The White Rabbit Cabaret

The White Rabbit Cabaret

Located in the heart of Fountain Square, The White Rabbit Cabaret features an ever-changing calendar of live entertainment. Our goal is to create a world where the weirdly elegant thrive and flourish. We host national and local musical headliners, cabaret and burlesque, stand-up and improv comedy, and movie screenings.

Hop on down to The Rabbit and make sure to check out WRC’s own The Burlesque Bingo Bango Show, Let’s Make A Date, VaVaVoom, Rendezvous Drag & Burlesque Revue, as well as Frankie’s Flicks.

All shows are 21+ w/ Valid ID to enter.

 Hop on down to The White Rabbit Cabaret and we will see you soon. 

Filtering by: Spoken Word & Music

VOCAB  (Spoken Word/Poetry)
Mar
12
9:00 PM21:00

VOCAB (Spoken Word/Poetry)

VOCAB

A monthly evening of poetry, spoken word and more.

Plus there’s always the monthly open mic.

This month’s feature Sunshine Lombre (Chicago)

Hosted by Corey Ewing & Januarie York

with sounds by DJ Stylistic

Door 8pm, Show 9pm

Must be 21+

MORE INFO ON THE FEATURE:

Chicago native Sunshine Lombre is a dancer & poet who specializes in expressing sensuality & emotional authenticity through her words & movements. Sunshine performs poetry and choreography while also curating seasonal artist showcases based around Black heritage. Sunshine strives to share her passion for Spoken Word and choreography while empowering Black communities worldwide through


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VOCAB  (Spoken Word/Poetry)
Jan
8
9:00 PM21:00

VOCAB (Spoken Word/Poetry)

VOCAB

A monthly evening of poetry, spoken word and more.

Plus there’s always the monthly open mic.

This month’s feature KENN SUXX

Hosted by Corey Ewing & Januarie York

with sounds by DJ Stylistic

Door 8pm, Show 9pm

ABOUT THE FEATURE:

Kenn Suxx so much that even though they have forthcoming work in mags like So It Goes (the Kurt Vonnegut Museum & Library's lit mag), Quotidian, Heartland Society, and a few other places outside of Indy, they still don’t know how to drive. They dropped out of LSU because the vibes were off and are now getting their MFA at Butler University—a school that absolutely would’ve rejected them in 2015 based on their high school transcripts.


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VOCAB  (Spoken Word/Poetry)
Sep
11
9:00 PM21:00

VOCAB (Spoken Word/Poetry)

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VOCAB

A monthly evening of poetry, spoken word and more.

Plus there’s always the monthly open mic.

This month’s feature TXC

Hosted by Corey Ewing & Januarie York

with sounds by DJ Stylistic

Door 8pm, Show 9pm

ABOUT TXC:

TXC is a Queer Black Trans Woman from indiana who writes visceral and decimating verse, poetry, essays and stories from the perspective of the perpetually persecuted. TXC is the woman that loves being under the cracks, the roots in sidewalks and the roses from concrete. She's aware there is no one else like her, and if that's her only advantage, she'll play her hand.

She's featured for SoFarSounds, Fair Creek Films, IMCPL, The Indiana Arts Council, Iconoclast, IDOC Watch, Arts with a Purpose, Bloomington Pride, Irvington Pride, and IndyPride; just a selection from scores.

A founding member of Caliban Co-op, TXC has published two collections: Untitled Legacy & Imperfect Bids,


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VOCAB  (Spoken Word/Poetry)
Jul
10
9:00 PM21:00

VOCAB (Spoken Word/Poetry)

VOCAB

A monthly evening of poetry, spoken word and more.

Special Feature this month EDDIE DEAN

Plus there’s always the monthly open mic.

Hosted by Corey Ewing & Januarie York

with sounds by DJ Stylistic

Door 8pm, Show 9pm

ABOUT EDDIE:

Hailing from the east side of Indianapolis, IN, Eddie Dean is an emerging artist, passionate about story telling and connecting people with their innermost self. As an Actor, Screenwriter, Filmmaker & Musician, Eddie conveys the importance of loving self, loving others and standing in your truth.

General Admission *$10 at the door / advance

Must be 21+ 


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VOCAB  (Spoken Word/Poetry)
Apr
10
9:00 PM21:00

VOCAB (Spoken Word/Poetry)

VOCAB

A monthly evening of poetry, spoken word and more.

Plus there’s always the monthly open mic.

This month’s feature Thomas Kneeland

Hosted by Corey Ewing & Januarie York

with sounds by DJ Stylistic

Door 8pm, Show 9pm

General Admission *$10 at the door / advance

Must be 21+ 


Please visit www.whiterabbitcabaret.com for all of our venue/staff health protocols and policies.

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VOCAB  (Spoken Word/Poetry)
Mar
13
9:00 PM21:00

VOCAB (Spoken Word/Poetry)

VOCAB

A monthly evening of poetry, spoken word and more.

Plus there’s always the monthly open mic.

This month’s feature TBA

Hosted by Corey Ewing & Januarie York

with sounds by DJ Stylistic

Door 8pm, Show 9pm

General Admission *$10 at the door / advance

Must be 21+ 


Please visit www.whiterabbitcabaret.com for all of our venue/staff health protocols and policies.

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Postponed - VOCAB  (Spoken Word/Poetry)
Feb
7
9:00 PM21:00

Postponed - VOCAB (Spoken Word/Poetry)

The producers of this show decided to postpone the event.

No worries, they will be back on March 13th

VOCAB

A monthly evening of poetry, spoken word and more.

Plus there’s always the monthly open mic.

This month’s feature TBA

Hosted by Corey Ewing & Januarie York

with sounds by DJ Stylistic

Door 8pm, Show 9pm

General Admission *$10 at the door / advance

Must be 21+ 


Please visit www.whiterabbitcabaret.com for all of our venue/staff health protocols and policies.

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VOCAB  (Spoken Word/Poetry)
Jan
10
9:00 PM21:00

VOCAB (Spoken Word/Poetry)

VOCAB

A monthly evening of poetry, spoken word and more.

Plus there’s always the monthly open mic.

This month’s feature TBA

Hosted by Corey Ewing & Januarie York

with sounds by DJ Stylistic

Door 8pm, Show 9pm

General Admission *$10 at the door / advance

Must be 21+ 


Please visit www.whiterabbitcabaret.com for all of our venue/staff health protocols and policies.

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VOCAB  (Spoken Word/Poetry)
Dec
13
9:00 PM21:00

VOCAB (Spoken Word/Poetry)

VOCAB

A monthly evening of poetry, spoken word and more.

Plus there’s always the monthly open mic.

This month’s feature TBA

Hosted by Corey Ewing & Januarie York

with sounds by DJ Stylistic

Door 8pm, Show 9pm

General Admission *$10 at the door / advance

Must be 21+ 


Please visit www.whiterabbitcabaret.com for all of our venue/staff health protocols and policies.

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VOCAB  (Spoken Word/Poetry)
Nov
8
9:00 PM21:00

VOCAB (Spoken Word/Poetry)

VOCAB

A monthly evening of poetry, spoken word and more.

Plus there’s always the monthly open mic.

This month’s feature Dana Dully

Hosted by Corey Ewing & Januarie York

with sounds by DJ Stylistic

Door 8pm, Show 9pm

General Admission *$10 at the door / advance

About Dana:

Dana Skully (they/them/theirs) is a queer multimedia artist from Indianapolis, Indiana. They are the guitarist and lead vocalist for Indianapolis punk band The Tiger Sharks. Greatly inspired by old folk songs and contemporary DIY punk rock, Skully’s art investigates the relationship between political struggle and the emotion and humanity behind that struggle.

Must be 21+ 


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VOCAB  (Spoken Word/Poetry)
Oct
11
9:00 PM21:00

VOCAB (Spoken Word/Poetry)

VOCAB

A monthly evening of poetry, spoken word and more.

Plus there’s always the monthly open mic.

This month’s feature Sylvia Thomas

Hosted by Corey Ewing & Januarie York

with sounds by DJ Stylistic

Door 8pm, Show 9pm

General Admission *$10 at the door / advance

Must be 21+ 


Please visit www.whiterabbitcabaret.com for all of our venue/staff health protocols and policies.

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VOCAB  (Spoken Word/Poetry)
Sep
13
9:00 PM21:00

VOCAB (Spoken Word/Poetry)

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VOCAB

A monthly evening of poetry, spoken word and more.

Plus there’s always the monthly open mic.

This month’s feature Autumn Pryor

Hosted by Corey Ewing & Januarie York

with sounds by DJ Cleopatra

Door 8pm, Show 9pm

General Admission *$10 at the door / advance

Must be 21+ 


Please visit www.whiterabbitcabaret.com for all of our venue/staff health protocols and policies.

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VOCAB  (Spoken Word/Poetry)
Aug
9
9:00 PM21:00

VOCAB (Spoken Word/Poetry)

VOCAB

A monthly evening of poetry, spoken word and more.

Plus there’s always the monthly open mic.

This month’s feature TBA

Hosted by Corey Ewing & Januarie York

with sounds by DJ Cleopatra

Door 8pm, Show 9pm

General Admission *$10 at the door / advance

Must be 21+ 


Please visit www.whiterabbitcabaret.com for all of our venue/staff health protocols and policies.

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VOCAB  (Spoken Word/Poetry)
Jul
12
9:00 PM21:00

VOCAB (Spoken Word/Poetry)

VOCAB

A monthly evening of poetry, spoken word and more.

Plus there’s always the monthly open mic.

This month’s feature comedian DWIGHT SIMMONS

Hosted by Corey Ewing & Januarie York

with sounds by DJ Cleopatra

Door 8pm, Show 9pm

General Admission *$10 at the door / advance

Must be 21+ 


Please visit www.whiterabbitcabaret.com for all of our venue/staff health protocols and policies.

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VOCAB  (Spoken Word/Poetry)  {Rescheduled}
Jun
21
9:00 PM21:00

VOCAB (Spoken Word/Poetry) {Rescheduled}

This event was rescheduled for JUNE 21 (Original date was 6/14).

VOCAB

A monthly evening of poetry, spoken word and more.

Plus there’s always the monthly open mic.

This month’s feature TXC

Hosted by Corey Ewing & Januarie York

with sounds by DJ Cleopatra

Door 8pm, Show 9pm

General Admission *$10 at the door / advance

Must be 21+ 



Please visit www.whiterabbitcabaret.com for all of our venue/staff health protocols and policies.

VENUE DISCLAIMER & RELEASE OF LIABILITY

Your health and safety are our top priority. The White Rabbit Cabaret will endeavor to comply with state and local orders while following CDC and Indiana Board of Health guidelines on social distancing, face coverings, and capacity. You acknowledge and agree that White Rabbit Cabaret shall not be responsible for any illness to persons of your household or family, or yourself, and any corresponding damage, claim, or expense, of any kind, that you, your family members, or your household may experience or incur in connection with contracting COVID-19 as a result of visiting White Rabbit Cabaret.

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VOCAB  (Spoken Word/Poetry)
May
10
9:00 PM21:00

VOCAB (Spoken Word/Poetry)

VOCAB

A monthly evening of poetry, spoken word and more.

Plus there’s always the monthly open mic.

This month’s feature Lucas Waterfill

Hosted by Corey Ewing & Januarie York

with sounds by DJ Cleopatra

Door 8pm, Show 9pm

General Admission *$10 at the door / advance

Must be 21+ 



Please visit www.whiterabbitcabaret.com for all of our venue/staff health protocols and policies.

VENUE DISCLAIMER & RELEASE OF LIABILITY

Your health and safety are our top priority. The White Rabbit Cabaret will endeavor to comply with state and local orders while following CDC and Indiana Board of Health guidelines on social distancing, face coverings, and capacity. You acknowledge and agree that White Rabbit Cabaret shall not be responsible for any illness to persons of your household or family, or yourself, and any corresponding damage, claim, or expense, of any kind, that you, your family members, or your household may experience or incur in connection with contracting COVID-19 as a result of visiting White Rabbit Cabaret.

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VOCAB  (Spoken Word/Poetry)
Apr
5
9:00 PM21:00

VOCAB (Spoken Word/Poetry)

VOCAB

A monthly evening of poetry, spoken word and more.

Plus there’s always the monthly open mic.

Since April is National Poetry Month, we couldn't wait to bring you the next VOCAB!

We're running a week early this time and having a dual feature!

White Dante & Korie Griggs

Hosted by Corey Ewing & Januarie York

with sounds by DJ Cleopatra

Door 8pm, Show 9pm

General Admission *$10 at the door / advance

Must be 21+ 

Since April is National Poetry Month, we couldn't wait to bring you the next VOCAB! We're running a week early this time and having a dual feature!

@whitedantewrites 📷: @pinkbikemedia
By day, White Dante is a loan advisor for a mortgage company. It’s about as cool as it sounds. But by night, he’s one of the dopest poets around. Hailing from glamorous Evansville, Indiana, Dante moved to Indy to attend Marian University, where he competed on their nationally ranked Speech and Debate Team. That’s also where Dante discovered spoken word- and he’s been glued to Indy’s poetry scene ever since. Over the past eight years, he’s featured all over town and MC’d the Iconoclast Open Mic in Irvington. Last year, he published his first ever chap book, Bootleg. Competitively speaking, Dante represented the Indianapolis slam poetry team at the Southern Fried Poetry Slam in 2019. A few years and a whole pandemic later, he won the qualifying slam to represent his city again in June.

@korieismyname 📷: @sarahjehoiada
Korie Griggs is a writer who believes words are to be cherished and never wasted. She facilitates healing through the vulnerable storytelling of her life through poetry. She invites you to be part of her story while challenging you to reflect upon your own. Korie is a writer who consistently learns who she is while journeying through grief. She cherishes her deep ancestral roots and allows them to guide her through all of the brutalities and blessings that life offers. Korie is a nationally published writer and a Midwestern zine curator and publisher. As an Indiana native, she enjoys creating close to home or in the presence of wide-open nature experiences. Life has been her greatest teacher, and words have been her dearest friend. She hopes that you find safety and healing within her writing.


Please visit www.whiterabbitcabaret.com for all of our venue/staff health protocols and policies.

VENUE DISCLAIMER & RELEASE OF LIABILITY

Your health and safety are our top priority. The White Rabbit Cabaret will endeavor to comply with state and local orders while following CDC and Indiana Board of Health guidelines on social distancing, face coverings, and capacity. You acknowledge and agree that White Rabbit Cabaret shall not be responsible for any illness to persons of your household or family, or yourself, and any corresponding damage, claim, or expense, of any kind, that you, your family members, or your household may experience or incur in connection with contracting COVID-19 as a result of visiting White Rabbit Cabaret.

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VOCAB  (Spoken Word/Poetry)
Mar
8
9:00 PM21:00

VOCAB (Spoken Word/Poetry)

VOCAB

A monthly evening of poetry, spoken word and more.

Plus there’s always the monthly open mic.

This month’s feature is Makai Brown

Hosted by Corey Ewing & Januarie York

with sounds by DJ Cleopatra

Door 8pm, Show 9pm

General Admission *$10 at the door / advance

Must be 21+ 

Makai Brown is a 21-year-old Indianapolis native. He is a long standing member of Word As Bond, a nonprofit poetry organization, and recently competed with Cafe Creative in the Southern Fried National Slam. Makai is also a classically trained musician, visual artist, animator, and in general overachiever.


Please visit www.whiterabbitcabaret.com for all of our venue/staff health protocols and policies.

VENUE DISCLAIMER & RELEASE OF LIABILITY

Your health and safety are our top priority. The White Rabbit Cabaret will endeavor to comply with state and local orders while following CDC and Indiana Board of Health guidelines on social distancing, face coverings, and capacity. You acknowledge and agree that White Rabbit Cabaret shall not be responsible for any illness to persons of your household or family, or yourself, and any corresponding damage, claim, or expense, of any kind, that you, your family members, or your household may experience or incur in connection with contracting COVID-19 as a result of visiting White Rabbit Cabaret.

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VOCAB  (Spoken Word/Poetry)
Feb
8
9:00 PM21:00

VOCAB (Spoken Word/Poetry)

VOCAB

A monthly evening of poetry, spoken word and more.

with special guest TWIRLISHA

Plus there’s always the monthly open mic.

Hosted by Corey Ewing & Januarie York

with sounds by DJ Cleopatra

Door 8pm, Show 9pm

General Admission *$10 at the door / advance

Must be 21+ 


Please visit www.whiterabbitcabaret.com for all of our venue/staff health protocols and policies.

VENUE DISCLAIMER & RELEASE OF LIABILITY

Your health and safety are our top priority. The White Rabbit Cabaret will endeavor to comply with state and local orders while following CDC and Indiana Board of Health guidelines on social distancing, face coverings, and capacity. You acknowledge and agree that White Rabbit Cabaret shall not be responsible for any illness to persons of your household or family, or yourself, and any corresponding damage, claim, or expense, of any kind, that you, your family members, or your household may experience or incur in connection with contracting COVID-19 as a result of visiting White Rabbit Cabaret.

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VOCAB  (Spoken Word/Poetry)
Jan
11
9:00 PM21:00

VOCAB (Spoken Word/Poetry)

VOCAB

A monthly evening of poetry, spoken word and more.

Plus there’s always the monthly open mic.

Hosted by Corey Ewing & Januarie York

with sounds by DJ Cleopatra

Door 8pm, Show 9pm

General Admission *$10 at the door / advance

Must be 21+ 


Please visit www.whiterabbitcabaret.com for all of our venue/staff health protocols and policies.

VENUE DISCLAIMER & RELEASE OF LIABILITY

Your health and safety are our top priority. The White Rabbit Cabaret will endeavor to comply with state and local orders while following CDC and Indiana Board of Health guidelines on social distancing, face coverings, and capacity. You acknowledge and agree that White Rabbit Cabaret shall not be responsible for any illness to persons of your household or family, or yourself, and any corresponding damage, claim, or expense, of any kind, that you, your family members, or your household may experience or incur in connection with contracting COVID-19 as a result of visiting White Rabbit Cabaret.

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VOCAB  (Spoken Word/Poetry)
Dec
14
9:00 PM21:00

VOCAB (Spoken Word/Poetry)

VOCAB

A monthly evening of poetry, spoken word and more.

Plus there’s always the monthly open mic.

Hosted by Corey Ewing & Januarie York

with sounds by DJ Cleopatra

Door 8pm, Show 9pm

General Admission *$10 at the door / advance

Must be 21+ 


Please visit www.whiterabbitcabaret.com for all of our venue/staff health protocols and policies.

VENUE DISCLAIMER & RELEASE OF LIABILITY

Your health and safety are our top priority. The White Rabbit Cabaret will endeavor to comply with state and local orders while following CDC and Indiana Board of Health guidelines on social distancing, face coverings, and capacity. You acknowledge and agree that White Rabbit Cabaret shall not be responsible for any illness to persons of your household or family, or yourself, and any corresponding damage, claim, or expense, of any kind, that you, your family members, or your household may experience or incur in connection with contracting COVID-19 as a result of visiting White Rabbit Cabaret.

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VOCAB  (Spoken Word/Poetry)
Nov
9
9:00 PM21:00

VOCAB (Spoken Word/Poetry)

VOCAB

A monthly evening of poetry, spoken word and more.

Plus there’s always the monthly open mic.

Hosted by Corey Ewing & Januarie York

with sounds by DJ Cleopatra

Door 8pm, Show 9pm

General Admission *$10 at the door / advance

Must be 21+ 


Please visit www.whiterabbitcabaret.com for all of our venue/staff health protocols and policies.

VENUE DISCLAIMER & RELEASE OF LIABILITY

Your health and safety are our top priority. The White Rabbit Cabaret will endeavor to comply with state and local orders while following CDC and Indiana Board of Health guidelines on social distancing, face coverings, and capacity. You acknowledge and agree that White Rabbit Cabaret shall not be responsible for any illness to persons of your household or family, or yourself, and any corresponding damage, claim, or expense, of any kind, that you, your family members, or your household may experience or incur in connection with contracting COVID-19 as a result of visiting White Rabbit Cabaret.

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VOCAB  (Spoken Word/Poetry)
Oct
12
9:00 PM21:00

VOCAB (Spoken Word/Poetry)

VOCAB

Special guests The leader of Cafe Creative and esteemed afrofuturist Maurice Broaddus will be in the house! Let the people know!

A community organizer and teacher, his work has appeared in places like Lightspeed Magazine, Black Panther: Tales from Wakanda, Weird Tales, Magazine of F&SF, and Uncanny Magazine. His books include the sci-fi novel Sweep of Stars; the steampunk works, Buffalo Soldier and Pimp My Airship; and the middle grade detective novels, The Usual Suspects and Unfadeable. His project, Sorcerers, is being adapted as a television show for AMC. He’s an editor at Apex Magazine. Learn more at MauriceBroaddus.com.

Plus the Monthly open mic

A monthly evening of poetry, spoken word and more.

Hosted by Corey Ewing & Januarie York

with sounds by DJ Cleopatra

Door 8pm, Show 9pm

General Admission *$10 at the door / advance

Must be 21+ 


Please visit www.whiterabbitcabaret.com for all of our venue/staff health protocols and policies.

VENUE DISCLAIMER & RELEASE OF LIABILITY

Your health and safety are our top priority. The White Rabbit Cabaret will endeavor to comply with state and local orders while following CDC and Indiana Board of Health guidelines on social distancing, face coverings, and capacity. You acknowledge and agree that White Rabbit Cabaret shall not be responsible for any illness to persons of your household or family, or yourself, and any corresponding damage, claim, or expense, of any kind, that you, your family members, or your household may experience or incur in connection with contracting COVID-19 as a result of visiting White Rabbit Cabaret.

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VOCAB  (Spoken Word/Poetry)
Sep
14
9:00 PM21:00

VOCAB (Spoken Word/Poetry)

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VOCAB

Special guests PERNELL FROM PIKE

Plus the Monthly open mic

A monthly evening of poetry, spoken word and more.

Hosted by Corey Ewing & Januarie York

with sounds by DJ Cleopatra
Door 8pm, Show 9pm

General Admission
*$10 at the door / advance

Must be 21+ 


Please visit www.whiterabbitcabaret.com for all of our venue/staff health protocols and policies.

VENUE DISCLAIMER & RELEASE OF LIABILITY

Your health and safety are our top priority. The White Rabbit Cabaret will endeavor to comply with state and local orders while following CDC and Indiana Board of Health guidelines on social distancing, face coverings, and capacity. You acknowledge and agree that White Rabbit Cabaret shall not be responsible for any illness to persons of your household or family, or yourself, and any corresponding damage, claim, or expense, of any kind, that you, your family members, or your household may experience or incur in connection with contracting COVID-19 as a result of visiting White Rabbit Cabaret.

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