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July 2024
Scribes on South // July 2024
SCRIBES ON SOUTH is a poetry reading and open mic. The reading begins with a 20-minute featured reader and then moves through the open mic list for the rest of the night. Open mic readers have 5 minutes. There will be a space for poets to sell books.
SCRIBES ON SOUTH seeks to create community through poetry. Show out, share, and meet some new friends by sharing your work!
This reading’s featured readers are Ted Rees and Z Murphy! Hosted by Mac Chandler.
Read poems. Kick ass.
SUNDAY, JULY 28TH
DOORS @ 6PM + SHOW @ 7PM
NO COVER // FREE FUN
Ted Rees is a poet, essayist, and editor living and working in Philadelphia. His most recent book, Hand Me the Limits, was released in April by Roof Books. He is also the author of Dog Day Economy (Roof Books, 2022), Thanksgiving: a Poem (finalist for a Lambda Literary Award, Golias Books, 2020), and In Brazen Fontanelle Aflame (Timeless, Infinite Light, 2018). His essays have been published in The Back Room, The Poetry Project Newsletter, Libertines in the Ante-Room of Love: Poets on Punk, Full Stop Quarterly, and ON Contemporary Practice’s monograph on New Narrative. He is Associate Editor for The Elephants, as well as founder and co-editor of Asterion Projects with Levi Bentley.
Z Murphy, also known as the drag entertainer The ZanyThing, is a queer multiracial multimedia storyteller who did this silly goofy thing where she, like, lived with nazis for 5 months and then wrote a poetry collection about it. “Homegirl” first drafts are available for sale. She currently writes for an online magazine and is looking for work 👀👀 Follow their artistic journey @thezanything
Follow @scribesonsouth on Instagram.
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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.
Find out more »Punk Rock Karaoke // July 2024
Join us for Punk Rock Karaoke at Tattooed Mom! Hosted by Mike Yak in the Upstairs back room at Tattooed Mom.
MONDAY, JULY 29TH
8-10PM
NO COVER // FREE FUN
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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.
Find out more »TATTOOED MOMEDY // July 2024
Accept no imitations! Philly’s favorite alternative showcase returns once again for an unforgettable night of FREE live comedy!
TUESDAY, JULY 30TH
DOORS @ 7PM + SHOW @ 8PM
NO COVER // FREE FUN
Featuring:
Ronan Mayock
Fareeha Khan
Clare O’ Kane
Sara Hennessey
Hosted by Tan Hoang & Joe Bell
Art by Kelley Riley
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 | 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.
Find out more »Halloween In July Drag Show
You like Halloween? You like witches 🧙♀️ zombies 🧟♂️ and more? Why wait for October! Come celebrate Halloween in July with a sexy silly cast of phillys spoopiest performers 🎃 👻 ! July 31st doors at 7 pm show at 8 pm at Tattooed Mom! Brought to you by the drag house Haus Of Them aka H.O.T. ❤️🔥
hosted by Lil Blo Peep 🐑 & The ZanyThing 🤪
WEDNESDAY, JULY 31ST
DOORS @ 7PM + SHOW @ 8PM
SUGGESTED DONATION $10-20
>> NOTAFLOF <<
RSVP: FB EVENT | EVENTBRITE
Starring:
Elizabeth New Jersey
Kiss The Clown
Yari
Open Stagers:
Duncan Knonutz
Indra Cool
Mystery Flaveur
Papi Pookie
Robin Shakesqueer
with Goofy Little Guy as our photographer, Rexxi kittening, and Leila Delicious working door!
come to tattooed mom to celebrate the best holiday !!!
$10 to $20 suggested donation but no one turned away for lack of funds 💗💗💗
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What’s Up at TMoms:
• Wednesday, 4-10pm | Burger Wednesday is BACK y’all! Come slam some Smash Burgers (classic or vegan) every Wednesday for just $6!! Plus $3 PBR! Recently named one of the top burgers in the city by The Philadelphia Inquirer!
• 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.
Find out more »August 2024
South Street Pun Off // August 2024
Go birds, but also, go words! Philly’s first, best, and only wordplay and dad joke trivia extravaganza returns to Tattooed Mom. Bring out your team to compete for honor, glory, and prizes. Our quizzo round is followed by PUNDEMONIUM our head-to-head pun-off. Pay what you wish tickets with $5 suggested donation.
THURSDAY, AUGUST 1ST
7-9PM
SUGGESTED DONATION $5 | NOTAFLOF
RSVP: EVENTBRITE
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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.
Find out more »Voter Drive! Featuring Drag, Prizes, and more Fun!
Stop by the 2nd floor at Tattooed Mom to learn more about voter registration, mail-in ballots, and more!
SUNDAY, AUGUST 4TH
1-4PM
NO COVER // UPSTAIRS 21+ W VALID ID
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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.
Find out more »America Runs On Drag
An open call drag and burlesque variety show!
MONDAY, AUGUST 5TH
DOORS @ 6PM + SHOW @ 7PM
SUGGESTED DONATION $10 | NOTAFLOF
Performers:
Edith Poussard
Vanity Killz:
Leila Delicious
Stori Luminescence
URMOM
Mister Right
Ken U Reids
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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.
Find out more »Naughty Trivia Night // August 2024
This trivia night will test your knowledge on things you know, things you don’t, and things you didn’t even know you don’t know. Teams will be lead through four rounds of general questions related to sex ed, anatomy, history, LGBTQ+ facts, and more! No matter how much you know (or don’t), come out and play! You will definitely walk away with some new fun facts and hopefully a prize! Get there early to grab some food and drink as the game will start at 7:30pm. RSVP to ensure you have a seat!!
TUESDAY, AUGUST 6TH
7:30-9:30PM
NO COVER // FREE FUN
RSVP: EVENTBRITE
Host:
Cass XO
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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.
Find out more »Bottoms: A Top Notch Comedy Show
Alphabet Soup Events presents Bottoms: A Top Notch Comedy Show. Two of DC’s bottom comedians, MP & Netanel travel to philly to bring their jokes to you. Fresh out of juvie, these two ugly, untalented gays have started a comedy club in hopes to pull. Join them @ tattooed mom in Philly for a TOP notch comedy show. Bottoms up!
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 7TH
8-10PM
SUGGESTED DONATION $10| NOTAFLOF
RSVP: EVENTBRITE
Comedy show producer:
Alphabet Soup Events
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What’s Up at TMoms:
• Wednesday, 4-10pm | Burger Wednesday is BACK y’all! Come slam some Smash Burgers (classic or vegan) every Wednesday for just $6!! Plus $3 PBR! Recently named one of the top burgers in the city by The Philadelphia Inquirer!
• 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.
Find out more »Sip City Mixer: TRANScend Mixer // August 2024
🏳️⚧️ It’s time to TRANScend with Sip City Mixer!! 🏳️⚧️
Meet all your favorite trans and enby friends out at TMoms on Thursday, August 8th for a night to celebrate and honor living your truth and expressing yourself!
THURSDAY, AUGUST 8TH
6-10PM
NO COVER // FREE FUN
Follow @sipcitymixer on Instagram for more LGBTQ women/trans events!
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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.
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