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MY BROTHER, MY LAND | A Busboys and Poets Books Presentation

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    Feb 29, 2024
    6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

In 1967, Sireen Sawalha’s mother, with her young children, walked back to Palestine against the traffic of exile. My Brother, My Land is the story of Sireen’s family in the decades that followed and their lives in the Palestinian village of Kufr Ra’i. From Sireen’s early life growing up in the shadow of the ’67 (more…)

Thursday Night Open Mic by Lady Brion

Thursday Night Open Mic by Lady Brion

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    Feb 29, 2024
    8:00 pm - 10:00 pm

A Busboys and Poetry Event hosted this week by Lady BrionLady Brion is an international spoken word artist, poetry coach, activist, organizer, educator and the executive director of the Pennsylvania Avenue Black Arts and Entertainment District. She received her B.A. in Communication and Culture from Howard University and her MFA in Creative Writing & Publishing (more…)

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5th Thursday Night Open Mic hosted by DJ Tao

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    Feb 29, 2024
    8:00 pm - 10:00 pm

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…)

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Silver Chips: Magazine Launch Party and Panel

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    Mar 1, 2024
    7:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Silver Chips, Montgomery Blair High Schools Newspaper is (more…)

Salah Event 03.01.24

Selah! Poetry and Voice Series

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    Mar 1, 2024
    7:00 pm - 9:30 pm

Selah! is a Christian spoken word event that creates a space for Believers from all over Maryland to share their talents and ministry. The event is planned to run for 2 hours. We have seven featured performers and a full open mic afterwards.Learn more here. (more…)

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Karaoke Night Hosted by Dwayne B!

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    Mar 1, 2024
    9:00 pm - 11:00 pm

Join Busboys and Poets host Dwayne B aka Crochet Kingpin for a fun night of bad singing!The first Friday of every month, the Marion Barry Room becomes your stage. Pick from over 40,000 songs, sign the list, grab the mic, and make magic happen. (more…)

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“Slamtastic!” Youth Open Mic & Poetry Slam | 1st Saturday’s | Hosted by: Words Beats & Life .

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    Mar 2, 2024
    6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

It is officially Youth Slam Competition Season in the DMV, and we can’t wait to see the talented youth poets competing to be crowned the Grand Slam Champion and earn a select spot on our 2024 DMV Youth Slam Team. We invite all youth poets ages 13-19 to compete in our Slamtastic competitions from November (more…)

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Private Event: Binc Tank Dinner

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    Mar 2, 2024
    6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Busboys and Poets welcomes Binc Tank for this private event in the Giovanni Reading Room. To plan your event, complete our online form HERE or contact us at the events office @ 202-332-6432. (more…)

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Al-Mutanabbi Street Starts Here – Poets and Artists present

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    Mar 3, 2024
    5:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Al-Mutannabi Street Starts Here, 2024Standing in Solidarity with the People of the MENA Region to support freedom of expression and end to violence.The featured poets /writers / artists are: Mohammed ArafatZeina Azzam Zein El-Amine Helen FrederickMajda Gama Lenna and Fadia JawdatShano MohammedNasrin NavabNahid NavabCasey Smith (more…)

CONVERSATIONS ABOUT TWO EXTRAORDINARY WOMEN | A Busboys and Poets Books Presentation

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    Mar 3, 2024
    5:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Dr. Dorothy I Height is recognized as one of the most influential women in the modern civil rights movement. Height began her efforts as a civil rights activist at the age of twenty-five when she joined the National Council of Negro Women. Throughout her life she fought for equal rights for both African Americans and (more…)

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Concert for Peace and Justice : Gabriel Meyer Halevy

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    Mar 4, 2024
    7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

The Interwoven Concert Series Presents:Concert for Peace and JusticeFeaturing Gabriel Meyer Halevywith Aaron Shneyer and friendsProceeds benefit the Saif Foundation for Gazan children and the Palestinian-Israeli Bereaved Families Forum.The event is co-sponsored by DC Supporters of Standing Together, Heartbeat, and Am Shalom.The Interwoven Concert Series harnesses the power of music to build meaningful connection, inspiration, (more…)

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TRY IT OUT COMEDY: EAT! DRINK! LAUGH!

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    Mar 4, 2024
    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…)