Meet Uplift: A2's
Queer Bar

We are proud to be A2 and Washtenaw County's full-time queer space. From jam-packed Saturday nights with live DJs and Sunday drag brunches to neighborhood Trivia Tuesdays, we do it all. Our mission is to curate a fun and safe environment by queer people for queer people.

Come meet your people, enjoy some delicious signature cocktails and revel in the contagious vibes. We're open at 5pm every day except Monday!

We are proud to be A2 and Washtenaw County's full-time queer space. From busy Saturday nights with live DJs and Sunday drag brunches to neighborhood Trivia Tuesdays, we do it all. Our mission is to curate a fun and safe environment by queer people for queer people.

Jaida Essence Hall is coming to Uplift!

Join us Friday, February 20th as we welcome the Season 12, AS7 & Drag Race Vegas star Jaida Esscence Hall at Uplift. Tickets available at the door, or online with M&G.

8PM Watch Party
9:30PM M&G
10:30PM Drag Show
12AM Drag Show

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The Magic Struggle Bus
January 16, 2026
The Magic Struggle Bus returns! No cover, $5 shots, and $10 signatures all evening long with MystaMark on the decks. What's not to love?
BLUR
January 17, 2026
Boys, get ready to take your shirts off and SWEAT! MILK, WE1SMAN, and ASTROMANN are bringing the house remixes and gogo boys Seb & Juno will be working the dance floor.
Britney XCX
January 23, 2026
DJ Shyboy, resident at Precinct LA & Beaux in The Castro, is bringing Britney XCX right here to Ann Arbor! Join us for a night of Britney & Charli worship.
Furry Karaoke
January 24, 2026
Join Ado & Friends for their monthly furmeet! We've got karaoke playing and plenty of tasty cocktails. Awoo!
BOUND
January 31, 2026
Kink & fetish night. Wear your gear with Pride and dance with DJ SAMUELKO until 2am. Coat check available. Not a play space.
Bear Wrangler
February 6, 2026
Our bear night is growing just like our bellies! Join us for some hairy, harmless fun with DJ JP Stone and the Motor City Bears + sexy gogo boys.
Sapphire
February 7, 2026
Our Sapphic night welcomes a new DJ in DJ Nouveau! Come join us for a dance party dedicated to all things femme and sapphic.
Jaida Essence Hall
February 20, 2026
The winner of RPDR S12 is coming to Uplift! Jaida will be joined by a phenomenal cast of talent. RPDR S8 watch party w/Jaida at 8pm.

Our weekly events

‍Trivia Tuesdays with Jacob
7pm - 9pm. Prizes for 1st & 2nd place teams.

Trans & NB Wednesday Happy Hour
6pm - 8pm. $4 beers, $5 seltzers, $6 well drinks.
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Karaoke Wednesdays with Geoff
8pm - close. Free karaoke + free pool all night.

Drag Show Thursdays
9pm & 10pm shows. Rotating themes and casts!

GOT QUESTIONS?

Here are some answers to our most frequently asked questions.

How do I become a performer?

If you're interested in performing in one of our drag shows, please reach out to us at drag@upliftannarbor.com. For DJs and other live acts, please reach out to us at events@upliftannarbor.com.

Do you serve food?

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

Are you hiring?

Presently, we are not hiring for bartenders or barbacks. However, we are hiring for our door team. Interested applicants may apply on indeed or by sending their resume to hiring@upliftannarbor.com.

Are you 21+?

Yes, we are 21+ for all events except our Sunday drag brunches.
© 2023 - Uplift Ann Arbor, LLC

Get in Touch

210 S. 1st Street Suite 100N
Ann Arbor, Michigan
team@upliftannarbor.com
(734) 249-3124