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events are FREE unless otherwise noted
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Busboys and Poets presents a free film screening of INEQUALITY FOR ALL. In this timely and entertaining documentary, noted economic policy expert Robert Reich takes on the enormous question of what has been happening to our economy. He distills the story through the lens of widening income inequality -- currently at historic highs -- and and explores what effects this increasing gap has not only on our economy but our democracy itself. Inequality for All won the U. S. Documentary Special Jury Award for Achievement in Filmmaking, Sundance Film Festival, 2013. Invite friends to the Facebook event page here. Full food and drink menu available during the film and event. Cosponsored by Jim Epstein, United for a Fair Economy.
6:30pm @ 5th & K
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Rise and Rhyme Storytelling for Children 5 & Under 9:30am @ Hyattsville, $5 Suggested Donation
Monday Night Open Mic Poetry 8pm @ Shirlington, $5 (Buy your tickets onlinestarting at midnight on the day of)
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Environment Maryland and the Maryland Climate Coalition in conjunction with the Prince George's County NAACP Branch present a Green Drinks and Environmental Networking Event celebrating Earth Day in Prince George's County. Learn ways we can address climate change and about the benefits of NAACP membership. Come mingle and network with other environmental professionals and concerned citizens of Prince George's County. Light snacks will be served. NO RSVP Required. 5:30pm @ Hyattsville
Tuesday Night Open Mic Poetry 9pm @ 14th & V, $5 (Buy your tickets online starting at midnight on the day of)
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WEDNESDAY, APRIL 23, 2014
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Return to Ramallah: A Palestinian American Story. Ziad Foty, a DC native and Palestinian-American filmmaker is working on a new feature-length film which with follow his father, Fuad Foty on his first return home to Ramallah, Palestine after 40 years of life in America.For years, Fuad has had a deep desire to return to Ramallah but fear of safety has kept him from home, until now. As the American Federation of Ramallah, Palestine, a Palestinian American organization has planned its upcoming annual convention in Ramallah for the first time ever, Fuad is determined that this time he will return home. This event will feature musical performances by local DC artists including Fuad Foty, the Palestinian musician and singer featured in the film, and his family. The trailer for the film will also be shown and a short question and answer session about the film will take place.
9:30pm @ 14th & V
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Wednesday Night Open Mic Poetry 9pm @ 5th & K, $5 (Buy your tickets online starting at midnight on the day of)
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Teaching for Change's Bookstore at Busboys and Poets welcomes Pearl Cleage author of the new book, "Things I Should Have Told My Daughter: Lies, Lessons, and Love Affairs." In this inspiring memoir, the award-winning playwright and bestselling author of "What Looks Like Crazy on an Ordinary Day" reminisces on the art of juggling marriage, motherhood, and politics while working to become a successful writer. In the tradition of greats like Susan Sontag, Joan Didion, and Nora Ephron, Cleage's self-portrait raises women's confessional writing to the level of great literature. Cosponsored by Washington D.C. Metro Chapter of the National Alumnae of Spelman College (NAASC), Teaching for Change and Busboys and Poets.
6:30pm @ 14th & V
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CD Release party for Leslie Nettleford 6pm @ Hyattsville
"The Life and Times of Richard Musto" true-life story of an eighty-nine-year-old man who makes his home on the streets of New York City 6:30pm @ 14th & V
Thursday Night Open Mic 9pm @ Hyattsville, $5 (Buy your tickets online starting at midnight on the day of)
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"LIVE! from Busboys: Open Mic & Talent Showcase" hosted by Ryan Walker from the Beanstalk Library. LIVE! takes place on the last Friday of every month and offers a platform for ALL PERFORMERS - not just poets! Whether you are a musician, comedian, dancer, actor/actress, magician, or any other type of performer - we want to see what you've got. Come showcase your talent! $5 tickets are available on the day of at the store located in the restaurant (Cash Only) or online the day of at eventbrite.com. The sign-up list to perform opens at 10pm.
10pm @ Shirlington, $5 (Buy your tickets
online starting at midnight on the day of)
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ASL Open Mic 11pm @ 5th & K, $5 (Buy your tickets online starting at midnight on the day of)
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Busboys and Poets Book Club in Hyattsville discusses "Side by Side: Parallel Histories of Israel-Palestine." Busboys and Poets Books meets on the last Saturday of the month at 9am in the Zinn Room. To be added to the listserv, email [email protected] 9am-11am @ Hyattsville
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Join the students from Just Rock Enterprises as they showcase there most recent material that they have prepped for throughout lessons. An alternative boutique, Just Rock Enterprises is the only music company which provides unique vocal, piano, guitar, woodwind instruments, stage choreography and songwriting lessons tailored to fit each of our client's desires or musical needs. Tickets are $15 and free for kids 13 and under. Click here to request your tickets. 5pm @ Hyattsville
ALSO GOING ON TODAY...
Honor the Earth 7pm @ 5th & K
Road to the Farafina Kan 10th Anniversary Concert Part 2 8pm @ 14th & V
Busboys and Poetry Presents: Poetry Concert Hyattsville (Happy National Poetry Month!) 8pm @ Hyattsville, $10 tickets here
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MONDAY, APRIL 28, 2014
Rise + Rhyme: Storytelling/Performances for Ages 5 and Under 9:30am @ Hyattsville DC Supports North Carolina's Moral Monday and Forward Together Movement 6:30pm @ 14th & V"The Grave Digger" Short film premier 7pm @ 14th & V
Monday Night Open Mic Poetry 9pm @ Shirlington, $5
TUESDAY, APRIL 29, 2014
Live Music Performance: SongRise Concert 7pm @ 5th & K
Busboys and Poets Books welcomes Aaron Hurst to sign and discuss "The Purpose Economy" 7pm @ 14th & V
BELTWAY POETRY SLAM Presents: The @BeltwaySlamDC SEMI-FINALS 8pm @ Shirlington
Tuesday Night Open Mic Poetry 9pm @ 14th & V, $5
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 30, 2014
Urban Corps: Film Screening: "Faire Kiffer les anges" 6:30pm @ 14th & VWed Night Open Mic Poetry 9pm @ 5th & K, $5 THURSDAY, MAY 1, 2014
Green Festival DC Launch Party 6:30pm @ 5th & KThursday Night Open Mic Poetry hosted by Komplex 9pm @ Hyattsville, $5
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BUSBOYS AND POETS TRIBAL STATEMENT...
Busboys and Poets is a community where racial and cultural connections are consciously uplifted...a place to take a deliberate pause and feed your mind, body and soul...a space for art, culture and politics to intentionally collide...we believe that by creating such a space we can inspire social change and begin to transform our community and the world.
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