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.

Host Charity Blackwell the D.O.P.E (Director of Poetry Events) at Busboys and Poets and the Senior Advisor for Arts and Culture at DC SCORES.She is a spoken-word artist, poet, emcee, motivational speaker, activist, and teacher who hails from South Carolina and now calls Washington, DC, home.

$5 cover. Wristbands are available for purchase online at midnight and in the restaurant starting at 10 a.m. No refunds. Ticket purchase limit of four per person. Guests must have their wristbands (tickets) on upon entering the event.

Seating is available on a first come, first seated basis. No saved or reserved seats are allowed. Failure to check in within 30 minutes of advertised start time may result in forfeiture of seats. Sorry, no refunds.

Hosted by Busboys and Poets, 2021 14th St., NW, Washington, DC. Learn more here.