Welcome to Oasis. Come as you are, be who you are, and have the night of your life.

Oasis is our home for queer joy, desire, creativity, and connection. That magic only works when everyone feels safe enough to enjoy it, so we've put together a few things we all agree on.

Consent Is Our Love Language

Consent isn't a buzzkill, it makes the night more fun for everyone. Good consent is:

• Freely given: a real yes, not pressure, guilt, or a "fine."

• Reversible: anyone can change their mind at any time, even mid-dance.

• Informed: everyone knows what they're saying yes to.

• Enthusiastic: look for an excited yes, not just the absence of a no.

• Specific: yes to a dance isn't yes to a kiss, and yes to a kiss isn't yes to anything else.

• Not based on appearances: What someone wears (or doesn’t wear) isn’t an invitation.

Someone who is very intoxicated can't give consent. If someone’s incapacitated, that’s not an invitation. It's a moment to get help.

Silence, no response, or a lack of resistance is not a yes. If you're not sure, ask.

Our Performers Are Artists, Not Props

Drag artists, cabaret performers, burlesque dancers, actors, and musicians pour themselves into what they do. Tip generously, cheer loudly, and applaud fiercely. But please:

• Don't touch wigs, costumes, props, or bodies without explicit invitation.

• Follow the performer's lead on tipping. Wait for an invitation or approach, and never shove money at or on someone.

• Cheer, don't heckle. Yes to snaps and claps. No to personal attacks.

• Respect backstage. Don't follow performers offstage or backstage. It’s their workspace.  

Party Smart, Party Safe

We’re not here to judge how you party, we’re here to keep you safe.

• Watch your drink, and don't accept drinks from someone you don't know. If something feels off, tell a bartender or staff member immediately.

• Hydrate, pace yourself, and eat something. We offer free water at every bar.

• Not drinking or in recovery? You belong here, too. We have non-alcoholic options.

• Stay aware and know what you’re consuming. We offer health, first-aid, and harm-reduction supplies (including Narcan and Fentanyl testing strips) throughout the venue when available.

• Staying safe feels good: There's no shame here around sex, testing, PrEP, or HIV status. We offer safer sex supplies around the venue.  

• If someone needs medical help, tell staff right away. Getting someone care is always the right call. We want to facilitate and bring help in as quickly as possible.

Zero Tolerance for Harm, with Room to Grow

We have zero tolerance for harassment, assault, and unwanted touching or advances of any kind. That includes:

• Unwanted physical contact, groping, or sexual advances

• Persistent unwanted attention or following

• Sexual comments, gestures, or jokes directed at someone who hasn't welcomed them

• Photographing or recording others without consent

• Outing someone, or deliberately misgendering or deadnaming them

• Harassment or hate speech based on race, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, medical condition, body, ability, age, religion, HIV status, or any other identity

• Retaliation against anyone who reports, or participates in an investigation of, an incident in good faith

If you violate these standards:  Depending on the severity and circumstances, you can expect a warning, immediate removal from the venue, a ban, or other measures we consider necessary to remedy the situation and prevent future violations. If removed or banned from the venue, you may be able to return after doing required reparative work.

We Keep Each Other Safe in Our House

Queer spaces have always been built on chosen family. Safety is something we build together, every night.

• Check in on each other. Notice the friend who's gone quiet, the newcomer who's alone, or the person who seems overwhelmed. A quick "You good?" can turn a night around. 

• Ask, don't take over. If you step in, check with the person who's being bothered about what they want. They're the expert on their own safety.

• Bring in backup. Grab a friend or find a staff member. We'd rather hear about a false alarm than miss a real one.

• Pay attention to, and look after, those more often targeted. Trans and nonbinary people, femmes, BIPOC folks, and people with disabilities are more likely to face harassment.

• Get everyone home safely. Share rides and look out for your crew. 

The Bottom Line

When we look out for each other, everyone gets to be themselves and dance until close.

See something? Say something to a staff or security member.

Need something? Ask us. We've got you.