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October 2024
Very Issue 10 Release Party
Join us for the Vol. 10 Release Party for VERY MAGAZINE, a modern day erotic magazine created by Stevie Laney!
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 16TH
6-9PM
NO COVER // FREE FUN
Vendors:
@juicygoth
@elizabethkrosss
@medusa.raptor.studios
@kenneykutouts
@loosely.love
@lexitayte
@kingvidro244
@boingerbunch
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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 »Caught In The Machine: Book Release Party
Come celebrate the launch of Natasha Dennerstein’s latest poetry collection published via Be About It Press, CAUGHT IN THE MACHINE, a “long overdue reprisal” of one of Hollywood’s golden age sirens. Joining her are local legends Thalia Geiger, Zach Ozma, and Julian Shendelman.
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 20TH
DOORS @ 6PM + SHOW @ 7PM
NO COVER // FREE FUN
Hosted by Alexandra Naughton
Readers:
Natasha Dennerstein
Thalia Geiger
Julian Shendelman
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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 »November 2024
Collide Zine Issue 8 Release Party
Collide Zine returns to Tattooed Mom Tattooed Mom on South Street to celebrate its Issue 8 release! Artists and writers that contributed to the zine will be there to talk about their work, perform, and possibly vend their unique handmade pieces!
Friends, family, and vegan/non-vegan food lovers are welcome to join in on the fun and stay for SCRIBES ON SOUTH right after!
A full day at Tmom’s? Oh, HELL yes.
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 24TH
12-5PM
NO COVER // FREE FUN
RSVP: EVENTBRITE
Vendors:
@casualcovert
@eunoamiaart
@gigi_lovond_gallery
@iffybooks
@boomingfruits
@spoolsonparade
@kingofratz
Entry is FREE 21+ from 12-5 upstairs–enjoy an open mic in the back room and browse local vendors in the front room. Be amazed by Collide’s incredibly talented community of artists and writers and learn more about how you can participate in any of their events across the city! Apply to be published in the next issue, or snag a copy of 8 at the show to see what it’s all about.
Love and good times always 🥰
Interested in vending? Reach out to the Collide Team here.
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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 »March 2025
Collide Zine Issue 9 Release Party & Open Mic
Collide Zine (@collidezinephilly) takes over upstairs at TMOMS on Sunday, March 2nd, from 6-9PM for an unforgettable night of open mic performances and art vendors to celebrate the release of their newest Issue, No. 9!
🌱What’s Happening:
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Zine Release: Grab your copy of Collide before it hits shelves anywhere else. Hot off the press!
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Open Mic: Share your poetry, prose, or music—sign-ups open at 6, performances start 6:30. Prizes will be given out to our top performers!
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Local Vendors: Between open mic sets, shop local art vendors in the front room and mingle with friends! Grab a drink at the bar and enjoy delicious vegan food and snacks!
VENDORS WANTED: To vend your art at this event, shoot Collide a message at [email protected]
Free entry 21+. Show your love for Collide and experience what their community is truly all about!
SUNDAY, MARCH 2ND
DOORS @ 6PM
NO COVER // FREE FUN
RSVP: EVENTBRITE
Follow Collide Zine on Instagram @collidezinephilly
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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 »Barrelhouse Issue 25 Launch Party!
Event description: Come celebrate the release of Barrelhouse Magazine’s 25th print issue. The literary journal was founded 20 years ago, in a Washington, D.C. dive bar, with a mission to publish serious work while not taking itself too seriously. Since then, Barrelhouse has won awards, hosted conferences, published books, and become a worldwide leader in the ever-growing field of Patrick Swayze studies. The event will feature a selection of authors reading work from issue 25, plus plenty of socializing and general merriment.
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 19TH
7PM
NO COVER // FREE FUN
Host/MC: Juliet Gelfman-Randazzo
Readers: Danny Caine, J.M. Jones, Olivia Muenz, Yusuf Poladin
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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 2025
Saturn Daze Visual Album Screening
This event is a screening of a visualizer for Saturn Daze’s album The Flowers Are Beautiful Even If They’re Dying. There will be merch available and art from the album on display.
THURSDAY, AUGUST 28TH
DOORS @ 6PM
NO COVER // FREE FUN
RSVP: EVENTBRITE
Follow Saturn Daze 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 »October 2025
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 »March 2026
Collide Zine Issue 12 Launch Party & Open Mic
Join us for our long awaited debut of Collide Zine Issue 12 on March 3rd at our favorite community bar and art haven, Tattooed Mom!
Starting at 6pm, the upstairs front room will be open for shopping a select 10 local artist and maker’s wares–make friends with our thriving artist family and see what our zine is all about!
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 6:30 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 is a winner at this event–enjoy free art and tickets to upcoming art events from our local business partners <3
Collide = community.
Show us what you’re about and we’ll see you there! We can’t wait.
TUESDAY, MARCH 3RD
6-9PM
NO COVER // FREE FUN
RSVP: FB EVENT | EVENTBRITE
Vendors:
Alaina Joy
Brooke Grant
Vee Cipperman
Ash Anethema
Art Battle/Kim Lucas
Judy Ha
Casual Covert
Them Arts
Nox Wulong
LiveCarePhilly
Follow Collide Zine on Instagram @collidezinephilly
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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 »May 2026
456 Official First Edition Board Release
456 Official First Edition Board Release
WEDNESDAY, MAY 13TH
7-11PM
NO COVER // FREE FUN
Featuring:
@456unlimited @thegodkt @crickhunter @tnelzzdawg
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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 »July 2026
Collide Zine Turns 4: Issue 13 Release Party + Open Mic
Join us for an unforgettable evening at our second home, Tattooed Mom, as we celebrate two major milestones: Collide Zine’s 4th birthday and the release of our 13th edition!
For four years, Collide Zine has been dedicated to uplifting local artists, poets, writers, and community members through creative collaboration and grassroots storytelling. This celebration is our way of honoring the incredible community that has made it all possible.
The night will feature:
A Vendor Village showcasing local artists, makers, and small businesses in the front room of the bar
A Live Painter creating artwork in real time throughout the evening
Two Featured Poets sharing powerful original work to open the night
A Two-Hour Open Mic in the upstairs back room, welcoming poets, storytellers, musicians, comedians, and creatives of all kinds
Fresh Copies of Collide Zine Issue 13 available for purchase
Whether you’ve been with us since Issue 1 or you’re discovering Collide for the first time, this event is a chance to connect with other aritts, support locally made products and business owners, and celebrate the vibrant community that continues to grow around this little zine of ours!
All experience levels are welcome at the open mic. Bring a poem, a song, a story, or simply come to listen and enjoy the magic of a room full of creative expression.
WEDNESDAY, JULY 15TH
6-9PM
NO COVER // FREE FUN
RSVP: FB EVENT | EVENTBRITE
Interested in becoming a vendor?
We’re looking for artists, crafters, makers, zines, vintage sellers, and other creative small businesses to join our Vendor Village. If you’d like to sell your wares at the event, please fill out the vendor application form here.
Interested in live painting or performing as a featured poet? Send us samples of your work here.
FREE ENTRY AND FUN with valid 21+ ID. Help us welcome Issue 13 into the world. We can’t wait to spend the evening with you and our talented friends!
Follow Collide events and stay up to date on all new things @collidezinephilly 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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