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Wednesday Night Open Mic hosted by Nekos Ramos


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    Mar 18, 2026
    8:00 pm - 10:00 pm

A Busboys and Poetry Event hosted this week by Neko RamosNeko Ramos is an actor, writer, poet/spoken word artist, host, educator, youth advocate, and Theatre practitioner from PG county, MD. He received his BFA in Theatre Arts with a concentration in Acting from Howard University and has performed on multiple regional Theatre stages in the DC (more…)

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Thursday Night Open Mic hosted by Hosted by Rebecca Dupas


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    Mar 18, 2026
    8:00 pm - 10:00 pm

A Busboys and Poetry Event hosted this week by Rebecca DupasDr . Rebecca Dupas is a multi-disciplinary artist of poetry, fiction and nonfiction, photography, and costume jewelry. This award-winning poet’s work has appeared on Fox 5, C- Span, PBS, WEAA, and WHUR radio, in The Washington Post alongside President Clinton, and in the DC Black (more…)

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Thursday Night Open Mic hosted by Hosted by Rebecca Dupas


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    Mar 19, 2026
    8:00 pm - 10:00 pm

A Busboys and Poetry Event hosted this week by Rebecca DupasDr . Rebecca Dupas is a multi-disciplinary artist of poetry, fiction and nonfiction, photography, and costume jewelry. This award-winning poet’s work has appeared on Fox 5, C- Span, PBS, WEAA, and WHUR radio, in The Washington Post alongside President Clinton, and in the DC Black (more…)

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Thursday Night Open Mic hosted by E-Baby


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    Mar 19, 2026
    8:00 pm - 10:00 pm

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…)

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Friday Night Open Mic hosted by Mariah Barber


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    Mar 20, 2026
    9:00 pm - 11:00 pm

A Busboys and Poetry Event hosted this week by Mariah BarberMariah “ Beyond Your Definition” Barber ( they /she ) is a multidisciplinary/Storyteller, consultant, spoken word artist, and activist who has been creating social justice-oriented art for the last 15 years. Barber holds a public health master’s, DEAI certification from Cornell, and a B A (more…)

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Monday Night Open Mic hosted by Roscoe Burnems


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    Mar 23, 2026
    8:00 pm - 10:00 pm

A Busboys and Poetry Event hosted this week by Roscoe BurnemsDouglas Powell (Roscoe Burnems) is a spoken-word artist, teacher, husband, and father. He has dedicated his life to poetry, education, and entertainment, and a way to blend the three worlds together. Speaking candidly on everything from bullying to equality, from depression to oppression, what it (more…)

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UMD Jazz Jam 2026


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    Mar 25, 2026
    7:30 pm - 10:00 pm

Monthly Jazz Jam session led by DC based saxophonist Elijah Balbed!Clarice Presents’ Jazz Jams, in partnership with Busboys and Poets, brings D.C.-based saxophonist Elijah Jamal Balbed to perform and lead a community-wide jam! Elijah’s band will play a set starting at 7:30PM. Bring your instrument! After enjoying their set, you’ll have a chance to call (more…)

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Wednesday Night Open Mic hosted by Charity Blackwell


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    Mar 25, 2026
    8:00 pm - 10:00 pm

A Busboys and Poetry Event hosted this week by the D.O.P.E – CHARITY BLACKWELLCharity Blackwell (She/Hers) is a spoken word artist, host, emcee, and poetry specialist who has spent several years contributing to the arts scene in DC and across national platforms. She is a Trinity University graduate, where she received her B.A and M.A, for (more…)

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Thursday Night Open Mic hosted by DJ Tao


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    Mar 26, 2026
    8:00 pm - 10:00 pm

A Busboys and Poetry Event hosted this week by DJ TaoWhether freestyle or written, DJ Tao is a 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 (more…)

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Thursday Night Open Mic hosted by E-Baby


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    Mar 26, 2026
    8:00 pm - 10:00 pm

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…)

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Pajama Jammie Jam Poetry Slam hosted by Simply Sherri


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    Mar 27, 2026
    8:00 pm - 10:00 pm

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…)

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Live! from Busboys Hosted by MalPractice


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    Mar 27, 2026
    8:00 pm - 10:00 pm

A Busboys and Poets in-house series. LIVE! from Busboys is an open mic 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!The sign-up list to perform (more…)