Overview

• On July 21, D’Arcy Drollinger notified employees by email and at a staff meeting about closure plans and scheduled final shows through December 31, 2025.
• Founded on New Year’s Eve 2014 by D’Arcy Drollinger and Heklina, Oasis became a key LGBTQ+ cultural hub hosting drag shows, cabarets, and major celebrity appearances.
• Efforts such as Oasis Arts’ shift to nonprofit status, a May telethon and federal aid grants did not offset declines in attendance and bar revenue.
• Operational expenses including insurance and security rose sharply after a July 2024 armed robbery, contributing to sustained financial losses.
• Oasis Arts will continue producing queer performances in alternative Bay Area venues beyond the club’s closure.