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The Metra Picnic it’s finally here! SUNDAY, JULY 12TH 2015 FRIENDS OF DOROTHY.. 19
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!
By Auntie M4Doro@ aol.com It’s here peeps METRA Magazine’s 36th Anniversary PICNIC , Sunday, July 12th at Salt River Park, 62000 Gratiot Avenue (M-59) in Lenox Township between 28 Mile & 29 Mile Roads. From 10AM - 8PM tickets are on sale at most gay clubs, bars, and restaurants, also bookstores throughout Michigan and in Chicago! There will be Top DJ’s from Noon-8PM, Male Dancer’s by Chico Boys also ALL new shows by Nickki Stevens & Crew (see center)! The 19th Annual Metra Olympic Games with Summers Eve! Barbeque grills welcome, also a soft drink & food vendor available, or you can bring your own beverage. Still the same low price of $15 in advance / $20 at the gate or online with PayPal until July 7th, 2015 limited number of tickets so, hurry before there all gone! Vendors and organizational booth space still available, call or email for details 1-248-543-3500 or metramag@aol.com! …MICHIGAN Ann Arbor: NECTO (734-994-5436), every Friday with DJ Jace, DVJ Mark and Jason Michael with a summer of upcoming events: 7/10: “BOYS OF SUMMER CONTEST” wear beach attire and pay NO COVER! 7/17: “IVY WINTERS”, 8/14: “COURTNEY ACT”, 9/04: Welcome Week “WHITE PARTY”: The Boys are back! 9/04: “JUJUBEE” 10/02: “TRIXIE MATTEL” and on 10/30: PRIDE: Devil’s Night! Check their ad for more information and check out their site at infonecto.com! Detroit: ADAMS APPLE (313-240-8482), on Monday, July 13th it’s a Birthday Show for Betty Clark with Victoria Sanchez, Renee Peters and with a surprise shot boy Continued on page 21 Metra Magazine, Issue # 863 19
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also with drinks specials. Showtime’s 4, 6, 8, & 10pm.They also have KARAOKE music videos with KJ Karen. Wednesdays Jodi will be your bartender and on Fridays it’s Chili, stop in and have a few cocktails or brewski’s! BODY ZONE (313-366-9663), has their schedule of events lined up, and they’re as follow on Friday, July 10th it’s their “BLACK OUT” Party! Saturday, July 18 it’s “LEATHER NIGHT” with $5 lockers for members in Chaps or Harness! Then on Saturday, July25th is there “COLLEGE NIGHT” with $5 lockers for members 18-25! They have FREE Tanning Sunday-Thursday with the purchase of a locker or a room! Wild Wednesdays FREE LUBE with a purchase of a locker or a room, Open 24/7! CLUB GOLD COAST / SIN in Detroit (313-366-6135), has some events coming your way starting with, “Twisted Tuesdays” with $2 entry, $2 drinks, $2 beer & unlimited entertainment! Bentley James on July 14th, Natalie Cole on July 21st, and Victoria Sanchez on July 28th! All hosted by Crystal Harding, and music by Laydee Intrigue. All ways the biggest names in entertainment from across Michigan! On Wednesday, July 15th it’s everyone’s favorite “Mr. Sexy” JOHNATHAN JOHNSON’S Birthday Hoedown with Cowboy Karaoke at SIN, Calling ALL Cowboys, wear your cowboy boots & hats, and come sing country western songs for the birthday boy with $3 Strawberry Lemonade shots, $3 Raspberry Sunrise Cocktails! Coming up on Friday, August7th – Sunday, August 9th it’s GOLD COAST 40th Anniversary Weekend, with weekend long drink specials, and special guest performers! DISCOUNT EXPRESS (586-757-0950), is a liquidator’s store, with great discounts on all major brands merchandize, for less like , Tide, Pantene, Gillette, Olay, Old Spice, Gain, Scrubbing Bubbles, Glade, Scott, Bounty just to name a few. Open: Mon.-Sat. 10:00 AM- 6PM, stop in and find bargains and really low prices! HAYLOFT SALOON (313-581-8913), a favorite hangout, “Where Men Meet Men” has a great lineup of events, starting things off on Saturday, July 11th it’s “The Canadian Invasion Party” as they welcome multiple groups and guest from Windsor from 9pm-2am! Then on Saturday, July 18th they are having “CANCERS BIRTHDAY PARTY” where you can celebrated all July birthdays with drink specials for ALL JULY Birthday boys 9pm-2am! Saturday, July 25th and its time for “SQUEAL” Featured Fetish: Water Sports! Get wet and wild on the Patio with Ms. Michigan Leather PRIDE and Michigan Community Bootblack from 9pm-2am. Always a party, never a drama, Hayloft Saloon a manly bar, for men!
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MENJO’S (313-863-3934), has so much going on it’s almost impossible to get all the events in, Thursdays are “THRUST” hosted by SABIN with DJ’s Nikolai and DJ Jay Prix; Tuesdays they have LIVE vocal entertainment! Then it’s Natalie Cole’s Star Search on Friday, July10th and July 17th. Saturday, July 11th “Strip Volleyball” on the dance floor! Sunday, July 12th catch the bus to and from the Metra Picnic. Saturday, July 18th hardtop “BAD BLOOD”. “Let’s Get Nasty” on Saturday, July 18th Pride Kick Off hosted by Atlanta’s Lady Koko Allure in Olympus Hall. On Sunday, July 19th “BITCH BRUNCH REHAB” returns doors open at 1pm, BRUNCH 2pm Show 3pm. Brunch and show $20 the show only $5.00. On Friday, July 24th “CONSENSUAL” a dance party with guest DJ’s also SILENCE SHOOT from 9pm-2am no cover, and no cost for photos. Saturday, July 25th “STAR WHORES” a Sci/Fi costume party! You have to check their ad for details! METRO DET. SOFTBALL LEAGUE (www.mdsl.org), softball bar of the week, with cheap drinks specials and great food, also a 50/50, you can find them at area bars: July 12th - Ukrainian Cultural Center (Warren). July 19th - Augie’s Bar and Grill (Madison Heights), July 26th at Hamlin Corner (Royal Oak) and August 2nd Tipsy McStaggers - MDSL IDOL CONTEST! Douglas: DUNES RESORT (269-857-1401), well it’s that time again, “CHRISTMAS IN JULY” Weekend from July16-19! Friday: DJ Doug, Men of Manwatch and in the Cabaret: “Miss Conception”, Saturday: DJ Doug and in the Cabaret: Miss Conception. Sunday: “CHRISTMAS TEA” with DJ Doug, Men of Manwatch @ TEA and in the Cabaret: “DIVAS SHOW”. Then coming up on July 24-26: it’s the “VENETIAN WEEKEND” featuring DJ Ralphi Rosario. Friday: DJ Bearman, Men of Manwatch, in the Cabaret: “AMY & FREDDY”. Saturday: POOL DJ Bearman, with DJ Ralphi Rosario and in the Cabaret: “AMY & FREDDY”. And then Sunday: “WIGGED OUT/HIGH HEEL TEA” with DJ Bearman, and the Dunes Divas Show! Continued on page 25 Metra Magazine, Issue #863
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Ferndale: SOHO (248-542-7646), is a neighborhood bar; right in the heart of fabulous Ferndale, With a quite patio in the back and a popular sidewalk setting area in front where you can cruise, talk and have cocktails or brewski’s with your friends, enjoying the nightlife on 9 Mile. They also have KARAOKE every Sunday night, stop in and you can be a star!
Grand Rapids: The APARTMENT (616-451-0815), has weekly specials running all summer long, open 7 days 2pm-2am and LIKE them on Facebook to get updates and specials. RUMORS (616-454-8720), is Grand Rapids Largest GAY Nightclub with daily specials and wild events. DJ’s pounding out the popular sounds, where you can dance on their HUGH dance floor, Box dancers, Strippers, Shows, Pool Tables, Videos, ATM and more. For more details and info check them out at www.rumorsnightclub.net! Hamtramck: TEMPTATION LOUNGE (313-974-6575), hey everybody on Monday, July 13th a “Going Away in Style” at “DUSTIN’S MASQUERADE PARTY” there will be KARAOKE & drink specials, Dress to Impress, with FREE masks at the door! Stop by have a cocktail and wish Dustin a bon voyage, on his new life adventure! Inkster: INFERNO (734-729-0345), is more than just a Bar; it’s also a Cabaret, and a Dance Club and they have a $5 cover for the month of July after 9pm. Happy Hour is Thursday – Sunday from 4pm-9pm with NO COVER with $1.00 domestics & wells ALL DAY Thursday! On Friday, July 10th its “BOOTS & BOXERS” night! On Saturday, July10th it’s “LATIN NIGHT” starting at 10pm with Latin Performances, and drink specials! On Sunday, July 12th from 5pm8pm it’s Dee Lite’s Treasure Hunt you have a chance to win $100 every player is a winner! Continued on page 27 Metra Magazine, Issue #863 25
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Friday, July17th at 8pm LIVE performance by “The Luck Outs”! Every Saturday at 6:30pm come and join them for The Inferno DOUBLE FEATURE with plenty of FREE Popcorn! Check them out on Facebook for more information! Pontiac: LIBERTY BAR (248-758-0771), has a butt load of things coming up: on Friday, July 10th it’s a “HIPPY PARTY” dress in your favorite hippy attire! It’s a trip back to the 60’s of the LOVE generation! Saturday July 11th it’s a “SPORTSGEAR PARTY: Mr. Liberty Leather” where your sports gear, leather, and rubber wear. Then on Friday, July 17th it’s a “PANT- LESS PARTY”! Saturday, July 18th “BEAR/CUB NIGHT” do you like it furry come and have some fuzzy fun! And on Friday, July 24th when the LBW presents “LUBE WRESTLING” so come watch or participate in these matches of slippery savages try and rip each other’s trunks off! Also check out their daily Lunches, and Sunday Brunch specials. They open Mon.-Fri. 11:30 - 2am, Saturdays: 2pm-2am, Sun: noon-2am and the kitchen is always open! Royal Oak: PRONTO’S (248-544-7900), Happy Hour: Mon-Thurs 4pm-7pm & Friday 11am-7pm with $2 wells, $3 Domestic, $4 House Wines, and $5 HH Calls! Helping you make it to the weekend since1991! Summer 2015 Weekly Lineup: Monday Trivia Night, Get your team together for a fun night. Games & drink prices starting at 8pm & 9pm - $3 domestics, $3 wells, $4 house wines, $5 HH calls. Tuesday Game Night: regular drink prices from 8pm-close have a drink, play a game and make some friends. Wednesday KARAOKE: with regular drink prices and $5 Pronto Margaritas, get up and sing your heart out! Starting at 9pm. Throwback Thursdays: with same drink prices from 8pm- close, DJ, drinks & 90’s dance music from 9pm-2am. Fridays HH All Day: from 11am-7pm & DJ starting at 10pm. Saturday DJ Party: 9am-4pm it’s $5 Tito’s, Absolute & Jameson Bloody Bar, and $12 Mimosas bottles, Brunch specials till 4pm and DJ starting at 10pm. SUNDAY INDUSTRY NIGHT: 8-CLOSE Brunch specials until 4pm & SIN NIGHT starts at 8pm. Warren: ANDIAMO: Murray & Peter present “SEASON 7” of the RuPaul’s Drag Show performing LIVE on Stage, PEARL, KATYA, TRIXIE and VIOLET! Thursday, July 23rd @ 8PM. Andiamo’s is located at 7096 E. 14 Mile Rd in Warren, Mi 48092. For info and tickets www.neptix.com. VIP Meet & Greet tickets: 248-268-2840, Dinner reservations before the show: 586-268-3200. Traverse City: SIDETRAXX (231-935-1666), a Video Dance Bar Open to everyone Gay, Straight, Bi or Tranny all is welcome! They are open seven days a week from 5pm until 2am with happy hour from 5pm-9pm with drink special. Friday’s and Saturday’s DJ/VJ Mike King will play all the hottest and latest tunes and videos, so you can dance your asses off! ...ILLINOIS Chicago: 2nd STORY (312-923-9536), a downtown bar located at Ohio St. and Michigan Avenue where the drinks are strong and cheap and always a party going on and never a drama. The clientele is diverse, and a cornucopia of different folks! Stop in anytime for a cocktail or a brewski’s! TOUCHE (773-465-7400), Friday, July 17th they’ll host the “MR. MIDWEST RUBBER WEEKEND 2015 & CONTEST” On Saturday, July 18th they’ll have the “CONTEST” with special cocktails and brewski’s! Sunday, July 19th eye openers and their regular “BEER BUST” for details check their website touchechicago.com That’s it for this issue! Our next deadline is Wednesday, July 22nd for our Wednesday, July 29th, issue and you can reach me at AuntieM4doro@aol.com! Email me your upcoming events today! Metra Magazine, Issue # 863
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