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Thursday Night Open Mic hosted by Hosted by Rebecca Dupas


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    Jun 19, 2025
    8:00 pm - 10:00 pm

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 (more…)

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Seven Black Minutes: Juneteenth


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    Jun 20, 2025
    7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

DC has always been home to some of the most hilarious Black Comedians from all over the country. We still have them and they are super ready to share their hilarity with you. All are welcomed to this show. All we ask is that you respect the culture. We are going to have soooooooooo much (more…)

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Friday Night Open Mic hosted by Mariah Barber


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    Jun 20, 2025
    9:00 pm - 10:00 pm

A Busboys and Poetry Event hosted this week by Mariah BarberMariah “ Beyond Your Definition” Barber ( they /she ) is a multidisciplinary/Storyteller, consultant, spoken word artist, and activist who has been creating social justice-oriented art for the last 15 years. Barber holds a public health master’s, DEAI certification from Cornell, and a B A (more…)

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Monday Night Open Mic hosted by Roscoe Burnems


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    Jun 23, 2025
    8:00 pm - 10:00 pm

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…)

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Tuesday Night Open Mic hosted by Glo Shines


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    Jun 24, 2025
    8:00 pm - 10:00 pm

A Busboys and Poetry Event hosted this week by Glo ShinesGlo Shines is a poet, emcee, host and supplier of vibes. Hip -Hopper since a toddler, Glo composed her first raps at the age of 4. Poetry and spoken word came many years later. As a performer she brings an intangible energy that engages and (more…)

Beyond Heroes and Holidays

Beyond Heroes and Holidays – A Busboys and Poets and Teaching for Change


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    Jun 25, 2025
    6:30 pm - 8:30 pm

Putting the Movement Back Into Civil Rights Teaching.  An interactive program with the book editors, SNCC veterans, picture book authors, and more.   (more…)

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Thursday Night Open Mic hosted by Backpack Jeff


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    Jun 26, 2025
    8:00 pm - 10:00 pm

A Busboys and Poetry Event hosted this week by Backpack JeffJeffrey W. Young, known as Backpack Jeff, is a motivational speaker, spoken word artist, and conflict resolutionist who has traveled throughout the East Coast touching the lives of others with his words. A person who always looked at life as distributing lessons, Jefferey embraces each (more…)

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Thursday Night Open Mic hosted by E-Baby


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    Jun 26, 2025
    8:00 pm - 10:00 pm

A Busboys and Poetry Event hosted this week by E-babyEric “E-Baby” Smith began writing poetry in July 2000; since then, he’s opened for R&B artists Musiq Soul Child, Me’Shell N’degeOcello, & Lyfe Jennings to name a few. After joining Jus Wiggin Entertainment in 2002 [agent: Tracy Wiggs], his “1 Poet Poetical Tour” reached over 150 (more…)

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Pajama Jammie Jam Poetry Slam hosted by Simply Sherri


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    Jun 27, 2025
    8:00 pm - 10:00 pm

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…)

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Live! from Busboys Hosted by MalPractice


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    Jun 27, 2025
    9:00 pm - 11:00 pm

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 perform (more…)

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Friday Night Open Mic Hosted by Casey Catherine Moore


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    Jun 27, 2025
    9:00 pm - 10:00 pm

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 (more…)

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ASL Open Mic Night hosted by Wade Green


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    Jun 27, 2025
    9:00 pm - 11:00 pm

ASL (American Sign Language) OPEN MIC PRESENTS:On this night, American sign language users and viewers from all corners of life will come together to recite a poem, song, short skit or jokes. Come out and enjoy the wonderful environment while you eat, get your drink on and socialize. Great for those learning American sign language. (more…)