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CINCO DE MAYO Tuesday, May 5th
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Friends of DOR DORO OTHY
Metra's calendar of EVENTS, that lets you know where all the HOT spots are!
Ola, me amigos and amigas… it’s our “CINCO DE MAYO” issue. I’m not going to go into the detailed history of the day, but it’s a day that everyone is Mexican! With Mexican foods, Mexican drinks, and plenty of Mexican fun times! Most clubs and bars will be celebrating this day, Tuesday, May 5th, with specials on Tequila mixed drinks, and shot specials and Mexican beers, so let’s find out where all the party places are! CLAW 15 happens this weekend April 2326 in Cleveland, Ohio contact clawinfo.org for information to all 100 events, and places to stay!
By: Auntie M4Doro@aol.com
…MICHIGAN Detroit: ADAM’S APPLE (313-240-8482), is a great place to have fun, and cocktails or beers, and is open seven days! On Cinco de Mayo drinks with Jerry & James also it’s “SHAKE UR MARACAS SHOW” with Karaoke, Music & videos with KJ Karen! Then on Monday, May 11th its “TIKI TAKI LUAU PARTY” and Birthday Bash for Michelle. Hosted by Betty Clark with shows at 3pm, 5pm, and 8pm, free food and drinks with Jerry & James, come get Lei’d by Michelle! BODY ZONE (313-366-9663), will have their “COLLEGE NIGHT” on Saturday, April 25 with $5 lockers for members 18-25 years old! The “BLACK-OUT PARTY” on Friday, May 8th those are always fun nights! Then it’s that fun night “LEATHER NIGHT” on Saturday, May 16th, with $5 lockers for members in Chaps or Harness! FREE tanning from Sunday – Thursday with a purchase of a locker or a room! FREE LUBE is “Wild Wednesdays” with the purchase of a locker or a room. Open 24/7 and is a Private Gay Health Club, located at 1617 E. McNichols @ I-75 in Detroit! You must have ID to enter a driver’s license, State ID or Passport! Continued on page 21 Metra Magazine, Issue #858 19
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CLUB GOLD COAST / SIN in Detroit (313-366-6135), will have a “CINCO DE MAYO” celebration on Tuesday, May 5th, with DJ Laydee Intrigue, ½ off Margaritas, $2.00 cover, $2 shot specials, and also $2 well/domestic. They have Exotic Male Dancers every day starting at 9p.m. doors open at 7p.m. stop in and have some fun! HAYLOFT SALOON (313-581-8913), presents “SQUEAL” that featured Fetish: Leather Night, on Saturday, April 25th from 9PM-2AM its Detroit’s ALL-INCLUSIVE Fetish Party! With live demonstrations by The Detroit Bondage Club & Cigar Party on the PATIO! Then on Saturday, May 2nd from 9pm-2am its CANADIAN INVASION PARTY: OH! CANADA! Welcoming multiple groups & guests from Windsor! Canadian beers on special ALL NIGHT! Their Patio is Now Open! LELAND (313-962-2300), now that downtown living is back in vogue Leland has studios, 1 & 2 bedroom apartments for only $425.-$990. Mention Metra magazine it has a gated parking, on site diner, the City Club open Fri. & Sat 10pm-4am and also Studio 54! They’re located at 400 Bagley in Downtown Detroit! MENJO’S (313-863-3934), a Legend, Re-imagined, ONE NIGHT ONLY, on Friday, April 24th “REHAB: Visiting Hours” come see some of our Sunday “BITCH BRUNCH” cast with show times 10:30 & Midnight! MACHO CITY 6 Year Anniversary with DJ’s Jeffrey Sfire, Mike Trombley, and Scott Zacharias, on Saturday, April 25th! Then on Tuesday, April 28th at 10pm its American Idol contestant Motif will presents DREW MACHAK, with limited seating call the bar for reservations. Friday, May 1st its “CONSENSUAL” a High vibration Dance Party with guest DJ’s! Saturday, May 2nd “FIERCE HOT MESS” plus Ferndale Pride Party! Tuesday, May 5th “LIVE MUSIC” as Motif presents Ramsey Valentyn 10pm, LIVE! It’s also “CINCO DE MAYO” with $3.00 Margaritas! METRO DET. SOFTBALL LEAGUE (www.mdsl.org) will have their Ferndale “pubcrawl” on Friday, May 1st. from 7:00 pm - 2:00 am and is ONLY $5.00 and tickets can be purchased at participating locations before 5 p.m. on May 1st, tickets price at the event are $8. A convenience fee will be applied to online ticket purchases. This event is restricted to persons 21 years of age and older. Please celebrate responsibly, designate a driver, don’t drink and drive! Continued on page 23 Metra Magazine, Issue # 858
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24 HOUR VIDEO (313-271-1100), and SEX SHOP with videos, toys, and sexual aids to enhance your sex life. For more information check XXXDETROIT.COM! Douglas: DUNES RESORT (269-857-1401), is the Midwest’s Largest Gay Resort Complex, with ample supplies of events happening all year long. On April, 24-26 it’s the 34th Annual Black & White Anniversary Weekend with Masquerade Ball with DJ Doug R spinning and other fun things to do! The on May 1st -3rd it’s MR. DUNES LEATHER WEEKEND 2015 on Friday; it’s Mr. Michigan Leather (MML) IML Send-Off Party. Saturday, it’s Mr. Dunes Leather Contest. If you want to compete, for questions and information please contact: mrdunesleather@yahoo.com. Then on May15-17 it’s “SAVE A HORSE, ENJOY A HOEDOWN” weekend in partnership with Second City Country Dance Association, Windy City Cowboys, ILGRA, MIGRA and the Grand River Renegades, Line Dance & Two Step Lessons by Tim Foster. Special room rates are $69 standard room, $79 king room, 1&2 bedroom cottages also available, (per night, 2 night minimum), stay a third night for $50! Ferndale: COMO’S (248-548-5005), the PATIO is open with weather permits; food specials daily, and the best pizza in town! They have Happy Hour from 11am-6pm daily and open 7 days. Mon-Wed 11am-2am, Thurs, Fri, Sat 11am-4am, Sundays 10am-2am! SOHO (248-542-7646), has KARAOKE every Sunday where you can become a star for the night. This is a neat neighborhood bar for everyone to enjoy. Grand Rapids: The APARTMENT (616-451-0815), a place where you can meet old friends and make new ones, and have a couple cocktails or brewski’s for more info check their website at www.ApartmentLounge.net! RUMORS (616-454-8720), always have a party going on every night of the week with drink specials, fabulous entertainment, DJ and dancing, awesome shows, Male & Female strippers, and beautiful people having fun! Continued on page 25
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Hamtramck: TEMPTATIONS (313-974-6575), come celebrate “CINCO DE MAYO” Karaoke Fiesta at Temptations Lounge in downtown Hamtramck we welcome ALL! Tuesday, May 5th they’ll have $3.00 Corona, $3.00 Margaritas, with Tequila Shots, $4.00 Jose Curevo, $5.00 1800, and $6.00 Patron and a Prize Piñata! Hosted by KJ Jerry Everett and their hours are Mon-Sat 7:00pm – 2.00am, they have nightly drink specials, pool & games, with elegant, clean, environment, hometown warmth and feel with Big City sound and lights! You can rent the club for your birthday or special events. Coming up is their 1 year Anniversary Party on Saturday, May 16th, details to follow! Inkster: INFERNO (734-729-0345), where Men and Women can party together! Has Happy Hour Thursday – Sunday 4PM – 9PM where you can try their giant long island iced tea, anytime just $4.00. Thursday: COLLEGE NIGHT: $1.00 Domestics and Well drinks! With Lip Sync Battle & Amateur Drag/Open Mic! Friday: CRAZY ASS DRAG SHOW DJ URBIN on the dance floor with today’s hottest tracks. Saturday: DANCE YOUR ACE OFF to the hottest music videos with DJ Ace, also Natalie Cole & Mae James in the Cabaret. Sunday: DRAG QUEEN BINGO with the fabulous Sapphire Dee-Lite and Line dance lessons on the dance floor! Then on May 2nd Celebra El 5 De Mayo con bebidas especiales de Tequila Y entretenimiento Latino! Just a little note for our Latin friends! Lansing: SPIRAL (517-371-3221), now this sounds like some big fun, on Saturday, April 25th its “MINION MAYHEM” Despicable Me Party! Come dressed as a Minion Disney themed drinks & bomb specials! Continued on page 27 Metra Magazine, Issue # 858 25
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Pontiac: LIBERTY BAR (248-758-0771), the patio is now open, with $5.00 lunch specials. On Sunday, May 3rd it’s MDSL’s 1st. Softball Bar of the Week. They will open at Noon for a buffet, shots and lots of fun stuff! Then on Tuesday, May 5th it’s a Cinco de Mayo celebration with Corona and Margaritas specials all day & night for just $3.00! Also come check out and meet their newest bartenders, Ryan, Jimmy, and Nick. Their daily hours: Mon.-Fri 11:30am2am, Sat. 2pm-2am, Sun noon-2am and kitchen is always open! For more information visit them at WWW.THELIBERTYBAR.COM! Royal Oak: FIVE15 (248-515-2551), in association with Michigan AIDS Coalition and Geared for Life present “MOTORBALL” June 6th at St. Andrews Hall with DJ Steve Dearborn of Detroit, DJ Chris Spinazzola of Chicago, DJ Lena of Detroit, DJ Mike Trombley Macho City of Detroit! Stay tuned for more information in upcoming issues of Metra! PRONTO! (248-544-7900), their PATIO is now open! Shelby: SALON ONE DAY SPA (586-739-1164), is for men and women, and can do it all from haircuts, colors, and style, brows, pedicures and manicures, massages, and facials, just everything you may want in beauty care! Call and make your appointment today, they’re located at 47549 Van Dyke in the Shaggy Dog Strip mall next to McDonalds in Shelby Township. It’s where I go to treat myself once a month! Traverse City: SIDETRAXX (231-935-1666), is Traverse City Video Dance Bar, with VJ Mike King spin’s on Friday and Saturdays, they’re open seven days a week from 5pm until 2am. Happy Hour is 5pm-9pm everyday! Not just a Gay bar, Gay, Straight, Bi, or Tranny everyone is welcome!
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TOUCHE (773-465-7400), has a entire month of events for you to enjoy starting things off on Friday, May 1st its M.A.F.I.A. Club Night. Saturday, May 2nd its “BEAR NIGHT” with Great Lakes Bears! Tuesday, May 5 th they’ll have after work “CINCO DE MAYO PARTY” the fiesta begins at 5pm with Taco buffet and prizes! Stop in and enjoy all the fun!
That’s it for this issue! Our next deadline is Wednesday, April 29 for our Wednesday, May 6th issue and you can reach me at AuntieM4doro@aol.com! Email me your upcoming events today! Metra Magazine, Issue # 858
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