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The Moment: Queer Variety Show

The Moment is a queer variety show where we’re giving artists their moment to shine — because baby, everybody deserves one. Hosted by Nightshade the Glow and Elizabeth New Jersey, this show is all about celebrating queer excellence in all its forms — drag, dance, poetry, whatever your craft is, The Moment is your stage. 21+ with valid I.D.

With a curated lineup of fierce performers for a night that’s loud, unapologetic, and full of heart at Tattooed Mom. Featuring performances by Eye Du Kir, Jiji Jane, Kate Carey, Leila Delicious, Tan Hoang, and Giavacious — a lineup of incredible queer artists ready to step into The Moment. There’s a $5–$10 suggested donation for this event — every dollar goes directly to paying the hosts and performers. If you’re able to give a little more, we’d truly appreciate it. Supporting queer art means putting money in queer pockets, and we’re here to make sure our people get paid. But no one will be turned away for lack of funds at the door.

So come step into The Moment — laugh, gag, cry, tip heavy, and witness the magic. Whether you’re performing or just vibing, you’re part of it. Seating at The Moment will be available, but remember—it’s first come, first served, so make sure to get there early to snag the best spot! If you’re feeling extra fabulous and prefer to stand, we’ve got plenty of standing room for you. Whether you’re sitting pretty or vibing with the show, it’s going to be a night to remember!

Doors open at 6pm

Show starts at 7pm

The Moment is a space for joy, expression, and community. We have a zero-tolerance policy for hate, harassment, or discrimination of any kind. Everyone deserves to feel safe and celebrated—so bring love, respect, and good vibes, or don’t come at all!

 

MONDAY, MAY 12TH
DOORS @ 6PM + SHOW @ 7PM
SUGGESTED DONATION $5-10
>> NOTAFLOF <<
TICKETS: EVENTBRITE

 

The moment

 

Hosted by:
Nightshade the Glow and Elizabeth New Jersey

 

Lineup:

Eye Du Kri
Bitchscotti 
Kate Carey
Leila Delicious
Tan Hoang
Giavacious 

 

Event photographer:
Sylvia

 

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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.

SLAYHER: Philly’s Only All Heavy Metal Drag Show // April 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, APRIL 17TH
DOORS @ 7PM + SHOW @ 8PM
SUGGESTED DONATION $15 | VIP SEATING $25 | NOTAFLOF
RSVP: EVENTBRITE

 

Lineup: 

 

Upstairs at Tattooed Mom, 530 South St. 21+ and ID strictly required! Seating begins at 7pm, and the show starts at 8pm SHARP. PLUS: Check out our 2025 Slayher Dates at Tattooed Mom:

 

Thursday, April 17th
Thursday, June 12th
Thursday, August 14th
Thursday, October 23rd
Thursday, December 18th

 

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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.

Morse Code: Alternative Open Call Drag Show

Get ready for Philly’s new Alternative Open Call Drag Competition! Join us for some shenanigans at Tmoms! 21+

Winner gets $100 cash prize!

 

TUESDAY, APRIL 8TH
DOORS @ 7:30PM + SHOW @ 8PM
SUGGESTED DONATION $10
>> NOTAFLOF <<
TICKETS: EVENTBRITE

 

Hosted by Norah Morse
Co-host: Ms. Terr

Featuring:
Tom Foolery
Oktober Third
Mew Ikki
Vudu Thee Dahl
Goofy Littleguy
Yvette Whoreizon
King Thighs
Valek Vega
Post Mortem

 

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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.

Queen of the Damned: Gothic & Alt Drag Royale // March 2025

The shadows of South St. gather under glimmer of the moonlight for the gothic glamour of Tattooed Mom’s deadliest in alt drag.
The winter may be long and cold but we are colder, those who live in dark respite under the rays of the moonlight. Under the radiance of her silver splendor, the moon, we gather in reverence to the waning crescent. The Queen of the Damned runway completes this winter’s hard fought series of competitions to crown . Fishnets and silver spikes are back,! witness drag royalty shine their darkest fashion with accents of ardence.

Hosted by Philadelphia’s Queen of Nightmares and Dreams, Lamia summons the spirits of the gloom and doomed from local wells, ditches and Septa stops and stations to display their dismal collections of metallic baubles and shiny scraps. Witness the horror of up-and-coming cryptid lookalikes in this showcase of gothic and alternative drag. Enjoy this Live, In the Studio version of What Not to Wear meets Nosferatu while you feast on the delicacies of Tattooed Mom’s legendary menu of vegan and nonvegan meals, signature cocktails and a one of.a kind selection of drafts and brews.

Seating starts at 7pm and the show begins at 8pm. Announce your imminent arrival by RSVPing on Facebook or elevate your experience and reserve your seat with Eventbrite. Practice respect for your fellow guests and be considerate of others’ consent and personal space; keep in mind transphobia, racism, ableism, sexism and homophobia are not tolerated in these halls.Won’t you join us this evening for pleasure? The night is still young.

 

TUESDAY, MARCH 4TH
DOORS @ 7PM + SHOW @ 8PM
SUGGESTED DONATION $7.50 – $25
RSVP: FB EVENT VIP TICKETS: EVENTBRITE

 

Cast:

Lamia
Nikita Sinn
Vudu Thee Dahl
Suli Skekli

 

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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.

Hen House: A Drag, Stand Up, & Burlesque Show

Baltimore’s Cult Classic Hen House: Drag, Stand Up, Burlesque Variety Show is coming to Tattooed Mom, and you don’t want to miss it! Dynamic Duo Kenny Rooster and Dickolas Cage host a show like no other. Come watch some Philly Favorites take the stage with some Baltimore Super Stars in a variety show that celebrates the sexy, the silly, and the sensational! A jaw dropping, showstopping, head-knocking spectacle that’s in town for ONE NIGHT ONLY! Grab your friends, your lovers, your metamores, your neighbor or a stranger and come have a night you won’t soon forget. Come oooh, ahhhh, and of course, laugh!

 

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 27TH
DOORS @ 7PM + SHOW @ 7:30PM
SUGGESTED DONATION $10-20
>> NOTAFLOF <<
EVENTBRITE 

 

Featuring
Tan Hoang (Philly)
Zoe Dixon (Philly)
Beth Amphetamine (Baltimore)
***This show is a KRDC Shows production and is UNAFFILIATED with Philadelphia production company, Henn House Productions

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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.

Sapphictines: Sweet Hearts

My 2025 resolution is to GO TO MORE SAPPHIC SHOWS!! And SAPPHICTINES IS BAAACK!

We have invited two hot sapphic couples to join us for our second annual Sapphictine’s Variety Show! Celebrating all things sapphic love ✨💖💋This years theme? Sapphictines Sweethearts! 👩🏻‍❤️‍💋‍👩🏽💖

This show comes with a raffle for sex toys, lesbian paraphernalia, and more!

 

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 13TH
DOORS @ 7PM + SHOW @ 8PM
SUGGESTED DONATION $15-20
>> NOTAFLOF <<

 

Hosted by @the_lilblopeep & @thezanything (your hot sapphic show producers)
Starring:
@damiendemise & @lilhottieart (a sexy sapphic couple)
@isthishenlobullfrog & @ken.u.knott (a sexy sapphic king couple)

 

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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.

Super Hole Sunday 2025

Greased POLES? No… I said HOLES <3

get ready for a slutty poetry open mic, queer artist pop-up, “halftime” drag performances, fur-ever foster visits with PAWS, interactive hole games, art installations, and more!!

 

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 9TH
1-5PM
SUGGESTED DONATION $10 | NOTAFLOF
50% OF PROCEEDS BENEFIT PAWS

 

VENDORS/ARTISTS:
francesca m. l. (artist)
M Kenney (artist)
Dumpster Fires For You (artist)
Venus Venu (artist)
Medusa Raptor (artist)
Stevie Laney (artist)
Chelsea Wittlich (sex educator)

With “Halftime” drag performances from Mx. Tattooed Mom, Nightshade the Glow (c*nty, dancer, pop star)

 

This event is presented by Tattooed Mom, with support from Kscope Media, Scribes on South, Slutty Poems Night, Stevie Laney Art, Philly PAWS, and more.

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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.

SLAYHER: Philly’s Only All Heavy Metal Drag Show // February 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, FEBRUARY 6TH
DOORS @ 7PM + SHOW @ 8PM
SUGGESTED DONATION $15 | VIP SEATING $25 | NOTAFLOF
RSVP: EVENTBRITE | FACEBOOK

 

Lineup: 
Upstairs at Tattooed Mom, 530 South St. 21+ and ID strictly required! Seating begins at 7pm, and the show starts at 8pm SHARP. PLUS: Check out our 2025 Slayher Dates at Tattooed Mom:
Thursday, February 6th
Thursday, April 17th
Thursday, June 12th
Thursday, August 14th
Thursday, October 23rd
Thursday, December 18th

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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.

Queen of the Damned: Gothic & Alt Drag Royale

The New Year blazes another journey round the sun, those who live in dark respite under the rays of the moonlight. Under the radiance of her golden eminence, the moon, we gather in reverence to the waning crescent. The Queen of the Damned runway returns this winter with a sliver of Gold across. the night sky. Showcasing the freshest and finest gothic and alternative drag. Fishnets and silver spikes are so last season, witness drag royalty gild their darkest fashion with accents of gold and glamour.

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 22ND
DOORS @ 7PM + SHOW @ 8PM
SUGGESTED DONATION $7.50 – $25
>> NOTAFLOF <<
RSVP: FB EVENT | VIP TICKETS: EVENTBRITE

 

Cast:

 

Hosted by Philadelphia’s Queen of Nightmares and Dreams, Lamia summons the spirits of the gloom and doomed from local wells, ditches and Septa stops and stations to display their dismal collections of metallic baubles and shiny scraps. Witness the horror of up-and-coming cryptid lookalikes in this showcase of gothic and alternative drag. Enjoy this Live, In the Studio version of What Not to Wear meets Nosferatu while you feast on the delicacies of Tattooed Mom’s legendary menu of vegan and nonvegan meals, signature cocktails and a one of.a kind selection of drafts and brews.

 

Seating starts at 7pm and the show begins at 8pm. Announce your imminent arrival by RSVPing on Facebook or elevate your experience and reserve your seat with Eventbrite. Practice respect for your fellow guests and be considerate of others’ consent and personal space; keep in mind transphobia, racism, ableism, sexism and homophobia are not tolerated in these halls.

 

Won’t you join us this evening for pleasure? The night is still young.

***

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.

River’s Top Surgery Benefit Show

A drag and variety show to raise fund to support the gender affirming care of our guest of honor, River Waldron.

 

THURSDAY, JANUARY 9TH
DOORS @ 7PM + SHOW @ 7:30PM
SUGGESTED DONATION $ 15
>> NOTAFLOF <<

 

Artists/Performers:
– Goofy Littleguy
– River Waldron
– Randy Louise
– Buck 2th
– Oktober Third
– Eye Du Kri
– Eugene Rideher Betta
– Mister Right
– Herb Gordon Bullfrog
– Tom Foolery
– The Zanything
– Elizabeth New Jersey

 

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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.

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