Our Story
Oaklash is a vibrant festival celebrating drag and queer performance, held annually in Oakland, California. Founded in 2018 by Beatrix LaHaine and Mama Celeste, Oaklash has become a platform for hundreds of queer performers from the Bay Area and beyond. The festival is dedicated to creating new stages that elevate and showcase the incredible talent within the queer community, particularly focusing on queer and trans people of color.