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Cover Photo: Comedian Peter Bisuito Performs at Inferno September 25 & 26 FRIENDS OF DOROTHY.. 19
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 lets you know where all the HOT spots are!
By Auntie M4Doro@ aol.com
Well, as summer winds down and we start to feel those cool autumn days (Sept., 23rd) and cooler nights, it’s time for campfires, hot chocolate, spicy pumpkin pies, and warm cocktails! Let’s take a spin around Metraland and see who’s doing what for autumn! …MICHIGAN AnnArbor: NECTO (734-994-5436), along with DRAGSTER presents the one and only “TRIXIE MATTEL” on PRIDE Friday, October 2nd hosted by Chanel Hunter and Jadein Black with DJ Jace, DVJ Mark, DJ Jason Michael. And is located at 516 E. Liberty, Ann Arbor, Michigan for more information contact: info@thenecto.com. Detroit: ADAMS APPLE (313-240-8482), who was vote for the best Karaoke Bar and will have a “Congratulation Bash” coming soon! They also have a great weekly line up of popular bartenders and guest! On Saturdays & Sundays they’ll have bartender James. Then on Mondays & Tuesdays it’s Simon. Wednesday KARAOKE with KJ Karen at 8 pm and everyone’s favorite bartender Jodi. Thursdays Jodi is your bartender again! Fridays Karaoke, Music & Videos with KJ Karen and Chili will be your bartender at 9pm. They have FREE parking and Never a Cover! Located at 18931 W. Warren Ave. in Detroit just 4 blocks west of the Southfield Expressway! Continued on page 21 Metra Magazine, Issue # 867 19
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BODY ZONE (313-366-9663), that private gay health club open 24/7, located at 1617 E. McNichols @ I-75 in Detroit. Has FREE tanning from Sunday – Thursday with the purchase of a locker or a room. And on Wild Wednesdays you get FREE LUBE with the purchase of a locker or a room. Then comes, “LEATHER NIGHT” Saturday, Sept. 19th with $5 lockers for members in Chaps or Harness! And on Saturday, Sept. 26th it’s “COLLEGE NIGHT” also with $5 lockers for members 18-25! Then it’s their wild and crazy “BLACK OUT” Party on Friday, October 9th. Stop in and enjoy yourself! CLUB GOLD COAST & SIN in Detroit (313-366-6135), it’s the 2015 Club Gold Coast Pageants: on Tuesday, September 22nd it’s the “Miss Amateur Club Gold Coast & Mr. Club Gold Coast” contest. Tuesday, September 29th they’ll have the “Miss Club Gold Coast” honoring current reigning Miss Club Gold Coast: NATALIE COLE. Then on Friday, September 25th back by popular demand “PENNY PUDDLES” will perform exclusively at Club Gold Coast! Always the Biggest Names in Entertainment from across Michigan! Hosted by the talents of “CRYSTAL HARDING” and music provided by Laydee Intrigue! HAYLOFT SALOON (313-581-8913), where men meet men! On Saturday, September 19th from 9pm-2am it’s their “VIRGO BIRTHDAY PARTY” where they’ll be celebrating ALL September Birthdays! Then on Saturday, September 26th from 9pm-2am it’s SQUEAL! Featured Fetish: PUPS AND HANDLERS! Live demonstrations by The Detroit Bondage Club & Cigar Club party on the patio! Leather, Rubber, Bondage, Uniform, Sport Gear, Military, Underwear, Get your kink on, Hanky Code Encouraged! Then it’s “BEARCON DETROIT” on Nov. 13th-14th it will be un-bearable! MENJO’S (313-863-3934), has live vocal performances on Tuesdays, then on Thursday Nights “THRUST” with DJ Nikolai & DJ Jay Prix. Friday, September 18th its Natalie Cole’s “OASIS: Star Search”! Continued on page 23 Metra Magazine, Issue # 867
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Then on Saturday, September 19th “BOUNCING BEARS” with $4 60oz Bud Light Drafts, Shot specials for Shirtless Bears! Come bounce in our house! Saturday, September 26th its “Arabian Nights” hosted by the hot sexy men of Al Gamea! Then the Silence Shoot Returns on September 25th 9pm-2am. Every Friday & Saturday after hours at Doug’s! Friday, September 18th “MACHO CITY” special guest DJ: Ron Morelli, Saturday, September 26th get greased featuring DRUSH, Wave Dealer, BLK-Out, and Observer! 24 HOUR VIDEO & SEX SHOP (313-271-1100), located on the edge of Highland Park and Palmer Park just south of McNichols on Woodward Ave. It’s not just a bookstore with videos, novelties, lube, toys, sexy cards and magazines and it has more…stop in and browse about, start your Christmas stocking stuffers list early!
Douglas: DUNES RESORT (269-857-1401), ok, fella’s on September 25th - 27th it’s the Mr. Michigan Leather Weekend! Where hundreds of Leathermen from around the Mid-West gather to volley for the title: Mr. Michigan Leatherman! There will be Cocktail parties, Vendor Mart, and a Bootblack! Saturday a Cookout, Demos and Workshops, After Hour Parties! Saturday & Sunday Breakfast and Country Tea Dance! Purchase your weekend pass online MMLweekend.com call and reserve your rooms now. Then coming up October 1st - 4th it’s their “FALL WOMEN’S WEEKEND” you can get your reservations now, stay 2 nights, get the 3rd night for $50 bucks! Performing live “MELISSA FERRICK” with DJ Monica Parker with a Sports Jersey Tea Dance! Enjoy the fall colors, the cool romantic evening, and snuggle up with your honey or find a honey Continued on page 25 to cuddle with! Metra Magazine, Issue #867
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Ferndale: SOHO (248-542-7646), they have KARAOKE every Sunday nights, come in and show off your singing talents and you can be a star for the night! Grand Rapids: The APARTMENT (616-451-0815), Septembers in Grand Rapids, is their “ARTprizetime”! On Wednesday, September 23rd 7pm-10pm: ARTPRIZE with Opening Night Reception with a cash bar & complimentary appetizers. Then on Friday, September 25, 5pm-8pm: Hospice Fund Raiser! Sunday, September 27th, 5pm-7pm: 3rd Annual Chili Cook-Off! Three cash prizes! Plus…Don Julio in the House with the Don Julio Truck at the Apartment Party! Check out their ad for weekly specials and Happy Hour on Friday & Saturday till 9pm! RUMORS (616-454-8720), is the Largest Gay Nightclub in Grand Rapids with DJ’s, a HUGH dance floor, BOX dancers, Strippers, shows, pool tables, videos, an a ATM machine and drink specials almost every day! Inkster: INFERNO (734-729-0345), starts things off at Noon on Sundays with Bottomless Mimosa’s or Bloody Marys for just $15 bucks flat. And then they’ll have a “STOPLIGHT PARTY” on Friday, September 18th! Also on Friday’s join Bentley James and their ALL MALE REVUE: “MEN of FIRE”! Motor City Drag Kings presents “DETROIT DRAG RACE” Every Wednesday with drink specials, show time 10pm and a $5 cover. On Friday & Saturday September 25th & 26th its “MY BIG FUNNY PETER” with Peter C. Bisuito tickets are $20 in advance ($25 @ the Door) buy on our website InfernoDetroit.com or call (248) 885-5432! Inferno is available for rental! We will be hosting a private party on Saturday, September 19th and will not be open to the public! Inferno is located at 1641 Middlebelt Rd. Inkster, Mi. Lansing: SPIRAL (517-371-3221), come join the boys of Delta Lambda Phi on Saturday, September 19th as they present the “GREEN & WHITE” Party. Special menu & prize giveaway ALL night and get a chance to win a complete sporting package from Eastbay Sports! Spiral is excited to announce that they’ll be giving away a set of tickets to Madonna’s Rebel Heart Tour show at the Joe on October 1st! It started on the 4th of September and runs to September 26th at midnight, you can fill out a slip at the front door on Fridays and Saturdays when you come in. The more times you come in the more chances you have to win! Then on the Saturday, September 26th, they’ll be throwing a Madonna themed party to announce the winner and you must be present. Drag Queens, go-go dancers and DJ John Cruz and hosted by Dee-luscious! Must be 18 + to enter! 1247 Center St. Lansing and the doors open at 9pm. Pontiac: LIBERTY BAR (248-758-0771), on Friday, September 18th its “SEND-OFF PARTY” for Mr. Liberty Leather to MML at Dunes Resort!Then on Saturday, September 19th Continued on page 27 “BACK TO THE 80’s” show with DJ Chuck! Metra Magazine, Issue # 867
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On Friday, September 25th it’s a “WIG PARTY” prize for most outrageous wig! And then on Saturday, September 26th “LIPSYNX CONTEST” come and show off your talent! Located at 85 N. Saginaw St. in Pontiac, Mi. Daily hours: Mon-Fri 11:30-2am, Saturday 2pm-2am, and Sundays Noon-2am, and their Kitchen is always open! Visit them on Facebook for more info or www. The Liberty Bar.com, Detroit’s Only Interactive Video Experience! Traverse City: SIDETRAXX (231-935-1666), on Friday, September 18th it’s The Bayside Blondshells present:”NEON IN THE DARK” its burlesque reinvented for the dark. Dress to Glow! And your emcee is Ben Eaton and VJ Mike King spins! They‘re open seven days a week from 5pm until 2am and happy hour is 5pm-9pm everyday! Sidetraxx is not just a Gay bar; it’s gay, straight, Bi or Tranny where everyone is welcome! ...ILLINOIS Chicago: 2nd STORY (312-923-9536), always a party, never any drama, with cheap strong drinks! Stop in after work, shopping downtown, or just to have a few beers and or a cocktail or two! TOUCHE (773-465-7400), is Chicago’s Leather Bar since 1977, located at 6412 North Clark St. you’ll have to check out their website for daily specials and events calendar at touchechicago.com! That’s it for this issue! Our next deadline is Wednesday, Sept. 23rd for our Wednesday, Sept. 30th issue. You can reach me AuntieM4doro@aol.com! Email me your upcoming events today! Metra Magazine, Issue # 867
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