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WHO’S DOIN’ WHAT, WHEN AND WHERE IN METRALAND! Compiled By Auntie M.
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Metra's calendar of EVENTS, that lets you know where all the HOT spots are!
Friends of DOR OTHY DORO By Auntie M4Doro@ aol.com Hey, just when you think the party is over it catches its second wind and it continues on, coming up on Saturday, June 27th from 1:00pm-4:00pm it’s the 8TH ANNUAL MIC Detroit BOAT CRUISE. There will be a TEA DANCE with music by DJ Steve Parsons, two cash bars, and a 50/50 raffle, tickets are $25.00 and it’s for 21 and over, pleases! You can purchase your tickets thru PayPal @ www.Mictournament.org, or MENJO’S in Detroit, and Steven B’s Barber Shop in Ferndale. Then on Sunday, July 12th it’s the 36TH METRAANNIVERSARY PICNIC at SALT RIVER PARK, still the same low price of $15.00 in advance and $20.00 at the gate, the hours are 10am8pm. There will be top area DJ’s pumping out the music from noon-8pm, with Male Dancers by Chico, all NEW shows by Nickki Stevens & Guests! A “COOL DOWN” tent will be available tentatively, we hope! BBQ Grills welcomed, a FOOD VENDOR with Lemonade will be available, or you can BYO Food and Beverages! Also there will be the 19TH ANNUAL METRA OLYMPIC BUSH GAMES with your host Summers Eve, all teams and captains should check in by 11am, and the games will start shortly after! Will the Hayloft Saloon win again? And for you Male Box II fans, Bill will have a party tent set up in their same spot in the picnic area! Chicago PRIDE Fest 2015 is on Saturday, June 20th and Sunday, June 21st. Let’s see what’s going on in and around Metraland! …MICHIGAN Ann Arbor: NECTO (734-994-5436), every Friday with DJ Jace, DVJ Mark, and Jason Michael. They have some events coming up: on Friday, June 19th its Ginger Minj appearing! Then on the 10th of July it’s “The BOYS OF SUMMER Contest” if you wear beach attire and pay NO COVER! On the 17th they’ll have IVY WINTERS performing! And following that on Friday, August 14th it’s COURTNEY ACT entertaining! Doors will open at 9pm and 18 & over welcome with proper ID. Cover is FREE before 10pm with College ID you get in FREE before11pm. Cover is $5 for 21+ and $8.00 for 18 - 20 year olds. Happy hour until 11pm with ½ off all drinks, shots and beers, also with $2.00 Long Islands until 11pm. Excludes bottle service and specials. For VIP services contact info@thenecto.com! Continued on page 21 Metra Magazine, Issue # 862 19
Detroit: ADAMS APPLE (313-240-8482), will present their Annual Chicken Cook-Off on Saturday, June 27th at 3PM. There will be cash prizes, and drink specials, call or stop in and ask Michelle for more details! Also they’ll have KARAOKE music and videos with KJ Karen starting at 9PM. Then Wednesdays your bartender is Jodi and on Fridays Chili will be your bartender. They are open 7 days and located at 18931 W. Warren, Detroit. BODY ZONE (313-366-9663), is open 24/7 with FREE Tanning on Sunday – Thursday with purchase of locker or a room. Wild Wednesdays FREE LUBE with purchase of locker or room. Then it’s their “LEATHER NIGHT” on Saturday, June 20 with $5 lockers for members in Chaps or Harness! And their “COLLEGE NIGHT” is Saturday, June 27th with $5 lockers for members 18-25. “BLACK OUT PARTY” on Friday, July 10th and you know that those are always fun! CLUB GOLD COAST / SIN in Detroit (313-366-6135), on Saturday, June 20thits “THE ROARING TWENTIES: A Gatsby Affair” wear Gatsby – themed attire for a chance to win a ONE-YEAR VIP PASS to CGC! Male dancers 7 nights a week! Then on Friday, July 10th it’s a “LUAU PARTY” wear your hottest and sexy swimwear! Get Lei’d at the door with complimentary leis upon entry. A “LIMBO CONTEST” hosted by Crystal Harding you can win 2 tickets a ($30.00 value) to the 36th Metra Picnic on Sunday, July 12th, also $5 Mai Tai’s ALL NIGHT! GIGI’S (313-584-6525), and “The Buster Foundation: Pit Bull Rescue” will present “WAGS & DRAGS VARIETY SHOW” on Sunday, June 28th starting at 8PM with a KARAOKE BidA-Thon. KJ Karen, emcee Sandra & DJ Charlie. Featured performers are Destiny Hunter, Roberta Cleveland, Lucky Star, Renee Peters, Raven Divine Cassadine, Sapphire Dee Lite, Mirage Eclipse, and Simon Black, also a 50/50 raffle, surprises, and shots with Justin. NO COVER. Then on Monday, June 29th it’s “MR. GIGI’S” contest! Come and see if you got what it takes! HAYLOFT SALOON (313-581-8913), the bar where men meet men will present the “SECOND ANNUAL DILF PARTY” on Saturday, June 20th celebrating all the HOT DADS & DADDIES from 2PM-9PM! Then on Sunday, June 21st it’s Continued on page 23
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“SOFTBALL BAR OF THE WEEK” with a complimentary BBQ on the PATIO open at NOON with shot specials from noon until 9PM! On Saturday, June 27th its “SQUEAL” featured Fetish: MILITARY. LIVE demonstrations by The Detroit Bondage Club & Cigar Party on the Patio from 9PM-2AM! MENJO’S (313-863-3934), will present “MOTIF” on Friday, June 19th in Olympus Hall also in the club side it’s “INKED” celebrating the Tattoo culture with $100 prize! Tuesday’s LIVE vocal performances check their ad for scheduled dates and performers. Thursday Night is “THRUST” with DJ’s and hosted by SABIN! Lady T. Tempest & ICON are proud to present “WET” Jockey Shorts Contest with special guest Twila Starr on Saturday, June 20th. Friday, June 19th Natalie Cole presents “OASIS”! Then on Friday, June 26th its “CONSENSUAL” a high vibration dance party with guest DJ’s, dance your asses off! Then on Friday, July3rd it’s “DRAG FACTOR” with Lauren Jacob’s. They also have V.I.P tickets for the MIC BOAT CRUISE on Saturday, June 27th 2015, for only $10.00 additional charge total of $35.00, which includes a delicious Brunch at Menjo’s prior to the boat cruise, secured parking at Menjo’s, and a shuttle from Menjo’s to the boat dock and back, Also an AFTER Glow party at Menjo’s with free gifts! Then Saturday, July 4th its “TOPS & BOTTOMS BALL #5” plus “MEAT: a dance party” check it out! METRO DET. SOFTBALL LEAGUE (www.mdsl.org), wants to know if you’re doing anything on a Sunday, will why not join other LGBT community members at MDSL’s Softball Bar of the Week! You can find them at these bars at 12pm. On June 21st we’ll be at The Hayloft Saloon, on July 19th Augie’s Bar and Grill in Madison Heights, July 26th Hamlin Corner in Royal Oak! Cheap drinks specials, great food and a 50/50 raffle! Follow them at www.mdsl.org Facebook.com/MetroDetroitSoftball, or on Twitter@MDSLSftbl. Douglas: DUNES RESORT (269-857-1401), presents PROUD WEEKEND on June 26-28 with DJ Doug, Men of Manwatch, Amy & Freddy in the Cabaret and a “Rainbow Tea Dance” a NONSTOP Party Weekend! RED, WHITE on BLUE STAR from July 1-6 with DJ Ralphi Rosario, and DJ Theresa! Ferndale: SOHO (248-542-7646), right in the heart of Gay Ferndale you have a neighborhood bar with KARAOKE every Sunday. Their patio and sidewalk sitting area are open! Grand Rapids: The APARTMENT (616-451-0815), June is a special month to show your PRIDE on Friday, June 19th, 5:30PM a special showing of “A People’s History of the LGBTQ Community in Grand Rapids” Saturday, June 20th: The Official PRIDE After- Party Bar is the Apartment! Last Friday of the Month: Charity Fundraiser for the NETWORK! They have a weekly line up that promises fun for just about everyone! Sunday Fundays, with build your own Bloody Mary Bar from 2pm-6pm, also $2.75 22oz PBR cans and $3.00 Stoli open to close. Meet-AMan Mondays with over 40 Michigan beers $3.00 and Stoli U call it $3.00 and Customer Appreciation Day with FREE PIZZA at 10pm.Tutti Fruiti Sangria Tuesdays are back, with Sangria pitchers $8.00 and $3.50 glass, with $4 belvedere you call it, and $3 Stoli, $2.75 wells and domestics, $3.50 big beers and free darts. HUMP DAY Wednesday 1/2 OFF bottles of wine and $2.75 wells and domestics and $3.00 Stoli U call it with $2.75 22oz of PBR cans. Thirsty Thursdays with ½ OFF all Adult Beverages open to close, so come on down and get your Happy on! Fridays and Saturdays with happy hour until 9pm, also with all new music videos streaming. “Where Friends Meet and NEW Ones are Made”. Continued on page 25 Metra Magazine, Issue #862
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RUMORS (616-454-8720), is the hottest dance club in Grand Rapids features a weekly lineup that will knock your socks off. On Mondays they have “KICKASS KARAOKE” & happy hour prices ALL night! Tuesdays are “INDUSTRY NIGHT” with Karaoke and ETHAN! Wednesdays are “WICKED WEDNESDAY” with hot male strippers. Thursdays 1/2 OFF all alcohol drinks ALL NIGHT! Fridays are “FAB FRIDAYS” with DJ Craig Allen! Saturdays are “SIZZLIN’ SATURDAYS” with open dance floor! Sundays are STOMPIN’ and Show Night! Inkster: INFERNO (734-729-0345), happy hour Thursday-Sunday 4:00 to 9:00 pm, and NO COVER! Thursdays it’s KARAOKE with EVIL also with $1.00 domestics & wells (ALL NIGHT). Friday, June19th @ 8-10pm with “ALLDAY MONDAY” and special guest “GATOR” and NIKKI HOLLAND! Then it’s “LEATHER WEEKEND” from June 26th - 28th and wear your leather gear! Happy 4th of July come celebrate our Independence with $5.00 cover for the month of July. DJ Ace Franco on Fridays & Saturdays! Then it’s their “UNIFORM WEEKEND” from July3rd -5th. Lansing: SPIRAL (517-371-3221), on Saturday, June 27th it’s a benefit for L.A.A.N: Lansing Area Aids Network with drink specials and a “RED” theme Party. FREE TESTING! PRIDE LANSING will be celebrated on Friday and Saturday August 28th & 29th with a “WHITE PARTY” on Friday, and then the PARADE on Saturday! Pontiac: LIBERTY BAR (248-758-0771), will have “LATIN HEAT NIGHT” on Friday, June 19th come and join the fiesta! Then on Saturday, June 20th “COLLEGE NIGHT” with happy hour all night long with $2 Bud Light draft with college ID. Then on Friday, June 26th it’s “DADDY’S NIGHT” with drink specials and shots specials all night long, you lookin’ for a Daddy or want to be one, stop in! Saturday, June 27th it’s a “SMOOTH PARTY” come shirtless and you get discounted drinks. Saturday, July 4th is “BEACH PARTY” wear beach attire for happy hour prices , and prizes for the best skimpy Speedo. Continued on page 27
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Royal Oak: PRONTO’S (248-544-7900), coming soon on Mondays it’s “Bar Trivia” what a great way to have a few drinks! The all new back Patio looks really great; they also have KARAOKE on Wednesdays and then DJ’s on the weekends! FIVE15 (248-515-2551), has the area’s largest selection of LUBES & AROMAS at new low prices some as low as $6.95. They’re open daily 10am-8pm, and Sundays 11am-6pm also the original Home of “DRAG QUEEN” Bingo. Traverse City: SIDETRAXX (231-935-1666), is open 7 days at 5PM with happy hour until 9PM every day. It’s not just a Gay bar, gay, straight or Bi all are welcome. They have LIVE entertainment on Friday, June 19th with “The Bayside Bombshells” present “GREASE” with show time 11PM. Starring Twiggy Pop, Charlie Champlayin, Billie Blaze, Vinny Van Dyke, and Tambourine Walters with a Burlesque Tribute to Grease, hopelessly devoted to BOOBS! Stop in for a few brewski’s or cocktail or two! Check out their daily and weekly line up online at sidetraxxtc.com! ...ILLINOIS Chicago: 2nd STORY (312-923-9536), try stopping in after work, shopping, or just to have a few cocktails and brewski’s, anytime never a drama, always a party with cheap, strong drinks. Lookin’ for a good time, check them out! TOUCHE (773-465-7400), on Friday, June 19th its “PUNK ROCK NIGHT” with DJ Germ. Then on Saturday, June 20th “GEAR NIGHT” for Leather Women’s Benefit hosted by MCL2015 Luis. Barbers & Bootblacks on duty, also dress code in the Club Room BNC 6PM. The following weekend they have ONYX Club Night on Friday, June 26th, then on Saturday, June 27th “RIPE” with PRIDE. Sunday, June 28th GAY PRIDE PARADE DAY with BEER BUST and Cookout at 4PM. For more info on check www.touchechicago.com! That’s it for this issue! Our next deadline is Wednesday, July 1st for our Wednesday, July 8th issue and you can reach me at AuntieM4doro@aol.com! Email me your upcoming events today! Metra Magazine, Issue # 862
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