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April 2024

Top 5 Lit Reading

MonMon
April 15April 15
7:00 pm9:00 pm

You haven’t been to a literary event this good before. Or maybe you have, but you definitely haven’t been to five events better.

Please join Jiordan Castle, Warren Longmire, Michael B. Tager and Pantea Tofangchi and listen to them read the heck out of their writing. Poets, prose and mixed-genre, they’re all available at this event. And they all have new or new-ish books!

 

MONDAY, APRIL 15TH
7-9PM
NO COVER // FREE FUN
RSVP: EVENTBRITE

 

Jiordan Castle is the author of Disappearing Act, a memoir in verse. Her work has appeared in HuffPostThe New YorkerThe RumpusTaco Bell Quarterly, and elsewhere. She is a contributor to the LA-based food and culture magazine Compound Butter. Originally from New York, she has an MFA in Poetry from Hunter College and lives in Philadelphia.

Warren is a writer, technologist, educator and uncle from the bad part of Philadelphia. He is the host of House Poet: A Spoken Word Dance Party and founder of _mixlit. Warren’s words have been published in journals including Cartridge Lit, The Cleveland Review of Books, Eleven Eleven and The American Poetry Review. He was featured in the Best American Poetry 2021, edited by Patricia Smith. His latest book, Bird/Diz [an erased history of bebop] was released in Nov. 2022 through BUNNY Presse.

Michael B. Tager is the Managing Editor of Mason Jar Press and an occasional writer of poetry and prose. He’s the author of Pop Culture Poetry: The Definitive Edition (Akinoga Press, ’24). He prefers not to end his sentences on an infinitive, but only because it’s a challenge, not because he thinks it’s a good rule (it isn’t).

Pantea A. Tofangchi is an Iranian-American poet, writer and graphic designer. She is the Art Director and graphic designer for Advertising Media Plus and The Business Monthly. She writes poems (in English), essays, stories and plays (mostly in Persian.) Her work has been published in PloughsharesLittle Patuxent ReviewWelter Atlanta Review–in which she won the International Merit Award–and other journals. She was selected as a finalist for The National Poetry Series’ 2016 and Georgia Poetry Prize 2018.

 

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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.

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Slutty Poems Night // April 2024

WedWed
April 17April 17
6:00 pm9:30 pm

That c*mmy smell in the air might be the aroma of those infamous Bradford Pear trees OR it could mean that the time has come (see what I did there?) again for another edition of Slutty Poems Night! Celebrate a night full of salacious sex and sexuality themed words. This is a free event but donations are being collected for Middle East Childrens Alliance.

 

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 17TH
DOORS @ 6PM + SHOW @ 7PM
SUGGESTED DONATION | NOTAFLOF

 

Feature poets Peter Webb & Seamus 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.

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. Accessibility Note: We welcome mask wearing and if you are not feeling well, please stay home. Event is upstairs- Stairs are a bit steep. Seating is limited. Contact Kate through DM if accommodations are needed.

 

Follow @sluttypoemsnight on Instagram for updates
Flyer by @perpetualsketch

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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.

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Cat Party! Book Release Party

WedWed
April 17April 17
6:00 pm9:00 pm

Philly writer Katie Haegele has been putting out the beloved Cat Party! zine series for 7 years — and now it’s turned into a book! This diverse, lively anthology, published by Microcosm Publishing, collects every issue of the zine plus brand new contributions made especially for the book. More than 50 artists contributed essays, comics, portraits, song lyrics, and photos, all about the beloved cats in their lives, and the pieces range from heartbreakingly personal to totally whimsical (and everything in between)

Come celebrate the release of this beautiful book! You’ll be able to buy your copy before it’s available in stores, get yourself some cat-themed merch (including records with original music by contributor Joe Carlough!), and hang out while enjoying our catty playlist. It’s gonna be a blast!

 

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 17TH
6-9PM
NO COVER // FREE FUN
RSVP: EVENTBRITE

 

Contributing artists include:

 

Plus these wonderful Philly-area artists: 

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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.

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Juicy Goth Presents: Wearable Art Show

SunSun
April 21April 21
2:00 pm6:00 pm

SUNDAY, APRIL 21ST
2-6PM
NO COVER // FREE FUN
RSVP: FB EVENT | EVENTBRITE

 

Artists:

@wildcraftprintshop
@Vdclifestyle
@tinyterror_art
@theartofpace
@mmefaithhaiku
@goldhill92 
@beingamba
@90215raf
@3tsitra
@juicygoth

 

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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.

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The Happening: A Live Reading

MonMon
April 22April 22
7:00 pm9:00 pm

There appears to be an event occuring.

Join Theatre Contra, just in time for Earth Day, as we perform what is arguably the most logical movie to ever exist: M. Night Shymalan’s The Happening! We’re back at Tattooed Mom, so grab a drink, hop in a bumper car and get ready to yell at some plastic plants.

 

MONDAY, APRIL 22ND
7-9PM
SUGGESTED DONATION $10 | VIP SEATING $15 | NOTAFLOF
RSVP: FB EVENT | VIP TICKETS: TICKETLEAP

 

Directed by Adam Howard

All VIP tickets come with 4 complimentary raffle tickets and a guaranteed optimal view seat.

Featuring:
TBA

VIP Tickets available in advance. General Admission (PWYC) available at the door.

 

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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.

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May 2024

Scooby Doo: A Live Reading

WedWed
May 15May 15
7:00 pm9:00 pm

Now who’s the damsel in distress?

Hop in your mystery machine, grab your scooby snacks, and join Theatre Contra, as we solve the mystery of Spooky Island and perform 2002’s Scooby Doo LIVE! We’re back at Tattooed Mom, so grab a drink, hop in a bumper car, and get ready to fight off some monsters and hormones!

 

WEDNESDAY, MAY 15th
7-9PM
SUGGESTED DONATION $10 | VIP SEATING $15 | NOTAFLOF
RSVP: FB EVENT | VIP TICKETS: TICKETLEAP

 

Directed by Abby Weissman

All VIP tickets come with 4 complimentary raffle tickets and a guaranteed optimal view seat.

Featuring:
TBA

VIP Tickets available in advance. General Admission (PWYC) available at the door.

 

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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.

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THIRSTY WALLS // MAY 2024

ThuThu
May 16May 16
5:00 pm11:00 pm

  Calling artists of all kinds! Come out for an evening of slapping stickers, drawing on the walls, making art, and meeting other local artists! Thirsty Walls is a meet-up for artists to create and add to the beautiful chaos Upstairs at Tattooed Mom. Bring your stickers, wheatpastes, stencils, installations, & imaginations because these walls are THIRSTY.   THURSDAY, MAY 16TH 5-11PM NO COVER // FREE FUN EVERYTHING GOES EXCEPT SPRAY PAINT AND AEROSOLS   ***** POSTER ART CREDIT: @melt.gif x @attickattackarts…

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June 2024

Breaking the Curse Book Launch

WedWed
June 5June 5
7:00 pm9:00 pm

Come join Philly faves Alexandra Naughton, Sawyer Lovett, and Daniel DiFranco for the release of Alex DiFrancesco’s new book, Breaking the Curse: A Memoir about Trauma, Healing, and Italian Witchcraft. Readers will each be on stage for 15 minutes followed by a book signing. But! There’s more! Tarot readings! Spell jars! We could even play “light as a feather, stiff as a board,” if you’re into it! But there will definitely be tarot readings and spell jars.

 

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 5th
DOORS @ 6PM + SHOW @ 7PM
NO COVER // FREE FUN
RSVP: FB EVENT 

 

Alex DiFrancesco is the author of Psychopomps, All City, Transmutaion, and Breaking the Curse. Their work has appeared in New York Times, Washington Post, The Guardian, Tin House, Brevity, Vol. 1 Brooklyn, and more. They are the first transgender awards finalist in over 80 years of the Ohioana Book Awards, and the winner of the 2022 Ohio Arts Councli’s Individual Excellence Award. They are the human companion of two rescues, Roxy Music, Dog of Doom (a Westhighland Terrier), and Janglin’ Jack (some kind of cat).

Sawyer Lovett is a trans writer living just outside of Philadelphia by way of Tazewell, VA. He’s a graduate of the Rosemont College MFA program and the human parent to two chaotic rescue dogs. He is an accomplished balloon twister, a pretty good barista, and an occasional bookseller.

Alexandra Naughton is the author of ten poetry collections. Her first novel, American Mary, won the 2015 Mainline contest by Civil Coping Mechanisms and was published in 2016. Her work has been featured in Dusie, Sporklet, sin cesar, Maudlin House, carte blanche, and elsewhere. She writes Talk About It on Substack, and organizes the Bring A Blanket reading series in Philadelphia. Find her on instagram: @alexandranaughton

Daniel DiFranco is a writer/musician/teacher from Philadelphia. He is the author of two novels, Panic Years (Tailwinds Press, 2018) and Devil On My Trail (Unsolicited Press, 2024). His short stories can be found in Smokelong Quarterly, Monkeybicycle, Fractured Lit, and others. Full list of pubs and miscellany can be found at danieldifranco.com.

 

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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.

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Now I Wanna Sniff Some Glue: An International Wheatpaste Art Show

FriSat
June 14June 15
5:00 pm2:00 am

 

Now I Wanna Sniff Some Glue is our first ever wheatpaste show & THE event for wheatpaste artists to meet, exchange ideas & share their love for the art form. The show celebrates the international community that pastes on the streets and reaches out to artists all over the world to show their paste up art in all mediums on our walls, ceilings, doors and floors of Tattooed Mom!

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NOW I WANNA SNIFF SOME GLUE

An International Wheatpaste Art Show

presented by Tattooed Mom & Doomed Future
Friday, June 14, 2024 // 5pm ’til 2am // FREE ADMISSION // 21+

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wheatpaste by Doomed Future

You can find more info on how to submit your own wheatpaste art designs to this open call show on our Now I Wanna Sniff Some Glue blog post.  NIWSSG submissions flyer & show poster designed by Doomed Future.

All are welcome to contribute to the show: first time artists will be shown side by side with the seasoned titans. Hand drawn, printed, silk screened & collaged wheatpastes will be part of the mix in this diverse display of wheatpaste art media, styles and themes. All wheatpastes will be collaged onto the walls of the 2nd floor of Tattooed Mom by a crew of local paste up artists.

 

wheatpastes by Sean Lugo, Marisa VR, City Kitty, Doug Nox, Wolf Sheep, Lace In The Moon & friends

Help spread the word about this show to your fellow artists, friends, and family, & let them know the biggest wheatpaste show to ever hit Philly is on the way! Stay tuned for more show details and fun surprises.

 

wheatpaste by Amberella

 

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What’s Up 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.

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