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Donal Ryan reads from his new novel The Thing About December and his previous novelThe Spinning Heart.Ryan’s first novel, The Spinning Heart, won the 2013 Guardian First Book Award, Book of the Year at the Irish Book Awards, and was long-listed for the Man Booker Prize. Ryan will also read from his new novel, The (more…)
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…)
Join American Jewish World Service as we celebrate the Jewish New Year and the launch of our brand-new D.C. Action Team! At this special event, AJWS President Ruth Messinger will discuss our work and ways for you to take action here in D.C. to advance justice around the world. We will also hear from one (more…)
Book discussion and screening of the documentary film “Sifuna Okwethu: We Want What’s Ours”Keynote address by South African Ambassador Ebrahim RasoolLand dispossession occurring in South Africa during colonialism and apartheid is a quintessential example of ‘dignity takings’, which involves the deprivation of property and also dignity. There have been numerous examples of dignity takings throughout the world, but South Africa (more…)
A Busboys and Poetry event hosted this week by Holly Bass 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 (more…)
Private event in Paul’s Den hosted by South Arlington Kiwanis. Ifyou would like to plan an event at Busboys and Poets, please click here ! (more…)
Busboys and Poets and Teaching for Change welcome Nell Bernstein for a discussion of Burning Down the House: The End of Juvenile PrisonWhen teenagers scuffle during a basketball game, they are typically benched. But when Will got into it on the court, he and his rival were sprayed in the face at close range by a (more…)
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…)
Combat Paper NJ and Warrior Writers PerformanceThe event will also mark the release of Warrior Writers’ fourth anthology of veteran writing and artwork, which includes work from veterans from Vietnam to Iraq. Additionally, a screening of short films produced by service members in the DC Metro area with documentary filmmaker Felicia Barr will be shown. A (more…)
A Busboys and Poets in-house series! ?LIVE! from Busboys? is an open mic talent showcase 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! $5 cover. (more…)
Youth-focused and youth-led , Youth Open Mic is a monthly series that features student poets, singers, musicians and actors from the DC/Maryland/Virginia area. Middle school and high school students are encouraged to come share their art in our supportive, progressive, artistic atmosphere. Youth Open Mic in Shirlington is presented by Busboys and Poets in partnership (more…)