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PRIVATE EVENT: EMILY’s List

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    Sep 26, 2014
    5:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Private event for EMILY’s List.”BALANCE THE VOICE OF POWER”Our vision is a government that reflects the people it serves, and decision makers who genuinely and enthusiastically fight for greater opportunity and better lives for the Americans they represent. We will work for larger leadership roles for pro-choice Democratic women in our legislative bodies and executive (more…)

PRIVATE EVENT: Desai Rehearsal Dinner

PRIVATE EVENT: Desai Rehearsal Dinner

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    Sep 26, 2014
    6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Private event in the Langston Room. To plan an event at Busboys andPoets, please click here.  (more…)

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“LIVE! from Busboys” Talent Showcase

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    Sep 26, 2014 - Sep 27, 2014
    10:00 pm - 12:00 am

“LIVE! from Busboys: Open Mic & Talent Showcase” hosted by Ryan Walker from the Beanstalk Library .  LIVE! takes place on the last Friday of every month and offers a platform for ALL PERFORMERS – not just poets! Whether you are a musician, comedian, dancer, actor/actress, magician, or any other type of performer – we (more…)

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ASL Open Mic

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    Sep 26, 2014 - Sep 27, 2014
    11:00 pm - 1:00 am

A Busboys and Poetry event! 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. Hosted by (more…)

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Zora, Langston & U Walking Tour

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    Sep 27, 2014
    9:00 am - 11:00 am

Imagine two bright young writers Zora Neale Hurston and Langston Hughes arriving in the U Street corridor and Shaw neighborhoods today. What would they recognize of the DC they knew then — nearly 100 years ago? What changes would they embrace now?Zora and Langston were on the D.C. scene from 1919 – 1926 before becoming giants (more…)

Film Screening: Community Cinema presents MAKERS

Film Screening: Community Cinema presents MAKERS

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    Sep 28, 2014
    4:00 pm - 6:00 pm

COMMUNITY CINEMA presents MAKERS Community Cinema at Busboys and Poets presents an advance screening of “Women in Hollywood” from the PBS MAKERS series profiling the impact women have had over the past 50 years in industries once largely closed to women. Screening followed by discussion with Melissa Houghton, executive director, Women In Film & Video; Nialla (more…)

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Guitars Not Guns Fundraiser: “Changing the World, one Kid at a Time”

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    Sep 28, 2014
    6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Guitars Not Guns® Music Program announces strategic partnership with two DC based community businesses, Busboys and Poets and B&B Music Lessons. Join the effort by attending our celebratory event to overcome violence with music.Live music by BraveNoise.Guitars not Guns provides free guitar lessons to foster kids and at-risk youth with focus and self-actualization. Tickets are $10 (more…)

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An Evening With Sheila Denise

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    Sep 28, 2014
    7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Join Sheila Denise for an evening performance.Click here to hear Sheila Denise’s latest tracks.”SHEILA DENISE A MUSICAL EXPERIENCE IS ON HER WAY.”A multitalented Aries prodigy was born a native Washingtonian. Coming from a talented musical family background, she studied various instruments, mastering the cello being her favorite. Her gift of strong exceptional vocal power made (more…)

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Private Event: DC Alliance of Youth Advocates

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    Sep 29, 2014
    9:00 am - 2:00 pm

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Rise + Rhyme: Storytelling/Performances for Ages 5 and Under featuring Liz “The Singing Lizard”

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    Sep 29, 2014
    9:30 am - 11:00 am

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 Liz DeRoche is “The Singing Lizard She has been playing music all her life. Her vast musical experience includes scoring soundtracks for (more…)

What is Poetry Good For?

What is Poetry Good For?

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    Sep 29, 2014
    6:30 pm - 8:30 pm

What is Poetry Good For? presented by the University of Chicago Alumni Club of DCShelley Puhak, and Wynn Yarbrough, both award winning poets and university professors, will read their poetry and interview each other about their creative process, the meaning of fairy tales, and the role of poetry in both private and public lives.Cost: $10/includes (more…)

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Monday Night Open Mic Poetry

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    Sep 29, 2014
    8:00 pm - 10:00 pm

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. Expect to be moved, expect a packed house, expect the unexpected, but above all, come with an open mind and (more…)