Marcus Johnson’s Memorial Day Weekend FLO at Busboys and Poets 14th & V

Marcus Johnson“The Man Who Does Things that Make People Say He's Crazy!"Whether on the stage, in the classroom, in the community, or as a father, Marcus Johnson leaves a mark on those he encounters. Musician, Motivational Speaker, Entrepreneur, and Author, he is the consummate dreamer-doer. He believes that investing in the community and in one’s self is the best way to solve some of life’s most pressing questions: Why are we here? What is our purpose? In answering these questions for himself, Marcus has successfully navigated the realms of music, business, education, and entrepreneurship.Marcus spent his undergraduate years at Howard University and went on to earn his law degree and an MBA from Georgetown University. As a graduate student, he partnered with Black Entertainment Television (BET) founder Robert L. Johnson to start Marimelj Entertainment Group. This entity later became Three Keys Music, an independent record label that produced over 25 studio and live CDs from Marcus and several internationally acclaimed artists. He received an NAACP Image Award nomination for Jazz Album of the Year, and industry recognitions for several Top 10 placements on Billboard’s Contemporary Jazz chart.Marcus is the CEO and Founder of FLO (For the Love Of…) Brands and FLO Wine, a lifestyle company that combines his passion for music with his love of good wine. FLO Wine was named to the USA Today list of “10 Best Celebrity Wine Lines.” Marcus received the Young Entrepreneur of the Year by the U.S. Small Business Administration, and is an Entrepreneur in Residence with the Greater Washington Urban League.He currently teaches entrepreneurship at Howard University, and has taught business-related topics at Georgetown University's Center for Professional Development, Bowie State University, and Elmira College. His successes and failures have made him an insightful and dynamic motivational speaker and lecturer that engages audiences around the country at venues, including the Microsoft Small Business Weekly Conference, the AARP Life Reimagined Conference, U.S. Environment Protection Agency, American University, Black MBA Association, and Harvard Law School.His motivational and inspirational life-lessons caught the attention of the TED Talks series committee - and to date - Marcus has presented his tools to success at TEDxNYU and TEDxECUAD.Marcus first book titledFor the Love Of...was published nationally in March 2017 and dives deeper into these life lessons he learned while working to make his dreams a reality. The book quickly made the Amazon’s Best Seller’s List, making Marcus the “Top of his Game” in yet another market.

Marcus Johnson+FLO Brands

Memorial Day Weekend FLO with Marcus Johnson—live jazz, soulful vibes, cocktails, and summer energy at Busboys & Poets.

Busboys and Poets

Kick off Memorial Day Weekend with an unforgettable night of music, energy, and pure summer vibes with Billboard-charting jazz pianist and producer Marcus Johnson at Busboys and Poets.This isn’t just another night out — it’s a Memorial Day Weekend FLO. A celebration of great music, beautiful people, good energy, and the beginning of summer. Whether you’re coming to unwind after work, celebrate with friends, enjoy date night, or simply catch a vibe, Marcus Johnson brings the perfect soundtrack for the holiday weekend.Expect a dynamic mix of contemporary jazz, soulful grooves, funk, R&amp;B energy, and the signature FLO Lifestyle atmosphere that audiences around the country have come to love. The Langston Room transforms into a space filled with rhythm, connection, cocktails, laughter, and feel-good energy designed to help you relax and enjoy the moment.Spring and summer are about fun, connection, and creating memories — and Memorial Day Weekend FLO is all about exactly that.“Music • Wine • Candles • Vibes” Event DetailsDate: Friday, May 22, 2026 Time: 7:00 PM Venue: Busboys and Poets – Langston Room Location: 14th &amp; V, Washington, DC<h2>Tickets</h2><h3>General Admission — $45</h3><ul><li>Entry to the live performance</li><li>Open seating</li></ul><h3>VIP Experience — $70</h3><ul><li>Early entry access</li><li>Priority seating</li><li>Autographed Marcus Johnson CD</li><li>Exclusive FLO giveaways and VIP perks Live Performance by Marcus Johnson</li><li>Contemporary Jazz • Soul • Funk • R&amp;B</li></ul>Limited seating available. Advance ticket purchase strongly recommended.#MarcusJohnson #MemorialDayWeekendFLO #FLOExperience #ForTheLoveOf #BusboysAndPoets #WashingtonDC #MemorialDayWeekend #SummerVibes #HappyHourVibes #JazzNight #LiveJazz #DateNight #FLOLifestyle #ContemporaryJazz #JazzAndSoul #LiveMusicDC #GoodVibes #MusicWineCandles #DCEvents #SmoothJazz #NightOutDC #JazzLife #VibesOnVibes #SoulfulSounds #MusicAndLifestyle #SummerNights #inspiration #gratitude #happiness #motivation

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