See our Events page for a complete listing of events and details.
Sunday, September 21 2025 (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 Central France, 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. 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, September 22 2025 English Country Dance A lovely evening of pre-Assembly of English Country dancing from 8:00 to 10:30 pm
April Blum will call and Francine Krasowska, piano; Becky Ross, volin; and Mark Vidor, accordion will provide rhythm, tune and harmony.
This month it's 4th Wednesday BFMS zoom song swap! 7:30! Septembert 24!
Fall!! Lst chance for a September song!!
The zoom song swap is a place for folks to come together and share songs, community, and keep the live singing tradition thriving. While we have been getting together on zoom, the 4th Tuesday BFMS songswap has become transcontinental and international with participants from west, farther west, and north and northwest across the border. You can drop in on the zoom and meet (and hear / sing with) some nice folks we 're not likely to meet in person!
Wednesday, September 24 2025 Contra Dance Carl Levine calls to the music of Contra Rebels: Todd Clewell (fiddle), Barb Schmid (fiddle), Henry Koretzky (guitar). Intro lesson at 7:30pm. Dance starts at 8pm at Lovely Lane Church. Online payment only: https://bfms.org/contradancepay.php
Saturday, September 27 2025 BFMS Autumn Assembly English Ball We invite you to a delightful evening of elegant dancing and exuberant music – it’s the BFMS Autumn Assembly English Ball, to be held on Saturday, September 27 from 6:30 to 10 pm.
Featuring the wonderful music of Trio Con Brio – Jonathan Jensen on piano (and pennywhistle and ocarina), Elke Baker on violin, and Paul Oorts on mandolin, banjo(!), concertina and more.
Church of the Redeemer, 5603 North Charles Street, Baltimore, Maryland 21210.
Details and ticket purchase at https://www.bfms.org/autumn-assembly.php
Monday, September 29 2025 English Country Dance A Farewell-to-Tom-Wright English Country Dance.
Tom is moving back to Michigan in October but wants to play in Baltimore again before leaving.
His sister Susan Brandt, flute; Jonathan Jensen, piano; and Caller Emily Aubrey will collaborate with Tom's mandolin!
Wednesday, October 01 2025 Contra Dance Melissa Chatham calls to the music of Cojiro: Mark Price (guitar), Jess Newman (fiddle), Ben Graubart (mandolin). Intro lesson at 7:30pm. Dance starts at 8pm at Lovely Lane Church. Online payment only: https://bfms.org/contradancepay.php
