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2025 SPOKEN WORD TO GO-GO CHAMPIONSHIP

The 2025 Spoken Word to Go-Go Championship is here! Over three nights this month, we will be joined by our amazing hosts for open mic nights, as we prepare for Round 1 of the competition on Wednesday, May 7, 2025.

The 2024 Spoken Word to Go-Go Champion

LEMONADE DREAM

ABOUT

“Lemonade Dream” is teen poet phenom turning heads throughout the DMV area. She has featured the stages of events such as DC’s Art All Night (sponsored by the mayor’s office), Prince George’s Parks and Recreation, Hyattsville Summer Fest, SE Community Art & Business Festival, Busboys & Poets, Youth Seminars, and even the steps of the iconic Lincoln Memorial. She’s also been featured on WKYS, WPGC, and multiple podcasts. Her poetry, is thought-provoking, provocative, and profound, grabbing the attention of listeners of all ages. Inspired by Nikki Giovanni and her social studies teacher Mr. Collins, Lemonade, at just 14 years old, has already created over 100 pieces of work and continues to cultivate her craft daily. She is currently in the process of creating her very first Children’s book she wishes to inspire others to follow their dreams a well. Recently, Lemonade launched her own clothing brand, Team Dream Apparel, offering purpose-driven apparel for dreamers, with her debut collection “I AM POET” reflecting her journey of self-discovery through poetry.

WATCH HER OPEN MIC PERFORMANCE BELOW

2025 SPOKEN WORD TO GO-GO CHAMPIONSHIPS SCHEDULE

All events located at Busboys and Poets

OPEN MICS

Columbia – w/ Host DJ Art.is

SATURDAY 04/16 8:00PM THRU 10:00PM

REGISTER HERE

450 K Street – w/ Host Sir Harvey Fitz

WEDNESDAY 04/23 8:00PM THRU 10:00PM

REGISTER HERE

Takoma – w/ Host Dwayne B

WEDNESDAY 04/30 8:00PM THRU 10:00PM

REGISTER HERE

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ROUND 1

ANACOSTIA

w/ Host Orville the Poet

WEDNESDAY 05/07 8:00PM THRU 10:00PM

SAVE THE DATE | REGISTRATION OPENING SOON…

PARTNERS