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October 2025
Morse Code: Alternative Open Call Drag Show // October 2025
Morse Code is a alternative drag competition that highlights the freaks and weirdos of the Tri-State area! Come out and help your favorite freak snatch the crown and a $100 cash prize!
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 3RD
DOORS @ 7:30PM + SHOW @ 8PM
SUGGESTED DONATION $10
>> NOTAFLOF <<
Hosted by Norah Morse
Co-host: Ms. Terr
Featuring:
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What’s Up at TMoms:
• Daily Happy Hour | $4 drafts every day from 4-6pm, everybody cheered!
• 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 »Next In Line Comedy: Free F#ckin’ Comedy Show // October 2025
Recently voted “Best Comedy Night” by Philly Mag, Next In Line Comedy is a Philly-based comedy collective run by comedians Manny Brown and Tyler Wolf. The group has also been featured in Philadelphia Inquirer, Thrillist, and PhillyVoice.
Perfect for a date night or just a night out. The shows feature quickly rising comedians, who are ‘next in line,’ and gives Philly audiences a chance to watch incredible stand-up comedy at a low price (FREEEE!). The comics come from NYC, LA, Philly, and beyond, with credits from Comedy Central, Netflix, HBO, MTV, and more!
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 8TH
DOORS @ 7PM + SHOW @ 8PM
NO COVER // FREE FUN
RSVP: EVENTBRITE
Featuring:
Monika Naydenova
Will Gardiner
Maeve Hennesy
malakiah ayres
Nicholas Balsirow
Rachel Fogletto
Follow @nextinlinecomedy on Instagram.
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What’s Up at TMoms:
• Wednesday, 4-10pm | they’re a smash hit for a reason. Smash Burgers (classic or vegan) every Wednesday for just $6!! u heard that right! + $3 PBR! RUN!!!
• Daily Happy Hour | $4 drafts every day from 4-6pm, everybody cheered!
• 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 »The Big Gay Writing Project: Drag Night
Join the Big Gay Writing Project for DRAG NIGHT with star studded performer and philly darling Mandy Mango. This show is for new performers and seasoned ones alike. Have you never done drag and want to give it a shot? Claim your spot by DMing @biggaywritingproject. Bring us your yassified Dwight Schrutes, your party city costumes, your most elaborate drugstore makeup look! Sing, dance, mime, lip sync for your life!
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 9TH
6-10PM
NO COVER // FREE FUN
RSVP: EVENTBRITE
Follow The The Big Gay Writing Project on Instagram.
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What’s Up at TMoms:
• Thursdays, 4-10pm | we support bad decisions but this isn’t one of them. 75¢ pierogis all day for Pierogi Thursday … with all the toppings & sauces ur heart desires + $3 cans of tecate!!!
• Daily Happy Hour | $4 drafts every day from 4-6pm, everybody cheered!
• 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 »Lady Laughs Philly: Open Mic Night // October 2025
Lady Laughs Philly is the city’s only monthly comedy show that features all women and queer comics. Our open mic welcomes anyone and everyone, however our open mics center women and queer comics. We hope you’ll join us!
MONDAY, OCTOBER 13TH
6-9PM
NO COVER // FREE FUN
Hosted by Tan Hoang and Joe Bell!
Follow Lady Laughs Philly on Instagram.
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What’s Up at TMoms:
• Mondays, 4-11pm | mom’s marvelous meatless mondays?? Say it 3 times fast and see what happens. we dare u. Meatless Monday is here at TMoms from open ’till close. See what’s on special this month!
• Mondays, Upstairs 6-11pm | cue ball as bright as ur future. Free Pool Mondays upstairs at TMoms continues!
• Daily Happy Hour | $4 drafts every day from 4-6pm, everybody cheered!
• 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 »The Naughty Jawn: Halloween Edition
Indulge in the Naughty Jawn – Halloween Edition! A 21+ Variety showcase for the geeks and freaks. Drag, Burlesque, rope suspension and more. Dress up with your friends or come as you are. Tip money encouraged! Doors at 7, show starts at 8. Stay updated at linktr.ee/thenaughtyjawn
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 16TH
DOORS @ 7PM + SHOW @ 8PM
SUGGESTED DONATION: $15-20
>> NOTAFLOF <<
SEATING TICKETS
Featuring Mary Macabre, 69EVEAM, Vanity Killz, Deej Nutz, M, Ziphina, and open stage guests. Learn more at instagram.com/thenaughtyjawn
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What’s Up at TMoms:
• Thursdays, 4-10pm | we support bad decisions but this isn’t one of them. 75¢ pierogis all day for Pierogi Thursday … with all the toppings & sauces ur heart desires + $3 cans of tecate!!!
• Daily Happy Hour | $4 drafts every day from 4-6pm, everybody cheered!
• 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 Issue 11 Launch Party & Open Mic
Join us for our long awaited debut of Collide Zine Issue 11 on October 22nd at our favorite community bar and art haven, Tattooed Mom!
Starting at 6pm, the upstairs front room will be open for perusing a hand selected group of 10 local artists and makers–make friends with our thriving artist family and see what our zine is all about!
To apply to vend at this event, click here: https://docs.google.com/
**VENDOR APPS DUE BY 10/15**
To pick up your pre orders of the issue or buy yours hot off the press, slide down to the back room of the upstairs bar, where we’ll be running an open mic for poetry, short stories, and comedy (you name it, anything goes!) from 7 to 9pm. We’ll be giving away RAFFLE PRIZES to anyone who performs on the mic–so get your name on the list early! Spots fill up quickly.
Everyone’s a winner at this event–enjoy FREE art prizes and tickets to upcoming events from our local business partners and sponsors <3
Collide = community, collision, COLLABORATIONS in Philly art and poetry!
Share your unique voice! We can’t wait.
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 22ND
6-9PM
OPEN MIC @7PM
NO COVER // FREE FUN
Follow Collide Zine on Instagram @collidezinephilly
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What’s Up at TMoms:
• Wednesday, 4-10pm | they’re a smash hit for a reason. Smash Burgers (classic or vegan) every Wednesday for just $6!! u heard that right! + $3 PBR! RUN!!!
• Daily Happy Hour | $4 drafts every day from 4-6pm, everybody cheered!
• 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 »SLAYHER: Philly’s Only All Heavy Metal Drag Show // 7 Year Anniversary!
Since October 2018, Philly’s Only All Heavy Metal Drag Show has been shaking the foundations of fame, fashion and fierce in Philadelphia. This legendary dive for artists, misfits and stars alike, Tattooed Mom welcomes you into the arms of Lamia Lust, the cursed queen of nightmares and dreams. In her lair, Lamia heralds the most devious, demonic and gutter trash ghouls to the backrooms runway. Join her and her entourage of evil queens in the filthiest ritual of metal metamorphosis to witness in this modern age. The marriage of heavy metal and drag berths a myriad of abominable forms and incomprehensible beauties, witness the horror of SLAYHER.
Having featured local drag legends, up and coming TV superstars, burlesque, side show, special effects and beyond, Slayher mothers the possibilities of entertainment transcending the constraints of gender, consumerism and fast fashion. Witness the beauty of drag in the filth of heavy metal with cocktails, mocktails, vegan and non vegan delights served hot from the flames of Tmoms’ kitchen! Let go of your limits and take the dive into the fathomless Slayher Screaming Showdown. The most ferocious wail may then hold onto an exclusive prize package from our sponsors and Tattooed overlords.
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 23RD
DOORS @ 7PM + SHOW @ 8PM
SUGGESTED DONATION $15 | VIP SEATING $25 | NOTAFLOF
RSVP: EVENTBRITE
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What’s Up at TMoms:
• Thursdays, 4-10pm | we support bad decisions but this isn’t one of them. 75¢ pierogis all day for Pierogi Thursday … with all the toppings & sauces ur heart desires + $3 cans of tecate!!!
• Daily Happy Hour | $4 drafts every day from 4-6pm, everybody cheered!
• 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 // October 2025
Accept no imitations! Philly’s favorite alternative showcase returns once again for an unforgettable night of FREE live comedy!
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 28TH
DOORS @ 7PM + SHOW @ 8PM
NO COVER // FREE FUN
featuring:
Claire Gill
John Deary
Samantha Ruddy
Finessica
and headliner
Joe Bell
Hosted by Tan Hoang
Art by Joe Bell
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 | it’s tacos. it’s tecate. it’s tuesdays. what more can we say. $1.50 beef or bean tacos every Taco Tuesday + $3 tecate!
• Daily Happy Hour | $4 drafts every day from 4-6pm, everybody cheered!
• 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 »Wild Wild West: A Live Reading
Shoot first, shoot later, shoot some more and then when everybody’s dead try to ask a question or two…
Or we could just…get along in the wild wild west, right? Theatre Contra is getting WESTERN in this weird and wild Will Smith classic. That’s right, we’re taking the INSANE script of Wild Wild West and doing it LIVE – robotic spiders included.
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 29TH
7-9PM
VIP TICKETS: $16
>> NOTAFLOF <<
CAST:
Follow Theatre Contra on Instagram.
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What’s Up at TMoms:
• Wednesday, 4-10pm | they’re a smash hit for a reason. Smash Burgers (classic or vegan) every Wednesday for just $6!! u heard that right! + $3 PBR! RUN!!!
• Daily Happy Hour | $4 drafts every day from 4-6pm, everybody cheered!
• 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 »Haus of Them: Twas the Night Before Halloween
‘Twas the night before Halloween…
and all through @tmoms,
were freaks and queerdos
ready to perform their butts off!
at a Haus Of Them Variety Show,
October 30th,
doors at 7 show at 8,
you won’t wanna miss this.
Come in a costume
for a free raffle ticket
and bring those dollars
cuz you’ll wanna be tippin
Enjoy your mischief night with Haus Of Them to get into the Halloween spirit with an epic variety show with drag, burlesque, live vocals, a raffle & costume contest!
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 30TH
DOORS @ 7PM + SHOW @ 8PM
SUGGESTED DONATION $10-20
>> NOTAFLOF <<
RSVP/TICKETS: EVENTBRITE
Hosted by The ZanyThing 
Starring:
Headliner Mister Sister!! (Baltimore)
Dinah Loneliness (Stage Manager)
Frida N. Slip
MANiC! (Baltimore)
Oberon The Demon (Baltimore)
Tickets from $10 to $20 but no one turned away for lack of funds!!! Get reserved seating online.
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What’s Up at TMoms:
• Thursdays, 4-10pm | we support bad decisions but this isn’t one of them. 75¢ pierogis all day for Pierogi Thursday … with all the toppings & sauces ur heart desires + $3 cans of tecate!!!
• Daily Happy Hour | $4 drafts every day from 4-6pm, everybody cheered!
• 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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