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Busboys and Poets Books Presents BLACK SIDE OF THE RIVER

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    Feb 10, 2022
    6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Sociolinguist Jessica Grieser brings together ten years of interviews with the residents of Anacostia in THE BLACK SIDE OF THE RIVER, and explores the changes over time through the lens of language use. A historically black neighborhood in Washington DC, gentrification has played a huge role in transforming the landscape of Anacostia, with a big (more…)

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Thursday Night Open Mic hosted by 2Deep

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    Feb 10, 2022
    7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

A Busboys and Poetry Event hosted this week by 2DeepWith over a decade of snatching microphones and captivating audiences, 2Deep’s resume reads like Who’s Who travel guide. From Cornell University to Ottawa University, American University to Penn State, United States to Australia, this German born-Alabama raised entertainer has spoken to crowds all over the globe. (more…)

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Laugh House Presents: Bo Dacious

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    Feb 11, 2022
    7:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Join us for food, fun, and laughter for Valentine’s weekend.Love is in the air, and we want to share it!Celebrate Valentine’s Day with your spouse, friend, relative, co-worker or whomever you want to bring!!Until our BOGO tix are sold out, we are offering a deal – BUY 1 ticket & GET 1 FREE2 tickets for (more…)

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2nd Friday Nights College Open Mic hosted by Malachi Byrd

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    Feb 11, 2022
    8:00 pm - 10:00 pm

College Night Open Mic! A Busboys and Poetry Event Every 2nd Friday of the month. For two hours audiences can expect a diverse chorus of college students voices and a vast array of spoken word performers, open mic rookies, musicians, comedians and other talents from freshmen to graduate students.Each month, we feature a different college/university (more…)

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Healing the Community Through Art

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    Feb 12, 2022
    11:00 am - 2:00 pm

Join a community of artists and poets to spread love and elevate positivity through art and expression!  Come add your art to the community mural being painted on the Busboys and Poets storefront with lead artist, Mia Duvall. ‬ Be inspired by the amazing poetry of spoken word artists MalPractice and Simply Sherri, and enjoy the uplifting (more…)

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Jackson Caesar Presents: Roland Hayes, Trailblazer of Negro Spirituals

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    Feb 12, 2022
    6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Jackson Caesar, a Vocal Performer/Entertainer, presents a Black History Month lecture & concerton one of America’s first international African American concert singers. Roland Hayes: born on June 3, 1887, in Curryville, Georgia. Roland Hayes was an innovator for his courageous decision to include the “Religious Negro Folk Songs in his programs. This idea helped to (more…)

Jazzy Sunday Brunch sponsored by Anacostia BID

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    Feb 13, 2022
    11:00 am - 3:00 pm

 Anacostia BID proudly presents Jazzy Sunday Brunch Featuring Rhythminic Accents!!  Rhythminic Accents is a cutting-edge jazz ensemble that features jazz standards, original jazz tunes, and classic funk, R&B, and popular tunes, all played with its own unique flavor. The band takes its name from the title of a well-known Thelonious Monk tune, Rhythm-A-Ning. Keyboardist/bandleader Bill Washburn founded the group (more…)

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Sweet & Sour Valentine’s Day Comedy Show Presented by Improbable Comedy

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    Feb 14, 2022
    7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Sweet & Sour Valentine’s Day Comedy ShowDo you LOVE Valentine’s Day? Sticky sweet, lovestruck, SO cute and all googly-eyed mushiness?Or do you HATE Valentine’s Day? Sourpuss, eye-rolling, don’t-get-me-started-on-couples, can’t stand this capitalist holiday?Whatever camp you belong to, THIS is the show for you. We will celebrate love and roast the holiday that brings it to (more…)

Valentines Day Showcase

My Loves: A Valentine’s Day Showcase

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    Feb 14, 2022
    7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Celebrate the love in your life with a night of poetry, music and art.Langston Hughes wrote, “But better than all these things I think, I love my lady love”. Join us at Busboys and Poets – Columbia as we celebrate all forms of love this Valentine’s Day. For two hours, the audience will enjoy professional (more…)

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​POETRY & PASTIES: A Burlesque and Open Mic: Hosted by Eden!

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    Feb 14, 2022
    7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

POETRY & PASTIES: A Burlesque and Open Mic: Hosted by Eden! @poetryandpasties, a burlesque & open mic hosted by Eden! This live event is happening with an open mic list full of diverse talent that’ll go perfect with your Valentine’s Day celebrations.Whether you’re feeling romantic or raunchy, this show has something for you. Join Jennifer (more…)

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Monday Night Open Mic hosted by 13 of Nazareth

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    Feb 14, 2022
    7:00 pm - 9:00 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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Tuesday Night Open Mic hosted by Drew Anderson

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    Feb 15, 2022
    7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

A Busboys and Poetry Event hosted this week by Drew AndersonA science teacher turned teaching artist, poet turned parodist, and marathon runner turned motivational speaker, Drew Anderson is founder and co-host of Spit Dat (the longest-running open mic in DC) and co-creator of the critically-acclaimed stage production From Gumbo to Mumbo (nominated for the 2020 Helen (more…)