Busboys and Poets - Takoma

The venue's own events list for this location, checked Aug 13, 2026, confirms a 4th-Friday Poetry Slam at 8:00 PM, with upcoming instances on Aug 28, Sep 25, Oct 23, and Nov 27, 2026 [s1]. A search found only older listings from 2018 to 2024 describing a $5 entry fee and structured rounds; whether the slam is open to anyone to sign up is not confirmed elsewhere beyond that older description.