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FRIENDS OF DOROTHY..17 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 This is our PRIDE issue, as you can tell by our fabulous cover. I’m going to just jump right into it and give you all the PRIDE information and who and where to party in Metraland for PRIDE celebrations!

The fashionable Ferndale PRIDE Celebrations will be held on Saturday, June 4th, 2016. Then coming up on Saturday, June 11th & Sunday, June 12th its MOTOR CITY PRIDE FESTIVAL AND PARADE at Hart Plaza: United for EQUALITY with many performers, dancing with some of the greatest DJ’s, informational booths and vendors galore, see their ad for more details! There will be a $5 cover on entrance! Come and celebrate your PRIDE with thousands of other party goers! Let’s see what’s going on in and around Metraland… …MICHIGAN Ann Arbor: NECTO (734-994-5436), PrideFriday at Necto presents… “ADORE DELANO” on Friday, June 10th for the Official MOTOR CITY PRIDE 2016 PRE-PARTY! The first show is at 9:45 with an Encore performance at midnight. There will be a “Meet and Greet” after the Encore! This event is hosted by Chanel Hunter & Jadein Black and the PRIDE CREW with DJ Jace & DJ DigiMARK. Then on Friday, July 8th it’s the “BOYS OF SUMMER” Contest, for more informational details contact info@thenecto.com! Doors open at 9pm, 18+ are welcome, no cover before 10pm and no cover with a College ID before 11pm. $5 for 21+ and $8 for 18-20 year olds after 11pm.

Detroit: ADAMS APPLE (313-240-8482), will have a PRE PRIDE PARTY, on Friday, June 10th with Karaoke Music Videos, Drink Specials, FREE Munchies, and no cover, and the festivities start at 9pm with KJ Karen and bartender Chili and hosted by Jaye & Michelle.

BODY ZONE (313-366-9663), has FREE Tanning with room or locker rental. Wild Wednesdays FREE LUBE with a room or locker rental. OPEN 24/7! Coming up on Friday, June 10th it’s the “BLACK OUT PARTY” also a fun filled night. On Saturday, June 18th it’s “LEATHER NIGHT” with $5 lockers for members in Chaps or Harness! “COLLEGE NIGHT” on Saturday, June 25th with $5 lockers for members 18-25!

CLUB GOLD COAST & SIN in Detroit (313-366-6135), presents on Friday, June 17th “STUDIO 54” with sounds by Marquis, hosted by Crystal Harding. Disco Door Prizes & Drink specials ALL NIGHT! FREE Entry before 11pm for those wearing DISCO attire! Take trip back to the birth of the Disco Era! GRENADIER CLUB (313-910-6867), is now OPENS FRIDAYS & SATURDAYS from 8pm-6am and is available for private events through the whole week. They have three floors of entertainment for PRIDE WEEKEND! Go-Go Dancers and Live DJ’S! Friday: BAK DOR midnight -7am. Saturday: DRAG SHOW at 10pm hosted by NATALIE COLE, Sir Walt & Teddy, with performances by: London Asia, King Q, Kendall Harding, Mae James, Niomi Necoll Onassis, Bentley James, and Prince Cole! And Fridays: DRAG SHOW starts at 10pm will be hosted by: HERSHAE CHOCOLATAE with performances by her guests Saphyre Rayhne, Astara Love, and Delicious!

HAYLOFT SALOON (313-581-8913), presents “SQUEAL” on Saturday, April 28th Detroit’s ALL Inclusive Fetish Party 9pm-2am. It’s “CANADIAN INVASION PARTY” Saturday, June 4th ALL Canadian beers on Special 9pm-2am. BEAR PRIDE PARTY on Friday, June10th with Bear Bomb Shots & Shot Boys 9pm-2am! Then it’s “PITCHERS & CATCHERS BALL” on Saturday, June 11th and hosted by MDSL 9pm-2am.

MENJO’S (313-863-3934), will have on Friday, June 3rd its Fran’s “WOUNDED WARRIOR’S” benefit. Then DATC presents Green Day’s “AMERICAN IDIOT” in Olympus Theatre at Menjo’s Complex June 3-4, 6, 10-11 2016! Tickets: $20 Adults, $15 Students/Seniors. Then on June 3rd & Continued on page 19 4th “BEAR PRIDE” Weekend Bear Necessities Metra Magazine, Issue # 884 17

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Friday & Saturday Night. Saturday, June 11th – MOTOR CITY’S PRIDE AFTERGLOW PARTY! Plus A Puppy Pride Victory Party for DODGER! And on Saturday, June 18th – DAYTIME -2pm Detroit River Cruise After Party with Lady “T” Tempest and DJ Chad Novak! Then NIGHT TIME - ICON’S RED, BLACK & BLUE BALLS IML RECOVERY PARTY! ICON: Detroit Hot Jock Contest, Mr. IDOL Jock Auction, Jason Black, 50/50 Raffle. Menjo’s Express Bar manned by The Men of Icon & more! Friday, June 24th: Dark Side of Kink: Summer Flames of Passion at Olympus Hall. Friday & Saturday June 24th & 25th Leather Pride Weekend! Open 7 days 2pm-2am.

SOZIAL MEDIA’Z (313-595-6763), is just 2 blocks from Hart Plaza so come and join them on Saturday & Sunday, June 11th and 12th!

Douglas: DUNES RESORT (269-857-1401), is celebrating 35 years of operations and will have Mimi Gonzalez on June 3rd – 5th weekend, “GO GIRL: Saugatuck!” They’ll have Go-Go Girls, Detroit DJ’s, Chicago DJ’s Dancing, Comedy, and Music! Coming up on Saturday, June 18th & Sunday 19th its “MEN’S ROOM” Pool Party Club, and an After Party T-Dance!

Ferndale: SOHO (248-542-7646), has Karaoke every Sunday night, and will be in the heart of Ferndale Pride staging area. It’s going to be swamp with human flesh, so get there early and grab a set and watch the crowd!

Grand Rapids: The APARTMENT (616-451-0815), celebrates PRIDE at the Apartment! On Saturday, June 18th: GRAND RAPIDS PRIDE FESTIVAL, stop in and unwind after the street festivities! Sunday, June 19th: PRIDE BLOCK PARTY! Friday, June 24th: FUND RAISER FOR HOSPICE OF WEST MICHIGAN 5pm – 8pm with complimentary appetizers and Happy Hour pricing! Plus Show Tune Sundays! Every other Sunday from 6-9:30pm, and Sunday Industry Night! Now every Sunday 10pmclose. Check their ad for more details.

Inkster: INFERNO (734-729-0345), has music video happy hour from 7pm-9pm. Wednesdays, Thursdays and Sundays NO COVER. They have special events: on Sat., June 4th: Funny Girls-Iona Traler BDay. Sat, June 11th - Pride Party, Sat, June 18th - Foam Party, and on Sat, June 25th - Motor City Pageant Weekend! Weekly schedule is Wednesdays: Pool Tournament & Movie Night! Thursdays: Karaoke Night, Fridays: It’s Showtime - Rotating Events. Saturdays: Drag Show with Sapphire DeeLite, Sundays: Dance Party with FREE Games! Happy 2016 Pride! See Facebook for their latest events! Reservations call the bar or message us on Facebook!

Pontiac: LIBERTY BAR (248-758-0771), has a few great events lined-up for your enjoyment. On

Friday, June 3rd it’s “MIGRA Night” with Drag Queen Bingo with Jose & Dee Lavell, make a donation, get a Bingo card, win stuff it starts at 9pm, music by; DJ Eric with Country and Club music! Then on Friday, June 10th it’s the Sexiest Underwear Party and on Saturday, June 11th, PRIDE Customer Appreciation night! Their weekly line-up starting Tuesday’s its EUCHRE; Wednesday’s are GAME Night with Adam hosting, and on Thursday’s its KARAOKE with Vince. Sunday’s they have $7 Brunch from 122pm with Adam and at 9pm its STUD Sunday’s with DJ Chuck Royal Oak: FIVE15 (248-515-2551), in association with WORLD AIDS DAY DETROIT and GEARED FOR LIFE will present “MOTOBALL” on Saturday, June 11th with special mega guest star Rocco Steele at St. Andrews Hall, 18+ welcome doors open at 9pm. With tickets are on sale now @ MOTORBALL.ORG. Traverse City: SIDETRAXX (231-935-1666), Friday, June 3rd. “Gemini Zodiac Show” with performances by Billie Blaze and a host of many talented performers.

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On Saturday, June 25th it’s the Official Up-North PRIDE After-Party Variety Show with the Bayside Bombshell’s Burlesque Troupe: Third Space Movement and a full house cast!

Warren: KELLY’S SPORTS BAR & GRILL (586-7571250), every WEDNESDAY LGBT Night 9pmclose. FREE Pool, FREE Juke Box with $2 Domestic pints, $5 Bomb Shots ALL NIGHT! Then on Wednesday, June 8th a “PRE-PRIDE BASH” with DJ Jimmy 10-2am, also with $2 Domestic pints, $5 Bomb Shots, FREE pool & Juke Box! DISCOUNT EXPRESS (586-467-2858), has expanded the store and added to their brand named stocked items. They also sell flash frozen chicken, beef, pork and seafood items. A gay owned and operated business located at 4388 E.9 Mile Rd in Warren. Stop in and do some shopping and save money on everything! ...ILLINOIS Chicago: 2nd STORY (312-923-9536), is the only Down

town Party Bar, located at 157 E. Ohio Street at Michigan Ave. The drinks are strong and cheap and the clientele is eclectic and diverse. The bartenders are friendly and fun, and it’s just blocks from the Magnificent Mile shopping area. Stop in anytime for a few beers or drinks and have some fun!

TOUCHE (773-465-7400), has monthly events for you, “BEAR NIGHT” with the Great Lakes Bears the first Saturday of every month, Chicago’s Original & Biggest Bear Party, with guest DJ Hale.

Then on the second Saturday of every month its “DUNGEON MASTER NIGHT” with S&M Demos at midnight. The third Saturday of every month its “GEAR NIGHT” gear dress code in the Club Room FREE Barbers & Bootblack!

Our next deadline is Wednesday, June 22, 2016 for our Wednesday, June 29, 2016 issue, Email me your upcoming events at AuntieM4doro@aol.com!

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