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Iconic SF drag cabaret will reopen this weekend after nearly closing its doors last year
By Drew Tuma at ABC7 News (KGO-TV, ABC)
· July 16, 2026
· 1 min read
A famed nightclub in San Francisco is reopening its doors Friday night after nearly closing for good last year. Over the past decade, OASIS has been at the heart of the city's queer nightlife. We spoke with the venue's leadership about its ribbon cutting and more.
Key takeaway Over the past decade, OASIS has been at the heart of the city's queer nightlife.
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Category: local ·
Published: July 16, 2026 ·
Source: ABC7 News (KGO-TV, ABC) ·
Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? A famed nightclub in San Francisco is reopening its doors Friday night after nearly closing for good last year. Over the past decade, OASIS has been at the heart of the city's queer nightlife. We spoke with the venue's leadership about its ribbon cutting and more.
When was this published? This article was first published on July 16, 2026 by ABC7 News (KGO-TV, ABC) and curated for The San Francisco readers.
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