Tag: live performance

Lady Laughs Philly: Open Mic Night // June 2026

Lady Laughs Philly is Philadelphia’s premier monthly comedy show that features all women and queer comics. Our open mic welcomes anyone and everyone, however we center women and queer comics. Join us!

 

MONDAY, JUNE 15TH
6-9PM
NO COVER // FREE FUN

 

Hosted by Christa Rivers and Michael Kelly.

Produced by Shawna Lutzow

Follow Lady Laughs Philly 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.

Big Ass Bitties // June 2026

Pals! Big Ass Bitties is a wild ride, a night of comedic risks, feats of glory, attempts of epic proportions. You will be rewarded! You will get what you came for. You will see Bettys Bits.

The night is filled with adventure and misadventure from amazeballs comics. Won’t you come thru, and share your open arms with our vulnerable goofs? Come see this show! A line up of wild proportions!

 

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 10TH
DOORS @ 6:30PM + SHOW @ 7:30PM
NO COVER // FREE FUN

 

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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.

But I’m A Cheerleader: A Live Reading

Oh my god, they were right. I’m a homo!

Theatre Contra is kicking off Pride Month the only way we know how…with a very gay movie reading! What better reading than the cult classic BUT I’M A CHEERLEADER? That’s right, we’re praying homophobia away at Tattooed Mom, so get ready for a night of pastel propaganda, innuendos, and endless cheerleaders jumping in slow motion.

 

MONDAY, JUNE 8TH
7-9PM
VIP TICKETS: $15
>> NOTAFLOF <<

 

Directed by Adaeze Nwoko

 

Artist Lineup:

 

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.

Lady Laughs Philly: Open Mic Night // May 2026

Lady Laughs Philly is the city’s only monthly comedy show that features all women and queer comics. Our open mic welcomes anyone and everyone, however our open mics center women and queer comics. We hope you’ll join us!

 

MONDAY, MAY 18TH
6-9PM
NO COVER // FREE FUN

 

Lineup of Artists/Performers:

Hosted by Akudo Ejelonu and Joe G.

Produced by Shawna Lutzow

Audio/Sound Support by Kara Ferguson of Banter

 

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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.

Scott Pilgrim vs. the World: A Live Reading

BREAD MAKES YOU FAT?!
Yeah, it may, but you know what doesn’t make you fat? A Theatre Contra Live Reading, that’s what! We’ve got 7 evil exes to defeat while avoiding a stalker, a confusing roommate, and an arguably evil sister. So grab your warhammer, collect your coins, and get ready to witness SCOTT PILGRIM VS. THE WORLD live at Tattooed Mom!

 

MONDAY, MAY 11TH
7-9PM
VIP TICKETS: $15
>> NOTAFLOF <<

 

Directed by Tay Sconiers

Artist Lineup:

 

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.

Heathers: A Live Reading

My Son’s A Homosexual, And I Love Him…

There’s ONE true queen bee of high-school dark comedy, and that’s HEATHERS. And now, Theatre Contra is taking this cult-classic script of teen angst, croquet, and casual homicide and performing it LIVE!

Get ready for a night of savage one-liners, color-coded tyranny, and a love story so toxic only Winona Ryder could pull it off. So pull on your scrunchies, hop in a go-kart and prepare for an evening of beautifully bitchy mayhem as we bring this deliciously dark masterpiece to life.

 

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 29TH
7-9PM
VIP TICKETS: $15
>> NOTAFLOF <<

 

Directed by John Patouhas

 

Artists/Performers:
Arthur Robinson
Eliza Waterman
Liz Crino
Mariah Ghant
Tay Sconiers

 

Follow Theatre Contra 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.

Lady Laughs Philly: Open Mic Night // April 2026

Lady Laughs Philly is the city’s only monthly comedy show that features all women and queer comics. Our open mic welcomes anyone and everyone, however our open mics center women and queer comics. We hope you’ll join us!

 

MONDAY, APRIL 13TH
6-9PM
NO COVER // FREE FUN

 

Lineup of Artists/Performers: Include Instagram or other social media links.

Hosted by Cara Harris and Leesa Tha Teacha

Produced by Shawna Lutzow

Audio/Sound Support by Kara Ferguson of Banter

 

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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.

Diapasón: A Spectrum of Queer Performance in Philly

Calling all kings, queens, clowns, and creatures! Join us at @tmoms for a night of queer, quality performances from some of Philadelphia’s rising stars in a one-time pop-up event showcasing all aspects of drag and performance art around Philly! *Free admission*

 

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 25TH
DOORS @ 7PM + SHOW @ 8PM
NO COVER // FREE FUN

 

Featuring:

Stiletta

Bippity Boop

Jenny Sais Quoi

Bella Minou

Lady

Oedipuss Rex

Greyson DePole

Buck 2th

Blu Pangine

Onyx Ivy

Rosey Hart

Ronnie Marie

Muse

Eye

Harmonica Lewinsky

Estradoll

 

 

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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!!!

• 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.

Mini Moment // March 2026

Mini Moment is a cozy, high-energy queer variety show hosted by Nightshade the Glow. Each performer gets a short, punchy set designed to make a big impact. Small moments, big energy, and lots of queer joy in an intimate, no-cover space.

 

MONDAY, MARCH 23RD
DOORS @ 6PM + SHOW @ 7PM
NO COVER // FREE FUN
RSVP: EVENTBRITE

 

Host: Nightshade the Glow @nightshadetheglow

Headliner: Eboni X Pyre @ebonixpyre

Performers:
Alya Novae Minx @bawdybyalya

ALUXX Turned-Her @aluxxturnedher

Arugala @thearugala

Johnny Flystone @kingjohnnyflystone

Marz McCall @smexymarz

Romeo Blaque Lickher @romeoblaque

Vynce Vyndetta @vvyndetta

Kitten: Salaam Kitty @salaamkitty

Photography: Sylvia @sylviamwaldron

 

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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.

D2: The Mighty Ducks: A Live Reading

Ducks fly together…

That’s right, Theatre Contra is taking the script of D2: The Mighty Ducks and doing it LIVE! Get ready for knuckle-puck madness, outrageous ’90s patriotism, and the triumphant return of Coach Bombay as he leads Team USA against the most intimidating youth hockey squad ever assembled: ICELAND…our eternal villain for reasons still unknown.

 

MONDAY, MARCH 16TH
7-9PM
VIP TICKETS: $15
>> NOTAFLOF <<

 

Directed by Leslie Miller

Artists/Performers:

 

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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