# Event Details - **Event Name**: Summer Soul FLO with Marcus Johnson at Busboys & Poets Shirlington - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 01 Aug, 2026 at 07:00 pm – Sat, 01 Aug, 2026 at 09:00 pm - **Event Description**: Summer Soul FLO at Busboys & Poets Shirlington! An evening of smooth jazz, soul, and connection with Marcus Johnson.About this EventStep into an evening of rhythm, romance, connection, and pure summer energy as Billboard chart-topping jazz artist Marcus Johnson brings his signature FLO vibe to the Robeson Room at Busboys and Poets Shirlington.This isn’t just a concert — it’s a summer lifestyle experience.Join Marcus for an intimate evening filled with soulful grooves, urban jazz, funk, Latin rhythms, and the kind of musical escape that helps you slow down, breathe deeper, and reconnect with yourself and the people around you. Whether you’re unwinding after work, enjoying date night, meeting friends, or simply looking for a place to catch a vibe, this evening is designed to help you flow into the weekend the right way.Expect incredible musicianship, warm energy, good people, and the unmistakable atmosphere that has made the Marcus Johnson FLO Experience one of the most talked-about independent jazz experiences around the country.Come early. Grab your favorite drink. Settle in. And let the music take you where you need to go.Tickets:General Admission — $45 — Doors open 30 minutes before showtime• Entry to the live performance• Open seatingVIP Experience — $70• Early entry — admission 1 hour before the performance begins• Priority seating in front of the velvet rope• FLO Giveaway Bag (book or CD)• 20% off all merchandise — CDs, candles, posters, and books• Exclusive Meet & Greet with Marcus Johnson• Special FLO Experience GiftEvent Details? Busboys and Poets Shirlington – Robeson Room? Saturday, August 1? Showtime: 7:00 PMMusic • Vibes • Connection • Summer Escape#MarcusJohnson #FLOExperience #BusboysAndPoets #SummerSoul #JazzNight #ForTheLoveOf #Shirlington #JazzLifestyle #LiveJazz #DateNightVibes #SummerVibes #SoulfulEscape #JazzGroove #FLOLifestyle - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/arlington/summer-soul-flo-with-marcus-johnson-at-busboys-and-poets-shirlington/100001992599196837 - **Event Categories**: art, music, literary-art, entertainment, concerts, meetups, live-music, jazz - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Duration: 2 hours - Location: Busboys And Poets - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 49.87, max: 76.54, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Arlington - **state**: VA - **country**: United States - **location**: Busboys And Poets - **lat**: 38.8413075 - **long**: -77.0895182 - **full address**: Busboys And Poets, 4251 Campbell Avenue, Arlington, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Summer Soul FLO with Marcus Johnson at Busboys & Poets Shirlington - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/ed1901dc0b9919bfd10ed79bfd621e89efde934f23d4f4dcce3429c235aa101b-rimg-w1200-h1499-dc2d2c30-gmir.jpg?v=1782426669 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Summer Soul FLO with Marcus Johnson at Busboys & Poets Shirlington being held? - **A:** Summer Soul FLO with Marcus Johnson at Busboys & Poets Shirlington takes place on Sat, 01 Aug, 2026 at 07:00 pm to Sat, 01 Aug, 2026 at 09:00 pm at Busboys And Poets, 4251 Campbell Avenue, Arlington, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing Summer Soul FLO with Marcus Johnson at Busboys & Poets Shirlington? - **A:** Summer Soul FLO with Marcus Johnson at Busboys & Poets Shirlington is organized by Marcus Johnson+FLO Brands. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Summer Soul FLO with Marcus Johnson at Busboys & Poets Shirlington is ideal for live music fans, concert-goers, and anyone who enjoys unforgettable performances from their favorite artists in an electric live atmosphere. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Arlington, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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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." } ] } ] ```