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ACTOR Good

A.C.T.O.R.


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    Dec 28, 2025
    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…)

Monday Night Open Mic | Four on the 5th: All Hosts

Monday Night Open Mic | Four on the 5th: All Hosts


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    Dec 29, 2025
    8:00 pm - 10:00 pm

* * *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.$5.00 + Tax (more…)

Glo Shines

5th Tuesday Night Open Mic hosted by Glo Shines


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    Dec 30, 2025
    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…)

Anthony Oakes

5th Wednesday Night Open Mic hosted by Anthony Oakes


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    Dec 31, 2025
    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…)

EmpowerEd DC

EmpowerEd DC


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    Jan 6, 2026
    5:00 pm - 7:30 pm

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Latin Dance Night hosted by DJ Elvira

Latin Dance Night hosted by DJ Elvira


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    Jan 17, 2026
    7:00 pm - 11:00 pm

Come to eat, drink and DANCE!Delicious food and drink specials served all night.FREE parking available.Entrance fee: $15 (purchased at the door). We accept cash, Venmo or Cashap ONLY.Dance Lessons available.Latin music (Salsa, Bachata & Merengue) played by our host DJ Elvira the rest of the evening.You do not want to miss this event!Elvira McCullough (DJ (more…)

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BURN DOWN MASTER’S HOUSE with Clay Cane | A Busboys and Poets Books Presenation


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    Feb 1, 2026
    5:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Join us to celebrate the release of “a resistance story for the ages” with NYT bestselling author of The Grift, Clay Cane”To refill my well of radical hope, I read resistance stories. Whether from history or from historical imagination. Burn Down Master’s House is a resistance story for the ages. Clay Cane’s gripping novel is (more…)

My Loves: A Valentine’s Day Showcase

My Loves: A Valentine’s Day Showcase


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    Feb 14, 2026
    8:00 pm - 10:00 pm

My Loves: A Valentine’s Day ShowcaseSaturday, February 14, 2025 | 8:00 PMBusboys and Poets – ColumbiaCelebrate love in all its forms this Valentine’s Day with an unforgettable evening of poetry, art, and music! Whether you’re sharing the night with a partner, friends, or your own beautiful self, Busboys and Poets has curated the perfect event (more…)

Conservationists of Color 2026

Conservationists of Color Open Mic


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    Feb 15, 2026
    5:00 pm - 7:00 pm

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DBKS line dance social

DBKS Line Dance Social


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    Mar 29, 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…)