No! Sleep! Til! Oaklash! 🤘
by Mama Celeste
It’s that time of the year in the Bay Area where you think for a moment that it’s finally summer — you have a beautiful day in the sun walking around downtown from drag brunch to drag brunch day drunk with your friends — and then the next day you leave the house in short shorts and its grey skies with highs in the low 60s. But even though your knees are cold and exposed, you’re still hanging on to that moment of pure California bliss which reminded you why you pay so much to live here.
That’s kind of what throwing events is like. These days I am deep in the weeds of organizing the festival while also getting ready for Glamputee’s LEGacy Ball in just a few weeks AND I’m in currently tech week for VivvyAnne ForeverMORE’s new show boycow at CounterPulse which I’m helping produce. It’s a lot of people and contracts and timelines and things to keep track of and it’s easy to get lost in just how much there is to do. But I hope I never take for granted that I’ve made a whole career putting on these kinds of events, because when it’s finally showtime it’s all more than worth it.
Which is why I’m so excited that it’s officially…
✨ ONE MONTH TIL OAKLASH! ✨
and online registrations are selling fast »
Want to know who’s performing? 😈 See how many names you can recognize:
DJ Sucia • OBSIDIENNE OBSURD • Super Bloom • OMN • Miss Bea Haven • ViVi S Fierce (LA) • Piss E Sissy • DJ NOSILENCE • Beatrix LaHaine • Cult Baby • Poppa Bubbles • Trashley • Girlfriend With Cookie • Magnifique • DJ Louie El Ser • Nicki Jizz • LOVER BOI • Viper Fengz (SEA) • Kiki Fierce • Rico Clean • La Chucha • Starlight • DDDabke Drag & Drums • Amelia Need Moore • Xochitl • Twinka Masala (LA) • Sis Phyllis • DJ Alice Stribling • Yayah The Artist • DOE • Baby Angel • Pat Micucci • Hennessy Williams • KaiKai B Michaels • DJ Karlita • Mudd The Two Spirit • Kitschii • Cy Berspace • Papi Payaso • comrade kiki • Militia Scunt • Evian • VENDETTA • Mx Kiki Krunch • Jesse Escalante • Johnny Gentleman (LA) • DJ MASHALLAH • Carla Gay • Bria Gaia • Luisimi Munster • Mojo Carter • GreasePaint The Clown • Roselia Valentine • Lola Ren • DJ Dailo Mac • Fuchsia • Mary Vice • Glamputee • Major Hammy • Sinn E Moan • Iconica • Kylie Mooncakes (SEA) • Bettyie Jayne • DJ Miguelitooo • b.a. • Summer Lynn Spears • SASSQUATCH (LA) • Brenn Bad • Phoebe Cakes • Yvie Oddly (RPDR 11) • DJ ALIGN • Redd FaFilth • Bonita Rose • Aurris Garçon • Mia Munro • Sir JoQ • DJ Mnemonics • DJ Andrew J • Vicki Christina Barcelona • Maybe • DJ Fibonacci • Misterrr • Pressure K (GA) • Cheetah Biscotti
and if this phalanx of text isn’t helpful, you can always peep the actual lineup here »
We’re raising funds while having fun!
There’s lots of opportunities between now and this year’s festival to party with Oaklash and help us fill our cup before we have 100+ queer and trans artists to pay.
Thursday April 24th @ The White Horse Inn - 6-8:30PM
Tired of the same ol' Paint and Sip parties? Looking to spice up your night out?
Welcome to Altered Paint: A Color Immersive Art Experience by Hot Stuff Studios! 🌈
Prepare to be swept into an artistic journey that awakens your senses and challenges your perceptions. Hosted at the historic White Horse Bar, this one-of-a-kind Paint and Sip party combines vibrant visuals, eclectic music, and groundbreaking lighting technology to create a feast for your imagination. All supplies included!
Oaklash will be selling raffle tickets at the event in order to support their upcoming festival and other programming! Prizes include hair by Arda Wigs, makeup packages by Kryolan, Oaklash swag and more!
Friday April 25th @ The Stud - 6-9PM
Giving back never felt so good ⛓️💥 Join us for happy hour at The Stud to raise money for Oaklash ahead of this year’s festival.
Gogo dancers! Impact play demos! Drink specials! And a chance to win one-of-a-kind prizes from local QTs who have donated their time including: 🪡 Tattoo sessions 💃 Pole dance lessons 📸 Photoshoots 💈Haircuts and so much more!!!
No cover • 21+ • KN95 masks provided!
💪🏼 Wanna donate your time to support queer and trans art here in the Bay?
Email us if you have something for our prize package
OR
Thursday May 8th @ The Chan
In celebration of AAPI Heritage Month, join us at The Chan National Queer Arts Center for an immersive and thought-provoking experience showcasing the latest works by multidisciplinary nonbinary artist, activist, and Oaklash Board Member Jethro Patalinghug.
Kaanyag, an Indigenous Cebuano term meaning "beauty" or "charm," holds deep personal significance for Jethro. First introduced to them during a queer and trans beauty pageant in their hometown in the Philippines, this term embodies their queer Indigenous roots and the vibrant beauty of marginalized identities.
The event is free to attend, but all suggested donations through Eventbrite will go to support the GLBTQ+ Asian Pacific Alliance and a portion of the art sales will also benefit Oaklash!