The Princess Bride: A Live Reading

As you wish…

By popular demand and many fairytale wishes, Theatre Contra presents The Princess Bride: A Live Reading!
Join us on May 22 at your favorite neighborhood bar, Tattooed Mom, for a night of swashbuckling, storytelling, giants, kings, and impressive clergymen!

 

MONDAY, MAY 22ND
7-9PM
$10 SUGGESTED DONATION | VIP SEATING ONLINE ONLY | NOTAFLOF
RSVP: FB EVENT | VIP TICKETS: BROWN PAPER TICKETS

 

Directed by Bryant Edwards (he/him)

Featuring:
Adam Howard (he/him)
Ciera Gardner (they/them)
David Hutchison (he/him)
Jo Vito Ramirez (they/them)
John Patouhas (he/him)
Leslie Miller (she/her)
Natajia Sconiers (she/her)

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What’s Up at TMoms:

• Enjoy our new happy hour! All drafts are just $4 every day from 4-6pm!

• 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.

The Mummy: A Live Reading

You are a catastrophe.

And, honestly, so are we! Theatre Contra is BACK to celebrate St. Patty’s Day weekend the only way we know how – with a LIVE reading of Oscar Winner (we hope) Brendan Fraser’s Action Horror classic: The Mummy!

Don’t get caught in a creepy human shaped sandstorm on your way to Tattooed Mom – and don’t forget your  valid ID because this event is 21+. So grab your drink, avoid the flesh eating scarabs, and join us at Tattooed Mom!

 

SUNDAY, MARCH 19TH
7-9PM
$10 SUGGESTED DONATION | VIP SEATING ONLINE ONLY | NOTAFLOF
RSVP: FB EVENT | VIP TICKETS: BROWN PAPER TICKETS

 

Directed by Bryant Edwards

Featuring:
Mariah Ghant (she/her)
Adam Howard (he/him)
Kimie Muroya (she/her)
Leslie Mille (she/her)
Liz Crino (she/her)
Jenna Kuerzi (she/her)
Sarah Heddins (she/her)

 

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What’s Up at TMoms:

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! Sundays, All Day Long.

• Enjoy our new happy hour! All drafts are just $4 every day from 4-6pm!

• 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.

Psycho Sisters Murder on Ice: A Drag Queen Murder Mystery Party

Psycho Sisters Murder on Ice: A Drag Queen Murder Mystery Party

Come out and enjoy a drag show full of fun performances, food, drinks, and, of course, KILLER queens. With a new year comes a new kill and we are going to need YOUR help to figure out exactly what happened. Come join some wonderful queens for their getaway cabin retreat in the woods where we can party, chat, and, of course, slay. Psycho Sisters is an interactive drag murder mystery show, so get ready to be immersed into a beautifully twisted experience for a night you’ll never forget. That is, unless, you don’t make it out alive ;). 2023 is already freezing, but it’s about to get icy. See you soon…

 

SUNDAY, JANUARY 22ND
1ST SHOW: DOORS 2PM // SHOW 3PM
2ND SHOW: DOORS 6PM // SHOW 7PM

PRIORITY SEATING TICKETS FOR BOTH SHOWS AVAILABLE ON ON EVENTBRITE ONLY
$15 SUGGESTED DONATION AT THE DOOR FOR G/A | NOTAFLOF
RSVP: FB EVENT | VIP TICKETS: EVENTBRITE

 

Featuring:
Smooth E
Deja Vu
Esme Eventide
Paula Deen-White
Zsa Zsa Dali

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What’s Up at TMoms:

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! Sundays, All Day Long.

• Enjoy our new happy hour! All drafts are just $4 every day from 4-6pm!

• 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.

Psycho Sisters: A Drag Queen Murder Mystery Party

Come out and enjoy a drag show full of fun performances, drinks, and, of course, KILLER queens. That’s right: A drag queen has been murdered and we need YOUR help to figure out who did it. At Psycho Sisters it will be up to you, the audience, to use your inner detective skills and solve this crime! Get ready to see a lot of spooky shenanigans just in time for Halloween… if you think you won’t be too scared.

 

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 23RD
1ST SHOW: DOORS 2PM // SHOW 3PM
2ND SHOW: DOORS 6PM // SHOW 7PM
VIP SEATING ON EVENTBRITE | G/A $10 SUGGESTED DONATION | NOTAFLOF
RSVP: FB EVENT | VIP TICKETS: EVENTBRITE

 

Featuring:
Smooth E
Diva Baby
Esme Eventide
Paula Deen-White
Zsa Zsa Dali

 

Tattooed Mom will be serving tasty eats and ice cold drinks all evening.
Upstairs dining, bar access, and event entry is 21+ w/ valid ID.

SLAYHER: Philly’s Only All Heavy Metal Drag Show // October 2022

The Legacy of SLAYHER has reached 4 years of heavy metal ferocity and the demonic divas of South St. return for more fierce drag debauchery!

Drag Her! SLAY HER! In the 4 years since SLAYHER was founded by hosts Lamia and Lorna Doom, Philadelphians have been cursed with countless memories of limitless brutality, unabridged stupidity and downright irresponsible lizard-brain activity due to the antics of this amorphous troupe of high-heeled succubi. Philly’s darkest legacy continues on this auspicious night to celebrate the birth of SLAYHER and one of its founding f*****s, Lorna Doom! The covenant of chaos welcomes the spirits of damned this Samhain with delicious menu options and cocktails by Tattooed Mom. This ferocious festival of fury satisfies your basest and most carnal desires! Fierce Lip Sync, Dark and Sexy Dancers, Scorching Stunts and Sickening Blood and Gore.

 

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 20TH
DOORS @ 8pm + SHOW @ 9-11pm
NO COVER // FREE FUN // VIP SEATING $15 (ONLY AVAILABLE ONLINE)
RSVP: FB EVENT | VIP: EVENTBRITE

 

Hosted by LAMIA and LORNA DOOM
Witness the Horrors of
BRETTZO
ESSA TERICK
HANNIBAL LICKHER
ICON EBONY FIERCE
LUNA THEE JAWNETTE FIERCE
SIR DONYX
YARI

 

Grab a draft off the tap and get your gut going for the infamous symphonie of shrieks, a screaming contest where you can win the coveted gauntlet of Tattooed Mom’s Glory! The most barbaric showdown in all of humanity crowns the victor in riches and libations unparalleled!

 

2f, Only at Tattooed Mom, 530 South St, Philadelphia, PA.
Suggested Donation of $5-$15
Seating Starts at 8pm Shows at 9pm
21+ w/ valid ID required
**Transphobia, Racism, Ableism, Sexism, or Hate speech (TRASH) will not be tolerated at this event by any means, any violations will result in restricted access to Slayher, Tattooed Mom and Lamia, The Cursed Queen events.**

 

Tattooed Mom will be serving tasty eats and ice cold drinks all evening.
Upstairs dining, bar access, and event entry is 21+ w/ valid ID.

The Fabulous Monstrosity Bros Present: Abortions For All, A Planned Comedy Show

A priest and a doctor walk into a bar to host a night of comedy, fundraising, and abortions. This ONE NIGHT ONLY variety show will fill you with joy, inspiration, laughter, knowledge and the strength to keep up the fight for reproductive rights. You can expect burlesque, musical comedy, sketch, stand up, audience games and more. All donations will benefit The Abortion Liberation Fund of PA.

 

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 15TH
DOORS @ 7:30PM + SHOW @ 8PM
SUGGESTED DONATION // NOTAFLOF
RSVP: FB EVENT

THIS SHOW IS PART OF FREE FRINGE PHILLYEVENT LINK

 

Hosted by:
Betty J SmithsonianAlejandro Morales

Featuring:
Kat Mosely
Wet Betty
Rachel Fogletto
Sarah Clemency

With in-house legal counsel Hannah Trav Esq, and Certified Nurse Midwife, Brie Von Hausch

Tattooed Mom will be serving tasty eats and ice cold drinks all evening.
Upstairs dining, bar access, and event entry is 21+ w/ valid ID.

Slurping Up That Hill: A Kate Bush Drag Tribute

Join host, Balena Canto and her cast of drag artists in a Tribute show dedicated to the one and only, Kate Bush! Her eclectic musical style, unconventional lyrics, performances, and literary themes have influenced and dazzled the hearts of millions since her debut in the late 1970’s. Wether you’re a die-hard fan or a new-comer (thank you Stranger Things), Bush’s music will leave a mark on your soul.

So spend an evening with us as you witness your favorite classics like “Wuthering Heights,” “Cloudbusting,” and (of course), “Running up that hill” come to life before your eyes. You’ll also experience some lesser known songs that you may have yet to discover! In addition to performances, we’ll be playing games/trivia for your chance to win exclusive Tmoms merch and gift cards!

 

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 1ST
DOORS @ 7PM + SHOW @ 8PM
SUGGESTED DONATION $15-20 | VIP SEATING $25 (ONLY AVAILABLE ONLINE)
>> NOTAFLOF <<
RSVP: FB EVENT | EVENTBRITE

 

FEATURING:
Balena Canto (HOST)
Dee Composed
Diva Baby
Esme Eventide
JonBénet TrélurTrash
Kitty Skittlepump
Lamia, The Cursed Queen
Miss Thing
Savvy
Sydney Gorgeous

 

Tattooed Mom will be serving tasty eats and ice cold drinks all evening.
Upstairs dining, bar access, and event entry is 21+ w/ valid ID.

Bring It On: A Live Reading

Brrr….It’s cold in here. There must be some Contra in the atmosphere.
That’s right, we’re ready to BRING IT ON. Hope you’re ready too.
Join us on Sunday, August 21 at 7:00pm for a very special reading of the 2000 award winning cheer battle royale, Bring it On!

 

SUNDAY, AUGUST 21ST
7-9PM
$10 SUGGESTED DONATION // NOTAFLOF
RSVP: FB EVENT

 

Directed by Natajia Sconiers and Mariah Ghant

Featuring:
Mariah Ghant
Natajia Sconiers
Lauryn Morgan Thomas
Ciera Gardner
John Patouhas
Adam Howard
Anna Lieberman

 

 

Tattooed Mom will be serving tasty eats and ice cold drinks all evening.
Upstairs dining, bar access, and event entry is 21+ w/ valid ID.

Queen of the Damned: Gothik Horror Drag Show

Are you ready? Show me your teeth. When Night falls on this auspicious August evening, the festival of the damned begins!

From your beloved Sabbath: Metal Diva Brunch and Slayher: Philly’s Only All Heavy Metal Drag Show premieres Queen of the Damned! A gothik horror drag show. Witness dark and twisted horror in this portrait of a final girl with a shaking rack of ribs, The Lamia Queen! Join the darkest guild of ghouls with a brew from the Tmoms tap, or grab a signature cocktail and some delectable cuisine from the Tmoms vegan menu!

 

Featuring Special Guests:
Yari
Balena Canto
Hannibal Lickher
Dee Composed
Luna Thee Jawnette
Lamia, The Cured Queen

 

Show up in your most glamorous, vampiest, and damned good looking eleganza for a chance to grab the crown of the first Queen of the Damned! The winner will receive a special prize package courtesy of Tattooed Mom, and the opportunity to join us in November for our second night of resplendence. Don’t know what to wear? It’s your funeral, you can also just wear black!

 

THURSDAY, AUGUST 11TH
DOORS @ 8PM + SHOW @ 9PM
$10 SUGGESTED DONATION
RSVP: FB EVENT

 

HOSTED BY LAMIA, THE CURSED QUEEN

LINEUP:
BALENA CANTO
DEE COMPOSED
AND SPECIAL GUESTS TBA

 

Tattooed Mom will be serving tasty eats and ice cold drinks all evening.
Upstairs dining, bar access, and event entry is 21+ w/ valid ID.

 

2f, Only at Tattooed Mom, 530 South St, Philadelphia, PA. Suggested Donation of $10-15. Seating starts at 8pm, Shows at 9pm. 21+ with valid ID required.
***Transphobia, Racism, Ableism, Sexism or Hate speech (TRASH) will not be tolerated at this event by any means, any violations will result in restricted access to Slayher, Tattooed Mom, and Lamia, The Cursed Queen events.***

SLAYHER: Philly’s Only All Heavy Metal Drag Show // July 2022

Pride Month may be over but year round the drag and metal marriage of SLAYHER celebrates Wrath! Kings, Queens and All Sovereignty In Between traverse the void to bring you horrors beyond your comprehension.

 

Drag Her. Slayher! Philly’s Only All Heavy Metal Drag Show emerges from the abyss of endless night to spew a miasma of glitter and glamour all over South Street! The ennead of blasphemy stokes an inferno of arcane and draconic prophecy in the Summer’s Hottest Drag Show. Delicious menu optionssignature cocktails by Tattooed Mom, and this ferocious festival of fury satisfies your basest and most carnal desires! Fierce Lip Sync, Dark and Sexy Dancers, Scorching Stunts and Sickening Blood and Gore!

 

THURSDAY, JULY 28TH
DOORS @ 8pm + SHOW @ 9-11pm
NO COVER // SUGGESTED DONATION $10-15
RSVP: FB EVENT

 

Hosted by LAMIA and LORNA DOOM
Witness the Horrors of
ICON EBONY FIERCE
SIR DONYX
HANNIBAL LICKHER
ESSA TERICK
SAMANTHA GENESIS
YARI
THE GODDESS ISIS

 

Tattooed Mom will be serving tasty eats and ice cold drinks all evening.
Upstairs dining, bar access, and event entry is 21+ w/ valid ID.

 

Grab a draft off the tap and get your gut going for the infamous symphonie of shrieks, a screaming contest where you can win the coveted gauntlet of Tattooed Mom’s Glory! The most barbaric showdown in all of humanity crowns the victor in riches and libations unparalleled!

 

2f, Only at Tattooed Mom, 530 South St, Philadelphia, PA. Suggested Donation of $10-15. Seating starts at 8pm, Shows at 9pm. 21+ with valid ID required.
***Transphobia, Racism, Ableism, Sexism or Hate speech (TRASH) will not be tolerated at this event by any means, any violations will result in restricted access to Slayher, Tattooed Mom, and Lamia, The Cursed Queen events.***