The North Texas Traditional Dance Society (NTTDS) was chartered in 1986 as a non-profit educational organization to promote a better understanding and appreciation of American folk dancing, its music, its history, and related folklore. It is an affiliate of the Country Dance and Song Society. We are an all-volunteer organization, based in Dallas. The main style of dance we do is called Contra Dancing (also known as Barn Dancing). It is a form of American folk dance derived from English Co …

Welcome to FORT WORTH METROPLEX FRIENDS !!! This is a group is open to everyone!!! For example:  adults,couples, singles, domestic partners,people that are in a relationship or  folks that just moved here wanting make new friends to hang out with. Everyone is  welcome to come out and have a good time; and mix/mingle with other people from the area while going to different places throughout the Metroplex, DFW area. The Metroplex includes but not limited to: Arlington, Ft. Worth, Mid Cities, Irvi …

This is a meetup for folks who enjoy going to the opera, the theater, museums, contemporary art galleries, classical and jazz music concerts and foreign movies  --  all in the company of other like-minded arts fans. You should join if you enjoy these types of events and want to share your experiences and meet others. The meetup is open to all but our focus is on a mature audience with discerning tastes (or, at least, curiosity). Most of our events will require the purchase of a ticket, so you mu …

Title: Fort Worth Contra Dancing Where: Location to be announced on January 20th.  Please check back. When: 7 - 10:00 p.m. Description: Contra dancing is a type of group dancing that dates back at least to the 1600s and was brought to North America by the early settlers.  It could be called "Early American Folk Dancing."  It is not necessary to bring a partner, and no previous experience is required.  If you can walk, you can do contra dancing.  The dancing will be done to live acoustic music. I …

Singer-Songwriters offer genuine music created from their own experiences. From open mic nights with very local talent to contracted writers through Nashville that have some songs you will recognize from the national stage. Let's get out and enjoy this local talent!  Some events will offer a chance to play in front of your peers, other events will offer a chance to hear pro or semi pro talent in an intimate setting.

We are dedicated to bringing acoustic musicians and fans together in intimate settings. In the concert series promoted by Dallas Acoustic House Concerts, you'll be able to see and hear performers close up, and mingle with musicians and fans alike, before and after the shows. Many of the shows will feature after hours music sessions with the performers. So bring an instrument, your voice or simply your ears and experience the joys of participating in the creation of live acoustic music.

Beginning May 14 and running through October 22, 2011 there will be a bluegrass jam every Saturday morning at the Frisco Farmers Market. Participation is limited due to the fact that we jam on a stage around a mic stand with two studio mics. The jam starts at 8 a.m. and we are through by noon unless it gets too hot earlier. Come to the Northwest corner of the market and you will see us.

There is a lot going on with ukulele playing, lessons and events in the Texas area. This group will help you keep up with uke friendly events, uke only events and places to get uke lessons. Whether you are a beginning player or a seasoned professional, you are welcome in this group!

Music fans/ patrons meeting together to enjoy live music in Mansfield, TX. Maybe catching dinner before the show begins.

'Orleta' Polish Dance Ensemble is a group of the young and not so young (but dispite their age always young in heart) who enjoy Polish cultural heritage through beautiful music, traditions and folkloric dances of Poland. We have fun dancing and presenting the fruit of our work at International Festivals in Addison and Dallas. We have two groups that meet for dance practices every other Sunday - one for children and one for adults (again the young and younger at heart). No previous dance experien …

Be part of  great people and musicians who enjoy playing acoustical instruments! We meet at the community room at Preston Tower located at 6211 West Northwest Hwy. Preston Tower is west of 75 and east of the North Dallas Toll Road. Now musicians will not have to go to the burbs or to clubs all the time! This group welcomes all levels of players and all types of music played with acoustic instruments. We will play from 7:00 pm until 10:00 pm. Everyone is welcomed and we  have a wonderful room to …

This is a group for social events and beverage experimentations. We will consist of singles aged 30 to 50 in North Texas, but married folks and those in their 20's and 50's are welcome and will not be turned away! -(as well as those outside our geographic region are welcome to travel (here) with us)- Our primary focus will be coffee and wine, being social and meeting at restaurants and cafes. Just coffee and conversation and a good meal or two shall be great! Open to new ideas, including: wine a …

This is a group for folks who long for old-fashioned supper parties and civilized conversation about more than just sports and politics. We are avid travelers, love food and drink, photography, art and music, books and dancing, and welcome into our group people of diverse interests who love sharing different opinions with respect and good humor. We will meet every other weekend on Saturday or Sunday evening, probably rotating cooking and hosting chores. Our home is in southwest Fort Worth, close …

This a group for anyone interested in establishing authentic relationships. This is group is for straight single christians ages 35-57. If you desire to find your soulmate or if you are simply looking to establish authentic friendships. This is a great club to join. If you don't have any friends and would like to make new friends, then this is the club for you. If you have tried online dating sites, blind dates, and etc... only to find people not looking for booty calls and unmeaningful unauthen …

This is a group for anyone interested in Bluegrass music, especially those who enjoy participating in or watching Jams and Live Performances. This group was created by the Southwest Bluegrass Club and it will share many opportunities provided by that club, but members of this meetup need not be members of the club, nor do they have to join the club to participate in their activities.