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November 2023
No Spare People: Book Party & Poetry Showcase
Card-carrying Philiterati, fellow poets and poetesses, bookish types, and imaginative people who like fun, come through Tattooed Moms for a night of readings to celebrate No Spare People, the new poetry collection by Erin Hoover.
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 14TH
7-9PM
NO COVER // FREE FUN
RSVP: FB EVENT
As part of a special Black Lawrence Press poetry showcase, Hoover will read from No Spare People alongside her press mates local and near to Philly: Claudia Cortese (Wasp Queen), Nancy Reddy (Acadiana), and Raena Shirali (summonings).
No Spare People’s poems explore the agency and autonomy of queer motherhood while documenting life on the margins in the South. About the book, Jessica Jacobs wrote, “[These] poems do not give up, continually questioning the constraints of an American South in which “some days, I’m the pioneer wife, / keeper of the homestead, but others / I’m absurdly educated for a uterus.”
Hoover is native to Pennsylvania but visiting now from Tennessee, where she lives.
Friend-of-the-press Keith Kopka will host, and the night will feature a specially created custom cocktail, the Black Lawrence Manhattan. Feed your heads, hearts, and tummies at a Philadelphia institution.
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What’s Up at TMoms:
• Tuesdays, 4-11pm | 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.
Find out more »You Can’t Kill A Poet // November 2023
We’re back at it again at Tattooed Mom! Wednesday, Novemebr 15th. Doors at 7:30pm, reading at 8pm. Come hang out in our joyous and boisterous room full of queerness and listen to some amazing poets share their work.
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 15TH
DOORS @ 7:30PM + SHOW @ 8PM
NO COVER // FREE FUN
RSVP: FB EVENT
Featured Readers:
Malachi Lily
Alyse James
Mo the Poet
Candice Iloh
Medina Keita
Trina Sanyal
Follow You Can’t Kill A Poet on Instagram.
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What’s Up at TMoms:
• Wednesday, 4-11pm | 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.
Find out more »Scribes on South // November 2023
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 Olivia Zarzycki and Sophie Peters.
Read poems. Kick ass.
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 26TH
6-9PM
NO COVER // FREE FUN
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.
December 2023
Scribes on South // December 2023
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 Juliet Gelfman-Randazzo and Olga Mikolaivna.
Read poems. Kick ass.
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 17TH
6-9PM
NO COVER // FREE FUN
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.
Find out more »Slutty Poems Night // December 2023
‘Twas the slut before Christmas and all through Tmom’s. all the creatures were gathered to hear spicy poems. Celebrate a night full of salacious sex and sexuality themed words. This is a free event but donations are being collected to help an anonymous community member remove themselves from a living situation with a manipulative ex.
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 20TH
DOORS @ 6PM + SHOW @ 7PM
SUGGESTED DONATION | NOTAFLOF
RSVP: FB EVENT
Feature poets Victoria Holmes & Julia Gwiazdowski start the night off.
Bring your hoe-hoe-hoe shit for the open mic hosted by Kate Carey. If you’re too shy to share, feel free to shove something into our (anonymous confessions) box.
This is a sex positive space that is not tolerant of any racism, misogyny, homophobia, transphobia, fat shaming, slut shaming, or any general bigoted fuckery.
Doors @ 6 pm, show @ 7 pm (but prolly like a gay 7ish) Accessibility Note: Event is upstairs. Stairs are a bit steep.
Follow @sluttypoemsnight on Instagram for updates
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What’s Up at TMoms:
• Wednesday, 4-11pm | 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.
Find out more »January 2024
Scribes On South // January 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 Corey Qureshi and Kat Giordano.
Read poems. Kick ass.
SUNDAY, JANUARY 28TH
6-9PM
NO COVER // FREE FUN
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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.
February 2024
Slutty Poems Night // February 2024
Lust is in the air just in time for that lovey dovey holiday with all the chocolates and flowers and shit.
Celebrate a night full of salacious sex and sexuality themed words. This is a free event but donations are being collected for Project Safe.
Feature poets Leila & Latinx start the night off.
Bring your hoe shit for the open mic hosted by Kate Carey. If you’re too shy to share, feel free to shove something into our (anonymous confessions) box.
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 13TH
DOORS @ 6PM + SHOW @ 7PM
SUGGESTED DONATION | NOTAFLOF
RSVP: FB EVENT
This is a sex positive space that is not tolerant of any racism, misogyny, homophobia, transphobia, fat shaming, slut shaming, or any general bigoted fuckery. 21+ w/ valid ID.
Doors @ 6 pm, show @ 7 pm (but prolly like a gay 7ish) Accessibility Note: Event is upstairs. Stairs are a bit steep.
Follow @sluttypoemsnight on Instagram for updates
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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.
BULLSHIT LIT’S Second Annual Lovey Dovey Poetry Reading
Come hang at TMoms for BULLSHIT LIT’s second annual lovey dovey Valentine’s Day reading! Exactly what it sounds like: eleven writers read their favorite love poems. Get romantic with us, and bring a lover!
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 14TH
DOORS @ 6PM + SHOW @ 7PM
NO COVER // FREE FUN
JAMES ROACH
KALEIGH SPOLLEN
ARI VILLEDA-MARTINEZ
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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 »Batman and Robin: A Live Reading
We hate to disappoint you…but our rubber lips are immune to your charms.
This February, join us for an evening of superheroes, sidekicks, ice guns, pheromones, and superfluous nipples! Theatre Contra is taking the script of Batman and Robin (you know…the nipple one), and performing it live!
Directed by John Patouhas
All VIP tickets come with 4 complimentary raffle tickets and a guaranteed optimal view seat. Limited PWYC Tickets available at the door.
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 18TH
7-9PM
SUGGESTED DONATION $10 | VIP SEATING $15 | NOTAFLOF
RSVP: FB EVENT | TICKETLEAP
Featuring:
Adam Howard
Brennen Malone
Jo Vito Ramirez
Mariah Ghant
Natajia Sconiers
Zachary Valdez
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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 »Collide Zine Issue 6 Release Party
Join us for the Collide Issue 6 Release Party + Open Mic at Tattooed Mom on February 19th! It’s going to be a night filled with creativity, community, and good vibes. Come celebrate the release of our latest issue and enjoy some incredible performances at this in-person event.
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 19TH
6-9PM
NO COVER // FREE FUN
RSVP: EVENTBRITE
Located on South Street, Tattooed Mom is THE spot for local artists to share their work and perform with no filters–we welcome all styles of poetry, art, and performance. We will be taking footage of the performances, so please keep to content that you are comfortable with us resharing on social media.
Mic spots are first com first serve, so get there early!
VISUAL ARTISTS are welcome to vend in the front room of the upstairs bar, and in between sets the audience will be encouraged to check out and shop local handmade wares. To apply to be a vendor at this event, fill out this form.
Attendees will also have a chance to enter RAFFLE GIVEAWAYS OF LOCAL ART (winners announced at 9:30pm after performances end).
So mark your calendars, gather your friends, and get ready for an unforgettable evening of art, expression, music, and poetry. Did we mention the awesome bar staff and amazing food?
We can’t wait to see you there!
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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!
• 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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