Monday Night Open Mic | Four on the 5th: All Hosts

Monday Night Open Mic | Four on the 5th: All Hosts


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    Mar 31, 2025
    8:00 pm - 10:00 pm

* * *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 (more…)

Book Launch Munther Isaac April 1

“Christ in the Rubble” Book Launch with Rev. Dr. Munther Isaac


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    Apr 1, 2025
    6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Churches for Middle East Peace (CMEP) is pleased to invite you to join us on April 1, 2025 for the Washington DC launch of Rev. Dr. Munther Isaac’s new book “Christ in the Rubble” at Busboys and Poets- Anacostia.In this impassioned and incisive book, Munther Isaac challenges mainstream Christians’ uncritical embrace of the modern State (more…)

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Tuesday Night Open Mic hosted by Twain Dooley


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    Apr 1, 2025
    8:00 pm - 10:00 pm

A Busboys and Poetry Event hosted this week by Twain DooleyTwain Dooley is a first generation American. Born and raised in Washington, DC, he learned to use language to talk himself into and out of inner-city challenges. He joined the Army Reserves and served on active duty during Desert Storm. After a two-year stay in (more…)

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HUMAN RIGHTS AND PEACE | A Busboys and Poets Books Presentation


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    Apr 2, 2025
    6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Join us to discuss a genre-busting, first-person narrative about the universality of science and how it can bring peace to the worldZafra Lerman grew up with deep-seeded values. These values became ingrained in her being, and led her to dedicate her life to using science diplomacy to fight for peace and for human rights. She (more…)

Anthony Oakes

Wednesday Night Open Mic hosted by Anthony Oakes


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    Apr 2, 2025
    8:00 pm - 10:00 pm

A Busboys and Poetry Event hosted this week by Anthony D. Oakes!Hailing from North Carolina, Anthony D. Oakes is a District of Columbia resident who is taking comedy on the east coast by storm. His clean, yet edgy, southern, intellectual, witty humor will have you reeling with laughter. Performance cities include: Atlanta, New York, LA, (more…)

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Book Talk: Iran’s Rise and Rivalry with the US in the Middle East


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    Apr 3, 2025
    6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Book Talk: Iran’s Rise and Rivalry with the US in the Middle East – A book talk with Professor Mohsen Milani, moderated by Negar Mortazavi.The 1979 Islamic Revolution triggered a cold war between Iran and the United States – former fast friends. Despite the US’s relentless efforts at containment, Iran has risen as a formidable (more…)

WBL Word Power Festival

WBL Word Power Festival


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    Apr 3, 2025
    7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Word Power Presents AESTHETICAges: All-agesDate: Thursday, April 3rd, 2025Time: 7:00pm to 9:00pmEvent Description:Catch a vibe with two of the DMV’s illest expressionists, leaving it all on the stage! Hosted by Blackpicasso with featured poet Adamo.Location:Anacostia Busboys and Poets2004 MLK Ave SE Washington, DC 20020 (more…)

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Thursday Night Open Mic hosted by Lady Brion


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    Apr 3, 2025
    8:00 pm - 10:00 pm

A Busboys and Poetry Event hosted this week by Lady BrionLady Brion is an international spoken word artist, poetry coach, activist, organizer, educator and the executive director of the Pennsylvania Avenue Black Arts and Entertainment District. She received her B.A. in Communication and Culture from Howard University and her MFA in Creative Writing & Publishing (more…)

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Thursday Night Open Mic hosted by DJ Tao


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    Apr 3, 2025
    8:00 pm - 10:00 pm

A Busboys and Poetry Event hosted this week by DJ TaoWhether freestyle or written, DJ Tao is word in motion.DJ Tao began his career as a spoken word artist in the Washington, DC area. After extensive experience performing locally he decided to expand his audience. He took his act on the road, touring America’s colleges (more…)

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1st Friday Night Open Mic hosted by DJ Art.is


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    Apr 4, 2025
    7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

A Busboys and Poetry Event hosted this week by DJ ART.ISKnown for having a unique ear for melodies and lyrics, DJ Art.is provides a whole experience for his audience. His passion and undeniable talent can turn his listeners into fans of the Artist and the DJ. Art.is discovered another platform to further elevate the sound and (more…)

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Friday Night Open Mic hosted by Dwayne B!


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    Apr 4, 2025
    9:00 pm - 10:00 pm

A Busboys and Poets Event hosted this week by Dwayne BDwayne B! aka the “Crochet Kingpin” is a homegrown DC native poet, activist, break-dancer, and fashion designer. He is one of the hosts of DC’s longest running open mic series, Spit Dat, as well as a member of the Busboys and Poets hosting team for (more…)

Open Mic for Anacostia | Unreported Struggles: National Liberation War in Balochistan

Open Mic for Anacostia | Unreported Struggles: National Liberation War in Balochistan


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    Apr 5, 2025
    4:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Join us at Busboys and Poets for an eye-opening event on Unreported Struggles: National Liberation War in Balochistan. Hear firsthand accounts and insights about the ongoing conflict in Balochistan that often go unnoticed in mainstream media.Though not widely reported, the stateless region is where Pakistan tested its nuke. Right now the freedom fihters or SarmacharsDon’t (more…)