A well kept bar featuring lights, liquor, beer, seltzer, a TV, and nice decorations at Uplift Ann Arbor, the new gay bar.

There's a place you always belong - Uplift!

Uplift is a brand new queer bar in Downtown Ann Arbor proudly building community and providing fun spaces for the LGBTQ+ folks in Southeast Michigan. Enjoy our neighborhood bar atmosphere during the week, or lively club atmosphere during the weekend!
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Uplift
210 S First Street Suite 100N
Ann Arbor, 48104.

Vander von Odd is performing at Uplift!

Saturday, November 1st, drag icon Vander Von Odd is coming to celebrate Dia de los Muertos with us! One of the most prolific Mexican-American horror artists, Vander is widely known as the first ever winner of the Boulet Brother's Dragula. Her creativity knows no bounds, and we're excited to put on this event for you.

Tickets available at the door, or via advance purchase using the button below.

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Upcoming Special Events

Vander von Odd

November 1, 2025

Dia de los Muertos clebration with the OG Dragula winner! Tickets available for purchase www.tickettailor.com/events/upliftannarbor.

Bear Wrangler

November 7, 2025

For bears, otters, daddies, and those who enjoy their presence! Music by DJ JP Stone.

Sapphire: Sapphic Night

November 8, 2025

SE Michigan's most popular Sapphic night. Music by Brooke Steele & Mikki the DJ.

Weekly Programming

Happy Hour

Tuesday - Friday 5pm - 7pm

Join us for our 4/5/6 happy hour specials every weekday! We have $4 domestic beers, $5 seltzers, and $6 cocktail specials. We also have classic popcorn, pretzels, and bar mix included with purchase.

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Trivia Tuesdays

Every Tuesday from 7pm - 9pm

Tired of the same old Sporcle questions? We've got you covered with fun, engaging, handcrafted questions every Tuesday. Now with 20% off food!

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Karaoke Wednesdays

Every Wednesday 9pm to 2am

Have some fun signing your heart out to your favorites with an easy going, encouraging crowd.

Drag Show Thursdays

Every Thursday 10pm - 2am

Come watch every week as 6 new amazing competitors face-off for a chance to make the Finale on January 23rd to win the crown. YOU decide the lip syncs and winner!

Drag Race Fridays

Every Tuesday 8pm to 2am

The best way to watch Drag Race is with others - so join us for food & drinks as we watch RuPaul try to remember everyone's names.

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Friday Night Pop Party

Every Friday 10pm to 2am

Kick off the weekend the right way with live DJs playing your favorite pop hits, dance lights, and affordable drinks.

When are we open?

Here are our hours of operation.

Sunday: 4pm - 12am
Monday: Closed
Tuesday: 5pm - 12am
Wednesday: 5pm - 2am
Thursday: 5pm - 2am
Friday: 5pm - 2am
Saturday: 4pm - 2am
Photo Credit: Jacob Hamilton | MLive.com

GOT QUESTIONS?

Here are some answers to our most frequently asked questions.

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What kind of events do you have?

We host all kinds of events from regular programming like Trivia and Karaoke to specialty events like Professional Meetups and Sapphic Saturday.

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How do I become a performer?

Please reach out to us at events@upliftannarbor.com - we're excited to hear from you! Let us know about your talents and any

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Are you hiring?

Yes, we are hiring for bartenders, barbacks, and door team! Interested applicants may apply on indeed or by sending their resume to hiring@upliftannarbor.com.

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Do you have food?

Yes! We have snack foods available during happy hour as well as hot, fresh meals available from 6pm - 1am every Tuesday through Saturday.