Oct. 13, 2023 is the last Friday the 13th in the month of October until 2028.
For ink lovers intrigued by October's eerie vibes and the superstitious narrative surrounding Friday the 13th, it may be the perfect time to get a new tattoo. But if you're looking to test your luck at the many places across the city offering flash tattoos and sales, you'll want to get in line as soon as possible. Plenty of people have already made plans and booked up all the spots with artists such as Alukx Alexi Tattoo and K Jones. Even the Horrid Spirits pop up market is already sold out.
But there are still many shops with availability or operating on a first come, first served basis for this Friday.
Here are 13 places offering special Friday the 13th tattoo sales. And remember, it's bad luck not to tip your artist. Get inked:
Tribe Tattoo Denver
698 Santa Fe Dr.
Time: 12-8 p.m.
First Come, First Serve
Select designs start at $130. Be sure to check in with Tribe Tattoo's IG for artists and designs.
Phoenix Tattoo Company
1872 S. Broadway Blvd.
Check out Phoenix Tattoo's IG for select designs and pricing including $66, $113 and $131 outline designs.
Ritual Tattoo Gallery
84 S. Broadway
Walk-ins start at 11 a.m.
First Come, First Serve
Ritual Tattoo Gallery's flash event will feature designs starting at $100. Flash sheets are expected to be released this week so check back in to their IG for details.
Sol Tribe Tattoo & Piercing Shop
56 N Broadway
Time: 12-8 p.m.
First Come, First Serve
Many designs in many price ranges. Walk-ins are welcome all day. Arms and legs only. Cash preferred.
Pretty Sturdy Tattoo
3555 W 38th Ave.
Time: Doors open at 11 a.m.
First Come, First Serve
Flash tattoos for a $150 flat rate, limit two designs, arms and legs only, on Friday the 13th. Check back in to their IG for flash designs.
Rainbow Dome Fundraiser
2650 W. 2nd Ave.
Time: 5-10 p.m.
First Come, First Serve
Day (they/them) of Cozy Wozy Pokes is a queer non-binary mixed POC community and self-taught handpoke tattooer offering flash tattoos at a sliding scale price. Click here for flash designs.
Test of Time Tattoo
5253 W. 48th Ave.
Time: 1-10 p.m.
First Come, First Serve
Designs start at $35 and go up depending on the tattoo.
Prolific Ink
9101 E. Kenyon Ave. Suite 3600
Time: 10-2 a.m.
$31 tattoos or bring a buddy and get 2 for $50. Also offering $40 basic piercings and a buy 1 get 1 $35 teeth gems.
Endless Ink Tattoo & Piercing
7507 E 36th Ave.
Time: 8-12 p.m., 1-6 p.m.
First Come, First Serve
$13 flash tattoos and basic piercings. Cash only. Over 300 designs to be released on Oct. 12 at 5 p.m.
Fortune Cookie Tattoo
329 14th St.
Time: 12-9 p.m.
First Come, First Serve
$31 piercings, $60 and $130 flash tattoos with a limit of 1 per person. Cash only. Arms and legs only. Cut off for sign up is at 7 p.m.
Urban Element Tattoo
1445 S. Broadway
Time: 9-9 p.m.
First Come, First Serve
$50, $75 and $100 designs from their team of 9 artists for their Friday the 13th flash event.
Marion Street Tattoo
2815 E. Colfax Ave.
Time: 9-10 p.m.
First Come, First Serve
$13 flash tattoos (with $7 tip). Black and gray only. Arms and legs only. Cash only. Food and drink available. Full flash sheet to be released the day of.
Crimson Hilt Tattoo
2907 E. Colfax Ave.
Time: 10-12 a.m.
First Come, First Serve
$100, $50 and $20 tattoo designs. Black ink only but if you want color it will cost more. Cash only. Arms and legs only. All designs are actual size.
Creature Arcade (Lakewood)
1601 Reed St.
Time: 12-8 p.m.
First Come, First Serve
Prices range from $60 to $130. Flash designs can be found on IG.
Know of any shops we should add to this list? Email us at [email protected].
