Combined Event Listing
All events in our calendar. Events are BFMS Sponsored unless indicated.
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2nd Saturday Dance
7-10:30 PM
Rebecca Anger calling to Some Assembly ~ Mary Flora - flute, sax, penny whistles, Donna Boylan - piano, Joe Klausner - violin, mandolin, Adam Lee - guitar
Dance lesson: 6:30
Online payment only. Pre-payment is encouraged. http://bfms.org/secondsatpay.php
Location: The Church of the Nativity and Holy Comforter, 6112 York Rd, Baltimore, MD 21212
Admission is $10 BFMS members & affiliates, $15 non-members. People under 21 and students with ID: free
Potluck snacks at the break.
Monday, December 15 2025
English Country Dance
An Evening of Dancing in the English Country Style
800 pm to 1030 pm
Jonathan Jensen, piano. . .; Emily Aubrey, violin; and Steven Epstein, clarinet will play the tunes to the dances called by Kappy Laning.
Please register at: http://bfms.org/englishcountrypay.php
snacks are always welcome, but most importantly, bring yourself (and a friend)
Tuesday, December 16 2025
Mid Winter Ball - Save the Date *Below*
Tickets are now available!
January 31 2026 not the date above
6:30-10pm Church of the RedeemerFor more info, click the link above or visit
www.bfms.org/midwinter.php
Wednesday, December 17 2025
Contra Dance
Dave Winston calls to the music of Waxwing: Tyler St. Clare (flute and feet) and Todd Shelar (guitar). REGISTER HERE
Monday, December 22 2025
English Country Dance
A slightly post-Winter-Solstice English Country Dance 8:00-1030 pm. brought to you by: Emily Aubrey, caller; Robin Wilson, flute/concertina; Jeff Steinberg, violin; and Janina O'Brien, piano . . . Bring a snack if you feel so inclined, but bring yourself, regardless. Please register at: http://bfms.org/englishcountrypay.php
Tuesday, December 23 2025
BFMS Song Swap
It’s 4th Tuesday BFMS zoom song swap! 7:30! Holiday
season....... The zoom song swap is a place for folks to come
together and share songs, community, and keep the live
singing tradition thriving. While we have been getting together
on zoom, the 4th Tuesday BFMS songswap has become
transcontinental and international with participants from west,
farther west, and north and northwest across the border. You
can drop in on the zoom and meet (and hear / sing with) some
nice folks we 're not likely to meet in person!
https://yorku.zoom.us/j/99950379772
Wednesday, December 24 2025
Contra Dance
No dance on Christmas Eve
Sunday, December 28 2025 (Member Sponsored)
BALFOLK MUSIC SESSION
1- 3 p.m., at the Four Hour Day Lutherie, 4305 Harford Road, Baltimore MD 21214. Balfolk refers to traditional and contemporary folk dance from France, Belgium, Brittany and a few other places. Dances include bourrée, mazurka, an dro, hanter dro and others. The music is interesting, rhythmic and lots of fun to play. Pretty easy, too! This will be a guided jam session, led by Mark Vidor. IT IS NOT A DANCE SESSION. All musicians and all instruments are welcome. No prior experience in the genre is necessary. Music will be provided at the session. Music is also available electronically in advance. For more information, contact Mark Vidor at mbvidor@aol.com
Monday, December 29 2025
English Country Dance
A Winter Evening of English Country Dance, 8 to 1030 pm. April Blum will call and Mark Vidor, accordion; Carl Friedman, piano; and Emily Aubrey, violin, shall play and you all shall dance! please register at: http://bfms.org/englishcountrypay.php
Wednesday, December 31 2025
Contra Dance
No dance on New Year's Eve
Wednesday, December 31 2025
New Year's Eve English Country Dance
A New Year's Eve Gala English Country Dance Party!
6:30 pm until 12:30 am
Emily Aubrey, along with Sharon McKinley will
be calling and Elegant Echoes (Liz Donaldson, Becky Ross and
Colleen Reed) will provide all the music you could require.
Reception and Decorating 6:30
Potluck Supper 7:15
Dancing begins at 8:30 Dessert Break ca
10:30 More Dancing ensues
A Champagne Toast at Midnight
This event is co-sponsored by BFMS and FSGW
Tickets are at 2019 prices!
Monday, January 05 2026
English Country Dance
A Winter Evening of English Country Dance
8 pm to 1030 pm
Christopher Field calls the dances and all the tunes thereof shall be played by Emily Aubrey, violin; Robin Wilson, flute/concertina; and Janina O'Brien, piano, mostly.
snacks are always welcomed, encouraged but never insisted upon
Please register at: http://bfms.org/englishcountrypay.php
Wednesday, January 07 2026
Contra Dance
Kim Forry calls to the music of Furnace Mountain: Aimee Curl (bass), Dave Van Deventer (fiddle), and Morgan Morrison (guitar, bouzouki). REGISTER HERE
Saturday, January 10 2026
2nd Saturday Dance
7-10:30 PM
Chloe E. W. Levine calling to Wombat Crossing: Charlie Pilzer (piano), Robin Wilson (flute, concertina, sax) and Carl Friedman (fiddle)
Dance lesson: 6:30
Pre-payment is encouraged, http://bfms.org/secondsatpay.php
Location: The Church of the Nativity and Holy Comforter, 6112 York Rd, Baltimore, MD 21212
Admission is $10 BFMS members & affiliates, $15 non-members. People under 21 and students with ID: free
Potluck snacks at the break.
Monday, January 12 2026
English Country Dance
English Country Dance on a Winter Night
8 pm until 1030 pm
Andrea Nettleton returns to call the dances that will then be played by Jeff Steinberg on violin; Carl Friedman on piano; and Mark Vidor on the accordion.
Snacks are encouraged but never insisted upon. Most importantly,
please register at: http://bfms.org/englishcountrypay/php
Wednesday, January 14 2026
Contra Dance
Alyssa (Lyss) Adkins calls to the msucis of Gus LaCasse (fiddle) and Pepin Mittelhauser (guitar). REGISTER HERE
Monday, January 19 2026
English Country Dance
English Country Dancing to warm you up on a winter night!
April Blum will call all the dances and Marty Taylor, recorders/concertina; Carl Friedman, violin; and Janina O'Brien on mostly piano will play all the music.
Consider bringing some tender morsels on which to snack, but by all means, register at http://bfms.org/englishcountrypay.php
Wednesday, January 21 2026
Contra Dance
Stephan Rochefort calls to the music of Joanna Clare (fiddle), Billy McComiskey (accordian), and Jonathan Vocke (clawhammer banjo, guitar). REGISTER HERE
Monday, January 26 2026
English Country Dance
English Country Dancing at its warmest on a late January night!
from 8 o'clock until half past 10 o'clock
Diane Schmitt calls and Robin WIlson on flute and concertina, Emily Aubrey on violin and Carl Friedman at the piano will provide a generous supply of musical sonority for the evening.
Please register at: http://bfms.org/englishcountrypay.php
Tuesday, January 27 2026
BFMS Song Swap
It’s 4th Tuesday BFMS zoom song swap! 7:30! New Years edition!
..... The zoom song swap is a place for folks to come
together and share songs, community, and keep the live
singing tradition thriving. While we have been getting together
on zoom, the 4th Tuesday BFMS songswap has become
transcontinental and international with participants from west,
farther west, and north and northwest across the border. You
can drop in on the zoom and meet (and hear / sing with) some
nice folks we 're not likely to meet in person!
https://yorku.zoom.us/j/99950379772
Wednesday, January 28 2026
Contra Dance
Colette Mrozek calls to the music of Strings on Wings: Todd Clewell (guitar), Barb Schmid (fiddle), Aaron Blouin (bass). REGISTER HERE
Saturday, January 31 2026
2026 BFMS MidWinter Ball
Tickets are now available!
Gaye Fifer calling to music by Handspring:
Carrie Rose (flute), Owen Morrison (guitar), Alexander Mitchell (fiddle)
6:30-10pm Church of the Redeemer
For more info, click the link above or visit
www.bfms.org/midwinter.php
Wednesday, February 04 2026
Contra Dance
Greg Frock calls to the music of The Rhythmajigs: Patti Reum ("rhyme"), flutes and whistles; Michael Giordano, fiddle and mandolin: Jack Maus ("moss") piano, accordion. REGISTER HERE
Wednesday, February 11 2026
Contra Dance
Luke Schoppert calls to the music of Contra Intuitive: Peggy Kaiser (piano), Gina Faber (mandolin/fiddle), Ryck Kaiser (fiddle). REGISTER HERE
Saturday, February 14 2026
2nd Saturday Dance
7-9:30 PM (one hour earlier)
Greg Frock calling to Lovely Lane String Band ~ Brenna Hogan - fiddle, Shane Knudsen - fiddle, Art Abrams - bass, John Sauer - guitar, Jay White - banjo
Dance lesson: 6:30
Online payment only. Pre-payment is encouraged. http://bfms.org/secondsatpay.php
Location: The Church of the Nativity and Holy Comforter, 6112 York Rd, Baltimore, MD 21212
Admission: $10 BFMS members & affiliates, $15 non-members. People under 21 and students with ID: free
Potluck snacks at the break.
Saturday, March 14 2026
2nd Saturday Dance
7-9:30 PM
TBD calling to Wild Wombats of the Chesapeake: Carl Friedman (fiddle), Robin Wilson (flute, concertina, sax), Ralph Barthine (guitar), Janina O’Brien (piano, bodhran, whistle)
Dance lesson: 6:30
Online payment only. Pre-payment is encouraged. http://bfms.org/secondsatpay.php
Location: The Church of the Nativity and Holy Comforter, 6112 York Rd, Baltimore, MD 21212
Admission is $10 BFMS members & affiliates, $15 non-members. People under 21 and students with ID: free
Potluck snacks at the break.
Saturday, April 11 2026
2nd Saturday Dance
7-9:30, 7:30-10, or 8-10:30 PM (TBD)
Colette Mrozek calling to Zachary Mills - fiddle & feet, Bobby LaRose - mandolin, and Charlie Pilzer - piano
Dance lesson: 6:30
Online payment only. Pre-payment is encouraged. http://bfms.org/secondsatpay.php
Location: The Church of the Nativity and Holy Comforter, 6112 York Rd, Baltimore, MD 21212
Admission: $10 BFMS members & affiliates, $15 non-members. People under 21 and students with ID: free
Potluck snacks at the break.
Saturday, May 09 2026
2nd Saturday Dance
7-9:30, 7:30-10, or 8-10:30 PM (TBD)
Melissa Chatham calling to Contra Rebels ~ Henry Koretzky (guitar), Barb Schmid (fiddle), Todd Clewell (fiddle), and Aaron Blouin (bass)
Dance lesson: 6:30, 7 or 7:30
Online payment only. Pre-payment is encouraged. http://bfms.org/secondsatpay.php
Location: The Church of the Nativity and Holy Comforter, 6112 York Rd, Baltimore, MD 21212
Admission: $10 BFMS members & affiliates, $15 non-members. People under 21 and students with ID: free
Potluck snacks at the break.
Saturday, June 13 2026
2nd Saturday Dance
7-9:30, 7:30-10, or 8-10:30 PM (TBD)
TBD calling to Rev it Up ~ Tory Horner - fiddle, Larry Unger - guitar
Dance lesson: 6:30, 7 or 7:30
Online payment only. Pre-payment is encouraged. http://bfms.org/secondsatpay.php
Location: The Church of the Nativity and Holy Comforter, 6112 York Rd, Baltimore, MD 21212
Admission: $10 BFMS members & affiliates, $15 non-members. People under 21 and students with ID: free
Potluck snacks at the break.
