# Event Details

- **Event Name**: 1st Fridays Open Mic | Brookland | Host Dwayne B
- **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 03 Jan, 2025 at 09:00 pm – Fri, 04 Dec, 2026 at 11:00 pm (-05:00)
- **Event Description**: FRIDAY NIGHT OPEN MIC! A Busboys and Poetry Event For two hours audiences can expect a diverse chorus of voices!About this Event🎤 First Fridays Open Mic – Brookland EditionHosted by Dwayne BPresented by Busboys and PoetryClose out your Friday night with a dose of truth, rhythm, and raw expression at First Fridays Open Mic at Busboys and Poets Brookland. From poets and musicians to storytellers and first-timers, this stage is open to voices that move, challenge, and inspire.Expect a packed house. Expect to feel something. Expect the unexpected. But most importantly, come with an open mind and ear.🕘 Time: 9:00 PM – 10:00 PM📍 Location: Busboys and Poets – 625 Monroe St NE, 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. Limit 4 tickets per person. No refunds.👀 Seating is first come, first served. Wristbands must be worn upon entry. Guests not checked in within 30 minutes of showtime may forfeit their seats.About the Host – Dwayne B (aka “The Crochet Kingpin”)Dwayne B is a DC native and creative powerhouse—poet, activist, break-dancer, fashion designer, and longtime host of Spit Dat, DC’s longest-running open mic series. As a key member of the Busboys and Poets hosting team, he brings authenticity, artistry, and emotion to every stage.His performances have spanned SAGAfest Iceland, Woolly Mammoth Theater, and more. He earned the Best Haiku Award at the 2011 National Underground Spoken-Word Poetry Awards, and his spoken-word advocacy for HIV awareness has received national recognition from the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation, BBC America, Discovery Channel, and The Washington Post.Whether he's crocheting on the Metro or captivating a crowd on the mic, Dwayne’s ultimate goal is simple: to make you feel.  https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/95cbb330-e155-11f0-b8a6-8b8a7e1d2def-rimg-w740-h740-dc031a12-gmir.jpg
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/washington/1st-fridays-open-mic-|-brookland-|-host-dwayne-b/100001054439168939
- **Event Categories**: open-mic, art, literary-art, music, spoken-word, contests, fashion, entertainment
- **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**: 38.9321041
- **long**: -76.9974649
- **full address**: Busboys and Poets, 625 Monroe Street Northeast, Washington, United States

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is 1st Fridays Open Mic | Brookland | Host Dwayne B being held?
  - **A:** 1st Fridays Open Mic | Brookland | Host Dwayne B takes place on Fri, 03 Jan, 2025 at 09:00 pm to Fri, 04 Dec, 2026 at 11:00 pm at Busboys and Poets, 625 Monroe Street Northeast, Washington, United States.
- **Q**: How much do tickets cost for 1st Fridays Open Mic | Brookland | Host Dwayne B?
  - **A:** Tickets for 1st Fridays Open Mic | Brookland | Host Dwayne B are priced at USD 8 per person. Here's a full breakdown of available ticket types:Ticket TypePriceAvailabilityOpen Mic Night!USD 8 + USD 2 fee + USD 0 taxAvailable
- **Q**: Who is organizing 1st Fridays Open Mic | Brookland | Host Dwayne B?
  - **A:** 1st Fridays Open Mic | Brookland | Host Dwayne B is organized by Busboys and Poets.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** 1st Fridays Open Mic | Brookland | Host Dwayne B 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 | Brookland | Host Dwayne B sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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