See our Events page for a complete listing of events and details.
Saturday, May 11 2024 (Member Sponsored) Balfolk dance (bal) 1 pm – 4 pm. The Four Hour Day Lutherie, 4305 Harford Rd. Baltimore, MD 21214
An afternoon of traditional folk dance from France and Brittany! All dances are taught. They’re easy to learn, easy to do and a whole lot of fun! Try out the bourree, hanter dro, laride, valse, polka and more! Live Music by Balfolk Balto: Ralph Dubayah, hurdy gurdy; Ted Porter, French bagpipes, mandolin; Mark Vidor, accordion. Dance Instruction by Gene Baron. $10 General Admission. For more information: mbvidor@aol.com
Saturday, May 11 2024 2nd Saturday Dance 8-10:30 PM Andrea Nettleton calling to Terpsichore ~ Elke Baker, fiddle, Liz Donaldson, piano, and Ralph Gordon, bass 7 pm Annual Membership Meeting, followed by the dance at 8, including ECD and contra
Dance lesson: 7:45-8:00 (if meeting has ended)
Members arriving by 7:10 attend dance for free.
Everyone is asked to preregister. Members arriving by 7:10, select the BFMS member -$10 option. Online payment only. Pre-payment is encouraged. http://bfms.org/secondsatpay.php
Admission is: $10 BFMS members arriving after 7:10 & affiliates, $15 non-members. People under 21 and students with ID: free
Potluck snacks at the break.
Location: The Church of the Nativity and Holy Comforter, 6112 York Rd, Baltimore, MD 21212
Saturday, May 11 2024 BFMS State of Society Meeting at 2nd Saturday Dance Annual meeting of the BFMS Membership will be held at the Church of the Nativity and Holy Comforter, 6112 York Rd, Baltimore, MD 21212
Members arriving by 7:10 attend dance for free.
Otherwise, online payment only.
You can prepay or register for free admission to reserve your spot. http://bfms.org/secondsatpay.php
If you want to attend the meeting via Zoom, email 2ndsat at bfms.org (replace at with @) by April 30.
See Second Saturday dance event for informationon about the dance that follows
Click link above (web) or below (newsletter) to see more general info on Annual Meeting.
Monday, May 13 2024 English Country Dance English Country Dance: 8:00 - 10:30 pm
Kappy Lanng will lead the dancing to music by Becky Ross, (violin), Liz Donaldson, (piano) and Mark Vidor, (accordion)
Location: The Church of the Nativity and Holy Comforter, 6112 York Rd, Baltimore, MD 21212.
PLEASE NOTE: Dances are mask optional and proof of vaccination not required. Participants are welcome to bring snacks to share at the break.
Please pay on-line at Www.bfms.org/englishcountrypay.php
Wednesday, May 15 2024 Contra Dance Kappy Lanning calls to music by Ladies in the Parlor - Barb Schmid (fiddle), Freya Qually (guitar), Suzanne Gates (bass), and Sharon Sacks (banjo). Intro lesson at 7:30pm. Dance starts at 8pm at Lovely Lane Church. Online payment only: https://bfms.org/contradancepay.php
Best discount on Catoctin admissions ends May 15th
The weekend is Friday June 14th-Sunday June 16th
Sunday, May 19 2024 (Member Sponsored) House Concert with Jeff Warner Jeff Warner will be presenting a member-sponsored house concert on Sunday, May 19 at 3. Doors open at 2:30. See http://www.jeffwarner.com/. Jeff rarely performs in the Baltimore area, so it will be such a treat to hear Jeff in an intimate, well ventilated, house concert setting. Reservations are strongly encouraged because a sellout is expected .
Please contact specialevents@bfms.org or 410-979-8150 to reserve a seat and get directions. Contributions of snacks and beverages to share are welcome. Suggested admission by cash or check is $20 for BFMS members and $25 for non-members.
Monday, May 20 2024 English Country Dance English Country Dance: 8:00 - 10:30 pm
Mike Franch will lead the dancing to the music of the Geud Band of Baltimore!
Location: The Church of the Nativity and Holy Comforter, 6112 York Rd, Baltimore, MD 21212.
PLEASE NOTE: Dances are mask optional and proof of vaccination not required. Participants are welcome to bring snacks to share at the break.
Please pay on-line at Www.bfms.org/englishcountrypay.php
