BFMS Events and Schedules

Please check the individual pages for details!

Events at-a-glance Chronological Event Listing

Special Events

February 11 2012 
Valentine's Day Dance Extravaganza
Caller: Ted Hodapp Music By Serpentine Andrea Hoag (fiddle), Charlie Pilzer (piano and button accordion), Leigh Pilzer (soprano sax), Will Morrison (drums)
2:00 PM to 11:00 PM. Hambo workshop, couple dancing and contra dance.
Food and Fellowship and chocolate, too!
 
May 19 2012 
Swallowtail Dance
Challenging Contras for Experienced Dancers. Dance to the music and calling of Swallowtail.
Location to be announced.

 

Traditional American Dances

Wednesday Night Contra and Square Dances   Details...
February 08 2012 
Janine Smith calls to AP and the Banty Roosters -Andy Porter (fiddle), Mark Lynch (mandolin, uke), Art Abrams (bass), and Joe Langley (guitar) *New dancer orientation at 7:30pm
 
New Dancer Workshops   Details...
Every 2nd and 4th Wednesday
 
Family Dance
 
Second Saturday Dance Series   Details...
February 11 2012 
Valentine's Dance Extravaganza
7 hours of live dancing. See the Valentines Day Dance page for more details. The event is divided into 3 portions, so if coming from 2 pm to 11 pm is not your cup of tea normal pricing for each event is the normal saturday evening prices posted on the website. Hambo workshop and couple dancing is the one "event", advanced contra is another "event" and the evening dance at 8 pm is another "event". Come enjoy Ted Hodapp and Serpentine.
 
Midwinter Ball   Details...
In Janury. See the Midwinter Ball page for details.
 

Traditional English Dances

Monday Night English Country Dances   Details...
February 06 2012 
Rich Galloway calls to to Ben Hobbs (piano), Becky Ross (violin), and Robin Wilson (flute & concertina)
 
Playford Ball   Details...
In October. See the Playford Ball page for details.
 
New Dancer Workshops and Classes   Details...
First Monday of the month
 

Other BFMS Events and Activities

Fourth at Four StoryFolk   Details...
Friendly Coffeehouse   Details...
The Friendly Coffeehouse Open Mike is a BFMS-sponsored event, taking place on Second Fridays each month at 8 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.
 
Catoctin Weekend   Details...
 
BFMS Board Meeting
 

BFMS Member Sponsored Events

These are events that are:

  1. Sponsored by a BFMS member.
  2. Open at least to all BFMS members, if not to the general public.
  3. Of a type that generally meets the definition of a "folkie" event.
    Tupperware parties, e.g., don't qualify.

BFMS asks that the sponsor promote the Baltimore Folk Music Society at member sponsored events.

Member Sponsored Events

Dickey Mill Contra Dance   Details...
 
Common Ground on the Hill Concert Series    Details...
Baltimore Concert Series
Presented by Brown Memorial Woodbrook Presbyterian Church
Held Monthly, Firsts Fridays, December - April
6200 North Charles St., Baltimore, Md. 21212
 
Westminster Concert Series
Held Monthly, Firsts Saturdays, December - April
Carroll Arts Center Theater, 91 West Main St., Westminster, MD 21157
 
For details, visit www.commongroundonthehill.org
  or email commonground at commongroundonthehill.org
  or by phone: 410-857-2771
 

Other Member Sponsored Event Listings

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More member sponsored events
Details can generally be found in the Weekly and Monthly Newsletters
  • Baltimore Open Band
  • English Open Band Practice
  • Singing for Everyone
  • International Folk Dancing
  • Ballroom Dancing and Lessons
  • Norwegian Dance and Potluck
  • Sacred Harp Singing
  • Various House Concerts

Like to have your Member Sponsored event listed here?
Send the Date, Time, Location, Address, Type of event, Contact Information and Details of the event to events at bfms.org

Please note that Member Sponsored events must meet the criteria outlined above to be listed on this page.


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Coming up:

See our Events page for a complete listing of events and details.

February 06 2012 
English Country Dance
Rich Galloway calls to to Ben Hobbs (piano), Becky Ross (violin), and Robin Wilson (flute & concertina)
 
February 08 2012 
Contra/Square Dance
Janine Smith calls to AP and the Banty Roosters -Andy Porter (fiddle), Mark Lynch (mandolin, uke), Art Abrams (bass), and Joe Langley (guitar) *New dancer orientation at 7:30pm
 
February 11 2012 
Valentine's Day Dance Extravaganza
Caller: Ted Hodapp Music By Serpentine Andrea Hoag (fiddle), Charlie Pilzer (piano and button accordion), Leigh Pilzer (soprano sax), Will Morrison (drums)
2:00 PM to 11:00 PM. Hambo workshop, couple dancing and contra dance.
Food and Fellowship and chocolate, too!
 
February 11 2012 
2nd Saturday Dance
Valentine's Dance Extravaganza
7 hours of live dancing. See the Valentines Day Dance page for more details. The event is divided into 3 portions, so if coming from 2 pm to 11 pm is not your cup of tea normal pricing for each event is the normal saturday evening prices posted on the website. Hambo workshop and couple dancing is the one "event", advanced contra is another "event" and the evening dance at 8 pm is another "event". Come enjoy Ted Hodapp and Serpentine.