# Event Details

- **Event Name**: 1st Fridays Open Mic | Anacostia| Hosted By DJ Art.Is
- **Event Start and End Date**: Tue, 21 Jan, 2025 at 07:00 pm – Fri, 04 Dec, 2026 at 09:00 pm (-05:00)
- **Event Description**: Friday NIGHT Open Mic!About this Event🎤 First Fridays Open Mic – Anacostia EditionHosted by DJ ART.ISPresented by Busboys and PoetryStart your month off right with First Fridays Open Mic at Busboys and Poets Anacostia! 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—with a different host bringing the vibes each week.Expect to be moved. Expect a packed house. Expect the unexpected. But above all, come with an open mind and ear.🕖 Time: 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM📍 Location: Busboys and Poets – 2004 Martin Luther King Jr Ave SE, Washington, DC🎟️ Tickets: $5.00 + tax/fees online | $8.00 (tax and fees included) at the door🧾 Wristbands: Available online at midnight and in the restaurant starting at 10:00 AM. No refunds. Limit 4 tickets per person.👀 Seating is first come, first served. No saved or reserved seats. Guests must have their wristbands (tickets) on upon entering the event. Failure to check in within 30 minutes of advertised start time may result in forfeiture of seats.About the Host – DJ ART.ISKnown for having a unique ear for melodies and lyrics, DJ ART.IS creates an unforgettable experience for every audience. With an ability to turn listeners into fans of both the Artist and the DJ, his sets are more than music—they’re full-on vibes.After stepping out from behind the turntables in 2018 to share his poetry, DJ ART.IS has since developed a dynamic presence that bridges sound, rhythm, and spoken word. Whether it’s R&B, Hip-Hop, Oldies, Top 40, or Soul, his creative versatility guarantees a night you won’t forget.  https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events10/banners/3c2b5900-bd16-11f1-8f98-6f91b752ec17-rimg-w740-h740-dc080808-gmir.jpg
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/washington/1st-fridays-open-mic-anacostia-hosted-by-dj-artis/100001054495627809
- **Event Categories**: open-mic, art, entertainment, literary-art, music, performances, spoken-word, dance, martin-luther-king-day
- **Slot details of has slots**: 
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 0
- **Event Highlights**: 
  - Duration: 2 hours
  - Location: Busboys and Poets
  - Languages: English

## Ticket Details

- **Ticket Price Range**: min: 7.56, max: 7.56, currency: USD

## Event venue details

- **city**: Washington
- **state**: DC
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Busboys and Poets
- **lat**: 38.8662958
- **long**: -76.9888603
- **full address**: Busboys and Poets, 2004 Martin Luther King Junior Avenue Southeast, Washington, United States

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is 1st Fridays Open Mic | Anacostia| Hosted By DJ Art.Is being held?
  - **A:** 1st Fridays Open Mic | Anacostia| Hosted By DJ Art.Is takes place on Tue, 21 Jan, 2025 at 07:00 pm to Fri, 04 Dec, 2026 at 09:00 pm at Busboys and Poets, 2004 Martin Luther King Junior Avenue Southeast, Washington, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing 1st Fridays Open Mic | Anacostia| Hosted By DJ Art.Is?
  - **A:** 1st Fridays Open Mic | Anacostia| Hosted By DJ Art.Is is organized by Busboys and Poets.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** 1st Fridays Open Mic | Anacostia| Hosted By DJ Art.Is 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 Washington, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If 1st Fridays Open Mic | Anacostia| Hosted By DJ Art.Is sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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