Photo documentarian, Roy Lewis and his Front Row Lens on African-American Life and Culture. For more information, contact art@busboysandpoets.com (more…)
A Busboys and Poetry Event hosted this week by Glo ShinesGlo Shines is a poet, emcee, host and supplier of vibes. Hip -Hopper since a toddler, Glo composed her first raps at the age of 4. Poetry and spoken word came many years later. As a performer she brings an intangible energy that engages and (more…)
A Busboys and Poetry Event hosted this week by Lady BrionLady Brion is an international spoken word artist, poetry coach, activist, organizer, educator and the executive director of the Pennsylvania Avenue Black Arts and Entertainment District. She received her B.A. in Communication and Culture from Howard University and her MFA in Creative Writing & Publishing (more…)
A Busboys and Poetry Event hosted this week by Anthony D. Oakes!Hailing from North Carolina, Anthony D. Oakes is a District of Columbia resident who is taking comedy on the east coast by storm. His clean, yet edgy, southern, intellectual, witty humor will have you reeling with laughter. Performance cities include: Atlanta, New York, LA, (more…)
A Busboys and Poetry Event hosted this week by DJ TaoWhether freestyle or written, DJ Tao is word in motion.DJ Tao began his career as a spoken word artist in the Washington, DC area. After extensive experience performing locally he decided to expand his audience. He took his act on the road, touring America’s colleges (more…)
A Busboys and Poetry Event hosted this week by Backpack JeffJeffrey W. Young, known as Backpack Jeff, is a motivational speaker, spoken word artist, and conflict resolutionist who has traveled throughout the East Coast touching the lives of others with his words. A person who always looked at life as distributing lessons, Jefferey embraces each (more…)
Event will be hosted at busboys and poets. Dining options available. Seating is first come first serve.RULESComedy show will take place once a month on the first Friday. Comedians sign up by paying a $20 registration fee, %100 of which will go toward the winning comedian. Performers will have 5 minutes each. At the 4-minute (more…)
A Busboys and Poets Event hosted this week by Dwayne BJoin Busboys and Poets host Dwayne B aka Crochet Kingpin for a fun night of bad singing!The first Saturday of every month, the Marion Barry Room becomes your stage. Pick from over 40,000 songs, sign the list, grab the mic, and make magic happen. (more…)
FUGITIVE DREAMS | A Busboys and Poets Books PresentationJoin us as we explore a personal documentary depicting the last half- century of Palestine and immigrant experiences.Author Ramsey Hanhan’s new book FUGITIVE DREAMS is a slightly fictionalized literary memoir illustrating a sweeping 50 years of life under occupation through personal stories. Born in Palestine ‘on the (more…)