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Tango in Dallas/Fort Worth, TexasMany people and groups organize Argentine tango activities in the Dallas/Fort Worth area. This list of Argentine tango activities in Dallas and Fort Worth is compiled by Stephen and Susan Brown based on information provided by the organizers of the individual activities. We update the information several times during the month, but this listing should only be used as a guide. It is advisable to contact the individual organizers for the most complete and accurate information about any specific event.
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Camicando Milonga
Sunday, June 1 — 8:00 - 11:00 p.m.
hosted by Laurie Vega
at the Plaza Arts Center
1115 Fourth Avenue, Carrollton, TX
(Google Map)
(MapQuest).
Admission is $15.
For more information, contact
,
214.415.5876.
LMRA Milonga
Second Sundays of Most Months — 7:00 to 10:00 p.m.
hosted by Terri West and Paula White
at Lockheed Martin Recreation Area Club House
3400 Bryant Irvin Road, Fort Worth, TX
(Google Map)
(MapQuest).
Admission: $10 per person.
For more information, contact
,
817-991-2838 or
,
817-808-7539.
Cancelled for May; next scheduled date is June 8.
Second Sunday Milonga
Second Sunday of Every Month — 8:00 to 11:00 p.m.
hosted by Lisa Ellison (usually with dj Stephen Brown)
at Salon Pavadita, 2714½ Greenville Ave., Dallas, TX
(Google Map)
(MapQuest).
Admission: $10 per person.
(no lessons before the milonga until further notice)
For more information, contact
,
214.288.5412.
Scheduled and projected dates: May 11 and June 8.
Dallasite and Dancer Milonga
Third Sunday of Most Months — 8:30 - 11:00 p.m.
hosted by Laurie Vega
at the Plaza Arts Center
1115 Fourth Avenue, Carrollton, TX
(Google Map)
(MapQuest).
Admission is $12.
a lesson is offered 8:00-8:30 p.m.
For more information, contact
,
214.415.5876.
Scheduled and projected dates: May 18 and June 15.
Last Sunday Milonga
Last Sunday of Every Month — 8:00 to 11:00 p.m.
hosted by Lisa Ellison (usually with dj Stephen Brown)
at Salon Pavadita, 2714½ Greenville Ave., Dallas, TX
(Google Map)
(MapQuest).
Admission: $10 per person.
(no lessons before the milonga until further notice)
For more information, contact
,
214.288.5412.
Cancelled for May; next scheduled date is June 29.
Tango at Zaguan
Second and Fourth Monday of Every Month — 9:00-11:00 p.m.
at Zaguan Bakery and Cafe, 2604 Oak Lawn Ave., Dallas, TX
(Google Map)
(MapQuest).
No cover, but plan to support the cafe through food and drink purchases.
This cafe specializes in Latin American food.
For more information, contact
,
214.219.8393.
Scheduled and projected dates: May 12, 26 and June 9, 23.
Tuesday, May 27, 9:00-11:00 p.m. — Party-Longa
hosted by Laurie Vega at Excuses Extreme Cafe
3025 Main St., Dallas, TX
(Google Map)
(MapQuest).
free admission, but please plan to support the cafe
For more information, see
Nocturna Tango
or contact
,
214.415.5876.
La Mariposa Milonga
First Friday of Every Month — 9:00 p.m. to 12:00 a.m.
hosted by Laurie Vega
Usually at the Plaza Arts Center
1115 4th Ave., Carrollton, TX
(Google Map)
(MapQuest).
Admission is $10;
A lesson will be offered 8:30-9:00 p.m.
For more information, contact
,
Scheduled and projected dates: May 2 and June 6.
UNT Denton Milonga
Fridays — Feb 22, March 14, April 11 — 9:00 p.m. to 12:00 a.m.
hosted by Los Milongueros UNT Tango Club
at the Syndicate, University Union, Level 1
1155 Union Circle (aka W. Prairie St. & Avenue A), Denton, TX
(Google Map)
(MapQuest).
Admission is FREE;
For more information, contact
or Elisa and Michele, 940.220.4018.
Tango at Casa Vieja
Third Friday of Every Month — from about 8:30 p.m.
with live music by Tango Trio Dallas
at Casa Vieja Restaurante, 1927 E. Belt Line Rd., Suite 152, Carrollton, TX
(Google Map)
(MapQuest).
(in Carrollton Park Village shopping center, northeast corner of Josey and Beltline).
This Colombian restaurant provides live tango music for dancing with dinner.
Admission: $10 cover or a $10 minimum food and drink order.
For more information, call Rodolfo or Yolanda Patino 972.416.8172.
Scheduled and projected dates: May 16 and June 20.
Milonga at Dunn Bros Coffee
Last Friday of Every Month — 8:00 p.m. to 12:00 a.m.
hosted by Gary Wall (usually with dj George Furlong),
at Dunn Bros Coffee, 3725 Belt Line Road, Addison, TX
(Google Map)
(MapQuest).
No cover, but plan to support Dunn Bros through drink and food purchases.
Dunn Bros Coffee sells coffee (fixed hundreds of ways), teas,
juice, Italian sodas, wine, beer, sandwiches, cakes, etc.
For more information, contact
.
Scheduled and projected dates: May 30 and June 27.
Entre Amigos Milonga
First Saturday of Every Month — 9:00 p.m. to 2:00 a.m.
hosted by Daniel, Susana, Jairlebhi and George (DJ: George)
at Rhythm Nation, 3512 TX-121 N, Bedford, TX
(Google Map)
(MapQuest).
(at the northeast corner of Highway 121 and Cummings Dr.)
Admission: $10 per person.
Soft drinks are provided. Dancers may bring their own wine.
For more information, contact
,
469.939.4120; or
Daniel and Susana, 817.691.6546.
Scheduled and projected dates: May 3 and June 7.
TangoAmor Milonga
Second Saturday of Every Month — 9:00 p.m. to 12:00 a.m.
hosted by Nasrin Barmaki (with Phyllis Williams or Stephen Brown as dj)
at the Italian Club of Dallas
(next to the Queen of Sheba restaurant)
14865 Inwood Rd., Addison, TX
(Google Map)
(MapQuest).
Admission: $10 per person; cash bar
(admission includes a tango lesson 8:00-9:00 p.m. and buffet antipasto)
For more information, contact
,
214-507-1071.
Scheduled and projected dates: May 10 and June 14.
Chadra Milonga
Saturday, May 17 — 8:00-11:00 p.m.
hosted by Terri West and Paula White
at the Chadra Mezza & Grill
1622 Park Place Ave., Fort Worth, TX
(Google Map)
(MapQuest).
No cover, but please plan to eat dinner at the restaurant.
For more information, contact
,
817-991-2838 or
,
817-808-7539.
Corazon Argentino
Third Saturday of Every Month — 8:30 p.m. to 2:00 a.m.
hosted by Reese Fuentez and Sabor a Tango (DJ: Reese Fuentez)
at Tango and Cha Cha
13360 Preston Rd., Dallas, TX
(Google Map)
(MapQuest).
Admission: $15 per person (includes a tango lesson 8:00-8:30 p.m.)
For more information, contact
,
469.939.4120 or
Reese, 972.352.7126.
Scheduled and projected dates: May 17
Cancelled on June 21 in favor of a Milonga for Carolina and Diego.
Milonga for Carolina and Diego
Saturday, June 21 — 9:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m.
hosted by Jairelbhi and George (DJ: Stephen Brown)
at Tango and Cha Cha
13360 Preston Rd., Dallas, TX
(Google Map)
(MapQuest).
Admission: to be announced
For more information, contact
,
469.939.4120
Fort Worth Milonga
The Fourth Saturday of Some Months — 9:00 p.m. to 12:30 a.m.
hosted by Terri West and Paula White
at the Fort Worth Community Arts Center
(formerly the Fort Worth Modern Art Museum and Scott Theater)
1300 Gendy St., Fort Worth, TX
(Google Map)
(MapQuest)
(Center's Map).
Admission: $10 per person (includes a beginning lesson 8:30-9:00 p.m.).
For more information, contact
,
817-991-2838 or
,
817-808-7539.
Announced dates for 2008 are Feb. 23, July 26, Sept. 27 and Dec. 27.
Manolo & Marta Milonga/Performance
Saturday, May 31, — 9:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m.
Hosted by Laurie Vega (with dj Stephen Brown)
at Lori Hayner's Studio
6727-6729 Del Norte Lane, Dallas, TX
(Google Map)
(MapQuest).
Recommended parking is in the nearby lot at the corner of Hillcrest and Del Norte,
but not next to the building. If you park on Del Norte,
PLEASE DO NOT PARK ON THE SIDE WHERE THE HOUSES ARE!
Park on the side of the street that has the apartment complex.
Lori's studio is BEHIND the quadraplex facing the street.
Come down the driveway and go to the back of the lot.
It's the huge building on the right.
Admission: $20 per person
For more information, contact
,
214.415.5876.
