Oasis in San Francisco, known for its internationally acclaimed drag show nightclub and cabaret hosted a fundraising dance party called DHOOM: Queer Desi Daytime Dance Party on Mar. 26, 2023.

Emceed and co-hosted by Sarang Bhatt and Sanjay Makhijani, with support from Impulse SF, the party started at 3 pm in the afternoon and continued into evening. This second DHOOM event created a space for South Asian LGBTQ+ community and allies, allowing for the expression of South Asian culture through dance and art.

Along with live entertainment, astrological readings and jewelry were available for guests. Partial proceeds from the event went to Parivar Bay Area.

Hosts Sarang Bhatt and Sanjay Makhijani introduce the entertainment at the DHOOM: Queer Desi Daytime Dance Party at Oasis in San Francisco, Calif. on Mar. 26, 2023. Photo: Sree Sripathy for India Currents/CatchLight Local.
Preity performs at the DHOOM: Queer Desi Daytime Dance Party at Oasis in San Francisco, Calif. on Mar. 26, 2023. Photo: Sree Sripathy for India Currents/CatchLight Local.
Monica Desai performs at the DHOOM: Queer Desi Daytime Dance Party at Oasis in San Francisco, Calif. on Mar. 26, 2023. Photo: Sree Sripathy for India Currents/CatchLight Local.
A dancer from Yash & Pataka Girls performs at the DHOOM: Queer Desi Daytime Dance Party at Oasis in San Francisco, Calif. on Mar. 26, 2023. Photo: Sree Sripathy for India Currents/CatchLight Local.
Yash Choudhary of Yash & Pataka Girls performs at the DHOOM: Queer Desi Daytime Dance Party at Oasis in San Francisco, Calif. on Mar. 26, 2023. Photo: Sree Sripathy for India Currents/CatchLight Local.
Dhol is performed by DJ Garv Damania at the DHOOM: Queer Desi Daytime Dance Party at Oasis in San Francisco, Calif. on Mar. 26, 2023. Photo: Sree Sripathy for India Currents/CatchLight Local.
People dance at the DHOOM: Queer Desi Daytime Dance Party at Oasis in San Francisco, Calif. on Mar. 26, 2023. Photo: Sree Sripathy for India Currents/CatchLight Local.
Anjali Rimi performs in drag as Iwannarhimijob at the DHOOM: Queer Desi Daytime Dance Party at Oasis in San Francisco, Calif. on Mar. 26, 2023. Photo: Sree Sripathy for India Currents/CatchLight Local.
Nikhil Londhe performs at the DHOOM: Queer Desi Daytime Dance Party at Oasis in San Francisco, Calif. on Mar. 26, 2023. Photo: Sree Sripathy for India Currents/CatchLight Local.
Dhiraj Korwani performs as Miraaj at the DHOOM: Queer Desi Daytime Dance Party at Oasis in San Francisco, Calif. on Mar. 26, 2023. Photo: Sree Sripathy for India Currents/CatchLight Local.

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