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9th Hour Poetry Slam hosted by Charity Blackwell


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    May 9, 2025
    9:00 pm - 11:00 pm

A Busboys and Poetry Event hosted this week by Charity BlackwellA poetry slam is a competitive event in which poets perform their work and are judged by members of the audience. Typically, the host or another organizer selects the judges, who are instructed to give numerical scores (on a zero to 10 or one to (more…)

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ASL Open Mic Night hosted by Marcus J Smith


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    May 9, 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.Hosted (more…)

Andy Shallal at Books in Bloom 2025

Andy Shallal at Books in Bloom 2025


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    May 10, 2025
    10:00 am - 11:00 am

Busboys and Poets Founder / CEO Andy Shallal to discuss his new book, A Seat at the Table: the Making of Busboys and Poets A Seat at the Table is the story of the founding of Busboys and Poets, a Washington, D.C.–based restaurant that has become a celebrated hub for political activism. Named in honor of (more…)

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Seven Black Minutes: School Daze (Graduation Edition)


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    May 10, 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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Moms Telling Jokes on Mother’s Day


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    May 11, 2025
    6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

This Mother’s Day, treat the amazing moms in your life (or yourself!) to an unforgettable night filled with hilarious stand-up comedy from women who truly get it – because they’re moms too! This show is perfect for moms, daughters, sons/dads (treat mom!), partners, friends, and anyone who appreciates a good laugh about the wild ride (more…)

13 of Nazareth

Monday Night Open Mic hosted by 13 of Nazareth


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    May 12, 2025
    8:00 pm - 10:00 pm

A Busboys and Poetry Event hosted this week by 13 of Nazareth13 of Nazareth is a performance poet living with epilepsy, a dry sense of humor, and peace of mind over everything. The golden thread which runs throughout his hip-hop infused poetry is drawn from the looms of various spiritual traditions to weave a tapestry (more…)

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MY FATHER’S HOUSE | A Busboys and Poets Presentation


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    May 13, 2025
    6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Join the son of iconic African American Congressman John Conyers Jr. to shine a spotlight on his father and his legacyIn this moving work, part clear-eyed assessment, part memoir, the son of iconic African American Congressman John Conyers Jr. shines a spotlight on his father and his political legacy, and reveals how, as his son, (more…)

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Tuesday Night Open Mic hosted by Charity Blackwell


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    May 13, 2025
    8:30 pm - 10:30 pm

A Busboys and Poetry Event hosted this week by Charity BlackwellCharity Blackwell is an award-winning spoken word artist, poet, and educator known for her dynamic performances and captivating storytelling. With a passion for using her voice to inspire change, Charity creates thought-provoking and powerful works that resonate deeply with audiences across diverse backgrounds. She is (more…)

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Grapevine Storytelling Series


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    May 14, 2025
    7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

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Thursday Night Open Mic hosted by E-Baby


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    May 15, 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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Thursday Night Open Mic hosted by Hosted by Rebecca Dupas


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    May 15, 2025
    8:00 pm - 10:00 pm

A Busboys and Poetry Event hosted this week by Rebecca DupasDr . 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 Black (more…)

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Friday Night Open Mic hosted by Mariah Barber


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    May 16, 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…)