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Photo by: Phil Montrosso Model: Roberto FRIENDS OF DOROTHY..14 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, folks it’s a brand new year, and promises to bring about some exciting changes. We’ve lived through bad times and good times in the past, and we’re strong enough to handle whatever the future has in store. So let’s see what’s happening around the bars and clubs in Metraland. …MICHIGAN Our friends Murray & Peter present direct from Australia “THE NAKED MAGICIANS” sleeves up, pants down, 18+ only! They’ll be performing in Grand Rapids on Wednesday, February 15th, 20 MONROE LIVE, at 11 Ottawa Ave. NW in Grand Rapids. And then they’ll be in Detroit on Thursday, February 16th, at the FILLMORE, 2115 Woodward Ave. Tickets on sale NOW, VIP Meet & Greet tickets also available! Coming direct from New York, Murray & Peter present “SEX TIPS for Straight Women from a GAY MAN” an uproariously funny series of interactive demonstrations, March 7th – 12th at the CITY THEATRE @ HOCKEYTOWN 2301 Woodward Ave. Tickets on sale now at ticketmaster 800745-3000 or Facebook, Twitter, Instagram @ mppresent. This is a show that you want to take all your straight girlfriend and couple to as a group! 12 Metra Magazine, Issue # 896
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Ann Arbor: NECTO (734-994-5436), PrideFriday, Friday, February 10th, 2017 presents...“JINKX MONSOON” hosted by Chanel Hunter & Jadein Black with DJ Jace & DJ DigiMARK. The 1st show is at 9:45 with an Encore performance at midnight, also with a Meet and Greet after the Encore. Doors open at 9pm and 18+ are welcome. NO COVER before 10pm, no cover with College ID before 11pm. There is a $5 cover for 21+ and $10 for 18-20 after 11pm, for more info contact: info@thenecto.com or call the club! Detroit: ADAMS APPLE (313-240-8482) will have a “SUPER BOWL 51” Party, with all their screens on the big game, kickoff party will be at 5:30pm. They were voted the best Karaoke Bar for 2015 & 2016. Open seven days, free munchies, never a cover, and limited free parking. Also on Mondays & Tuesdays drinks with Simon. Wednesdays & Thursdays with your “fav” drink slinger Jodi, Fridays Karaoke, music & videos with KJ Karen and bartender Chili at 9pm. Saturdays you have bartender James! So, stop in any day or night and enjoy some libations with all your friends. CLUB GOLD COAST & SIN in Detroit (313-366-6135), present on Saturday, February 11th, “TRAFFIC LIGHT PARTY” come and meet your future Ex with DJ Intrigue and the Dancers. FREE before 11pm for those wearing Red, Yellow or Green! Red is Taken, sorry boys, Yellow is maybe, try me and Green is Single, let’s mingle! Open daily at 7pm with Exotic Male Dancers at 9pm. Male Dancers 7 Nights a week!
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BODY ZONE (313-366-9663), will have their “COLLEGE NIGHT” on Saturday, January 28th with $5 lockers for those 18-25 yrs old! Then it’s their infamous “BLACK OUT PARTY” on Friday, February 10th. What happens in the dark stays in the dark! And then on Saturday, February 18th: it’s their “LEATHER NIGHT” for those who enjoy the leather scene with $5 lockers for members in Chaps / Harness! Open 24/7 Private Gay Health Club you must have a pictured ID to enter, Drivers License, State ID or a Passport! Located at 1617 E. McNichols @ I-75 in Detroit! 24 HOUR VIDEO (313-271-1100), they’re open Mondays – Thursdays from 4pm-3am, Saturdays from 1pm-2am, Sundays from 1pm-2am. It’s more than a video store, with a wide variety of DVD’s, adult toys, aromas and novelties! HAYLOFT SALOON (313-581-8913), “WHERE MEN MEET MEN” on Saturday, January 28th it’s Detroit’s ALL inclusive Fetish Party, what makes you “SQUEAL”! Live demonstrations with Detroit Bondage Club, Cigar Party on the patio, with the Hanky code encouraged! On Sunday, February 5th they’re looking for some Tight Ends and Wide Receivers for their “SUPERBOWL PARTY” Pre-game party and happy hour with a 2pm kick-off, snacks, a half time show and Jock Strap contest. Open 2pm-2am everyday! Happy Hour is 2pm -9pm everyday and located at 8070 Greenfield Rd. in Detroit. GIGI’S (313-584-6525), on Sunday, February 5th, its Nickki Steven’s Annual “SUPERBOWL PARTY” the biggest and gayest party in Detroit, you don’t have to like football to have a great time at this party! Huge 14’ x 9’ viewing screen, surround sound, giant half-time buffet, Super duper raffle with prizes, hundreds of give-a-ways, and Mom’s “Super” game and much more! Party starts at 4pm-10pm / $5 Cover. Limited reservations will be held until 5pm. continued on page 18
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continued on page 20 Ferndale: COMO’S (248-548-5005), stop in and enjoy their new renovations and menu selections, also watch all the sports games on their big screen TV’s have a bite and a few drinks! Grand Rapids: The APARTMENT (616-451-0815), look for February events in our next issue! Pontiac: LIBERTY BAR (248-758-0771), will have a “SUPER BOWL FOOTBALL PARTY” on Sunday, February 5th come and join them with food and drink specials. On Friday, February 10th & Saturday, February 11th it’s here, “MR. LIBERTY LEATHER CONTEST” all the Leather Men / Women will be there, remember six Mr. Liberty Leather men have won Mr. Michigan Leather in a row from 2012-2017 and have gone on to compete in IML in Chicago with one winning IML They also have a great weekly lineup of events, on SUNDAYS: Brunch 12-2 starting at 9pm party with the Boys of Liberty. MONDAYS: Drinks specials with Jake. TUESDAYS: Euchre hosted by Tom & Andrew. WEDNESDAYS: it’s their Gayme Night with Adam. THURSDAYS: Karaoke with Vince. Always something going on at the Liberty Bar! Traverse City: SIDETRAXX (231-935-1666), come and join them on Friday, February 3rd its “AQUARIUS ZODIAC REVUE” all you Aquarians they’re have a night all about YOU! With a all new “ZODIAC VARIETY SHOW” with performances by Billie Blaze, Charlie Champlayin, and Twiggy Pop with special guests Rico DiMaggio and the man-tastic Mr. Ben Eaton as our emcee for the evening and no cover for you Aquarians that night! 18 Metra Magazine, Issue # 896
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continued from page 20 On Sunday, February 5th it’s their “SUPERBOWL PARTY 2017” with a Chili Cook-off and Potluck; bring your favorite dish to pass! Free Pool and Darts ALL night and don’t forget their $3.00 Long Islands and Bloody Mary’s. Then on Friday, February 17th: The Bayside Bombshell’s Burlesque ALL New Revue of “MOULIN ROUGE”! Warren: TAXLAND USA (586-806-2011), where you can get up to $1,000 within 24 hours, they have rapid refunds, all business files welcome and maximum refunds, if you’re self employed, and no problems. And with a special bonus offer send a friend you’ll get $50, send in 15 people and win a 55" TV. Call for appointment today! ...ILLINOIS Chicago: 2nd STORY (312-923-9536), if you want to beat the winter blues, the blahs, or your boyfriend/girlfriend come and have some of their strong cheap drinks and brewski’s you’ll get a free attitude adjustment instantaneity! The guys there always lift my shirts up, oops, I mean spirits up! That’s it for this issue! Our next deadline is Wednesday, February 1st. 2017 for our Wednesday, February 8th 2017 issue, and you can contact me at AuntieM4doro@aol.com! Email me your upcoming events today!
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