Who are the poets?
Those who make with words
What is Phoenixville?
A town unafraid to change itself
Where are the poets of Phoenixville?
Alongside one another
This is virtual bulletin board for those interested in creating and attending poetry events in Phoenixville, PA.
Got a poetry workshop? Started a reading series? Hosting a study group? We’re happy to share it here!
Note: Events will be updated at the start of each month. Feel free to bring promotional materials to our monthly poetry gathering at Great American Pub every first Tuesday (see below) and we will add them by the end of the week.
Phoenixville Poetry Night
Every 1st Tuesday of the Month
Great American Pub
148 Bridge Street
Phoenixville, PA
7-9pm
An open conversation in poems, our gathering is just us sharing in what we love. Recitations, originals, writing prompts, and old favorites. The tables are covered in books, but there's always room for what you bring..
Monthly Events Hosted By:
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Poets of Phoenixville
Every First Tuesday Night
Location: Great American Pub Phoenixville
Time: 7-9pm
Hosted by Vincent Tavani in the historical pub, this monthly gathering is for those who wish to get a sense for what we are all about, try your hand at reading aloud, and be introduced to new poets in our area.
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Char & Stave
Two Thursdays per month
Location #1: 21 Rittenhouse Place Ardmore, PA
Location #2: 8441 Germantown Ave., Chestnut Hill PA
Char & Stave Coffee is the brainchild from the people behind Bluebird Distilling. The cafe is a hybrid experience of coffee and cocktails, and they host live music, quizzo, and poetry open mics. Check out their website for their dates, time, and featured poet lineup!
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George Reitnour's Poetry Book Club
One Saturday per month (*email George for current dates)
Location: George’s Home in East Coventry (approx. 15 mins from Phoenixville) OR Zoom
Time: 11a-12:30p
Upcoming Shows
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Upcoming Shows *
Monday Feb. 2, 2026
Location: People’s Light
39 Conestoga Road, Malvern, PA
Join us in the Farmhouse Pavilion for poetry, drinks, and lively conversation in celebration of the communal act of poetry. Hosted and facilitated by Chester County-based poet Vincent Tavani, who has curated an evening with four poets who will be discussing the topic of elderhood.
A ticket includes one free drink and time to talk with the poets afterwards!
Want to be on our website and Instagram? APPLY HERE!
This year, we want to build our website and Instagram pages more. So, we are now opening the spotlight to YOU! We created a Google Form which allows you to upload a headshot, bio, and one poem to feature- as well as any events or links you may want included. We will both create a landing page on our website and feature you on our Instagram to help promote your work and add some more names to the Poets of Phoenixville group. We are asking for a suggested donation of $20, which can be paid via Venmo (@poetvincent) or cash at Poetry Night, and this will help us cover the expense of running the website, and allow for us to start saving up for supplies for our next idea…a printed zine!
PLEASE NOTE:
WE WILL BE ACCEPTING & UPDATING TWICE A YEAR.
THE 1ST DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSION IS WEDNESDAY FEBRUARY 4*,
with profiles going live by the end of that month.
*the day after the feb. poetry night
Coming soon… our first ZINE!
We are thrilled to start taking our first steps toward a printed zine featuring the amazing work of our community!
Once again, we are using Google Forms to accept submissions. It is FREE for you to apply- but keep in mind we are limiting each person to one submission each, as this will allow as many voices to shine through as possible. We are aiming for a summer release.
The deadline to submit is MARCH 4!
“Roots” by Vincent Tavani
Poem written and performed by local poet Vincent Tavani.
Recorded and shared with permission by Little Echo Productions, as a part of the Firebird DocumentaryFootage provided by Little Echo Productions, LLC from Firebird: Built to Burn. For more information on how to watch the documentary, go to: FirebirdDocumentary.com.