BFMS Events and Schedules
Please check the individual pages for details!
You can see a Complete list of Events here or follow the links on this page to the individual event pages.
Ever wonder who the band or caller was a few weeks ago?
Check the listing of Past Events to find out....
Great news for students!! BFMS is waiving the admission cost to our regular dances for individuals under the age of 21 and students who present at the door with a valid student ID. Looking forward to dancing with you!!
Help spread the word, distribute our new dance flier. *Click Here*
Special Events
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 Redeemer
For more info, click the link above or visit
www.bfms.org/midwinter.php
Wednesday, December 31 2025
New Year's Eve English Country DanceA New Year's Eve Gala English Country Dance Party!
6:30 pm until 12:30 amEmily 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 FSGWTickets are at 2019 prices!
Saturday, January 31 2026
2026 BFMS MidWinter BallTickets 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
Traditional American Dances
Wednesday, December 17 2025
Dave Winston calls to the music of Waxwing: Tyler St. Clare (flute and feet) and Todd Shelar (guitar). REGISTER HERE
Saturday, December 13 2025
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.
Traditional English Dances
Monday, December 15 2025
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)
Gentle English" are English country dances from all periods selected to be gentle on the knees, hips, feet, and backs of the dancers. BFMS plans to hold three or four Gentle English dances a year.
December 31st. See the New Year's Eve Gala page for details.
Other BFMS Events and Activities
The Song Swap is a place for folks to come together and share songs, community, and keep the live singing tradition thriving.
2nd Tuesday (7:30 to 9:30 PM)
4th Tuesday (7:30 to 9:30 PM)
Tuesday, December 23 2025
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
The Friendly Coffeehouse Open Mic is a BFMS-sponsored event, taking place on Third Fridays each month at 7 pm. It offers a friendly, supportive atmosphere for acoustic musicians, poets, storytellers and other folkies.
A community of musicians, dancers, and listeners who love the traditional music of Ireland.
The Catoctin music and dance weekend getaway gives dancers and musicians of all ages a chance to attend a family-friendly weekend featuring folk music, crafts and dancing in a beautiful mountain setting.
BFMS board meetings are almost always on the first Tuesday of the month and are open to BFMS members. If you would like to attend, please contact the BFMS President via email. president at bfms.org
To list a BFMS Event
Send the Date, Time, Location, Address, Type of event, Contact Information and Details of the event to events at bfms.org
