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

Uplift
210 S First Street Suite 100N
Ann Arbor, 48104.

What's happening at uplift?

There's something for everyone.

Kennedy Davenport is performing at Uplift!

Friday, January 17th, Kennedy Davenport is going to be putting on a sickening show at Uplift. Known as the "Dancing Diva of Texas", Kennedy is known for her high kicks, flips, and twirls. Kennedy is a three time finalist on RuPaul's Drag Race as well as a national title holder for a myriad of different pageants around the country.
Want to skip the line & meet Kennedy?
Purchase M&G ticket in advance to skip the line and get your photo taken with the icon herself!

Meet & Greet Tickets

Upcoming Special Events

Polyjamorous

January 24, 2025

Polyjamorous is back! We've challenged 6 fresh new DJs to bring their best sets to keep the crowd dancing all night long.

Sapphire

January 11, 2025

Our hit sapphic party, Sapphire, is back and now with a regular schedule. Join us the 2nd Saturday of every month!

PURE / HOUSE

January 18, 2025

A house music night with 3 DJs dedicated to their craft and ready to curate an evening of vibes, grooves, and connection.

DRAG Me to Brunch!

January 19, 2025

The cure for Sunday scaries: drag brunch & mimosas! With a rotating cast of charismatic hosts and fierce entertainers, let's make sure Sunday starts off right.

A Party Named Susanne

February 1, 2025

Inspired by Studio 54, join us for an evening of bold and fierce choices! A Party Named Susanne is about wearing bold fashion choices and embracing your inner club kid - sparkles, color, glamour, horror - whatever makes you feel fierce, bring your best.

Weekly Programming

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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.

Meetup Groups

A2Gays Weekly Meetup
Every Thursday

The a2gays meetup is now weekly! Join some local gay & queer professionals for a social meetup every Thursday at 7:30. Come after work, meet some new folks, and mingle with other gay men & masc queers.

Queer Grads Monthly Meetup
The 3rd Tuesday Every Month

Are you a grad student at one of the many universities in the area? Join us and several student org collaborators as we host a monthly social meetup for queer grads to meet and mingle.

A2/Ypsi Trans Meetup
The 2nd Thursday Every Month

Interested in finding other trans folx to connect with? Come join us the 2nd Thursday of each month for a Trans & NB meetup that's welcoming, friendly, and most importantly fun!

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.

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.

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

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.

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.