
Join Busboys and Poets and Capital Pride for the annual Women’s Spoken Word FULL-STORE pride event. This year we’re taking it to the next level with a DJ, open mic, and burlesque!
For 2 hours the mic will be open to women-identified folks of all backgrounds to share their story through words. Audience can expect a diverse chorus of voices, and an array of professional spoken word performers, open mic rookies, and acoustic musical performances.
Spoken Word Host/MC: Charity Joyce Blackwell
Burlesque Performances by: Eva Mystique, Queen Nefertittie and DC Gurly Show
Live Music: Ayes Cold
To accommodate as many beautiful folks as we possibly can we’re making this a FULL-STORE event at Busboys and Poets – 5th & K.
Date: Monday, June 5, 2017
Doors open at 7:30pm (Seating is first come, first served.)
Showtime: 8pm-10pm
Location: Busboys and Poets, 1025 5th Street NW, Washington, DC 20001
Tickets: $10 (Proceeds benefit Capital Pride Alliance)
Busboys and Poets’ full food and drink menu will be available throughout the event.
*Pride-themed drink specials*
This space is open to ALL, we welcome all gender identities and especially encourage our transwomen and cis-women community to share their words on the mic.