Combined Event Listing
All events in our calendar. Events are BFMS Sponsored unless indicated.
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English Country Dance
A Winter Evening of English Country Dance
8 pm to 1030 pm
Christopher Field calls the dances and all the tunes thereof shall be played by Emily Aubrey, violin; Robin Wilson, flute/concertina; and Janina O'Brien, piano, mostly.
snacks are always welcomed, encouraged but never insisted upon
Please register at: http://bfms.org/englishcountrypay.php
Tuesday, January 06 2026
Mid Winter Ball - Save the Date *Below*
Tickets are now available!
January 31 2026 not the date above
6:30-10pm Church of the RedeemerFor more info, click the link above or visit
www.bfms.org/midwinter.php
Wednesday, January 07 2026
Contra Dance
Kim Forry calls to the music of Furnace Mountain: Aimee Curl (bass), Dave Van Deventer (fiddle), and Morgan Morrison (guitar, bouzouki). REGISTER HERE
Saturday, January 10 2026
2nd Saturday Dance
7-10:30 PM
Chloe E. W. Levine calling to Wombat Crossing: Charlie Pilzer (piano), Robin Wilson (flute, concertina, sax) and Carl Friedman (fiddle)
Dance lesson: 6:30
Pre-payment is encouraged, http://bfms.org/secondsatpay.php
Location: The Church of the Nativity and Holy Comforter, 6112 York Rd, Baltimore, MD 21212
Admission is $10 BFMS members & affiliates, $15 non-members. People under 21 and students with ID: free
Potluck snacks at the break.
Monday, January 12 2026
English Country Dance
English Country Dance on a Winter Night
8 pm until 1030 pm
Andrea Nettleton returns to call the dances that will then be played by Jeff Steinberg on violin; Carl Friedman on piano; and Mark Vidor on the accordion.
Snacks are encouraged but never insisted upon. Most importantly,
please register at: http://bfms.org/englishcountrypay/php
Wednesday, January 14 2026
Contra Dance
Alyssa (Lyss) Adkins calls to the msucis of Gus La Casse (fiddle) and Pepin Mittelhauser (guitar). REGISTER HERE
Sunday, January 18 2026 (Member Sponsored)
GONZO BalFolk! - French and Breton Folk Music & Dance
Dance from 3 to 5:30 - Doors open at 2:30. French and Breton Folk Music & Dance. Adelphi, Maryland - for location, info and pre-registration email tedporter2000@gmail.com
Dances taught and led by dance masters - Lisa Tamres (Central French) and Fabien Goulay (Breton). Dances include Bourrées, Hanter Dro, Laridé, Gavotte, Branles and more. Beginners & seasoned, singles & couples, groups & kids are all welcome! Come to dance or listen to the band! Live Music: GONZO BalFolk! are East Coast bal folks since 2017, featuring Hurdy Gurdy, French Bagpipe, Fiddles, Accordion, Flute, Mandolin & Didjiridu!
Monday, January 19 2026
English Country Dance
English Country Dancing to warm you up on a winter night!
April Blum will call all the dances and Marty Taylor, recorders/concertina; Carl Friedman, violin; and Janina O'Brien on mostly piano will play all the music.
Consider bringing some tender morsels on which to snack, but by all means, register at http://bfms.org/englishcountrypay.php
Wednesday, January 21 2026
Contra Dance
Stephan Rochefort calls to the music of Joanna Clare (fiddle), Billy McComiskey (accordian), and Jonathan Vocke (clawhammer banjo, guitar). REGISTER HERE
Monday, January 26 2026
English Country Dance
English Country Dancing at its warmest on a late January night!
from 8 o'clock until half past 10 o'clock
Diane Schmitt calls and Jonathan Jensen on piano and. . . ,Robin WIlson on flute and concertina, and both Emily Aubrey and Carl Friedman on violins will provide a generous supply of musical sonority for the evening.
Please register at: http://bfms.org/englishcountrypay.php
Tuesday, January 27 2026
BFMS Song Swap
It’s 4th Tuesday BFMS zoom song swap! 7:30! New Years edition!
..... 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!
https://yorku.zoom.us/j/99950379772
Wednesday, January 28 2026
Contra Dance
Colette Mrozek calls to the music of Strings on Wings: Todd Clewell (guitar), Barb Schmid (fiddle), Aaron Blouin (bass). REGISTER HERE
Saturday, January 31 2026
2026 BFMS MidWinter Ball
Don't delay, get your tickets today!
Gaye Fifer calling to music by Handspring:
Carrie Rose (flute), Owen Morrison (guitar), Alexander Mitchell (fiddle)
6:30-10pm Church of the Redeemer
For more info, click the link above or visit
www.bfms.org/midwinter.php
Wednesday, February 04 2026
Contra Dance
Greg Frock calls to the music of The Rhythmajigs: Patti Reum ("rhyme"), flutes and whistles; Michael Giordano, fiddle and mandolin: Jack Maus ("moss") piano, accordion. REGISTER HERE
Wednesday, February 11 2026
Contra Dance
Luke Schoppert calls to the music of Contra Intuitive: Peggy Kaiser (piano), Gina Faber (mandolin/fiddle), Ryck Kaiser (fiddle). REGISTER HERE
Saturday, February 14 2026
2nd Saturday Dance
7-9:30 PM (one hour earlier)
Greg Frock calling to Lovely Lane String Band ~ Brenna Hogan - fiddle, Shane Knudsen - fiddle, Art Abrams - bass, John Sauer - guitar, Jay White - banjo
Dance lesson: 6:30
Online payment only. Pre-payment is encouraged. http://bfms.org/secondsatpay.php
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
Potluck snacks at the break.
Wednesday, February 18 2026
Contra Dance
Daniel Friedman calls to the music of Wombat Crossing: Carl Friedman (fiddle), Robin Wilson (flute, concertina, sax), and Charlie Pilzer (piano). REGISTER HERE
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). REGISTER HERE
Saturday, March 14 2026
2nd Saturday Dance
7-9:30 PM
TBD calling to Wild Wombats of the Chesapeake: Carl Friedman (fiddle), Robin Wilson (flute, concertina, sax), Ralph Barthine (guitar), Janina O’Brien (piano, bodhran, whistle)
Dance lesson: 6:30
Online payment only. Pre-payment is encouraged. http://bfms.org/secondsatpay.php
Location: The Church of the Nativity and Holy Comforter, 6112 York Rd, Baltimore, MD 21212
Admission is $10 BFMS members & affiliates, $15 non-members. People under 21 and students with ID: free
Potluck snacks at the break.
Saturday, April 11 2026
2nd Saturday Dance
7-9:30, 7:30-10, or 8-10:30 PM (TBD)
Colette Mrozek calling to Zachary Mills - fiddle & feet, Bobby LaRose - mandolin, and Charlie Pilzer - piano
Dance lesson: 6:30
Online payment only. Pre-payment is encouraged. http://bfms.org/secondsatpay.php
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
Potluck snacks at the break.
Saturday, May 09 2026
2nd Saturday Dance
7-9:30, 7:30-10, or 8-10:30 PM (TBD)
Melissa Chatham calling to Contra Rebels ~ Henry Koretzky (guitar), Barb Schmid (fiddle), Todd Clewell (fiddle), and Aaron Blouin (bass)
Dance lesson: 6:30, 7 or 7:30
Online payment only. Pre-payment is encouraged. http://bfms.org/secondsatpay.php
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
Potluck snacks at the break.
Saturday, June 13 2026
2nd Saturday Dance
7-9:30, 7:30-10, or 8-10:30 PM (TBD)
Harris Lapiroff calling to Rev it Up ~ Tory Horner - fiddle, Larry Unger - guitar
Dance lesson: 6:30, 7 or 7:30
Online payment only. Pre-payment is encouraged. http://bfms.org/secondsatpay.php
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
Potluck snacks at the break.
