Our partners in entertainment are fighting daily for their livelihood, and it’s time the comedic community made it clear where we stand.The lines between comics, writers, and actors are more interwoven than the family tree of the British Royal Family.Both writing and acting are foundations of comedy, as these skills are necessary to create and (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…)

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…)

Open Mic NIGHT! A Busboys and Poetry Event Every 2nd Friday of the month. For two hours audiences can expect a diverse chorus of college students voices and a vast array of spoken word performers, open mic rookies, musicians, comedians and other talents from artists in the DMV. (more…)

A Busboys and Poetry Event hosted this week by 13 of Nazareth13 of Nazareth is a performance poet living with epilepsy, a dry sense of humor, and peace of mind over everything. The golden thread which runs throughout his hip-hop infused poetry is drawn from the looms of various spiritual traditions to weave a tapestry (more…)