Join us for a National Poetry Month Specialty event to celebrate the relaunch of the Beltway Poetry Slam. The Beltway Poetry Slam runs monthly events with a featured reader and open slam. Every year, the the Beltway Slam sends a team that represents the D.C. Metro area at competitions and slams. All are welcome to (more…)

Hosted by: Alexa PatrickAlexa Patrick is a singer and poet from Connecticut. She is a graduate of American University, where she studied Psychology, African-American and African Diaspora Studies, and Spanish. Alexa is a Cave Canem Fellow, and holds teaching positions through Split This Rock, The University of the District of Columbia, and the Center for (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…)