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Tuesday Night Open Mic hosted by Gowri K

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  • Event Start
    Oct 28, 2014
    9:00 pm - 11:00 pm
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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…)

Karamah

Dinner + Discussion presented by Karamah: Muslim Women Lawyers for Human Rights

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  • Event Start
    Oct 29, 2014
    6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
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“Love Like the Prophet” Dinner + Discussion presented by Karamah: Muslim Women Lawyers for Human RightsFEATURING: Dr. Azizah al-Hibri, KARAMAHQudsia Raja, YWCA USAKARAMAH StaffJoin Karamah for pay-for-your-own dinner, discussion and celebration of the Prophet’s (PBUH) traditions of love and harmonious families. We will provide a scholarly perspective of the prophetic model of relationships in Islam, focusing (more…)

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Fighting Cancer With Poetry: One Year Anniversary/Poetry Jam Fundraiser

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  • Event Start
    Oct 29, 2014
    8:00 pm - 10:00 pm
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“A Year of Writing…A Year of Fighting” @ Busboys & PoetsFighting Cancer With Poetry, Inc. was inspired by their beloved Justin Izlar. He was diagnosed with Osteosarcoma in 2005, when he was 18 and lost his battle on January 2, 2012, when he was 25 years old. His 7 year battle with sarcoma is exemplary (more…)

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Wednesday Night Open Mic

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  • Event Start
    Oct 29, 2014
    9:00 pm - 11:00 pm
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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…)

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PRIVATE EVENT: ASF

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  • Event Start
    Oct 30, 2014
    6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
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Private event in the Langston Room. To plan an event at Busboys and Poets, please click here .  (more…)

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Thursday Open Mic hosted by DJ Tao

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  • Event Start
    Oct 30, 2014
    9:00 pm - 11:00 pm
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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…)

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“LIVE! from Busboys” Talent Showcase

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  • Event Start
    Oct 31, 2014 - Nov 1, 2014
    10:00 pm - 12:00 am
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“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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  • Event Start
    Oct 31, 2014 - Nov 1, 2014
    11:00 pm - 1:00 am
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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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Youth Open Mic, Shirlington

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  • Event Start
    Nov 1, 2014
    4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
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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…)

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Feed the Soul Writing Workshop with Alex Elle

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  • Event Start
    Nov 2, 2014
    4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
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This “Feed the Soul” workshop will encourage attendees to write for a cause and with a purpose!Proceeds from the event will benefit Every Child Fed to help save the lives of starving children in Zambia. Give back while triggering the creative process. Come, bring a friend and have fun! Oh, and don’t forget your journals (more…)

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A.C.T.O.R (A Continuing Talk on Race): Race and the Hospitality Sector

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  • Event Start
    Nov 2, 2014
    4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
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Join us for a discussion on how race impacts the hospitality sector and its workers!This A.C.T.O.R. discussion will feature speakers from Busboys partner organization, ROC (Restaurant Opportunities Center) United – DC: Jemaire Steward, Member of Restaurant Opportunities Center-D.C. (ROC-DC)Jeremiah Lowery, Research and Policy Coordinator at Restaurant Opportunities Center D.C. (ROC-DC)The mission of ROC United is to improve (more…)

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*SPARKLE* Queer Open Mic

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  • Event Start
    Nov 2, 2014
    7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
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A Busboys and Poetry event! *SPARKLE* Open Mic Poetry is a queer-friendly and focused reading series that has featured an array of LGBT-dedicated poets.  Hosted by Regie Cabico and Danielle Evennou. *SPARKLE* is held on the 1st Sunday of every month at Busboys and Poets 14th & V from 8:00 _ 10:00 PM. $5 Cover. On (more…)