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Runway Rumble is BACK!

Runway Rumble is a drag competition series right here in Ann Arbor, and Season 2 is coming to local stages LIVE this summer! You can catch our 9 fighters on the Uplift stage once a month as they battle for the title of Runway Rumble Season 2 Champion! Our mainstage events, as well as behind-the-scenes moments and confessional interviews are filmed along the way for Season 2 of the Runway Rumble webseries.

This season is leveled up to the max. You DON’T want to miss this!

Check out some highlights from our EXPLOSIVE Season 2 Premiere! 💥 Make sure to catch our next event (with our first ELIMINATION) this Thursday at Uplift! #runwayrumble

Temps are rising in A2, so why not make it HOTTER 🥵 Closing out the month of May, we are bringing you a dazzling BURLESQUE show ✨ These performers are bringing you glitz, glamor, and sensualiTEA 🔥

👀May 28th; Doors 9pm; Showtime 10pm👀

⭐️Hosted by: @lima_y_aguacate ⭐️

⭐️STARRING:
✨ @thegaytes
✨ @moon_martian1
✨ @oshunhathor

🏳️‍🌈Uplift is a 21+ venue🏳️‍⚧️

A benefit show for me…. You shouldn’t have. Make sure you come out to @uplift_a2 @dragatuplift on may 17 at 8pm to watch all of this amazing entertainment areas and help me get some coins to pay for this pageant. Hosted by @luscious.minj.official with @themarzexperience @moon_martian1 @baddiebrooksofficial @caullinnn @mercedesvanity and me @donnayouknowitthere is a suggested Door pay of $10 each however, that is not mandatory. This is a 21 and up bar but come in have some fun drink up and give the girl a dollar..

📢CALLING ALL POKEGAYS📢

Next Thursday May 14th, @uplift_a2 is challenging you to a BATTLE💥 (lol jk). Bring out your party of 6 (and the divas in the PC), dress in some Pokemon inspired outfits/cosplays, and drink some of our finest potions and elixirs🤪 as you see these PokeMODELS take the stage. List off in the comments, who’s YOUR favorite Pokemon👀

👀May 14th; Doors 9pm; Showtime 10pm👀

⭐️Hosted by: @natty_apple ⭐️

⭐️STARRING:
✨ @okperryok
✨ @baddiebrooksofficial
✨ @openseasin

🏳️‍🌈Uplift is a 21+ venue🏳️‍⚧️

Catch the nine drag fighters of Runway Rumble Season 2 battling it out in a head-to-head lip sync smackdown royale! Only one will win…and one will be the first fighter eliminated from the competition. Are you ready to rumble?

Hosted by: @the.portia.lynn @belladonna_marz
Cast: @belle.endowed @fantasthmadrag @harleyxjoyride @weluvindya @thekanary @karmenkdrag @themarzexperience @niko.sanrio @taliatheeghoul
Guest Judges: @thetessamystic @kristadarrows @the_miacole

#runwayrumble

Did somebody say MOTHER?! 💅 Next Sunday, we are bringing you two helpings of brunch to celebrate Mother’s Day! Bring your mom! Bring your dad! Bring the whole family (18+ mind you 😅) We have a cast stacked with talent to show up and show out for all of the MOTHERS 🤩

👀May 10th | 1st Seating: 11AM (LOW TICKET WARNING) | 2nd Seating: 2PM👀

⭐️Hosted by: @itisaphrodite ⭐️

⭐️STARRING:
✨ @lotipha_r_hunter
✨ @oshunhathor
✨ @openseasin
✨ @thezariahmonae

✨May Open Stage Cast Announcement✨

Thanks again to everyone who applied to the May and June Open Stages ✨We are still taking applications for the June date! This is our main cast, BUT we have five show up go up spots available, as always! Come up to the bar ready to go, give your name to the show director, and you can do a number on the Uplift stage after the main cast. These walk up spots are first come, first served. We are welcoming some returners, and some fresh faces to Uplift! Come out to support these performers AND MORE on Thursday May 7th 🤩

👀April 7th; Doors 9pm; Showtime 10pm👀

⭐️Hosted by: @eve.vale.evil ⭐️

⭐️STARRING:
✨ @bleach_queens
✨ @dion_nystits
✨ @president.gorgbush
✨ @theharperharmony
✨ @kingamarimarsallis
✨ @riegan_thracia
✨ @the_sierraquel
✨ @zainab.thediva

🏳️‍🌈Uplift is a 21+ venue🏳️‍⚧️

5.16.26. Pre-save the song of the Summer “Release” now‼️‼️‼️‼️‼️‼️‼️‼️
🎥: @kino_ken97
Prod : @kevinchristian84
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#explore #art #beauty #fyp #instagood

ICYMI: On Thursday, we will be celebrating the class of 2026 with a drag show ✨ This cast is bringing looks, laughs, and TALENT of course. As the school year comes to a close, make some memories with your @uplift_a2 family 🫶

👀April 30th; Doors 9pm; Showtime 10pm👀

⭐️Hosted by: @thebitchviv ⭐️

⭐️STARRING:
✨ @thegaytes
✨ @karmenkdrag
✨ @baddiebrooksofficial

🏳️‍🌈Uplift is a 21+ venue🏳️‍⚧️

May AND June’s Drag Open Stage Application is currently LIVE divas✨ You can sign up for one or both dates. We welcome all kinds of drag/burlesque/draglesque/performance art. Performers of ANY skill level are encouraged to apply. We have 8 cast spots available PLUS 5 show up go up spots. Even if you aren’t cast in the main show, come to the venue ready to go, and give your information to the show director and you can perform on the @uplift_a2 stage after the main cast! We host these every month 🫶

⭐️May 7th hosted by @eve.vale.evil ⭐️ ⭐️June 4th hosted by @stela_vulva ⭐️

🏳️‍🌈Uplift is a 21+ venue🏳️‍⚧️

Ever wondered what Brunch & A Movie is like? Here's a little peek. 🔥

Join us at @uplift_a2 for "The Diva Wears Prada", a fierce, fashion-forward drag brunch inspired by THE DEVIL WEARS PRADA 2, then head into the State Theatre for the new film.

💅 With just 75 seats per brunch, this exclusive experience blends drag, dining, and cinema into a stylish afternoon as unforgettable as Miranda Priestley herself.

✨️ Seats are going fast - don't miss out and reserve yours today!

#thedevilwearsprada2 #uplift #dragbrunch #downtownannarbor #statetheatre