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WHO’S DOIN’ WHAT, WHEN AND WHERE IN METRALAND! Compiled By Auntie M.
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Friends of DOR OTHY DORO
Metra's calendar of EVENTS, that letsyou know where all the HOT spots are!
By: AuntieM4Doro@aol.com
Hello my pets, love is in the air as Valentine’s Day quickly approaches! If you’re alone this year don’t fret my loves there is plenty of action going on in Metraland just check out the ads in this issue and go to a Valentines party, and who knows Cupid might just shoot you square in your buns! You might meet the love of your life, or just get lucky for the night! Either way it’s a win win! Don’t forget about all the Mardi Gras Parties! Let’s check out what’s happening in Metraland! …MICHIGAN Ann Arbor: NECTO (734-994-5436), Sunday, February 15th “Untucked” a benefit for Motor City Pride/Equality Michigan! Featuring Violet Chachki and Pearl, from RuPauls Drag Race season 7. Hosted by Chanel Hunter, Jadein Black and Saben. Sunday, March 1st “Boylesque” Saturday, March 30th “Raven” with Boylesque’s Chanel Hunter and Jadein Black! Detroit: ADAMS APPLE (313-240-8482), Friday. February 13th “My Bloody Valentines Show” with KJ Karen! Music, videos, drink specials and chili all night long! Thursday, February 17th “Mardi Gras Show And Contest” with a $50 cash prize for the best mask BODY ZONE (313-366-9663), Friday, February 14th “Black Out Party” Saturday, February 21st “Leather Night” Saturday, February 28th “College Night” “Wild Wednesdays” FREE lube! Sunday-Thursday “FREE Tanning” Continued on page 21 Metra Magazine, Issue # 853 19
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CLUB GOLD COAST / SIN in Detroit (313-366-6135), Saturday, February 14th, February is for lovers “Red Party” featuring DJ’s Marquis and Intrigue! FREE cover before Midnight for those wearing red! GIGI’S (313-584-6525), Friday, February 13th “My Bloody Valentine” HAYLOFT SALOON (313-581-8913), Friday, February 13th Hayloft “Anniversary Party” celebrating 35 years of men! With shot specials and more! Saturday, February 14th “Red Hot Party” dress in your hottest reds and find love at the Hayloft! Friday, February 20th “Mardi Gras Party!” Collect the most beads to be crowned the king of Mardi Gras MENJO’S (313-863-3934), Friday, February 13th “Friday Night Live” go hear the suave and sophisticated sounds of Friday Night Live! Saturday, February 14th “The Red Party And Cupid Cruise” Menjo’s and Temptations team up with a complimentary shuttle between both clubs! Friday, February 20th the Louren Jacobs “Fantasy Show” with special guests! Saturday, February 21st “ICON Detroit’s 22nd Anniversary” Thursdays, “Cream” with DJ Jace. No cover, FREE parking and cheap drinks! METRO DETROIT SOFTBALL LEAGUE (www.mdsl.org), Serving the LGBT community and their family and friends since 1985! The season runs from May through August. The games are every Sunday at Border and Helen parks in Rochester Hills! If you can’t play, join the game as a spectator (cheerleader) TAXLAND USA (586-757-0780), LGBT proudly owned and operated! Fast income Tax refunds. Now with two locations to serve you better! $50 cash for every referral (just tell them Doro sent you) 24 HOUR VIDEO (313-271-1100), A sex shop and more! Open late when you need them to be! Douglas: DUNES RESORT (269-857-1401), Saturday, March 21st MML “Buns And Baskets” an
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event to support our Mr. Michigan Leather Josh Fortuna! Special rate for the night, only $59 for a standard or $69 for a king! Ferndale: SOHO (248-542-7646), Every Sunday, “Karaoke” Grand Rapids: The APARTMENT (616-451-0815), The Apartment Lounge has something for everyone! Sundays, “Sunday Funday” build your own Bloody Mary Bar 2pm-6pm. Mondays, “Michigan Mondays” featuring 40 different types of Michigan beers. Tuesdays, “Tini Tuesdays” with ½ off all Martinis. Wednesdays, “Hump Day” with ½ off all bottles of wine. Thursdays, “Thirsty Thursdays” with ½ off all adult beverages from open to close! RUMORS (616-454-8720), Mondays, “Mega Mug “and “Kick Ass Karaoke” with happy hour all day long! Tuesdays, $2 domestic drafts and $1 off mixed drinks. Wednesdays, “Wicked Wednesdays” with the hottest male strippers from across the Midwest! Thursdays, “Thirsty Thursdays” with ½ off all alcohol and shots! Hamtramck: TEMPTATION LOUNGE (313-974-6575), Tuesday, February 17th “Paczki Day” open all day from 6am-2am for Hamtramck’s “Mardi Gras Party” Wednesday, February 25th from 6pm-9pm “Canvas And Cocktails” The $40 ticket includes one drink token! Mondays, “Karaoke” with Jerry! Thursdays, “Lift Off” with DJ Stacye J. Inkster: INFERNO (734-729-0345) Saturday, February 28th at 8pm “Grand Opening” with DJ Digimark! It’s a bar, a cabaret and Continued on page 25
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a dance club. It’s in the same building as Stiletto’s but you won’t recognize it with all the changes they have done. Can’t wait! Lansing: SPIRAL (517-371-3221), The return of “Thrust Thursdays” hosted by the Showgirls of Spiral. Featuring the dancers of Manwatch! Twisted games, $2 shot specials, ½ off well and domestic beer and more! Pontiac: LIBERTY BAR (248-758-0771), What happens when Friday the 13th meets Mardi Gras? Friday, February 13th dress up, dress down or don’t dress at all!!! (O.K.) and see what happens when the two events collide! Saturday, February 14th, go get your “Heart On” for a “Valentine’s Day Bash!” Saturday, February 14th “Valentine’s Day Show” with a champagne toast and cake! Coming in March, join the tradition, become the next Mr. Liberty Leather! Royal Oak: FIVE 15 (248-515-2551), Serving up the best for less! Areas largest selection of lubes and aromas at new low prices! As low as $6.95 (wow that’s cheap, I’m on my way) PRONTO (248-544-7900), Mondays, “Manic Mondays” with happy hour all day and all night! Tuesdays, “Tanked Tuesdays” with $3 drafts. Wednesdays, “Warbler Wednesdays” with Karaoke! Thursdays, “Thirsty Thursdays” with $3 drafts. Fridays, “Fade Off Fridays” with a video DJ. Saturdays, “Spin On” with video DJ. Sundays, “Social Sundays” with bottle Mimosas and Bloody Mary Bar! Traverse City: SIDETRAXX (231-935-1666), Saturday, February 14th “Red Hot Valentines Party” with Continued on page 27 Metra Magazine, Issue # 853 25
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shot and drink specials! February 13th and 14th its Michael Moors “Winter Comedy Fest” Friday, February 20th the Bayside Bombshells performs! Saturday, February 21st “Mardi Gras Party” with shot and drink specials! See who can get the most beads (you know what you have to do to get them) Warren: ANDIAMO (248-268-2840), Thursday, February 26th Murray and Peter present “Killer Queens” hosted by Michelle Visage. Special guests Sharon Needles, Darienne Lake, Detox, Trixie Mattel, Ginger Minj and Alaska! MALEBOX II (586-806-2390), Friday, February 13th “Valentine’s Karaoke” sing your favorite love songs to your one any only! Drink specials and no cover! Mondays, “Pool Tournament” at 9pm. Tuesdays, $2 drinks and no cover! Wednesdays, “You Be The DJ” after Country Line Dancing! Thursdays “Karaoke” after “Euchre” Fridays, “Karaoke” Saturdays, “Comedy Drag Revue” with Iona Traler and Jacqueline Frost! Sundays, light buffet and “Karaoke” starting at 8pm! ...ILLINOIS Chicago: 2nd STORY (312-923-9536), I snuck away and went to the 2nd Story for the Super Bowl. What a blast! Great crowed, cheap drinks and hot bartenders! TOUCHE (773-465-7400), Monday, February! 6th “Mask Maker Mayhem” make your own mask for Mardi Gras from 8pm till Midnight! Tuesday, February 17th “Hardcore Mardi Gras Party” Sunday, February 22nd “Oscar’s Beer Bust” $1 Bud Light drafts and sodas Oscar viewing party at 6pm! That’s it for this issue! Our next deadline is Wednesday, February 18th for our Issue that comes out Wednesday, February25th; you can reach me at AuntieM4doro@aol.com! Email me your upcoming events today!
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