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the LiFT the LiFT is a bohemian bar featuring the best martinis, art, and atmosphere. the LiFT is located on 4th Street in the historic Kirkwood in downtown Des Moines.
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October is in full swing and we’ve got good stuff on the horizon! 🍂 Swipe for individual fliers ➡️
10/08/2026

October is in full swing and we’ve got good stuff on the horizon! 🍂 Swipe for individual fliers ➡️

Art opening tonight: “Corn Sweat” by Andrae Steed (Andrae Steed), a new collection of work around Iowa. Prints on the wa...
10/02/2026

Art opening tonight: “Corn Sweat” by Andrae Steed (Andrae Steed), a new collection of work around Iowa. Prints on the wall, books for sale.

Tunes by cdisiac

September events 🗓️We are ~open~ today, with half-off cans & bottles all night (and every Monday) 🍻
09/07/2026

September events 🗓️

We are ~open~ today, with half-off cans & bottles all night (and every Monday) 🍻

Art opening tonight: Echoes of Form, by Jami McMurray. Jami has been a long time regular of the bar, it’s a treat to hav...
09/04/2026

Art opening tonight: Echoes of Form, by Jami McMurray.
Jami has been a long time regular of the bar, it’s a treat to have her art on our walls! Reception from 6-9pm this evening, the show will be on display through the month.

Wrapping up the month with a DJ set from Sultryhustler tonight, 8-11pm. 🎧
08/28/2026

Wrapping up the month with a DJ set from Sultryhustler tonight, 8-11pm. 🎧

It’s bartender Denni’s birthday today and he booked a show at the LiFT to celebrate 💫 Debut show of an oswald family ban...
08/18/2026

It’s bartender Denni’s birthday today and he booked a show at the LiFT to celebrate 💫 Debut show of an oswald family band, with an opening set from Eager Green.

7pm, done by 10pm 🕙
Free // tip jar for the bands

Jazz tonight 🎶 with Zane Gedler, Miles Kean, and Mathuin Smith. 7:30-10pm
08/11/2026

Jazz tonight 🎶 with Zane Gedler, Miles Kean, and Mathuin Smith. 7:30-10pm

August events 🗓️ Lots of good stuff this month!Swipe for individual fliers ➡️
08/10/2026

August events 🗓️ Lots of good stuff this month!
Swipe for individual fliers ➡️

Art opening tonight: “Sallygirl” by Codye Lazear (Codye Leisure) 🔆 7pm
08/07/2026

Art opening tonight: “Sallygirl” by Codye Lazear (Codye Leisure) 🔆 7pm

Kick off your weekend//round out the month tonight with Steven, mixing tunes from 8-11pm. 💠
07/31/2026

Kick off your weekend//round out the month tonight with Steven, mixing tunes from 8-11pm. 💠

Address

222 4th Street
Des Moines, IA
50309

Opening Hours

Monday 5pm - 2am
Tuesday 5pm - 2am
Wednesday 5pm - 2am
Thursday 5pm - 2am
Friday 5pm - 2am
Saturday 5pm - 2am
Sunday 7pm - 2am

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