FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Tickets

All Oaklash events are NOTAFLOF: No One Turned Away For Lack of Funds, though limited tickets may be available at the door so pre-sales are encouraged! 

All revenue at our gates and pre-sale registrations sold through Eventbrite are suggested donations which go to support our artists, event staff, production fees, and overhead costs. There are no refunds. All surplus proceeds help Oaklash provide resources and opportunities for queer and trans artists in the Bay Area all year round, and ensure that we can continue to keep our festival going for years to come!

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All Oaklash panels and workshops are entirely free! Pre-sale tickets for our shows this year start at $20 but discounted full weekend passes are available at $50 for a limited time! Click here to get yours now!

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For more information or pre-sale discount codes, contact oaklashtickets@gmail.com

Age Restrictions

All Oaklash Festival shows are 21+ except for our Block Party on Saturday May 20th which will feature only family-friendly performances. Panels and workshops are open to 18+.

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Block Party attendees under the age of 18 should be accompanied by an adult. Parents and families are encouraged not to post photos of their children with drag performers online, both for the safety of the children and performers.

Accessibility

All Oaklash performances, panels, and workshops will be ASL interpreted!

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All Oaklash events will take place at ADA-compliant venues, though access to some areas may be limited by stairs including:

- The green room of Thee Stork Club

- The stage of The Continental Club

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There will be an accessible area at the front of all stages which is prioritized for those who need seating options, wheelchair access, or visibility to ASL interpreters.

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If you have any additional accessibility needs, please contact oaklashtickets@gmail.com

Public Transport

All of our events are easily accessed by Bay Area Rapid Transit!​

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OakSMASH: Queer and Trans Self Defense Workshop

Sunday May 7th • 1PM @ Lake Merritt

- .3 Miles from 19th St BART

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Going Deeper: Lipsync Performance Workshop

Wednesday May 10 • 6PM @ Temescal Art Center

- .5 Miles from MacArthur BART

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Holla If Ya Hear Me! Black Femmes in Music Panel

Wednesday May 10 • 6PM @ Wolfepack Studios

- .3 Miles from 12th St BART

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Black & Brown King Workshop

Wednesady May 17 • 4PM @ Oakstop 1721 Broadway

- 387 Feet from 19th St BART

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Black & Brown King Showcase

Wednesday May 17 • 9PM @ White Horse Inn

- .8 Miles from Ashby BART

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BACKLASH: Queer and Trans Music Night

Friday May 19th • 8PM @ Thee Stork Club

- .4 Miles from 19th St BART

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Oaklash Block Party

Saturday May 20th • 1PM @ Old Oakland

- .3 Miles from 12th St BART

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Oaklash Official Afterkii

Saturday May 20th • 8PM @ The Continental Club

- .5 Miles from West Oakland BART

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Oaklash Grand Finale

Sunday May 21st • 6PM @ Fairyland

- .5 Mile from 19th St BART

Volunteers

We're looking for volunteers to help make this festival a reality. We are looking for in person volunteers including ushers, tip kittens, set up/strike, ticketing, backstage assistants, photographer, videographers, stage managers, COVID compliance officers, A/V assistants, and more for our annual event.

The Oaklash Festival 2023 will take place Friday May 19th thru Sunday May 21st, but we also need volunteer support for our panels and workshops all throughout the month of May

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Click here to apply! Volunteers accepted on a rolling basis.

Behavior

WE DO NOT TOLERATE HATE, VIOLENCE, OR DISCRIMINATION OF ANY KIND. CONSENT IS MANDATORY. IF IN VIOLATION, YOU MAY BE ASKED TO LEAVE OUR​ EVENT AT ANY TIME WITHOUT REFUND.