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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 lets you know where all the HOT spots are!
By Auntie M4Doro@ aol.com Its Christmas time in Metraland and all the clubs have deck their halls with mistletoe and balls of holly, put on their gay apparel and are ready to party with Christmas cheer and spirits. So, let’s see who is doing what in Metraland! ...MICHIGAN Ann Arbor: NECTO (734-994-5436), Pride Friday December 11th Boylesque presents “ALYSSA EDWARDS” of Rupaul’s Drag Race hosted by Chanel Hunter and Jadein Black with DJ Jace, DVJ Mark and Jason Michaels. The first show is at 9:45pm with an encore performance at midnight, with a “Meet & Greet” after the encore. Then on Friday, December 18th its “PRIDE NOEL” hosted by Chanel “SANDI CLAUSE” Hunter & Ani Briated “Holiday Helper” DJ Jace, DVJ Mark & Jason Michael’s with Pride Crew Darren, Latrell & Sam. Then Necto Nightclub presents… on Sunday, January 31st “MISS NECTO PRO/AM PAGEANT 2016” presale tickets $10, registration at 4pm, doors open at 7pm for more info or to apply please contact: missnecto@gmail.com! Detroit: ADAMS APPLE (313-240-8482), presents “ESCAPE THE RELATIVES SHOW” on Friday, December 25th with Karaoke Music & Videos, and Drink Specials with KJ Karen and bartender Chili starting at 9pm. Then it’s NYE IN THE “D”, on Thursday, December 31st NO COVER with Karaoke Music & Videos with KJ Karen & Jodi. Drink specials, Champagne Toast at Midnight and FREE BUFFET. On Friday, January 1st at 9pm for “HANGOVER BIRTHDAY PARTY” for KJ Karen with Bloody Mary specials with bartender Chili, Karaoke music & videos! Continued on page 16 14 Metra Magazine, Issue # 873
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BODY ZONE (313-366-9663), will have their infamous “BLACK-OUT PARTY” on Friday, December 11th Followed by “LEATHER NIGHT” on Saturday, December 19th with $5 lockers for members in Chaps or Harness. And then it’s “COLLEGE NIGHT” on Saturday, December 26th with $5 lockers for members 18-25. They’re open 24/7! Wild Wednesdays FREE LUBE with purchase of locker or room FREE Tanning Sunday – Thursday with purchase of locker or room. They’re located at 1617 E. McNichols @ Interstate -75. PRIVATE GAY HEALTH CLUB must have Proper ID to enter: Drivers License, State ID or a Passport! CLUB GOLD COAST / SIN in Detroit (313-366-6135), is having a “TOY DRIVE” on Tuesday, December 15th hosted by Crystal Harding with Victoria Sanchez, Kendyll Harding, Prince Cole, and Dominique Bvlgari. There will be a $5 cover or FREE entry with a NEW toy donation, a 50/50 raffle and proceeds benefit Ruth Ellis Center. On Saturday, December 26th its Crystal Harding’s “MASQUERADE BIRTHDAY PARTY” come and party with the birthday girl. Then on Thursday, December 31st “2016 NEW YEAR’S EVE BASH” hosted by Crystal Harding with, performances by all the current CGC titleholders, a Champagne toast, open until 4am with a $5 cover. GRENADIER CLUB (248-925-6578), Detroit’s “NEWEST” night club, is NOW open! They have Drag Shows, Karaoke, Dancing and After Hours with DJ’s Hypnotic and or Loki, doors open at 8pm FREE entry before 9pm and $5.00 cover after with AFTERHOURS until 5am! Come and check it out! They’re located at 3101 McDougall St, Detroit! HAYLOFT SALOON (313-581-8913), on Saturday, Dec., 12th they’ll have their “UGLY CHRISTMAS SWEATER PARTY” from 9pm -2am. On Saturday, Dec., 19th the “ANNUAL CUSTOMER APPRECIATION CHRISTMAS PARTY” from 9pm-2am with complimentary buffet, drinks specials, and more! “TOYS FOR TOTS” open Dec 24th – Open Christmas Eve until midnight! And on Dec., 25th Christmas Day at 5pm-2am! MENJO’S (313-863-3934), presents RAVEN’S “Naughty or Nice” Birthday Bash on Friday, December 11th. Tuesdays are “Date Night” movie at 8pm followed by live vocals from MOTIF 10pm-midnights. Then there will have their 42nd Anniversary Saturday, Dec., 12th come help Menjo’s celebrate 42 years of success! Featuring LADT “T” TEMPEST hosting the original “WET JOCKEY SHORTS CONTEST” with special guest TAMARA JACOBS plus Tim’s City Chicken Dinner with all the fixin’s! Then it’s THIRD WAVE Thursday with DJ’s Wavedealer and BLK-OUT! Then on Friday, Dec 18th it is Natalie Cole’s “Christmas Show” and then on Saturday, December 19th “ARABIAN NIGHTS” by Al Gamea, the Love & Peace Edition with DJ Bionic.
PARIS NITECLUB, 1346 Broadway in Detroit. “FEMME” Thursdays Nights are Ladies Night with DJ Frisk hosted by Ti & B’ez 9pm / 21+! “RISE” Fridays: Deep House DJ’s Dopke & Mathias 10pm / 21+ FREE. Dance, Drink, Love Saturdays with DJ Jace and hosted by Bentley James $2 wells & Domestics 10pm/ 21+ / No Cover! 24 HOUR VIDEO (313-271-1100), has their balls of holly and belts of garland hanging up with stocking stuffers and Christmas goodies for all you nasty good boys and girls, new videos, magazines, Adult toys, Holiday flavored lubes and aromas, so stop in and pick up something for that special Christmas person! Ferndale: SOHO (248-542-7646), is having their holiday Karaoke on Sunday Nights, come and sing; Continued on page 18 check out the Holiday lights in the heart of Ferndale. 16 Metra Magazine, Issue # 873
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Grand Rapids: The APARTMENT (616-451-0815), presents Holiday Fun at the Apt! And a special gift for good little boys and girls. Fri., Dec 11th: Bette Midler/ Cold Play VJ – Free CD’s and Swag. Fri., Dec 18th: Family promise Happy Hour Fundraiser – Free Appetizers. Thurs. Dec24th: Christmas Eve – Bobby & Ed in the House/ UGLY Sweater Contest 10pm. Fri., Dec 25th: Christmas Day – OPEN at 7pm Holiday fun till 2am. Thurs., Dec 31st: New Years Eve bash – come spend New Year’s Eve with us! There will be a $5 Cover with a Toast at Midnight with Yummy Snacks. Fri., Jan 1st: Open at 7pm, so come and Nurse that New Years Eve. Join them Sunday, Jan. 3rd for our 3 YEAR Anniversary Party with Ed & Bobby J. Check out their ad for more daily specials! Inkster: INFERNO (734-729-0345), presents “Naughty Santa Night” on Saturday, December 12th. Then it’s “Motor City Furry Con” a furry Holiday Special event on Friday, December 18th. On Saturday, December 19th “Christmas Characters Ball” dress as your favorite Christmas Character. New Year’s Eve: “GLOW 2016” a Body Paint Party. On Saturday, December 26th 2015, it’s a “Pajama Re-Gift Party”, then on Sunday, January 10th, 2016 “Motor City Continental Plus & Elite". See the ad for more details! Lansing: SPIRAL (517-371-3221), Saturday, December 12th Spiral will be transformed into the sultry “MOULIN ROUGE” a night club, a dance hall, and a bordello. A kingdom of nighttime pleasures featuring “RASPUTIN’S MARIONETTE” (Puppeteer), Go-Go, Drag Queens, and Burlesque, and special French drinks inspired menu. Doors open at 9pm, no cover for 21+ patrons before 10pm, and $5 after also $10 for 18-20 year olds all night! Come and partake in a night of debauchery, and sexy sleazy fun! 18 Metra Magazine, Issue # 873
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Pontiac: LIBERTY BAR (248-758-0771), on Saturday, December 12th its DJ Chuck’s 70’s Drag Show come, checks it out! Then on Friday, December 18th it’s that “UGLY SWEATER PARTY” you know you got one, so put it on and come up and have some fun. On Saturday, December19th they have a “CUSTOMER CHRISTMAS PARTY” happy hour prices all night and special surprises. Every Sunday its BRUNCH with Adam, $7.00 will get you an omelette, hash browns with a Bloody Mary, screwdriver or a mimosa. Plus later on it’s S.T.U.D’S Sunday night party! Traverse City: SIDETRAXX (231-935-1666), is now having their Holiday Fundraiser for the Women’s Resource Center to help needy families until Sunday, December 20th. And on Thursday, December 11th it’s a “Date Auction” where you can bid on a guy or girl of your choice! On Sunday, December 13th it’s a Pot Luck Dinner & Auction. Saturday, December 19th they’ll have a “Christmas Customer Appreciation Party” fun to be had by all. Sidetraxx will be open on Christmas Eve & Christmas Day stop in for some holiday cheer. Then that will bring us to Thursday, December 31st is their “NEW YEAR EVE CELEBRATION” with a Midnight Champagne toast and hors d’oeuvres! Warren: ANDIAMO SHOWROOM (248-268-2840), in association with Murray and Peter presents “CHRISTMAS QUEENS” singing LIVE starring and hosted by Alaska, Willam, Katya, Jinkx, Sharon, and Ginger on Wednesday, December 23rd at 8pm. Touring in support of the new CD available on iTunes, and tickets on sale NOW www.neptix.com or VIP Tickets call Andiamo’s, or Murray and Peter Presents on Facebook, or @ mppresent on Twitter. ...ILLINOIS Chicago: 2nd STORY (312-923-9536), is always in a holiday spirit; stop in for some holiday cheer with a good stiff drink or two, with plenty of holiday fun. That’s it for this issue! Our next deadline is Wednesday, December 16th for our Wednesday, December 23rd New Years Eve issues you can reach me at AuntieM4doro@aol.com! Email me your upcoming events today!
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