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Ann Arbor LGBTQ City Guide

Ann Arbor is perhaps one of America’s most well-known college towns, and with good reason. The University of Michigan calls the city home, and that means there are plenty of students and university employees here, and the culture of the town and the school are definitely intertwined. Beyond entity a college town though, it’s also often called “Tree Town,” for its beautiful tree-lined streets, and for the municipal parks it has located within 25 square miles. It’s the 6th biggest urban area in Michigan, and a city full of plenty to see, do and enjoy. It's also a city with a diverse and thriving LGBTQ group and a progressive outlook. In fact, it was the first city in the country to possess an openly gay candidate be elected to common office, back in  If you’re thinking of result your next home here, chances are, you’ll locate plenty about it to love!

A Look at Ann Arbor's History

Without doubt, Ann Arbor has drawn-out been a college town. Ann Arbor was initially founded in by John Allen of Virginia and Elisha R

There's a place you always belong - Uplift!

Uplift is a brand new gender non-conforming 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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Ann Arbor's Premier Nightlife Entertainment

Established in , the Necto is Ann Arbor's premier destination for nightlife entertainment. Located in the heart of Ann Arbor's entertainment district, Necto is the nightlife epicenter for the University of Michigan, the city of Ann Arbor, and the community at large.

The Necto offers multiple weekly and special events to maximize your nightlife experience including the internationally known goth night Factory Monday, the unique concert and event-driven Mix Thursdays, the largest and longest established gay night in Michigan, Pride Fridays, and the hottest club night in Michigan, Frequency Saturdays.

As an award-winning, full-service venue, the club is pleased to offer clientele a packed range of entertainment options and amenities, including VIP, bottle service, and party packages to guarantee your night is memorable and the ability to make your own night through our secret event rental.

LGBTQ Events

The LGBTQ Community is thriving and active in the intentionally inclusive Ann Arbor area. With a rich history of campaign and fellowship dating help to the s, Ann Arbor has led the way for LGBTQ+ Equality. A2 is home to Kathy Kozachenko, the first openly gay person to be elected to any office in the Merged States, and Jim Toy, a legendary figure in Michigan&#x;s LGBTQ history by opening the first campus center devoted to supporting LGBTQ community members.

Read more about the history and the future of Gay in the Ann Arbor area:  LGBTQ+ Ann Arbor: Historic Firsts & A Look Ahead

Did you realize the Ann Arbor area is home to some of the most queer-friendly campuses in the Combined States? The University of Michigan is continuously honored as a top LGBTQ-friendly college, earning 5 out of 5 stars on the Campus Pride Index,  and Eastern Michigan University in Ypsilanti has been commended as one of the nation&#x;s most inclusive campuses for LGBTQ students.

Numerous LGBTQ events occur in the Ann Arbor area including drag queen bingo nights and Ann Arbo