (more…)

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Pajama Jammie Jam – Hosted by Simply Sherri | WOWPS Qualifier

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    Jan 24, 2020
    9:00 pm - 11:00 pm
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The Pajama Jammie Jam is a love/erotica-themed slam, for everyone from professionals to novices. Hosted by Simply Sherri, at Takoma Park every 4th fridaySPECIAL WOWPS EDITION!$100.00 cash prize.There will be THREE themed rounds of poetry:Round 1: Cupid Ain’t Sh*t!Round 2: Love is Grand! (Love Poem)Round 3: Freak Me, Baby! (Erotic Round)Cuts for each round will be (more…)

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Busboys and Poets Book Club – Hyattsville

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    Jan 25, 2020
    9:00 am - 11:00 am
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This month our book club will be discussing Karl Marlantes’  Deep River.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 make it easy (more…)

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Youth Open Mic hosted by DC Scores

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  • Event Start
    Jan 25, 2020
    3:00 pm - 7:00 pm
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Join DC SCORES for a monthly youth open mic @ Busboys and Poets Anacostia!DC SCORES goes where kids in need are and creates neighborhood teams that give kids the confidence and skills to succeed on the playing field, in the classroom, and in life. Learn more: www.dcscores.org.Busboys and Poets is a community where racial and (more…)

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James Baldwin Book Club

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  • Event Start
    Jan 26, 2020
    9:00 am - 11:00 am
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Lead by Busboys and Poets owner & activist, Andy Shallal, The James Baldwin Book Club is inspired by the extensive writings of James Baldwin exploring topics of race and democracy. His writings are just as fresh and relevant today around current issues facing America. We will use his writings as a springboard for deep conversations around (more…)

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A.C.T.O.R. Too!: Is It Time to Repeal the 2nd Amendment?

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    Jan 26, 2020
    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 is hosted by Busboys and Poets as a community service. The discussion at the Shirlington location is produced and facilitated by A.C.T.O.R. founder Pamela Pinnock. The discussion provides the opportunity for people to come together and speak openly and honestly about issues of race, (more…)

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Praise and Worship Event

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    Jan 26, 2020
    5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
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Please join us in the Zinn Room for this Praise and Worship event.  Worth the Wait Revolution presents RESET: A Time of Worship Join us to experience a refreshing time with God as we delve into the New Year!DONATIONS RECEIVED AT THE DOOR: $25.00/per personENTERTAINMENT: Chris & Hellen Holmes – http://facebook.com/iamchrisholmesFOOD: Complimentary Food & Beverages (more…)

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Rise + Rhyme feat. A Boy Called Patches & Friends 1.27.20

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  • Event Start
    Jan 27, 2020
    9:30 am - 11:00 am
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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! Rise + Rhyme is held every Monday morning in Hyattsville, MD and Takoma & Brookland, 14th & V DC and (more…)

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Rise + Rhyme:Featuring:Frolic The Fox 1.27.20

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    Jan 27, 2020
    9:30 am - 11:00 am
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 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!Featuring: Frolic The Fox Did you know that “Reading Makes Fairy Dust”? Time to imagine, play, sing, move, read and (more…)

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Rise + Rhyme: Oh Susannah! 1.27.20

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    Jan 27, 2020
    9:30 am - 11:00 am
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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…)