Thursday, August 13, 2015

Weekly Spotlight on Literary Events: August 14th-August 20th



Grace Cavalieri- Life Upon the Wicked Stage
Friday, August 14th at 7:00 pm
Politics & Prose Bookstore and Coffeehouse
5015 Connecticut Ave. NW
Washington, D.C. 20008

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Politics & Prose Bookstore and Coffeehouse presents a discussion with author Grace Cavalieri about her memoir Life Upon the Wicked Stage.

11th Hour Poetry Slam Hosted by 2Deep the Poetess
Friday, August 14th from 11:00 pm-1:00 am
Busboys and Poets (14th & V location)
2021 14th St, NW
Washington, D.C. 20009

Busboys and Poets presents the 11th Hour Poetry Slam, a late night slam poetry competition hosted by 2Deep the Poetess. The event will include two rounds and the audience will choose the winner. $5 cover charge.

Busboys and Poets Book Club in Shirlington
Saturday, August 15th from 9:00 am-11:00 am
Busboys and Poets (Shirlington location)
4251 South Campbell Avenue
Arlington, VA 22206

The Busboys and Poets Shirlington location presents their monthly book club.

Youth Open Mic
Saturday, August 15th from 5:00 pm-7:00 pm
Busboys and Poets (5th & K location)
1025 5th Street NW
Washington, D.C. 20001

The Youth Open Mic is a monthly youth-focused and youth-led series featuring student writers, musicians, or actors from the D.C./Maryland/Virginia area. This event is presented by Busboys and Poets in partnership with D.C. Youth Slam Team and Split this Rock. Hosted by members of D.C. Youth Slam Team and coach Jonathan B. Tucker. $5 cover charge.

Art Opening
Saturday, August 15th from 6:00 pm-8:00 pm
The Writer’s Center
4508 Walsh Street,
Bethesda, MD 20815

The Writer’s Center presents the opening of the latest art exhibition in the Jane Fox Reading Room. The exhibit will include work from Venezuelan artist and performer David Camero and Indian painter Vatsala Menon. Mingle with the artists at this evening reception and enjoy a performance by David Camero. Free admission.

Richard Hoffman and May Rihani
Sunday, August 16th from 2:00 pm-4:00 pm
The Writer’s Center
4508 Walsh Street,
Bethesda, MD 20815

The Writer’s Center hosts a weekly Open Door reading each Sunday. This Sunday, The Writer’s Center presents a reading by writer Richard Hoffman, who reads from his most recent memoir Love & Fury, and May Rihani, author of Cultures Without Borders. The program will be followed with a reception and book signing. Free admission.

Sunday Kind of Love Open Mic Poetry
Sunday, August 16th from 5:00 pm-7:00 pm
Busboys and Poets (14th and V location)
2021 14th St, NW
Washington, D.C. 20009

The Sunday Kind of Love Open Mic Poetry is hosted on the 3rd Sunday of every month at the Busboys and Poets 14th and V location. The program includes two featured poets followed by an open mic segment. $5 cover charge.

Caroline Fredrickson – Under the Bus: How Working Women Are Being Run Over
Monday, August 17th at 7:00 pm
Politics & Prose Bookstore and Coffeehouse
5015 Connecticut Ave. NW
Washington, D.C. 20008

Author Caroline Frederickson will be at Politics & Prose Bookstore and Coffeehouse to discuss her book Under the Bus: How Working Women Are Being Run Over.

Let’s Meetup at Busboys and Poets: Brookland
Monday August 17th at 7:00 pm
Busboys and Poets (Brookland location)
625 Monroe St NE
Washington, D.C. 20007

The D.C. Poetry Project presents a meet-up at Busboys and Poets, Brookland.

Monday Night Open Mic hosted by Mary Bowman
Monday August 17th from 8:00 pm-10:00 pm
Busboys and Poets (Shirlington location)
4251 South Campbell Ave.
Arlington, VA 22206

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 performer Mary Bowman. $5 cover charge. 

Monday Night Open Mic hosted by Ayanna Gallant
Monday, August 17th from 9:00 pm-11:00 pm
Busboys and Poets (Brookland location)
625 Monroe St. NE
Washington, D.C. 20017

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 musician, poet, and educator Ayanna Gallant. $5 cover charge.

Roxane Dunbar-Ortiz – Indigenous Peoples’ History of the United States
Tuesday, August 18th from 6:30 pm-8:30 pm
Busboys and Poets (14th and V location)
2021 14th St. NW
Washington, D.C. 20009

A Politics & Prose event at Busboys and Poets, 14th & V, author Roxane Dunbar-Ortiz discusses her new book Indigenous Peoples’ History of the United States.

Robert Draper – Pope Francis and the New Vatican              
Tuesday, August 18th at 7:00 pm
Politics & Prose Bookstore and Coffeehouse
5015 Connecticut Ave. NW
Washington, D.C. 20008

Author Robert Draper will be at Politics & Prose Bookstore and Coffeehouse to discuss his book Pope Francis and the New Vatican.

The Inner Loop XVI
Tuesday, August 18th at 7:30 pm-10:00 pm
Johnny Pistolas
2333 18th St. NW
Washington, D.C. 20009

Johnny Pistolas hosts the Inner Loop Literary Reading Series.

Tuesday Night Open Mic hosted by Patrick Washington
Tuesday, August 18th from 9:00 pm-11:00 pm
Busboys and Poets (Takoma location)
235 Carroll St NW
Washington, D.C. 20012

Takoma’s Busboys and Poets hosts a weekly Tuesday Night Open Mic. This week’s will be hosted by poet and spoken word performer Patrick Washington. $5 cover charge.

Tuesday Night Open Mic hosted by Drew Anderson
Tuesday, August 18th from 9:00 pm-11:00 pm
Busboys and Poets (14th & V location)
2021 14th St. NW
Washington, D.C. 20009

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

Paul Downs – Boss Life
Wednesday, August 19th from 6:30 pm-8:30 pm
Busboys and Poets (Takoma location)
235 Carroll St. NW
Washington, D.C. 20012

Politics & Prose at Busboys and Poets presents a discussion with author Paul Downs about his new book, Boss Life: Surviving My Own Small Business.

James Symington – Heard and Overheard
Wednesday, August 19th at 7:00 pm
Politics & Prose Bookstore and Coffeehouse
5015 Connecticut Ave.
Washington, D.C. 20008

James Symington, author of Heard and Overheard, will be at Politics & Prose Bookstore and Coffeehouse.

Wednesday Night Open Mic Poetry hosted by Jonathan Tucker
Wednesday, August 19th from 9:00 pm-11:00 pm
Busboys and Poets (5th & K location)
1025 5th St. NW
Washington, D.C. 20001

Busboys and Poets 5th and K location presents the weekly Wednesday Night Open Mic. This week will be hosted by poet Jonathan Tucker. $5 cover charge.

Family Night Open Mic Poetry Hosted by Sistah Joy Alford
Thursday, August 20th from 6:00 pm-9:00 pm
Annie’s Art Gallery
5814 Allentown Way,
Camp Springs, MD 20748

Annie’s Art Gallery presents a night of poetry, music, and the arts at the Family Night Open Mic. The evening will be hosted by poet Sistah Joy Alford.

Rajia Hassib – In the Language of Miracles
Thursday, August 20th at 7:00 pm
Politics & Prose Bookstore and Coffeehouse
5015 Connecticut Ave. NW
Washington, D.C. 20008

Politics & Prose Bookstore and Coffeehouse presents an evening with Rajia Hassib, author of the novel In the Language of Miracles.

Romantic Romps: Sultry Summer Edition
Thursday, August 20th at 8:00 pm
Petworth Citizen, Reading Room
829 Upshur St. NW,
Washington, D.C. 20011

Upshur Street Books presents Romantic Romps, an evening of eating, carousing, and listening to serious, silly, or sultry stories. Write and share your story (submissions should be one to two single-spaced pages) or just bring a romance novel along and share a passage or two.

Spit Dat! Open Mic
Thursday, August 20th at 9:00 pm
ECAC, 2nd floor
733 Euclid Street, NW
Washington D.C. 20001

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

Thursday Night Open Mic hosted by Rebecca Dupas
Thursday, August 20th from 9:00 pm-11:00 pm
Busboys and Poets (Hyattsville location)
5331 Baltimore Ave.
Hyattsville, MD 20781

The Busboys and Poets Hyattsville location presents the weekly Thursday Night Open Mic hosted by poet Rebecca Dupas this week. $5 suggested donation.

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