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Welcome to 2020! Except for a couple snowstorms here in Metraland, it’s been milder than most winters so far! So, let’s not waste too much time on the small stuff, and get right into who is doing what in Metraland. Are you ready for some football? Yes, after fifty years the Kansas City Chiefs will meet the San Francisco 49ers in SUPER BOWL LIV on Sunday, February 2nd. It will be fun to watch that “cutie” QB Patrick Mahomes of the Kansas City Chiefs struttin’ his stuff on the field with all those big beefy manly men, and handsome QB for the San Francisco 49ers, Jimmy Garoppolo do battle on the gridiron. Some clubs are making it a Sunday (Indoor) Tailgate party, with drink specials, and snacks. Then on Friday, February 14th its Valentine’s Day, get sweets for your sweetie, make it a romantic and fun filled day and night. Also on Tuesday, February 25th it’s Mardi Gras or “Fat Tuesday” Paczki Day. So there are plenty of parties and fun things to do in February, get out and get some! …MICHIGAN Allen Park: BLOSSOMS (313-389-5900), for all your floral needs, Valentine’s Day is coming up on February 14th, and what better way to show your sweetie how much you care with an arrangement form the “Rainbow Roses” people, they have many other arrangements that are inexpensive and really beautiful. They also delivery in the Metro-Detroit area, do you want a special arrangement for a Mardi Gras party; their creative staff will style something with a Mardi Gras theme. Give them a call, and they’ll wipe up something for you! Detroit: ADAMS APPLE (313-240-8482), on Sunday, February 2nd from 2pm – 2am it’s “SUPERBOWL LIV/BIRTHDAY BASH” watch the Super Bowl on all their TV’s, FREE FOOD, NO COVER, and celebrating Mitch’s Birthday with J-Lo & Da-Ho Spectacular Halftime show! This is the Party of Parties! Friday, February 7th from 8am – 2am “6th ANNIVERSARY PARTY” come enjoy a night of FUN, drinks, food, laughs and more continued memories. 8 Metra Magazine, Issue # 940
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As they show their appreciation for your loyal patronage and support. On Friday, February 14th it is their “Valentine’s Dress Me Down: You Slay Me Ugly Sweater Party” from 7pm 2am where you can create or purchase a sweater with any slogan or saying, for Valentine’s Sweater Contest with prizes. BODY ZONE (313-366-9663), their February events are all planned out. Starting things off with Tuesdays & Thursdays are “BOYS NIGHT” with FREE lockers for members under 30. Then every Wednesdays it’s “WET & WILD” with FREE lube. On Sunday, February 2nd it’s a “SUPER BOWL LIV” Party, game starts at 6:30pm with snacks provided. Friday, February 14th it’s their Valentine’s “LIGHTS OUT” Night and what happens in the dark stays in the dark, also a “Lights Out” on Friday, February 28th. “CUMUNION” is Friday, February 21st where guys from all over the country cum together to party. Also Body Zone Detroit presents “BEARS at the BATHS” on Sunday, February 29th come bring your furry friends and join them at 4:00pm, a buffet provided. Must have a government issued photo ID required for entry 18+ welcome. They’re located at 1617 East McNichols in Detroit at I-75. ESCAPE BOOKSTORE (313-336-6558), open Mondays – Saturdays 10am – midnight, Sundays from noon -10pm.They have videos and DVD’s for rent or sale, books, and other adult novelties. Stop in and check them out!
HAYLOFT SALOON (313-581-8913), come and join all the guys for “MR. HAYLOFT LEATHER BEAR: 2020” with Christopher Petrat: Mr. Hayloft Leather Bear 2019 with a Meet & Greet on Friday, March 27th at 8pm and the “Mr. Hayloft Leather Bear Contest” on Saturday, March 28th at 10pm with over $1,000 cash prizes. Mr. Hayloft Leather Bear is a feeder contest for Mr. Michigan Leather 2021. MENJO’S COMPLEX (313-863-3934), with Club Shag, the Eagle, and Olympus Theatre/Hall, LGBT-Detroit Presents “COLD AS HELL” on Friday, February 31st and Saturday, February1st hosted by and featuring the current reigning, Mr. IML: Jack Thompson also IRONMAN ONYX: Al J Davis. Then Sunday, February 2nd: Super Bowl LIV, its “SAFETY 1ST DATING APP” a class featuring our special guest speakers including representatives from our local police and mental health profession. This is an 18+ and up with no cover, and presented by Tim M. Zazo and ICON - Detroit. 10 Metra Magazine, Issue # 940
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On Saturday, February 8th its “GIRL SCOUT Cookie: Sash Bash” create your own sensational sash (glitter, glue, and rhinestones provided, Girl Scout cookie themed cocktails. Compete with your creative sash on our runway and win cash. Saturday, February 15th at Olympus Hall is “LIQUID” Dancehall and over at the Eagle its “LOOSEN UP” with Jeffery Sfire. Also at the Eagle Saturday, February 22nd ONYX & ICON - Detroit presents a “MARDI GRAS” themed Anniversary Bash. And at Olympus Hall from10pm - 5am Thots & Prayers presents “H2O Festival Pre-Party: Puerto Vallarta” with Joe Gauthreaux Kardona and DJ Jace. For more info H2OFESTIVAL.COM Ferndale: SOHO (248-542-7646), is your little neighborhood bar right in the heart of fashionable Ferndale, with different drinks specials on a daily bases. If you want a nice easy atmosphere with friendly people stop in and have a few libations! Grand Rapids: The APARTMENT (616-451-0815), Sunday, February 2nd its “SUPER BOWL LIV: 2020” from 6pm – 9:30pm, come watch the game and the best halftime show every with Shakira & Jennifer Lopez. They have pizza and some awesome drink specials. Then Sunday, February 9th come watch the “92nd Academy Awards” honoring the best films of 2019, they’ll have many drink specials available. Friday, February 14th, it’s Valentine’s Day from 2pm – 2am. Come celebrate the gift of love to each other and throughout the year, with drink specials. Tuesday, March 17th from 2pm – 2am it’s “St. Patrick’s Day Party: 2020" another year to look forward to Guinness, Irish whiskey, and some magical shenanigans with ton’s of drink specials all day and night long! Hazel Park: SNS TAX SERVICE (248-632-1000), It’s that time of year again, and it’s approaching fast so call NOW to schedule your appointment, they’ll get you your best return! You can get a refund advances $500 -$6,000. They are located at 23308 John R Rd in Hazel Park. You can FAX: 248-632-1033 or SNSTAXSERVICES@ GMAIL.COM! Lansing: CLUB TABU – Lansing: (517-393-1159), location at 3208 S. MLK Blvd is open Mon. – Thurs: 10am –midnight, Fri. – Sat: 10am - 4am, Sun: 10am – midnight. And “New” location Alpena: (989-354-6708), 2643 US23 South, Mon. – Sat: 10am – 8pm (hours to expand soon) Sun: Noon - 7pm, are Alternative Lounges both located inside Fantasies Unlimited. For more information www.Club Tabu SPIRAL (517-371-3221), on Friday, February 7th, 2020 – 10pm – 2am its “AGE OF AQUARIUS: (J. Smoove’s Birthday)” Dress code: Stylish, Classy, and Attractive, hosted by J. Money and music by DJ Butcher don’t miss this one. Royal Oak: PRONTO’S (248-544-7900), check out “KARAOKE TUESDAYS” at 9pm with Mikey Champagne, and $5 margaritas, $5 all Stoli vodkas, and $5 for 3 tacos! Stop in and have a few cocktails and sing or listen to an eclectic group of people try their voices out! FIVE15 (248-515-2551), Wednesday, February 12th its “Sip, Swish, & Stroke: Valentines Edition” let your creative juices flow with instructor Peaches LeFleur takes you through the process to bring your art to canvas the theme is “Swan Lake” all supplies are provided. Get tickets https/five15.net/reservations/events/2883. On Saturday, March 21st, 2020 from 7pm – 9pm its “NEW 12 Drags Show” celebrate the movies in style as an all star cast performs. Doors open 6:00pm, arrive early to get the best seats and have some cocktails before the show continued on pg 18 starts. 16 Metra Magazine, Issue # 940
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Pontiac: LIBERTY BAR (248-758-0771), is now offering Sunday BRUNCH every Sunday from 10:00 am – 3:00pm with Waffle Bowls, Skillets, Avocado Toast, Banana Bread Pancakes, and “Almost” Bottomless Mimosas & Bloody Mary’s.They will close after brunch and reopen at 7pm -12am with show tunes. Liberty is for Lovers on Friday, February 14th from 6:00pm – 2:00am Valentine’s Day Dinner for Two for $50 includes Poutine, Dessert, also a Bottle of Champagne! There daily hours are Monday – Friday 11am – 2am, Saturdays 6pm – 2am and Sundays 10am – 3pm for Brunch and then 7pm – 12am. They located at 85 N. Saginaw, Pontiac Mi. 48342! Liberty Bar & Poutinerie will be hosting Dinner & Dance lessons by Xanadu Spa with swing lesson of the 80’s music, on Sunday, February 23rd at 6pm for more information contact: Libertybardinnerdance.bownpapertickets.com or xanaduspa@me.com! Shelby Township: C. ALLEN JEWELRY (248-651-2500), if you are planning on making this Valentine’s Day, Friday, February 14th a special occasion and make your relationship official C. Allen Jewelry has great wedding bands, friendship, and partnership rings for you to choose from. Just ask for Cameron A. Byford to help you in your purchase. They’re located at 55055 Shelby Rd. Or you can contact them for more info callanfinejewelry@att.net or callenfinejewelry.com! Traverse City: SIDETRAXX (231-935-1666), present Sunday, February 2nd: from 5pm – 11pm “Super Bowl LIV: 2020” with a Chili Cook-off and Potluck and hosted by Sidetraxx Dance Bar and Northern Michigan People’s Pride, plus $3.00 Long Islands and Bloody Marys. ...ILLINOIS Chicago: 2nd STORY (312-923-9536), ok, they have the Super Bowl LIV, on Sunday, February 2nd with super duper drinks for you. Valentine’s Day on Friday, February 14th continued on pg 20 18 Metra Magazine, Issue # 940
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Gras Party on “Fat Tuesday” Tuesday, 25th: Paczki Day with drink specials, beads, prizes. For all events check their website at ToucheChicago.com! LEATHER64TEN (773-508-0900), SAVE THE DATE March 12th – 15th, for TOUCHE (773-465-7400), this weekend “MR. LEATHER64TEN:2020” a weekon Friday, January 31st its “ONYX CLUB end of leather, rubber, fetish, and kink, you NIGHT” with club room opening at 10pm, don’t want to miss this! and leather attire always a plus. Saturday, February 1st it’s “BEAR NIGHT” with hot hairy men to maul over or get mauled, Well, that’s it for this issue! Our and the Club room opens at 10pm. Sunday, February 2nd its “SUPERBOWL next deadline is Wednesday, FebLIV BEER BUST” $1 Bud & Bud Light ruary 19th, 2020 for our Wednesdrafts and sodas, the club room opens at day, February 26th, 2020 for our 6pm and every Sunday is “Beer Bust SunMarch issue; you can contact me days”. Mondays are “EUCHRE NIGHT” come and play from 7-10pm and sports on at AuntieM4doro@aol.com! their screens; with the club room open at Email me your upcoming events 10pm. Tuesdays are “HARDCORE today! CRUISIN’” sponsored by Leather64ten, those in leather get $1 off drinks, no cell phones/wifi. Wednesdays are “Jockstrap Nights” sponsored by Full Kit Gear show your jock for $1 off drinks, free clothing check available. Thursdays it’s "Throwback Thursday" with 70’s & 80’s music and porn video by Bijou Video. Friday, February 7th its M.A.F.I.A. Club Night, on Saturday, February 8th “Dungeon Master Night” with S&M demos at midnight. They also have a couple of special events coming, Presidents Day Weekend from February 14th - 16th, kicking off Presidents Day weekend on the 14th with WTNB Leather/Kink Social at 8pm, and their Cowboy Round-Up with a Sweet Hearts Valentine’s Party, with a BEER BUST on Sunday. And Mardi Gras 2020 Party weekend from February 21st - 25th, with their kick off on Friday, 21st, with a Mardi Gras “RIPE PARTY” on Saturday the 22nd. And a Grand Finale Mardi
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