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Thursday Night Open Mic hosted by Komplex

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  • Event Start
    Sep 4, 2014
    9:00 pm - 11:00 pm
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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. Expect to be moved, expect a packed house, expect the unexpected, but above all come with an open mind and ear. $5 cover. Wristbands are (more…)

Welcome Luncheon

Welcome Luncheon

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  • Event Start
    Sep 5, 2014
    12:00 pm - 2:00 pm
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Rehearsal Dinner

Rehearsal Dinner

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  • Event Start
    Sep 5, 2014
    6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
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LIVE! from Busboys Talent Showcase Open Mic hosted by Angie Head

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  • Event Start
    Sep 5, 2014 - Sep 6, 2014
    11:00 pm - 1:00 am
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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! Tonight’s LIVE! (more…)

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Voices of Change Fundraiser Event

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  • Event Start
    Sep 7, 2014
    5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
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The Community Outreach Coalition Presents Voices of Change.Join us for great performances for a great cause!Hosted by Shay Butta Performances by:Khilia Chantal, B. Simms, Loudboy Cooley, Shaun Cromartie and KB The General.Tickets are $5 and can be purchased by clicking here.Proceeds will be donated to the Community Outreach Coalition.The Community Outreach Coalition is a nonprofit (more…)

ACTOR SM25

A.C.T.O.R (A Continuing Talk on Race) presents: Advancing the Promise

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  • Event Start
    Sep 7, 2014
    5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
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ACTOR (A Continuing Talk on Race) presents: Advancing the PromiseWhat can you do to promote your child’s success? Award-winning documentary American Promise filmmakers Michele Stephenson and Joe Brewster introduce actions that can reduce the impact of race on your child’s educational future. Discovered through their son’s journey along with speaking to experts on the achievement (more…)

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*SPARKLE* Queer Open Mic

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  • Event Start
    Sep 7, 2014
    8:00 pm - 10:00 pm
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A Busboys and Poetry event! *SPARKLE* Open Mic Poetry is a queer-friendly and focused reading series that has featured an array of LGBT-dedicated poets.  Hosted by Regie Cabico and Danielle Evennou. *SPARKLE* is held on the 1st Sunday of every month at Busboys and Poets 14th & V from 8:00 _ 10:00 PM. $5 Cover. On (more…)

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Rise + Rhyme: Storytelling/Performances for Ages 5 and Under featuring Jessica Smith

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  • Event Start
    Sep 8, 2014
    9:30 am - 11:00 am
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A Busboys and Poets in-house series! Rise + Rhyme is a weekly morning storytelling and performance series for children ages 5 and under, stay-at-home parents, and early rising families of all kinds.Today’s featured performer is Jessica Smith “Culture Queen”Jessica Smith a.k.a Culture Queen  is the founder and director of Culture Kingdom Kids?, a creative arts company that (more…)

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Monday Night Open Mic Poetry hosted by Joseph LMS Green

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  • Event Start
    Sep 8, 2014
    8:00 pm - 10:00 pm
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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. Tonight’s host is Joseph LMS Green. Expect to be moved, expect a packed house, expect the unexpected, but above all, come (more…)

From Access to Completion

From Access to Completion

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  • Event Start
    Sep 9, 2014
    5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
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The National Urban League Washington Bureau will host a town hall forum to explore the unique challenges facing African American college students and the strategies needed to help get them through college and to graduate with a degree. The forum will feature two panel discussions: local students just entering college who will discuss their experiences (more…)

VegFest Media Party

VegFest Media Party

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  • Event Start
    Sep 9, 2014
    6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
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VegFest Media PartyThis is an invite-only event previewing the annual VegFest on September 20th to local media. Busboys and Poets will be exhibiting at the VegFest on Sept. 20th with some delicious vegan treats.   Come pay us a visit!  (more…)

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Tuesday Night Open Mic + Nine on the Ninth

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  • Event Start
    Sep 9, 2014
    9:00 pm - 11:00 pm
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The Nine On The Ninth and Tuesday Night Open Mic join poetic forces for a co-hosted open mic extravaganza! Tuesday Night Open Mic is a diverse chorus of voices, and a vast array of professional spoken word performers, open mic rookies, musicians and a different host every week. Expect to be moved, expect a packed house, expect (more…)