METRA MAGAZINE
LEATHER EXPO X Menjo’s Entertainment Complex Sept., 14th, 15th, & 16th 2018
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FRIENDS OF DOROTHY..10 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
Here it is the end of August and it’s time for Arts, Beats, & Eats happening in Royal Oak starting on Friday, August 31st and running thru to Labor Day on Monday, September 3rd, there will be food exhibits, artists, and musicians celebrating a unique cultural experience that is Oakland County. For more complete info visit their website at artsbeatseats.com On September 14th, 15th, and 16th it’s “LEATHER EXPO X” Michigan’s Largest Leather Event. Presented by and at Menjo’s Entertainment Complex located at 928 W. McNichols, since Leather Expo’s creation 10 years ago, it been presented in a respectful and meaningful way. In that spirit everyone is invited to take part in Leather Expo X. Many vendors will be returning again this year. Free classes in the well versed ways of the Leather Community are available to all those participants interested. This year Menjo’s is teaming 10 Metra Magazine, Issue # 924
up with Hotel Royal Oak, located at 811 E. 11 Mile Rd., Royal Oak 48067. So, call them at 248-547-9770 check the website online at hotelroyaloak.com for reservations with the Discount Code: LEATHER EXPO. Also coming up on September 21st – 23rd it’s the MR. MICHIGAN LEATHER Weekend XXIII, held at the Midwest’s Largest Gay Resort: The Dunes Resort. On hand will be Mr. Michigan Leather 2018: Tim Koski you can purchase weekend pass at MMLweekend.com. Let’s see what the other clubs, bars and places are doing in and around Metraland. …MICHIGAN Ann Arbor: NECTO (734-994-5436), PrideFriday August 31st “NEON GLOW UV Paint Party” all events: 18+ doors open 9PM with $5 for 21+ and $10 for 18 – 20. Friday, September 14th it’s “ALASKA THUNDERFUCK: 5000” with the 1st show at 9:45 pm and a Encore at 12am, also a meet & greet after the encore, hosted by Chanel Hunter & Jaden Black with DJ Jace and DJ DigiMark. September 28th it’s “THE BOULET BROTHERS” hosts of DRAGULA. VIP:MEET and GREET – Priority Email VIP @ NECTO.COM. The first 75 emails will secure Meet & Greet tickets – EVENTBRITE.COM, ONE SHOW ONLY at 10:30pm and the Meet and Greet will follow the show and hosted by Chanel Hunter & Jaden Black with DJ Jace, DJ Freshmynt and DJ Digimark. Detroit: ADAM’S APPLE (313-240-8482), on Friday, August 31st it’s their Annual “WHITE PARTY” on the patio! Fabulous drinks, food, fun and more! Specialty drinks and prices for WHITE attired patrons. BODY ZONE (313-366-9663), has instituted a NEW weekly fall schedule of events starting with a “LIGHTS OUT PARTY” on Friday, September 14th. continued on pg 14
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And on TUESDAYS: “College Night” with FREE LOCKERS for members 18-25. WEDNESDAYS: are “Wet & Wild Wednesdays” with FREE LUBE with a room or locker rental. THURSDAYS: “COUPLES NIGHT” with couples getting a $5 locker when renting any room. Open 24/7 Private Gay Health Club you must have a current proper pictured ID to enter: Drivers License, State ID or a Passport. Located at 1617 E. McNichols @ I-75 *Room upgrades charged at normal rates.
BRIGGS DETROIT (313-656-4820), every Thursday, until October 19th it’s “ROOKIE THURSDAYS” with $2 Skyy Vodka drinks, $2 - Bud Lites, $2 Jager…and more, on Saturday Sept; 22nd from 11pm - 2am when Tim & Rocco present “THE FOG”, checkout all of our daily specials and scheduled events at www.facebook.com/Briggs-Detroit. CLUB GOLD COAST & SIN in Detroit (313-366-6135) and you know both bars are open daily at 7pm. Detroit’s Hottest MALE Dancers 7 Nites a week on the Gold Coast side. Plus on FRIDAYS it’s “GUYS AND DOLLS” with special SEPTEMBER guests on every Friday with House DIVAS: KOURTNEY & KENDYLL. September’s guests are Christina Von Dion 9/7, Geo Glam 9/14, Justice McQueen 9/21, and Prince Cole 9/28. SUNDAY$: Want to make BIG $ and become one of Detroit’s Hottest Dancers? Come on SUNDAYS before 9pm for Amateur tryouts! They also run drink specials on some nights. On Saturday, September 29th its AJ’s “TRAFFIC LIGHT PARTY” enjoy some fun, Green: is single, Yellow: it’s complicated and interesting, Red: is NO! I’m taken. HAYLOFT SALOON (313-581-8913), proudly presents the “NEW” Hayloft Saloon; they’ll be OPEN Mon. - Sun. 4pm - 2am come meet the NEW OWNERS, and NEW TEAM, re-opening on Friday, August 31st with COLD drinks and HOT Men: Rich A, Erik T, Shawn, Ricardo, Timmy, and Mikey & James. FOR MEN, BY MEN! MENJO’S (313-863-3934), presents The 10th Anniversary of Michigan’s Biggest Leather Event: “LEATHER EXPO X” on September 14th, 15th, 16th, 2018 with 11 Porn Stars for your enjoyment, Timmarie Baker, Dirk Caber, Stephan Ferris:2nd Runner Up Mr. IML 2018, Leo Forte, Ian Greene, Jesse Jackman, James Lee Mr. IML 2018, 14 Metra Magazine, Issue # 924
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Dominic Pacifico, Billy Santoro, Dallas Steele, and Cutler X. On Friday, September 14th at 10pm Menjo’s will have “THE LEATHER BALL” a formal Leather event, hosted by Mr. IML 40: James Lee featuring special guest Stephan Ferris presenting The Stephen Ignash Community Spirit Award. At midnight in Menjo’s it’s the “Grabbing & Groping Contest” with XXX Superstar Cutler X and Ian Greene. At 9pm the Olympus Theater becomes a Theater of the Bizarre with a skillful & wide selection of Demos on display. The Eagle at 10pm will have “PITS & STOGIES: Whiskey Chaser”, a patio party that’s presented by Onyx Great Lakes. And at 1am it’s “THE WHITE PARTY” Starring Cutler X with Ian Greene in a Erotic themed performance, and Blue Bailey with Sling Shots on the patio. Saturday, September 15th: Menjo’s from 2pm – 6pm: Leather & Fetish Classes with Detroit’s Most Skillful Teachers, and at midnight: “A TOM of Finland Fantasy” featur 16 Metra Magazine, Issue # 924
ing their many guest porn stars. At Olympus at 2am its “PORNATOPIA: The Main Event” a very interactive Adult experience featuring their porn stars, Clothes & phone check for $1 (Absolutely NO PHONES) entrance $10 (beverages Included). Over at the Eagle 10pm -11pm: “VIP PORN PARTY” press the flesh just $20 which includes two top shelf cocktails! Get up close and personal with our superstars with many extras included in door charge. At 1am it’s the “Superstar Porn Jock Auction” hosted by ICON Detroit. At OFFSITE location at 4am its “HAPPY HOUR WHORE PARTY” go offsite via a courtesy shuttle for a exclusive secret XXX play party with the Porn stars entrance $20 (All Inclusive). On Sunday, Sept 16th it’s our “10th Annual LEATHER MENS Lunch & Tea Dance” with FULL ON BBQ and also PORN STAR BINGO with multiple merchandise & food vendors throughout the Complex, a portion of proceeds to benefit CLAWS Family of Charities. Don’t miss this exciting event! See our center spread for more details. Shelby: SALON ONE DAY SPA (586-739-1164), is for Men and Women, with Hair-Cuts – Color, Brows, Nails, Feet, and Massage & Facials Rooms! Also they have a “NEW” Full Wig Shop with their own private room! Make your appointments TODAY…Spend the Day, located at 47549 Van Dyke Rd. in Shelby, Mi. Douglas: DUNES RESORT (269-857-1401), presents their “LADOR DAY WEEKEND” from August 30th – September 3rd the biggest party in the Midwest with people from all over the Midwest party for 4 days, of Pool Parties, TeaDances, and Cabaret acts also heavy cruising, dancing with DJ Dan Slater, DJ Alex Acosta and DJ Doug. Grand Rapids: The APARTMENT (616-451-0815), has a Monday Trivia Theme thing going on the first Monday of the month. Drag Race Trivia on Monday, Sept 3rd and then Monday, October 1st it’s a Spooky Trivia theme.
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Stockbridge: CREEK RIDGE CAMPGROUND (517-565-3800), on August 31st – Sept 3rd “Northern Decadence” Weekend where the CRC King of Decadence is crowned. Sept 14th – Sept 16th it’s “Into the Woods – Glow Party” it’s a party in the woods with Glow Sticks to light your way to dancing and fun. On Sept 21st – Sept 23rd, its CRC Gives Back Weekend where CRC sponsors a Hot Dog Social on Saturday afternoon at the Lodge.And Saturday night at Club Solitude they have great surprises in the balloons. Sept 28th – Sept 30th ”SWEET DREAMS” weekend with a meet and greet at CRC Bonfire Pit and a “Breakfast for Dinner” at 4pm at the Lodge. Saturday Night it’s a Pajama Jam at Club Solitude where you can get ready to snuggle with your sweetheart.Sunday, it’s Java at the Lodge starting at 9am.
Pontiac: LIBERTY BAR (248-758-0771), on Saturday, September 8th at 9pm “Mr. Liberty Leather 2018: Will Baker” will have a send off “GRAFFITI” Party. Check out their new hours Sat – Sun 6pm - 2am, Mondays: 11:30am until 7pm, Tues – Fri 11:30am – 2am. Kitchen always open during hours of operation. Royal Oak: PRONTO’S (248-544-7900), right in the middle of this year’s FORD’s Art, Beats, and Eats Street Festival so, stop in for some Eats and Drinks while you enjoy the festivities. They’ll be open until 2am; with many opportunities to check them out. Traverse City: SIDETRAXX (231-935-1666), will have their “LABOR DAY” 18 Metra Magazine, Issue # 924
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Weekend Celebration on Sunday, September 2nd, with a BBQ and Potluck Party from 5pm – 9pm also good friends, great music and even better drinks with $3.00 Long Islands and Bloody Mary’s. Saturday, September 8th it’s their 8th “FETISH FEST VIII” think Kink let your skeletons out of your closets and explore your favorite fetish fantasies as DJ Mike King whips up the dance floor. Show off your fetish fashion in their Kink Wear contest at midnight.
TOUCHE (773-465-7400), has a bunch of stuff coming up in September, besides their regular weekly events.
that frequent the place and their eclectic personalities also the strong drinks and cheap prices. So, make it one of your stops when your downtown Chicago!
That’s it for this issue! Our next deadline is Wednesday, Sept 19th, 2018 for our Wednesday, Sept 26th, 2018 issue, and you can contact me at AuntieM4doro@aol.com! Email me your upcoming events today!
I’m short for space I’ll try and get to as many as possible starting things off on Sat, Sept., 1st it’s “BEAR NIGHT”. Then on Sunday, September 2nd “Jockstrap/Underwear Party” with a free clothing check and Wet Jockey contest. Then “LABOR DAY BEER BUST” on Monday, September 3rd with $1 Bud/Bud Lite drafts all day & night, with a COOK-OUT at 3pm. Friday, September 7th CD4 SOCIAL 8pm and M.A.F.I.A. club night 10pm. Saturday, September 8th they’ll have CWB at 5pm, “DUNGEON MASTER NIGHT” with S&M demos at midnight. Sunday, Sept., 9th “BEER BUST” with $1 DRAFTS, Bears vs. Packers and movies at 7pm. Friday Sept. 14th they’ll have “Leather Women’s Cruise” from 8-10pm with and a “Porn Poker Party” Saturday, Sept 15th “GEAR NIGHT” dress code in the Club Room and BNC at 6pm. Mondays are “Game Night” with Chicago Bears on Monday Night Football. Tuesdays “HARDCORE CRUISIN” sponsored by Leather64ten and anyone in leather get $1 off drinks, no cell phones/Wi-Fi. Wednesdays “Jockstrap Night” sponsored by Full Kit Gear show your jock for $1 off drinks, free clothing check. Thursdays: “Throwback Thursdays” with 70’s & 80’s music and porn by Bijou Video. Friday Sept 21st it’s “FALL CLUB RUSH PARTY” something you don’t want to miss. Saturday, Sept ...ILLINOIS 22nd Oktoberfest begins with “BEAR Chicago: 2nd STORY (312-923-9536), well Labor ALL” Live Music by local gay talent at Day is fast approaching and I’m sure there’s a 10pm. That’s what we got for this issue, so big ass party known for the diverse clientele keep your Metra handy!
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