Thursday Night Open Mic hosted by Hosted by Rebecca Dupas
Date and Time
Dec 18, 2025 8:00 pm
Location
Hyattsville
5331 Baltimore Ave, Hyattsville, Maryland, 20781
Dec 18, 2025 8:00 pm
Hyattsville
A Busboys and Poetry Event hosted this week by Rebecca Dupas
Dr . Rebecca Dupas is a multi-disciplinary artist of poetry, fiction and nonfiction, photography, and costume jewelry. This award-winning poet’s work has appeared on Fox 5, C- Span, PBS, WEAA, and WHUR radio, in The Washington Post alongside President Clinton, and in the DC Black Film Festival. With over two decades of performance and event curation experience, Dr . Dupas continues to impact audiences with vulnerability and relatable messages. She is a two-time Poet of the Year award-winner in Philadelphia and Baltimore and was recently named a Baltimore Legend at Baltimore’s Crown Awards. Dr . Dupas is the founder and former host of 8 long-running poetry events, from Busboys & Poets to Applebees, and has pioneered diverse writing and workshop events such as Body of Work, Coffee & Critiques, and The Baltimore Host Retreat. Her latest books, Somebody Else’s Blues, Not Without Black Women, and a children's book, Mario Goes to the Museum, are explorations into the Black experience. Rebecca, a Louisiana native, resides in the DMV , where she also works as a program manager , director of education, and performance poet. Visit rebeccadupas.com for booking info and merchandise
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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 and fees online. $8.00 (tax and fees included) at the door. Wristbands are available for purchase online at midnight and in the restaurant starting at 10:00 AM. No refunds. Ticket purchase limit of 4 per person. 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. Sorry, no refunds.
