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METRA MAGAZINE
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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
Openly Gay South Bend, Indiana Mayor Pete Buttigieg announces his run for President in 2020. So here we are going into the month of May and boy-o-boy what a month May promises to be. There is Cinco de Mayo on the 5th, where everyone is Mexican for a day. Mother’s Day is on May 12th; and don’t forget your moms, especially Nickki Stevens please send her flowers from Blossoms Florist. I for one don’t want to read her bitchin’ and moanin’ on Facebook for a month. And then, there is IML Weekend from the 24th – 27th and ending up the month with Memorial Day, May 27th. Now let’s check out who’s doing what in and around Metraland. …MICHIGAN Allen Park: THUNDERBOWL LANES: (313-928-4688), Pride Night is 1st Thursday, May 2nd from 7pm – midnight only $10 entry FEE includes , private room, private entrance, billiard room, Unlimited Bowl, shoe rental, drink specials, great music, and 250ft video wall, come meet new friends. For more info on these special Pride nights call Phil at 313-928-4688 x 112 or Vicki 313-928-4688 x 111 BLOSSOMS FLORIST: (313-389-5900), they have all your floral needs for Mother’s Day coming on Sunday, May 12th, they are also the Home of those Rainbow Roses. Ann Arbor: NECTO (734-994-5436), Necto Pride and Necto present “A’KERIA Chanel Davenport” (from Rupaul’s Drag Race S-11) on Friday, May 10th. Doors open at 9pm, show at 9:45pm and encore at Midnight. Tickets are for the “Meet & Greet” only and are $25; all others pay regular door charge. Detroit: ADAMS APPLE (313-240-8482), will be celebrating “Cinco de Mayo” on Sunday, May 5th with bartender Timmy serving up drinks. On Saturday, May 11th it’s “Michelle Franklin’s continued on pg 10
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Birthday Party” come on over and party with the birthday girl. On a sad note: long time bartender at Adam’s Apple and Hayloft, Erik Delgado passed away, he will be missed!
BODY ZONE (313-366-9663), has their party dates set up for May. On Friday, May 3rd is “LIGHTS OUT Party” what happens in the dark stays in the dark. And for you leather mavens Saturday, May 11th its “LEATHER NIGHT” with $5 lockers for members in Chaps or Harness. On Saturday, May 18th at Body Zone, “CUMUNION NIGHT” an International Sex Party for Men, with over 40 chapters from all around the world. TUESDAYS: “College Night” with Free Lockers for members 18 to 25. WEDNESDAYS: are “Wet & Wild Wednesdays” and FREE LUBE with a room or locker rental. THURSDAYS: “Couples Night” where couples get a $5 locker when renting any room. Open 24/7 Private Gay Health Club must have current pictured ID to enter, Driver’s License, State ID, or Passport. *Room upgrades charged at normal rates. BRIGGS - DETROIT (313-656-4820), has “MOVEMENT Weekend” from Friday, May 24th – Monday, May 27th. On Friday, May 25th come down and join the beginning weekend festivities. Saturday, May 25th the party continues and from 10pm 4am it’s MAGNUM with DJ Tone. Sunday, May 26th from 7pm - 9pm Clave House presents Elixir 2019. And wrapping things up on Monday, May27th from 2pm – 2am it’s “BANG the Rooftop 2” a party like no other, don’t miss it! ESCAPE BOOKSTORE (313-336-6558), daily hours are Mondays thru Saturdays 10am to midnight, Sundays: noon to 10pm. they have DVD’s and videos for sale or rent. Stop in and checkout their stock. HAYLOFT SALOON (313-581-8913), Where Men are Men, has a “Sinful Sunday” with Cinco de Mayo Festivities Sunday, May 5th, come and grab some, Papi. Open seven days a week from 4pm - 2am. Sports, Music, Videos and more also NEVER a cover! MENJO’S (313-863-3934), will have on Saturday, May 11th it’s their “Viva Divas” at Menjo’s. Following that on Saturday, May 18th it’s “ONYX Beer Bust Bash” at Olympus Theatre. continued on pg 16 10 Metra Magazine, Issue # 931
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Then on Friday, May 24th Sub Mission presents “Bukez Finezt: WE ALIEN the Widdler” with support from The Liquid Dancehall Sound System also OCA2 – GIN & TRONIC – CAINE and Marshall Applewhite. Saturday, May 25th in Olympus Theater it’s “CLUB TOILET” with their fifth anniversary! HWP & MIOLI MUSIC present “MOVEMENT: Move It Or Lose It” on Sunday, May 26th in Olympus Theater from midnight – noon 18+ with ID. METRO DETROIT SOFTBALL LEAGUE (www.mdsl.org), are having their “Summer Kick-Off Celebration” on Friday, May 26th come join MDSL for the start of the 2019 softball season at the Royal Oak Elks Club 2401 E. 4th St. in Royal Oak. Advance tickets are $5 at (www.mdsl.org) or $8 at the door. Your admission includes a delectable hot dog or tasty pulled pork sliders bar, summertime giveaways and a 50/50 raffle, great drink specials; including $5 punch buckets, $2 domestic drafts, and $3 domestic bottles! Also there is additional parking available at Belle Tire. Uber or Lyft highly encouraged. Ferndale: Candle Wick Shoppe proudly presents FERNDALE PRIDE on Saturday, June 1st. Volunteer Meeting dates on Wednesday, May 8th, & Tuesday, May 21st from 7pm - 8pm at Affirmations, 290 W. Nine Mile Rd. For more information visit: ferndalepride.com. SOHO (248-542-7646), right in the heart of Ferndale is a neighborhood type bar with daily drink specials and crafted Valentine Vodka Martinis. They also have a patio in back for those who like the sun and air; during Ferndale Pride they also have a front sidewalk setup to cruise all the eye candy! Stop in and enjoy their daily happy hour from 4pm - 8pm. Grand Rapids: The APARTMENT (616-451-0815), now that the weather is breaking and people are traveling more. On Monday, April 29th its “Ladies Night” with the success of “Lez Go Out” they created another night for the ladies to mingle, network or just have fun, with $3 draft pints and $1 of well drinks. Sunday, May 5th is when everyone is Mexican for a day its “Cinco de Mayo” with Coronas, Tequila and Margaritas on special all day and night and you bring the tacos! Sunday, continued on pg 18 16 Metra Magazine, Issue # 931
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May 19th they are having a “HQ Car Wash” from 12pm -5pm. HQ is a drop in center for youths ages 14 – 24 who are experiencing unsafe or unstable housing conditions. HQ’s mission is to create a safe an affirming space for youths. Stop in and contribute by having a drink while your car is being washed. Stockbridge: CREEK RIDGE CAMPGROUND (517-565-3800), has a full fun summer weekend’s schedule of events planned. Friday, April 26th at 9am it’s “Welcome Home Weekend” until Sunday, April 28th at 8pm where everyone gets reacquainted. Friday, May 3rd at 9am its “Heels, Hair & Hats Weekend” until Sunday, May 5th at 6pm. On Friday, May 10th at 9am “Decades Rewind Weekend” where you dance to all your retro favorites until Sunday, May 12 at 6pm. Then on Friday, May 17th it’s “BYO Weekend” at 9am until Sunday, May 19th at 6pm. And ending the month of May on Friday, May24th it’s “Memorial Day Weekend” and that’s until Monday, May 27th at 6pm. So come and join in all the weekend fun they have for May! Pontiac: LIBERTY BAR (248-758-0771), has many things planned for you this month on Friday, May 3rd it’s “Pontiac Arts Crawl” from 5pm - 10pm with an after party at the bar until 2am. Then on Sunday, May 5th they’ll have a “Cinco de Mayo” party with Danny and Jeff, starting at 6pm with Mexican drink specials. On Saturday, May 11th it’s their Mr. Liberty Leather “Lashes and Laces” party special drinks for those in leather. On Sunday, May 12th “Danny Dean’s Birthday Party Soiree” starting at 7pm with Bentley James and Kendyll Harding will be performing throughout the night and with Vincent Nieves providing the tunes and karaoke, so come out for a night of fun and celebration! Royal Oak: PRONTO’S (248-544-7900), is a restaurant and video bar combined, always a good spot for a bite to eat and or a drink. Meet some friends and make it a night. They have a great cocktail hour crowd and late evening group. FIVE15 (248-515-2551), Wednesday, May 8th starting at 6:30 pm its “Sip, Swish & Stroke” painting and crafts with a dragtastic twist. Sunday, May 12th “Mother’s Day Drag Queen Bingo Brunch” come treat the mother in your life to an unforgettable Mother’s Day and come brunch with FIVE15 and Carol Lee for a hilarious Drag Queen Bingo comedy extravaganza! All inclusive brunch, dessert, tea and coffee drinks. Get your spot while they last! Traverse City: SIDETRAXX (231-935-1666), it’s a be who you are kinda bar…fun friendly crowd; attentive staff, open 5pm daily for happy hour. DVJ Mike King keeps the dance floor hoppin on the weekends also with special shows and events. Two pool tables, Darts, and a World Class Internet Juke Box with premium sound. ...ILLINOIS Chicago: 2nd STORY (312-923-9536), well just when you think you’ve beat the winter blues, the month of May pops up with four special events to celebrated and what better place to do it 2nd Story. “Cinco de Mayo” is Sunday, May 5th but you can believe me the crew will be celebrating all weekend with tequila drinks and shots. Remember tequila makes your clothes fall off, but that continued on pg 20 18 Metra Magazine, Issue # 931
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a normal weekend at 2nd Story and you do need tequila either. Mothers Day is May 12, grab your mom or anyone’s mom and go get her drunk at the bar. And then it Memorial Day on Monday, May 27th and IML Weekend, if you can make it through May at 2nd Story make sure you have a liver donor ready! TOUCHE (773-465-7400), Saturday, April 27th from 10pm - 4am it’s “Leather Eye for the Preppy Guy” their annual fundraiser for the Groceryland pantry and where one lucky person gets a $500 leatherwear makeover from Leather64ten. Friday, May 10th at 8pm join Chicago’s Leather “WOMAN’S CRUISE” the second Friday in the Club Room. Wear your favorite gear, whether it’s leather, rubber, or latex come and release your fetish! All women, Butch/Femme, Trans and Non-Binary are welcome. LEATHER64TEN (773-508-0900), offer a wide variety of apparel and adult products not only from their own custom design workshop but from quality vendors from throughout North America. They specialize in custom, state-of-the-art garments and high-tech bondage devices!
That’s it for this issue! Our next deadline is Wednesday, May 15th, 2019 for our Wednesday, May 22nd, 2019 issue, and you can contact me at AuntieM4doro@aol.com! Email me your upcoming events today! 20 Metra Magazine, Issue # 931
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