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WHO’S DOIN’ WHAT, WHEN AND WHERE IN METRALAND! Compiled By Auntie M.
OUT FLASHIN’....14 ISSUE # 928 JAN., 30th - FEB 27th, 2019 #928
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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
Here we go into another great year of fun and excitement, at all your favorite dance clubs, bars, and watering holes, regardless of the snow and fridge freezing weather! And just a reminder there is only 50 days until spring! So, let’s see who’s got all the heat and anti-freeze flowing across Metraland. …MICHIGAN Allen Park: THUNDERBOWL LANES (313-928-4688), has PRIDENIGHT the first Thursday of each month on Thursday, February 7th from 7pm – midnight. PRIDENIGHT at the Arena, entry fee ONLY $10 includes unlimited bowling, 250 ft. video wall, great music, shoe rental, billiard room, and drink specials. They have a “Meet & Greet” first Thursday of the month in a private room and private bar area. Come as you are! Ann Arbor: NECTO (734-994-5436), presents on PrideFriday February 1st, 2019 from RuPaul’s Drag Race S8 Finalist & All Stars-4 “NAOMI SMALLS” then on Thursday, February 14th IGNYTE presents a very extra Valentine’s Day with “DION TIMMER”. On Pride Friday, February 22nd, CIRCUIT presents “KWEEN” with DJ Dan Slater and Skyy Knox. Doors open at 9pm 18+ welcome with proper ID. Detroit: ADAMS APPLE (313-240-8482), will celebrate their 5th Anniversary on Friday, February 8th; they’ll have a Champagne toast! Come and party with all the staff, Jaye-Marie and Michelle and their regulars! They open 7 days for fun and drinks. BODY ZONE (313-366-9663), on Friday, February 8th it’s the “LIGHTS OUT PARTY” what happens in the dark stays in the dark! And “LEATHER NIGHT” will be on Saturday, February 16th with $5 lockers for members in Chaps or Harness, On Tuesdays: College Night FREE LOCKERS for members 18-25. Wednesdays: Wet & Wild Wednesdays FREE LUBE with a room or locker rental. And Thursdays: Couples Night where couples get a $5 locker when renting any room. OPEN 24/7 a PRIVATE Gay Health Club where you must have current ID to enter, Drivers License, State ID or Passport. (Room upgrades charged at normal rates.) BRIGGS - DETROIT (313-656-4820), Will be having a “SUPER BOWL LIII” Party on Sunday, February 3rd from 6pm – 11pm with drink specials include our $5 Strong Islands, and a FREE Taco Bar served at half time! Super Yummy! Come down and have some fun…well as much fun as possible without the Saints. Metra Magazine, Issue #928 13
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ESCAPE BOOKSTORE (313-336-6558), is back at their regular hours, Mondays - Saturdays: 10am – midnight. Sundays: Noon -10pm. They now with a butt load of new DVD’s and Videos for rent or sales. Stop in and checkout the new stuff. HAYLOFT SALOON (313-581-8913), on Saturday, March 9th it’s a “BARE BEEF PARTY” with adult film star: Sterling Johnson a 50/50 Raffle benefitting PRISM and Jello Shots. On Friday, April 19th at 9pm a “Meet & Greet” for their “MR. HAYLOFT LEATHER BEAR 2019” on Saturday, April 20th at 10pm. Over $1000 in cash and prizes, Mr. Hayloft Leather Bear is a feeder contest for the Mr. Michigan Leather 2019. So make sure to log those dates in to your IPod, or Iphone. MENJO’S (313-863-3934) presents “Twisted Tuesdays” $2 well drinks, DJ Marquis, and sexy dancers’ amateur dancer contest! Bartenders AJ & Michael Jaberi, shot & drink specials All Night Long at Olympus Theater doors open at 10pm 21+ only! Thursdays; $1 drinks all night plus “Cards against Humanity” a bar game for horrible people, and a live DJ. Also the “VIVA DIVA” revue on Saturday, February 2nd with four of the most acclaimed impersonators ever to grace the stage, starring JENNIFER FOXX, DENISE RUSSELL (sing live), and SONYA ROSS & TWILA STARR. Saturday, February 9th at 9pm - 2am ICON – Detroit presents the 26th Anniversary Celebration Leather & Fetish Bash. Friday, February 22nd it’s “LIQUID DANCEHALL” headliner J: Kenzo of Lion Charge Records Tempa with Intent former half of Distinct Motive, Oca2, Caine, Marshall Applewhite, and Gin & Tonic. Info, it’s a secret location, stay tuned to the info line 313-338-8285, sound by Audio Rescue Team, Door charge $20. Sunday, February 24th the Doll House proudly presents at Olympus Theater “Motor City Continental Pageant” Doors open at 7pm and pageant starts at 8pm. Advanced tickets $20 limited seating for more info or advance tickets and seating call William & Shawn at 313-878-2045. Friday, March 1st at Olympus Theater It’s “Liminal Pleasures” with London Jade, Turtle Buggs, Dee Diggs, Moksuni, and Marshall Applewhite. Menjo’s Entertainment Complex open 7 days 2pm – 2am. continued on pg 17 Metra Magazine, Issue # 928 15
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Douglas: DUNES RESORT (269-857-1401), kicks off their 2019 season in April with three events the “Mr. Dunes Leather Contest”, the “TG Prom”, and “Bear Weekend”, and following that it’s the “Anniversary Weekend” and the return of the popular “Hoedown” in May. The biggest crowds are the “Memorial Day Weekend”, and the “Annual RED, WHITE and BLUE Star” event held over the Independence Day weekend. And then the “LABOR DAY” weekend is another huge event. However, every weekend throughout the spring, summer and fall is a guaranteed good time for all. Make your reservations now for your seasonal getaway weekend! Ferndale: SOHO (248-542-7646), on Saturday, February 9th, 2019 it’s the Annual “COUGAR HUNT” from 8pm until 11:30pm and is sponsored by Tito’s Handmade Vodka. All you sexy cougars come out for a fun night to crown Ferndale’s Queen Cougar for 2019. Any ladies interested in strutting their stuff for Ferndale Pride come on out! The winner receives prizes and the honor of dethroning the current Queen Kristine Vidojevski and become Ferndale Pride’s 2019 Official Cougar. There is only one rule; you must be 35 or older to enter. Contact events administrators if you’re interested in competing in this event. Tito’s Handmade Vodka will be present with lots of great swag to sweeten the night. Octavia will spin the night away, so get ready to boogie! Grand Rapids: The APARTMENT (616-451-0815), on Monday, February 4th, 2019 from 8pm - 10pm it’s “HARRY POTTER: PART 2” so you think you know everything there is to know about the wonderful world of Harry Potter? Come show your knowledge and joy of the series of this fun themed event. Anyone dressed in Harry Potter gear get an additional $1 off their drinks/wine/beer. Who or which house will win the most points? Then on Thursday, February 14th from 2pm until Friday, February 15th at 2am it’s “Valentines/Singles Awareness Day” whether you’ve got a partner to love or just yourself to love come on out and celebrate. There will be great festive cocktails to go with this special day, and you can’t beat the half off drink specials as well. Hazel Park: SNS TAX SERVICE (248-632-1000), It’s that time of the year again; call now to schedule your appointment with our team of tax experts, we will get you your best return, with refund advances of $500 to $6,000 located at 23308 John R. Rd., Hazel Park. Fax 248-632-1033 or contact us online at SNSTAXSERVICES@GMAIL.COM Lansing: SPIRAL (517-371-3221), has some interesting events coming up they will have “Throwback Thursdays” until Friday, March 29th with DJ Duke and dance to all your old school jams. Also they are having “Amateur Night Sundays” until Monday, April 29th presented by DJ LipGloss where anyone is welcomed to perform. Also join featured and professionals Queens in the dance room for a one of a kind show. So, grab your friends and make sure to bring your own music. There’s always something going on at Spiral Dance Bar. CLUB TABU (517-393-1159), located inside Fantasies Unlimited at 3208 South MLK Blvd. Alternative Lounge and Maze focused on the Gay/Bi/Trans community. Friday, February 8th, 15th, and 22nd is “Traffic Light Nights” with glow in the dark wristbands of your chosen color red, yellow, green to help those with similar interest. RED: Not here to play, YELLOW: Approach with caution, I will express if I’m interested in you, and GREEN: Let’s play! With any color mutual consent is a must! Royal Oak: PRONTO (248-544-7900) coming up on Saturday, March 30th its Mavericks: “Basic Training”. The Mavericks are a Leather Social Club and in conjunction with Tom of Finland Foundation and Pronto presents their signature party! Join them in their next step in your training as they march on the next events. continued on pg 19 Metra Magazine, Issue # 928 17
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Pontiac: LIBERTY BAR (248-758-0771), will host a “Super Bowl Party” on Sunday, February 3rd the doors open at 5:30pm. And drink specials if you’re wearing NFL gear. Then on Friday, February 15th & 16th it’s the “Mr. Liberty Leather 2019 Contest” on Friday, February 15th with a Meet & Greet at 9pm with the contestants and judges. Then on Saturday, February 16th it’s the contest, starting at 10pm. ICON – Detroit presents their Ruth Ellis Celebrity “WRESTLING MATCH” on Saturday, February 23rd come and check out this fun event. Traverse City: SIDETRAXX (231-935-1666), presents on Sunday, February 3rd it’s their big “Super Bowl Party 2019: Chili Cook-off and Potluck” from 5pm - 10pm and watch the game on our BIG screen TV with FREE Pool and Darts ALL night and don’t forget $3.00 Long Islands and Bloody Marys. ...ILLINOIS Chicago: 2nd STORY (312-923-9536), this place is for everyone, they have strong cheap drinks, friendly bartenders and an eclectic collection of clientele. If you can’t get a drink in this place you’re not loud enough, because that’s what the bartenders live for to serve you drinks, sometimes a few too many, but they’ll call you a cab, and Uber, or a few other choice names, but with a smile on their faces. So, head on downtown and have a ball or two at my favorite watering hole in Chi-town. TOUCHE (773-465-7400), on Friday, February 8th and the second Friday of the month, join the Leather Women of Chicago for “WOMEN’S CRUISE” at 8pm in the Club Room at Touché. Wear your favorite gear, whether it is leather, rubber, or latex and release your fetish. All women Butch/ Femme, Trans, and Non-binary are welcomed. Saturday, February 16th its “GEAR NIGHT w/ BLUF Chicago” on the third Saturday of the month, dress code enforced in the Club Room, also bootblack, and barber on duty. LEATHER64TEN (773-508-0900), says “Love them with LEATHER” shop online or at their Chicago store. 6410 N. Clark Street, Chicago, IL 60626 or at www.LEATHER64TEN.com!
That’s it for this issue! Our next deadline is Wednesday, February 20th, 2019 for our Wednesday, February 27th, 2019 issue, and you can contact me at AuntieM4doro@aol.com! Email me your upcoming events today! Metra Magazine, Issue # 928 19
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