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METRA MAGAZINE published by Metra Inc., PO BOX 71844 Madison Heights, MI 48071 248.543.3500 METRAMAG@AOL.COM METRAPICNIC@A0L.COM AuntieM4Doro@AOL.COM

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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: AuntieM4Doro@aol.com

point, Sam could become the NFL’s first active player who was publicly out, you go girl! Let’s check around Metraland and see who’s balling, I mean doing what! …MICHIGAN Ann Arbor: NECTO (734-994-5436), Friday, February 6th Dragster presents “Adore Deland” first show starts at 9:30pm with an encore performance at Midnight and a meet and greet after the show!

Sunday, February 15th “Violet Chachki And Pearl” A benefit for Motor City Pride/Equality Michigan!

Greetings my little pretties, are you ready for some football? It’s Super Bowl XLIX, Sunday February 1st. Where the defending “champions” Seattle Seahawks take on the New England Patriots’ with some bars & clubs will be having inside “tailgate” parties, with food, cheap (now you’re talking my language) beer & booze, and also party favors! I hold my grounds, that football is a gay sport, Quarter Back, Half Back, Tight End, Offence (top) Defense (bottom). Did you know that six former NFL players have come out publicly after they retired?

And former Division 1 player Michael Sam publicly came out in February 2014 after his college career. Later that year, he was selected by the St. Louis Rams in 2014 NFL Draft and became the first publicly gay player drafted in the league, but was released before he could play in the league although he was signed by the Dallas Cowboys practice squad later that week. If he does play in the league at some

Detroit: ADAMS APPLE (313-240-8482), Friday, January 30th-Suntan February 1st “Customer Appreciation Weekend” celebrating their 1st anniversary! Drink specials and a FREE buffet all weekend long! Sunday, February 1st “Super Bowl Party.” Kick off at 6:30. No cover, drink specials, FREE buffet and more! Friday, February 13th “My Bloody Valentine Show” with Karaoke Music Videos with KJ Karen!

CLUB GOLD COAST / SIN in Detroit (313366-6135), Saturday, February 14th February is for lovers “Red Party” featuring DJ’s Marquis and Laydee Intrigue. FREE cover before Midnight for those wearing red!

GIGI’S (313-584-6525), Sunday, February 1st Nickki Stevens presents Detroit’s biggest and gayest “Super Bowl Party.” With 14X9 viewing screen, Katy Perry Half-Time show, the commercials, huge Half-Time Buffet, quarter 50/50 raffle, Mom’s super game, super-duber prize raffle and hundreds of give-a-ways! Six hours of fabulous fun all for only a $5 cover!

You don’t have to like Football to have a great time at this party!

HAYLOFT SALOON (313-581-8913), Sunday, February 1st “Super Bowl XLIX Party” with game day munchies and touchdown shot specials! Happy Hour 2pm-9pm! Friday, February 7th “Canadian Invasion Party” there welcoming their friends from Windsor (yeah Metra Magazine, Issue # 852 19

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fresh meat!) Canadian Beers on special all night long! Friday, February 13th “35th Anniversary Party” with Complimentary hors d oeuvres, shot specials and more!

MDSL (Metro Detroit’s Softball League) WWW.mdsl.org) Peanuuuts, pop cooorn warrrrm bodieeees! MDSL is looking for ball players for the 2015 season. The season runs from May till the end of August! The games are every Sunday. After the games local bars sponsor a party with drink specials and FREE food. Watch Metra for the scheduled parties!

MENJO’S (313-863-3934), Friday, January 30th “Slumber Jack Party” Flannel, boots and Long John attire expected! Also Billy and Kyles “Hot F#$king Mess Birthday Bash!” Sunday, February 1st Super Bowl “Tailgate Party” with the big game on five TV’s plus the jumbo 4ft X 6 ft screen! FREE food, Super Bowl shots and a chance to win a cooler with all your Super Bowl supplies! Friday, February 6th “Leather And Lace” Thursdays, “Cream” with DJ Jace. No cover, FREE parking and cheap drinks!

TAXLAND USA (586-757-0780), LGBT owned and operated. It’s that time of year again, time for Uncle Sam to stick his hands in your pocket again! Thankfully Taxland USA can help. With two locations to serve you better. Call for an appointment today.

24 HOUR VIDEO (313-271-1100), let’s call it what it is a sex shop, while they do have videos they have a lot more! Toys, books and the best prices in town for Liquid Electric component cleaners! They are open late for your convenience. There web site says it all XXXdetroit.com!

Ferndale: COMO’S (248-548-5005),Como’s is celebrating “The 14th Annual Ferndale Blues & Music Festival” January 23rd thru January 31st, then on Sunday, February 1st it’s a “Super Bowl Party” with a super buffet plus the best pizza in town, and larger screen TV’s everywhere!

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Grand Rapids: The APARTMENT (616-451-0815), Where friends meet! Open Seven days from 2pm till 2am. Like them on Facebook to receive updates and drink specials.

RUMORS (616-454-8720), Grand Rapids largest gay night club! With DJ’s, a huge dance floor, box dancers, strippers, shows, pool tables, videos, ATM and more!

Hamtramck: TEMPTATION LOUNGE (313-97 4-6575), Tuesday, February 17th Paczki Day or (Fat Tuesday) Open from 6am-2am for Hamtramck’s “Mardi Gras Party.” Mondays, “Karaoke” with Jerry! Thursdays, “Liftoff” with DJ Stacy J! Inkster: INFERNO (InfernoDetroit.com) a new bar, Cabaret, and a dance club coming soon if you want more information contact their web page!

Lansing: SPIRAL (517-371-3221), The return of “Thrust Thursday” Hosted by the show girls of Spiral. Featuring the dancers of manwatch, Twisted Games, $2 shot specials, ½ off wells and domestic Beer and more!

Pontiac: LIBERTY BAR (248-758-0771), Sunday, February 1st “Super Bowl Party” starting at 4pm, with food and drink specials and Happy Hour prices on draft beer during the game! Friday, February 6th at 9pm “Country Nights” with MIGRA! In support of Metra Magazine, Issue # 852 23

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Common Grounds, drop off toiletries, winter coats, hats, gloves and socks at Liberty!

Country music and dancing with door prizes and Jell-O Shots. Proceeds from the JellO Shots will be donated to MIGRA’s 2015 charity partner, Equality Michigan. Saturday, February 7th “Motor City Sisters” (Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence) with a meet and greet and underwear contest! Saturday, February 14th “Valentine’s Day Show” with DJ Chuck and your host Raven Divine! Dancers, Champagne toast and Valentine’s Day cake!

Royal Oak: Five 15 (248-515-2551), They’re ba’ack! Original formulas, popular brands and low prices on Jungle Juice, Rush, Amsterdam, English and more!

PRONTO’S (248-544-7900), Sunday, February 1st “Super Bowl Party” eat, drink and play! Half time show, plus wings and weenies! $3 drafts and $2 shots!

Traverse City: SIDETRAXX (231-935-1666), Saturday, January 31st “Ice King And Queen” Become royalty and rule the north as Side Traxx king or queen! It’s the 2nd Annual fancy Masquerade Ball! Sunday, February 1st “Super Bowl Party” with a chili cook off, FREE pool, darts and pinball all night long! Friday, February 6th “Zodiac Review Show” for Aquiras. Saturday and Sunday, February 13th and 14th its Michael Moors “Winter Comedy Fest” Saturday, February 14th “Valentines Day Ball” watch Metra for more details!

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Warren: ANDIAMO (586-268-3200), Thursday, February 26th at 8pm Murray and Peter present “Killer Queens” hosted by Michelle Visage. A great line up with Sharon Needles, Darienne, Detox, Trixie Mattel, Ginger Minj and Alaska!

MALEBOX II (586-806-2390), Sunday, February 1st “Super Bowl Party” with FREE food, drink specials and multi TV’s! Mondays, “Pool Tournament” at 9pm. Tuesdays, $2 drinks with no cover! Wednesdays, “You Be The DJ” after Country Line Dancing!

Thursdays, “Karaoke” after Euchre! Fridays, “Karaoke” Saturdays, “The MB II Comedy Revue Drag Show” with Iona Traler and Jacqueline Frost! ...ILLINOIS Chicago: 2nd STORY (312-923-9536), Over the holidays I went back to my favorite bar in Chicago, and it hasn’t changed a bit. Nope not in the 35 years that Metra has been around!

And I still LOVE it! Cheap strong drinks, friendly staff and a great crowd!

TOUCHE (773-465-7400), Sunday, February 1st “Super Bowl Party” with drink specials and more! Sundays, “Beer Bust” with $1 Bud Light draft and sodas.

That’s it for this issue! Our next deadline is Wednesday, February 4th for our Issue that comes out Wednesday, February 11th you can reach me at AuntieM4doro@aol.com!

Email me your upcoming events today!

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