Rhymez and Rhythmz is an open mic series produced by Rhythm Visions Production Company with generous support from the DC Commission on the Arts and Humanities and DCTV. We provide a safe space for artists of all genres to come and share their stories each month. Whether you want to promote your art, share unfinished (more…)
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…)
The Black History Month Edition features Marie Smith, J.D. co-author of “Experiences with Racism: Narratives from Black Educators” About this EventA networking opportunity for local educators and facilitated conversation by Marie Smith, J.D., co-author of “Experiences with Racism: Narratives from Black Educators”. The study investigated the professional experiences of black educators with racism in school (more…)
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…)
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…)
This month our book club will be discussing Tope Folarian’s A Particular Kind of Black Man.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 (more…)
It begins with a friend helping a friend. Deedra-Paulette prepares healthy meals for Rudolphus, who has type 2 diabetes and on two insulin shots a day. It culminates with the reversal of Rudolphus type 2 diabetes in two weeks! The two friends fall in love, become husband and wife, and turn their love story into (more…)
As always, Busboys and Poets is your community go-to place for politics! Tonight join us for the South Carolina primary results! The 2020 South Carolina Democratic primary will take place in South Carolina as the fourth nominating contest in the Democratic Party presidential primaries for the 2020 election, following the Nevada caucuses the week before.Notable candidates: (more…)
As always, Busboys and Poets is your community go-to place for politics! Tonight join us for the South Carolina primary results! The 2020 South Carolina Democratic primary will take place in South Carolina as the fourth nominating contest in the Democratic Party presidential primaries for the 2020 election, following the Nevada caucuses the week before.Notable candidates: (more…)
As always, Busboys and Poets is your community go-to place for politics! Tonight join us for the South Carolina primary results! The 2020 South Carolina Democratic primary will take place in South Carolina as the fourth nominating contest in the Democratic Party presidential primaries for the 2020 election, following the Nevada caucuses the week before.Notable candidates: (more…)
As always, Busboys and Poets is your community go-to place for politics! Tonight join us for the South Carolina primary results! The 2020 South Carolina Democratic primary will take place in South Carolina as the fourth nominating contest in the Democratic Party presidential primaries for the 2020 election, following the Nevada caucuses the week before.Notable candidates: (more…)
As always, Busboys and Poets is your community go-to place for politics! Tonight join us for the South Carolina primary results! The 2020 South Carolina Democratic primary will take place in South Carolina as the fourth nominating contest in the Democratic Party presidential primaries for the 2020 election, following the Nevada caucuses the week before.Notable candidates: (more…)