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METRA MAGAZINE
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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 Oscar time again Sunday, February 28th and who but comedian Chris Rock could handle all the controversy that is associated with this year’s Academy Awards Show. But as it’s said in movie land… “Let the show begin!” Let’s see what’s happening in Metraland this issue! …MICHIGAN Ann Arbor: NECTO (734-994-5436), on Pride Friday March 11th Necto Nightclub presents “DETOX” hosted by Chanel Hunter & Jadein Black with DJ Jace, DVJ Mark, and DJ Jason Michael. 1st show is at 9:45pm with and Encore performance at midnight. Meet and Greet after the Encore and the doors open at 9pm, 18+ welcome. No Cover before 10pm. No cover with College ID before 11pm, $5 for21+ and $8 for 18-20 after 11pm for more info contact: info@thenecto.com. And then on Pride Friday, March 18th it’s a “ST. PATTY’S DAY: REHAB” come and enjoy the hottest Friday Night in Michigan at the Necto! Detroit: ADAMS APPLE (313-240-8482) is a great place to drink and have some fun with their popular bartenders serving you every day. Sunday’s bartender Timmy slings drinks. Mondays and Tuesdays Simon serves you! Wednesdays it’s KARAOKE with KJ Karen and bartender Jodi starting at 8pm. Thursdays Jodi is again back behind the bar! Fridays its KARAOKE, Music and Videos with KJ Karen and your bartender is Chili at 9pm. Saturdays James is bartending! Continued on page 15
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BODY ZONE (313-366-9663), will have their “COLLEGE NIGHT” on Saturday, February 27th with $5 lockers for members 18-25. On Friday, March 11th its “BLACK OUT PARTY” and you know how much fun those are! Saturday, March 19th it’s “LEATHER NIGHT” with $5 lockers for members in Chaps or Harness! On Wild Wednesdays they give out FREE LUBE with the rental of a room or locker! They’re open 24/7 with FREE Tanning with a room or locker rental! Body Zone is a Private Gay Health Club and you must have proper ID, Drivers License, State ID or a Passport to enter!And located at 1617 E. McNichols @ I-75 in Detroit!
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CLUB GOLD COAST & SIN in Detroit (313-366-6135), will be having a Saint Patrick’s Day Celebration on Thursday, March 17th. With a shake your “Shelaileighs and Shamcocks Contest”, hosted and judged by Crystal Harding to see who has the hardest Shelaileighs and shapeliest Shamcocks. Sound provided by DJ Laydee Intrigue! With $2 Green beer and $5 Irish Car Bombs and if you wear green you’ll automatically be entered into our Pot-O-Gold raffle! HAYLOFT SALOON (313-581-8913), on Saturday, February 27th it’s their “SQUEAL: FETISH PARTY” Detroit’s only ALL inclusive fetish party, 9pm-2am. On Saturday, March 5th it’s the “CANADIAN INVASION PARTY” with Windsor’s biggest party comes to Detroit, ALL Canadian Beer on specials from 9pm-2am. Then coming in April 15th & 16th “TITLE WAVE” a weekend of Leather and Lust! MENJO’S (313-863-3934), presents “SPACER FRAU” Shantasy Island-Disco, DRUSH –Italo/Disco, Lindsay Cashews-Witch House, Zoe Ligon –Techno, all on Friday, February 26th 10pm, No Cover with videos by Prism views. On Saturday, February 27th its “ARABIAN Nights” presented by Al Gamea with DJ Bionic spins. Metra Magazine, Issue # 877 15
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It’s Not Just Any Night, It’s an Arabian Night! Then on Friday, March 4th it’s “BEAR NECESSITIES” with a huge Kick-Off Party. $5 BEAR Beer Bust all night long! DJ DD Spins, and Bear, Leather, and Levi and that’s all you need! Saturday, March 5th Menjo’s comes out of hibernation with “BEAR vs. LEATHER” in wrestling “SLAM-FEST” Plus in the Olympus Theater an “Erotic Demonstration” and the Grand Opening of the ONYX Alley! Coming up on March 25-27 “BEAR EXPO IV: Spring Edition” featuring SETH FORNEA! Open 7 Days 2pm-2am.
24 HOUR VIDEO (313-271-1100), always has the latest videos, magazines, adult toys, and aromas for the lowest prices in town! Stop in and check them out! LELAND (313-962-2300), a great place to live in Downtown Detroit, with studio, 1 & 2 bedroom apartments that run only $425.- $990, mention Metra magazine. Gated Parking, and a onsite diner, Studio 54, the City Club which is open Friday & Saturday from 10pm – 4am. Eastpointe: O’HARA’S IRISH PUB (586-879-0936), “hey want to have some fun, of course you do?” So, they’re having an OSCAR party on Sunday, February 28th with drink specials at Bill’s, O’Hara’s Irish Pub. Come eat have a few drinks before, during or after the show. Try and figure who the winners are this year! We have all the large screen TV’s you’ll need! Oscar show starts at 7pm. Ferndale: SOHO (248-542-7646) , has Karaoke every Sunday, stop in and show off your talents and enjoy their nice cozy neighborhood atmosphere! Grand Rapids: The APARTMENT (616-451-0815) on Friday, February 26th from 5pm-8pm will have a fundraiser for HQ Homeless Youth Drop-In Center, complimentary appetizers and Happy Continued on page19 Hour pricing. Metra Magazine, Issue # 877 17
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Lansing: SPIRAL (517-371-3221), is holding a “DRAG AUDITIONS” for a new house cast on Sunday, February 28 th at 2pm with a lunch provided. Call Delicious or contact info@spiraldancebar.com! On Saturday, March 5th the Lansing Derby Vixens present “SKATIE HAWKINS 80’S BASH” there will be $50 for each category: Best Celebrity, Best 80’s Outfit, Best Old School, and Best Star Wars with Go-Go Dancers and a Photo booth! Pontiac: LIBERTY BAR (248-758-0771), on Friday, February 26th they will have a “MR. LIBERTY LEATHER” Victory Bash with Kenne Kennedy their 2016 Mr. Liberty Leather and HOT leather men to celebrate! Then on Saturday, February 27th it’s a “SEXY Underwear Party” wear your sexist underwear. On Friday, March 4th MIGRA “St. Patty’s Party and on Saturday, March 5th dancing with DJ Jessie! Brunch every Sunday from 12-2pm with Adam! Yummy!
Traverse City: SIDETRAXX (231-935-1666), is a great Northern Michigan get-away for some and a neighborhood bar for most! Open daily at 7 days with Happy Hour until 9pm every day! Check out their Facebook page for upcoming events! Warren: KELLY’S SPORTS BAR & GRILL (586-757-1250), is LGBT friendly all the time with a special “LGBT NIGHT” Every Wednesday. FREE Pool and FREE Juke Box from 9pmclose! They also have $2 domestic pints and $5 Bomb shots ALL NIGHT from 9pm-close! Come one; come all located at 26615 Ryan Road, just one block south of I-696 Warren, Michigan. DISCOUNT EXPRESS (586-467-2858) has all name brand items like Tide Pods as low as $3, and all other items for a fraction of the coast of all other stores. They also have chicken, beef, pork & seafood at below average prices. Stop in and save a ton of money they’re located at 4388 E. 9 Mile Rd. in Warren, Mi. Continued on page 21 Metra Magazine, Issue # 877 19
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TAXLAND U.S.A. (586-757-0740), where you can get up to $750.00 of your refund advanced within 24 hours with prefund! They also have rapid refunds, maximum refunds, all business filers welcome, self-employed no problem! Send a friend get $50 send 15 people win a 55" TV. ...ILLINOIS Chicago: 2nd STORY (312-923-9536), that downtown upstairs drinking spot where all the drinks are strong and cheap, and the most eclectic clientele converge and have a hell of a great time! Stop in during the day after shopping, and after work. It’s also a great place for night time parting! That’s it for this issue! Our next deadline is Wednesday, March, 2nd, 2016 for our Wednesday, March, 9th, 2016 issue and you can reach me at AuntieM4doro@aol.com! Email me your upcoming events today! Metra Magazine, Issue # 877 21
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