Below is a list of the Mad Poets Society events that feature readings and occur on a monthly basis. Feel free to reach out directly to the hosts of each series for more information.
First Wednesdays
1st Wednesday of every month, 7 PM
Community Arts Center 414 Plush Mill Road Wallingford PA 19086
Monthly featured readings followed by an open mic.
For more info contact Sibelan Forrester, sforres1@swarthmore.edu
Livin’ on Luck Poetry Series
2nd Tuesday of every month (no reading Dec/Jan), 7 PM
Barnaby’s West Chester 15 S. High Street West Chester PA 19382
Monthly featured readings followed by and open mic.
For more info contact Brooke Palma brooke_angela@hotmail.com
Poetry Aloud and Alive
4th Friday of every month (unless holiday conflict), 7:15
Mt. Airy Nexus 520 Carpenter Lane (Lower level) Philadelphia PA 19119 (temporary location)
Started in 2005, this series creates a warm and welcoming vibe that has folks wanting to come back every month. Events consist of featured poets followed by an open mic.
Hosted by Mike Cohen; Coordinated by Dave Worrell. For more info contact Dave Worrell, daveworrell13@yahoo.com
The Poetry Square (with Music) - Once a month (no event in August) on Saturday, 2-4 PM
Kia’s Cakes 16 S. Lansdowne Avenue, Lansdowne PA 19050
This series presents a unique blend of featured poets alongside featured musicians, followed by an open mic. For more info contact Richard Lord, canto.riccardo@gmail.com