A Cabaret performance is usually one-hour long. Shows offer quite a wide variety of musical styles, genres, and vary with each performer. An evening could include anything from Broadway, The Great American Songbook (Gershwin, Cole Porter, Irving Berlin), pop, blues, jazz, folk, musical comedy, to even opera or classical.

To make it convenient for patrons, the restaurant offers food both prior to and after the show, similar to a "dinner theatre" or "supper club". Guests may also enjoy cocktails, coffee and desserts during the show.

In addition to the $10 food/drink minimum, there is an entertainment charge for each patron. These prices range from $10 for the Monday Showcase to $15-20 (the most common entertainment charges) for most acts. Many of the more notable performers -- Broadway stars, cabaret icons and other celebrity performers -- charge higher fees. Those entertainment fees can range from $20 to $40.00.

In December of 2003, at Odette's, Bob began "The Big Monday Showcase," an exciting evening that features seven to nine different performers each week, each performing one or two songs each. The same wide range of music takes place in this show. Occasionally, the show includes a comedian, comedy skit, singer/songwriters on either guitar or piano or other variety acts. Some performers may be professionals, promoting their upcoming performance at the Cosmopolitan Club or other local venue, or trying out some new material, Other performers may be quite new to the Cabaret, appearing on that stage for the first time as they work their way up to their own solo show.

The Cosmopolitan Club's first showcase on July 2, 2007, featured many singers including,
from left to right: Brett Colby, Jane Arthur and Michael Traupman.