Oaklash is the Bay Area's drag and queer performance festival
Our 2022 festival will feature a full week of nonstop DRAG including live performance, DJs, panels, workshops, a queer film festival, performers on roller skates and more! Queens, kings, and queers from all over the Bay Area and beyond will come together for this celebration of queer culture and art.
-----------------------------------
We are committed to making all of our events as accessible as possible including having ASL interpretation during all performances, panels, and workshops, captions on all pre-recorded video content, and operating all in-person events at ADA accessible venues. Check individual event listings for other age restrictions and please let us know if you have other access needs or feedback at oaklashfeedback@gmail.com
-----------------------------------
MONDAY MAY 23rd
6PM - 7PM PT
Indigenous Voices: Drag as Medicine, Drag as Ceremony
Hosted by Enbeguiling
Featuring Landa Lakes and Papi Churro
An all-Indigenous panel on the healing power of drag/burlesque for our communities, as well as the importance of prioritizing Indigenous performers in spaces in and out of drag. We want to provide a safe space for other Indigenous performers to come together and discuss how in the midst of navigating challenges as marginalized peoples, drag/draglesque is medicine and ceremony for ourselves and for our communities.
>> LIVESTREAMED AT OAKLASH.COM <<
TUESDAY MAY 24th
6PM - 7PM PT
Commedia dell'Arte and the Art of Improv in Drag
Hosted by Mercury Divine & Tater Tatas
@ CounterPulse • 80 Turk St, SF
*Proof of vaccination or negative test within 48 hours required*
Learn improv techniques for performance art or just for fun! This workshop explores the historical technique of Commedia dell'Arte along with some generalized improv skills - because you never know when things might not go according to plan...
30 Participants Max
WEDNESDAY MAY 25th
6PM - 7PM PT
Introduction to music production & synthesis for QTPOC
Hosted by Neyva
An introduction to music production synthesis in an inclusive learning environment. Anyone with an interest in music and community needs to attend. The goal is for people to walk out with knowing some aspects of creating music, some electronic music history (a lot of electronic music pioneers are queer and trans) as well as meeting fellow artists or at least making a friend.
>> LIVESTREAMED AT OAKLASH.COM <<
THURSDAY MAY 26TH
6PM - 7PM PT
Hosted by Melanie Sparks
Featuring Madd Dogg 20/20, Helixir Jynder Byntwell,
Kipper Snacks, and Donna Personna
What was the drag scene like before the days of digital drag, drag race, or TikTok? What hasn't changed in decades? This intergenerational, cross-cultural dialogue features notable Bay Area drag icons and community members that will touch on various topics including: the drag scene then & now, accessibility, drag etiquette, and personal anecdotes.
>> LIVESTREAMED AT OAKLASH.COM <<
FRIDAY MAY 27TH
7PM - 8PM PT
Hosted by Media Meltdown
Films by:
Piranha
Skirt Cocaine (LA)
Gorgeous Dykes Band
Drago Nesa
Paradise
Major Hammy
King Baba Moon (LA)
Ryan Patrick Welsh
Neyva (LA)
And a live performance by Holly Graphic
$15 General Admission • $12 for Students & Seniors
8PM - 2AM PT
Oaklash Kick Off
Hosted by VERA!
@ The White Horse
*21+ only with valid ID. Proof of vaccination required*
Bettyie Jane
Sally Limon
Cemora Valentino Divine
Hercusleaze (Call Me Mother Season 1)
and a live set by Maya Songbird
DJ honeybear & DJ Blossom 007
SATURDAY MAY 28TH
1PM - 8PM PT
on 9th St & Broadway in Old Oakland
*All ages welcome*
21+ Stage
1:30 PM
Hosted by Meatflap
Papi Churro
Translucent
Paradox Rei (TX)
Hollywood Texas
Fontaine Blue
DJ Del
2:30 PM
Hosted by Adriana Roy
Rosie Petals
Rebel Kings of Oakland
Hera Wynn
Mz' Love'O
Shiksa Mess (CO)
DJ Del
3:30 PM
Hosted by Kaikai B Michaels
Maraschino Cheri
Stinky Pinky
Crimson Kitty (NY)
Clive Maxx
Dollii
DJ Grumpylilshit
4:30 PM
Hosted by Meatflap
Heaven On Earth
King Perka Sexxx (NC)
LOTUS BOY
Palace of Trash
DJ Grumpylilshit
5:30 PM
Hosted by Adriana Roy
Mia Munro
Melanie Sparks
Cara Coronado
Mahlae Balenciaga
DJ Houseplant Paradise
6:30 PM
Hosted by Kaikai B Michaels
Folclórico Colibrí
Cheetah Biscotti
Erika Klash (Dragula Season 2)
Vibemuzik
DJ Houseplant Paradise
All Ages Stage
2:00 PM
Hosted by Beatrix LaHaine
Mojo Carter (LA)
Cosimo
Polly Amber Ross
La Vanidad (LA)
Nitrix Oxide
DJ Twinset
3:00 PM
Hosted by Nicki Jizz
Bonita Rose
Sir Acha
Miss Monstrosity
Cash Monet (LA)
DJ Twinset
4:00 PM
Hosted by Mama Celeste
Iman
Enbeguiling
Blaysia Erotica
Franzia Rose
Carla Gay
DJ Fawks
5:00 PM
Hosted by Mama Celeste
Mercury Divine (WA)
Evian
FiliP!NX
Hercusleaze (Call Me Mother Season 1)
DJ Fawks
6:00 PM
Hosted by Nicki Jizz
Robyn D Banks
Jaybella Banks (GA)
Calypso Jete (Legendary Season 1)
DJ DREAMS
7:00 PM
Hosted by Beatrix LaHaine
Laundra Tyme
Luke Modelo
Glamamore
Deja Skye (Drag Race Season 14)
DJ DREAMS
8PM - LATE
Hosted by Sir Joq
--- DJs ---
Nico • Fiera Ferari • Charles Hawthorne • Guerilla Pump
--- Performers ---
Mary Vice
Sissy Slays
King Perka Sexxx (NC)
Calypso Jete (Legendary Season 1)
and a live set by AroMa
SUNDAY MAY 29TH
12PM - 8PM PT
Hosted by The House of Cakes
@ Oakland Township Commons
*All ages welcome*
Celeb DJ set by Quaint But Extra
Drag shows at 5PM, 6PM, & 7PM by
Roselia Valentine
Solid Gold Dancers
Maybe
Tyson Check-In
Star Ah-Mer-Ah-Su
----
Performers and hosts for Oaklash 2022 were selected from over 200+ applicants by a curatorial board consisting of local queer artists including Nicki Jizz, Mama Celeste, Beatrix LaHaine, Adriana Roy, KaiKai B Michaels, Meatflap, LOTUS BOY, Santana Tapia, and Maha Wam.
----
~ PREVIOUS FESTIVAL EVENTS ~
@ The White Horse
Thursday September 9, 2021
Online @ Oasis
Friday May 28 - Sunday May 30, 2021
Online @ Oasis & 7th West
Friday September 4 - Sunday September 6, 2020
@ The Golden Bull
Saturday September 7, 2019
@ Classic Cars West
Saturday April 27, 2019
Backlash @ Elis Mile High Club - Friday April 26, 2019
Afterkii @ The Port Bar - Saturday April 27, 2019
@ Bar 355
Sunday September 9, 2018
@ Classic Cars WEst
Saturday May 19, 2018
Backlash @ Elis Mile High Club - Saturday May 19, 2018