So opposites attract, huh? How many people have actually found that to be true? You're probably better off seeking a partner with similar interests, be it English literature, the great outdoors, or late-night partying. So here's a guide to hooking up with someone you can relate to in North Texas.

Love of the vine

Whether you're bubbly, fruity or bold, North Texas is a great place for wine enthusiasts. You could stop by one of the many tasting rooms in Dallas, or head to Grapevine for tours of real wineries.

The Wine Therapist hosts $20 Wednesday night wine tastings, which include snacks and discounts on bottles. 1810 Skillman St. 214-821-9463. thewinetherapist.com.

Grand Tastings Wine Tasting Room and Wine Cellar goes crazy for Champagne on Fridays, when they offer a flight of three champagnes for $14 to $30. 4430 McKinney Ave. 214-559-3491. grandtastings.com.

WineStyles has locations all over North Texas, and each outlet offers its own calendar of wine tastings and other events. For locations and event listings: winestyles.com.

Su Vino Winery in Grapevine allows you to make your own wines – custom label and all. A great first date. 120 South Main St., Suite 40. 817-424-0123. suvinowinery.com.

Au naturel

Love the great outdoors? North Texas cities have plenty to offer for those who love to break a sweat in the sun. So grab your bike and hit the trail.

Urban hotties will always be plentiful on the Katy Trail, a concrete path that runs through uptown Dallas from SMU to the American Airlines Center near downtown. Download map and event information at katytraildallas.org.

If you're looking for water and surrounding that are less city-fied, head to the trails around White Rock Lake. You'll feel as if you've hit the country at this urban oasis in East Dallas. whiterocklake.org.

Arbor Hills Nature Preserve in Plano, a 200-acre park, includes a paved recreational trail, 2 miles of off-road bike trails, natural zones for exploring, and plenty of new people to run into. 6701 W. Parker Road; www.planoparks.org.

State of the art

Would you rather gaze at the latest sculpture or debate the beauty of oils vs. pastels? Then try out these local art events to find some fellow inspiring minds.

Meet fellow film buffs in modern surroundings during Magnolia at the Modern, an ongoing series featuring critically acclaimed art-house films at the Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth. Screenings occur on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays and cost $7.50. 3200 Darnell St., Fort Worth. 817-738-9215; www.themodern.org.

Late Nights at the Dallas Museum of Art brings together art and nightlife on the third Friday of each month. The museum is open until midnight and features performances, concerts, readings, film screenings, Starbucks coffee tastings, tours and more. $10. 1717 N. Harwood St., 214-922-1200; www.dm-art.org.

The Latino Cultural Center offers those looking for something a little more global a variety of exhibits, programs and performances, including a Pedro Almodovar film festival and a Mexican folk-art workshop. Latino Cultural Center, 2600 Live Oak Blvd., 214.671-0045; dallasculture.org.

For the foodies

If you want to heat things up, head to a cooking class at a local grocery store or culinary shop.

Central Market offers plenty of opportunity for you to get your hands dirty. Check out their schedule of hands-on cooking classes at locations in Dallas, Plano, Fort Worth and Southlake. Some recent classes include Hot Weather Salads, Taste of Argentina and Sushi All the Time. centralmarket.com.

United Supermarkets takes cooking seriously and healthily. You're likely to find fellow health nuts at classes such as Gluten-Free Summer Cooking, Make Your Own Pet Food and Vegetarian Cuisine. Market Street Dish Event Center, 5605 Colleyville Blvd., Colleyville, 817-577-5020; and 6100 W. Eldorado Parkway, McKinney, 972-548-5140. unitedtexas.com.

Sur La Table: Snag a French kiss at a culinary class. The Dallas store offers a culinary program that features a lot of global cuisine. Try classes such as "Dinner in Jamaica Nights," "Packing the Ultimate Picnic" and "Mexican Everyday." 4527 Travis St., Suite A, 214-219-4404; surlatable.com.

Puppy love

If you've got a thing for animals, you know it's hard to find humans who understand you. Fortunately, North Texas loves its pets. Here are a few local dog parks that might lead to a little nuzzling later.

White Rock Lake Dog Park, 8000 Mockingbird Lane, 214-670-8895, wrldogpark.com

Dog Park at Jack Carter Park, along Bluebonnet Trail in Plano, 972-941-2275; www.planodogpark.org

Fort Woof Dog Park, Gateway Park, east of downtown Fort Worth (north of Interstate 30 between Beach Street and Oakland Boulevard), 817-871-5700, fortworthdogpark.org

Lake Forest Dog Park, 1400 Ryan Road, Denton, 940-349-8731, cityofdenton.com/pages/dogpark.cfm

I love the nightlife

If you don't get up until noon, then maybe you're looking for a fellow clubgoer or bar-hopper. Here are a few current hot spots to see and be seen.

If you want the latest in scenester activity, then you have to check out Ghostbar, the hottest club to hit Dallas since, well, ever. Located on the top floor of the W Hotel Dallas, the club's $20 cover charge will probably get you a glimpse at celebrities such as Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo, Carrie Underwood, or Owen and Luke Wilson. 2440 Victory Park Lane, Suite 3300, 214-720-9919. ghostbar-dallas.n9negroup.com.

Or you could take it down a notch, put on a pair of jeans and go to some of the area's best places to grab a beer and listen to local music. In Dallas, check out the Granada Theater, which features the best in area acts as well as the hottest touring sensations. 3524 Greenville Ave., 214-824-9933; granadatheater.com. In Fort Worth, the Ridglea Theater is the place to catch the next big thing in rock. 6025 Camp Bowie Blvd., Fort Worth, 817-738-9500; ridgleatheater.com.

The hip-hop scene in North Texas is thriving, mostly because of Erykah Badu and her Black Forest Theater in South Dallas. It's not only given local rappers and R&B artists a chance, but it's also brought in big names such as Dave Chappelle. 1920 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., 214-421-0677.

And you just can't live in Texas unless you've been to Gilley's Dallas and ridden a mechanical bull. Hats and boots are always welcome at this concert venue, which features some of the biggest names in country music. 1135 South Lamar St., 214-421-2021; gilleys.com.