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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 Summer is in full swing and many clubs and bars are having summer special events and drinks! Patios are all open with hot bodies and beautiful people that are mingling about! Let’s see who is doing what in Metraland. Coming up on Sunday, July 24th at 7pm at The International Institute of Metropolitan Detroit, 111 E. Kirby St. Jamar presents “Miss Dazzling Detroit Pageant 2016” hosted by Shauntrelle Blu, and co-hosted by Natalie Cole and honoring FATASYA DIOR: the current Miss Dazzling 2015, with DJ YEZZY and performances by Raquell Lord, Nickki Stevens, Deja Van Cartier, Tommie Ross, Cierra Malone, and Victoria Sanchez Get your tickets today, general is $15, and VIP are $25 for more ticket info 313-4187001. Murray & Peter presents “SEASON 8: The Queens, Live Across America” on Friday, August 19th at DeVos Hall show starts at 8pm see their ad for list of performers, 303 Monroe Ave NW in Grand Rapids, Tickets are on sale now at Ticketmaster 800-745-3000 all ages welcome! …MICHIGAN Ann Arbor: NECTO (734-994-5436) and PrideFriday presents “ACID BETTY” the Official Kick-off Party for OUTfest and Pride Picnic, on August, 5th hosted by Chanel Hunter & Jadein Black with DJ Jace & DJ DigiMARK. The first show is at 9:45pm with Encore Performance at midnight. Continued on page 15
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There will be a “Meet and Greet” after the Encore performance. The doors open at 9pm and 18+ are welcome. NO COVER before 10pm and NO COVER with a College ID BEFORE 11pm. $5 for 21+ and $8 for 18-20 after 11pm. For more info contact: info@necto.com. Detroit: ADAMS APPLE (313-240-8482), was voted the Best Karaoke Bar for 2015. Sundays: with bartender Timmy. Mondays & Tuesdays: with bartender Simon. Wednesdays & Thursdays: with bartender Jodi. Fridays: Karaoke, Music & Videos with KJ Karen and bartender Chili at 9pm. Saturdays: with bartender James. There is never a cover and FREE Parking. Patio is always open! BODY ZONE (313-366-9663), will have on Saturday, July 16 its “LEATHER NIGHT” with $5 lockers for members in Chaps or Harness. “COLLEGE NIGHT” is Saturday, July 23 with $5 lockers for those 18-25 years old. Then on Saturday, July 30 they’ll have “BODY PAINTING” with Adult Film Star: Taethedoug! A “BLACK OUT” Party on Friday, August 12th. They are located at 1617 E. McNichols @ I-75 in Detroit. Open 24/7 and is a Private Gay Health Club. Must have ID for entry: Drivers License - State ID or Passport! CLUB GOLD COAST & SIN in Detroit (313-366-6135), has hot exotic MALE DANCERS 7 DAY A WEEK starting at 9pm. Then Every Friday is “FREAKY FRIDAYS” featuring DJ Marquis and hosted by Crystal Harding, show times are 11:45PM & 12:45AM. Then every SUNDAY its “CIRCUIT NIGHT” and Amateur Night with $3 cover also with DJ Marquis. Mondays are “SERVICE INDUSTRY NIGHT” with $1 off ALL drinks. Starting this month “Dart Leagues” you have to sign up at the bar now! It’s your night; let them serve you with $4 Martinis, weekly shot specials, FREE ENTRY ALL NIGHT with FREE Pool. HAYLOFT SALOON (313-581-8913), on Saturday, July16th it’s a “PANTLESS PARTY” with a FREE clothes check available from 9pm-2am. Then on Saturday, July23rd it’s “SQUEAL” Detroit’s ALL inclusive Fetish Party, whatever our kink is, bring it: leather, rubber, uniform, come on down and express yourself! On Friday, July 28th (Friday Meet and Greet), & Saturday, July 30th it’s the contest for “MR. HAYLOFT LEATHER BEAR WEEKEND” with cash prizes and the opportunity to represent the Hayloft at Mr. Michigan Leather in September 2016 from 9pm-2am. Continued on page 17
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MENJO’S (313-863-3934) has a weekly line up starting on Thursdays its “DEEP FRIED DISCO” you’re your bartender MITCH who will have discounted drinks for our friends in the service industry. Saturday, July 16th its “Bubbles ‘N Bears”, Saturday, July 23rd they having a first of all time, a “TESTICLE FESTIVAL” so come on down and have a ball! Sunday, July 24th it’s “BASES LOADED” with MDSL Softball Bar of the Week the bar opens at noon. Then on Saturday, July 30th it’s “ARABIAN NIGHTS”!
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24 HOUR VIDEO (313-271-1100), sponsors “LUBE WRESTLING” at Club Gold Coast every second Tuesday of the month. Plus 50% off DVD that are on SALE! They also have a wide variety of novelties and aromas. Open: Mon.-Thurs. 4pm-2am, Fridays 4pm -3am and Saturday from 1pm - 3am, Sundays its 1pm - 2am. Douglas: DUNES RESORT (269-857-1401), summer is fun time at The Dunes. On July 14-17 weekend “SANDSTORM”. Then the weekend of July 21-24 their Annual Christmas in July: Shades of Christmas Past with the Men of Manwatch, Kelly & Rick in the Cabaret and a DIVA’S SHOW with DJ Doug and Christmas Tea! Karaoke every Thursdays at 9pm. The POOL is open daily and with never a cover or drink minimum. Grand Rapids: The APARTMENT (616-451-0815), will have fun things all summer long. Show tunes Sundays, every other Sunday from 6-9:30pm, also Sunday Industry Night! Every Sunday 10pm –close! Friday and Saturday with Happy Hour till 9pm come and spend your weekends where friends meet and new ones are made! Lansing: SPIRAL (517-371-3221) will have on Friday, 26th of August the Annual Benefit for MiPRIDE with a “WHITE PARTY” (wear white attire), which kicks off the festival. There will be a PRIDE: After Party at Spiral, 18+ are welcome. Metra Magazine, Issue # 886 17
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Pontiac: LIBERTY BAR (248-758-0771), has some special events: on Saturday, July 23rd they’ll be having a “GRAFFITI BASH” with the current reigning Mr. Liberty Leather Kenn Kennedy. Then on Saturday, July 30th it’s a “BEACH PARTY” come and show off your summer tan, and sexy swimwear. Also on Friday, August 5th: “DRAG QUEEN BINGO” with Dee Lavelle and MIGRA. The fun begins at 9:00pm come and play! Their weekly events start off on Tuesday’s with EUCHRE NIGHT with Jose. Wednesday’s are GAME NIGHT with Adam. Thursday’s KARAOKE with Vince! And Sunday’s BRUNCH from 12-2pm then STUD Sunday’s at 10:00pm! Traverse City: SIDETRAXX (231-935-1666), and the Bayside Bombshells presents on Friday, July 22nd “GREASE: is the Word” hopelessly devoted to boobs! A Burlesque Tribute To Grease, Starring: Twiggy Pop, Charlie Champlayin, Billie Blaze, Bella Stratton, Ana Archy, Jack Yew, and emcee Ben Eaton. Show time 11pm with VJ Mike King SPINS! Warren: DISCOUNT EXPRESS (586-467-2858), has expanded their store with more space and more brand named items in stock at below discount prices. They might have to move again into another building for even more space, just across the parking lot. Stop in for the biggest discounts on everything. This is a gay owned and operated business located at 4388 E. 9 Mile Rd. in Warren!
party going on with cheap strong drinks. Stop in and have a few cocktails or brewski’s. They have a great diverse clientele. TOUCHE (773-465-7400), on Friday, July 17th its “PORN POKER PARTY” & PORN BY THE POUND SALE. To benefit Gerber Hart Library and win DVDS from BIJOU. Then on Saturday, July 18th Gear Fetish Night with BLUF Chicago, Leather, Rubber, Uniform, Boots! Gear dress code in Club Room with a barber and bootblack on duty! Sunday, July 19th it’s a ALL DAY BEER BUST with $1 Bud & Bud Light, also Ice Cold Drafts. They’ll also have an “AFTER THE BEACH: PARTY” from 3-7pm FREE eats and raffles, you can win a Fun-In-The-Sun –Pack. Movie Night at 7pm in the Club Room.
KELLY’S SPORTS BAR & GRILL (586757-1250), every Wednesday is “LGBT NIGHT” with FREE pool and FREE juke box from 9-close. $2 domestic pints and $5 bomb shots ALL night! Kelly’s is LGBT friendly! Come one – come all! Every Thursday they have Team Trivia at 8:00pm. 9pm to That’s it for this issue! Our next deadline is Wednesday, July 27, 2016 for our Wednesday, close / 21 and up. August 3rd, 2016 issue; you can contact me at ...ILLINOIS AuntieM4doro@aol.com! Email me your upChicago: nd 2 STORY (312-923-9536), always with a coming events today! Metra Magazine, Issue # 886 19
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