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....
Due to the ongoing pandemic, BFMS is not currently hosting any in-person events. We hope to be able to offer in-person events in the near future! To protect those most at risk of infection from Covid-19, we expect that vaccination and pre-registration will be required when we gather again in-person. Stay tuned for more information - we miss you!.
Please help support our Callers and Musicians
BFMS encourages our members to donate to musicians and callers who had their BFMS sponsored gigs cancelled due to coronavirus. We are no longer accepting donations through our website, but CDSS has established a website for donations to musicians and callers.https://www.cdss.org/covid19/send-love-to-freelancers
If you cannot find contact info for specific performers, please contact our dance chairs, who can provide contact info.
Special Events
Friday, December 03 2021
JOHN GORKA
Tickets $25.00 ~ Showtime 7:30 pm. Doors open at 7:00 pm. Buy in advance! Remaining tickets will be available at the door if not sold out. ALL TICKET SALES FINAL, NO REFUNDS OR EXCHANGES. https://uptownconcerts.com/cellar-stage-timonium/shows-cellar-stage-timonium/
Sunday, December 05 2021
Waltz at Glen Echo
Evening Star plays a lively mix of folk waltzes with a few other couples’ dances, including Tango, Hambo, Swing, and Polka. Admission is $15, $5 for full-time students with ID. No partner required. The waltz lesson begins at 2:45 p.m. with a half-hour of beginner instruction and 15 minutes for an intermediate or advanced move. Dancing follows 3:30 - 6 p.m. Masks and proof of fully vaxed status are required. www.WaltzTimeDances.org info@WaltzTimeDances.org
Sunday, December 05 2021
Irish Holiday Party
Open to all (proof of vaccination required for 12 and over) from 5 to 9 PM in Silver Spring. It includes dancing and session, open bar, food, raffle, door prizes, and Santa. RSVP
Tuesday, December 07 2021
Open Mic at the SPRING
7:00 PM, Dave Eisner & rob Hinkal of Institute of Musical Traditions host and webcast open mic from the Sandy Spring Museum every Tuesday evening. Tonight with featured artist Jillian Matundan. Free to attend but registration required in advance Info: rob Hinkal at publicity@imtfolk.org or www.imtfolk.org
Friday, December 10 2021
BILL STAINES
Tickets $25.00 ~ Showtime 7:30 pm Doors open at 7:00 pm Buy in advance! Remaining tickets will be available at the door if not sold out. ALL TICKET SALES FINAL, NO REFUNDS OR EXCHANGES
Saturday, December 11 2021
ilyAIMY
7:30 PM, Award-winning rock-folk band ilyAIMY presents a concert focused on the upcoming winter season. $18 adv, $20 for non-members at the door. Tikvat Israel | 2200 Baltimore Road Rockville, MD 20851 | tickets available at www.focusmusic.org | Info: Rob Hinkal at rob@focusmusic.org or www.focusmusic.org
Monday, December 13 2021
Annual Celtic Holiday Show
7:00 PM, Tickets are $20 in advance, $25 at the door, available at www.imtfolk.org | Saint Mark Presbyterian Church | 10701 Old Georgetown Rd, Rockville, MD | Info: rob Hinkal at publicity@imtfolk.org or www.imtfolk.org
Tuesday, December 14 2021
Doris Justis & Sean McGhee
Showtime 7:30 pm Doors open at 7:00 pm. Tickets $30.00 ~ Buy in advance! Remaining tickets will be available at the door if not sold out. ALL TICKET SALES FINAL, NO REFUNDS OR EXCHANGES. Buy tickets here.
Tuesday, December 14 2021
Open Mic at the SPRING
7:00 PM, Dave Eisner & rob Hinkal of Institute of Musical Traditions host and webcast open mic from the Sandy Spring Museum every Tuesday evening. Tonight with featured artist Luke Roberts. Free to attend but registration required in advance Info: rob Hinkal at publicity@imtfolk.org or www.imtfolk.org
Tuesday, December 14 2021
2nd Tuesdays BFMS song swap
7:30 PM. See the song swap facebook page for the link.
https://www.facebook.com/groups/618331624855775/
Tuesday, December 14 2021
2nd Tuesday Song Swap
7:30. See the Song Swap Facebook page for the link: https://www.facebook.com/groups/618331624855775/
Thursday, December 16 2021
Holiday Cheer with Newberry & Verch
Doors at 6pm, Concert 6:30pm til 8:30pm, Brad's House - 831 West 33rd Street, Baltimore. $20 suggested donation. Feel free to bring food and drink to share! Email bradkolodner@gmail.com to reserve your spot or ask any questions.
Saturday, December 18 2021
Winter Solstice Concert
3:30 and 7:30 p.m. in Towson, MD. Proof of vaccinations and masking required. Seating is limited to 750 per show. Info & tickets
Sunday, December 19 2021
Waltz at Glen Echo
Rose by the Door plays a lively mix of folk waltzes with a few other couples’ dances, including Tango, Hambo, Swing, and Polka. Admission is $15, $5 for full-time students with ID. No partner required. The waltz lesson begins at 2:45 p.m. with a half-hour of beginner instruction and 15 minutes for an intermediate or advanced move. Dancing follows 3:30 - 6 p.m. Masks and proof of fully vaxed status are required. www.WaltzTimeDances.org info@WaltzTimeDances.org
Tuesday, December 21 2021
Open Mic at the SPRING
7:00 PM, Dave Eisner & rob Hinkal of Institute of Musical Traditions host and webcast open mic from the Sandy Spring Museum every Tuesday evening. Tonight with featured artist Petrichord. Free to attend but registration required in advance Info: rob Hinkal at publicity@imtfolk.org or www.imtfolk.org
Tuesday, December 28 2021
Open Mic at the SPRING
7:00 PM, Dave Eisner & rob Hinkal of Institute of Musical Traditions host and webcast open mic from the Sandy Spring Museum every Tuesday evening. Tonight with featured artist Sense of Wonder. Free to attend but registration required in advance Info: rob Hinkal at publicity@imtfolk.org or www.imtfolk.org
Tuesday, December 28 2021
4th Tuesday song swap
7:30. See the Song Swap Facebook page for the link: https://www.facebook.com/groups/618331624855775/
Wednesday, December 29 2021
BFMS 4th Tuesdays song swap
7:30 pm. See the song swap facebook page for the link.
https://www.facebook.com/groups/618331624855775/
Thursday, January 27 2022
TOBY WALKER
Showtime 7:30 pm, Doors open at 7:00 pm
Tickets $25.00 ~ Buy in advance! Remaining tickets will be available at the door if not sold out. ALL TICKET SALES FINAL, NO REFUNDS OR EXCHANGES
Thursday, February 10 2022
CATHY FINK & MARCY MARXER
Doors open at 7:00 pm. Tickets $25.00 ~ Showtime 7:30 pm, Buy in advance! Remaining tickets will be available at the door if not sold out. ALL TICKET SALES FINAL, NO REFUNDS OR EXCHANGES
Friday, February 18 2022
SkiDance
Presidents' Day weekend: February 18th – 21st, 2022 in the Laurel Highlands of Pennsylvania. Live music, singing, and contradancing in the evening and cross country skiing or hiking (as well as other activities) during the day. Singles, couples, families and friends of all ages are welcome. No experience skiing or dancing is required. www.skidance.org
Traditional American Dances
Traditional English Dances
Gentle English Country Dance Series Details...
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.
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.
Gala New Year's Eve English Country Dance Details...
December 31st. See the New Year's Eve Gala page for details.
December 31st. See the New Year's Eve Gala page for details.
Other BFMS Events and Activities
Song Swap Details...
The Song Swap is a place for folks to come together and share songs, community, and keep the live singing tradition thriving. Now at two different locations on two different dates:
2nd Tuesday (7:30 to 9:30 PM) at the Church of the Nativity and Holy Comforter.
4th Tuesday (7:30 to 9:30 PM) at the Four Hour Day Lutherie.
The Song Swap is a place for folks to come together and share songs, community, and keep the live singing tradition thriving. Now at two different locations on two different dates:
2nd Tuesday (7:30 to 9:30 PM) at the Church of the Nativity and Holy Comforter.
4th Tuesday (7:30 to 9:30 PM) at the Four Hour Day Lutherie.
Friendly Coffeehouse Details...
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.
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.
J. Patrick's All-Stars Details...
A community of musicians, dancers, and listeners who love the traditional music of Ireland.
A community of musicians, dancers, and listeners who love the traditional music of Ireland.
Catoctin Weekend Details...
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.
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 Meeting
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
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
