Poets in Pajamas: New Years Day Pajama Brunch

Poets in Pajamas: New Years Day Pajama Brunch

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    Dec 31, 2020
    12:00 pm - 2:00 pm

It’s that time of year again to rummage through your closet for your most stylish pajamas for our annual New Year’s Day Pajama Brunch, with a twist! Join us virtually or at one of our locations to experience a hybrid poetry showcase with some of the best poets from near and far. They will perform, (more…)

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Helen Frederick and Cheryl Edwards | Art on the Line: Conversations about Creativity, Culture and Change

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    Jan 6, 2021
    6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Join Busboys and Poets’ Art Curator, Carol Rhodes Dyson for, “Art on the Line: Conversations About Creativity, Culture and Change”, an online conversation with local and international artists discussing a different topic each week. This week, Carol discusses art, life and activism with distinguished artists Helen Frederick and Cheryl Edwards!Art Talks are free and open to all and will (more…)

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Rebecca Walker and Lily Diamond: Busboys and Friends Zoom Dinner

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    Jan 8, 2021
    6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Busboys and Poets has always been a place for artists, activists, and writers of the community to gather and break bread. And while we may be physically distant right now, we can still stay connected and break bread together.Join us on Zoom for Busboys and Friends: A Virtual Dinner Party held every Friday night at (more…)

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Reflections on Politics, Race and Culture: Where We Are & Where We’re Going

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    Jan 19, 2021
    6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

On the eve of the Inauguration of Joe Biden as the 46th president of the United States, Busboys and Poets will host a live conversation: “Reflections on Politics, Race and Culture: Where We Are & Where We’re Going.”This virtual spin on Busboys and Poets’ Annual Inaugural Peace Ball will be hosted by Andy Shallal (Founder, (more…)

Private Event: Children’s Book Guild

Private Event: Children’s Book Guild

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    Jan 21, 2021
    11:30 am - 2:00 pm

Busboys and Poets welcomes the Children’s Book Guild of Washington DC for this private event in the Cullen Room. To plan your event, complete our online form HERE or call the events office @ 202-332-6432. (more…)

Private Event: RSG Client Reception

Private Event: RSG Client Reception

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    Jan 25, 2021
    6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Private event in the Davis Room. To plan your event, complete our online form HERE or call the events office @ 202-332-6432. (more…)

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What is your story?

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    Jan 27, 2021
    12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

“Let’s inspire our communities to plant seeds of empathy, peace, compassion, love and respect. We will all enjoy the harvest.” – Alysia DempseyWhat is your story is an interactive diversity and inclusion exercise enabling participants of all ages to share their stories and discover that of others. Guest will share their unique attributes on a (more…)

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Art on the Line: Conversations about Creativity, Culture and Change

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    Jan 27, 2021
    6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Join Busboys and Poets’ Art Curator, Carol Rhodes Dyson for, “Art on the Line: Conversations About Creativity, Culture and Change”, an online conversation with local and international artists discussing a different topic each week. This week, Carol sits down for a conversation with Artist, Puppeteer, Educator and Museum Administrator, Dr. Schroeder Cherry. Art Talks are free and open to all (more…)

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Virtual ASL Open Mic Hosted by DJ SupaLee

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    Jan 29, 2021
    9:00 pm - 11:00 pm

By popular demand, WE ARE BACK!But we have to adapt.On this night, we are going to come together online and continue our monthly ASL poetry tradition. Covid 19 will not stop us from coming together to share our most precious art and culture.This is an opportunity for asl signers from all over the globe to participate (more…)

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Poetry on Ice

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    Feb 3, 2021
    4:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Come celebrate the final day of skating at Color Burst Ice Rink with a family-friendly event honoring the birthday of poet and Busboys and Poets namesake, Langston Hughes. Poetry on Ice will feature live music, spoken word performances, a pop-up bookstore, prizes and more. Get a taste of what’s coming to Merriweather District in 2021 with food (more…)

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Busboys On Live: Open Mic and Poetry Slam on IG Live

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    Feb 3, 2021
    8:00 pm - 10:00 pm

#BusboysOnLive is an online open mic and poetry slam curated by the poetry community of Busboys and Poets.In an unfortunate time of #socialdistancing and quarantine, we aim to provide an artistic virtual experience and conversation for the community by the community. Though we focus on Poetry, we invite Musicians, Visual Artists, Comedians, Readers & listeners (more…)

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Super Bowl

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    Feb 7, 2021
    3:00 pm - 10:00 pm

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