Weekly Spotlight on Literary Local Events: July 31st-August 6th

Jeff Hobbs- The Short and Tragic Life of Robert Peace: A Brilliant Young Man Who Left Newark for the Ivy League

Friday, July 31^st at 7:00 pm

Politics & Prose Bookstore and Coffeehouse

5015 Connecticut Avenue, NW

Washington, D.C. 20008

http://www.politics-prose.com/event/book/jeff-hobbs-short-and-tragic-life-of-robert-peace-brilliant-young-man-who-left-newark-ivy

Author Jeff Hobbs will be at Politics & Prose Bookstore and Coffeehouse in order to discuss his new book The Short and Tragic Life of Robert Peace: A Brilliant Young Man Who Left Newark for the Ivy League. It examines the life of Hobbs’ Yale roommate Robert Peace, who was shot and killed in a drug lab nine years after graduating from Yale.

Open Mic Talent Show

Friday, July 31^st from 8:00 pm-11:00 pm

Annie’s Art Gallery

5814 Allentown Way,

Camp Springs, MD 20748

https://www.google.com/calendar/render?eid=NTA4bGN1dmttNHJlZTY4OGF1Z3BsN2o1ZjBfMjAxNTA4MDFUMDAwMDAwWiBhbm5pZXNhcnRnYWxsZXJ5QG0&ctz=America/New_York&sf=true&output=xml#eventpage_6

Annie’s Art Gallery hosts an Open Mic Talent Show on the last Friday of every month. Join Dyone Mitchell and April Sampe for an evening of entertainment or to share your own work or talent.

ASL Open Mic

Friday, July 31^st from 11:00 pm-1:00 am

Busboys and Poets (5^th & K location)

1025 5^th Street NW,

Washington, D.C. 20001

http://www.busboysandpoets.com/events/event/asl-open-mic5501

Busboys and Poetry invites American Sign Language users and viewers to come recite poetry, songs, jokes, or short skits at this open mic. $5 cover charge.

Youth Open Mic, Shirlington

Saturday, August 1^st from 4:00 pm-6:00 pm

Busboys and Poets (Shirlington location)

4251 South Campbell Avenue

Arlington, VA 22206

http://www.busboysandpoets.com/events/event/youth-open-mic-shirlington5211

Busboys and Poets in partnership with Poetry N.O.W. present the Youth Open Mic. This open mic is youth-focused and youth-led and invites young poets, singers, musicians, and actors to share their art. $5 cover charge.

Story District Kick Off Party

Saturday, August 1^st at 6:00 pm

Town Danceboutique

2009 8^th Street, NW

Washington, D.C. 20001

http://speakeasydc.com/events/item/story-district-kick-off-party

SpeakeasyDC is changing to Story District and they’re celebrating their name-change with a kickoff party at Town Danceboutique. This event is 21+.

Little Patuxent Review Launch

Saturday, August 1^st from 7:00 pm-9:00 pm

The Writer’s Center

4508 Walsh Street 

Bethesda, MD 20815

http://www.writer.org/page.aspx?pid=299&cid=1&ceid=1758&cerid=0&cdt=8%2f1%2f2015

The Writer’s Center celebrates the publication of the new issue of the Little Patuxent Review with editors Laura Shovan, Emily Rich, and Steve Levya, and writers published in LPR. Readers include Joseph Ross, George Guida, Rachel Eisler, Katy Day, Danuta E. Kosk-Kosicka, Adam Schwartz, and Paul Carlson. The reading will be followed by a reception. Free admission.

Poetry and Prose Open Mic

Sunday, August 2^nd from 2:00 pm-4:00 pm

The Writer’s Center

4508 Walsh Street

Bethesda, MD 20815

http://www.writer.org/page.aspx?pid=299&cid=1&ceid=1651&cerid=0&cdt=8%2f2%2f2015

Share your best poetry and prose at The Writer’s Center Open Mic. Sign-up for readers will begin at 1:30 pm and will begin at 2:00 pm. The readings will be followed by a reception. Free admission.

*SPARKLE* Queer Open Mic

Sunday, August 2^nd from 8:00 pm-10:00 pm

Busboys and Poets (14^th & V location)

2021 14^th Street, NW

Washington, D.C. 20009

http://www.busboysandpoets.com/events/event/sparkle-queer-open-mic5220

*SPARKLE* Open Mic is hosted at the Busboys and Poets 14^th and V Location on the first Sunday of every month. Hosted by Regie Cabico and Danielle Evennou, it is a queer friendly and focused reading series dedicated to LGBT poetry. $5 cover charge. 

Jennifer Steil – The Ambassador’s Wife

Monday, August 3^rd at 7:00 pm

Politics & Prose Bookstore and Coffeehouse

5015 Connecticut Avenue, NW

Washington, D.C. 20008

http://www.politics-prose.com/event/book/jennifer-steil-ambassadors-wife

Jennifer Steil, author of The Ambassador’s Wife, will be at Politics & Prose Bookstore and Coffeehouse to discuss her novel.

Café Muse Literary Series, Poets Leslie McGrath & Lisa Sewell

Monday, August 3^rd at 7:00 pm

Friendship Heights Village Center

4433 South Park Avenue,

Chevy Chase, MD 20815

http://wordworksbooks.org/cafe_muse.html

The Word Works in cooperation with The Village of Friendship Heights presents the Café Muse Literary series, a monthly literary series hosted at Friendship Heights Village Center. This month’s series will feature readings from poet Leslie McGrath and poet Lisa Sewell. Free admission.

Straight No Chaser: The Jazzier Side of Poetry – A Monthly Blogtalk Radio Show

Monday, August 3^rd at 8:00 pm

Blogtalk Radio

http://www.meetup.com/DC-Poetry-Project/events/zvtkhlytlbfb/

Straight No Chaser is a monthly Blogtalk radio show that features jazz-influenced poems from local, national, and international poets and spoken word artists. This program is brought to you from the D.C. Poetry Project. The free call in number is (646)-716-8754.

Monday Night Open Mic Poetry hosted by KaNikki J.

Monday, August 3^rd from 8:00 pm-10:00 pm

Busboys and Poets (Shirlington location)

4251 South Campbell Avenue

Arlington, VA 22206

http://www.busboysandpoets.com/events/event/monday-night-open-mic-poetry-hosted-by-kanikki-j3527

Busboys and Poets Shirlington location’s weekly Monday night open mic features two hours of entertainment from rookie and professional performers alike. This week’s open mic will be hosted by performance writer KaNikki J. $5 cover charge. 

Monday Night Open Mic hosted by Omekongo Dibinga

Monday, August 3^rd from 9:00 pm-11:00 pm

Busboys and Poets (Brookland location)

625 Monroe Street, NE

Washington, D.C. 20017

http://www.busboysandpoets.com/events/event/monday-night-open-mic-hosted-by-omekongo-dibinga2545

Busboys and Poets Brookland location’s weekly Monday night open mic invites local poets and performers to take the stage for a night of entertainment hosted by poet and performer Omekongo Dibinga. $5 cover charge.

Forensic Anthropologist Kathy Reichs: A Winning Way with “Bones”: Evening Program with Book Signing

Tuesday, August 4^th at 6:45 pm

National Museum of the American Indian

Fourth Street & Independence Avenue, SW

Washington, D.C. 20560

http://smithsonianassociates.org/ticketing/tickets/reserve.aspx?ID=232186&utm_source=CAGW&utm_medium=OAnonSI&utm_content=cagwEVMay2015&utm_campaign=CAGW&tmssource=206723

Author and forensic anthropologist Kathy Reichs will be at the National Museum of the American Indian to discuss her “Bones” series and how she translates real-life into fiction. The program will be followed by signings of Reichs’ newest book, Speaking in Bones. Tickets for this event are $20-$25.

When Art and Math Mix It Up: A New Theory of Symmetry: Evening Program with Book Signing

Tuesday, August 4^th at 6:45 pm

Smithsonian S. Dillon Ripley Center

1100 Jefferson Drive, S.W.

Washington, D.C. 20560

http://smithsonianassociates.org/ticketing/tickets/reserve.aspx?ID=232184&utm_source=CAGW&utm_medium=OAnonSI&utm_content=cagwEVMay2015&utm_campaign=CAGW&tmssource=206731

Mathematics professor at Santa Clara University and author of Creating Symmetry: The Artful Mathematics of Wallpaper Patterns, Frank Farris will be at the Smithsonian S. Dillon Ripley Center to discuss his book and his theories on the mathematics of symmetry. The program will include a book signing. Tickets for this event are $20-$25.

Tuesday Night Open Mic hosted by Twain Dooley

Tuesday, August 4^th from 9:00 pm-11:00 pm

Busboys and Poets (14^th & V location)

2021 14^th Street, NW

Washington, D.C. 20009

http://www.busboysandpoets.com/events/event/tuesday-night-open-mic-hosted-by-twain-dooley5443

Busboys and Poets Tuesday open mic at their 14^th and V location invites locals to come out for a night of performance and entertainment. This week’s open mic will be hosted by poet Twain Dooley. $5 cover charge.

Tuesday Night Open Mic hosted by Rebecca Dupas

Tuesday, August 4^th from 9:00 pm-11:00 pm

Busboys and Poets (Takoma location)

235 Carroll Street, NW

Washington, D.C. 20012

http://www.busboysandpoets.com/events/event/tuesday-night-open-mic-hosted-by-rebecca-dupas2985

Busboys and Poets presents a weekly Tuesday Night Open Mic at the Takoma location. This week’s host is award-winning poet Rebecca Dupas. $5 cover charge.

Michael Dirda – Browsings: A Year of Reading, Collecting, and Living with Books

Wednesday, August 5^th at 7:00 pm

Politics & Prose Bookstore and Coffeehouse

5015 Connecticut Avenue, NW

Washington, D.C. 20008

http://www.politics-prose.com/event/book/michael-dirda-browsings-year-of-reading-collecting-and-living-books

Politics & Prose Bookstore and Coffeehouse presents a discussion with author Michael Dirda on his new book Browsings: A Year of Reading, Collecting, and Living with Books.

BAWA* Monthly Poetry Reading – SWEATER POEMS

Wednesday, August 5^th from 7:00 pm-9:00 pm

Center for Poetic Thought

716 Monroe Street, NE, Suite 25

Washington, D.C. 20017

http://www.brooklandarts.org/calendar/

BAWA* and the American Poetry Museum present a monthly poetry series at the Center for Poetic Thought. Each month will feature a different theme. The theme for August is “Sweater Poems,” a reading about all things that are cold. Free admission.

Voices in the Ocean: The Nature of Dolphins: Evening Program with Book Signing

Thursday, August 6^th at 6:45 pm

Smithsonian S. Dillon Ripley Center

1100 Jefferson Drive, S.W.

Washington, D.C. 20560

http://smithsonianassociates.org/ticketing/tickets/reserve.aspx?ID=231937&utm_source=CAGW&utm_medium=OAnonSI&utm_content=cagwEVMay2015&utm_campaign=CAGW&tmssource=206718

Author Susan Casey will be at the Smithsonian S. Dillon Ripley Center to discuss her book Voices in the Ocean: A Journey into the Wild and Haunting World of Dolphins. The program will include a book signing. Tickets for this event are $30-$42.

Carolyn Ives Gilman: Dark Orbit

Thursday, August 6^th at 7:00 pm

Politics & Prose Bookstore and Coffeehouse

5015 Connecticut Avenue, NW

Washington, D.C. 20008

http://www.politics-prose.com/event/book/carolyn-ives-gilman-dark-orbit

Author Carolyn Ives Gilman will be at Politics & Prose Bookstore and Coffeehouse to discuss her new novel Dark Orbit.

Clash by Night

Thursday, August 6^th from 7:30 pm-9:30 pm

The Writer’s Center

4508 Walsh Street

Bethesda, MD 20815

http://www.writer.org/page.aspx?pid=299&cid=1&ceid=1713&cerid=0&cdt=8%2f6%2f2015

The Writer’s Center presents a reading celebrating the publication of an anthology of poems inspired by The Clash’s London Calling album, Clash By Night. Readers include Donald Illich and co-editors Gregg Wilhelm and Gerry LaFemina. The anthology is the first book in the CityLit Press Lo-fi Poetry Series. Free admission.

Spit Dat! Open Mic

Thursday, July 16^th at 9:00 pm

ECAC, 2^nd floor

733 Euclid Street, NW

Washington D.C. 20001

http://spitdat.wix.com/dc

Spit Dat! is a weekly open mic held every Thursday hosted by Drew “Droopy” Anderson and Dwayne B. $1 cover charge.

Thursday Open Mic hosted by DJ Tao

Thursday, August 6^th from 9:00 pm-11:00 pm

Busboys and Poets (Hyattsville location)

5331 Baltimore Avenue

Hyattsville, MD 20781

http://www.busboysandpoets.com/events/event/thursday-open-mic-hosted-by-dj-tao4236

Busboys and Poets Hyattsville location hosts a weekly Thursday Open Mic. Spoken word artist DJ Tao will be hosting this week’s evening of talent and entertainment. $5 cover charge.

New in the Book Gallery

By Sunil Freeman

It’s hard to overestimate the important role literary journals play for authors and all of us who enjoy good writing. For people just starting to publish, having work accepted by editors offers significant validation. And when the journal appears, whether in print or online, writers begin to reach a broader audience, beyond the people they may know in a writing group or audience members in the many open mic readings around town. 

For readers, journals give an opportunity to hear new voices, to check out, in the immortal words of DC native Marvin Gaye, “What’s going on.” Poet Marilyn Hacker could be speaking for many of us when she tells of her appreciation: “I've been an inveterate reader of literary magazines since I was a teenager. There are always discoveries. You're sitting in your easy chair, reading; you realize you've read a story or a group of poems four times, and you know, Yes, I want to go farther with this writer.”

If you’re looking for where to submit your work, please take advantage of the literary journals in our book gallery. Feel free to browse or to purchase copies, and don’t forget that members get a 30% discount on books and journals. There’s something for everybody, whether you’re sending out work now, or just looking for good new writing. Here’s a brief glimpse at a few of the journals now on the shelves.

Poetry includes poems by Yusef Komunyakaa, Lawrence Ferlinghetti, Victoria Chang, Stephen Dunn, and Stanley Plumly. Plumly’s poem, “Variation on a Line from Elizabeth Bishop’s ‘Five Flights Up,’” is one he read at our program celebrating publication of the recent Poems in Medicine anthology edited by Michael Salcman. In the back of the journal Rebecca Hazelton reviews Joanne Diaz’s My Favorite Tyrants. Some of you may recall that we were fortunate to have Diaz read at the Center a few years ago after her selection as an Emerging Writer.

In the current issue of Field, poet Thomas Lux pictures Attila the Hun meeting Pope Leo I. Elsewhere in the journal, Sandra M. Gilbert offers an ekphrastic poem, “Gauguin, 'The Meal (The Bananas).'” As always, Field has several reviews of recent poetry collections. This issue includes Martha Collins’ review of Ailish Hopper’s Dark-Sky Society, and David Young’s review of Mark Strand’s Collected Poems. Young notes, regretfully, that his review was written, but had not yet been published, when Strand died.

Poet Lore, published by The Writer’s Center, is America’s oldest continuously published literary journal. Poets active in the local community are well represented in the current issue. They include Dan Vera, Maritza Rivera, Carlos Parada, Elizabeth Acevedo, Elizabeth Rees, Carmen Calatayud, Terence Winch, Heddy Reid, and Patricia Gray. We were also fortunate to partner with Letras Latinas, resulting in Pintura:Palabra, a portfolio of poems selected by Francisco Aragon. Poet Lore has always had an international outlook, with a particular interest in translation. This issue offers several of Maryam Ala Amjadi’s translations of Iranian poet Rira Abbasi.

Poets & Writers includes details on more than 65 contests for writers. This July/August issue has a very generous feature in which well-established writers introduce the summer’s best debut novelists. Several authors are interviewed in this section. Elliott Holt and Julia Pierpont discuss her debut novel, Among the Ten Thousand Things. Elsewhere, Tayari Jones interviews Angela Flournoy, author of The Turner House. Check out the issue for comments, and insightful conversations between several other novelists.

Gulf Coast always offers a nice combination of poetry, fiction, and creative nonfiction. The current issue includes a long section in which Natalie Diaz, Tarfia Faizullah, David Tomas Martinez, Roger Reeves, and Alan Shapiro talk about poetry and identity in America. It’s a very stimulating conversation, well worth reading.

That’s just a brief overview of some of what we have on the shelves right now. Please stop by and check out these and the many others journals.

Weekly Spotlight on Literary Events: July 24th-July 30th

 David Madland – Hollowed Out: Why the Economy Doesn’t Work Without a Strong Middle Class

Friday, July 24^th at 7:00 pm

Politics & Prose Bookstore and Coffeehouse

5015 Connecticut Ave. NW,

Washington, D.C. 20008

http://www.politics-prose.com/event/book/david-madland-hollowed-out-why-economy-doesnt-work-without-strong-middle-class

Author David Maland will be at Politics & Prose Bookstore and Coffeehouse to discuss his book Hollowed Out: Why the Economy Doesn’t Work Without a Strong Middle Class. He will converse with editor in chief of Democracy and special correspondent for Newsweek/The Daily Beast, Michael Tomasky.

The D.C. Poetry Project Monthly Writers Workshop and Open Mic Poetry Master Class

Saturday, July 25^th at 11:00 am

Watha T. Daniel-Shaw Library

1630 7^th St NW,

Washington, D.C. 20001

http://www.meetup.com/DC-Poetry-Project/events/223447326/

The D.C. Poetry Project presents the Monthly Writers Workshop and Open Mic Poetry Master Class on the fourth Saturday of every month. Poets and spoken word artists are welcome to attend this program, which has been nicknamed “Half and Half Saturday.” The first half of the program features a writer’s workshop. The second half of the day features the Open Mic Poetry Master Class which focuses of performing and reciting poetry.

Elspeth Cameron Ritchie – Women at War

Saturday, July 25^th at 1:00 pm

Politics & Prose Bookstore and Coffeehouse

5015 Connecticut Ave. NW,

Washington, D.C. 20008

http://www.politics-prose.com/event/book/elspeth-cameron-ritchie-women-war

Co-author and editor of Women at War, Elspeth Cameron Ritchie will be at Politics & Prose Bookstore and Coffeehouse to discuss her book and women’s experience in the military.

Robert W. Doubek – Creating the Vietnam Veterans Memorial: The Inside Story

Saturday, July 25^th at 3:30 pm

Politics & Prose Bookstore and Coffeehouse

5015 Connecticut Ave. NW,

Washington, D.C. 20008

http://www.politics-prose.com/event/book/robert-w-doubek-creating-vietnam-veterans-memorial-inside-story

Author Robert W. Doubek will be at Politics & Prose Bookstore and Coffeehouse to discuss his book Creating the Vietnam Veterans Memorial: The Inside Story and examine the history behind Maya Lin’s memorial.

Barry Svrluga – The Grind: Inside Baseball’s Endless Season

Saturday, July 25^th at 6:00 pm

Politics & Prose Bookstore and Coffeehouse

5015 Connecticut Ave. NW,

Washington, D.C. 20008

http://www.politics-prose.com/event/book/barry-svrluga-grind-inside-baseballs-endless-season

Barry Svrluga, author of The Grind: Inside Baseball’s Endless Season, will be at Politics & Prose Bookstore and Coffeehouse to discuss his book, which expands on Svrluga’s earlier reporting as a Washington Post sportswriter. 

Genevieve Lester --  When Should State Secrets Stay Secret?: Accountability, Democratic Governance, and Intelligence

Sunday, July 26^th at 1:00 pm

Politics & Prose Bookstore and Coffeehouse

5015 Connecticut Ave. NW,

Washington, D.C. 20008

http://www.politics-prose.com/event/book/genevieve-lester-when-should-state-secrets-stay-secret-accountability-democratic

Author Genevieve Lester will be at Politics & Prose Bookstore and Coffeehouse to discuss government oversight and secrets and her new book When Should State Secrets Stay Secret?: Accountability, Democratic Governance, and Intelligence.

The Federal Poets Reading

Sunday, July 26^th from 2:00 pm-4:00 pm

The Writer’s Center

4508 Walsh St.

Bethesda, MD 20815

http://www.writer.org/page.aspx?pid=299&cid=1&ceid=1650&cerid=0&cdt=7%2f26%2f2015

The Writer’s Center hosts a weekly reading each Sunday. This Sunday, The Writer’s Center presents a reading by members of The Federal Poets. Readers include Jacqueline Jules, Michael H. Levin, Judith McComb, and Donald Illich. The program will be followed by a reception. Free admission.

The Joaquin Miller Poetry Series, Jo Pitkin and Miles Waggener

Sunday, July 26^th at 3:00 pm

Rock Creek Nature Center

5200 Glover Road, NW

Washington, D.C. 20015

http://wordworksbooks.org/miller_cabin.html#schedule

Poet Jo Pitkin and poet Miles Waggener will be reading at the weekly Joaquin Miller Poetry Series. If you wish to share your work, you can sign up for open readings at 2:45 pm.

Thomas Mann – The Oxford Guide to Library Research

Sunday, July 26^th at 5:00 pm

Politics & Prose Bookstore and Coffeehouse

5015 Connecticut Ave. NW,

Washington, D.C. 20008

http://www.politics-prose.com/event/book/thomas-mann-oxford-guide-to-library-research

Thomas Mann, a Library of Congress reference librarian and author of The Oxford Guide to Library Research, will be at Politics & Prose Bookstore and Coffeehouse to discuss his book and library research.

Naomi Jackson – Star Side of Bird Hill

Monday, July 27^th from 6:30-8:30 pm

Busboys and Poets (14^th & V location)

2021 14^th St, NW

Washington, D.C. 20009

http://www.busboysandpoets.com/events/event/naomi-jackson-star-side-of-bird-hill

Politics & Prose at Busboys and Poets presents a reading with author Naomi Jackson. Jackson will be reading from her most recent novel, Star Side of Bird Hill.

William Finnegan – Barbarian Days: A Surfing Life

Monday, July 27^th at 7:00 pm

Politics & Prose Bookstore and Coffeehouse

5015 Connecticut Ave. NW,

Washington, D.C. 20008

http://www.politics-prose.com/event/book/william-finnegan-barbarian-days-surfing-life

Politics & Prose Bookstore and Coffeehouse presents a discussion with William Finnegan about his book Barbarian Days: A Surfing Life.

Monday Night Open Mic Poetry hosted by Shelly Bell

Monday, July 27^th from 8:00 pm-10:00 pm

Busboys and Poets (Shirlington location)

4251 South Campbell Avenue

Arlington, VA 22206

http://www.busboysandpoets.com/events/event/monday-night-open-mic-poetry-hosted-by-shelly-bell3663

Busboys and Poets Shirlington location’s weekly Monday night open mic features two hours of entertainment from rookie and professional performers alike. This weeks open mic will be hosted by performance poet, songwriter, and author Shelly Bell. $5 cover charge. 

Monday Night Open Mic hosted by Drew Law

Monday, July 27^th 9:00 pm-11:00 pm

Busboys and Poets (Brookland location)

625 Monroe St NE

Washington, D.C. 20017

http://www.busboysandpoets.com/events/event/monday-night-open-mic-hosted-by-drew-law2946

Busboys and Poets Brookland location’s weekly Monday night open mic invites local poets and performers to take the stage for a night of entertainment hosted by poet and performer Drew Law. $5 cover charge.

826DC and Upshur Books present a Modern Mythology Workshop

Tuesday, July 28^th at 10:00 am

Upshur Street Books

827 Upshur Street NW,

Washington, D.C. 20011

https://www.facebook.com/events/763646170414607/

826DC and Upshur Books present a Modern Mythology Workshop in which students, aged 6-12, are invited to craft their own myth stories. This workshop is free.

Layne Mosler – Driving Hungry: A Memoir

Tuesday, July 28^th at 7:00 pm

Politics & Prose Bookstore and Coffeehouse

5015 Connecticut Ave. NW,

Washington, D.C. 20008

http://www.politics-prose.com/event/book/layne-mosler-driving-hungry-memoir

Layne Mosler will be at Politics & Prose Bookstore and Coffeehouse to discuss her recently released memoir, Driving Hungry.

Beltway Poetry Slam

Tuesday, July 28^th from 8:30-11:00 pm

Busboys and Poets (Brookland location)

625 Monroe St NE

Washington, D.C. 20017

http://www.busboysandpoets.com/events/event/busboys-and-poets-beltwayslamdc-present-the-beltway-poetry-slam1650

Beltway Poetry and Busboys and Poets host their monthly poetry slam the last Tuesday of every month. The event is open to writers from the D.C., VA, and MD area. Each open slam is two rounds. Those wishing to participate in the slam must arrive by 7:30 pm. $15 cover charge.

Tuesday Night Open Mic hosted by Gowri K.

Tuesday, July 28^th from 9:00 pm-10:00 pm

Busboys and Poets (14^th & V Location)

2021 14^th St, NW

Washington, D.C. 20009

http://www.busboysandpoets.com/events/event/tuesday-night-open-mic-hosted-by-gowri-k5268

Busboys and Poets presents their Tuesday Night Open Mic at the 14^th and V location. This week’s open mic will be hosted by poet Gowri Koneswaran. $5 cover charge.

Enabling Acts: The Hidden Story of How the Americans with Disabilities Act Gave the Largest US Minority Its Rights

Wednesday, July 29^th at 12:00 pm

National Archives

Constitution Avenue, NW, between 7^th and 9^th Streets

Washington, D.C. 20408

http://www.archivesfoundation.org/event/enabling-acts-hidden-story-americans-disabilities-act-gave-largest-us-minority-rights/

Author and professor Lennard Davis will be at the National Archives to discuss his book Enabling Acts: The Hidden Story of How the Americans with Disabilities Act Gave the Largest US Minority Its Rights and how the American With Disabilities Act became the model for most civil rights laws on an international level. The program will be followed by a book signing. Free admission.

Tamara Winfrey-Harris – Sisters Are Alright

Wednesday, July 29^th from 6:30 pm-8:30 pm

Busboys and Poets (14^th & V location)

2021 14^th St, NW

Washington, D.C. 20009

http://www.busboysandpoets.com/events/event/tamara-winfrey-harris-sisters-are-alright

Politics & Prose at Busboys and Poets presents a reading with Tamara Winfrey-Harris, author of Sisters Are Alright.

Sir Richard Burton, Victorian Rebel Explorer: Evening Program

Wednesday, July 29^th at 6:45 pm

Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden

Independence Avenue and 7^th Street, SW

Washington, D.C. 20560

http://smithsonianassociates.org/ticketing/tickets/reserve.aspx?ID=231955&utm_source=CAGW&utm_medium=OAnonSI&utm_content=cagwEVMay2015&utm_campaign=CAGW&tmssource=206718

The Smithsonian Associates presents a program with biographer Dane Kennedy as he discusses Sir Richard Burton, the Victorian-era explorer. Tickets for this event are $30-$40.

Book Hill Talks: ‘Gutenberg in the Cyberstorm’ Screening and Discussion

Wednesday, July 29^th at 7:00 pm

Georgetown Library

3260 R St. NW

Washington, D.C. 20007

https://dclibrary.org/node/49474

What does the future hold for books? Booksellers? And (most importantly) libraries? Stop by the Georgetown Neighborhood library for a screening the Deutsche Velle TV Arts 21 short doc Gutenberg in the Cyberstorm (26 min), followed by open discussion.

Paula McLain – Circling the Sun

Wednesday, July 29^th at 7:00 pm

Politics & Prose Bookstore and Coffeehouse

5015 Connecticut Ave. NW,

Washington, D.C. 20008

http://www.politics-prose.com/event/book/paula-mclain-circling-sun

Author Paula McLain will be at Politics & Prose Bookstore and Coffeehouse to discuss her new novel Circling the Sun, in which she examines the personal life of the first woman to fly solo east to west across the Atlantic Ocean, Beryl Markham.

Reading with Robert Doubek for Creating the Vietnam Veterans Memorial

Wednesday, July 29^th at 7:00 pm

Upshur Street Books

827 Upshur Street NW,

Washington, D.C. 20011

https://www.facebook.com/events/381437422052607/

Robert Doubek will be at Upshur Street Books to discuss the details behind the Vietnam Veterans Memorial and his book Creating the Vietnam Veterans Memorial: The Inside Story. Doubek is an attorney and former Air Force officer.

The DC Poetry Project Blogtalk Radio Show Presents: Poets on Fire Live!

Wednesday, July 29^th at 8:00 pm

Blogtalk Radio

http://www.meetup.com/DC-Poetry-Project/events/bsprhlytkblb/

Poets on Fire is a weekly open mic call-show brought to you by the DC Poetry Project. Every Wednesday night you can tune in or join the show, which is open to poets, spoken word artists, and other writers. The free call-in number is (646)-716-8754.

Wednesday Night Open Mic

Wednesday, July 29^th from 9:00 pm-11:00 pm

Busboys and Poets (5^th & K Location)

1025 5^th Street NW

Washington, D.C. 20001

http://www.busboysandpoets.com/events/event/wednesday-night-open-mic264

Busboys and Poets 5^th & K location presents a night for entertainment or performance at the Wednesday Night Open Mic. $5 cover charge.

Reading with Christopher Mannino for School of Deaths

Thursday, July 30^th at 4:00 pm

Upshur Street Books

827 Upshur Street NW,

Washington, D.C. 20011

https://www.facebook.com/events/104799073198043/

Upshur Street Books present a reading with Christopher Mannino, author of Schools of Deaths, The Schythe Weilder’s Secret, Book 1.

Tim Weiner – One Man Against the World: The Tragedy of Richard Nixon

Thursday, July 30^th at 7:00 pm

Politics & Prose Coffeehouse and Bookstore

5015 Connecticut Ave. NW,

Washington, D.C. 20008

http://www.politics-prose.com/event/book/tim-weiner-one-man-against-world-tragedy-of-richard-nixon

Politics & Prose Bookstore and Coffeehouse presents a discussion with author Tim Wiener about the fall of Richard Nixon and Wiener’s new book, One Man Against the World: The Tragedy of Richard Nixon.

For Sizakele Performance + Book Release: 14 Years in the Making

Thursday, July 30^th from 7:00 pm-9:00 pm

Busboys and Poets (5^th & K location)

1025 5^th Street NW

Washington, D.C. 20001

http://www.busboysandpoets.com/events/event/for-sizakele-performance-book-release-14-years-in-the-making

Makers Lab and ZAMI at Busboys and Poets 5^th & K location presents a celebration of the release of Yvonne Fly Onakeme Etaghene’s new book For Sizakele, which was in the works for the past 14 years. She will perform her poetry along with doing a Q&A and book signing.

Spit Dat! Open Mic

Thursday, July 30^th at 9:00 pm

ECAC, 2^nd floor

733 Euclid Street, NW

Washington D.C. 20001

http://spitdat.wix.com/dc

Spit Dat! is a weekly open mic held every Thursday hosted by Drew “Droopy” Anderson and Dwayne B. $1 cover charge.