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Author Event: Your Voice Your Vote

Author Event: Your Voice Your Vote

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    Sep 10, 2014
    6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
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Join the Institute for Policy Studies, Institute for Women’s Policy Research, National Council of Women’s Organizations, Feminist Majority, Women’s Information Network, Campaign for America’s Future, and Busboys and Poets for a discussion with Martha Burkabout “The Savvy Woman’s Guide to Power, Politics, and the Change We Need.”Your Voice, Your Vote is a manifesto for this (more…)

Wednesday Open Mic Poetry hosted by G Yamazawa

Wednesday Open Mic Poetry hosted by G Yamazawa

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  • Event Start
    Sep 10, 2014
    9:00 pm - 11:00 pm
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A Busboys and Poetry event! hosted tonight byG Yamazawa George Yamazawa Jr. is a second generation Japanese-American poet/emcee from Durham, NC. Raised in a Buddhist household while learning the nature of the Bible Belt, ?G? quickly understood how to embrace his differences and take pride in his culture. Heavily influenced by hip hop, G first (more…)

Open Mic for a Free Palestine: A Night of Poetry to Support DCPFAF

Open Mic for a Free Palestine: A Night of Poetry to Support DCPFAF

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  • Event Start
    Sep 10, 2014
    9:00 pm - 11:00 pm
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DCPFAF Poetry for Freedom: A Night to Support the Palestinian Film & Arts Festival in DCPoets, musicians, singers, and spoken word artists take the stage to support the upcoming 2014 DC Palestinian Film and Art Festival by performing pieces related to freedom. This year the DCPFAF is dedicated to Gaza and we want to lift (more…)

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SOLD OUT: Reza Aslan and Sally Quinn

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  • Event Start
    Sep 11, 2014
    6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
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Join Dr. Reza Aslan and The Washington Post’s Sally Quinn for a discussion on religion/faith, politics and Aslan’s book, Zealot: The Life and Time of Jesus of Nazareth” Tickets are sold out! From the internationally bestselling author of No god but God comes a provocative and meticulously researched biography that challenges long-held assumptions about the man we know as Jesus (more…)

Private Event: Bocconi University School of Management

Private Event: Bocconi University School of Management

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  • Event Start
    Sep 11, 2014
    7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
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Private Event: Bocconi University School of ManagementClick here to learn more about planning a private event at Busboys and Poets! (more…)

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Thursday Night Open Mic hosted by Two Deep

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  • Event Start
    Sep 11, 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…)

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9/11 FILM DEBUT : THE ANATOMY OF A GREAT DECEPTION

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  • Event Start
    Sep 11, 2014
    9:00 pm - 11:00 pm
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In the film, businessman-turned-filmmaker, David Hooper takes the audience down the “rabbit hole” to get a deeper look at the evidence. He presents a compelling case for why, even after a decade, the story of 9/11 remains relevant. PURPOSE OF THE FILM: Many questions remain and the people behind the film hope to get the issue pushed (more…)

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11th Hour Poetry Slam Hosted by 2Deep the Poetess

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  • Event Start
    Sep 12, 2014 - Sep 13, 2014
    11:00 pm - 1:00 am
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Busboys and Poetry Event. The 11th Hour Poetry Slam offers an opportunity for poetry lovers to enjoy the competitive art of late-night performance poetry! Enjoy two rounds of high intensity poetry, with the audience choosing a winner. Join us for an alternative way to spend your Friday night at Poetry Slam, Inc’s (PSI) DC Slam (more…)

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PRIVATE EVENT: Arlington Democrats

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  • Event Start
    Sep 13, 2014
    8:00 am - 10:00 am
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Join the Arlington Democrats for their monthly breakfast and discussion! RSVP’s are not necessary.  Questions may be directed to the Breakfast Coordinator Charley Conrad at  charleyconrad@gmail.com  or  703 835 6614 . If you would like to plan an event at Busboys and Poets, please click here! (more…)

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Author Event: “How Do People Living in Poverty Work Toward Peace?”

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  • Event Start
    Sep 13, 2014
    9:00 am - 11:00 am
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“How Do People Living in Poverty Work Toward Peace?”Every day, around the world, people living in poverty work for peace in often unseen ways. Joining in this struggle has been the mission of the International Movement ATD Fourth World for more than 50 years.Speakers: – Laudan Aron-Turnham, senior researcher at the Urban Institute – Diana (more…)

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PRIVATE EVENT: Books that Cooks for St. Mary’s Alumns

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  • Event Start
    Sep 14, 2014
    5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
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To book an event at Busboys and Poets, call 202-332-6432. (more…)

Poet, Linda Hogan

Poet, Linda Hogan

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  • Event Start
    Sep 14, 2014
    6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
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Split This Rock in collaboration with Fall for the Book Festival at George Mason and Busboys and Poets welcomes the extraordinary Native American poet Linda Hogan. Hogan will read and discuss her work, including poems from her latest collection, Dark. Sweet. New and Selected Poems.  $5 ticket proceeds from this event benefit Split This Rock.   (more…)