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August 2025
Lady Laughs Philly: Open Mic // August 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 we prioritize women and queer comics. We hope you’ll join us!
MONDAY, AUGUST 11TH
6-9PM
NO COVER // FREE FUN
Hosted by Bre Smiley and Mary Haggerty
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 »Next In Line Comedy: Free F#ckin’ Comedy Show // August 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, AUGUST 13TH
DOORS @ 7PM + SHOW @ 8PM
NO COVER // FREE FUN
RSVP: EVENTBRITE
Featuring:
Spark Tabor
Maeve Hennessy
Zoe Dixon
Samantha Ruddy
Chase Shanahan
Zade Dohan
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 »SLAYHER: Philly’s Only All Heavy Metal Drag Show // August 2025
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, AUGUST 14TH
DOORS @ 7PM + SHOW @ 8PM
SUGGESTED DONATION $15 | VIP SEATING $25 | NOTAFLOF
RSVP: EVENTBRITE
Thursday, October 23rd
Thursday, December 18th
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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 »Cheers Queers: Open Mic & Networking
Cheers Queers—an open mic and networking event for queer workers, advocates, and artists!
SUNDAY, AUGUST 17TH
DOORS @ 6PM + OPEN MIC @ 7PM
NO COVER // FREE FUN
What to Expect:
Share your voice or enjoy performances from local queer talent
Network with fellow advocates, artists, and community members
Free LUSH Cosmetics Giveaways!
Additional resources and support provided by Galaei
All donations and proceeds from the bar will support Galaei
Come as you are, bring your friends, and let’s celebrate together!
Follow Galaei on Instagram
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What’s Up at TMoms:
• Sundays, All Day Long | if u didn’t get glitter in ur drink did you even craft sunday? Craft Sundays at TMoms every sunday, play both upstairs and downstairs. u heard me, both.
• 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 »Whophile: The Song Is Over – Six Decades of The Who
Timothy Tilghman is pleased to deliver a lecture on The Who, ‘Whophile: The Song Is Over – Six Decades of The Who’ at the Tattooed Mom on August 20, 2025. Whophiles are encouraged to attend a discussion about an iconic British Rock & Roll institution – The Who – that continues to rock live on stage after six decades. Pete Townshend and Roger Daltrey embody the hard-driven music once The Who plug in and crank it up in performance. Their rock anthems resonate with their fans and have an exciting backstory to share with hardcore followers and emerging supporters.
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 20TH
6:30PM
NO COVER // FREE FUN
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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 Mummy Returns: A Live Reading
No harm ever came from opening a chest…
That’s exactly what she said about opening a book last time…either way, join Theatre Contra at Tattooed Mom on August 18th as we fight mummies AND scorpion kings all while trying to avoid getting shot in the arse…again. That’s right, we’re taking the script of The Mummy Returns and doing it LIVE (except for the mummy…that’s very dead).
SUNDAY, AUGUST 24TH
7-9PM
>> NOTAFLOF <<
VIP SEATING: $16
Follow Theatre Contra on Instagram.
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What’s Up at TMoms:
• Sundays, All Day Long | if u didn’t get glitter in ur drink did you even craft sunday? Craft Sundays at TMoms every sunday, play both upstairs and downstairs. u heard me, both.
• 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 // August 2025
Accept no imitations! Philly’s favorite alternative showcase returns once again for an unforgettable night of FREE live comedy!
TUESDAY, AUGUST 26TH
DOORS @ 7PM + SHOW @ 8PM
NO COVER // FREE FUN
Hosted by Tan Hoang & Joe Bell
featuring:
Joe Murdock
Clara Blackstone
and headliner
Sureni Weerasekera
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 »Morse Code: Alternative Open Call Drag Show // August 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!
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 27TH
DOORS @ 7:30PM + SHOW @ 8PM
SUGGESTED DONATION $10
>> NOTAFLOF <<
Hosted by Norah Morse
Co-host: Ms. Terr
Guests:
@xx_tomfoolery_xx
@thebrettzo
Contestants:
@itssavvybaby
@cosmiccutie_
@thezanything
@thehumandiscoball
@drag_ghoul
@queenelizabethnewjersey
@mx.kayokenshin
@semavanhogh
@oberonthedemon
@dinahloneliness
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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 »September 2025
Lady Laughs Philly: Open Mic Night // September 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, SEPTEMBER 8
6-9PM
NO COVER // FREE FUN
Hosted by Dr. Holly and Sarah Hanson!
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 »Next In Line Comedy: Free F#ckin’ Comedy Show // September 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, SEPTEMBER 10TH
DOORS @ 7PM + SHOW @ 8PM
NO COVER // FREE FUN
RSVP: EVENTBRITE
Featuring:
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.
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