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WAR OF THE WORDS: Dad Joke and Wordplay Quizzo Battle

The wordiest, nerdiest quizzo event you’ve ever attended comes back to Tattooed Moms! Assemble your squad and strap in for groaners.

From the notorious fellows behind It’s Always Punny in Philadelphia comes another dad joke-based quizzo extravaganza, this time with a new name. Assemble your squad and prepare for wordplay battle; prepare for groans. Your team will compete in rounds including, but not limited to:

Complete the Dad Joke: We give you the first half of the dad joke, you complete the second

Headlines: We give you a wacky new story, you write the headline

What’s in a Name?: Tell us what an acronym or abbreviation really stands for

Figures of Speech: Create a new saying and tell us when you use it

Winners will receive honor, glory, and prizes(!).

 

TUESDAY, MAY 19TH
7PM
SUGGESTED DONATION $5
>> NOTAFLOF <<
RSVP: EVENTBRITE

 

Logistical note: this event has been busy in the past. If having a proper chair is an object, we suggest you arrive early (though we’ll of course do our best to accommodate).

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.

The Hey Hi Hello Show

Join us for The Hey Hi Hello Show on Thursday, April 30th at 7pm at Tattooed Mom! 2 hours of improv and stand-up! Come say hey (hi hello)!

Welcome to The Hey Hi Hello Show!

Spend your Thursday night with the HHH crew and friends at TMom (upstairs). It’ll be something you’ve never seen before!

 

THURSDAY, APRIL 30TH
DOORS @ 6:30PM + SHOW @ 7PM
SUGGESTED DONATION $5
>> NOTAFLOF <<
RSVP: EVENTBRITE

 

Line-up:

No Straight Man

Hot N’ Fresh

Hey Hi Hello

Stand-up by Sofía Cordero!

 

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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.

WAR OF THE WORDS: Dad Joke and Wordplay Quizzo Battle

From the notorious fellows behind It’s Always Punny in Philadelphia comes another dad joke-based quizzo extravaganza, this time with a new name(!). Assemble your squad and prepare for wordplay battle; prepare for groans. Your team will compete in rounds including, but not limited to:

Complete the Dad Joke: We give you the first half of the dad joke, you complete the second

Headlines: We give you a wacky new story, you write the headline

What’s in a Name? Tell us what an acronym or abbreviation really stands for

Figures of Speech: Create a new saying and tell us when you use it

Winners will receive honor, glory, and prizes(!).

 

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 2026
7-8:30PM
SUGGESTED DONATION $5
>> NOTAFLOF <<
TICKETS: EVENTBRITE

 

Logistical note: this event has been busy in the past. If having a proper chair is an object, we suggest you arrive early (though we’ll of course do our best to accommodate).

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.

Shame Spiral: A Storytelling Show + Open Mic // January 2026

A group of comedians tell the stories that usually don’t make it to the stage. Close the door behind you and unburden yourself. Feel free to share a story after the showcase.

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 21ST
DOORS @ 7:30PM + SHOW @ 8PM
NO COVER // FREE FUN

 

Hosted by Charles Steele
Storytellers: Dr. Holly, Christa, Dezzy, Roze Luardo

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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.

(POSTPONED!) Shame Spiral: A Storytelling Show + Open Mic // December 2025 (POSTPONED!)

**NOTE:**
This event has been postponed! Keep an eye out for the return of Shame Spiral!
A group of comedians tell the stories that usually don’t make it to the stage. Close the door behind you and unburden yourself. Feel free to share a story after the showcase.

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 3RD
DOORS @ 7:30PM + SHOW @ 8PM
NO COVER // FREE FUN

 

Hosted by Charles Steele
Storytellers: Dr. Holly, Christa, James Moss, Joe Bell

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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.

South Street Pun-Off // September 2025

We’re baaaaaaack! Come put the ‘pun’ in ‘punk’: Philly’s first, best, and only dad joke-based quizzo returns to Tmoms once again! Bring your team and tolerance for groaners as you compete for glory, honor, and prizes in rounds including:

  • Complete the Dad Joke
  • Headlines
  • … and more!

Then, stay put for PUNDEMONIUM, an improvised, head-to-head battle of wordplay wits. Draw a topic out of a hat, then take turns riffing against other competitors on that topic. Last one standing is the champ!

 

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 23RD
7-8:30PM
SUGGESTED DONATION $5
>> NOTAFLOF <<
RSVP: EVENTBRITE

 

** Quick logistics note: the past couple of times, this has been a busy or 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.

SOUTH STREET PUN-OFF: Dad Joke Trivia & Wordplay Shenanigans // July 2025

Come put the ‘pun’ in ‘punk’: Philly’s first, best, and only dad joke-based quizzo returns to Tmoms! Bring your team and tolerance for groaners as you compete for glory, honor, and prizes in rounds including:

 

Complete the Dad Joke

Headlines

… and more!

 

Then, stay put for PUNDEMONIUM, an improvised, head-to-head battle of wordplay wits. Draw a topic out of a hat, then take turns riffing against other competitors on that topic. Last one standing is the champ!

Pay what you wish tickets, $5 suggested

** Quick logistics note: the past couple of times, this has been a standing room event. If you’d prefer to sit, make sure you get in early! Ticketed attendees will be let in first. **

 

THURSDAY, JULY 24TH
7-8:30PM
SUGGESTED DONATION $5
>> NOTAFLOF <<
RSVP: EVENTBRITE

 

Follow It’s Always Punny in Philadelphia 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.

Shame Spiral: Storytelling Show + Open Mic

🌀On September 23rd, we gather at Tattooed Mom to hear stories from comedians that they usually wouldn’t tell onstage. A night of radical acceptance and belly laughs.

 

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 23RD
7:30-10PM
NO COVER // FREE FUN

 

🌀bring a story to tell for the open mic.

🌀poster by @revafrommercury

🌀produced by @lohphilly

 

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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.

Bottoms: A Top Notch Comedy Show

Alphabet Soup Events presents Bottoms: A Top Notch Comedy Show. Two of DC’s bottom comedians, MP & Netanel travel to philly to bring their jokes to you. Fresh out of juvie, these two ugly, untalented gays have started a comedy club in hopes to pull. Join them @ tattooed mom in Philly for a TOP notch comedy show. Bottoms up!

 

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 7TH
8-10PM
SUGGESTED DONATION $10| NOTAFLOF
RSVP: EVENTBRITE

 

Comedians:
MP
Netanel

 

Comedy show producer:
Alphabet Soup Events

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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.

South Street Pun Off // August 2024

Go birds, but also, go words! Philly’s first, best, and only wordplay and dad joke trivia extravaganza returns to Tattooed Mom. Bring out your team to compete for honor, glory, and prizes. Our quizzo round is followed by PUNDEMONIUM our head-to-head pun-off. Pay what you wish tickets with $5 suggested donation.

 

THURSDAY, AUGUST 1ST
7-9PM
SUGGESTED DONATION $5 | NOTAFLOF
RSVP: EVENTBRITE

 

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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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