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ASL Open Mic Night hosted by Wade Green


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    Dec 27, 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…)

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Live! from Busboys Hosted by MalPractice


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    Dec 27, 2024
    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 (more…)

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Friday Night Open Mic hosted by Regie Cabico


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    Dec 27, 2024
    9:00 pm - 11:00 pm

A Busboys and Poetry Event hosted this week by Regie CabicoRegie Cabico is the first Asian and Queer poet to win the Nuyorican Poets Cafe Grand Slam, later taking top prizes in the 1993, 1994 & 1997 National Poetry Slams He took a first place prize with New York’s Bowery Poetry Club. His work appears (more…)

Latin Dance Night at Busboys and Poets

Busboys and Poets Meets Latin: Salsa Lessons and Community Dance


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    Dec 28, 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…)

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

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


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    Dec 30, 2024
    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 cover. Wristbands (more…)

Tuesday Night Open Mic

Tuesday Night Open Mic


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    Dec 31, 2024
    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…)

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Wednesday Night Open Mic hosted by Anthony Oakes


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    Jan 1, 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…)

Open Mic for Anacostia

Open Mic for Anacostia


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    Jan 4, 2025
    4:00 pm - 6:00 pm

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Monday Night Open Mic hosted by KaNikki J


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    Jan 6, 2025
    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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Tuesday Night Open Mic hosted by Twain Dooley


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    Jan 7, 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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Grapevine Storytelling Series


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    Jan 8, 2025
    7:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Our featured tellers this month are the gregarious Jackson Gillman and the notorious Vijai Nathan.Join us on Wednesday, June 12 at 7:30 Eastern at Busboys and Poets Takoma; or, for out-of-towners, via Zoom. You can register FOR FREE for access to the live stream or to catch the recorded show later. No registration needed for (more…)

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HIGHWAY TO YOUR HAPPY PLACE | A Busboys and Poets Books Presentation


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    Jan 13, 2025
    6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Join us to learn how to have less stress and spend more time in your Happy Place!HIGHWAY TO YOUR HAPPY PLACE is based on a premise that has never been employed before. The majority of human stress is a side effect of our amazing skills, such as your skill to envision the future and the (more…)