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…)
A Busboys and Poetry Event hosted this week by Orville WalkerBorn in Takoma Park, MD, Orville Walker grew up in Jamaica; and now Landover, MD, where he currently resides. He has been writing poetry for several years, but started performing his work in November 2009 at the 12th Street Lounge in Washington, D.C. Orville’s poems (more…)
Join us for an evening with Issa Amro in conversation with Miko PeledIssa Amro was born in the old city of Hebron 1980. For several years now he is unable to visit the street and the house in which he was born due to illegal settler activity in the city.He is the co-founder of the Hebron-based Youth Against (more…)
WE ARE THRILLED TO ANNOUNCE OUR 2020 Womxn of the World Poetry Slam Finals8 of the most phenomenal women- identifying poets from the DMV Poetry Scene will compete in 3 specialty rounds of poetry, in order to determine the champion who will represent Washington D.C. Metro area at the upcoming:2023 WOMEN OF THE WORLD POETRY (more…)
DOORS OPEN AT 730PM and SHOW at 8PM! Come early to get good seats!LINE UP:Eman Morgan (Headliner)Majdy FaresDiala TaneebMahmoud JaberLaura LauhamMarena RiyadRola Z (Host & Producer)FUNNY ARABS is a new DC Stand-up Comedy series, created by Rola Z, in collaboration with Busboys & Poets, featuring an Arab-American Line up of DMV and NYC comedians. Hilarious (more…)
ASL (American Sign Language) OPEN MIC PRESENTS:On this night, American sign language users and viewers from all corners of life will come together to recite a poem, song, short skit or jokes. Come out and enjoy the wonderful environment while you eat, get your drink on and socialize. Great for those learning American sign language. (more…)
A Busboys and Poets in-house series. LIVE! from Busboys is an open mic 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! The sign-up list to perform (more…)