Folk Event Listings
Please note that these are not BFMS events. Due to concerns about COVID-19 please check with the event organizers to see if these events are still being held.
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.
Listing by Date - next 30 days
April 19 2024 to May 19 2024 - Folk Music
Music Camps North 2024
Prindle Pond Conference Center
Mandolin Camp April 19-21, Banjo Camp May 17-19, 2024. Scholarships for both Camps are available: 13 Class Spaces, 1 Performance Space, Jams, Classes, Concerts, Meals, Housing, Vendors, in central MA-- a wicked good time! https://musiccampsnorth.com/2024-spring-scholarships/
April 27 2024 - Dance
FSGW Spring Ball (English Country Dance)
Silver Spring Civic Building
7pm. Music by Reelplay: Dave Marcus (English concertina), Robbin Marcus (piano), and special guest Paul Oorts (mandolin, bouzouki, tenor banjo, guitar and accordion) and by Elke Baker (fiddle), and Liz Donaldson (piano) at the practice session. The Ball (and the practice session) will be in the Great Hall of the Silver Spring Civic Building. 801 Ellsworth Dr, Silver Spring, MD. There is free parking on weekends in the public parking garage across Ellsworth Dr, and other nearby garages. Full details and registration on the web page at: fsgw.org/washington-spring-ball. Early bird registration ends April 1.
April 27 2024 - Dance
An Evening with Strauss - A Benefit Dance for Glen Echo Park
Spanish Ballroom at Glen Echo Park
An Evening with Strauss - A Benefit Dance for Glen Echo Park — featuring OLDE VIENNA. beginner Viennese waltz lesson from 8 to 9 pm and enjoy dancing from 9 pm to midnight. Tickets sold at the door beginning at 7:30 pm, $30/person, $20 for full-time students with ID (cash or check only). No partner required. Formal attire suggested. Glen Echo, 7300 MacArthur Blvd, Glen Echo, MD 20812. Glen Echo National Park; 7300 MacArthur Blvd, Glen Echo, MD 20812. Info: www.WaltzTimeDances.org
April 27 2024 - Concert
Ragged Union
Four Hour Day Lutherie
7pm @ Four Hour Day Lutherie; 4305 Harford Rd, Baltimore, MD 21214. Suggested Donation: $20. Pick your favorite mandolin, guitar, and fiddle player, imagine they also write modern, yet timeless, bluegrass and old-time inspired songs, and there you will find Ragged Union (Boulder County, Colorado), making their first trip to Charm City. Listen on Spotify, Apple Music, and anywhere music is found. https://raggedunionbluegrass.com
April 28 2024 - Dance
Contras & Squares in the Bumper Car Pavilion
Glen Echo Park
3 – 6 PM. INTRODUCTORY SESSION 2:30 PM. Contras & Squares in the Bumper Car Pavilion at Glen Echo Park, MD. Susan Taylor, Janine Smith, and Leslie Barr call the figures to music by Leslie Barr (fiddle), Bill Quern (fiddle/banjo/mandolin/melodeon) and Sarah Gowan (guitar). Cost: $15 cash or Venmo at the door, no cards. Info: https://dancingplanetproductions.com/contra/
May 04 2024 - Dance
Mid-Atlantic Norwegian Dancers
Columbia, MD
7:30 PM Norwegian?style house party. Mesmerizing live music by Loretta Kelly and friends on the unique Hardanger fiddle and key fiddle. Beginners, singles/couples, watchers/listeners all welcome. Donations gratefully accepted. Masks optional; testing before arrival appreciated, not required. Please do not attend if feeling ill or if exposed to COVID in previous week. Cat in house. Please bring clean dance shoes to wear and always check MAND website for updates. Info: MAND.fanitull.org, debweinreich@hotmail.com.
May 04 2024 - Dance
Emerald Isle Club Ceili Dance
Atlantic Ballroom
6-10 pm at the Atlantic Ballroom 8819 Orchard Tree Lane, Towson, Maryland 21286. We are delighted to have Marilyn Moore back as our caller for the May ceili dance. The first break at 7:00 pm will feature a brief recital and demonstration by the students of the New Century Irish Arts Dance School. Peter Fitzgerald and the J. Patrick's All Stars will be providing the live music for the evening. We provide pitchers of water and ice for participants, as well as a limited supply of soda, pretzels and chips. Participants may bring beer or wine for their personal consumption, but distilled beverages are not permitted. https://emeraldisleclub.com/
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May 05 2024 - Dance
Waltz at Glen Echo Spanish Ballroom
Spanish Ballroom at Glen Echo Park
Music by Sugar Beat. Dance in the Spanish Ballroom at Glen Echo Park to 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 until 6 p.m. For more info: go to www.WaltzTimeDances.org e-mail info@WaltzTimeDances.org, Glen Echo Park 7300 MacArthur Blvd, Glen Echo, MD 20812.
May 08 2024 - Folk Music
Open Chantey Sing
Anchor Bar at the Admiral Fell Inn
8-10 pm, Join us in singing songs of the sea, working songs, and pub songs in a no pressure environment at the Ship's Company Chanteymen open sing. Lead a song, make a request, join the chorus, or just listen. Anchor Tavern in the cellar of the Admiral Fell Inn, 888 S Broadway, Baltimore, 21231. Led by Mark Wolfire, and Susan Gresens mwolfire@gmail.com
May 10 2024 - Concert
GARNET ROGERS
Cellar Stage Timonium
Showtime 7:30pm ~ Doors open at 7:00pm, Tickets $25 ~ Children 10 & under half price. https://uptownconcerts.com/shows/
May 13 2024 - Concert
Caña Dulce & Caña Brava
Saint Mark Presbyterian Church
7:30pm. Saint Mark Presbyterian Church | 10701 Old Georgetown Road, Rockville, MD | Tickets : $20 advance (+$2 box office fee) / $25 door (children and students w ID $15/20). Tickets & Info: imtfolk.org
May 18 2024 - Dance
English Country Dance
Annapolis Friends Meeting Hall
7-9:30 PM (Intro Lesson: 6:30 PM).Andrea Nettleton calls to Amberwing: Emily Aubrey (violin), Janina O'Brien (piano, whistles) and Robin Wilson (flute, concertina). Face masks optional. Attendance is not capped; however, pre-registration is very helpful to us, thanks! Email aefallon@verizon.net to pre-register. Venue has windows and fans for circulation and ventilation. No experience or partner required. Note: No food/drinks provided; please bring own drinking water. Snacks to share are welcome if you bring napkins, appropriate paper goods+utensils and plan to clean up after snack time. $15. Annapolis Friends Meeting Hall, 351 Dubois Road, Annapolis, MD 21401. Info: Jan Scopel, 443-540-0867, janscope@hotmail.com AnnFallon, 410-507-0934, aefallon@verizon.net
May 19 2024 - Dance
Waltz at Glen Echo Spanish Ballroom
Spanish Ballroom at Glen Echo Park
Music by Callithump. Dance in the Spanish Ballroom at Glen Echo Park to 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 until 6 p.m. For more info: go to www.WaltzTimeDances.org e-mail info@WaltzTimeDances.org, Glen Echo Park 7300 MacArthur Blvd, Glen Echo, MD 20812.