Uncle Calvin's General Information

Uncle Calvin’s is a not-for-profit weekly music venue held every Friday night in the fellowship hall of Northpark Presbyterian Church in Dallas, TX. We do close for the Kerrville Folk Festival and the Richardson Wildflower Festival in the spring, the Woody Guthrie Festival in the summer, Kerrville again in the fall, and major holidays. Calvin’s features live acoustic music in a smoke & alcohol free listening room. UC features many well know singer/songwriters and performing groups from around the country and has a reputation of having enthusiastic audiences that love and support live music. UC also sponsors and supports singer/songwriter stages at local arts festivals, such as the Wildflower Festival, as well as providing support to music festivals in the region, such as Kerrville and the Woody Guthrie Folk Festivals. The coffeehouse is staffed and run by dedicated volunteers from the community. We always welcome new volunteers here.

More Helpful Information:

Our Mailing Address:
Uncle Calvins Coffeehouse
c/o Northpark Presbyterian Church
9555 N. Central Expressway
Dallas, TX 75231-5001

Contact Numbers
Concert information: 214-363-0044

Admission Information
Admission/Donation (unless otherwise noted) $12.00 in advance or $15.00 at the door
Teenagers/Children - 1/2 the adult price

Doors open at 7:30 pm, shows begin at 8:00 pm and usually go to 11pm
General admission - no table reservations - advance tickets available

To get a printed copy of our schedule mailed to you each quarter, mail us a request to the above address. Or, join our weekly email list here.

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History of Uncle Calvin's

Uncle Calvin’s Coffeehouse was started in 1982 by Rev. Trey Hammond, an Associate Pastor of Northpark Presbyterian Church at the time. His original vision was to provide a place where original music could be heard in a relaxed listening room, free of smoke and alcohol where people could enjoy fellowship and have fun.

Starting with a borrowed sound system, some candles, homemade tablecloths, and Perrier bottles filled with flowers, UC opened in the old location of Northpark Church at Park Lane and Central (that location has since been redeveloped). The church moved to its current location near Walnut Hill and Central in the early 90s. Many well known musicians have played and entertained here over the years.

The "Uncle" in the name is Protestant reformer John Calvin (1509-1564) a pastor, teacher, scholar and humanist. As our founder Rev. Trey wrote, "we try to celebrate his lighter side."

Northpark Church has continued to sponsor the coffeehouse since its inception in 1982 and we are truly grateful for their support.

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Organizations Donated To

Each year Uncle Calvin's donates a percentage of its proceeds to various local charities. Some of the charities donated to in the past include:

New Beginnings Center - domestic violence
North Dallas Shared Ministries - food pantry
Stewpot - feeds the homeless at 1st Presbyterian downtown
Arts for People - helps the arts survive financially
English Language Ministry
Family Gateway
Greater Dallas Community of Churches
Habitat for Humanity
Interfaith Housing Coaltion
Meals on Wheels
North Dallas Shared Ministries
Oasis Housing Corp.
Oasis Housing
Presby Children's Services
Salvation Army
Stewpot
The Stewpot
Vickery Meadows Learning Ctr.
Washington St. Mission
Writers in the Round - Neuro Fiber Mitosis Foundation
And many others!

Thanks, volunteers and loyal fans! Thanks to you, we are making our community a better place and providing assistance to the homeless and hungry.

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Uncle Calvin's Coffeehouse * Northpark Presbyterian Church * 9555 N. Central Exp. * Dallas 75231 * (214) 363-0044