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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 Thanksgivings is behind us, and the "Christmas Yuletide” is here, time for all those naughty and nice folks to get ready for the “Big Guys” appearance. With lots of goodies for those who made the special list and a bunch of coal for those who just didn’t make the grade this year. So, let’s look around Metraland and see who is doing what for the Holiday and partying for the New Year! …MICHIGAN Ann Arbor: NECTO (734-994-5436), December 8th PrideFriday presents “SASHA VELOUR” the winner of RuPaul’s Drag Race S9, they’ll have a VIP “Meet & Greet” by priority E-mail at VIP@NECTO.COM the first 75 secure your place in the Meet & Greet at VENTBRITE.COM 18+ doors open at 9pm, first show 9:45 with an encore 12am and a meet and greet after the encore. $5 for 21+ and $10 for 18-20. Then on Friday, December 22nd “PRIDE NOEL” hosted by SANDI CLAWS & her Sexy Elves with DJ Jace on the Main Floor and DJ DigiMark in the Red Room. They have Happy Hour from 9-11pm with 50% OFF all drinks, shots & bottled beers.18+ doors open 9pm, free before 10pm, free with college ID before 11pm, $5 for 21+ and $10 for 18-20. Detroit: BODY ZONE (313-366-9663), has their infamous “BLACK-OUT” party on Friday, December 8th and as always “what happens’ in the dark stays in the dark” so have some fun! Then for those Leather mavens it’s “LEATHER NIGHT” on Saturday, December 16th with $5 lockers for members in Chaps or Harness. And then it’s “COLLEGE NIGHT” on Saturday, December 23rd, with $5 lockers for those 18-25 years old. Also FREE tanning with a room or locker rental! They’re open 24/7 and is a private Gay health club and must have ID to enter: License, State ID, or Passport. Located at 1617 E. McNichols @ I-75. 10 Metra Magazine, Issue # 915
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BRIGGS DETROIT (313-656-4820), On Sunday, December 10th it’s their “DETROIT SANTA SPEEDO RUN” hosted by Briggs-Detroit and Greening of Detroit and open to men and women of all shapes and sizes. So, put on your skimpy suit, or Santa costumes for a one mile run through downtown starting and ending at Briggs. Meet up for drinks at noon, the run starts at 2pm. Every Sunday, until Sunday, December 31st it’s “GRIDIRON” Sundays also every Saturday until January 21st, 2018 “RED LIGHT” with DJ Tone. On Friday, December 29th, 2017 thru April 28th, 2018 it’s “MILK” with DJ Doug Roberts, the Milkman cometh giving us Vitamin D.
CLUB GOLD COAST & SIN in Detroit (313-366-6135), the Coasting Weekly schedule starting off with Sundays: is AMATEUR NIGHT come try out or just watch the new boys strut their stuff plus DJ Marquis with Old Skool Sundays. Mondays: Customer Appreciation Night, No Cover, FREE Pool $1 off well & domestic beer. Tuesdays: Cover only $2 - $2 off drink menu items. Wednesdays: Come Sing and Sin with Johnathan, with $5 Long Islands. Thursdays: its Throw back Thursdays, Throw back beats with DJ Intrigue and Throw Back drink prices. Fridays: FEEL GOOD FRIDAYS, you know what that means it’s party time with DJ Marquis plus "Freaky Fridays are Back" hosted by Crystal Harding and guests! Saturdays: Dance party with shot specials and DJ Intrigue. Open daily at 7pm, with Male dancers 7 days ESCAPE BOOKSTORE (313-336-6558), is open Mondays – Saturdays from 10am – until midnight noon until 10pm on Sundays with new selections of DVD’s and videos for rent or sale. continued on pg 14 12 Metra Magazine, Issue # 915
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GIGI’S (313-584-6525), presents Michigan’s biggest Holiday Toy drive, “The Annual TOY DRIVE” is going on now through December 20th. They’re accepting New Unwrapped Toys at Menjo’s & Gigi’s through Wednesday, December 20th. ALL Toys donated to the Wayne & Jackson Counties Abused Women’s Shelters. Wish everyone a Merry Christmas! HAYLOFT SALOON (313-581-8913), where friends gather, and all are welcome men, women, Trans, or bi. Celebrating diversity since 1980, open 7 days a week, 365 days a year from 2pm – 2am daily. They have sports, Music videos, and more with never a cover! MENJO’S (313-863-3934), on Saturday, December 9th its “Arabian Nights: Holiday Edition” hosted by Al Gamea. Then on Friday, December 15th its Menjo’s 44th Anniversary Celebration with Food, Fun and Booze and a special guest DJ. Sunday, December 17th from 3pm – 9pm “Christmas Customer Appreciation Party” hosted by Lew, Lee and Tim! With a Tea Dance, Full Buffet, Drink & Shop specials and a secret Santa action. Ferndale: SOHO (248-542-7646), is just a little, neighborhood bar right in the middle of Ferndale’s downtown district, good drinks and friendly clientele, stop in for a few cocktails or domestic beers.
Grand Rapids: The APARTMENT (616-451-0815), will have their “Holiday Specials” running all month long that is sure to please all the good little boys and girls. Join them on Christmas Eve when they’re open until 11:59pm! Also ring in the New Year at the Apartment on New Year’s Eve! 14 Metra Magazine, Issue # 915
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Lansing: SPIRAL (517-371-3221), Saturday, December 9th doors open at 9pm for “The UGLY CHRISTMAS SWEATER PARTY” a fundraiser for the Salus Center an LGBTQ Resource & Community Center. DJ Sizl and the Doll House will be your entertainment.
Pontiac: LIBERTY BAR (248-758-0771), has a new day “MONDAZE” where it’s Happy Hour ALL – NIGHT starting Monday, December 11th at 7pm – 2am. They also present “A Holiday Benefit” on Saturday, December 9th at 9:00pm with a Silent Auction, drink specials, a sexy Santa, Karaoke with DJ Chuck, with ALL proceeds going to “ALL ABOUT ANIMALS” . Food donations are now being accepted at the bar. Royal Oak: PRONTO’S (248-544-7900), will have some kind of Christmas theme going on over the holiday season. You’ll have to check in with the bar for more information, as of print time there wasn’t any info online! Traverse City: SIDETRAXX (231-935-1666), on Friday, December 8th from 11pm - 2am it’s a “Sagittarius Zodiac Show” hosted by The Bayside Bombshell’s Troupe and Sidetraxx Bar. It’s a party for all Sagittarius with a NEW Zodiac Varity show and FREE cover for all the birthday people. It’s a kick off for their Annual fundraiser for the Grand Traverse Women’s Resource Center, with performances by Ben Eaton, Charlie Champlayin also with special guests Nikki (Nitro) Chanute and Dee- Dee Chanute and our very own tiny tart Ms. Twiggy Pop as your emcee. continued on pg 18 16 Metra Magazine, Issue # 915
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Sunday, December 10th from 5pm – 9pm it’s a “Silent Auction and Holiday Potluck” hosted by the Bayside Bombshell’s and Sidetraxx. Sundays are Fundays! This event is to help local families in dire need with spectacular donations from local business, Pinups & Needles, Tee See Tee, The State Theatre, Cherry Republic, Phantasy Photography and many more. Coming events: Friday, December 15th “Bachelor & Bachelorettes Auction", come and bid on your dream date. Also on Saturday, December 16th it’s “CUSTOMER APPRECIATION PARTY” thanking all our customers for their continued support for the Greater Traverse City community at large.
...ILLINOIS Chicago: 2nd STORY (312-923-9536), is always Santa’s first stop when he’s in Chicago, that’s why he’s so jolly and where do you think he get’s that red nose and rosy cheeks from huh? After spending several hours hanging out at Second Story, drinking their strong cheap drinks, and playing with all those naughty boys and girls, I’m always jolly! TOUCHE (773-465-7400), has several events in December, so we’re starting off with just a few for this issue. On Friday, December 8th it’s “ALL CLUBS HOLIDAY PARTY” come party with all the Leather Clubs who call Touché’ their home bar. Also it’s “DECK THE BALLS 4” presented by the Chicago Leather Clubs to benefit for the Groceryland Pantry. Then on Saturday, December 9th, it’s “DUNGEON MASTER NIGHT” with a spanking demo at midnight for all those naughty boys. LEATHER64TEN (773-508-0900), Invites you to attend their “HOLIDAY PARTY” at the Leather64ten Shop in Chicago, 6410 N. Clark Street on Friday, December 15th from 6pm – 10pm with Hors D’ oeuvres, FREE Gift Bag for Attendees, Special Treats, and Giveaway Specials. That’s it for this issue! Our next deadline is Wednesday, December 13th, 2017 for our New Years Eve issue Wednesday, December 20th, 2017 and you can contact me at AuntieM4doro@aol.com! Email me your upcoming events today! 18 Metra Magazine, Issue # 915
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