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OUT FLASHING’.......14 FRIENDS OF DOROTHY..15 WHO’S DOIN’ WHAT, WHEN AND WHERE IN METRALAND! Compiled By Auntie M.
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Friends of DOROTHY
Metra's calendar of EVENTS, that lets you know where all the HOT spots are!
By Auntie M4Doro@ aol.com
Well, it’s that time again International Mister Leather (IML) which is held in Chicago every May since 1979, and for those in the Leather Community this event is a must attend. The contestants in the IML Contest must have won a preliminary Leather contest. Mr. Michigan Leather 2016: Brian Mailley who was Mr. Liberty Bar Leather 2015 and Mr. ICON Detroit Leather 2016: Jason Black who won the title at Menjo’s will be competing with other Michigan winners for the coveted title of Mr. International Leather of 2016. Let’s see what else is happening in and around Metraland. …MICHIGAN Ann Arbor: NECTO (734-994-5436), Pride Friday presents “KIM CHI” on Friday, May 20th hosted by Chanel Hunter & Jadein Black! Coming up on Friday, June 10th it’s “ADORE DELANO” with The Official MOTOR CITY PRIDE 2016 PRE PARTY hosted by Chanel Hunter & Jadein Black and the PRIDE CREW with DJ Jace & DJ DigiMARK. The 1st show is at 9:45pm with an Encore Performance at Midnight. Meet and Greet after the Encore. Doors open at 9pm, 18+ welcome, no cover before 10pm, and no cover with College ID before 11pm. $5 for 21+ and $8 for 18-20 after 11pm , for more info contact: info@thenecto.com. Detroit: ADAMS APPLE (313-240-8482), voted Best Karaoke Bar of 2015. On Sundays it’s bartender Timmy serving you. Then Mondays & Tuesdays with bartender Simon! And Wednesdays & Thursdays: Jodi will be slinging drinks. Fridays: Karaoke, Music & Videos with KJ Karen and bartender Chili at 9pm. Saturdays it’s James bartending and Never a Cover and FREE Parking. continued on pg 17
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clothes check available 9pm-2am. Then on Saturday, May 28th it’s “SQUEAL” with live demonstrations with Detroit Bondage Club from 9pm-2am. Sunday, May 29th “BBQ PARTY” the summer BBQ Kick-Off Party on the Patio, you can bring your favorite Summer Dish to pass from 2pm-9pm.
BODY ZONE (313-366-9663), has some great fun events planned for you, on Saturday, May 21st “LEATHER NIGHT” with $5 lockers for members in Chaps or Harness! Following that on Saturday, May 28th it’s “COLLEGE NIGHT” with $5 lockers for members 18-25. And then on Friday, June 10th it’s the infamous “BLACK OUT” Party! They’re open 24/7 with FREE Tanning with a room or locker rental. And they also have Wild Wednesdays with FREE LUBE with the purchase of a room or locker rental! Located at 1617 E. McNichols @ I-75 in Detroit. It’s a PRIVATE GAY Health Club and you have to have proper ID to enter: Drivers License, State ID, or a Passport! CLUB GOLD COAST & SIN in Detroit (313366-6135), has their SERVICE INDUSTRY NIGHT: MONDAYS it’s your night; let us serve you with $4 Martinis, Weekly Shot Specials, FREE entry ALL NIGHT with FREE Pool. “FREAKY FRIDAYS” featuring DJ Marquis and hosted by Crystal Harding show times: 11:45pm & 12:45am. They have Male Dancers 7 Days a Week, open daily at 7pm with Exotic Male Dancers at 9pm. HAYLOFT SALOON (313-581-8913), on Saturday, May 21st it’s a “PANTLESS PARTY”
MENJO’S (313-863-3934), has some interesting events coming up, on Saturday, May 21st presented by Jamal Duronio, “PAWS & CLAWS” a benefit for animals in local greater metro Detroit Animal Shelters. There will be a 50/50 raffle, auction, plus sexy models in Andrew Christian jocks and underwear. Then on Wednesday, May 25th at 8:00pm it’s the 2nd Annual International Vinyl Party with a plethora of local, out-of-state, and International DJ’s. Friday, May27th it’s “FIT SOUND: DETROIT” is Detroit’s Underground sound, only at Menjo’s Complex “WILD” Party! Saturday, May 28th “CLUB TOILET: MOVEMENTS” the biggest and best After-Party will return from NYC! Sunday, May 29th a One Night Stand with “BRUCE VILANCH” Gay Icon in the Olympus Theater ($40.00 price includes two well drinks or domestic beers) with a 4pm and an 8pm shows. VIP Meet and Greet also available with tickets at www.showtix4u.com or at Menjo’s Complex. Then on Friday, June 3rd its Fran’s “WOUNDED WARRORS” a Benefit for Wounded Warriors Project honoring all our Wounded Warriors featuring Men of the Armed Services with Men of Icon Detroit & the Men of Arabian Nights! 24 HOUR VIDEO (313-271-1100), if you actually cut the 24 Hour Video ads out of Metra Magazine and take it into 24 Hour video, you’ll receive 60% off any DVD that is priced over 10 bucks; this offer is good through June 15th. SOZIAL MEDIA’Z (313-595-6763), presents their “CARD NIGHT & KARAOKE” Each & Every Thursday at MAE”S Sound Stage. Happy Hour specials, $2 Lamb chops until 10pm. Music, Food, and Drinks. They also have Hookah’s Available. Douglas: DUNES RESORT (269-857-1401), on June 3rd 5 th Mimi Gonzalez presents “GO GIRL: SAUGATUCK” with Go-Go Girls, Detroit DJ, and a Chicago DJ, Dancing, Comedy, and Music! Celebrating 35 years as the Largest Midwest Premier Gay Resort! Continued on page 19 Metra Magazine, Issue # 883 17
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Ferndale: SOHO (248-542-7646), in the heart of the “coolest” suburb in Michigan, They have Karaoke every Sunday night, and the sidewalk patio is open. For you early birds who are attending this year’s
Grand Rapids: THE APARTMENT (616-451-0815), on Sunday, May 22nd: Billboard Music Awards and Sundays are Fundays, build your own Bloody Mary Bar from 2pm-6pm, $3.00 22oz PBR cans and $3.25 Stoli open to close. Friday, May 27th: Fundraiser for HQ Homeless Youth Center from 5-8pm and complimentary appetizers and happy hour pricing! Friday and Saturday with happy hour till 9pm and is the place where friends meet and new ones are made! Spend your weekends with them. Inkster: INFERNO (734-729-0345), has their Happy Hour from 7-9pm daily. They also have a great weekly line-up on Wednesdays: POOL Tournament & Movie Night! Thursdays: Karaoke Night – A New Event, Fridays: It’s Showtime- rotating events, Saturdays: Fabulous Drag Shows with Sapphire Dee-Lite starting at 10:30pm with many guest performers. Sundays: Dance Party with FREE Games! They also have some special Events: Friday, May 20th – “GLOW PARTY”, Saturday May 21st – “Ladies of Rock”, and then on Saturday 28th – “Disney Drag”! See Facebook for our latest events. They are located at 1641 Middlebelt Rd, Inkster, Mi. for reservations call the bar! Lansing: SPIRAL (517-371-3221), will have a Double Crowning Event on Sunday, June 5th the “MR. SPIRAL & MS. AMATEUR SPIRAL” Pageant 2016-17. Performances by Mr. Spiral 2015-16 Ryder Knightly, Ms Amateur Spiral 2015-16 Analya Le’beel Crespo and Ms. PRO-Spiral SABIN. Doors open at 6pm, and the pageant at 8pm, with 18+ welcome! For more information contact Trell Jackson: Delicious for details. Continued on pg 21 Metra Magazine, Issue # 883 19
Pontiac: LIBERTY BAR (248-758-0771), presents an evening at the “MOULIN ROUGE” on Saturday, May 21st at 9:00pm. A benefit for THREE Local Animal Rescue Organizations: “No Place like Home Rescue of Michigan”, “PAWS for Help”, and another! There will be a Silent Auction, 50/50 raffle, drink specials and Karaoke with DJ Chuck! Pet food donations now being accepted at the bar! Then on Saturday, May 28th it’s a “BLACK OUT” Party! What happens in the dark stays in the dark! On Memorial Day, Monday, May 30th Liberty will open at 7PM. They have a daily schedule starting things off Tuesday’s – EUCHRE, Wednesday’s – GAME NIGHT with Adams, Thursday’s – KARAOKE with Vince. Sunday’s is $7 Brunch from 12-2 with Adam and the STUD Sunday’s with DJ Chuck at 9:00pm! Royal Oak: FIVE15 (248-515-2551), presents in association with “WORLD AIDS DAY DETROIT” & GEARED FOR LIFE” also presents on Saturday, June 11th: “MOTORBALL” at St. Andrews Hall with special guest Mega Star Rocco Steele the designer and CEO 10 / Seven Underwear! Also hosts of other DJ’s see their ad for details of the DJ’s. Tickets are on Sale Now @ Motoball.org 18+ welcome and doors open at 9pm! Traverse City: SIDETRAXX (231-935-1666), that up-north hotspot and those Bayside Bombshells presents, “NERDGASM” a Burlesque show on Friday, May 27th with the entire house cast. It’s a kick-off for COMIC CON weekend with DJ Mike King spinning. MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND, May 27-29 it’s a “WHITE PARTY: 2016” with Nerdgasm Show on Friday, with DJ Mike King, Saturday dance party also with DJ Mike King. Then on Sunday it’s a Memorial Day BBQ with FREE Pool and Darts. A great weekend to get away and enjoy our beautiful Michigan landscapes! Warren: KELLY’S SPORTS BAR & GRILL (586-757-1250), on Wednesday’s it’s their “LGBT NIGHT” with FREE Pool and FREE Juke Box from 9-close also with $2 domestic Pints and $5 Bomb shots ALL NIGHT! Every Thursday its “TEAM TRIVIA” starts at 8:00pm. Coming Wednesday, June 8th they’re having a MOTOR CITY PRE-PRIDE BASH, with DJ Jimmy from 10pm-2am. Stop in anytime for food, fun, and drinks. DISCOUNT EXPRESS (586-467-2858), has your entire favorite brand named products for a fraction of the cost of all other discount stores. They also sell flash frozen chicken, beef, pork and seafood items. So, save money and do your shopping with them, its gay owned and operated and located at 4388 E. 9 Mile Rd in Warren.
...ILLINOIS Chicago: 2nd STORY (312-923-9536), a downtown Chicago party bar with great strong cheap drinks and fun people. Just blocks from shopping and downtown. TOUCHE (773-465-7400), Chicago’s Premiere Leather Bar has special events and daily specials check their website for more information! That’s it for this issue! Our next deadline is Wed., May 25th, 2016 for our Wed., June 1st, 2016 issue you can reach me at AuntieM4doro@aol.com! Email me your upcoming events today!
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