Starting June 01, 2026 entry to in-person events at Devil Mask Studio events requires either:
- Proof of vaccination with a ‘25 series shot (a vaccination date of August 2025 or more recent), or
- A negative rapid test taken before you arrive (within one hour of the event) or at check-in.
If you opt for rapid testing, we’ll accept:
- A timestamped photo of your negative result
- Bringing your test with you to show at check-in
- Testing at the door upon arrival
We’ll continue to have rapid tests and masks available at no cost at the check-in desk.
How to Submit Proof of Vaccination
Our ticketing platform, Momence, offers HIPPA compliant record keeping. You’ll be asked to upload your vaccination record directly into Momence via this form:
Take Me to the form
Don’t want to upload anything? You can still show your proof at check-in!
What counts as proof of Vaccination?
Documentation continues to be spotty and inconsistent. We want to work with you on this
We’ll absolutely accept a photo, scan, or PDF of:
- your Digital Vaccine Record with name, vaccination, and date received
- a physical vaccination card/record with name, vaccination, and date received
- a pharmacy receipt showing your name, the vaccination, and date received
Event Specific Requirements
Jams and private events may require additional levels of risk mitigation (i.e. requiring masking); these are the minimum requirements for attending in-person events at the Studio. The best place to check for additional requirements is always the ticketing page of the event that you’re registering for.
Why We’re Updating Our Policy
We’re updating our safety protocols in response to a shifting landscape: PCR testing is becoming harder to access, public health infrastructure around vaccines and testing continues to thin, and we do not anticipate a new COVID vaccine release this fall. In light of that, we’re investing more directly in our own systems to help our attendees understand and navigate their own acceptable levels of risk.
How We’re Mitigating Risk
What still we’re doing to mitigate risk:
- No-cost rapid tests and masks available on-site
- A rapid test or vaccination requirement for all in-person attendance
- Corsi-Rosenthal boxes running alongside our building HVAC
Together, our filtration systems achieve 15+ air changes per hour (ACH).
To put that in context:
- Typical homes: ~0.35 – 1 ACH
- Offices and retail: ~2 – 3 ACH
- Schools: ~5 – 6 ACH
- Restaurants: ~6 – 8 ACH
- Hospital airborne infection isolation rooms: ≥12 ACH
In other words: we’re operating above hospital isolation room standards for air turnover, cycling and filtering the air in the space at three times the rate suggested by the CA Department of Health. These numbers come with an asterisk: close physical proximity (like tying together) makes airborne transmission more likely – you’re breathing each others’ air without time for it to make it through our filters. Which is where vaccines, testing, and masking come in. Our risk mitigation strategy continues to be layered: building infrastructure to reduce shared risk and asking for your help with the gaps that we just can’t fill.
You Should Still Get Vaccinated
This is worth saying explicitly: there continues to be very good data that the best way to reduce your risk of serious illness is by getting vaccinated. We strongly recommend keeping current with all vaccinations, but particularly COVID. We’re building infrastructure where we can and asking our community to meet us in the middle: stay vaccinated, test when needed, stay home if you’re sick, and make use of the tools available to you.
We understand that for many, vaccination is more complicated than “just get a shot” – this isn’t a requirement we make lightly. We know that vaccinations can mean time lost to immune responses – a particular challenge for parents and folks who are economically precarious. We know that trust in vaccines is impacted by a long history (and present) of medical racism, fatphobia, homophobia, ableism, and all of the ways in which institutions tend to amplify prejudice.
Vaccinations are not perfect and they remain one of the best ways to care for each other.
Thank you for working with us to protect this space and the broad range of humans who use it!
Questions or Concerns? We’re Here to Help
We understand that you may have questions about this policy update – please don’t hesitate to reach out to us via email.
Thank you for your continued commitment to the health and safety of our communities. We look forward to seeing you in the Studio!
Frequently Asked Questions
- Help! I’ve tested positive for COVID-19, what should I do?
1. Stay home, rest and hydrate.
Yes, even if you feel totally fine! The single best way to avoid COVID complications is intense rest – do us a favor and take care of yourself.
2. Email us for a refund.
Email us with your test results for credit. We know it sucks to miss an event you were looking forward to – hopefully the prospect of coming back will help it sting a little less. - Why should I (still) get vaccinated to come to the Studio?
We’ve got a whole blog post about this!
We are aware that for many, vaccination is not as simple as “just get a shot.” The rollout for updated vaccinations was complicated. Pharmacies may be opaque about if or how no-cost vaccines are available. Vaccinations can mean time lost to immune responses – a particular challenge for parents and folks who are economically precarious. Vaccination rates are impacted by a long history (and present) of medical racism, fatphobia, homophobia, ableism, and all of the ways in which institutions tend to amplify prejudice. And still, despite all of this, vaccinations are the best way for us to keep ourselves & each other safe.
In short: taking care of each other matters. While COVID-19 vaccine programs are imperfect, getting vaccinated is still one of the best ways to take care of both ourselves and each other. - Why does getting an updated vaccine matter?
For the same reason we get flu shots every year: viruses evolve to overcome our immune defenses.
Older vaccines were targeted at the variants dominant at the time of their design, which means they offer less protection against the current strains. Staying up-to-date is one of the best ways to limit COVID-19’s ability to keep spreading and mutating further. If enough of us get vaccinated, there’s a world where we don’t need a new shot next year. - Where can I get an updated COVID vaccine?
Effective September 17, 2025, California state law ensures Californians have insurance coverage for immunizations recommended by the The California Department of Public Health [including COVID-19] at no cost. Walk-in vaccines are available throughout LA; you do not need to visit a doctor’s office for a prescription.
Here’s Where we Recommend:
LA County Library continues to run free vaccine clinics across the metro. If you are uninsured or underinsured, this is your huckleberry.
Kaiser-Permanente has committed to offering no-cost vaccines for all members 6 months and older.
CVS offers “free COVID-19 vaccines with most insurance” – at the time of writing this, their only requirement for vaccination was self-identifying as eligible.
For additional resources – including additional no-cost/no insurance vaccination sites and simplified scheduling with health care providers & local pharmacies – visit myturn.ca.gov. - What About the CDC’s Guidelines?
There’s been a marked divergence between the CDC’s recommendations and consensus among public health & medical organizations. We are prioritizing recommendations by The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health as the most specific & relevant to our communities (emphasis added):
The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health endorses California Department of Public Health’s (CDPH) respiratory virus season immunization recommendations for the 2025-2026 respiratory season. This guidance was developed in collaboration with California partners in the West Coast Health Alliance and informed by national medical groups, including the American Academy of Family Physicians, American Academy of Pediatrics, and American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists. Additionally, effective September 17, 2025, California state law ensures Californians have insurance coverage for immunizations recommended by CDPH at no cost.
All children and adults who choose protection are recommended to receive COVID-19 vaccinations. Those with higher risk of severe disease should get the updated 2025-2026 formulation of the COVID-19 vaccine as soon as it’s available from their medical provider or local pharmacy. This includes: young children aged 6-23 months; children aged 2-18 years who have never received a COVID-19 vaccine; persons who are planning pregnancy, pregnant, postpartum or lactating; persons 6 months and older with underlying health conditions; persons aged 65 years and older; and persons living with or working with persons at high risk for severe disease.