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Summer Saturday Brunch FLO: The Marcus Johnson Experience at Busboys and Poets


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    Jul 11, 2026
    11:00 am - 1:00 pm

Summer Soul & Sunset FLO with Marcus Johnson — live jazz, summer vibes, cocktails & escape at Busboys Shirlington June 26.Step into an evening of rhythm, romance, connection, and pure summer energy as Billboard chart-topping jazz artist Marcus Johnson brings his signature FLO vibe to the Robeson Room at Busboys and Poets Shirlington.This isn’t just (more…)

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DBKS Line Dance Social


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    Jul 12, 2026
    5:00 pm - 9:00 pm

DBKS Line Dance SocialCome on out to the DBKS  Line Dance Social ! This in-person event is the perfect opportunity to showcase your Boots on the Ground dance moves and have a great time with fellow line dance enthusiasts.Time: 5:00 PMLocation: Busboy and Poets 6251 Mango Tree Road, Columbia, MD 21044Whether you’re a beginner or (more…)

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Monday Night Open Mic hosted by 13 of Nazareth


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    Jul 13, 2026
    8:00 pm - 10:00 pm

A Busboys and Poetry Event hosted this week by 13 of Nazareth13 of Nazareth is a performance poet living with epilepsy, a dry sense of humor, and peace of mind over everything. The golden thread which runs throughout his hip-hop infused poetry is drawn from the looms of various spiritual traditions to weave a tapestry (more…)

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Disability Futures Reading


  • Jul 14, 2026
    7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Join Nine Mile for a reading to celebrate disability, poetry, and international human rights. Featuring Propel poets Sanni Purhonen and Kenny Fries, moderated by Stephen Kuusisto This reading has been possible by the generous support from Propel, the Poetry Foundation, and the Community of Literary Magazines & Presses. RSVP: https://t.ly/RtueE (more…)

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Tuesday Night Open Mic hosted by Tatiana Figueroa Ramírez


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    Jul 14, 2026
    8:00 pm - 10:00 pm

HOSTED BY: TATIANA FIGUEROA RAMIREZBorn in Puerto Rico, Tatiana Figueroa Ramírez has received fellowships from VONA Voices, Anaphora Arts, and Letras Boricuas, having worked with Willie Perdomo and Danez Smith. Tatiana currently performs, facilitates workshops, and hosts events in the DC area, having previously done so across the United States and the Dominican Republic at (more…)

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Wednesday Night Open Mic hosted by Nekos Ramos


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    Jul 15, 2026
    8:00 pm - 10:00 pm

A Busboys and Poetry Event hosted this week by Neko RamosNeko Ramos is an actor, writer, poet/spoken word artist, host, educator, youth advocate, and Theatre practitioner from PG county, MD. He received his BFA in Theatre Arts with a concentration in Acting from Howard University and has performed on multiple regional Theatre stages in the DC (more…)

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Thursday Night Open Mic hosted by E-Baby


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    Jul 15, 2026
    8:00 pm - 10:00 pm

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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Amanda Seales | ​Truth Translator Sound Sessions


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    Jul 16, 2026
    6:00 pm - 8:30 pm

After a 15year hiatus Amanda Seales has returned to her musical roots.Updating her former moniker, Amanda Diva with 2.0, she has also updated her skillset adding production to her trademark jazzy vocals, and insightful lyricism. Sonically this project is as much a call to arms as a balm to the nervous system, blending up tempo (more…)

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Thursday Night Open Mic hosted by E-Baby


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    Jul 16, 2026
    8:00 pm - 10:00 pm

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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Thursday Night Open Mic hosted by Hosted by Rebecca Dupas


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    Jul 16, 2026
    8:00 pm - 10:00 pm

A Busboys and Poetry Event hosted this week by Rebecca DupasDr . Rebecca Dupas is a multi-disciplinary artist of poetry, fiction and nonfiction, photography, and costume jewelry. This award-winning poet’s work has appeared on Fox 5, C- Span, PBS, WEAA, and WHUR radio, in The Washington Post alongside President Clinton, and in the DC Black (more…)

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“I Dream America” Exhibition


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    Jul 17, 2026
    7:00 pm - 10:00 pm

I Dream America is a storytelling exhibition presented by the Inspires Foundation that explores the hopes, dreams, and lived experiences that shape the American story.Created in recognition of America’s upcoming 250th anniversary, the exhibition features portraits, audio recordings, and reflections from 20 storytellers representing diverse backgrounds, cultures, and perspectives. Through their voices, visitors are invited (more…)

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Friday Night Open Mic hosted by Mariah Barber


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    Jul 17, 2026
    9:00 pm - 11:00 pm

A Busboys and Poetry Event hosted this week by Mariah BarberMariah “ Beyond Your Definition” Barber ( they /she ) is a multidisciplinary/Storyteller, consultant, spoken word artist, and activist who has been creating social justice-oriented art for the last 15 years. Barber holds a public health master’s, DEAI certification from Cornell, and a B A (more…)