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PHOTO BY ARROW STUDIO 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
Well, here we are in the middle of summer, the weather is hot and sticky, and everyone is trying to find a place to get cool! There is a lot of hot things going on at some clubs and bar to try and beat the heat. So, let’s see who’s doing what in Metraland. Dickie & Auj Dior presents…The Battle of the Leading Ladies: “A WHITE PARTY AFFAIR” a (100% ALL WHITE DRESS CODE!) at DRMM BANQUET HALL 3606 E. Forest in Detroit. (Look for Sky Light) it’s on Thursday, July 27th the doors open at 10pm: with 25 of the WORLDS, Most Beautiful Female Impersonators. The Runway Walk begins promptly at 11:30pm with commentator Jayvion Blahnik, and your evening host: OTIS MACK (Chicago’s own Heavy Diva). VIP tables available (248-747-2419), thru Curtis Rowe. General Admission: $20.00. Secured Fenced Lot & Security Patrolled. Sounds by DJ Yezzy! Murray & Peter have their two big events “WAR ON THE CATWALK: The Queens from Season 9” on Friday, July 28th it’s the first one, 8pm downtown at The Fillmore 2115 Woodward Ave. The second one is on Saturday, July 29 at 8pm at DeVos Hall at 303 Monroe Ave NW. in Grand Rapids, Mi. Tickets ON SALE NOW at ticketmaster 800-745-3000. ALL AGES WELCOME. …MICHIGAN Ann Arbor: NECTO (734-994-5436) and Pride Friday presents “PEPPERMINT” on Friday, July 14th 1st. show is at 9:45pm with an Encore performance at midnight, and a Meet and Greet after the Encore. Doors open at 9pm. 18+ are welcome, no cover before 10pm or with a college ID before 11pm. Cover of $5 for those 21+ and $10 for those 18-20 after 11pm. For more info contact: info@thenecto.com or call the club at NECTO.COM! continued on pg 14 12 Metra Magazine, Issue # 907
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Detroit: ADAMS APPLE (313-240-8482), Open 7 days, with Munchies, Never a cover and Free Parking, Also check out their spacious covered patio for that outdoor feeling. BODY ZONE (313-366-9663), Friday, July 14th what happens in the dark stays in the dark with their infamous “BLACK-OUT PARTY” all the fun you can have in the dark. And then for all those into the Leather scene it’s “LEATHERNIGHT NIGHT” and your turn to party on Saturday, July 22nd $5 lockers for members in Chaps or Harness. You guys who like the collegiate types “COLLEGE NIGHT” is Saturday, July 29th with $5 lockers for 18-25 year olds. They have FREE Tanning with the rental of a room or locker! Private Gay Health Club must have ID to enter, drivers License, State ID, or Passport open 24/7. CLUB GOLD COAST & SIN in Detroit (313-366-6135), on Friday, July 14th is going to be a huge bash with “JOHNATHAN JOHNSON’S BIRTHDAY” party favors and $5 Jameson Shots All Night! Stop in and give Johnathan a cheer and a birthday wish. Then on Tuesday, July 25th “Its Chrissy’s BIRTHDAY” I’m scared! Come on down and SIN with Chrissy! $5 Jameson shots All Night Long. Open daily at 7pm, Male Dancers 7 days a week starting at 9pm. ESCAPE BOOKSTORE (313-336-6558), Open: Monday – Saturday 10am –midnight, Sundays Noon – midnight, they also have videos and DVD’s for rent or sale. HAYLOFT SALOON (313-581-8913), wants to know, do you pitch or catch? On Sunday, July 16th it’s “The PARTY of the WEEK” Throwback Jersey Day with a cash prize for best Throwback, 50/50 Raffle, Cornhole Drink Specials, and other Giveaways! $3.00 cover, open 2pm - 2am 7 days! All Detroit Sports Teams broadcasted! MENJO’S (313-863-3934), presents the debut night in Detroit of Growl’s “BEARRACUDA” this Saturday, July 15th starting at 9pm, $5 All Night featuring DJ RYAN JONES from Los Angeles. On Saturday, July 22nd it’s “The White Party” with continued on pg 16 14 Metra Magazine, Issue # 907
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guest DJ Chad Novak! Sunday, July 23rd from 4pm - 8pm “Tempest in a Teapot” Lady T’s Birthday! Saturday, July 29th it’s “TESTICLE FESTIVAL 2” also PRIDE VIBES with DJ Stacey “Hot wax” Hale and DJ Daryl G! On Saturday, August 5th we say Goodbye to a Legend! Stay tuned for more details.
Douglas: DUNES RESORT (269-857-1401), presents the “RUBY GIRLS” LIVE on Saturday, July 15th. Ferndale: COMO’S (248-548-5005), has a daily happy hour in the bar from 3pm - 6pm. They have the best pizza in town, with ½ OFF on Mondays or you can choice from many items on their new menu! Their patio is open where you can get great drinks and dine al fresco. They’re now accepting applications for wait staff and bartenders, will train if needed, apply at the bar after 5pm. Open 7 days: Mon. – Thurs. 11am – 2am, Sun. 10am – 2am, Afterhours dining Fri. – Sat 11am – 4am. SOHO (248-542-7646), right in the heart of fabulous Ferndale’s downtown, a neighborhood bar with a friendly clientele and special drinks and ice cold beer, they also have a terrace in front on 9 mile road and a great patio in the rear, their open at 4pm daily. Grand Rapids: The APARTMENT (616-451-0815), where friends meet, open 7 days 2pm -2am. Check out Face book to receive updates and special events. Stockbridge: CREEK RIDGE CAMPGROUND (517-565-3800), on Friday, July 21st thru Sunday, July 23rd they’ll be having “Christmas in July” weekend with a visit by Santa for presents for all those nice boys and a special “lump” for those naughty ones. And for all you leather guys on Friday, July 28th thru Sunday, July 30th continued on pg 18 16 Metra Magazine, Issue # 907
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“LEATHER WEEKEND” with hot hunky guys in leather shorts, harnesses, and other types of outdoor leather attire is welcomed!
Lansing: SPIRAL (517-371-3221), will have a special “ABC PARTY” (Anything but Clothes) be as creative as you want, on Saturday, July 15th, doors open at 9pm, with Drag performances by the Doll House Cast, with DJ Sizl in the Dance room. 18+ are welcome and for more information Spiraldancebar.com! Pontiac: LIBERTY BAR (248-758-0771), want you to join them on Saturday, July 22nd for Metro Detroit’s First Annual “BAD OTTER PARTY” and they’re open 7 days Monday – Friday 11:30 am – 2am, Saturday 2pm – 2am, Sunday noon – 2am with brunch from 12 - 2pm. The Kitchen is ALWAYS open! Check WWW.THELIBERTYBAR.COM or visit them on FACEBOOK for more info. Traverse City: SIDETRAXX (231-935-1666), on Friday, July 14th “ZODIAC REVUE: Cancer” with Free Cover for Cancers with ID, Birthday shots and drink specials! Showtime is 11pm with featured performers Batty Davis and Dymond Denae also host cast Twiggy Pop, Billie Blaze, and Charlie Champlayin (Happy 30th Birthday, Charlie!), with emcee Ben Eaton and VJ Mike King spins. Open 7 days at 5pm – Happy hour from 5pm -9pm everyday! continued on pg 20
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...ILLINOIS Chicago: 2nd STORY (312-923-9536), I’ll tell you one thing, if I were in Chicago today I’d have my big ass setting on a cool barstool in the air conditioning, slamming down cold Margaritas, and getting my drunk on, it’s been just one of those kind of days! If you want to escape the hot city heat then head over to 2nd Story where you can get the strongest cheap drinks in the city. Also you can find some interesting clientele to converse with and maybe a bit more! TOUCHE (773-465-7400), presents “MMR: Mr. Midwest Rubber 2017” Friday, July 14th thru Sunday, July 16th with a welcome party, a roast of MMR 2016, Pup Icarus. A Fetish Flea Market, Kink U. presented by the Titans of the Midwest, Bounce Back Rubber Brunch, Lube Wrestling, Mr. Midwest Rubber 2017 Contest with Preston, MIR: 2017 as a guest Judge. For weekend details and contestant applications check ToucheChicago.com! LEATHER64TEN (773-508-0900), wants you to come Check Out their summer styles! FREE shipping at their website: @LEATHER64TEN.COM some restrictions may apply. Stop in at 6410 N. Clark Street when you’re in Chicago. Coming up in Chicago is Market Days on Saturday, August 12th & Sunday, August 13th. And then on Saturday, August 19th it’s Michigan’s “WOODWARD DREAM CRUISE” That’s it for this issue! Our next deadline is Wednesday, July 26th, 2017 for our Wednesday, August 2nd, 2017 issue, and you can contact me at AuntieM4doro@aol.com! Email me your upcoming events today! 20 Metra Magazine, Issue # 907
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