Over the past nine years, Oaklash has grown from a humble, grassroots block party to a full-scale drag festival — not to mention an arts incubator that has put on some truly mind-melting performances.
On Saturday, May 16, hundreds of drag fans gathered in Old Oakland to watch dozens of performers on multiple stages. There were soul-stirring lip syncs, flawless fashion reveals, gravity-defying dance moves and lots of dollar bills flying through the air…