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“OUTSIDE” Youth Open Mic| 1st Saturday’s | Hosted by: Words Beats & Life

“OUTSIDE” Youth Open Mic| 1st Saturday’s | Hosted by: Words Beats & Life

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    Dec 2, 2023
    7:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Words Beats & Life / Busboys and Poets Present, OUTSIDEThis is the place for teen poets, emcees, storytellers and listeners! Young people from across the DMV coming together every month in a cool, safe environment to lift their voices, share ideas & spread their love for the word! Feature performances by some of WBL’s hottest (more…)

National Mental Health “Check In” presents… Your Jewels Are In Your Journey Holiday Launch Party, featuring Elijah Lewis

National Mental Health “Check In” presents… Your Jewels Are In Your Journey Holiday Launch Party, featuring Elijah Lewis

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    Dec 2, 2023
    8:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Join us as we kick-off the HolidaySeason by welcoming Elijah Lewis into the literary and motivational speakers world with his first published book…”Your Jewels Are In Your Journey.”This will be an evening of an Q&A session with Elijah Lewis, networking with peers, shopping with local vendors, and a “Holiday” toast sponsored by Salute To Duty (more…)

Peace Cafe

Peace Café

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    Dec 3, 2023
    10:00 am - 11:30 am

Join Peace Cafe founders Ari Roth and Andy Shallal along with other special guests at a Peace Café around the crisis in Gaza and Israel.Peace Café is an on-going series of events designed to bring together Arabs, Jews, and those interested in working toward a resolution to the conflict in the Middle East. The focus is on (more…)

Private Event – Conversations and Cocktails

Private Event – Conversations and Cocktails

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    Dec 3, 2023
    5:00 pm - 7:00 pm

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THE SUMMONING OF BLACK JOY | A Busboys and Poets Books Presentation

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    Dec 3, 2023
    6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

As the 2023-2026 Poet Laureate of Prince George’s County, Maryland, Ali-Coleman brings her profound understanding of the human experience and her unwavering dedication to social justice to the forefront. This collection speaks directly to the hearts of its readers, inspiring reflection, empathy, and a call to action.In a world that too often tries to silence (more…)

COLUMBIA 12.3.23

The Christmas Experience with IvankaLexi

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    Dec 3, 2023
    6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Join us for an unforgettable evening of festive joy at Busboys and Poets – Columbia! Get ready to be mesmerized by the enchanting melodies of IvankaLexi, as they bring the holiday spirit to life through their captivating music. This in-person event will take place at Mango Tree Road, Columbia, MD, USA. Immerse yourself in the (more…)

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FEAR OF A BLACK UNIVERSE | A Busboys and Poets Books Presentation

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    Dec 4, 2023
    6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Years ago, cosmologist Stephon Alexander received life-changing advice: to discover real physics, he needed to stop memorizing and start taking risks. In Fear of a Black Universe, Alexander shows that great physics requires us to think outside the mainstream — to improvise and rely on intuition. His approach leads him to three principles that shape (more…)

Private Event – NBOA Holiday Dinner

Private Event – NBOA Holiday Dinner

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    Dec 4, 2023
    6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

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Try IT OUT

TRY IT OUT COMEDY!

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    Dec 4, 2023
    7:00 pm - 9:30 pm

TRY IT OUT COMEDY: EAT! DRINK! LAUGH!PG-14 STAND-UP COMEDYMORE THAN A COMEDY SHOW, REALLY A COMEDY EVENTTry It Out Comedy presents the funniest stand-up comedians in the area, once a month, in Busboys and Poets, in the Merriweather District of Downtown Columbia, MD. We have a ‘headliner’ who you may see on a TV comedy (more…)

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Monday Night Open Mic hosted by KaNikki J

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    Dec 4, 2023
    8:00 pm - 10:00 pm

A Busboys and Poetry Event hosted this week by KaNikki J.KaNikki Jakarta is the First African American Poet Laureate of Alexandria, Virginia. She is an Award Winning Performance Poet who has toured the US and the UK. KaNikki is the author of three novels, two poetry collections, a memoir, a short story, poetry collection entitled (more…)

ShrimpChicPasta

1/2 Off Pasta Every Tuesday

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    Dec 5, 2023
    9:00 am - 10:00 am

For a limited time, make your Tuesdays tastier with half-priced pasta entrees at all 8 Busboys and Poets locations!   Options include: Shrimp & Chicken Chorizo penne pasta, spicy chicken chorizo sausage, shrimp, mushrooms, shallots, cajun cream sauce, parmesan, garlic breadVegan “Bolognese” Pastapenne pasta, vegan Italian “sausage,” asparagus, mushrooms, carrots, celery, onions, shallots, garlic, thyme, rosemary, oregano, vegan (more…)

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Private Event: OAO Divisions 1 and 2 Adjudicators Holiday Lunch

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    Dec 5, 2023
    12:00 pm - 2:00 pm

Private event in the Barry room. To plan your event, complete our online form HERE (more…)