For two hours, audiences can expect a diverse chorus of voices, and a vast array of professional spoken word performers, open mic rookies, musicians and a different host every week. Expect to be moved, expect a packed house, expect the unexpected, but above all come with an open mind and ear. $5 cover. Wristbands are (more…)

A Busboys and Poetry Event hosted this week by DJ Tao.Whether 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 with (more…)

A Busboys and Poets in-house series! ?LIVE! from Busboys? is an open mic talent showcase 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! $5 cover. (more…)

A Busboys and Poetry event hosted this week by Twain DooleyTwain Dooley is a first generation American. He was born of Jamaican parents some time between the assassinations of Malcom X. and Dr. Martin Luther King. Growing up in the Washington, DC public school system, with a name like Twain Dooley, one either learns to (more…)

A Busboys and Poetry event hosted this week hosted by Holly BassA Cave Canem fellow, Holly Bass’ poems have appeared in Callaloo, nocturnes (re)view, Beltway, Role Call (Third World Press) and The Ringing Ear, an anthology of Black Southern poetry. Her pieces have been workshopped and presented at respected regional theaters and performance spaces such as (more…)