See our Events page for a complete listing of events and details.
Tuesday, September 08 2026 BFMS Song Swap Join us for our monthly in-person Song Swap Tuesday September 11th from 7:30 - 9:30 at the Four Hour Day Lutherie in Lauraville, 4305 Harford Rd, Baltimore, MD 21214
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 for the venue is welcome).
Wednesday, September 09 2026 Contra Dance Melissa Chatham calls to the music of Rev It Up: Larry Unger (fiddle) & Tory Horner (fiddle). 7:30pm lesson, dance 8-10:30pm at Lovely Lane Church. REGISTER HERE
Saturday, September 12 2026 2nd Saturday Dance 7-9:30 PM
Alexandra Deis-Lauby calling to Todd Shelar (guitar) & Basil Mironenko (fiddle) [half of the Irish band The Pilgrims of Deep Run]
Dance lesson: 6:30 Location: The Church of the Nativity and Holy Comforter, 6112 York Rd, Baltimore, MD 21212 Admission: $10 BFMS members & affiliates, $15 non-members. People under 21 and students with ID: free
Online payment only. Pre-payment is encouraged. http://bfms.org/secondsatpay.php
Potluck snacks at the break.
Sunday, September 13 2026 (Member Sponsored) Balfolk Music Session 1 pm – 3 pm at The 4 Hour Day Lutherie, 4305 Harford Rd. Baltimore MD 21214. Traditional and contemporary folk dance (Balfolk) music from France, Belgium and Brittany. This free guided jam session is for all musicians and all instruments. No prior experience in the genre is required. Mazurka, bourrée, an dro, hanter dro, valse, gavotte de l’Aven, and MORE! All instruments welcome. No prior experience with the genre necessary. This is a MUSIC SESSION, not a dance. Cost: Session is free, but a voluntary donation for the Lutherie will be collected. Tunebooks: Tunebooks will be available at the session. Also available in advance electronically in PDF format. Information: Mark Vidor, 410-790-4072, mbvidor@aol.com.
Monday, September 14 2026 English Country Dance A good deal of English Country Dancing this evening between the hours of 8 and 1030 pm.
Michael Franch will call and the tunes shall be provided by Marty Taylor on whistles, recorders and concertina, Mark Vidor on accordion, with Jonathan Jensen at the piano.
Wednesday, September 16 2026 Contra Dance Kim Forry calls to the music of Furnace Mountain: Aimee Curl (bass), Dave Van Deventer (fiddle), and Morgan Morrison (guitar, bouzouki). 7:30pm lesson, dance 8-10:30pm at Lovely Lane Church. REGISTER HERE
Monday, September 21 2026 English Country Dance English Country Dance from 8:00 until 10:30 pm.
Jacqueline Schwab will be playing the piano, along with Elke Baker on the violin. Emily Aubrey will be calling.
I can't wait to be dancing!
