Arts & Culture in Washington

Wednesday, Oct 7

Tuesday Night Open Mic hosted by Twain Dooley

Busboys and Poets

Attend the Tuesday Night Open Mic hosted by Twain Dooley at Busboys and Poets. A great event for poetry and spoken word enthusiasts.

Wednesday, Oct 7

Tuesday Night Open Mic hosted by Twain Dooley

Busboys and Poets

Join us for a Tuesday Night Open Mic hosted by Twain Dooley at Busboys and Poets. A night of poetry and performance.

Wednesday, Oct 7

Get Together + Open Mic Night

Eighteenth Street Lounge

Enjoy an open mic night featuring local talent at Eighteenth Street Lounge. Great for music lovers and performers.

Wednesday, Oct 7

Drunk Shakespeare: Drunk Dracula (21+ Event)

Washington Plaza Hotel

Enjoy a unique twist on Shakespeare with Drunk Dracula at the Washington Plaza Hotel. Great for theater enthusiasts.

Wednesday, Oct 7

Beginner Salsa and Bachata Lessons – Uzume Dance School

Bryant St Market

Join beginner salsa lessons at Uzume Dance School with DJ Mambo Soul. A fun way to learn salsa dancing.

Thursday, Oct 8

Wednesday Night Open Mic hosted by Anthony Oakes

Busboys and Poets

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, Chicago, Virginia, Maryland, and DC. He has graced the stages of The Broadway, The Westside, and The Greenwich Village Comedy Clubs, in New York City. You can catch him locally at: The DC Drafthouse, The Bier Baron Comedy Loft, The Wonderland Ballroom, and Busboys and Poets. He also produces several comedy shows in the DMV area. Anthony currently host a radio show every Thursday at WLVS Radio called, Thursday Night Tea with Anthony, and can be found on all social media outlets.* * *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 and fees online. $8.00 (tax and fees included) at…

Thursday, Oct 8

Wednesday Night Open Mic hosted by Anthony Oakes

Busboys and Poets

Enjoy an evening of comedy at the Wednesday Night Open Mic hosted by Anthony Oakes at Busboys and Poets.

Saturday, Oct 10

2ndFridays Open Mic | Brookland | Host Dwayne B

Busboys and Poets

Experience diverse voices at the 2ndFridays Open Mic hosted by Dwayne B. Perfect for poetry and music lovers.

Saturday, Oct 10

National Acolyte Festival

Washington National Cathedral

Celebrate service and faith at the National Acolyte Festival. A great event for acolytes and community members alike.

Sunday, Oct 11

Pop-Up Gallery Monthly Creative Market

Wunder Garten

Shop local at the Monthly Creative Market featuring unique art, handmade goods, and local makers at Wunder Garten.

Sunday, Oct 11

Mahmoud Khalil "No Land To Stand On"

Busboys and Poets

Busboys and Poets Books welcomes author Mahmoud Khalil for a conversation with journalist Ryan Grim about Khalil’s new memoir, No Land to Stand On: Notes from Detention. In his first book, Khalil recounts his experience as a Palestinian graduate student and legal resident of the United States, including his detention by U.S. immigration authorities following his involvement in student protests at Columbia University. Drawing on his prison diary, Khalil describes his time in ICE detention, the uncertainty surrounding his case, and the impact of detention on his family and community. The memoir also traces Khalil’s personal and family history - from his childhood in a Palestinian refugee camp in Syria and his family’s experiences of displacement, to his years in Lebanon and his eventual move to the United States. Throughout the book, he reflects on questions of immigration, free expression, displacement, family, and the ongoing struggle for Palestine. Mahmoud Khalil is joining us on the Busboys and Poets stage alongside Ryan Grim, co-founder of Drop Site News and host of the podcast Deconstructed. Grim is a longtime investigative journalist and author whose work has appeared in The Intercept, HuffPost, Politico, and the Washington City Paper. This evening offers an opportunity…

Sunday, Oct 11

Mahmoud Khalil "No Land To Stand On"

Busboys and Poets

Attend a conversation with Mahmoud Khalil about his memoir on detention experiences. A must for literature enthusiasts.

Sunday, Oct 11

Mahmoud Khalil "No Land To Stand On"

Busboys and Poets

Join author Mahmoud Khalil for a conversation about his memoir on detention experiences. Great for those interested in immigration stories.

Monday, Oct 12

Indigenous Peoples Day: Afro, Latin, & Tribal House

metrobar

Celebrate Indigenous Peoples Day with multicultural artists and vendors, music, and community vibes at metrobar DC.

Wednesday, Oct 14

Book Launch: Human-Centered Schools by Scott Goldstein

Busboys and Poets

Join the launch of Scott Goldstein's book on education reform at Busboys and Poets. Perfect for educators and book lovers.

Wednesday, Oct 14

Book Launch: Human-Centered Schools by Scott Goldstein

Busboys and Poets

Join the launch of Scott Goldstein's new book on education reform at Busboys and Poets. Ideal for educators and readers.

Wednesday, Oct 14

Book Launch: Human-Centered Schools by Scott Goldstein

Busboys and Poets

Attend the launch of Scott Goldstein's book "Human-Centered Schools" at Busboys and Poets. A thought-provoking evening.

Wednesday, Oct 14

OBSOLETE

Busboys and Poets

Is AI a bubble or humanity’s last invention? An existing harm or an existential threat? Obsolete cuts through the hype and false binaries to answer all the AI questions you have, while raising some you probably aren’t prepared for. Many today don’t get further than seeing AI as a boondoggle—a new shiny object for techno-capitalists to sink their cash into as we barrel toward climate disaster. Obsolete takes those concerns seriously, but implores us to keep our eye on the ball: the attempt to render you obsolete. The scale of their project has no real precedent. What we think of as big—the Gilded Age monopolies, the Manhattan Project, the Apollo program—doesn’t even come close to capturing its size. Almost none of us wants this vast transformation to succeed. Yet we’re letting it proceed virtually unabated. Why? Because we don’t know it’s happening, we don’t believe it will work, or we don’t think we can stop it. Obsolete takes on all three. AI expert and journalist Garrison Lovely’s debut is a refreshing reset on an AI debate in which basically everyone is getting some big things wrong. With deep access to top researchers, advocates, and industry insiders, Obsolete offers a new…

Wednesday, Oct 14

OBSOLETE

Busboys and Poets

Explore the implications of AI at the OBSOLETE event, addressing critical questions about technology's future and its impact on society.

Thursday, Oct 15

2nd Wednesdays Open Mic | 450 K | Hosted by: Simply Sherri

Busboys and Poets

Enjoy a night of open mic performances at Busboys and Poets. A great event for local talent and music lovers.

Thursday, Oct 15

Nora Dell: I Am A Snail

T. Graye Presents: Pass The Mic

Join Nora Dell for an absurd business workshop clown show at Pass The Mic. Great for those who enjoy interactive and quirky performances.

Thursday, Oct 15

Nora Dell: I Am A Snail

DC Comedy Loft and Bier Baron Tavern

Experience an interactive clown show with Nora Dell at DC Comedy Loft. A unique event for comedy lovers.

Friday, Oct 16

3rd Wednesdays Open Mic | 450 K | Hosted by Will Cook

Busboys and Poets

Enjoy a night of open mic performances at Busboys and Poets. A great event for local talent and music lovers.

Friday, Oct 16

Creepypasties: A Burlesque and Variety Tribute to Urban Legends

T. Graye Presents: Pass The Mic

Experience a burlesque and variety tribute to urban legends at T. Graye Presents. Great for fans of unique performances.

Friday, Oct 16

Creepypasties: A Burlesque and Variety Tribute to Urban Legends

DC Comedy Loft and Bier Baron Tavern

Join Beaver and Buttstuff for a burlesque tribute to urban legends at DC Comedy Loft. Perfect for fans of comedy and folklore.

Saturday, Oct 17

3rd Fridays Open Mic Night!| Brookland | Host: Mariah Barber

Busboys and Poets

Amplifying Women Everywhere Open Mic! A Busboys and Poetry Event Every 3rd Friday of the month.

Saturday, Oct 17

Creepypasties: A Burlesque and Variety Tribute to Urban Legends

DC Comedy Loft and Bier Baron Tavern

Join a burlesque and variety show celebrating urban legends in Washington. A unique event for fans of comedy and folklore.

Saturday, Oct 17

Creepypasties: A Burlesque and Variety Tribute to Urban Legends

T. Graye Presents: Pass The Mic

Join Beaver and Buttstuff for a night of burlesque and urban legends. Perfect for fans of spooky tales and folklore.

Monday, Oct 19

Monday Night Crafts @ Hi Lawn

Hi-Lawn

Join us for a fun evening of crafting at Hi Lawn. A variety of crafts await your creativity.

Thursday, Oct 22

The Havana Syndrome

International Spy Museum

Explore the mysterious Havana Syndrome at the International Spy Museum in Washington, DC.