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August 2026
Excalibur Poetry // August 2026
Excalibur is the sword given to Arthur by the lady in the lake. It is the legendary sword used to defend against colonialism and oppression. Our guiding principles are the same. This is a place to wield your words against the forces that would rather see us dead.
SUNDAY, AUGUST 30TH
DOORS @ 6PM + SHOW @ 7PM
OPEN MIC LIST OPENS AT 6PM SHARP
NO COVER // FREE FUN
Lineup:
Scott Sigl
Ilyssa Goldsmith
Hosts:
C. R. Hooker
Lindsay Hargrave
Follow Excalibur Poetry on Instagram.
Philadelphia-based poet Ilyssa Goldsmith writes at the crossroads of myth, memory, and female desire. She is a professional educator pursuing a master’s in Secondary English Education with an ESL certificate. Ilyssa believes language can illuminate discovery, healing, and return. Letters on the Way Home is her second poetry collection.
Scott Sigl is a musician, poet, and teacher in the South Jersey/Philadelphia area. He has represented and coached Philadelphia multiple times at the National Poetry Slam, and Rowan University at the College National Slam. He was president of Rowan‘s poetry and hip-hop collective Lyrical Alliance for two years.
His poetry explores his unquenchable curiosity around spiritual ideas and the absurdity of human existence with a style ranging from emotionally raw to incredibly silly.
Scott has also been a working musician and private music instructor for over a decade. Come see his video game jazz show The Zelda Project Tuesday September 8th at Nostalgia Fishtown!
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What’s Up at TMoms:
• Sundays, All Day Long | if u didn’t get glitter in ur drink did you even craft sunday? Craft Sundays at TMoms every sunday, play both upstairs and downstairs. u heard me, both.
• Daily Happy Hour | $4 drafts every day from 4-6pm, everybody cheered!
• Daily Menu | Tattooed Mom will also be serving tasty eats and ice cold drinks all evening.
• Upstairs dining, bar access, and event entry is 21+ w/ valid ID.
• Accessibility at TMoms | Due to the construction of our historical building, Tattooed Mom is only partially accessible. Our event space is on the second floor, which is only accessible via a flight of stairs (20 steps, 3 feet wide, railing on the left side only). For more information, please visit our Accessibility page.
Find out more »September 2026
You Can’t Kill A Poet: Open Mic Night // September 2026
Hello, queer poets! We’re back at Tmoms for a very special OPEN MIC NIGHT!
Signups begin at 7:30, and slots are limited, so get there early! Come prepared to share a poem, hang out, and cheer on your fellow readers. We don’t do open mics often, so we’re especially excited to spend the night hearing from all of you. 
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 16TH
DOORS @ 7:30PM + SHOW @ 8PM
NO COVER // FREE FUN
Bring a poem. Bring a friend. Come bask in the queer feelings!
Follow You Can’t Kill A Poet on Instagram.
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What’s Up at TMoms:
• Wednesday, 4-10pm | they’re a smash hit for a reason. Smash Burgers (classic or vegan) every Wednesday for just $6!! u heard that right! + $3 PBR! RUN!!!
• Daily Happy Hour | $4 drafts every day from 4-6pm, everybody cheered!
• Daily Menu | Tattooed Mom will also be serving tasty eats and ice cold drinks all evening.
• Upstairs dining, bar access, and event entry is 21+ w/ valid ID.
• Accessibility at TMoms | Due to the construction of our historical building, Tattooed Mom is only partially accessible. Our event space is on the second floor, which is only accessible via a flight of stairs (20 steps, 3 feet wide, railing on the left side only). For more information, please visit our Accessibility page.
Find out more »Rutgers Camden Presents: A Night of Poetry and Prose
Current students from the Rutgers-Camden MFA Program will read from their works in progress, across all genres.
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 23RD
DOORS @ 6PM + READING @ 7PM
NO COVER // FREE FUN
Lineup:
Meghan Hernandez
Lauren Parks
Evan Saltare
Bronwen Everill
Owen Edwards
Char O’Dair-Gadler
Hannah Ratner
Follow Rutgers-Camden Writers House on Instagram.
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What’s Up at TMoms:
• Wednesday, 4-10pm | they’re a smash hit for a reason. Smash Burgers (classic or vegan) every Wednesday for just $6!! u heard that right! + $3 PBR! RUN!!!
• Daily Happy Hour | $4 drafts every day from 4-6pm, everybody cheered!
• Daily Menu | Tattooed Mom will also be serving tasty eats and ice cold drinks all evening.
• Upstairs dining, bar access, and event entry is 21+ w/ valid ID.
• Accessibility at TMoms | Due to the construction of our historical building, Tattooed Mom is only partially accessible. Our event space is on the second floor, which is only accessible via a flight of stairs (20 steps, 3 feet wide, railing on the left side only). For more information, please visit our Accessibility page.
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