PAST: Book Talks & Events this week at Busboys & Poets in DC, both locations!

The events below are listed in date order:

TUESDAY:

Politics: Tuesday, October 28 @ 5th & K, NW 7:00 PM
Amnesty International Local Volunteer Group 536 (Adams Morgan) presents The State of Human Rights in the United States.

Do Americans enjoy the full spectrum of human rights? Does our foreign policy promote or degrade human rights around the world? Join local members of Amnesty International and a panel of experts for a thought-provoking discussion on human rights in the U.S. Pose your own questions, enjoy complementary desserts, and meet folks passionate about human rights, both here and abroad! Featuring: Jumana Musa, Policy Director, Rights Working Group Folabi Olagbaju, Director, AI-USA Mid-Atlantic Regional Office. For more information, contact Jackie @ aiusa536@gmail.com.

Poetry: Tuesday, October 28 @ 14th & V, NW 9:00 PM
A Busboys and Poetry Event- Tuesday Night Open Mic!

Open mic wristbands will be sold all day starting at 10 AM in the bookstore until sold out. You may purchase up to 4 wristbands per person. Doors and Open Mic List opens at 8:15 PM. $4 admission. To ensure seating, please arrive early.

WEDNESDAY:

Politics: Wednesday, October 29 @ 14th & V, NW 6:00 PM
Obama Enviornmental Information Event.

In the early months of Barack Obama's presidential campaign, enviros were skeptical of his (now heavily qualified) support for coal-to-liquids technology and unvarnished enthusiasm for ethanol, but he earned their respect with his aggressive climate and energy plan. Learn more about his plan and view 3 short films. For more information contact Julie Dunn, 703 864-7770. This event is free and open to the public.

Poetry: Wednesday, October 29 @ 5th & K, NW 8:00 PM
A Busboys and Poetry Event - Open Mic Poetry!
Free and open to all. List opens at 7:45 PM.

Music: Wednesday, October 29 @14th & V, NW 9:00 PM
Hump Day Groovez.
Live musical performance featuring Sarah Fridrich (Busboys' Artist of the Month).
Note: This event has a $10 admission

THURSDAY:

Poetry: Thursday, October 30 @ 14th & V, NW 7:00 PM
OPEN MIC, HIP HOP AND POETRY CONCERT sponsored by Africa Action.

Africa Action is the oldest organization in the U.S. working on African affairs. Our mission is to change U.S. Africa relations to promote political, economic and social justice in Africa. We provide accessible information and analysis and we mobilize popular support for campaigns to achieve this mission.

SATURDAY:

Book Talk: Saturday, November 1 @14th & V, NW 4:00 PM

Editor Michelle Sewell (and contributors Lisa Joyner, JScale, Deesha Thomas, Tanisha Christie and Julieann Shargel) will read, discuss, and sign the new collection, Just Like A Girl: A Manifesto. Just Like A Girl is a rough and tumble, sassy, kick-ass travelogue through the bumpy, powerful, action-packed world of GIRL. A world where girls and women know how to pick themselves up and brush themselves off. These are the clever girls. The funny girls. The girls who know there is no sin in being born one. www.girlchildpress.com

Music: Saturday, November 1 @14th & V, NW 9:00 PM
Come chill out with PS24 for a little Halloween fun!

Costume Party! Dress up in your Halloween best for the show and you could be named PS24's next SUPERFAN and be featured in a future e-blast. So get that costume ready! Ease your financial worries--this show is FREE!

Film: Saturday, November 1 @ 5th & K, NW 11:00 PM
Focus In! Cinema for a conscious community. Screening of Beyond Elections: Redefining Democracy in the Americas.

From Venezuela's Communal Councils, to Brazil's Participatory Budgeting, from Constitutional Assemblies to grassroots movements, recuperated factories to cooperatives across the hemisphere. Beyond Elections is a journey, which takes us across the Americas, to attempt to answer one of the most important questions of our time: What is Democracy?

More info, including Shirlington, VA Busboys events (this location is not Metro accessible) at: www.busboysandpoets.com