FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Door Policy

All Oaklash events are NOTAFLOF: No One Turned Away For Lack of Funds, though entry may be limited at the door so pre-sale registration is 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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Pre-sale registration for our events this year start at $20 and 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

Our Block Party on Saturday May 17th and Kick Back on Sunday May 18th will feature only performances that our artists deem appropriate for all ages.

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Friday May 16th's Kick Off Party is 21+ only with valid ID

Saturday May 17th's Afterkii is 18+ only with valid ID

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Block Party & Kick Off 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 Festival performances will be ASL interpreted!

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All Oaklash Fesitval events will take place at wheelchair accessible venues, though access to some areas may be limited by stairs.

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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 public transportation​

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Oaklash Kick Off

Friday May 16th • 8PM @ The White Horse Inn

- .7 Miles from Ashby BART

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Oaklash Block Party

Saturday May 17th • 1PM @ Old Oakland

- .3 Miles from 12th St BART

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Oaklash Afterkii

Saturday May 17th • 7:30PM @ Fluid 510

- .2 Miles from 19th St BART

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Oaklash Kick Back

Sunday May 19th • 6PM @ Panther Skate Plaza

- Accessed by the AC Transit 14, 29, 36 or NL Bus

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, backstage assistants, A/V assistants, and more for our annual event.

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Click here to sign up! 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.