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! *** 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.