Ladies and gentlemen, step right up!

Palace of Wonders, a new attraction
That guarantees fun and nonstop action!

Oddities sure to shock and amaze
Ensure that you’ll leave this nightspot dazed.

Sit down at the bar or even a table,
Or in the carousel seats outside if you’re able.

Behold: deformed skulls and menacing masks,
Hundreds of dime-store relics on racks.

Chandeliers hang from the ceiling bizarre,
Mirrors and organ pipes adorn the bar.

Watch arm wrestling, sword swallowers, even vaudeville;
The hula-hoop contest and burlesque thrill.

There’s popcorn and nachos to go with your beer;
The jukebox has rockabilly and punk rock to hear.

You’ll surely agree without bias or malice,
Nothing equals the joy derived at the Palace!

Palace of Wonders, 1210 H Street NE, at 12th Street (202-398-7469).