Glo Shines

Tuesday Night Open Mic hosted by Glo Shines


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    Nov 26, 2024
    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…)

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What is Your Story?


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    Nov 27, 2024
    11:00 am - 1:00 pm

In a nation divided, let’s inspire unity through community. What is your story?Through our stories we will gain an understanding of each other. Come join us at Busboys and Poets to share your story with author and founder of Inspires and creator of the story mandala, Alysia Dempsey.What is your story is an empowering exercise (more…)

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Wednesday Night Open Mic hosted by Dwayne B!


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    Nov 27, 2024
    8:00 pm - 10:00 pm

A Busboys and Poetry Event hosted this week by Dwayne B!Dwayne 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…)

Community Thanksgiving Lunch at Busboys and Poets

Free Thanksgiving Lunch @ Busboys and Poets


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    Nov 28, 2024
    11:00 am - 3:00 pm

On Thursday, November 28, 2024 Busboys and Poets-Anacostia will provide free sit-down Thanksgiving lunch for the community.The feast will consist of a traditional turkey dinner and dessert prepared by the Busboys and Poets staff and community volunteers.  No registration or reservations are required. Community members are encouraged to show up between 11 AM – 3 PM to (more…)

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ASL Open Mic Night hosted by Wade Green


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    Nov 29, 2024
    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…)

Friday Night Open Mic Casey Catherine Moore

Friday Night Open Mic Casey Catherine Moore


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    Nov 29, 2024
    9:00 pm - 11:00 pm

HOSTED 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 (more…)

DJ Elvira Presents Latin Dance Night Saturday, November 30th, 7 PM - 11 PM @ Busboys and Poets 6251 Mango Tree Road, Columbia

Busboys and Poets Salsa Night


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    Nov 30, 2024
    7:00 pm - 11:00 pm

Come to eat, drink and/or dance and to meet a fun crowd!Delicious food and drink specials served all night. FREE parking all night.Entrance fee of $15 (purchased at the door) We accept cash, Venmo or CashApp ONLY. Dance lessons Latin music (Salsa, Bachata & Merengue) played by our host DJ Elvira the rest of the evening.Like (more…)

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LIFE IN THE DAYLIGHT | A Busboys and Poets Books Presentation


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    Dec 1, 2024
    5:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Join us to learn how to see life’s challenges differentlyWe all live through challenges, and no one would know about them just by looking at us if we didn’t tell them. In this book, you will read the story of a young woman, Rashon E. Forrest, who was born with a challenge that wasn’t made (more…)

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Monday Night Open Mic hosted by KaNikki J


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    Dec 2, 2024
    8:00 pm - 10:00 pm

A Busboys and Poetry Event hosted this week by KaNikki J.KaNikki Jakarta is the First African American Poet Laureate of Alexandria, Virginia. She is an Award Winning Performance Poet who has toured the US and the UK. KaNikki is the author of three novels, two poetry collections, a memoir, a short story, poetry collection entitled (more…)

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​Beyond Rhetoric’s 2024 Giving Tuesday Auction Fundraiser


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    Dec 3, 2024
    6:30 pm - 9:00 pm

Beyond Rhetoric’s 2024 Giving Tuesday Auction FundraiserYour contribution and support is critical to our cause. Our mission is to plant seeds and give hope to justice – impacted youth! Spend your 2024 Giving Tuesday with us for our second in-person auction. There will be live presentations during the auction including speakers, artists, etc. All auction (more…)

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Tuesday Night Open Mic hosted by Twain Dooley


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    Dec 3, 2024
    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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BLUES IN STEREO | A Busboys and Poets Books Presentation


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    Dec 4, 2024
    6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

From Harlem Renaissance poet Langston Hughes, a stunning collection of early works–both polished poems and raw, unfinished, work-in-progress written from 1921-1927–curated by award winning poet and National Book Award finalist, Danez Smith.Before Langston Hughes and his literary prowess became synonymous with American poetry, he was an eighteen-year-old on a train to Mexico City, seeking funds (more…)