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Thursday Night Open Mic hosted by E-Baby


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    Apr 24, 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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Live! from Busboys Hosted by MalPractice


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    Apr 25, 2025
    8:00 pm - 10:00 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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Pajama Jammie Jam Poetry Slam hosted by Simply Sherri


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    Apr 25, 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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Friday Night Open Mic Hosted by Casey Catherine Moore


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    Apr 25, 2025
    9:00 pm - 10:00 pm

A Busboys and Poetry Event hosted this week by Casey Catherine MooreRCasey 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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    Apr 25, 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…)

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Independent Bookstore Day at Busboys and Poets


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    Apr 26, 2025
    10:00 am - 10:00 pm

Washington, DC — Busboys and Poets is happy to announce our participation in the 12th Anniversary of Independent Bookstore Day!Independent Bookstore Day Events at Busboys and PoetsBusboys and Poets Bookstore BingoFrom March 17th to April 27th, come in, do some shopping with us, and pick up a BINGO card at check out! Get BINGO for (more…)

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The Poetic Checkmate Thinking B4U Move Stop the Violence Increase the Peace Chess & Poetry / Art Slam


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    Apr 26, 2025
    1:00 pm - 4:00 pm

The Poetic Checkmate @ Busboys and PoetsThink Before You Move: Stop the Violence, Increase the PeaceChess. Poetry. Art. A Celebration of Strategy, Culture, and Change.📅 Date: Saturday, April 26, 2025 | Time: 1 PM – 4 PM📍 Location: Busboys and Poets – Anacostia📍 Address: 2004 Martin Luther King Jr Ave SE, Washington, DC 20020🎟 Entry (more…)

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Fire N’ Ice, So Drop the Mic!: Youth Open Mic Hosted by Regie Cabico


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    Apr 26, 2025
    4:00 pm - 6:00 pm

About this eventBUSBOYS & POETS& CAPFIRE SPOKEN WORD ARTSpresentFIRE ‘N ICE: SO DROP THE MIC!An Open Mic for Middle School StudentsHosted by Regie Cabico📅 Saturday, March 22, 2025⏰ 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM (Sign-up begins at 3:45 PM)📍 Busboys & Poets – Hyattsville📍 5331 Baltimore Ave, Hyattsville, MD 20781💵 $5 AdmissionGet ready for an electrifying (more…)

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4th Saturday Slam! | Anacostia | hosted by Black Chakra


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    Apr 26, 2025
    7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Join us for our 4th Saturday SLAM! at Busboys and Poets The 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 way to (more…)

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Latin Dance Night


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    Apr 26, 2025
    7:00 pm - 11:00 pm

Come to eat, drink and DANCE!Delicious food and drink specials served all night.FREE parking available.Entrance fee: $15 (purchased at the door). We accept cash, Venmo or Cashap ONLY.Dance Lessons available.Latin music (Salsa, Bachata & Merengue) played by our host DJ Elvira the rest of the evening.You do not want to miss this event!Elvira McCullough (DJ (more…)

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    Apr 27, 2025
    5:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Let’s Keep Talking!ACTOR (A Continuing Talk on Race) —A.C.T.O.R. (A Continuing Talk on Race) is a public discussion series. It provides the opportunity for people to come together and speak openly and honestly about issues of race, class and culture. The intent is that each person walks away from the discussion feeling something: challenged, educated, uncomfortable, (more…)

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Charm City Slam VS Rich Ink Poetry Slam


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    Apr 27, 2025
    7:30 pm - 9:30 pm

Two poetry teams made up of amazing dynamic poets will face off in a 7 Round Poetry Slam. Hosted by Khalil Houston and Kenneth Something (more…)