Oasis, San Francisco's beloved drag nightclub, will permanently close at the end of the year after more than a decade of serving as a cultural hub for queer nightlife. Why it matters: The closure marks the end of an era for one of the city's most celebrated LGBTQ+ venues — a space that launched careers,

Despite being a top destination for drag and queer entertainment, Oasis co-founder D'Arcy Drollinger said the club always struggled with finances.