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Busboys and Poets Shirlington Open Mic Hosted by Alexa Patrick

  • Busboys and Poets Shirlington 4251 Campbell Avenue Arlington, VA, 22206 United States (map)

For two hours, audiences can expect a diverse chorus of voices, and a vast array of professional spoken word performers, open mic rookies, musicians and a different host every week. Expect to be moved, expect a packed house, expect the unexpected, but above all come with an open mind and ear.

$8 cover. Wristbands are available for purchase online at midnight and in the restaurant starting at 10:00 AM. No refunds. Ticket purchase limit of 4 per person. 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 forfeiture of seats. Sorry, no refunds.

ABOUT THE FEATURE:

Kenny Carroll is a writer from DC. He was the 2017 DC Youth Poet Laureate, and in 2019 received the Thomas Lux Scholarship from Sarah Lawrence. His work has been featured in Split This Rock’s The Quarry, EcoTheo Review, and Beltway Quarterly, among others. He is a Watering Hole, Brooklyn Poets, and Obsidian fellow. And a 2023 Cave Canem Starshine and Clay fellow. You can find him online @Kennyc113.

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