Private Event: Workshop
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Oct 29, 2022
9:00 am - 4:00 pm
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Join us Sat Oct 29th, 2022 6pm for a night of laughter. Harvest Follies is hosted by MistaSofista. Featuring Zo Jones The Barber. Stacy Thee Great, Ms. Maybelle, and Clarence Nixon Dude In Da CornerPiece of the Pie Raffle will be contributing to the D. A. Massey-Muse Book Scholarships for Spring 23′.Get tickets on eventbrite.com (more…)
RACISM AND CAPITALISM: The DNA of the USAFeaturing: Bill Fletcher, Jr. Join fellow community members for a provocative, informative discussion. Facilitated by Pamela Pinnock *A.C.T.O.R. (A Continuing Talk on Race) is a public discussion series. It provides the opportunity for people to come together and speak openly and honestly about issues of race, class and culture. The intent is (more…)
Busboys and Poets Books Presents THE GENERAL’S SONJoin us to learn about the journey of an Israeli in Palestine. Author Miko Peled, writes about his transformational experiences as a young man who’d grown up in the heart of Israel’s elite. He served proudly in its military as a fearless advocate of nonviolent struggle and equal rights (more…)
Busboys and Poets Books Presents WORN OUTJoin us to learn inside facts about the clothing and fashion industry, as well as what real change looks like. Author Aylssa Hardy examines the underside of our historic clothing binge and the fashion industry’s fall from grace. Former InStyle senior news editor and seasoned journalist Alyssa Hardy’s riveting (more…)
Every last Sunday of the month we’ll be hosting Queer Book Club led by Nathan, the Takoma Bookstore Supervisor, at Busboys and Poets Takoma. There we’ll gather to discuss a specific book by a queer author or about a queer subject matter. This book club is for anyone who identifies as LGBTQIA+ and wants to (more…)
We have some of the most hilarious Black Comedians from all over the country who are super ready to share their hilarity with you. All are welcome to this show. All we ask is that you respect the culture. We are going to have soooooooooo much fun! Food, drinks, and amazing music will set the (more…)
Monday 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.HALLOWEEN SPECIAL OPEN MIC – BRING A COSTUME, BRING YOUR FAVORITE GHOST STORIES AND DARK POEMS, OR (more…)
A Busboys and Poetry Event hosted by All Four Shirlington HostsFor 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 (more…)
Busboys and Poets Books Presents BARKLEYJoin us to learn about the life and legacy of Charles Barkley on and off the court.Author Tim Bella has written a definitive biography of Charles Barkley. This new book explores his early childhood, NBA career, and legacy as a provocative voice in American pop culture and communities.Throughout his life (more…)