The Palm Cabaret and Bar (sometimes abbreviated as The Palm) is a bar and performance venue in

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, in the Mexican state of

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Description

The venue hosts a variety of comedy, music, and theater acts. According to

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, "In 2013, the Palm underwent a much needed renovation and now, finally, the venue is as good as the performers (heck, even the bathrooms are clean). The nightly show uses performers from across the Americas ... and covers a broad array of genres from drag acts (such as Damn Edna) to musical groups, like Well Strung, classical musicians who also play

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. There are two shows nightly, and sometimes a matinee. The crowd is mostly gay, but straights won't feel out of place if they come (the management and patrons are a tolerant bunch)."

History

The venue was established in 1999. Gustavo Gomez is a co-owner.

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, Spencer Day, and Well-Strung have performed at the venue. Shows have included: * ''Back to Basics'' * ''Beginnings'' * ''The Boy Band Project'' * ''Dueling Drag Divas'' * ''I Feel Love'', a tribute to

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* ''I Want It All: The Freddie Mercury Story'' * ''MexiQueer'' * ''Queen Live Forever'', a tribute to

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* ''This Is Gaga'', a tribute to Lady Gaga

Reception

Frommer's has rated the venue 2 out of 3 stars.

References

External links

* * {{Zona Romántica 1999 establishments in Mexico Event venues in Mexico LGBT drinking establishments in Mexico Zona Romántica