A Busboys and Poetry Event hosted this week by Dwayne B!Dwayne B! aka the “Crochet Kingpin” is a homegrown DC native poet, activist, break-dancer, and fashion designer. He is one of the hosts of DC’s longest running open mic series, Spit Dat, as well as a member of the Busboys and Poets hosting team for the (more…)
WEDNESDAY NIGHT OPEN MIC! A Busboys and Poetry Event For two hours audiences can expect a diverse chorus of voices and a vast array of professional spoken word performers, open mic rookies, musicians and a different host every week.HOSTED BY: Black ChakraJacob Mayberry a.k.a Black Chakra is a Baltimore-based spoken word artist and emcee whose talent (more…)
Busboys and Poets Books presents WHEN YOUR WIFE HAS TOMMY JOHN SURGERY AND OTHER BASEBALL STORIES with E. Ethelbert Miller and guests! (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…)
Busboys and Poets and Simply Poetic present the Pajama Jammie Jam Poetry Slam!The Pajama Jammie Jam is a love/erotica-themed slam, for everyone from professionals to novices, hosted by Simply Sherri!$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 (more…)
First Time EVER in the dmv a poet hosting and performing a one man show with special guest. About this event September 26 will be a night to remember. Matt Capone has been touring the tristate area and wanted to bring his stories, his life, and a vibe back to his hometown in the dmv. (more…)
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HOSTED BY: GLO SHINESGlo Shines is a poet, emcee, host and supplier of vibes. Hip -Hopper since a toddler, Glo composed her first raps at the age of 4. Poetry and spoken word came many years later. As a performer she brings an intangible energy that engages and informs her audience. She was a featured (more…)
“Let’s welcome everyone and discover their story.”What is your story?Come join us at Busboys and Poets 450 K on Wednesday 12-1pm to share your story with founder of Inspires Alysia Dempsey. What is your story is an interactive diversity and inclusion exercise enabling participants of all ages to share their story and discover that of others. (more…)
40 Prominent African American and multicultural voices contribute to this volume, RHYTHMS OF REST: 40 Devotionals for women on the Move, authored by Suzan Johnson Cook, to help women take a break from the hectic life, and find solace, sustenance and sisterhood through 40 powerful Devotionals . Several of the authors will be available to (more…)
Rahmein’s Picks: A Stand-Up Comedy Showcase. Join us for an amazing comedy showcase featuring some of the area’s BEST stand up comedians! This hilarious event is curated and hosted by one of the nation’s top comedians, Rahmein Mostafavi (DC Improv, Kennedy Center, FOX, Amazon Prime)! $10 Cover (more…)
A Busboys and Poetry Event hosted this week by Anthony D. Oakes!Hailing from North Carolina, Anthony D. Oakes is a District of Columbia resident who is taking comedy on the east coast by storm. His clean, yet edgy, southern, intellectual, witty humor will have you reeling with laughter. Performance cities include: Atlanta, New York, LA, Chicago, (more…)