# Event Details - **Event Name**: 5th Tuesdays Open Mic | 14th and V | Hosted by: Charity Blackwell - **Event Start and End Date**: Tue, 30 Jun, 2026 at 08:00 pm – Tue, 30 Jun, 2026 at 10:00 pm (-04:00) - **Event Description**: TUESDAYS NIGHT OPEN MIC!!About this EventProof of vaccination is required.TUESDAY NIGHT OPEN MIC! A Busboys and  Poetry Event   For two hours audiences can expect a diverse chorus of voices and a vast array of professional spoken word performers, open mic rookies, musicians and a different host every week. HOSTED BY: CHARITY BLACKWELLCharity Blackwell the D.O.P.E (Director of Poetry Events) at Busboys and Poets and the Senior Advisor for Arts and Culture at DC SCORES.She is a spoken word artist, poet, emcee, motivational speaker, activist, and teacher who hails from South Carolina and now calls Washington, DC home. As a queer woman of color and daughter of a former NAACP president, Charity has always used her talents to uplift the LGBTQ and African American communities, as well as advocating for social justice, youth development, domestic violence awareness, and women’s rights. She’s performed on stages and media outlets near and far, including Lincoln Theater, The Kennedy Center, The Hirshhorn Museum, BBC News, Major League Soccer Network, TedxTysons, and more. Charity is a graduate of Trinity University in Washington, DC, where she earned a bachelor's and master's in communicationsWebsite: CharityBlackwell.comSocial: @CharityJoyceBlackwellFor the health & safety of our Tribe and the community, Busboys and Poets has implemented a proof of vaccination requirement for patrons at all of our locations in DC, Maryland and Virginia. Therefore, Busboys and Poets requires all guests attending events to be vaccinated. Attendees must provide proof of vaccination at check-in. Those with medical or religious exemptions must provide proof of exemption status.Masks must also be worn properly (covering nose and mouth) at all times inside of Busboys and Poets when not actively eating or drinking.         https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/2e2ac390-f49e-11f0-939d-8d7f4fe5e3ad-rimg-w686-h740-dcaba5a8-gmir.jpg - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/washington/5th-tuesdays-open-mic-|-14th-and-v-|-hosted-by-charity-blackwell/100001980749584327 - **Event Categories**: art, open-mic, literary-art, nonprofit, charities, entertainment, music, performances, health-wellness, spoken-word, theatre, lgbt-pride - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## 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**: 38.9179302 - **long**: -77.0316613 - **full address**: Busboys and Poets, 2021 14th Street Northwest, Washington, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: 5th Tuesdays Open Mic | 14th and V | Hosted by: Charity Blackwell - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/dc483c93daf43b32c23d8fdd5b1bf0803e7b16f9306d814a446e66f3c1604ff1-rimg-w1200-h600-dc301904-gmir.jpg?v=1768762098 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is 5th Tuesdays Open Mic | 14th and V | Hosted by: Charity Blackwell being held? - **A:** 5th Tuesdays Open Mic | 14th and V | Hosted by: Charity Blackwell takes place on Tue, 30 Jun, 2026 at 08:00 pm to Tue, 30 Jun, 2026 at 10:00 pm at Busboys and Poets, 2021 14th Street Northwest, Washington, United States. - **Q**: How much do tickets cost for 5th Tuesdays Open Mic | 14th and V | Hosted by: Charity Blackwell? - **A:** Tickets for 5th Tuesdays Open Mic | 14th and V | Hosted by: Charity Blackwell 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 5th Tuesdays Open Mic | 14th and V | Hosted by: Charity Blackwell? - **A:** 5th Tuesdays Open Mic | 14th and V | Hosted by: Charity Blackwell is organized by Busboys and Poets. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** 5th Tuesdays Open Mic | 14th and V | Hosted by: Charity Blackwell 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. 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