What's Happening at Busboys and Poets

Wednesday, May 16

Events at 14th & V

Authors Gary Younge and Tania James, “Granta 119: Britain”
14th & V | Langston Room | May 16,2012 | 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
A Conversation with Gary Younge and Tania James. Moderated by NPR Books Editor, Parul Sehgal
Community Organizing and Climate Disasters: Hope from El Salvador
14th & V | Langston Room | May 16,2012 | 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Eco-Viva presents a conversation with Estela Hernandez
Story League Contest 7: Psychic Phenomena
14th & V | Langston Room | May 16,2012 | 9:00 pm - 11:00 pm
Come try your hand at telling a true 7-minute story onstage for a chance to win a $100 cash prize!

Events at 5th & K

Author Yangzom Brauen, “Across Many Mountains”
5th & K | Cullen Room | May 16,2012 | 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
A powerful, emotional memoir and an extraordinary portrait of three generations of Tibetan women whose lives are forever changed when Chairman Mao’s Red Army crushes Tibetan independence, sending a young mother and her six-year-old daughter on a treacherous journey across the snowy Himalayas toward freedom.
Private Event: Stone Soup Cooperative
5th & K | Cullen Room | May 16,2012 | 11:00 am - 2:00 pm
Private Event in the Cullen Room for Stone Soup Cooperative
Wednesday Night Open Mic Poetry hosted by Jonathan Tucker
5th & K | Cullen Room | May 16,2012 | 9:00 pm - 11:00 pm
Tonight's host is Jonathan B. Tucker! A Busboys and Poetry Event!

Events at Shirlington

Organic Happy Hour at Shirlington!
Shirlington | Entire Restaurant | May 16,2012 | 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Special prices on organic beer, cocktails and wine!