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The Moment: Queer Variety Show

The Moment is a queer variety show where we’re giving artists their moment to shine — because baby, everybody deserves one. Hosted by Nightshade the Glow and Elizabeth New Jersey, this show is all about celebrating queer excellence in all its forms — drag, dance, poetry, whatever your craft is, The Moment is your stage. 21+ with valid I.D.

With a curated lineup of fierce performers for a night that’s loud, unapologetic, and full of heart at Tattooed Mom. Featuring performances by Eye Du Kir, Jiji Jane, Kate Carey, Leila Delicious, Tan Hoang, and Giavacious — a lineup of incredible queer artists ready to step into The Moment. There’s a $5–$10 suggested donation for this event — every dollar goes directly to paying the hosts and performers. If you’re able to give a little more, we’d truly appreciate it. Supporting queer art means putting money in queer pockets, and we’re here to make sure our people get paid. But no one will be turned away for lack of funds at the door.

So come step into The Moment — laugh, gag, cry, tip heavy, and witness the magic. Whether you’re performing or just vibing, you’re part of it. Seating at The Moment will be available, but remember—it’s first come, first served, so make sure to get there early to snag the best spot! If you’re feeling extra fabulous and prefer to stand, we’ve got plenty of standing room for you. Whether you’re sitting pretty or vibing with the show, it’s going to be a night to remember!

Doors open at 6pm

Show starts at 7pm

The Moment is a space for joy, expression, and community. We have a zero-tolerance policy for hate, harassment, or discrimination of any kind. Everyone deserves to feel safe and celebrated—so bring love, respect, and good vibes, or don’t come at all!

 

MONDAY, MAY 12TH
DOORS @ 6PM + SHOW @ 7PM
SUGGESTED DONATION $5-10
>> NOTAFLOF <<
TICKETS: EVENTBRITE

 

The moment

 

Hosted by:
Nightshade the Glow and Elizabeth New Jersey

 

Lineup:

Eye Du Kir
Jiji Jane
Kate Carey
Leila Delicious
Tan Hoang
Giavacious

 

Event photographer:
Sylvia

 

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What’s Up at TMoms:

• Mondays, 4-11pm | Prepare yourselves—Meatless Monday is back at Tattooed Mom (with a twist)!!!!!!!!! Every two months we’ll be highlighting a different vegan menu item every Monday. See what’s on special this month!

• Mondays, Upstairs 6-11pm | We see free 🎱 in your future! Introducing Free Pool Mondays upstairs at TMoms!

• Daily Happy Hour | All drafts are just $4 every day from 4-6pm!

• 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.

Spice World: A Live Reading

Strength and Courage and a Wonderbra!

Are you ready for us to Spice up your life?! Theatre Contra takes a jaunt across the pond and channeling their inner 90s Girl Group with a live reading of SPICE WORLD! Aliens, bombs, concerts, and existential crises all go hard in this wild hit. So hang on to your knickers, pump up your platforms and fasten your seat belts, Theatre Contra’s doing it all LIVE on March 11th at Tattooed Mom!

 

TUESDAY, MARCH 11TH
7PM
SUGGESTED DONATION: PWYC
>> NOTAFLOF <<
RSVP: FB EVENT | VIP TICKETS

 

Director: John Patouhas
Cast: Jenna Kuerzi, Eric Zavadsky, Tay Sconiers, Anna Lieberman, Liz Crino

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What’s Up at TMoms:

• Tuesdays, 4-10pm | The triumphant return of Taco Tuesday is finally here! Y’all better zoom down for $1.50 beef or bean tacos every Tuesday!! And wash it all down with $3 Tecate!

• Daily Happy Hour | All drafts are just $4 every day from 4-6pm!

• 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.

Big Ass Bitties // March 2025

Pals! Big Ass Bitties is a wild ride, a night of comedic risks, feats of glory, attempts of epic proportions. You will be rewarded! You will get what you came for. You will see Bettys Bits.

The night is filled with adventure and misadventure from amazeballs comics. Won’t you come thru, and share your open arms with our vulnerable goofs? Come see this show! A line up of wild proportions!

 

MONDAY, MARCH 10TH
DOORS @ 6PM + SHOW @ 7PM
NO COVER // FREE FUN

 

Host:
The Bit Lord, @bettyjsmithsonian

 

FEATURING:

Laura Manes
Chris Aileo
McDazzler
Spark Tabor
Eric Barry
John Caldwell

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What’s Up at TMoms:

• Mondays, 4-11pm | Prepare yourselves—Meatless Monday is back at Tattooed Mom (with a twist)!!!!!!!!! Every two months we’ll be highlighting a different vegan menu item every Monday. See what’s on special this month!

• Mondays, Upstairs 6-11pm | We see free 🎱 in your future! Introducing Free Pool Mondays upstairs at TMoms!

• Daily Happy Hour | All drafts are just $4 every day from 4-6pm!

• 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.

Queen of the Damned: Gothic & Alt Drag Royale // March 2025

The shadows of South St. gather under glimmer of the moonlight for the gothic glamour of Tattooed Mom’s deadliest in alt drag.
The winter may be long and cold but we are colder, those who live in dark respite under the rays of the moonlight. Under the radiance of her silver splendor, the moon, we gather in reverence to the waning crescent. The Queen of the Damned runway completes this winter’s hard fought series of competitions to crown . Fishnets and silver spikes are back,! witness drag royalty shine their darkest fashion with accents of ardence.

Hosted by Philadelphia’s Queen of Nightmares and Dreams, Lamia summons the spirits of the gloom and doomed from local wells, ditches and Septa stops and stations to display their dismal collections of metallic baubles and shiny scraps. Witness the horror of up-and-coming cryptid lookalikes in this showcase of gothic and alternative drag. Enjoy this Live, In the Studio version of What Not to Wear meets Nosferatu while you feast on the delicacies of Tattooed Mom’s legendary menu of vegan and nonvegan meals, signature cocktails and a one of.a kind selection of drafts and brews.

Seating starts at 7pm and the show begins at 8pm. Announce your imminent arrival by RSVPing on Facebook or elevate your experience and reserve your seat with Eventbrite. Practice respect for your fellow guests and be considerate of others’ consent and personal space; keep in mind transphobia, racism, ableism, sexism and homophobia are not tolerated in these halls.Won’t you join us this evening for pleasure? The night is still young.

 

TUESDAY, MARCH 4TH
DOORS @ 7PM + SHOW @ 8PM
SUGGESTED DONATION $7.50 – $25
RSVP: FB EVENT VIP TICKETS: EVENTBRITE

 

Cast:

Lamia
Nikita Sinn
Vudu Thee Dahl
Suli Skekli

 

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What’s Up at TMoms:

• Tuesdays, 4-10pm | The triumphant return of Taco Tuesday is finally here! Y’all better zoom down for $1.50 beef or bean tacos every Tuesday!! And wash it all down with $3 Tecate!

• Daily Happy Hour | All drafts are just $4 every day from 4-6pm!

• 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.

Collide Zine Issue 9 Release Party & Open Mic

Collide Zine (@collidezinephilly) takes over upstairs at TMOMS on Sunday, March 2nd, from 6-9PM for an unforgettable night of open mic performances and art vendors to celebrate the release of their newest Issue, No. 9!

🌱What’s Happening:

  • Zine Release: Grab your copy of Collide before it hits shelves anywhere else. Hot off the press!

  • Open Mic: Share your poetry, prose, or music—sign-ups open at 6, performances start 6:30. Prizes will be given out to our top performers!

  • Local Vendors: Between open mic sets, shop local art vendors in the front room and mingle with friends! Grab a drink at the bar and enjoy delicious vegan food and snacks!

VENDORS WANTED: To vend your art at this event, shoot Collide a message at [email protected]

Free entry 21+.  Show your love for Collide and experience what their community is truly all about!

 

SUNDAY, MARCH 2ND
DOORS @ 6PM
NO COVER // FREE FUN
RSVP: EVENTBRITE

 

Follow Collide Zine on Instagram @collidezinephilly

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What’s Up at TMoms:

• Sundays, All Day Long | Craft Sundays at TMoms? BACK. Googly eyes? BACK. Coloring pages? BACK. Your creative spirit? BACK. Come thru every Sunday for FREE arts & crafts upstairs and downstairs at Tattooed Mom!

• Daily Happy Hour | All drafts are just $4 every day from 4-6pm!

• 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.

Sapphictines: Sweet Hearts

My 2025 resolution is to GO TO MORE SAPPHIC SHOWS!! And SAPPHICTINES IS BAAACK!

We have invited two hot sapphic couples to join us for our second annual Sapphictine’s Variety Show! Celebrating all things sapphic love ✨💖💋This years theme? Sapphictines Sweethearts! 👩🏻‍❤️‍💋‍👩🏽💖

This show comes with a raffle for sex toys, lesbian paraphernalia, and more!

 

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 13TH
DOORS @ 7PM + SHOW @ 8PM
SUGGESTED DONATION $15-20
>> NOTAFLOF <<

 

Hosted by @the_lilblopeep & @thezanything (your hot sapphic show producers)
Starring:
@damiendemise & @lilhottieart (a sexy sapphic couple)
@isthishenlobullfrog & @ken.u.knott (a sexy sapphic king couple)

 

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What’s Up at TMoms:

• Thursdays, 4-10pm | All hail Pierogi Thursday! Munch and crunch on 75¢ pierogi (vegan, obvi) plus $3 cans of Tecate every Thursday!! And don’t forget ur toppings…

• Daily Happy Hour | All drafts are just $4 every day from 4-6pm!

• 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.

Mortal Kombat (1996): A Live Reading

YOUR SOUL IS MINE!

Theatre Contra is back at Tattooed Mom and we’re in our Gamer Era. That’s right, we’re kicking ass and taking names with this live reading of 1995’s MORTAL KOMBAT! Do you think you have what it takes to defeat Scorpion, Liu Kang, and Sonya Blade? Well you probably can’t, they’re all wildly violent fighters. But we’ll try our best to defend your honor on February 10th at 7:00pm!

Limited VIP Tickets available in advance (includes a reserved seat and 4 free raffle tickets)
PWYC available at the door!

 

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 10TH
7PM
SUGGESTED DONATION: PWYC
>> NOTAFLOF <<

 

Follow Theatre Contra on Instagram.

 

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What’s Up at TMoms:

• Mondays, 4-11pm | Prepare yourselves—Meatless Monday is back at Tattooed Mom (with a twist)!!!!!!!!! Every two months we’ll be highlighting a different vegan menu item every Monday. See what’s on special this month!

• Mondays, Upstairs 6-11pm | We see free 🎱 in your future! Introducing Free Pool Mondays upstairs at TMoms!

• Daily Happy Hour | All drafts are just $4 every day from 4-6pm!

• 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.

Super Hole Sunday 2025

Greased POLES? No… I said HOLES <3

get ready for a slutty poetry open mic, queer artist pop-up, “halftime” drag performances, fur-ever foster visits with PAWS, interactive hole games, art installations, and more!!

 

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 9TH
1-5PM
SUGGESTED DONATION $10 | NOTAFLOF
50% OF PROCEEDS BENEFIT PAWS

 

VENDORS/ARTISTS:
francesca m. l. (artist)
M Kenney (artist)
Dumpster Fires For You (artist)
Venus Venu (artist)
Medusa Raptor (artist)
Stevie Laney (artist)
Chelsea Wittlich (sex educator)

With “Halftime” drag performances from Mx. Tattooed Mom, Nightshade the Glow (c*nty, dancer, pop star)

 

This event is presented by Tattooed Mom, with support from Kscope Media, Scribes on South, Slutty Poems Night, Stevie Laney Art, Philly PAWS, and more.

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What’s Up at TMoms:

• Sundays, All Day Long | Craft Sundays at TMoms? BACK. Googly eyes? BACK. Coloring pages? BACK. Your creative spirit? BACK. Come thru every Sunday for FREE arts & crafts upstairs and downstairs at Tattooed Mom!

• Daily Happy Hour | All drafts are just $4 every day from 4-6pm!

• 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.

JuicyFroot: The Return

Philly’s own JuicyFroot, the city’s only all-Black burlesque troupe, is back and juicier than ever! After some time away, we’re ready to shimmy, shake, and sizzle our way back into your hearts.

Join us for “JuicyFroot: The Return”, a night of sultry and fun performances, and unapologetic Black joy that you won’t want to miss. Featuring a cast of sensual, bold, and talented performers, this show celebrates everything you love about burlesque—freedom, fierceness, and a whole lot of sexiness.

 

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 2ND
DOORS @ 7PM + SHOW @ 8PM
SUGGESTED DONATION $10
>> NOTAFLOF <<

 

Expect an unforgettable evening that only JuicyFroot can bring, with performances from:

The Empress of Twerk-Queen Nzinga

The Swiss Army Knife of Burlesque-Renaissance Noir

Philly’s delectable chocolate chip, she’ll in your mouth and in your hands-Mae Rose

The Brown Liquor of Burlesque-Blaque Velvet

Whether you’ve seen us before or you’re experiencing us for the first time, we promise you a night that’ll quench your thirst.

 

This is a free show. We’re working hard to make it juicy for you, so tips are highly encouraged!!

Let’s make this comeback a night to remember! See you there, Philly! 💋

 

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What’s Up at TMoms:

• Sundays, All Day Long | Craft Sundays at TMoms? BACK. Googly eyes? BACK. Coloring pages? BACK. Your creative spirit? BACK. Come thru every Sunday for FREE arts & crafts upstairs and downstairs at Tattooed Mom!

• Daily Happy Hour | All drafts are just $4 every day from 4-6pm!

• 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.

MX. TATTOOED MOM PAGEANT

Watch tmom’s talented local performers compete to win a $300 grand prize and be awarded the title of Mx. Tattooed Mom for the FIRST TIME EVER. It’s a celebration of all things tmoms. Proudly sponsored by Tattooed Mom and its amazing community members.

 

FRIDAY, JANUARY 24TH
DOORS @ 6PM + SHOW @ 7:30PM
SUGGESTED DONATION $10-15
>> NOTAFLOF <<
RSVP: EVENTBRITE

 

Tattooed Mom is home to some AMAZING events and some of the coolest clientele with pierogis, drag shows, standup comedy nights and open mics, cosmo clouds, lollipops — Is there any one person who can represent it’s superiority? We’re going to find out at the first ever MX. TATTOOED MOM PAGEANT!! Produced & Hosted by The ZanyThing & Elizabeth New Jersey

Come see FIVE Tmom lovers duke it out in a pageant of queer punk proportions to win:

  • a cash prize of $300! sponsored by Tmom and community members.
  • a crown and (temporary) tattoo
  • their photo hung in the venue
  • special tmom appearances

With our esteemed judges:

  • Kate Beary (host of Slutty Poems Night at Tmom)
  • YARI (professional drag queen, regular Tmom performer)
  • Zoe Dixon (Tmom fan and standup comedian)

And our exceptional competitors representing all facets of Tattooed Mom:

So grab a pierogi, crush that lemon bourbon smash, pull up a bumper card and find out who will take that crown!

 

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What’s Up at TMoms:

• Daily Happy Hour | All drafts are just $4 every day from 4-6pm!

• 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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