# Event Details - **Event Name**: 5th Thursday Open Mic | Columbia, MD: Hosted by DJ Tao - **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 29 Oct, 2026 at 08:00 pm – Thu, 29 Oct, 2026 at 10:00 pm (-04:00) - **Event Description**: Busboys and Poets' Columbia Location open mic—and you are invited!About this EventCome join us for our Open Mic! For two hours, audiences can expect a diverse chorus of voices and a vast array of professional spoken word performers, open mic rookies, and musicians. Expect to be moved, expect a packed house, expect the unexpected, but above all come with an open mind and ear.$ 5.00 + Tax and fees online. $8.00 (tax and fees included) at the door !HOSTED BY DJ TAOWhether freestyle or written, DJ Tao is a word in motion.DJ Tao began his career as a spoken word artist in the Washington, DC area. After extensive experience performing locally, he decided to expand his audience. He took his act on the road, touring America’s colleges with a duet called “The Pen and Paper”. Since then, he has performed on countless stages throughout the East Coast. This seasoned writer has also released several studio projects featuring his work.Since 2010, he has hosted open mics at Busboys and Poets in their Shirlington and Hyattsville locations as well as Eggspress Yourself in Silver Spring. In addition to open mics, he has hosted a recurring event called The “W” Word. This fundraiser incorporates poetry and panel discussions in order to explore ways that white people can get more involved in antiracism. https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events2/banners/f9957160-bfe6-11f1-b7bb-7f2ea2efbfad-rimg-w740-h740-dc080808-gmir.jpg - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/columbia/5th-thursday-open-mic-columbia-md-hosted-by-dj-tao/100001980751513096 - **Event Categories**: open-mic, art, literary-art, entertainment, performances, music, spoken-word, business, nonprofit - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Duration: 2 hours - Location: Busboys and Poets Columbia - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 7.56, max: 7.56, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Columbia - **state**: MD - **country**: United States - **location**: Busboys and Poets Columbia - **lat**: 39.2057675 - **long**: -76.86240289999999 - **full address**: Busboys and Poets Columbia, 6251Mango Tree Road, Columbia, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: 5th Thursday Open Mic | Columbia, MD: Hosted by DJ Tao - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/789a22002d56a1d8fc941e4ccef157797f42a56b03331ff76d5d5a474a2d906f-rimg-w1200-h600-dc301904-gmir.jpg?v=1768761125 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is 5th Thursday Open Mic | Columbia, MD: Hosted by DJ Tao being held? - **A:** 5th Thursday Open Mic | Columbia, MD: Hosted by DJ Tao takes place on Thu, 29 Oct, 2026 at 08:00 pm to Thu, 29 Oct, 2026 at 10:00 pm at Busboys and Poets Columbia, 6251Mango Tree Road, Columbia, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing 5th Thursday Open Mic | Columbia, MD: Hosted by DJ Tao? - **A:** 5th Thursday Open Mic | Columbia, MD: Hosted by DJ Tao is organized by Busboys and Poets. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** 5th Thursday Open Mic | Columbia, MD: Hosted by DJ Tao is ideal for aspiring performers, spoken word artists, budding comedians, and audiences who love discovering raw, unpolished talent in an intimate and supportive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Columbia, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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