PAST: Highlights this week from Busboys and Poets 14th & V and 5th & K St locations FRI, August 5th - MON, August 8th, Free - $10

Friday, August 5

"LIVE! from Busboys" Open Mic & Talent Showcase Hosted by Ne'a Posey 11 PM-1:30 AM :: 14th & V :: $5 Cover (cash only, at the door) "LIVE! from Busboys" takes place on the first Friday of every month and offers a platform for ALL PERFORMERS - not just poets! Whether you are a musician, comedian, dancer, actor/actress, magician, or any other type of performer - we want to see what you've got. The list to perform opens at 11 PM.

Saturday, August 6

MJ Music Camp Student Performance with Billboard Jazz Artist Marcus Johnson 5-7 PM :: 14th & V :: $10 (in advance) The MJ Music Camp presents a special student performance along with Billboard Jazz Artist, Marcus Johnson. Come out and support teens, from across the DC Metro region, who are talented musicians and vocalists. It's gonna be a blazin hot stage! Call: 1-855-466-5687 or go online to: www.camp4music.org.

Sunday, August 7

"A.C.T.O.R." (A Continuing Talk on Race) 5-7 PM :: 14th & V A Busboys and Poets Event! The A.C.T.O.R series is hosted by Busboys and Poets as a community service. This discussion series provides the opportunity for people to come together and speak openly and honestly about issues of race. The intent is that each person walks away from the discussion feeling something: challenged, educated, uncomfortable, enlightened, refreshed, reassured and hopefully inspired and moved to action! "A.C.T.O.R." takes place the first Sunday of every month at 14th & V with a new topic.

Monday, August 8

Science Cafe "The DNA you knew nothing about even though it is all about you" 6:30-8 PM :: 5th & K Science Cafe presents a discussion on "The DNA you knew nothing about even though it is all about you." Stephen Parker of the National Human Genome Research Institute has been bringing his expertise in molecular biology and bioinformatics into his bold explorations of DNA's enormous hidden landscapes. He is among a growing cadre of scientists who have been looking beyond genetic sequences to uncover how the rest of your DNA also orchestrates your life-long biological narrative.