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April 2024
Dungeons & Drafts // April 14th, 2024
There’s Dungeons. There’s Drafts. There very possibly might be Dragons. Come join Dungeons n’ Drafts for some good old DnD at TMoms! All player experience levels are welcome, from newbies to seasoned PCs!
SUNDAY, APRIL 14TH
DOORS @ 12PM + START @ 1PM
TICKETS: PURCHASE HERE
Brought to you by high demand, Dungeons n’ Drafts is excited to be hosted by the wonderful folks at Tattooed Mom! Seating is super limited here, so sign up soon before this potentially sells out. All DnD players are receiving a “Mom’s Chip + Explanation Card” that is good for life! We’ll be there right at lunch time too for all your eating needs. Doors open at 12pm, play starts at 1pm. See ya there!
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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 »Top 5 Lit Reading
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 HuffPost, The New Yorker, The Rumpus, Taco 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 Ploughshares, Little Patuxent Review, Welter 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.
Collide Zine Artist Pop-Up & Open Mic with Bring a Blanket Reading Series
We’re stoked to announce our next open mic and artist pop-up at Tattooed Mom’s again on Tuesday April 16th, from 6-10pm! This mic is special however, because we are collaborating with another fabulous supporter of Philly poetry, @bringablanketreadingseries to promote their first ever printed ZINE and celebrate their ONE YEAR anniversary.
TUESDAY, APRIL 16TH
6-10PM
NO COVER // FREE FUN
RSVP: EVENTBRITE
Created and run by Alexandra Naughton and Josh Dale of Thirty West Publishng Bring A Blanket Reading Series (@bringablanketreadingseries) is Philadelphia’s indoor/outdoor monthly reading series that celebrates locals and travelers alike. They have held events at Washington Square Park, A Novel Idea on East Passyunk, and Lot 49 Books, to name a few.
We’re happy to introduce their community to ours in this joint endeavor to show the mic at Tattooed Mom (530 South St) a heavy dose of poetry, spoken word, and expression!
To further the celebrate the community behind both poetry zines, we’ll have raffles going all night, and an incredible lineup of vendors (sign ups open now in the link below)
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdP6t_f19jh8vy0M2lnj_jxXQ_PKS4wAEgBDEWSTX5MQJZLQQ/viewform
To submit and learn more about BAB zine and Collide zine, follow the link in our bio. Submissions to BAB close 4/20.
RSVP on Eventbrite, or just show up. This event is free for all 21+.
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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.
Find out more »Slutty Poems Night // April 2024 – POSTPONED
EDIT 4/16: This month’s Slutty Poems Night has been POSTPONED. Please join us for the next reading on Tuesday, June 11th.
Find out more »Cat Party! Book Release Party
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
- Cartoonist Dame Darcy
- Punk legend Joe Genaro
- Quimby’s Bookstore founder Steven Svymbersky
- Microcosm founder Joe Biel
- Comics artists Mardou, Defectivepudding, and Heidi Moreno
Plus these wonderful Philly-area artists:
- Katie Haegele
- Justin Duerr
- Alison Lee Chapman
- The Crime Cats
- Andrew Keller
- Courtney Stevenson
- The Word Distro
- Ailbhe Pascal
- Caitlin Peck
- Delphadae
- Anna Lehr Mueser
- Jo-Jo Sherrow
- Nicole (2) of the South Street Art Mart
- Ally Shwed
- Enx Eeden
- Craig Wenner
- Melba Eismann
- Joe Carlough
- M.J. Fine
- Helen Kaucher
- Jay McQuirns
- Melanie Rosato
- Raymond E. Mingst
- Mellen Reinbold
- Key K. Bird
- Rachel Blythe Udell and Jeremy Newman
- Kelsey Stewart
- Jackie Soro
- Marina Murayama
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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 »SLAYHER: Philly’s Only All Heavy Metal Drag Show // April 2024
Take heed metalheads and drag royalty lovers alike.
Philly’s one and only ALL heavy metal drag show sharpens its scythe for the ultimate harvest! Legends and vultures alike shall gather at Tattooed Mom on 530 South St. for a night of metal mayhem, and mesmerizing feats of malice and avarice!
Witness the Horror!
Lamia The Cursed Queen: Ruler of the metal underworld, ready to bewitch you with her hauntingly fierce presence.
Starring the talents of philadelphia’s philthiest lipsync assassins!
Hannibal Lickher
Plexie Glass
Vudu Thee Dahl
Tom Foolery
Vanity Kills
Lady Azarine
Angel Baphomet
THURSDAY, APRIL 18TH
DOORS @ 7PM + SHOW @ 8PM
SUGGESTED DONATION $15 | VIP SEATING $25 | NOTAFLOF
RSVP: EVENTBRITE
Don your finest leather and lace, and join us for a night of metal anthems, limitless drag royalty, and unforgettable brutality. Celebrate 5+ years of Heavy Metal and Drag Carnage! Test your limits and compete for the most vicious vocal explosion in the classic Slayher Scream Showdown! Where the best metal scream will win the coveted crown of Scream Queen!
Seating is limited to VIPS and offered on a first come-first served basis! Order in advance to reserve your spot! Seating starts at 8pm, Shows begin at 9pm! This event is 21+ and requires a valid proof of ID. Transphobia, Racism, Ableism, Sexism and Hate-speech (T.R.A.S.H) will not be tolerated in any fashion at this event.
Enjoy delectable vegan and nonvegan entrees as well as a sinful menu of cocktails, draft beers and signature specialties. Shoot some pool and see wall-to-wall-to-wall local artists displaying their works in the premium punk rock atmosphere of one of South St’s finest bars and restaurants.
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What’s Up at TMoms:
• Thursdays, 4-10pm | All hail Pierogi Thursday! Munch and crunch on 75¢ pierogi (vegan, obvi) plus $3 cans of Tecate every Thursday!! And don’t forget ur toppings…
• 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 »Tutu Mary’s Sunday Plate Lunch Pop Up • 4/21/24
WHAT: Tutu Mary’s Plate Lunch Pop-Up @ TMoms
WHEN: Sunday, April 21st | pick-up or dine in after 12 noon
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Tutu Mary really outdid herself this time! Not only does she have one of the 7 Philly Food Pop-Ups You Need To Know About Right Now (mahalo, Philly Mag! ), but she’s also popping up at TMoms to welcome spring with an onolicious traditional Hawaiian plate lunch with a totally vegan spin! It’s sure to warm your soul with a taste of island comfort food, made with ALOHA!
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Sunday 4/21
Tutu Mary’s Vegan Plate Lunch Pop-Up
March’s Tutu Mary’s Plate Lunch Pop-Up includes:
• Vegan Shoyu Garlic Chickn •
• Hawaiian Mac Salad •
• Kokuho Rose Rice with Furikake •
• House Made Spicy Kimchi •
Plus Vegan Coconut Dark Chocolate Macadamia Nut Haupia Bars
Enjoy it all with a Shaka iced herbal tea, brewed in Hilo, Hawaii!
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PRE-ORDERS OPEN ON SUNDAY 4/21 AT 10AM!
“Tutu” means Grandmother in Hawaiian, so this one is very near & dear to our hearts <3 And don’t worry: plate lunch isn’t just for lunch. Folks in Hawaii eat it for breakfast, dinner, & as a late night snack, too!
Juicy Goth Presents: Wearable Art Show
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.
Find out more »LESBDSM: A Sapphic Kink Themed Variety Show
HAUS OF THEM is back giving you the kinky sapphic night of your wettest dreams 💦 💦 Everyone is welcome to join us for LESBDSM, a drag, burlesque, sexy sensual variety show celebrating all sapphic-things kink and BDSM! With a chance to win a sex toy kit provided by Dannys Midnight Confessions!
Hosted by lipstick lovers Lil Blo Peep and The ZanyThing at Tattooed Mom, second floor, Doors at 7 pm Show at 8 pm. Tickets online $10, $20 for reserved seating! No one turned away for lack of funds! Must be able to provide ID proving 21 +
SUNDAY, APRIL 21ST
8-10:30PM
SUGGESTED DONATION $10-20
>> NOTAFLOF <<
RSVP: EVENTBRITE
Featuring:
Fulano De Tal, sexy drag king extraordinaire
Miss Thing, creep in the streets and in the sheets
Ziphina, burlesque goddess and host of The Naughty Jawn
with Open Stage Performers:
Cash Calamity
Perry Mingle
Phoenix Universe
Vanity Killz
Kittened by Rexxi!
Door managed by Lobo
See you there, kinksters!
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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 »The Happening: A Live Reading
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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:
Adam Howard
Katie Frazer
Jenna Kuerzi
John Patouhas
Natajia Sconiers
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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