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Cover & Content Photos by Viadorlov’s Collection “THANKSGIVING EVE” Wednesday, November 27th Biggest Drinking Night of the Year! FRIENDS OF DOROTHY..10 WHO’S DOIN’ WHAT, WHEN AND WHERE IN METRALAND! Compiled By Auntie M.
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Here we go again folks, right into the bowels of winter. But don’t go into hibernation yet, there are plenty of clubs and bars with many HOT events and drink specials available. On Wednesday, November 27th the night before “Thanksgiving Day” has always been a heavy drinking night for most bars and clubs as people get ready to attend their family gatherings, where food, football, and family are the topic of the day. And after the family outing, some clubs and bars that are open will be hosting their own “extended family” gatherings. So, be sure to have your copy of Metra Magazine handy so you can see who’s doing what or who in Metraland! …MICHIGAN Allen Park: BLOSSOMS (313-928-4688), be the hit with the family this holiday season and bring a centerpiece of rainbow, blue or deep red roses to the family dinner table. They also have other beautiful arrangements that will brighten up all your holiday tables this season. THUNDERBOWL LANES (313-928-4688), Pride night at the Arena come join in on Pride Night the 1st Thursday of each month bring friends or find a few new ones, Thursday, Dec 5th. 2019 & Thursday, Jan 2nd, 2020 form 7pm midnight. Only $10 entry fee includes, private room, private entrance, billiard room, unlimited bowl, shoe rental, drink specials, buffet, great music and a 250 ft video wall with all the popular music videos. So make it Pride Nights for the holidays, located at 4200 Allen Rd, Allen Park checkout their ad in this issue. For more information to book larger groups or “extended” family outings call Phil at 313-928-4688 ext 112 or Vicki at 313-928-4688 ext 111. Detroit: ADAMS APPLE (313-240-8482), coming up on Saturday, December 21st it’s their “Nightmare before Christmas Party” with a creepy costume contest. Watch Metra for more details! 10 Metra Magazine, Issue # 938
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BODY ZONE (313-366-9663), their December calendar of special events, on Wednesday, November 27th “Wet & Wild Wednesdays” will present their “THANKSGIVING EVE”. Then on Friday, December 6th it’s “SQUIRT” 20th Anniversary Party which brings us to their monthly schedule its “BOYS NIGHT” every Tuesday and Thursday with FREE lockers for members 30 & below. Room upgrades charged at full price. Then it’s “Wet & Wild” every Wednesdays with free lube. On Friday, November 22nd, December13th, and 27th it’s their famous “LIGHTS OUT” Party, what happens in the dark stays in the dark! Friday, December 20th it’s “CUMUNION” and enjoy a great release. On Tuesday, December 31st “BOYS NIGHT” will celebrates a “NEW YEARS 2020” Extravaganza! There you have it a whole month of delightful events to attend. BRIGGS DETROIT (313-656-4820), On Wednesday, November 27th it’s “Wishbone” their kick-off to the Holiday season! Every Thanksgiving Eve (the biggest drinking night of the year) they put out a tray of poppers and lube for the turkey. This year, they’re hoping to make Santa’s “Naughty List” by adding BFD dancers, $1 PBR’s and $1 Jagers, with no cover, 21 and over with ID required. Sunday, December 8th it’s the “4th Annual Detroit Santa Speedo Run” doors open at 11:00am, run at 2:00pm sharp. ESCAPE BOOKSTORE (313-336-6558), open Monday – Saturday from 10am – midnight, Sunday – noon until 10pm. They have DVD’s Videos for rent or sale, also magazines, aromas, for sale. Stop in and pick up a few stocking stuffers!
HAYLOFT SALOON (313-581-8913), hey, all you HOT Hairy hunks, and dudes who like hairy guys check out the “BEAR IT ALL, BEAR RUG PARTY” on Friday, Dec 13th with Best Hairy Chest & Legs Contest, starts at 8pm with HARD Cider Shots. MENJO’S COMPLEX, with Club SHAG, the EAGLE & the OLYMPUS Hall, (313863-3934), Wednesday, November 27th Thanksgiving Eve it’s their “Annual STUFFING Contest” with prize for the BEST STUFFED! Also its Thots & Prayers presents Continued on page 18 “STUFF’T”
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featuring Paulo Pacheco, Cindel, and DJ Jace at Olympus Hall. Thursday, November 28th from 3pm -7pm its “GIVINGTHANKS” with a FREE Thanksgiving Dinner open to the community in the Olympus Hall from 10pm - 5am. Friday, November 29th “MACHO CITY” in the Eagle. Saturday, November 30th “NIGHT OF 1000 QUEENS: The Holiday Toy Drive Edition” they’ll be accepting donations of new toys to benefit both the Women’s Abuse Shelters of Wayne and Jackson Counties. On December 6th & 7th it’s “The 12 KINKS of Christmas: RAPTURE” with your Master of Ceremonies Mr. Michigan Leather 2020: TIGER ONYX! MENJO’S will be celebrating their 46 Year Anniversary December 13th, 14th, & 15th, with a “Video Dance Party” hosted by Kourtney Castro with special guest DJ Timmy D plus special guest hot dancers and a very special guest Michigan’s Queen, the ICONIC Miss Nickki Stevens with $3.00 Long Islands and special $10.00 Red Cups sold for draft beer ALL NIGHT LONG. Saturday, December 14th its “NUTT: The Fluorescent Light Party” inside Club Shag opens at 10pm featuring creamy day glow shots, and fluorescent body painting by #THECHARLYMAGAZINE.Also on Saturday, December 14th it’s “The VIVA DIVA Holiday Revue EXTRAVAGANZA” starring Sonya Ross, Twila Starr, Denise Russell and former Miss Gay America: Jennifer Fox plus “AFTERTHOTS” with DJ Jace & Bentley James Late Night at the Eagle.On Saturday, December 21st its not any night it’s an “Arabian Night: the Holiday Edition” presented by AL GAMEA. On Sunday, December 22nd Menjo’s present “RAVEN DIVINE’S: Fantasy Showcase Birthday Edition” with special guest erotic dancer “SUKI LEE” from Dallas, Texas and show times are 11:45pm & 12:45pm with $2 shot specials, $3 Long Islands, $5 Margaritas, serving hot fresh pizza! So, there you have it a plethora of events for your enjoyment. Grand Rapids: The APARTMENT (616-451-0815), On Wednesday, November 27th it’s the “Busiest Bar Night of 2019” before you go to do your family stuff for Thanksgiving Day, come celebrate each other as we celebrate, there is no cover so that’s a plus! They’ll have special cocktail shooters on special, along with Jell-o shots will be making a return for this special event, lots of fun to partake in before the long day with the family. Continued on page 20
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Lansing: CLUB TABU (517-393-1159), now with a second location in Alpena, Michigan at 2643 US23 South (989-354-6708), with both located inside “Fantasies Unlimited” check ad for daily hours. Check out the stunning venue of Club Tabu at www.Club Tabu for more information. Pontiac: LIBERTY BAR & POUTINERIE, (248-758-0771), I was ill and couldn’t attend their huge “Grand RE-Opening Party” Be sure to check them out on Wednesday, November 27th for their “Thanksgiving Eve Celebration” with drinks and shot specials and a special guest performer Royal Oak: FIVE15 (248-515-2551), Wednesday, November 27th at 7pm Thanksgiving Eve “DRAG QUEEN TRIVIA” are you smarter than a drag queen? Hosted by: SABIN in association with Quizzo! Traverse City: SIDETRAXX (231-935-1666), on Friday, November 29th it’s “American Horror Story Burlesque” hosted by the Bayside Bombshell’s Burlesque Troupe and Sidetraxx Dance Bar. The Bombshells have summoned the ghosts, demons, freaks, and vampires, all for one chilling night of AHS favorites! Dive into the darkness with show time at 11pm. ...ILLINOIS Chicago: 2nd STORY (312-923-9536), if you need to get your holiday drunk on for Thanksgiving Eve, then get over to 2nd Story Bar they are the proven experts on drunkenness, believe me I know. TOUCHE (773-465-7400), Starting things off on Friday, November 22nd its “ONYX CLUB NIGHT” Saturday, November 23rd it’s “BEAR ALL” with local men, live music at 9pm. Sundays are “BEER BUST” with $1 beer specials all day and night. Mondays “EUCHRE NIGHT” come out and play from 7-10pm, Tuesdays are Hardcore Cruisin sponsored by Leather64ten anyone in leather gets$1 off drinks. Wednesdays are “Jockstrap Night” sponsored by Full Kit Gear show your jock for $1 off drinks free clothing checks. Thursday, November 28th “THANKSGIVING DAY” open at 8pm. Friday, November 29th “GLORY HOLE’D” you have to experiences it. On Saturday, November 30th “RIPE PARTY” dim lights, deep beats, go-go dudes and DJ Hairy T. Wednesday, December 11th a special “FULL MOON” Jockstrap Night with a shoot the Moon contest. Friday, December 6th CD4 Social at 8pm and M.A.F.I.A. club night starts at 10pm. Saturday, December 7th “Night of a 1,000 Santa’s: BEAR NIGHT”. Friday, December 13th “Leather Women’s Social” 8pm and Club Holiday Party & Deck the Balls. Watch for more events in next issue. LEATHER64TEN (773-508-0900), “Let’s Talk Inches” any style custom made harness for men and women made by skilled leather artisans, plus every Sunday until December 23rd “SINglet Sundays” in the hole at Jackhammers. That’s it for this issue! Our next deadline is Wednesday, Dec 11th, 2019 for our Christmas, and New Year Eve Holiday issue on Wednesday, Dec 18th 2019 distribution and you can contact me at AuntieM4doro@aol.com! Email me your upcoming events today! 20 Metra Magazine, Issue # 938
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