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Grapevine Storytelling Series
Join us on Wednesday, October 14 at 7:30 Eastern at Busboys and Poets Takoma; or, for out-of-towners, via Zoom. Our featured tellers this month are the wild…
Wednesday Night Open Mic hosted by Simply Sherri
A Busboys and Poetry Event hosted this week by Simply Sherri!California born and Maryland raised, Simply Sherri started writing in 2001 and started reciting…
Soul Therapy Wellness Mixer
Resilience isn’t just about pushing through. Sometimes it’s knowing when to keep going. Sometimes it’s recognizing that something has to change.Join us for the…
Thursday Night Open Mic hosted by Hosted by…
A Busboys and Poetry Event hosted this week by Rebecca DupasDr . Rebecca Dupas is a multi-disciplinary artist of poetry, fiction and nonfiction, photography,…
Thursday Night Open Mic hosted by E-Baby
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…
Live! From Busboys and Poets hosted by MalPrac
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,…
Friday Night Open Mic hosted by Mariah Barber
A Busboys and Poetry Event hosted this week by Mariah BarberMariah “ Beyond Your Definition” Barber ( they /she ) is a multidisciplinary/Storyteller,…
Three Roads: Labor, Music, Ecology
Joe has lived his life at the confluence of art & activism. As an organizer in the labor movement and the environmental movement Joe always incorporated art &…
Eatonville Sunday Supper
A curated four-course dining experience celebrating Southern classicsJoin us for a monthly dining experience inspired by the rich flavors and traditions of…
COLORISM: THE POLITICS OF SKIN TONE | A Busboys…
The essential primer on colorism and how each of us has a role in dismantling skin tone bias. Racism is easy to spot these days; we know its script, its…
Monday Night Open Mic hosted by Angelique Palmer
A Busboys and Poetry Event hosted this week by Angelique PalmerAngelique Palmer is a poetry slam doyen, a finalist in the 2015 Women of the World Poetry Slam…
France's Children (75 minutes): Screening and Q&A
Tuesday, October 20, 2026, 6 PMBusboys and Poets, Brookland: 625 Monroe St NE, Washington, DC 20017 Join us for a screening of France's Children, presented in…
Tuesday Night Open Mic hosted by Drew Anderson
A Busboys and Poetry Event hosted this week by Drew AndersonA science teacher turned teaching artist, poet turned parodist, and marathon runner turned…
Wednesday Night Open Mic hosted by Will Cook
WEDNESDAY NIGHT OPEN MIC!! Come join us for our Open Mic! For two hours, audiences can expect a diverse chorus of voices and a vast array of professional…
Thursday Night Open Mic hosted by E-Baby
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…
Wednesday Night Open Mic hosted by Charity…
A Busboys and Poetry Event hosted this week by the D.O.P.E - CHARITY BLACKWELLCharity Blackwell (She/Hers) is a spoken word artist, host, emcee, and poetry…
Thursday Night Open Mic hosted by DJ Tao
A Busboys and Poetry Event hosted this week by DJ TaoWhether freestyle or written, DJ Tao is a word in motion.DJ Tao began his career as a spoken word artist…
Friday Night Open Mic hosted by Casey Catherine…
A Busboys and Poetry Event hosted this week by Casey Catherine MooreA Busboys and Poetry Event hosted this week by Casey Catherine MooreCasey Catherine Moore…
4th Saturday Slam! | Anacostia | hosted by Black…
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…
A.C.T.O.R.
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…
Busboys and Poets Book Club October 2026
Introducing... The Busboys and Poets Book Club A book club that explores anti-colonialism and anti-imperialism through literature, history, and lived…
Little Things Mean a Lot Book Signing | A Busboys…
Meet author Barry Shawn Washington for a book signing celebrating Little Things Mean a Lot. Join us for a meet-and-greet at Busboys and Poets Hyattsville.Books…
Monday Night Open Mic hosted by Roscoe Burnems
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…
Tuesday Night Open Mic hosted by Glo Shines
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…