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Metra's calendar of EVENTS, that lets you know where all the HOT spots are! By: AuntieM4Doro@aol.com
It’s spring, a little chilly but it’s finally here! And soon there will be Big Baskets and Bonnets contest, chocolate bunnies, and everyone favorite’s peeps! As the weather continues to improve those bars and clubs with patios will begin to open, at your favorite watering holes! Let’s see who’s doing what in Metraland. …MICHIGAN Ann Arbor: NECTO (734-994-5436), will present “BOYLESQUE TUCKED” on Sunday, April 5th with Chane Hunter, Jadein Black, Thrustin B Ieber, and Ani Briated. Doors open at 9pm, 18 and over welcome. Then on Friday, April 10th, DRAGSTER presents “MISS FAME” with Boylesque’s Chanel Hunter and Jadein Black with DJ Jace, DVJ Mark & Jason Michael.1st show 9:30pm and a encore performance by Miss Fame at 12am with a Meet & Greet after! Detroit: ADAMS APPLE (313-240-8482), always a fun place to party, Mondays & Tuesdays with James, Wednesdays & Thursdays with Jodi, Fridays with Chili & KJ Karen, and Saturdays with Mikey, Sundays Fundays so come meet the family any day of the week! Open 7 days! BODY ZONE (313-366-9663), coming up on Saturday, March 28th its “COLLEGE NIGHT” with $5 lockers for members 18-25, Then on Friday, April 10th it’s the “BLACK OUT PARTY” you know how much fun they are! And coming Saturday April 18th its “LEATHER NIGHT”
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with $5 for members in Chaps or Harness! Open 24/7 with FREE Tanning Sunday - Thursday with purchase of a locker or room! Wild Wednesdays FREE LUBE with the purchase of locker or room! Private Gay Health Club and must have proper ID (drivers license, state ID or a Passport) to enter!
CLUB GOLD COAST / SIN in Detroit (313-366-6135), has a weekly lineup that can’t be beat, starting off on Sundays: AMATEUR NIGHTS with DJ Marquis, Mondays: INDUSTRY NIGHT no cover, free pool, and $3 Well & Domestic Beer. Tuesday: $2 TWOSDAY $2 cover, $2 well & domestics until 11pm, $2 shot specials with DJ Intrigue, Wednesdays: KARAOKE IN SIN with $5 Long Islands. Thursday: DJ John Cruz, shot specials, and Giveaways. Freaky Fridays with DJ John Cruz, Laydee Intrigue and Crystal Harding with shows at 11:45, 12:45 also “Shake Your Ass Contest”, $$ Prize. And Saturdays: DANCE PARTY with DJ Intrigue & DJ Marquis. They have Male Dancers 7 days a week! GIGI’S (313-584-6525), on Mondays its “COLLEGE NIGHT” with your hosts Nickki Stevens, DJ Chico, and the boyz! Anyone with a college ID gets in FREE before 11pm. Fridays is “F#%K YOU FRIDAYS” with DeAngela Shannon, Sabin and DJ Chico with all the boyz! There is a $2.00 cover before 11pm and $5 after! HAYLOFT SALOON (313-581-8913), coming up on Saturday, March 28th from 9pm – 2am its “SQUEAL” featuring Fetish Underwear, Detroit’s ALL inclusive Fetish Party! Live Demonstrations with The Detroit Bondage Club & Cigar Party on The Patio! Then on Saturday, April 4th from 9pm-2am it’s “OH! CANADA! The Canadian Invasion Party” Welcoming multiple groups and guest from Windsor and Essex with a “BIG BASKET” Contest! And Canadian beers on specials ALL NIGHT! MENJO’S (313-863-3934), on Saturday, March 28th it’s the 1 Year Anniversary of “WET” Jockey Shorts contest with The Michigan Panthers and Out-For-Kicks hosted by Iconic LADT “T” TEMPEST with special guest DeAngela “SHOW” Shannon! Continued on page 23 Metra Magazine, Issue # 856 21
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Tuesday, March 31st from 6pm-10pm it’s “ART ART, WINE, and DRAG 5” come enjoy and ART purchase Art from Local Artist plus FREE wine tasting courtesy of PRP Wine International hosted by Lauren Jacobs, this is a benefit for MAC! Friday, April 3rd Lauren Jacob’s will present “DRAG Factor”. Saturday, April 4th it’s “FIERCE HOT MESS” party with DJ K. Hand! Also in Olympus Hall it’s SILENCE SHOOT a charity party with DJ Jay! Stand against bullying and suicide. Then it’s “BITCH BRUNCH REHAB” on Sundays from 2pm-5pm featuring the DJ’s leading ladies, Miss Nickki Stevens and Lady T Tempest! METRO DET. SOFTBALL LEAGUE (www.mdsl.org) come join the league and have some summer FUN! For more information go to the website or check them out on Facebook.com/ MetroDetroit Softball or follow them on Twitter@MDSLSftbl. 24 HOUR VIDEO (313-271-1100) and SEX SHOP stop in and checkout their stock, open late! There location 17438 Woodward Ave. in the Palmer Park area. For more information XXXDETROIT.COM
TAXLAND USA (586-757-0780), time is running out peeps, April 15th is quickly approaching and the great group of professional tax preparers at Taxland USA knows how to get you the refund you deserve! They have two locations open to serve you: 4432 E. 9 Mile Rd., Warren, Mi 48091 (phone number above), and their new location at 9810 E. 8 Mile Rd., Detroit, Mi. 48234 (586-757-0780), call them and schedule an appointment today! You’ll be glad you did! Ferndale: COMO’S (248-548-5005), will have “EASTER BRUNCH & BUFFET” All Day on Sunday, April 5th! Then on Tuesday, May 5th its “CINCO de MAYO” come celebrate with them! The PATIO IS OPEN weather permitting! They also have daily food specials and the best Pizza in town! Happy Hour is 11am-6pm daily. Open 7 days Mon-Wed 11am-2am, Thurs, Fri, Sat 11am-4am, Sundays 10am-2am. SOHO (248-542-7646), every Sunday its KARAOKE where you can become the next one Continued on page 25 night star, right in the neighborhood Metra Magazine, Issue # 856 23
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Grand Rapids: APARTMENTS (616-451-0815), stop in any day of the week for drink specials and you can also check out their website at www.ApartmentLounge.net RUMORS (616-454-8720), always a party every night of the week, with drink specials, entertainment and lovely people! Inkster: INFERNO (734-729-0345), the heat is just starting the club is open Thursdays-Sundays with happy hour from 4-9pm and no cover; they also have $4.00 Long Islands anytime! The week starts off with “THROWBACK THURSDAY” dance to the hottest classic hits with DJ Jasper and Open Mic with Coby Haze in the Cabaret! “FRIDAY FLARE”: hosted by Bentley James. Then it’s “STEAM SATURDAYS”: hosted by Natalie Cole and performances by Mae James, Bentley James and many more! Sundays its “DRAG QUEEN BINGO” from 5-8pm hosted by Sapphire Dee Lite and Natalie Cole! Then it’s “STANDUP SUNDAYS” right after Bingo. Cover after 9: pm Thurs.-Sun: $3/21+, $7/18+, Fri & Sat: $7/21+, $13/18+ so stop in at INFERNO it’s a bar, Cabaret, and Dance Club check them out 1641 Middle Belt Rd. Inkster. If you want more information, check out their website at InfernoDetroit.com also on Facebook, and Twitter. Lansing: SPIRAL (517-371-3221), the Ultra Glam Party, “F#%K ME I’M GORGEOUS” on Saturday, April 18th. Dress to impress, $100 for the most Boujie gear contest, $25 for the best handbag. Also they’ll have Champagne and Belvedere specials. If you want more info text “SPIRAL to 83361" for the latest party details. They have best outdoor Patio in Lansing. Continued on page 27 Metra Magazine, Issue # 856 25
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Pontiac: LIBERTY BAR (248-758-0771), will be having a Victory Party for Brian Mailley, Mr. Liberty Leather 2015 on Saturday, April 4 at 9pm, stop in and have yourself some leather fun! They also have KARAOKE is every Thursday at 9pm. On Saturday, April 11th its “DARK ALLEY” brings out your dark side, with your host Josh Fortuna: MML2015. Daily happy hour Mon.-Fri. 11:30am - 2am, Saturday 2pm - 2am, Sunday noon - 2am and their kitchen always open! Royal Oak: FIVE15 (248-515-2551), has treats for your “Basket”… with the area’s largest selections of Lubes & Aromas at very low prices, and some as low as $6.95 also the largest selection of Andrew Christian underwear. FIVE15 is the original home of Drag Queen Bingo! They’re open daily from 10am-8pm, and Sundays from 11am -6pm. Stop in and stock up on all the products you may need! Traverse City: SIDETRAXX (231-935-1666), it’s the “HUNT FOR THE BIGGEST BASKET” for their EASTER festivities. On Fridays & Saturdays it’s video dance with VJ Mike King. Happy Hour: 5-9pm everyday! ...ILLINOIS Chicago: 2nd STORY (312-923-9536), I‘ve always like this bar, it’s so intriguing with the vast eclectic clientele, very strong drinks and cheap prices, but never a dull moment. TOUCHE (773-465-7400), this weekend is a winner with “ONYX Club Night” on Friday, March 27th and “RIPE PARTY” on Saturday, March 28th dimmed lights, deep beats, and hot go-go dudes! Stop in and checkout these hot men! Our next deadline is Wednesday, April 1st for our Wednesday, April 8th issue and you can reach me at AuntieM4doro@aol.com! Email me your upcoming events today! Metra Magazine, Issue # 856 27
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