Friday Night Open Mic hosted by Casey Catherine Moore
Date and Time
Jan 23, 2026 9:00 pm
Location
Brookland
625 Monroe St NE, Washington, District of Columbia, 20017
Jan 23, 2026 9:00 pm
Brookland
A Busboys and Poetry Event hosted this week by Casey Catherine Moore
A Busboys and Poetry Event hosted this week by Casey Catherine MooreCasey Catherine Moore (she/her) is a bisexual, bipolar poet, writer, educator, and activist. She holds a Ph.D. from the University of South Carolina in Comparative Literature with a focus on Latin poetry, invective, and women’s and gender studies. Her writing centers on gender and sexuality, educational equity, and dis/ability and mental health. Casey’s work appears in academic and creative publications, including The Comparatist, Sinister Wisdom, Oyster River Pages, Bourgeon, and Samfiftyfour. Featured performance credits include Busboys & Poets, The Nail Salon, Comedy Bonfyre, Mind Gravy Poetry, Poetry Out Loud, and the 2022 March for Medicare for All Rally. Casey also co-produces and co-hosts Homo Stanzas, a queer spoken word and comedy showcase and poetry slam, with Regie Cabico.
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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 cover. 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.
