San Francisco’s beloved queer nightclub Oasis is preparing for its final bow, marking the end of an era in the city’s vibrant LGBTQ+ performance scene. On Sunday, November 30, the South of Market venue will host a farewell musical cabaret that symbolizes both loss and celebration.

The evening promises to be a poignant tribute, featuring a star-studded lineup of local drag performers including Manuel Caneri, Maureen McVerry, and Vanilla Meringue. Hosted by Snaxx, the first cis female drag queen to win Oasis’s Star Search pageant, the show will explore themes of grief, memories, and hope through music performed by the Tom Shaw Trio.

A significant moment of the night will be the transition of San Francisco’s Drag Laureate title. D’Arcy Drollinger, who co-founded Oasis ten years ago with the late Heklina, will pass the torch to Per Sia, a trans woman, Drag Queen Story Hour veteran, and afterschool arts program teacher.

Despite being a community cornerstone, Oasis announced its closure in July 2025, citing challenging operational realities. Rising costs, declining attendance, and increased security expenses following an armed robbery in July 2024 have contributed to this difficult decision.

However, hope remains. Drollinger has assured fans that Oasis Arts, the venue’s nonprofit, will continue creating programming at local venues. The final show represents not an ending, but a transformation of San Francisco’s queer performance landscape.

Tickets for “Happy Trails: The Final Live Musical Concert” are priced at $47.08 and promise an unforgettable evening of artistic expression, community solidarity, and collective remembrance.

As the curtain falls on Oasis, it leaves behind a legacy of creativity, resilience, and unapologetic queer joy that has defined San Francisco’s cultural spirit for a decade.