Split Thy Skull XXII: A Barleywine Festival

Save the date folks! Split Thy Skull, Philadelphia’s longest running barleywine extravaganza is headed here on Saturday April 15th from 1-6 PM.

Now that winter is finally beginning to fade away, it’s time for the 22nd Annual Split Thy Skull Barleywine Festival here at Tattooed Mom. Traditionally held on the day before Easter, this Philadelphia springtime tradition celebrates one of the beer world’s boldest and most bad ass styles.

Originally started at our sister bar Sugar Mom’s in 1995, Split Thy Skull is now in its second decade of bringing together limited edition (& some of highest ABVs) beers from near and far for an afternoon of barleywine madness.  Sample barleywines from a dozen of the best local and national breweries offered in two curated flights or by the glass individually.

Think big, bold, and beautiful. Watch this space for a a full list of featured beers.

Try a selection of these one-of-a-kind brews before they disappear for another year!  Leave the keys at home, we’ll call the Lyft!

NO COVER! Beers available in two curated flights or by the glass.

The full line up for the day’s festivities:

Abita Bourbon Street Barleywine

Bell’s Third Coast Ale

Boulder Killer Penguin

Duclaw Devil’s Milk

Heavy Seas Below Decks

Moylan’s Old Blarney

Sierra Nevada Bigfoot

Søle Pain of Wisdom

Speakeasy Old Godfather

Summit 30 Year Anniversary Barleywine

Two Roads 20 Ton Blonde

Weyerbacher Insanity

A Stranger Sound: transgender coming-of-age performance

Arising from Berlin’s queer party scene, A Stranger Sound is a dark yet affirming transgender coming-of-age story. Through music and poetry, the show leads audiences to journey through “gender dysphoria and chemical ecstasy // chemical dysphoria and gender ecstasy… And glamour as a survival strategy.
Witness Darling Fitch during the only Philadelphia stop on their American tour, bringing an honest account of queer space: community, self-discovery, safety… But also addiction, escapism, narcissism, abuse, and self-harm.
With performances throughout Fitch’s first year of testosterone therapy, accumulating changes become evident, particularly through the juxtaposition of live/pre-recorded vocals. A Stranger Sound tells an ongoing story, physically and thematically revealing the ever-shifting nature of life.

FREE show.
Doors at 7.

$1 all beef or veggie bean tacos until we run out
$2.50 Tecates all day
Half off all drafts 5-7 & 10-11pm

Tattooed Momedy

Tattooed Momedy is a FREE monthly showcase that brings you hilarious acts from around Philadelphia and across the US…as well as special drop-ins, and surprise performances!  If that weren’t enough, you can also feast upon $1 tacos (beef or bean) and $2.50 tecates. Doors at 8PM! 

Featuring:
Chanel Ali
Alex Pearlman
Geoff Jackson
Stephanie Ele
Dan Vetrano
Jake Mattera

Special Guest Performance by Robin Graves

Hosted by Michael Kelly

Poster Art by Ryan Shaner

Half off all drafts from 5-7 & 10-11pm

Arts & Drafts: Crafting Happy Hour

Beer and crafting, together at last!  Come eat, drink, and craft the night away with Arts & Drafts!  This time they’ll have the supplies to create your own kaleidoscope or make a variety of projects using colorful duct tape.

25% of bar proceeds during the event will benefit Philadelphia’s Magic Gardens.

Free crafts!
Half off our full Veggie Menu. Noon – 10pm (no take out)
Half off all drafts from 5-7 & 10-11pm

Arts & Crafts Sunday: Potato Head

Hey Spud Lovers, this month Arts & Crafts Sundays here are just for you! Celebrate the mighty tater and create your own old school potato head from a real potato!

Check out our tasty brunch menu till 4:30pm, and indulge in half priced drafts from 5-7 & 10-11pm.
This week, all waffle fries (original, cheesy, poutine, chipotle BBQ, parmesan pepper) half price until 7pm.
All tater tots half price 7pm – close.

FREE FUN for the whole family every Sunday in March.

Arts & Crafts Sunday: Potato Head

Hey Spud Lovers, this month Arts & Crafts Sundays here are just for you! Celebrate the mighty tater and create your own old school potato head from a real potato!

Check out our tasty brunch menu till 4:30pm.
This week, all tater tots (original, cheesy, poutine, chipotle BBQ, parmesan pepper) half price all day and all night!
Half priced drafts from 5-7 & 10-11pm.

FREE FUN for the whole family every Sunday in March.

Philadelphia Tattoo Arts Convention Opening Party

Kick off the 19th Annual Philadelphia Tattoo Arts Convention with a party for the ages hosted by our friends from Sailor Jerry.

Meet artists from all over the world & celebrate in style with our High Test cocktail, on special tonight and all weekend. Party to a special punk & metal soundtrack & get in on surprise Sailor Jerry goodies & rad prizes!

Chow down on 50¢ pierogis until 10pm.

Good times & free fun for all at Tattooed Mom!

UArts Photography: Senior Thesis Fundraiser

Come out to support the senior class Photography students at UArts as they raise money for their Senior Show.  Student art will be on display as well as a selection of prints that will be available for purchase.  Help the senior class put on a spectacular senior show while you enjoy the very best photography that UArts has to offer!

A portion of all food and drink sales during the event will be donated to the Senior Show fund, so bring your friends and have fun for a great cause!

New Art Spotlight: Joe B

The fantastic paper cut art of Joe Boruchow has inspired us at Mom’s for years. From custom New Year’s posters to back door alley art to countless upstairs installations, Joe’s sharp wit and skill has always been a thrill to discover here.

 

The latest installation of bold large scale wheat pastes upstairs is from his new “Transition” series. His keen eye is never heavy handed but always on target. In the words of John F. Kennedy, “We must never forget that art is not a form of propaganda; it is a form of truth.” Joe B’s art lets that truth shine brightly whether it’s on the street, in the gallery or upstairs here at Mom’s.