Monday Night Open Mic hosted by Omekongo Dibinga
Date and Time
Jun 1, 2015 9:00 pm
Location
Brookland
625 Monroe St NE, Washington, District of Columbia, 20017
Jun 1, 2015 9:00 pm
Brookland
A Busboys and Poetry Event hosted this week by Omekongo Dibinga
Omékongo is a motivational speaker, trilingual poet, TV talk show host, and rapper. His Urban Music Award winning work has been described by Nikki Giovanni as “outstanding, exciting, and new while being very old.†His book, From the Limbs of My Poetree was described by Essence Magazine as “a remarkable and insightful collection of exquisite poetry that touches sacred places within your spirit.†He was one of 5 recipients out of 750,000 to win the first ever “CNN iReport Spirit Award.†His work has appeared in O Magazine, and on TV and radio from BET, the BBC and NPR to Music Choice and Voice of America in millions of homes in over 150 countries. He has received over 1,000,000 views on CNN.com. He has spoken before the United Nations, partners with the State Department to conduct youth leadership trainings overseas, and speaks to leadership and diversity conferences across the globe.
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 available for purchase online here at midnight and in the restaurant starting at 10:00 AM (cash only). No refunds. Ticket purchase limit of 4 per person. Tickets will be sold at the door if available. Guests must have their wristbands (tickets) on upon entering the event.
Seating is available on a first come, first seated basis. No saved or reserved seats are allowed. Failure to check in within 30 minutes of advertised start time may result in forfeiture of seats.
