Folk Event Listings

Events listed on this page are not connected to or sponsored by the Baltimore Folk Music Society. These events are listed as a service to the Folk Music community. If you would like your Folk Music event listed on this page, please contact events@bfms.org and provide the details (Date, Artist, Venue, Website URL or other details) of your event.

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Listing by Date - next 30 days

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September 14 2026 to October 26 2026 - Celtic
Sean-nós Irish Dance for Beginners
Baltimore County Arts Guild Catonsville Clubhouse

Sean-nós Irish Dance for Beginners taught by Kelly Smit. 5:30pm-6:00pm. Mondays, Sep 14 - Oct 26, 2026 (Note: There will be no class on Oct 19). Baltimore County Arts Guild Catonsville Clubhouse, 10 St. Timothy’s Lane, Catonsville, MD 21228. Designed for adults with little or no previous dance experience, you'll learn the fundamental steps, rhythms, and techniques of sean-nós dancing in a fun, supportive environment. Along the way, you'll build confidence while learning to dance to reels and jigs – the lively tunes at the heart of Ireland's rich musical tradition. Cost is $5 per person per class to be paid at the door or online at bcartsguild.org. IMPORTANT: You’ll want to dance in supportive shoes with a smooth hard sole – NOT athletic shoes.

 
September 14 2026 to October 26 2026 - Celtic
Traditional Irish Solo Set Dance
Baltimore County Arts Guild Catonsville Clubhouse

Learn a traditional rish solo set dance, “The Priest And His Boots” with Kelly Smit
Mondays, Sep 14 - Oct 26, 2025 (NOTE: There will be no class on Oct 19)
6pm–6:40pm. Baltimore County Arts Guild Catonsville Clubhouse, 10 St. Timothy’s Lane, Catonsville, MD 21228. "The Priest in His Boots" is a traditional Irish solo set dance that can be performed in either a flat, sliding style or on the balls of the feet. This class teaches the complete dance, including its specific steps to the accompanying tune. We suggest students have some rudimentary dance experience and wear supportive shoes with a smooth hard sole. Cost is $10 per person per class to be paid at the door or online at bcartsguild.org.

 
September 14 2026 to October 26 2026 - Bluegrass
Sean-nós Irish Dance
Baltimore County Arts Guild Catonsville Clubhouse

Sean-nós Irish Dance with Kelly Smit. Mondays, Sep 14 - Oct 26, 2026 (Note: There will be no class on Oct 19). 6:45pm–7:25pm at the Baltimore County Arts Guild Catonsville Clubhouse, 10 St. Timothy’s Lane, Catonsville, MD 21228. Sean-nós is a solo, casual, free-spirited and improvisational form of Irish dance that’s low-to-the-ground and percussive. Some previous dance experience is recommended for this class. Please wear supportive shoes with a smooth hard sole. Cost is $10 per person per class to be paid at the door or online at www.bcartsguild.org.

 
September 17 2026 to December 10 2026 - Dance
GWCC's Irish Social (Set/Céilí) Dance Classes
Pinecrest Local Park

Thursday evenings, Sept 17 - Dec 10, 7-8pm (basics) and 8-9:30pm (continuing experience) Venue: Pinecrest Local Park, 301 St. Lawrence Street, Silver Spring, MD 20901 Admission: $600/12 weeks, register & Pay at class, cash/check/credit/Venmo. TRY A CLASS FREE! One low price for either or both time blocks No class on Thanksgiving, cancelled classes are not rescheduled. More information: instructor Ann Marie Breheny at gwccdanceclasses@gmail.com, OR visit the GWCC website: https://gwcc-online.org/activities/dance-classes

 
September 26 2026 - Dance
Backyard Céilí at the Irish American Museum
Irish American Museum

1:00–4:00 PM, Join friends at the Irish American Museum for a special afternoon of music and dance in the backyard! Live music: Laura Byrne, Billy McComiskey, and Matt Mulqueen. Special performances by Tir na nÓg Dancers and students from the Baltimore Irish Music School. Beginners welcome • No partner required • All dances called. Soda and water will be provided, and you’re welcome to bring beer or wine. Please bring a snack to share! Admission: $20, including a museum tour. https://www.irishamericanmuseum.org

 
September 27 2026 - Dance
Greater Washington Céilí Club (GWCC) Céilí
The Lyceum

3-8pm at The Lyceum, 17801 Meeting House Rd, Sandy Spring, MD 20860. Admission (pay at the door, cash/check/credit/Venmo): $20/GWCC members, $25/non-members, half price/ages 11-20, free/Under age 11. 3pm workshop dances: Borlin Jenny Set, review of the Newport Set We will be dancing to lively tunes from Rambling House (Tina Eck, Joe DeZarn, Jesse Winch, Zan McLeod). All welcome, no experience or partner required. Please bring a dish to share at the potluck meal (first break), no smoking/no alcohol policies observed. Details at https://gwcc-online.org/activities/ceilis/

 
October 03 2026 - Dance
Mid-Atlantic Norwegian Dancers
Columbia, MD

6:30 pm doors/potluck, 7:30 pm music for dancing. Norwegian-style house party. Live music for dancing with Swedish and Norwegian tunes played by Loretta Kelley on Hardanger fiddle (hardingfele), Sonia White on nyckelharpa and other guest musicians. Beginners, singles/couples, watchers/listeners all welcome. Please bring food to share (dish or snack) and clean, smooth-soled shoes to wear for dancing. Donations gratefully accepted. Masks optional. If you have symptoms of illness or recent exposure to respiratory infection, please stay home this time. At Deb Weinreich's home. For questions/address if needed, please text 410-375-3789 or email debweinreich@hotmail.com with subject line including MAND. Other info: http://MAND.fanitull.org.

 
October 03 2026 - Dance
Emerald Isle Club Céilí
Promenade Dance Studio

6:00–10:00 PM. We’re kicking off the Emerald Isle Club’s regular season at The Promenade Dance Studio, and we hope you’ll join us for a fantastic evening! J. Patrick’s All-Stars play for dances called by: Megan Downes. Special performance: Kavanagh Porter Academy. The evening’s dance program includes the Waltz, Back to Back Reel, Connemara Set, Haymakers Jig, Siege of Ennis, Slieve Luachra Set, Waves of Tory, Knocknashee Set workshop and set, Caledonian Set, and Antrim Square Set. Admission: $25 – Members over 18, $25 – Non-members over 18, Under 18 – FREE. Pay at the door or online: EIC Céilí Information & Tickets. Soda and water are included, and you’re welcome to bring beer or wine. Please bring a snack to share! We hope to see you at both events – bring your dancing shoes, invite a friend, and let’s get the season off to a wonderful start! https://emeraldisleclub.com/ceilis/

 
October 04 2026 - Dance
Afternoon Waltz at Glen Echo, MD
Glen Echo Park Spanish Ballroom

Foot Traffic provides the music.Take our beginner waltz lesson from 2:45 to 3:30 pm and enjoy dancing until 6 pm. No partner required. Glen Echo, 7300 MacArthur Blvd, Glen Echo, MD 20812. Admission is $15, $5 for full-time students with ID. Info: WaltzTimeDances.org or 301-634-2222.

 
October 04 2026 - Dance
Bumper Car Squares
Glen Echo Ballroom Back Room

Intro session/dance refresher at 2:45 pm where caller Janine Smith shows us everything we need to know. Then we dance from 3:00-5:30 pm. There's a short hydration break midway, but mostly FUN, lively Square Dancing the whole time. All ages welcome, no partner, prior dance experience, or special outfit needed. Glen Echo Ballroom Back Room. LIVE music by Supertrad - Dave Langford (fiddle), Sam Bartlett (mandolin/banjo), Eric Schedler (accordion), and Owen Morrison (guitar). Janine Smith calls the figures. Admission: $15/adult, $5/teen, FREE for ages 12 and under. Cash, checks, and credit cards accepted at the door. Details (and discounted advance tickets!!) here: https://glenechopark.org/dances Facebook Event here: https://www.facebook.com/events/722414517181934

 
October 17 2026 - Dance
Annapolis English Country Dance
Annapolis Friends Meeting Hall

7-9:30 PM (Intro Lesson: 6:30 PM) Diane Schmit calls to the music of Some Assembly: Mary Flora, Joe Klausner, Adam Lee, Donna Boylan and Lain Sturock. Face masks are optional. Venue has windows and filter fans for circulation and ventilation. Please bring own water bottle. Snacks to share are welcome if you bring napkins+appropriate paper goods+utensils and plan to clean up after snack time. No experience or partner required. $15; students-$5; children through 5 years old-free. Annapolis Friends Meeting Hall, 351 Dubois Road, Annapolis, MD 21401. Pre-registration is not required, but please email aefallon@verizon.net to let us know if you can help with pre-dance setup and/or post dance hall restoration. Such help is much appreciated. Info: Jan Scopel, 443-540-0867, janscope@hotmail.com, facebook.com/profile.php?id=100057517095183

 
October 18 2026 - Dance
Afternoon Waltz at Glen Echo, MD
Glen Echo Park Spanish Ballroom

Callithump provides the music.Take our beginner waltz lesson from 2:45 to 3:30 pm and enjoy dancing until 6 pm. No partner required. Glen Echo, 7300 MacArthur Blvd, Glen Echo, MD 20812. Admission is $15, $5 for full-time students with ID. Info: WaltzTimeDances.org or 301-634-2222.