Live! from Busboys and Poets hosted by MalPractice

A Busboys and Poets in-house series. LIVE! from Busboys is an open mic talent showcase that offers a platform for all performers, not just poets. Whether you are a musician, comedian, dancer, actor, magician or any other type of performer, we want to see what you got! Come out and showcase your talents!

Hosted by Malachi "MalPractice" Byrd

You won’t get five minutes into a conversation with Malachi Byrd, without hearing about Washington, D.C. An author, teacher, songwriter, and arts advocate from the district, Malachi believes superpowers exist in creative writing. An African-American Studies graduate from Princeton University, MalPractice gets his name from his commitment to mastering his crafts, and staying ready so he never has to get ready. If you follow performing arts in D.C., you’ve probably seen Practice rapping, laughing, and hugging everyone in the room. He often asks, art is made of healing properties, so why not use them

The sign-up list to perform opens at 8:45 pm.

$5.00 + Tax and fees online. $8.00 (tax and fees included) at the door

Tickets can be purchased online and in the restaurant starting at 10:00 AM on the day of the show. No refunds. Tickets will be sold at the door if available.

Guests must have their wristbands (tickets) on upon entering the event.

Seating is available on a first come, first seated basis. No saved or reserved seats are allowed. Failure to check in within 30 minutes of advertised start time may result in a forfeiture of seats.