Spoken Word To GoGo Open Mic April Events at Busboys and Poets

Gearing Up for the 2025 Spoken Word to Go-Go Championship with 3 OPEN MICS! Are you ready to bring your poetry to the beat of DC's signature sound? Art to Go-Go is calling all spoken word artists to step up and vibe with live go-go tracks at the Spoken Word to Go-Go Open Mic Series!

Three Open Mics. Three Locations. One Stage to Rule Them All.

• 4/16 – Busboys and Poets Columbia | Host: DJ Art.Is

• 4/23 – Busboys and Poets 450 K St | Host: Sir Harvey Fitz

• 4/30 – Busboys and Poets Takoma | Host: Dwayne B.

This is your chance to refine your performance, master the rhythm, and prep for Round 1 of the 2025 Spoken Word to Go-Go Championship on May 7th at Busboys and Poets Anacostia!

Open Mic Rules:

• Poems must be original and under 3 minutes

• No explicit language

• Custom tracks by The Experience Band & Show – for practice only!

Pick Your Track:

• Candy Crank

• Yes

• Holy

• Royalty

• Groove Me

What's at Stake?

• The Crystal Mic – the ultimate spoken word prize

• A recording session with The Experience Band & Show

• $2,500 cash prize

• The title of 2025 Spoken Word to Go-Go Champion