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Saturday, November 01 2025
Memorial Celebration of Michael Quitt
Memorial for Michael Quitt
Schedule:
2:30 Doors open, set up chairs for singing circle
3:00-5:00 Singing circle
5:00-5:30 Set up for pot luck
5:30-6:30 Pot luck dinner
6:30-7:00 Memorial for Michael Quitt
7:00-7:30 Clean up from pot luck
7:30-8:00 Dance lesson and sound check
8:00-10:30 Evening dance, Greg Frock calling to Wild Wombats of the Chesapeake: Carl Friedman (fiddle), Robin Wilson (flute, concertina, sax), Ralph Barthine (guitar), Janina O’Brien (piano, bodhran, accordion, whistle)
Location: The Church of the Nativity and Holy Comforter, 6112 York Rd, Baltimore, MD 21212
Free admission - Please let us know you are coming by registering at http://bfms.org/secondsatpay.php or emailing specialevents You can sign up for the potluck at http://www.PerfectPotluck.com/EKYX1447
Sunday, November 02 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, November 03 2025
English Country Dance
English Country Dance from 8:00 -- 10:30 pm
Marty Taylor, on whistles, recorders and concertina; Carl Friedman on piano; and Becky Ross on violin will play the tunes to the dances called by Kappy Laning this evening!
Please register ahead of time:
http://bfms.org/englishcountrypay.php
Wednesday, November 05 2025
Contra Dance
Kappy Laning calls to the music of Ken Kolodner (hammered dulcimer, fiddle), Elke Baker (fiddle) and Liz Donaldson (piano). Intro lesson at 7:30pm. Dance starts at 8pm at Lovely Lane Church. Online payment only: https://bfms.org/contradancepay.php
Saturday, November 08 2025
2nd Saturday Dance
7-9:30 PM (winter start time is 1 hr earlier than summer)
Kim Forry calling to Baltimore Open Band lead by McGregor Yatsevitch
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.
Monday, November 10 2025
English Country Dance
English Country Dance 8 to 1030 pm.
Sharon McKinley calls to the playing of Carl Friedman, violin, Steven Epstein on clarinet and Janina O'Brien, on piano.
Snacks are always welcome but not required for admittance.
Please register:
http://bfms.org/englishcountrypay.php
Tuesday, November 11 2025
BFMS Song Swap
We are going live and in person at the 4 Hour a Day Lutherie in Lauraville, 4305 Harford Rd, Baltimore, MD 21214 Once a month on the 2nd Tuesday, 7:30-9:30 p.m. We're delighted to be singing in person! Bring a favorite folk-genre song or two to share with our community of singers. Chorus songs or repeated refrains are encouraged. You can lead a song, sing along, hum, listen, or add some accompaniment. No mic, no pressure, no performance. Just singing together in a friendly, supportive space! Free (pass-the-hat goodwill donation welcome)
REMEMBER: If you are sick, not feeling well, etc., please stay home.
Wednesday, November 12 2025
Contra Dance
Harris Bard Lapiroff calls to the music of Here on the Hill: Tory Horner (fiddle), Annie McDougall (fiddle), and Rosemary Powell (fiddle). Intro lesson at 7:30pm. Dance starts at 8pm at Lovely Lane Church. Online payment only: https://bfms.org/contradancepay.php
Monday, November 17 2025
English Country Dance
More English Country Dancing to be done from 8 to 1030 pm, Come join us; We can't get enough!
April Blum calls and Robin Wilson (flute and concertina), Carl Friedman (piano), and Emily Aubrey (violin) will play accordingly!
Please register here:
http://bfms.org/englishcountrypay.php
Wednesday, November 19 2025
Contra Dance
Penelope Weinberger calls to the music of Some Assembly: Mary Corletta Flora (flute, alto sax, penny whistles), Adam Lee (guitar), Donna Moore Boylan (keyboard, accordion), Iain Sturrock (vocals, cajon, guitar), Joe Klausner (fiddle, mandolin, banjo). Intro lesson at 7:30pm. Dance starts at 8pm at Lovely Lane Church. Online payment only: https://bfms.org/contradancepay.php
Monday, November 24 2025
English Country Dance
Dance the calories away beforehand by joining us for an
English Country Dance 8 pm to 1030 pm!
Emily Aubrey will call and Jeff Steinberg on violin, Mark Vidor on accordion, and Janina O'Brien on piano will all play!
snacks not required but absolulely welcomed!
please register here:
http://bfms.org/englishcountrypay.php
Wednesday, November 26 2025
Contra Dance
Chloe Levine calls to the music of Roundtuit: Rebecca Weiss (fiddle) & Charlie Pilzer (piano). The Pre-Thanksgiving Dance! Intro lesson at 7:30pm. Dance starts at 8pm at Lovely Lane Church. Online payment only: https://bfms.org/contradancepay.php
Wednesday, December 03 2025
Contra Dance
Qwill Duvall calls to the music of Raven & Goose: Corwin Zekley (fiddle), Grace Fellows (piano). Intro lesson at 7:30pm. Dance starts at 8pm at Lovely Lane Church. Online payment only: https://bfms.org/contradancepay.php
Tuesday, December 09 2025
BFMS Song Swap
We are going live and in person at the 4 Hour a Day Lutherie in Lauraville, 4305 Harford Rd, Baltimore, MD 21214 Once a month on the 2nd Tuesday, 7:30-9:30 p.m. We're delighted to be singing in person! Bring a favorite folk-genre song or two to share with our community of singers. Chorus songs or repeated refrains are encouraged. You can lead a song, sing along, hum, listen, or add some accompaniment. No mic, no pressure, no performance. Just singing together in a friendly, supportive space! Free (pass-the-hat goodwill donation welcome)
REMEMBER: If you are sick, not feeling well, etc., please stay home.
Wednesday, December 10 2025
Contra Dance
Perry Shafran calls to the music of Sugar Beat: Elke Baker (fiddle), Susan Brandt (flute), Marc Glickman (piano). Intro lesson at 7:30pm. Dance starts at 8pm at Lovely Lane Church. Online payment only: https://bfms.org/contradancepay.php
Saturday, December 13 2025
2nd Saturday Dance
7-9:30 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: $10 BFMS members & affiliates, $15 non-members. People under 21 and students with ID: free
Potluck snacks at the break.
Wednesday, December 17 2025
Contra Dance
Dave Winston calls to the music of Waxwing: Tyler St. Clare (flute and feet) and Todd Shelar (guitar). Intro lesson at 7:30pm. Dance starts at 8pm at Lovely Lane Church. Online payment only: https://bfms.org/contradancepay.php
Wednesday, December 24 2025
Contra Dance
No dance on Christmas Eve.
Wednesday, December 31 2025
Contra Dance
No dance on New Year's Eve.
Saturday, January 10 2026
2nd Saturday Dance
7-9:30 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: $10 BFMS members & affiliates, $15 non-members. People under 21 and students with ID: free
Potluck snacks at the break.
Saturday, February 14 2026
2nd Saturday Dance
7-9:30 PM
Greg Frock calling to TBD
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.
Saturday, March 14 2026
2nd Saturday Dance
7-9:30 PM
April Blum 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: $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 PM or 8-10:30
TBD calling to Waxwing ~ Tyler St. Clare (flute and feet) and Todd Shelar (guitar)
Dance lesson: 6:30 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, May 09 2026
2nd Saturday Dance
Memorial Celebration of Michael Quitt
Memorial for Michael Quitt
Schedule:
2:30 Doors open, set up chairs for singing circle
3:00-5:00 Singing circle
5:00-5:30 Set up for pot luck
5:30-6:30 Pot luck dinner
6:30-7:00 Memorial for Michael Quitt
7:00-7:30 Clean up from pot luck
7:30-8:00 Dance lesson and sound check
8:00-10:30 Evening dance, Greg Frock calling to Wild Wombats of the Chesapeake: Carl Friedman (fiddle), Robin Wilson (flute, concertina, sax), Ralph Barthine (guitar), Janina O’Brien (piano, bodhran, accordion, whistle)
Location: The Church of the Nativity and Holy Comforter, 6112 York Rd, Baltimore, MD 21212
Free admission - Please let us know you are coming by registering at http://bfms.org/secondsatpay.php or emailing specialevents You can sign up for the potluck at http://www.PerfectPotluck.com/EKYX1447
Sunday, November 02 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, November 03 2025
English Country Dance
English Country Dance from 8:00 -- 10:30 pm
Marty Taylor, on whistles, recorders and concertina; Carl Friedman on piano; and Becky Ross on violin will play the tunes to the dances called by Kappy Laning this evening!
Please register ahead of time:
http://bfms.org/englishcountrypay.php
Wednesday, November 05 2025
Contra Dance
Kappy Laning calls to the music of Ken Kolodner (hammered dulcimer, fiddle), Elke Baker (fiddle) and Liz Donaldson (piano). Intro lesson at 7:30pm. Dance starts at 8pm at Lovely Lane Church. Online payment only: https://bfms.org/contradancepay.php
Saturday, November 08 2025
2nd Saturday Dance
7-9:30 PM (winter start time is 1 hr earlier than summer)
Kim Forry calling to Baltimore Open Band lead by McGregor Yatsevitch
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.
Monday, November 10 2025
English Country Dance
English Country Dance 8 to 1030 pm.
Sharon McKinley calls to the playing of Carl Friedman, violin, Steven Epstein on clarinet and Janina O'Brien, on piano.
Snacks are always welcome but not required for admittance.
Please register:
http://bfms.org/englishcountrypay.php
Tuesday, November 11 2025
BFMS Song Swap
We are going live and in person at the 4 Hour a Day Lutherie in Lauraville, 4305 Harford Rd, Baltimore, MD 21214 Once a month on the 2nd Tuesday, 7:30-9:30 p.m. We're delighted to be singing in person! Bring a favorite folk-genre song or two to share with our community of singers. Chorus songs or repeated refrains are encouraged. You can lead a song, sing along, hum, listen, or add some accompaniment. No mic, no pressure, no performance. Just singing together in a friendly, supportive space! Free (pass-the-hat goodwill donation welcome)
REMEMBER: If you are sick, not feeling well, etc., please stay home.
Wednesday, November 12 2025
Contra Dance
Harris Bard Lapiroff calls to the music of Here on the Hill: Tory Horner (fiddle), Annie McDougall (fiddle), and Rosemary Powell (fiddle). Intro lesson at 7:30pm. Dance starts at 8pm at Lovely Lane Church. Online payment only: https://bfms.org/contradancepay.php
Monday, November 17 2025
English Country Dance
More English Country Dancing to be done from 8 to 1030 pm, Come join us; We can't get enough!
April Blum calls and Robin Wilson (flute and concertina), Carl Friedman (piano), and Emily Aubrey (violin) will play accordingly!
Please register here:
http://bfms.org/englishcountrypay.php
Wednesday, November 19 2025
Contra Dance
Penelope Weinberger calls to the music of Some Assembly: Mary Corletta Flora (flute, alto sax, penny whistles), Adam Lee (guitar), Donna Moore Boylan (keyboard, accordion), Iain Sturrock (vocals, cajon, guitar), Joe Klausner (fiddle, mandolin, banjo). Intro lesson at 7:30pm. Dance starts at 8pm at Lovely Lane Church. Online payment only: https://bfms.org/contradancepay.php
Monday, November 24 2025
English Country Dance
Dance the calories away beforehand by joining us for an
English Country Dance 8 pm to 1030 pm!
Emily Aubrey will call and Jeff Steinberg on violin, Mark Vidor on accordion, and Janina O'Brien on piano will all play!
snacks not required but absolulely welcomed!
please register here:
http://bfms.org/englishcountrypay.php
Wednesday, November 26 2025
Contra Dance
Chloe Levine calls to the music of Roundtuit: Rebecca Weiss (fiddle) & Charlie Pilzer (piano). The Pre-Thanksgiving Dance! Intro lesson at 7:30pm. Dance starts at 8pm at Lovely Lane Church. Online payment only: https://bfms.org/contradancepay.php
Wednesday, December 03 2025
Contra Dance
Qwill Duvall calls to the music of Raven & Goose: Corwin Zekley (fiddle), Grace Fellows (piano). Intro lesson at 7:30pm. Dance starts at 8pm at Lovely Lane Church. Online payment only: https://bfms.org/contradancepay.php
Tuesday, December 09 2025
BFMS Song Swap
We are going live and in person at the 4 Hour a Day Lutherie in Lauraville, 4305 Harford Rd, Baltimore, MD 21214 Once a month on the 2nd Tuesday, 7:30-9:30 p.m. We're delighted to be singing in person! Bring a favorite folk-genre song or two to share with our community of singers. Chorus songs or repeated refrains are encouraged. You can lead a song, sing along, hum, listen, or add some accompaniment. No mic, no pressure, no performance. Just singing together in a friendly, supportive space! Free (pass-the-hat goodwill donation welcome)
REMEMBER: If you are sick, not feeling well, etc., please stay home.
Wednesday, December 10 2025
Contra Dance
Perry Shafran calls to the music of Sugar Beat: Elke Baker (fiddle), Susan Brandt (flute), Marc Glickman (piano). Intro lesson at 7:30pm. Dance starts at 8pm at Lovely Lane Church. Online payment only: https://bfms.org/contradancepay.php
Saturday, December 13 2025
2nd Saturday Dance
7-9:30 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: $10 BFMS members & affiliates, $15 non-members. People under 21 and students with ID: free
Potluck snacks at the break.
Wednesday, December 17 2025
Contra Dance
Dave Winston calls to the music of Waxwing: Tyler St. Clare (flute and feet) and Todd Shelar (guitar). Intro lesson at 7:30pm. Dance starts at 8pm at Lovely Lane Church. Online payment only: https://bfms.org/contradancepay.php
Wednesday, December 24 2025
Contra Dance
No dance on Christmas Eve.
Wednesday, December 31 2025
Contra Dance
No dance on New Year's Eve.
Saturday, January 10 2026
2nd Saturday Dance
7-9:30 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: $10 BFMS members & affiliates, $15 non-members. People under 21 and students with ID: free
Potluck snacks at the break.
Saturday, February 14 2026
2nd Saturday Dance
7-9:30 PM
Greg Frock calling to TBD
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.
Saturday, March 14 2026
2nd Saturday Dance
7-9:30 PM
April Blum 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: $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 PM or 8-10:30
TBD calling to Waxwing ~ Tyler St. Clare (flute and feet) and Todd Shelar (guitar)
Dance lesson: 6:30 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, May 09 2026
2nd Saturday Dance
7-9:30 PM or 7:30-10 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
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.
