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Hosted by

The K. Stewart Foundation

About this event

2026 OUT + EXCELLENT CONFERENCE

2455 Broadway

Oakland, CA 94612, USA

(3) DAY WEEKEND PASS - NO HOTEL

$150

ADMISSION: 1 GUEST; NO HOTEL; INCLUDES:

Friday:

VIP Meet and Greet feat. Ambers Closet + DJ Lady Ryan + Queer Aunties LA | at High 5ive Rooftop Lounge | 7pm

Saturday:

Out + Excellent Conversations | The California Ballroom | 11am
Fashion by Pharoah Brand | 3pm
The Erica Mason Concert | Fluid 510 | 7pm
Aunties on Parade Pre-Pride Party | Fluid 510 | 8pm

Sunday:

Walking in the Oakland Pride Parade | 11am

OUT + EXCELLENT WEEKEND | August 14–16, 2026 | Oakland, California

Three Days. One Hotel. Elevate Your Pride.

Welcome to the curated three day experience where Black, Brown, LGBTQ+, and women-led leaders, creatives, entrepreneurs, artists, professionals, families, and changemakers gather for one unforgettable Pride Weekend experience in the heart of Oakland.

Out + Excellent Weekend is a nationally curated gathering designed to bring together the people, conversations, culture, and connections shaping the future of our community. Whether you're traveling from across the Bay or across the country, this is your invitation to experience Oakland Pride Weekend alongside some of today's most influential LGBTQ+ voices.

ADMISSION: 1 GUEST; NO HOTEL; INCLUDES:

Friday:

VIP Meet and Greet feat. Ambers Closet + DJ Lady Ryan + Queer Aunties LA | at High 5ive Rooftop Lounge | 7pm

Saturday:

Out + Excellent Conversations | The California Ballroom | 11am
Fashion by Pharoah Brand | 3pm
The Erica Mason Concert | Fluid 510 | 7pm
Aunties on Parade Pre-Pride Party | Fluid 510 | 8pm

Sunday:

Walking in the Oakland Pride Parade | 11am

OUT + EXCELLENT WEEKEND | August 14–16, 2026 | Oakland, California

Three Days. One Hotel. Elevate Your Pride.

Welcome to the curated three day experience where Black, Brown, LGBTQ+, and women-led leaders, creatives, entrepreneurs, artists, professionals, families, and changemakers gather for one unforgettable Pride Weekend experience in the heart of Oakland.

Out + Excellent Weekend is a nationally curated gathering designed to bring together the people, conversations, culture, and connections shaping the future of our community. Whether you're traveling from across the Bay or across the country, this is your invitation to experience Oakland Pride Weekend alongside some of today's most influential LGBTQ+ voices.

SAT. 8.15 [12P-4P] - "THE OUT + EXCELLENT CONFERENCE"

$35

Presented by: The K. Stewart Foundation

Featuring: Impactful workshops, panel discussions, conversations, and healing.

Date: Saturday Aug. 15th | 12pm-4pm

Special Guests: K. Stewart, Amber's Closet, + Erica Mason + Queer Aunties LA

Location: The California Ballroom | Oakland, CA

The Out + Excellent LGBTQ+ Conference

Spend the day immersed in powerful conversations led by nationally recognized speakers, creators, entrepreneurs, and community leaders.

2026 Speakers

• Ambers Closet | National LGBTQ+ Influencer

• Erica Mason | National music icon

• Imani Rupert-Gordon | Pre

• K. Stewart

• Keiyana Arnold

• Sean Sullivan

• Dalia Gomez

• Queer Aunties LA

• Coach Dee

• CJ Grisby

• LaShonda D. King

Topics include:

• Leadership

• Wellness

• Relationships

• Community Building

• Entrepreneurship

• LGBTQ+ Visibility

• Black & Brown Excellence

• Culture

Join conversations that drive community history and personal goals long after the weekend ends.