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September 2025
The Parent Trap: A Live Reading
Being young and beautiful is not a crime you know…
Oh…we know that’s true. Just look at us. You know what else is true though? Theatre Contra is headed to TMoms on September 17th to meet our long lost twin as we take the script of The Parent Trap and do it LIVE! That’s right, this Lindsay Lohan classic is coming a bumper car near you!
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 17TH
7-9PM
VIP TICKETS: $16
>> NOTAFLOF <<
Follow Theatre Contra 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 »Thirsty Walls: An Artist Meet Up • September 2025
Calling artists of all kinds! Come out for an evening of slapping stickers, drawing on the walls, making art, and meeting other local artists! Thirsty Walls is a meet-up for artists to create and add to the beautiful chaos Upstairs at Tattooed Mom. Bring your stickers, wheatpastes, stencils, installations, imaginations & friends because these walls are THIRSTY.
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 18
5-11PM
NO COVER // FREE FUN
EVERYTHING GOES (except spray paint & aerosols)
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POSTER ART CREDIT: @botanical_funk + @ofdeathandtaxes
What’s Up at TMoms:
• Thursdays, 4-10pm | we support bad decisions but this isn’t one of them. 75¢ pierogis all day for Pierogi Thursday … with all the toppings & sauces ur heart desires + $3 cans of tecate!!!
• 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 »A Reading of Queers in a Thrift Story with Monsters by Eliana Berson
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 21ST
7PM
NO COVER // FREE FUN
Lineup:
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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 »Mini Moment: A Queer Variety Show
A free queer variety show hosted by Nightshade the Glow, featuring drag, music, and performance art from some of Philly’s most vibrant LGBTQ+ talent.
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 22ND
DOORS @ 6PM + SHOW @ 7PM
NO COVER // FREE FUN
RSVP: EVENTBRITE
Lineup:
Leech // Grotesque beauty and body-horror drag with surreal storytelling.
Alyssa Marie // Live vocals and heartfelt drag performances.
King Gerard Slay // Emo-edge drag king blending alternative style with raw presence.
Miss Kinky Kitty // High-glam burlesque drag with bold femme energy.
Oktober Third // Horror-camp drag artist with satirical flair.
Salaam Kitty // Pole drag + cultural pride from this trailblazing drag king.
Adeline Outtasite // Alien glam and cosmic choreography.
Barbella Whiskey // Bodybuilding drag king with big energy.
Mx. Mossteria // Nonbinary drag artist channeling soft power and cosmic storytelling.
Host: Nightshade the Glow // Singer, dancer, and emcee bringing cunty stunty energy to the stage.
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What’s Up at TMoms:
• Mondays, 4-11pm | mom’s marvelous meatless mondays?? Say it 3 times fast and see what happens. we dare u. Meatless Monday is here at TMoms from open ’till close. See what’s on special this month!
• Mondays, Upstairs 6-11pm | cue ball as bright as ur future. Free Pool Mondays upstairs at TMoms continues!
• 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 »South Street Pun-Off // September 2025
We’re baaaaaaack! Come put the ‘pun’ in ‘punk’: Philly’s first, best, and only dad joke-based quizzo returns to Tmoms once again! Bring your team and tolerance for groaners as you compete for glory, honor, and prizes in rounds including:
- Complete the Dad Joke
- Headlines
- … and more!
Then, stay put for PUNDEMONIUM, an improvised, head-to-head battle of wordplay wits. Draw a topic out of a hat, then take turns riffing against other competitors on that topic. Last one standing is the champ!
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 23RD
7-8:30PM
SUGGESTED DONATION $5
>> NOTAFLOF <<
** Quick logistics note: the past couple of times, this has been a busy or standing room event. If you’d prefer to sit, make sure you get in early! Ticketed attendees will be let in first. **
Follow It’s Always Punny in Philadelphia on Instagram.
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What’s Up at TMoms:
• Tuesdays, 4-10pm | it’s tacos. it’s tecate. it’s tuesdays. what more can we say. $1.50 beef or bean tacos every Taco Tuesday + $3 tecate!
• 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 // September 2025
Current students from the Rutgers-Camden MFA Program will read from their works in progress, across all genres.
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 24TH
DOORS @ 6PM + SHOW @ 7PM
NO COVER // FREE FUN
Lineup:
Tembisa Aborn
Duboree Das
Bronwen Everill
Dani Guerrero
Leah Pellegrini
Kat Richter
Eryn Sunnolia
Doris Zheku
Follow Rutgers-Camden MFA 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 »Gothic Social // September 2025
Gothic social is a dance party for like-minded, music oriented, and often queer enjoyer of the
goth subculture and dance. Pulling away from the typical club vibe and something closer to an
after school club with a focus on making friends and dancing freely. Among other activities, the
event plans to host multiple drag performances and GoGo dancers to get the crowd hyped. We
are so excited to be using tattooed moms as our venue space, couldn’t imagine a better
collaboration.
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 25TH
6-10PM
NO COVER // FREE FUN
RSVP: EVENTBRITE
Performers:
@lady.x.static
@father.fae
@the.mysticalmaven
@bane_demise_h
Follow GothicSocialPHL on Instagram.
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What’s Up at TMoms:
• Thursdays, 4-10pm | we support bad decisions but this isn’t one of them. 75¢ pierogis all day for Pierogi Thursday … with all the toppings & sauces ur heart desires + $3 cans of tecate!!!
• 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 »Scribes on South // September 2025
SCRIBES ON SOUTH is a poetry reading and open mic. Open mic readers have 5 minutes.
SCRIBES ON SOUTH seeks to create community through poetry. Show out, share, and meet some new friends by sharing your work!
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 28TH
DOORS @ 6PM + SHOW @ 7PM
NO COVER // FREE FUN
Nyeree Boyadjian is an Armenian-American poet from Queens, New York. She has a BFA in Creative Writing from The University of the Arts, and an MFA in poetry from The University of California, Davis.
Follow @scribesonsouth on Instagram.
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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 »Punk Rock Karaoke // September 2025
Join us for Punk Rock Karaoke at Tattooed Mom! Hosted by Mike Yak in the Upstairs back room at Tattooed Mom.
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 29TH
8-10PM
NO COVER // FREE FUN
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What’s Up at TMoms:
• Mondays, 4-11pm | mom’s marvelous meatless mondays?? Say it 3 times fast and see what happens. we dare u. Meatless Monday is here at TMoms from open ’till close. See what’s on special this month!
• Mondays, Upstairs 6-11pm | cue ball as bright as ur future. Free Pool Mondays upstairs at TMoms continues!
• 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 »TATTOOED MOMEDY // September 2025
Accept no imitations! Philly’s favorite alternative showcase returns once again for an unforgettable night of FREE live comedy!
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 30TH
DOORS @ 7PM + SHOW @ 8PM
NO COVER // FREE FUN
featuring:
Michael Kelly
Moira Goree
and headliner
Mary Houlihan
Hosted by Tan Hoang @youknowtan & Joe Bell @jbellzer
Hosted by Tan Hoang & Joe Bell
Art by Joe Bell
Tattooed Momedy is the LAST TUESDAY OF EVERY MONTH exclusively at TATTOOED MOM!
Doors at 7:00 pm. Be sure to get here early to snag that comfy armchair or bumper car…this event fills up QUICKLY!
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What’s Up at TMoms:
• Tuesdays, 4-10pm | it’s tacos. it’s tecate. it’s tuesdays. what more can we say. $1.50 beef or bean tacos every Taco Tuesday + $3 tecate!
• 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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