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November 2026
8213 Desserts: Thanksgiving Pop-Up
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Must be 21+ with valid ID to enter. Find us on the second floor.
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 23RD
6-9PM
NO COVER // FREE FUN
ORDER AHEAD
Follow 8213 Desserts on Instagram and find out more here.
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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 »Back to the Future: A Live Reading
When this baby hits 88 miles per hour… you’re gonna see some serious sh*t.
And serious sh*t we will give you. We’re going back in time, then BACK TO THE FUTURE as we create more than one grandfather paradox and many sequels in motion. So you better hop in your Delorean, travel back in time to Tattooed Mom on November 23rd, and get ready to absolutely WRECK the space/time continuum.
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 23RD
7PM
VIP TICKETS: TICKETLEAP
>> NOTAFLOF <<
Directed by Katie Frazer
Artists/Performers:
Adaeze Nwoko
Arthur Robinson
Kevin Naddeo
Leslie Miller
Liz Crino
Mariah Ghant
Follow Theatre Contra 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 »TUTU TUESDAYS! Tutu Mary’s Mochiko Chickn Sando + Fries Pop-Up! November 24
TUTU TUESDAYS!
WHAT: Tutu Mary’s Mochiko Chickn Sando + Fries Pop-Up @ TMoms
WHEN: Tuesday, November 24th | 4pm – 11pm
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Tuesday, November 24
Tutu Mary’s Mochiko Chickn Sando + Fries Pop-Up
November’s Tutu Mary’s Pop-Up includes:
• Plant Based Mochiko Chickn Sando •
Vegan Mochiko Chickn, Hawaii Mac Salad, Gochujang Aioli, Su-miso Sauce, Sweet Potato Brioche Bun
• Vegan Loaded Kimchi Fries •
Mom’s Famous Waffle Fries, Caramelized Kimchi, Korean Spice Dust, Vegan Whiz, Kewpie Mayo, Fresh Scallion
• Mac Salad Side •
A favorite of Tutu’s Vegan Hawaiian Plate Lunches, now available as an onolicious side!
> ORDER YOURS AT TMOMSTOGO.COM <
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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 »TATTOOED MOMEDY // November 2026
Accept no imitations! Philly’s favorite alternative showcase returns once again for an unforgettable night of FREE live comedy!
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 24
DOORS @ 730PM + SHOW @ 8PM
NO COVER // FREE FUN
featuring:
Josh Machiz
Nicole Phoenix
and headliner Frank D. Neblett
Hosted by Tan Hoang & Joe Bell
Art by Tan Hoang & Joe Bell
Tattooed Momedy is the LAST TUESDAY OF EVERY MONTH exclusively at TATTOOED MOM!
Doors at 7:30 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 »FREE Sunday Arts & Crafts: Hand Turkeys // November 29th!
Feathers & glitter & googly eyes will be FLYING around Tattooed Mom all November long for FREE Sunday Arts & Crafts: Hand Turkeys!
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 29TH
12-11PM
NO COVER // FREE FUN
Hands (and paws) of all ages & sizes are welcome to join in the free fun! Color and craft your very own hand turkey in the wildest, wackiest ways possible! Make your turkey jump off the page with goodies from the TMOMs craft table, including pom-poms, sequins, pyramid studs, & MORE!
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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 »Excalibur Poetry // November 2026
Excalibur is the sword given to Arthur by the lady in the lake. It is the legendary sword used to defend against colonialism and oppression. Our guiding principles are the same. This is a place to wield your words against the forces that would rather see us dead.
IT IS AND WILL ALWAYS BE a safe and brave space for people of color and the LGBTQ+ community. -phobias and -isms are not welcome. There are no outsiders here, just new poets. Welcome to our castle.
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 29TH
DOORS @ 6PM + SHOW @ 7PM
OPEN MIC LIST OPENS AT 6PM SHARP
NO COVER // FREE FUN
Featuring George Marshall
Host/Photographer: C. R. Hooker
Host: Lindsay Hargrave
Follow Excalibur Poetry on Instagram.
George Marshall is a writer out of Omaha, Nebraska. George has been published for fiction in Magpie magazine, Nonfiction is Silly Goose Press and was runner up Thirteenth Floors editor’s choice in poetry. He’s an urban spelunker, spending much of his free time in search of the ninja turtles.
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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 »Gift and Gather
Come join us upstairs at Tattooed Mom for an evening of drinks and generosity joined by a selection of local artists. We will be collecting donations for Sharing Excess & talking Co-Op with members of the SPFC Board.
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 30TH
6-9PM
DOORS @ XPM + SHOW @ XPM
NO COVER // FREE FUN
Featured Vendors:
ZS GOODS
BOB DIX
COBWEB COUTURE
LACH-LI MADE
YAY DIFF
NICHOLAS BENNETT HOME
Follow South Philly Food Co-op 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 »December 2026
WAR of the WORDS: Dad Joke Quizzo & Wordplay Shenanigans
Mom, they’re doing it again! Come put the ‘pun’ in ‘punk’ at WAR OF THE WORDS, a dad joke and wordplay-forward quizzo from the guys behind It’s Always Punny in Philadelphia. Bring your team and tolerance for groaners as you compete for glory, honor, and prizes.
In prior versions, we’ve asked teams to complete dad jokes, invent figures of speech, tell us what acronyms really stand for, and more! No knowledge required; wit and silliness mandatory.
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 1ST
7PM
SUGGESTED DONATION $5
>> NOTAFLOF <<
RSVP: EVENTBRITE
** Quick logistics note: in the past this has been a busy and often standing room event. If you’d prefer to sit, make sure you get in early! Ticketed attendees will be let in first. **
Follow It’s Always Punny in Philadelphia on Instagram.
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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 »Music Buddies Mixer
Need more friends who are excited to check out the band you’ve been wanting to see? We’re here for you! The Cryptid Records crew is calling all music lovers, musicians, and playlist connoisseurs to come hang, meet new friends, and hopefully support the local music scene by dragging your new friends out to shows for years to come. RSVP highly encouraged.
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 3RD
6-8PM
NO COVER // FREE FUN
RSVP: EVENTBRITE
Flyer artwork by Abby Clabaugh
Follow Cryptid Records 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 »Die Hard: A Live Reading
Yipee-ki-yay Mother F**ker
The argument’s over. We don’t care what you say. There’s one true Christmas movie and that’s DIE HARD! Yeah, you guessed it, Theatre Contra is taking the script of this explosive holiday classic and doing it live…again! So get ready for a night of espionage and foot kinks as we save Tattooed Mom from Hans Gruber and his merry (and very German) band of criminals.
MONDAY, DECEMBER 7TH
7PM
VIP TICKETS: TICKETLEAP
>> NOTAFLOF <<
Directed by Adam Howard
Performers:
Adam Howard
Jenna Kuerzie
And more To Be Announced!
Follow Theatre Contra 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.
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