OASIS
The Verdict
"A SoMa performance venue known for drag shows, comedy, and cabaret. The space is big enough for a real production but small enough to feel personal. Their drag brunches are popular, so book ahead. The bar stays open late after shows."
What you need to know
OASIS opened in 2015 in SoMa as a drag and cabaret venue. It was started by D’Arcy Drollinger, who also stars in many of the productions. The space hosts drag shows, comedy, burlesque, theater, bingo nights, and themed dance parties. It’s the closest thing San Francisco has to a dedicated cabaret theater.
What to Expect
The venue has a full stage, theater lighting, and proper sound. This isn’t a bar that happens to have drag performers. The productions are scripted and rehearsed, with costumes, sets, and original material. Some shows run for weeks or months. Others are one night events.
The weekly calendar is packed. Bingo night, comedy shows, themed parties, and rotating theatrical productions fill most evenings. The crowd is predominantly queer and allied, and the atmosphere is welcoming in a way that feels genuine rather than performative. Expect audience participation at most events.
Visiting
298 Eleventh Street, SoMa. Cover and ticket prices vary by event, typically $15 to $40. Theatrical productions with reserved seating are at the higher end. The venue has a full bar. No kitchen, but food trucks sometimes park outside for events.
The SoMa block is industrial and quiet between events. You’re coming here for the specific show, not to wander the neighborhood.
Getting There
No great transit option. The 12 Folsom bus runs a few blocks away. Civic Center BART is about a 15 minute walk. Rideshare is the most common way people get here. Street parking on the surrounding SoMa blocks is generally available in the evenings.
Skip this if you’re uncomfortable with audience interaction or explicit humor. The shows are R rated and the hosts will talk to you.
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