A Busboys and Poetry Event hosted this week by Tatiana Figueroa RamirezBorn in Puerto Rico and raised in the mainland United States, Tatiana Figueroa Ramirez graduated with a B.A. in English Literature from the University of Maryland, Baltimore County (UMBC) and is a VONA Voices Alumna, having worked with award winning poets Willie Perdomo and (more…)
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…)
Be part of this FREE Exclusive UNPLUGGED listening session with musical artist extraordinaire Isaac Geralds. With new songs to debut for an upcoming album, participate in an interactive LIVE voting musical experience; Pick that hit song!Isaac Geralds has performed around the world and opened for notable artists such as: India Arie, Asa, Rotimi, Burna Boy, BBD (more…)
Busboys and Poets and Simply Poetic present the Pajama Jammie Jam Poetry Slam!The Pajama Jammie Jam is a love/erotica-themed slam, for everyone from professionals to novices, hosted by Simply Sherri!$100.00 cash prize.There will be THREE themed rounds of poetry:Round 1: Cupid Ain’t Sh*t!Round 2: Love is Grand! (Love Poem)Round 3: Freak Me, Baby! (Erotic Round)Cuts (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…)
STORY TIME is an opportunity to hold space to create, connect, and evolve individually, as a family, and as a community. Families will be able to make personal connections to the characters, events, and/or setting in a story and illustrate these connections with drawing media. Join us at Busboys to create, connect, and evolve through (more…)
360 Degree Development Institute, Inc. PRESENTS ARTmosphere Remix. This art sale with works by Q-tip artist Dyrell Madison, and live performance by ANDAIYE is a fundraising event. A portion of all proceeds will go to benefit the Tanya Madison Morrison Youth Arts Scholarship Fund. This fund supports graduating high school seniors pursuing degrees in the (more…)
Let’s Keep Talking!ACTOR (A Continuing Talk on Race) Facilitated by Pamela Pinnock—A.C.T.O.R. (A Continuing Talk on Race) is a public discussion series. It provides the opportunity for people to come together and speak openly and honestly about issues of race, class and culture. The intent is that each person walks away from the discussion feeling something: (more…)