Baltimore Folk Music Society

About the Friendly Coffeehouse

The Friendly Coffeehouse Open Mic is a BFMS-sponsored event, taking place on Third Fridays each month at 7 pm. We offer a friendly, supportive atmosphere for acoustic musicians, poets, storytellers and other folkies. Our open mic slots are usually three songs or ten minutes, depending on the size of the crowd.

Friendly Coffeehouse will hold monthly, all-acoustic open mike, 3rd Fridays from 7-9 pm (in conjunction with First Unitarian Church). July, August and September 2022 coffeehouses will be held in the organizers backyard at 4403 Falls Rd, Baltimore, MD 21211.

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Monday, May 04 2026 
English Country Dance
Early May English Country dance, from 8 and 1030 pm.

Kappy Laning will call while Becky Ross on violin, Marty Taylor on whistles, recorders and concertina, and Carl Friedman at the piano will provide all the euphonic pleasures required.

Please sign up here: http://bfms.org/englishcountrypay.php
 
Wednesday, May 06 2026 
Contra Dance
Stephan Rochefort calls to the music of Unbowed: Henry Koretzky (mandolin), Mike Henry (guitar), and Aaron Blouin (bass). 7:30pm lesson, dance 8-10:30pm at Lovely Lane Church. REGISTER HERE
 
Saturday, May 09 2026 
2nd Saturday Dance

8-10:30
Melissa Chatham calling to Contra Rebels ~ Henry Koretzky (guitar), Barb Schmid (fiddle), Todd Clewell (fiddle), and Aaron Blouin (bass)
Dance lesson: ~7:45
BFMS Annual Members Meeting: 7-7:45 PM
Location: The Church of the Nativity and Holy Comforter, 6112 York Rd, Baltimore, MD 21212
Admission: BFMS members arrving by 7pm: free; otherwise $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.

 
Saturday, May 09 2026 
BFMS Annual Meeting preceding Saturday Dance
Come be part of what we are creating together.

Bonus, get there by 7:00 and get free admission to the dance if you are (or become) a member

See the Saturday Dance page for dance details
 
Sunday, May 10 2026 (Member Sponsored) 
BALFOLK MUSIC SESSION
1 p.m. - 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, Brittany and a few other places. Dance tunes 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, May 11 2026 
English Country Dance
An Evening of dancing, English Country style. 8 pm to 1030 pm.

Sharon McKinley will call while David Knight on violin, Andrew Tomlinson on flutes and Jonathan Jensen at the piano will provide all the sonic momentum one could wish for.

Please sign up at: http://bfms.org/englishcountrypay.php
 
Tuesday, May 12 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
 
Wednesday, May 13 2026 
Contra Dance
Too Hot Mamas (Janine Smith and Susan Taylor) call to the music of the Dead Sea Squirrels: Cathy Mason (fiddle), Craig Edwards (fiddle, mandolin, and banjo), Henry Yoshimura (guitar). 7:30pm lesson, dance 8-10:30pm at Lovely Lane Church. REGISTER HERE
 
Sunday, May 17 2026 
Baltimore International Folk Dancers
1:30 to 3:30 pm at the Church of the Nativity and Holy Comforter 419 Cedarcroft Road
Baltimore, MD 21212. Doors open around 1 pm. Beginners are welcome and partners are not needed. Most dances are from the Balkans, Middle East, and Eastern Europe and feature distinctive rhythms and melodies. If you are new to this type of dancing or have been at it for years, please come dance with us. We’ll be happy to share our joy of dancing with you. Requested donation: $5. Students free. Frst and third Sunday of the month. For more information contact us at: baltimore.folkdance@gmail.com
 

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