Oakland To All

Oakland To All BAY AREA aka YAY AREA Ballroom Scene Collective

QT Ball 2026: Sugar Fantasy 🍭 Going on 4 years strong! Presented by and for the students of UC Berkeley. 📸: ._.wang
06/02/2026

QT Ball 2026: Sugar Fantasy 🍭
Going on 4 years strong! Presented by and for the students of UC Berkeley.

📸: ._.wang

❤️💕 LOVERS BALL 5 YEAR ANNIVERSARY 💕❤️ San Francisco Pride 2026 June 25 | 8pm | 18+ | The Foundry SF 🎤 Commentators...
05/12/2026

❤️💕 LOVERS BALL 5 YEAR ANNIVERSARY 💕❤️

San Francisco Pride 2026

June 25 | 8pm | 18+ | The Foundry SF

🎤 Commentators: Precious & Spiider
🎶 Beats By: Blossom & AALIGN

🪩 Pre-Show Host: Aurris Garçon
Pre-show lineup soon TBA!

CATEGORIES: swipe for description & breakdown

🏆 BEGINNERS VOGUE - The New School

🏆 BEGINNERS RUNWAY - Model in Training

🏆 $100 HAND PERFORMANCE - Story Time

🏆 $100 COMM. vs. COMM.

🏆 $200 BODY - Welcome to The Jungle

🏆 $200 OLD WAY - The Blue Print

🏆 $200 BEST DRESSED - Main Character

🏆 $300 S*X SIREN - Wild Wild West

🏆 $300 FACE - Moon Sign

🏆 $400 REALNESS - Jet Set

🏆 $600 RUNWAY - Vintage Archive

🏆 $1,000 Performance - Lovers Ball

💞 BIG THANKS to & for making this event possible!

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🎨 Flyer by Legendary Roxi Balmain .paper.scissor

📸 Photos by Icon Randy Lucina

SEE Y’ALL AT THE FUNCTION 💋💋

04/21/2026

✨ The GQ Ball: House, Waacking, and Ballroom Fundraiser for Yay Area’s very own Up&Coming Gbari “GQ” Gilliam ❤️

BAY AREA, you did that! We surpassed our 4k goal and raised $5,029.83 for Gbari’s recovery fund!

To the TEAM of volunteers and sponsors who made it all possible, THANK YOU:

Venue:

Operations:

House/Waacking Judges:

Battle Host/Co-organizer:

Battle DJs:

Ballroom Judges: .44 .itzuri ._niss2phresh .007

Commentator:

Ball DJs:

Door volunteers: Sadaf & Rachie

Safety team: Greywatch Security

Video: / TY

Trophies: Alameda Awards & Recognition

Prize Sponsorship: Café Con Cariño
/ TY

…. and of course, the hyphy BAY AREA community that showed up, donated, and threw down on the dance floor/runway. Y’ALL DID THAT!

The fight isn’t over yet. The GoFundMe is still live and accepting donations for Gbari’s lifelong recovery. You can donate directly via link in our bio.

April 18: THE GQ BALL ~ House & Waacking Battles + Mini Ball A community fundraiser and collective prayer in honor of G’...
04/07/2026

April 18: THE GQ BALL ~ House & Waacking Battles + Mini Ball

A community fundraiser and collective prayer in honor of G’bari “GQ” Gilliam.

Bay Area, you know the drill ‼️
We’re going all out for our own, right here in his hometown, with the goal of raising $4,000 to support Gbari’s life-saving heart transplant and recovery.

Please note we’re running on a tight schedule:

7:30pm DOORS

8:30pm ~ HOUSE & WAACKING PRELIMS
Hosted by
DJs Karlita & BLOOM

10:30pm ~ MINI BALL
Hosted by
Commentator Spiider / DJs Blossom & Align
ALL CATEGORIES: bring it with a “Get Well Soon” card with a positive message written out to Gbari

12:30pm ~ AFTER PARTY
w/ with Blksoap and Duma of Soul Source LA/Textures

$10 Minimum Donation
$25-$40 Recommend Donation
NOTAFLOF

100% of proceeds go toward GQ’s recovery fund.

This event is entirely volunteer-run— from the talent to the staff, judges, DJs, and hosts. This is the power of commUNITY. BIG thanks to St8Jacket for jumping in to assist with operations and to of FLUID510 for generously donating the venue space.

For questions or to volunteer 📧 [email protected]

Can’t wait to donate? You can find Gbari’s GoFundMe link in our bio.

Community strong. Oakland Strong.

4/18 THE GQ BALL ~ House & Waacking Battles + Mini Ball A community fundraiser and collective prayer in honor of G’bari ...
04/07/2026

4/18 THE GQ BALL ~ House & Waacking Battles + Mini Ball

A community fundraiser and collective prayer in honor of G’bari “GQ” Gilliam.

Bay Area, you know the drill ‼️
We’re going all out for our own, right here in his hometown, with the goal of raising $4,000 to support Gbari’s life-saving heart transplant and recovery.

Please note we’re running on a tight schedule:

7:30pm DOORS

8:30pm ~ HOUSE & WAACKING PRELIMS
Hosted by
DJs Karlita & BLOOM

10:30pm ~ MINI BALL
Hosted by
Commentator Spiider
DJs Blossom & Align

12:30pm ~ AFTER PARTY
w/ with Blksoap and Duma of Soul Source LA/Textures

$10 Minimum Donation
$25-$40 Recommend Donation
NOTAFLOF

100% of proceeds go toward GQ’s recovery fund.

This event is entirely volunteer-run— from the talent to the staff, judges, DJs, and hosts. This is the power of commUNITY. BIG thanks to JC, Lily, and Kristie of St8Jacket for jumping in to assist with operations and to of FLUID510 for generously donating the venue space.

For questions or to volunteer 📧 [email protected]

Can’t wait to donate? You can find Gbari’s GoFundMe link in our bio.

Community strong. Oakland Strong.

❤️‍🩹 Calling on our community to come together in support Bay Area native, G’bari Gilliam aka GQ Gorgeous Gucci. GoFundM...
03/29/2026

❤️‍🩹 Calling on our community to come together in support Bay Area native, G’bari Gilliam aka GQ Gorgeous Gucci. GoFundMe link in bio. Description below.

GQ - We love you and deeply appreciate your impact and everything you bring to our community. Holding you in our prayers and wishing you a smooth, steady recovery.
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Reposting a GoFundMe that was created by G’bari’s Family. Please read the description, help spread the word and donate. G’bari has shown up for all of us with incredible kindness let’s show up and do the same for him.
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My nephew Goari Gilliam is a talented, kind, and passionate young man whose life changed suddenly after going into cardiac arrest on March 27 during rehearsal for an upcoming show on Sunday. Our family is asking for prayers, support, and financial help during this very difficult and unexpected time.
Gbari graduated from UCLA in 2016 and has built a beautiful career as a professional dancer,
choreographer, and dance instructor in Los Angeles. He has performed on Jimmy Kimmel and worked with Tyler Perry productions, using his gift and passion for dance to inspire others and bring joy to many lives. Gbari is known for his warm smile, strong spirit, and dedication to helping others grow through dance and creativity.

Right now, Gbari is in the hospital fighting for his life after suffering cardiac arrest. This has been devastating and overwhelming for our entire family. As he receives critical medical care and support in the ICU, medical expenses, hospital bills, and recovery costs are quickly increasing.

We are raising funds to help cover:
• Emergency medical care and hospital expenses
• ICU and treatment costs
• Rehabilitation and recovery support
• Living and support expenses during recovery
• Family travel and care support during this time
We are believing God for healing, strength, and restoration for Gbari. Every donation, prayer, and share brings hope and support to our family during this difficult season.

If you are unable to give at this time, please share this fundraiser and keep Gbari in your prayers. Your support, love, and encouragement mean everything to us.

Thank you for your Prayers and Support!

03/08/2026

Generations 2026: The After Party
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03/05/2026

Generations 2026: THE AFTER PARTY
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💞 Welcome back

Next week— rain or shine! We’re closing out Black History Month with a few special events alongside our incredible commu...
02/18/2026

Next week— rain or shine! We’re closing out Black History Month with a few special events alongside our incredible community partners. Grateful to gather in community, now more than ever.

⭐️ THUS. 2/26 — Black History Month Kiki Ball w/
5-9pm | All-Ages | $FREE.99
📍 Humanist Hall, Oakland, CA

⭐️ FRIDAY 2/27 — GENERATIONS: Black LGBTQIA+ History & Experiences
6-9pm | All-Ages | $FREE.99
📍 Fluid510, Oakland, CA

⭐️ FRIDAY NIGHT 2/27 — The After Party
Powered by Oakland To All & GoodVybz
9pm - hella late | 18+ | $FREE.99
📍 Fluid510, Oakland, CA

To sponsor a category, volunteer, or for general questions: 📧 [email protected]

The 3rd Annual Hyphy Holiday Drive ✨ Welcome back 💋 With only three days to spread the word— and in the middle of a ma...
12/21/2025

The 3rd Annual Hyphy Holiday Drive ✨

Welcome back 💋

With only three days to spread the word— and in the middle of a massive power outage in San Francisco—the community still showed up, donated abundantly, and had a grand ol’ time !

Hella love to the judges .007 .itzuri .44 .banks.524, the venue Fluid 510, legendary DJ Spiider, commentator MC Dionne, our lovely event team: Sadaf, Rachie, Jay, Mena, Roberto…. And of course, all the house parents, community leaders, and most importantly, the Bay Area ballroom community whose consistent presence and commitment have held it down and built the beautiful scene we have today.

See you in 2026 🎉

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