The Baton Show Lounge

Bar, Lounge, Cabaret
Chicago, Illinois, United States
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Illinois, United States

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Bar Details

The Baton Show Lounge is one of the oldest cabarets in Chicago, featuring some of the most talented female impersonators in the city. If you wish to attend, make sure to book your reservations in advance for shows, otherwise, they may sell out on certain nights. There are usually two or three shows per night but depends on weekly schedule. Female impersonators are at their best at The Baton Show Lounge of Chicago.

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4713 North Broadway
Chicago, Illinois, 60640
United States

thebaton1969@yahoo.com

Local number
312 644 5269
Dialing from abroad
+1 312 644 5269

Crowd

  • 21+
  • Bisexual
  • Brunch
  • Drag
  • Gay
  • Lesbian
  • Mixed
  • Transgender

Music

  • Live

Dates & Hours

Sunday
November 02
11 am - 2 am
 
Monday
November 03
closed
Today
Tuesday
November 04
closed
 
Wednesday
November 05
closed
 
Thursday
November 06
6 pm - 2 am
 
Friday
November 07
6 pm - 2 am
 
Saturday
November 08
6 pm - 2 am
 

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