Name: 1st Fridays Open Mic | Anacostia| Hosted By DJ Art.Is
Start: 2026-06-05T19:00:00-04:00
End: 2026-06-05T21:00:00-04:00
Location: Busboys and Poets

1st Fridays Open Mic | Anacostia| Hosted By DJ Art.Is

Busboys and Poets is a community where racial and cultural connections are consciously uplifted... a place to take a deliberate pause and feed your mind, body and soul... a space for art, culture and politics to intentioanally collide... we believe that by creating such a space we can inspire social change and begin to transform our community and the world.

Busboys and Poets

🎤 First Fridays Open Mic – Anacostia Edition Hosted by DJ ART.IS Presented by Busboys and PoetryStart your month off right with First Fridays Open Mic at Busboys and Poets Anacostia! For two hours, audiences can expect a diverse chorus of voices and a vast array of professional spoken word performers, open mic rookies, and musicians—with a different host bringing the vibes each week.Expect to be moved. Expect a packed house. Expect the unexpected. But above all, come with an open mind and ear.🕖 Time: 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM 📍 Location: Busboys and Poets – 2004 Martin Luther King Jr Ave SE, Washington, DC 🎟️ Tickets: $5.00 + tax/fees online | $8.00 (tax and fees included) at the door 🧾 Wristbands: Available online at midnight and in the restaurant starting at 10:00 AM. No refunds. Limit 4 tickets per person.👀 Seating is first come, first served. No saved or reserved seats. Guests must have their wristbands (tickets) on upon entering the event. Failure to check in within 30 minutes of advertised start time may result in forfeiture of seats.About the Host – DJ ART.IS Known for having a unique ear for melodies and lyrics, DJ ART.IS creates an unforgettable experience for every audience. With an ability to turn listeners into fans of both the Artist and the DJ, his sets are more than music—they’re full-on vibes.After stepping out from behind the turntables in 2018 to share his poetry, DJ ART.IS has since developed a dynamic presence that bridges sound, rhythm, and spoken word. Whether it’s R&amp;B, Hip-Hop, Oldies, Top 40, or Soul, his creative versatility guarantees a night you won’t forget.

1st Fridays Open Mic | Anacostia| Hosted By DJ Art.Is

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