Oaklash Drag Festival’s Block Party in Old Oakland (2023)
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Oaklash Drag Festival 2023 (May 19-21)
The Oaklash Festival is the Bay Area’s premier celebration of drag and queer performance.
Our 2023 festival will feature panels and workshops throughout the month of May leading up to a full weekend of nonstop DRAG including live performance, DJs, artists, music, dancing, vendors and more Friday May 19th – Sunday May 21st! Kings, queens, and queers from all over the Bay Area and beyond will join together for this annual celebration of local queer culture.
We are committed to making all of our events as accessible as possible including having ASL interpretation during all performances, panels, and workshops 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 oaklashtickets@gmail.com
WEDNESDAY MAY 17TH – 4PM – 6PM
Black & Brown King Workshop @ Oakstop, 1721 Broadway, Oakland, CA
Hosted by Jota Mercury & Tyson Check-In | FREE RSVP
Followed by a showcase of Black & Brown talent at The Rebel Kings of Oakland
9PM @ The White Horse Inn, 6551 Telegraph Ave, Oakland, CA
Ft. Luc Ami, Ricky Rosé, & King Perka Sexxx
FRIDAY MAY 19TH – 8PM – 2AM PT
BACKLASH @ Thee Stork Club, 2330 Telegraph Ave, Oakland, CA
$20 General Admission • NOTAFLOF | *21+ only with valid ID*
Hosted by Kochina Rude
- 9PM – Dollii, Pleeay
- 10PM – The Moon Baby (PHL), Bat Noise (Moira Scar)
- 11PM – Qing Qi, COMMANDO, DJ Acid Barbie
SATURDAY MAY 20TH – 1PM – 8PM PT
Oaklash Block Party @ Old Oakland, 9th Street & Broadway, Oakland, CA
$20 General Admission • NOTAFLOF | *All ages welcome*
8PM – LATE
Oaklash Afterkii @ The Continental Club, 1658 12th St, Oakland, CA
$20 General Admission • NOTAFLOF | *21+ Only with Valid ID*
Hosted by Princess Panocha
- DJ Papa Xanny
- DJ Jumpr
- DJ Del
12PM
- Kitty Kapowww
- TRANSLUCENT
- Miss Honey Opal
- The She Creature
- Tenderoni (DQOTY 2021)
- Jax (Drag Race Season 15)
- DJ Ariel Zetina (CHI)
SUNDAY MAY 21ST – 6PM – 10PM PT
Oaklash Grand Finale @ Children’s Fairyland, 699 Bellevue Ave, Oakland, CA
$20 General Admission | *21+ Only with Valid ID*
Hosted by Redbone
- 7PM – Scarlett Letters (LA), Pisse E Sissy, DJ Beverly Chills
- 8PM – Ricky Rosé (DC), Pop Rox, DJ Alice Stribling
- 9PM – Florida Man, Mudd The Two Spirit, DJ DE ALMA
Performers and hosts for Oaklash 2023 were selected by a curatorial board consisting of local queer artists including Nicki Jizz, Beatrix LaHaine, Jota Mercury, Major Hammy, Obsidienne Obsurd, Phoebe Cakes, Mama Celeste, LOTUS BOY, Kochina Rude, Charles Hawthorne, and Maha Wam.
SATURDAY MAY 27TH – 3PM – 5PM
Gogo 101 @ Full Out Studios, 1225A 7th Street Oakland, CA 94607
Hosted by Cheetah Biscotti | FREE RSVP
GET A $50 FULL WEEKEND PASS
Disclaimer: Please double check event information with the event organizer as events can be canceled, details can change after they are added to our calendar, and errors do occur.
Cost: $20*
