PAST: HIGHLIGHTS: This Weekend! More Free and low-cost events at Busboys and Poets 14th & V and 5th & K locations FRI, June 14th - SUN, June 16th, Including Three Capturing Fire events this Weekend!

Events this week at Busboys and Poets DC locations
Two locations: Near the U St Metro at 14th & V and
near the Convention Center and Gallery Pl at 5th & K
All events are Free unless otherwise noted

Friday, June 14th

11th Hour Poetry Slam Hosted by 2Deep the Poetess
11:00pm - 1:00am
$5
An opportunity for poetry lovers to enjoy the competitive art of late-night performance poetry! Two rounds of poetry, with the audience choosing a winner.
14th & V

Saturday, June 15th

Youth Open Mic presented by Busboys and Poets
5:00pm - 7:00pm
$5
Monthly youth-focused and youth-led open mic where students - poets, singers, musicians and actors - can share their art in a supportive, progressive atmosphere.
5th & K 

HEARTBEAT
8:00pm - 9:30pm
Amplifying Israeli and Palestinian Youth Voices to Build Trust and Transform Conflict
5th & K  

Plus, Capturing Fire Events this Weekend - at 14th & V

Capturing Fire Welcoming Reception
Friday, June 14th
6:00pm - 8:00pm
$10, free with festival pass
DC Center presents the 6th annual Capturing Fire welcoming reception!

Capturing Fire Poetry Slam Party
Saturday, June 15th
11:00pm - 1:00am
$10, free with festival pass

Musical and Spoken Word Performers Celebrate A Hot Night

“Sunday Kind of Love” Open Mic
Sunday, June 16th
5:00pm - 7:00pm
$5
“Sunday Kind of Love” Open Mic Poetry features emerging and established poets from the Washington, D.C. area and around the nation. Each program includes one to two featured poets and an open mic segment.