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Tuesday Night Open Mic hosted by Glo Shines


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

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…)

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AMERICAN SPIRITS | A Busboys and Poets Books Presentation


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    May 27, 2026
    6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Join us to dive into Anna Dorn’s latest novel American Spirits, a love letter to pop music that charts an icon’s fall and an obsessive fangirl’s rise.Thirty-eight-year-old Blue Velour has finally achieved the critical acclaim she’s long been chasing. Over the last decade, she’s released six studio albums to mixed reviews, landing her somewhere between (more…)

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Wednesday Night Open Mic hosted by Charity Blackwell


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    May 27, 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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PROTEST! | A Busboys and Poets Books Presentation


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    May 28, 2026
    6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

What would the world look like if we couldn’t express outrage against the systems we disagree with or support the changes we seek?Our right to peaceful protest is under attack, and we must act now.Protest: Respect It, Defend It,Use It offers a powerful look at the role peaceful activism has played in advancing the public (more…)

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Thursday Night Open Mic hosted by DJ Tao


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    May 28, 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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    May 28, 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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Marcus Johnson in Concert


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    May 29, 2026
    7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Marcus Johnson brings the FLO Experience to Busboys and Poets Anacostia with soulful contemporary jazz.Billboard chart-topping pianist and producer Marcus Johnson brings the FLO Experience to Busboys and Poets Anacostia for an evening of soulful contemporary jazz, elevated vibes, and unforgettable live music. Known for blending smooth jazz, R&B, Latin grooves, and improvisational storytelling, Marcus (more…)

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Friday Night Open Mic hosted by Casey Catherine Moore


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    May 29, 2026
    9:00 pm - 11:00 pm

A Busboys and Poetry Event hosted this week by Casey Catherine MooreA Busboys and Poetry Event hosted this week by Casey Catherine MooreCasey Catherine Moore (she/her) is a bisexual, bipolar poet, writer, educator, and activist. She holds a Ph.D. from the University of South Carolina in Comparative Literature with a focus on Latin poetry, invective, (more…)

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A.C.T.O.R.


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    May 31, 2026
    5:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Let’s Keep Talking!ACTOR (A Continuing Talk on Race) —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: challenged, educated, uncomfortable, (more…)

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DBKS Line Dance Social


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    May 31, 2026
    5:00 pm - 9:00 pm

DBKS Line Dance SocialCome on out to the DBKS  Line Dance Social ! This in-person event is the perfect opportunity to showcase your Boots on the Ground dance moves and have a great time with fellow line dance enthusiasts.Time: 5:00 PMLocation: Busboy and Poets 6251 Mango Tree Road, Columbia, MD 21044Whether you’re a beginner or (more…)

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Tuesday Night Open Mic hosted by Twain Dooley


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    Jun 2, 2026
    8:00 pm - 10:00 pm

A Busboys and Poetry Event hosted this week by Twain DooleyTwain Dooley is a first generation American. Born and raised in Washington, DC, he learned to use language to talk himself into and out of inner-city challenges. He joined the Army Reserves and served on active duty during Desert Storm. After a two-year stay in (more…)

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Wednesday Night Open Mic hosted by Anthony Oakes


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    Jun 3, 2026
    8:00 pm - 10:00 pm

A Busboys and Poetry Event hosted this week by Anthony D. Oakes!Hailing from North Carolina, Anthony D. Oakes is a District of Columbia resident who is taking comedy on the east coast by storm. His clean, yet edgy, southern, intellectual, witty humor will have you reeling with laughter. Performance cities include: Atlanta, New York, LA, (more…)