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Busboys and Poets and Simply Poetic present the Pajama Jammie Jam Poetry Slam!The Pajama Jammie Jam is a love/erotica-themed slam, for everyone from professionals to novices, hosted by Simply Sherri!$100.00 cash prize.There will be THREE themed rounds of poetry:Round 1: Cupid Ain’t Sh*t!Round 2: Love is Grand! (Love Poem)Round 3: Freak Me, Baby! (Erotic Round)Cuts (more…)
A Busboys and Poets in-house series. LIVE! from Busboys is an open mic that offers a platform for all performers, not just poets. Whether you are a musician, comedian, dancer, actor, magician or any other type of performer, we want to see what you got! Come out and showcase your talents! The sign-up list to (more…)
A Busboys and Poetry Event hosted this week by Regie CabicoRegie Cabico is the first Asian and Queer poet to win the Nuyorican Poets Cafe Grand Slam, later taking top prizes in the 1993, 1994 & 1997 National Poetry Slams He took a first place prize with New York’s Bowery Poetry Club. His work appears (more…)
Join us for our 4th Saturday SLAM! at Busboys and Poets – BaltimoreThe 4th Saturday Slam provides an opportunity for poetry lovers to enjoy the competitive art of late-night performance poetry! Enjoy several rounds of competitive poetry by amateurs and professionals, with the audience choosing a winner. Cash Prize! Come join us for an alternative (more…)
We here at Busboys and Poets Books have been watching with horror as the siege on Gaza continues and the civilian death count rises day by day. In partnership with the Center for Muslim-Christian Understanding of Georgetown University, we present The Gaza Lecture Series of 2024. We invite everyone to come and learn more about (more…)
A Busboys and Poetry Event hosted this week by Roscoe BurnemsDouglas Powell (Roscoe Burnems) is a spoken-word artist, teacher, husband, and father. He has dedicated his life to poetry, education, and entertainment, and a way to blend the three worlds together. Speaking candidly on everything from bullying to equality, from depression to oppression, what it (more…)
Busboys and Poets 450K is proud to be a designated location for pie pickup in Food & Friends’ annual Slice of Life pie sale. When you buy a pie, you’re not just sharing a delicious Thanksgiving treat—you’re providing a full day of home-delivered, specialized meals for a person in need. Order your pie here: https://sliceoflifedc.org/shopping-cart —Slice of Life (more…)
Busboys and Poets Hyattsville is proud to be a designated location for pie pickup in Food & Friends’ annual Slice of Life pie sale. When you buy a pie, you’re not just sharing a delicious Thanksgiving treat—you’re providing a full day of home-delivered, specialized meals for a person in need. Order your pie here: https://sliceoflifedc.org/shopping-cart—Slice of (more…)
Busboys and Poets Brookland is proud to be a designated location for pie pickup in Food & Friends’ annual Slice of Life pie sale. When you buy a pie, you’re not just sharing a delicious Thanksgiving treat—you’re providing a full day of home-delivered, specialized meals for a person in need. Order your pie here: https://sliceoflifedc.org/shopping-cart—Slice of (more…)
Busboys and Poets Takoma is proud to be a designated location for pie pickup in Food & Friends’ annual Slice of Life pie sale. When you buy a pie, you’re not just sharing a delicious Thanksgiving treat—you’re providing a full day of home-delivered, specialized meals for a person in need. Order your pie here by (more…)
Busboys and Poets Anacostia is proud to be a designated location for pie pickup in Food & Friends’ annual Slice of Life pie sale. When you buy a pie, you’re not just sharing a delicious Thanksgiving treat—you’re providing a full day of home-delivered, specialized meals for a person in need. Order your pie here: https://sliceoflifedc.org/shopping-cart—Slice of (more…)