Catbaret!
NYC’s cat-themed variety show at Caveat in Manhattan, featuring comedy, live music, magic, and burlesque (aka purr-lesque!)—plus free cat ears for every guest. Join us quarterly in person or via livestream!
Catbaret is NYC’s one-of-a-kind cat-themed variety show—blending comedy, live music, and burlesque (aka purr-lesque!)—created and hosted by Gemma Smith. Since 2018, Catbaret has been bringing together cat lovers and nightlife fans for unforgettable, joy-filled nights celebrating creativity, camp, and com-mew-nity.
After five successful years at QED Astoria, Catbaret now calls Caveat on the Lower East Side home.
With four themed shows each year—like Meowloween, Just Kitten Around, and the Meowy Xmas & Happy Hanukkats Spectacular—Catbaret features standout performers, interactive moments, raffles, and free cat ears for every guest.
Catbaret proudly partners with Rescue NYC to spotlight adoptable cats and support lifesaving animal-welfare work.
Join us quarterly—in person or via livestream—for a night where cabaret, cats, and community collide.
From the Tails & Tassels podcast — a peek behind the scenes at Catbaret!
Next Show!
Thursday March 5 at Caveat
Cat lovers, get ready for a purrfect night out!
Catbaret: A Cat Lady Purr-ty is a one-night-only celebration of Cat Lady culture, blending comedy, music, and burlesque in a playful, inclusive cabaret setting. Hosted by Gemma Smith and sponsored by Weruva, the show brings together devoted cat lovers and NYC nightlife fans for an evening of standout performances, audience participation, raffle prizes, and FREE cat ears for all. Raffle proceeds from the night benefit Rescue NYC, supporting cats in need of loving homes.
🎟️ One night only—grab your tickets now!
calling all cat lovers!
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