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Creative Matchmaking

Calling all creatives from Collide Zine and The Adult Art Club communities and beyond!

Join us for a special collaborative Matchmaking night– an awesome in-person event where artists come together to share tips, tricks, and techniques and seek out others with skills they might lack and want to learn more about!

You could be a painter looking for photography friends, or a photographer looking for model friends, or a craft enthusiast looking to learn x, y, and z from another local! You get the gist.

Is this art friend speed dating? Only if you want it to be.

Let’s inspire each other, exchange contact info, and maybe make cool stuff together!

 

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 26TH
7-9PM
SUGGESTED DONATION $10
>> NOTAFLOF <<
TICKETS: EVENTBRITE

 

Fill out our early interest form ahead of the event to get paired with your match right away!

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSetv9hoIK_4LtXlmCsWOFxPu6mYJpyawfSYYAdZ8SmMuMWFhQ/viewform

 

Follow Collide Zine and The Adult Art Club 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.

Gothic Social Craft Day

Gothic Socials Craft Day is a free hang for creatives, bring that colored paper, stamps, and buttons! We’re taking it back to the good ol days, kindergarten! Tables set up with crafts that attendees can switch between and get a small tutorial and supplies. Enjoy the company of other cool cats, and collage the night away.

 

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 12TH
6:30-10PM
NO COVER // FREE FUN
RSVP: EVENTBRITE

 

Follow @Divacupdrag (aka Cyrus) and @father.fae (Aka Big Gulp) 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.

Collide Zine Turns 4: Issue 13 Release Party + Open Mic

Join us for an unforgettable evening at our second home, Tattooed Mom, as we celebrate two major milestones: Collide Zine’s 4th birthday and the release of our 13th edition!

For four years, Collide Zine has been dedicated to uplifting local artists, poets, writers, and community members through creative collaboration and grassroots storytelling. This celebration is our way of honoring the incredible community that has made it all possible.

The night will feature:

🎨 A Vendor Village showcasing local artists, makers, and small businesses in the front room of the bar

🖌️ A Live Painter creating artwork in real time throughout the evening

🎤 Two Featured Poets sharing powerful original work to open the night

📖 A Two-Hour Open Mic in the upstairs back room, welcoming poets, storytellers, musicians, comedians, and creatives of all kinds

📰 Fresh Copies of Collide Zine Issue 13 available for purchase

Whether you’ve been with us since Issue 1 or you’re discovering Collide for the first time, this event is a chance to connect with other aritts, support locally made products and business owners, and celebrate the vibrant community that continues to grow around this little zine of ours!

All experience levels are welcome at the open mic. Bring a poem, a song, a story, or simply come to listen and enjoy the magic of a room full of creative expression.

 

WEDNESDAY, JULY 15TH
6-9PM
NO COVER // FREE FUN
RSVP: FB EVENT | EVENTBRITE

 

Interested in becoming a vendor?
We’re looking for artists, crafters, makers, zines, vintage sellers, and other creative small businesses to join our Vendor Village. If you’d like to sell your wares at the event, please fill out the vendor application form here.

Interested in live painting or performing as a featured poet? Send us samples of your work here.

FREE ENTRY AND FUN with valid 21+ ID. Help us welcome Issue 13 into the world. We can’t wait to spend the evening with you and our talented friends!

Follow Collide events and stay up to date on all new things @collidezinephilly 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.

Bell Crash Collective presents Mermaid Art Show

Bell Crash Collective presents Mermaid Art Show

 

FRIDAY, JUNE 19TH
7-11PM
NO COVER // FREE FUN

 

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What’s Up at TMoms:

• 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.

FUCK ICE Art Auction and Benefit Showcase

Collide Zine invites Philly to an evening of art, resistance, and collective action.

CALL FOR ART!

We are seeking “FUCK ICE” themed art pieces to create a massive gallery wall of resistance through creative expression. Whether you’re a painter, graphic designer, sculptor, clothing designer or collage artist–all media are welcome to enter for our showcase.

Art rules and specifics:

  • The deadline to submit art is June 1st at 12AM EST
  • Artists can apply with a maximum of four artworks.
  • There is no fee to apply–artists must donate a minimum of 50% total sale price to Vamos Juntos. We encourage more than that if you can.
  • Size requirements: artwork must be no larger than 50 in. x 50 in.
  • All work must be dry and ready to hang, with the appropriate hanging hardware provided by the artist (nails, command strips, etc)

All art will be auctioned off the walls by Collide volunteers throughout the evening. Bid on art by talking to the auctioneer stationed in the front room. We will also be selling Collide Zine and merch to benefit Vamos Juntos.

All sales are final! Any unsold art will be returned to the artist at the end of the event.

If you are interested in submitting art please fill this form here

CALL FOR FEATURED PERFORMERS

Throughout the night we will have a scheduled lineup of featured performances highlighting local talent in the back room of the bar–be sure to arrive early so you don’t miss a beat! Doors re at 6, show starts 7pm.

All performers will receive pooled tips at the end of the evening, with the option to donate their tips to Vamos Juntos.

We are seeking public speakers, poets, standups, and everything in between —Please note that the venue cannot currently accommodate any musical performances. We apologize for this!

If you are interested in performing, please fill this form here.

 

TUESDAY, JUNE 9TH
6-9PM
NO COVER // FREE FUN
RSVP: EVENTBRITE

 

VENDING BY:

@8213 Desserts -sweet treats

@thirtywestph – local books

@boomingfruits – tarot readings

@secondchanceartandvintage – FUCK ICE shirts

@FlashpointPhilly – radical prints and resources to protect against ICE

All proceeds from the event will directly benefit Vamos Juntos, supporting immigrant communities through advocacy, resources, and community empowerment.

Turning artistic rage into action for a cause. Come out and show your support!

Stay loud. Stay awake. Protect your neighbors.
Art is resistance. Let’s use our creativity for good.

Follow Collide Zine Philly 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.

Poetry Reading: Celebrating Childless Millenial by Chiara Di Lello

Chiara Di Lello reads from her debut chapbook Childless Millennial, alongside readings by Philly poets Raena Shirali and Alina Pleskova.

 

THURSDAY, JUNE 4TH
DOORS @ 6:30PM + SHOW @ 7PM
NO COVER // FREE FUN

 

Raena Shirali is the author of two collections of poetry: GILT (YesYes Books, 2017) and summonings (Black Lawrence Press, 2022). Raena’s accolades include a Yaddo Fellowship, a Pushcart Prize and poetry prizes from Gulf Coast, Boston Review, & Cosmonauts Avenue. She lives in Philadelphia and is thus contractually obligated to say, “Go birds.” Instagram: @raenashirali

Alina Pleskova is the author ofToska (Deep Vellum), a 2024 Lambda Literary Award finalist in LGBTQ+ poetry. You can find her work in various places, and her spirit in the astral realm. More at: alinapleskova.com Instagram: @alina_pleskova

Chiara Di Lello is a writer and teacher based in New York’s Hudson Valley. Her debut chapbook Childless Millennial (Game Over Books, 2026) explores ancestry, gender, and the complexities of being childfree. necessarymess.wordpress.com Instagram: @whereskiwi

 

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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.

Screwy Street Films: A Night of Gritty Slice-of-Life Film

Screwball Screenings returns this month on the 28th for a collection of independent street films. Gritty, realistic dramas highlighting the lives of messy everyday people and the issues they go through like the struggles of parenthood, addiction, and redemption while trying their best to keep their lives together.

All films were shot in local neighborhoods by independent filmmakers including Aydan Eyes, Erika Lobati, Christina Hoffman, J.R. Stokes, and more!

CONTENT WARNING some of the films we’re playing feature depictions of heavy subjects like drug addiction and mentions of sexual assault. Viewer discretion is advised.

 

THURSDAY, MAY 28TH
6:30PM
NO COVER // FREE FUN

 

HOSTS: Rachel Buccilli, Noah Cohen

FILMMAKERS: J.R. Stokes, Aydan Eyes, Christina Hoffman, Erika Lobati

ACTORS: Tom Ciorciari, Peter Konsevitch, Bec Fordyce

THE FILMS WE’RE FEATURING:

Beautiful, Pam

Mom Jolie

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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.

Star Jawn: Star Wars Themed Art Show

Bell Crash Collective Presents “Star Jawn” Star Wars Themed Art Show on Star Wars Day, May 4th 7-11pm
Featuring the art of Bevan Dayn, Bob Dix, Dave Fox, Get Up, Jersey Ghoul, Alyssa Young, Saint Jawn and Others

 

MONDAY, MAY 4TH
7-10PM
NO COVER // FREE FUN

 

Featuring:

@citylinear

@vampirevampireboy

@davefoxtattoos

@getupart

@jerseyghoul

@acryliip

@theesaintjawn

@bellcrashcollective

 

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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.

Legendary Pop Up Shop (Night Two)

Two nights full of amazing art, dope brands, music that stays bumping && of course all of the amazing Wolfpack energy only we can bring! This event is hosted by Lone.Cobain && JuicyGoth of the Wolfpack. It will feature a list of all new artists so come check them out and make sure to donate to the Wolfpack so we can continue to bring you more events like this one. Every donation is appreciated!

 

FRIDAY, APRIL 10TH
5-10PM
SUGGESTED DONATION $5
>> NOTAFLOF <<

 

Artist list:
– @Maryjanetuftstuff
– @Docscow

 

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What’s Up at TMoms:

• 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.

Legendary Pop Up Shop (Night One)

Two nights full of amazing art, dope brands, music that stays bumping && of course all of the amazing Wolfpack energy only we can bring! This event is hosted by Lone.Cobain && JuicyGoth of the Wolfpack. It will feature a list of all new artists so come check them out and make sure to donate to the Wolfpack so we can continue to bring you more events like this one. Every donation is appreciated!

 

THURSDAY, APRIL 9TH
5-10PM
SUGGESTED DONATION $5
>> NOTAFLOF <<

 

Artist list:
– @Maryjanetuftstuff
– @Docscow

 

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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.

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