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METRA MAGAZINE
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Ph: Phil Monterosso Cover Model: Kenn Kennedy aka Father Kennedy, Mr. Michigan Leather 2017 & Mr. Liberty Leather 2016 FRIENDS OF DOROTHY..12 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
Here we are heading into the Holiday season with Christmas and New Years right around the corner. Most clubs and establishments have their Holiday lights up, sparkling and bright. So, let’s see who will be spreading the holiday cheer in Metraland! …MICHIGAN Ann Arbor: NECTO (734-994-5436), PrideFriday presents “SHARON NEEDLES” on December 2nd. 2016. The first show is at 9:45pm with and encore performance at midnight also a “meet and greet” after the encore. Then on Friday, December 16th its “NAOMI SMALLS” Doors open at 9pm with 18 plus welcome, NO COVER before 10pm or NO COVER with College ID before 11pm. After 11pm there will be a $5 cover for those 21+ and $10 for 18-20 for more info contact: info@thenecto.com! Detroit: APA / LGBT & FRIENDS POOL LEAGUE (734-941-8504), announces the forming of a POOL LEAGUE on Wednesday evenings, starting at 7pm at your home bar or current sponsors bar, which are Menjo’s, Hayloft, R&R on the Alley, and Kelly’s Sports Bar & Grill, they’re always looking for more sponsors! Skill level handicap system, players of any ability wanted especially beginners! Grab some friends and join today! Teams are still forming. Check out the LGBT / APA Facebook page! You can also contact Kevin 313-319-6884, or Mark at 313-910-5130. ADAMS APPLE (313-240-8482), presents on Thursday, November 24th a “THANKSGIVING DINNER” join Jaye & Michelle as they host their own holiday dinner, for those people in our community who have nowhere to go for Thanksgiving. Everyone is welcome! And wishing everyone a joyous holiday! They’re open seven days, with FREE munchies, 12 Metra Magazine, Issue # 893
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never a cover, and FREE parking. They have daily bartender specials Mondays & Tuesdays with Simon, Wednesdays & Thursdays with Jodi, Fridays Karaoke, Music & Videos with KJ Karen and bartender Chili 9pm. Saturdays Live Entertainment on the Patio with bartender James!
BODY ZONE (313-366-9663), on Saturday, November 26th: “COLLEGE NIGHT” with $5 lockers, for 18-25 year olds. Then on Friday, December 9th it’s the “BLACK OUT PARTY” what happens in the dark stays in the dark! On Saturday, December 17th it’s “LEATHER NIGHT” with $5 lockers for members in Chaps or Harness! CLUB GOLD COAST & SIN in Detroit (313-366-6135), Wednesday, November 23rd. it’s the BIGGEST DRINKING NIGHT of the year! And Club Gold Coast is doing it up right, with “IT’S RAINING MEN” a special Male Revue featuring the “MEN OF C.G.C.” with $5.00 cover entry ALL night, $3 Candy Apple Shots! Open daily at 7pm with those Exotic Male Dancers at 9:00pm 7 days a week. Stop in and visit the crew of Ms. Claudia, (who had a really huge Birthday Bash) AJ, Johnathan, Chrystal, William, and the rest of the staff! Before heading to the families for Thanksgiving! GIGI’S (313-584-6525), on Sunday, November 27th at 8pm its “Better Late than Never Show” a birthday Roast for KJ Karen O’Brien (everyone invited to roast her), Karaoke & Performers featuring: Raven Divine Cassadine, Mirage Eclipse, and Racine Alexander, Matt Croud, Jessica J’Adore, Maxwell Demon, and Erica Rackets with Emcee: Sapphire Deelite. Beats with DJ Charlie and drinks with Renee! NO COVER! Karaoke, Music & Videos Every Sunday starting 8pm and monthly Variety Shows on Sundays. Mondays is “Gigi’s College Night” with DJ Chico, Go-Go Boys and Drag Queens, free entry and $2 well & domestics before 11pm, free entry with College ID all Night. Then FU%K YOU FRIDAY’S with DJ Chico, DeAngela, Sabin and All the Boys! And that brings us to Saturdays: Gigi’s Cabaret, Michigan’s Most Awarded and Longest Running Female Impersonation Revue with Nickki Stevens! Reservations are highly suggested by calling the Club with Show Times 10pm / Continued on page 16 11pm and 1am. 14 Metra Magazine, Issue # 893
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HAYLOFT SALOON (313-581-8913), “WHERE MEN MEET MEN” we have Daddies, Bears, Cubs, Otters, and Chasers. Everything you’re looking for! Detroit’s Daddy Bar Since 1980, with real men 7 nights a week! Open 2pm-2am, 365 days a year! BearCon II was a huge success and was packed and everyone just loved Eddy CeeTee who was our Cover Man on last issue! So come and enjoy the MEN of the Hayloft Saloon every day and night! MENJO’S (313-863-3934), will have on Saturday, November 26th its “BEAR vs. LEATHER Wrestling” at “SLAMFEST II” also with “MACHO CITY” at the R&R on the Alley! Also at the R&R on the Alley it’s “Holy Cow” featuring Father Kennedy on Saturday, December 10th. Then on Friday & Saturday December 2nd & 3rd it’s “The 12 KINKS of Christmas” on Friday, December 2nd it’s a Meet & Greet Open Party hosted by Mr. Michigan Leather 2016/17 Kenn Kennedy and featuring Mr. Icon Detroit 2016/ 17 Joey Dinello presented by Icon Detroit & Onyx and sponsored by F Gear. Saturday, December 3rd is the MAIN EVENT with a continuous complimentary luxury shuttle provided between Menjo’s Complex and Soho in Ferndale. Shuttle runs from 9pm – 3am. Fantastic Kink display by Metro Detroit’s Hottest Leather Men at Soho, Menjo’s Olympus Hall, and the R&R! Saturday Night Extreme KINK after party at the R&R with Mr. Icon Detroit 2016/17 Joey Dinello!
24 HOUR VIDEO (313-271-1100), not just an adult video store, they have novelties, aromas, adult toys, and sexy underwear and always open later than other locations. Mondays Thursday 4pm, - 2am, Fridays 4pm - 3am and Saturday from 1pm - 2am, and Sundays from 1pm - 2am. They’re located just north of McNichols Rd at 17438 Woodward Ave in the Palmer Park/ Detroit. Continued on page 18 16 Metra Magazine, Issue # 893
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Ferndale: COMO’S (248-548-5005), have you seen their new improved look? Our Holiday Bash… kicks off on Friday, November 25th! Mike Todd & Friends. Happy Hour from 3-6pm and guest DJ’s from 9pm - 2am! Let them cater your Holiday Parties in one of their private rooms or at your home or office! Open 7 days: Monday - Thursday & Sunday 11am - 2am, Fridays & Saturdays 11am and open late until 4am. Grand Rapids: The APARTMENT (616-451-0815), on Saturday, December 24th, Christmas Eve it’s an “UGLY CHRISTMAS SWEATER CONTEST” at 10pm with a prize for the Ugliest Sweater. The bar will be CLOSING at midnight! Then on Sunday, December 25th Christmas Day the bar will open at 7pm. Then coming up on Saturday, December 31st, it’s “NEW YEARS EVE” with a $5 cover charge and a special Midnight toast. Pontiac: LIBERTY BAR (248-758-0771), on Wednesday, November 23th is their “THANKSGIVING EVE BASH” this is one PARTY you won’t want to miss! Come party with The Boys of Liberty! Thursday, November 24th they will be closed! Happy Thanksgiving and see you on Friday, November 25th! Friday, December 2nd it’s “BINGO” with Dee Lavelle and MIGRA. They also have daily events: Sunday – Brunch from 12 - 2, Party with the Boys of the Liberty starting at 9pm. Monday – Drink Specials with Jake, Tuesday – Euchre hosted by Tom & Andrew, Wednesday – Gayme Night with Adam, Thursday – Karaoke with Vince. Hours: Mon. – Fri. 11:30 -2am, Sat. 2pm - 2am. Sun. Noon -2am, Kitchen always open! 18 Metra Magazine, Issue # 893
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Traverse City: SIDETRAXX (231-935-1666), will be open on Thursday November 24th Thanksgiving Day from 5pm- 2am, and NO COVER. It’s time to Feast with the family…now have some fun with your friends! ...ILLINOIS Chicago: 2nd STORY (312-923-9536), come and gobble-up all those cheap strong drinks, at the Thanksgiving Hangover Party, or just continue to party right through the weekend. All hands will be on deck serving your favorite libations and beers! TOUCHE (773-465-7400), will be open on Thursday, November 24th. Thanksgiving at 7pm come watch the game Chicago Bears vs. Green Bay Packers at 7:30pm, also the club Room will be open. Friday, November 25th it’s “ONYX Club Night” and plenty of men to cruse! Saturday, November 26th is “RIPE” with deep beats, dim lights, and HOT go-go men, with DJ Harry T. Sunday, November 27th BEER BUST with $1 Bud Light Drafts & Sodas. Club Room opens at 6pm, and Movie Night at 7pm. Monday, November 28th “BIG GAME NIGHT”: with Monday Night Football. Watch the game or play one! Tuesday “HARDCORE CRUISIN’” with the Club Room open! Wednesday are “Jockstrap Night” $1 off drinks for those in jocks and FREE clothing check. That’s it for this issue! Our next deadline is Wednesday, Nov., 30th, for our Holiday and Christmas issue on Wednesday, Dec., 7th, 2016 and you can contact at AuntieM4doro@aol.com! Email me your upcoming Holiday events today! 20 Metra Magazine, Issue # 893
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