hey all..
i am up dating TexasRaks.com and would love your input.... see anything below that is not longer happening / or a venue that is closed? or has incorrect data? any new stuff ? let me know!

there is lotz of info out there... let me know what you know....i'd love this site to be complete and updated.... i get to look at it it about once a quarter..... it's time for a big overhaul! help a girl out!



Monthly Events

Kismet Stage ~ Monthly Open Performance Nights ~ www.kismetdance.org ~ DFW
Featured Performers ~ March - Raks Halim ~ May - Just Fabulous
July - Sa'diyya and the North Texas School of World Dance
September - Johara Dance Ensemble ~ November - Vision in Dance


Mirage! ~ Texas Union Showroom at 7:30 pm ~ Austin
www.troupemirage.com Every other Thursday
Dates : March 6 ~ March 20 ~ April 3 ~ April 17 ~ May 1

Demo's Greek Restaurants ~ 3 locations ~ San Antonio
Karavan Student Belly Dance Jam Sessions ~ Mon, Tues & Wed

Casa de Luz ~ Every 1st Saturday ~ Austin
Show ~ Variety of Dancers ~ www.desertpassion.com

Sirrom ~ 1st Friday Drum and Dance Jam! ~ Central / Houston
Open Drum Circle ~ www.sirroms.com

Carousel Caravan Show ~ 3rd Saturday ~ Austin
Produced by Melissa Amira ~ www.melissaamira.com


Full Moon Dance & Music Circles ~ Austin
Lucila's Stage Under the Skies ~ www.Luciladance.com
Dates ~ Saturday closest to the Full Moon


Sahara Nights at Copa ~ 217 Congress ~ 2nd Saturdays ~ Austin
Sabaya Bellydance Collective ~ www.sabayabellydance.com ~ 10 pm Upstairs




Dance Venues ~ Restuarants ~ Clubs
*****Always call in advance - Venues, Performers & Show Times are Subject to Change *******


Khazzane ~ Fine Indian Dining ~ Houston
5711 Hillcroft Avenue ~ Performance 8:30 Friday and Saturdays ~ 713.784.7300

Pyramids Restaurant and Club ~ Dallas
10601 Church Road ~ 214.503.7400

Byzantio Cafe Bar ~ Dancers Every Thursday ~ Houston
403 W. Gray ~ 713.520.6896

Cafe Istanbul ~ 5450 W. Lovers Lane ~ Dallas
Music and Dance Friday & Saturday ~ 214.902.0919

Demo's Greek Restaurants ~ 3 locations ~ San Antonio
7115 Blanco Rd ~ The Forum ~ 2501 N. St. Mary's

Cafe Europe ~ Dancing Every Tuesday ~ Houston
2711 Fountain View Dr. ~ 713.532.2220

Garson ~ www.garsononline.com/ ~ Houston
2926 Hillcroft ~ Dancers Friday and Saturday

Z'ba Mediterranean Restaurant and Bar ~ Lubbock
806.687.3350 ~ Music and Dance Weekends

Agora ~ Dancers Every Wednesday ~ Houston
1712 Westheimer Road ~ www.agorahouston.com

Pyramids Restaurants ~ Music and Dance Weekends ~ Austin
2 locations ~ 6019 N I-35 @ 290 ~ a new location on 6th Street

Sina Persian Restaurant ~ San Antonio
6501 Blanco ~ Dancers Friday and Saturday

Al-Amir ~ www.alamirdallas.net ~ Dallas
Music and Dance Friday & Saturday

Wael's Mediterranean Cuisine ~ 2449 Bay Area Blvd ~ Clearlake
Dancers every Saturday ~ 281.286.1110

Saffron Moroccan Cuisine ~ 2006 Lexington ~ Houston
Entertainment Thursday >> Saturday ~ 713.522.3562

Hedary's ~ 7915 Belt Line ~ Dallas
Music and Dance on Saturdays 214.233.1080

Kosta's Cafe ~ 4914 Greenville Ave. ~ Dallas
Call for Schedule ~ 214.987.3225

El Mediterraneo Cafe ~ 18033 Upper Bay Blvd ~ Clearlake
Dancers every Saturday ~ 281 333-3180

Stratos ~ 2907 Northwest Highway ~ Dallas
Shows Thursday, Friday & Saturday ~ 214.352.3321