See our Events page for a complete listing of events and details.
Wednesday, February 25 2026 Contra Dance Perry Shafran calls to the music of Steve Epstein (clarinet), Janina O'Brien (accordion, bodhran, whistle), and Charlie Pilzer (piano). 7:30pm lesson, dance 8-10:30pm. REGISTER HERE
Monday, March 02 2026 English Country Dance The Big Merrie Band returns for your evening of English Country Dance: 8:00 - 10:30 pm
Emily Aubrey leads the band and Sharon McKinley will call the dances!
Wednesday, March 04 2026 Contra Dance April Blum calls to the music of Lovely Lane String Band: Brenna Hogan and Shane Knudsen on fiddle, John Sauer on guitar, Lisa Roberts on banjo, and Art Abrams on bass. 7:30pm lesson, dance 8-10:30pm at Lovely Lane Church. REGISTER HERE
Sunday, March 08 2026 (Member Sponsored) BALFOLK MUSIC SESSION 1- 3 p.m., at the Four Hour Day Lutherie, 4305 Harford Road, Baltimore MD 21214. Balfolk refers to traditional and contemporary folk dance from France, Belgium, Brittany and a few other places. Dances include bourrée, mazurka, an dro, hanter dro and others. The music is interesting, rhythmic and lots of fun to play. Pretty easy, too! This will be a guided jam session, led by Mark Vidor. IT IS NOT A DANCE SESSION. All musicians and all instruments are welcome. No prior experience in the genre is necessary. Music will be provided at the session. Music is also available electronically in advance. For more information, contact Mark Vidor at mbvidor@aol.com
Monday, March 09 2026 English Country Dance A late winter evening of English Country Dance, perhaps accompanied by spring peepers.
They will remain outside, but Becky Ross on violin, Andrew Tomlinson on flutes and Janina O'Brien on piano will provide the dance music inside the hall, called by Christopher Field.
Tuesday, March 10 2026 BFMS Song Swap 2nd Tuesday IN PERSON BFMS Song Swap
At the 4 Hour Day Lutherie in Lauraville, 4305 Harford Rd, Baltimore, MD 21214
Once a month on the 2nd Tuesday. We're delighted to be back singing in person! Bring a favorite folk-genre song or two to share with our community of singers. Chorus songs or repeated refrains are encouraged. You can lead a song, sing along, hum, listen, or add some accompaniment. No mic, no pressure, no performance. Just singing together in a friendly, supportive space! Free (pass-the-hat goodwill donation welcome)
REMEMBER: If you are sick, not feeling well, etc. Please stay home
