Combined Event Listing
All events in our calendar. Events are BFMS Sponsored unless indicated.
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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.
Please register at: http://bfms.org/englishcountrypay.php
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
Wednesday, March 11 2026
Contra Dance
Penelope Weinberger calls to the music of Amberwing: Emily Aubrey (fiddle), Robin Wilson (flute, concertina, saxophone), Janina O'Brien (piano, whistles, bodhran). 7:30pm lesson, dance 8-10:30pm at Lovely Lane Church. REGISTER HERE
Saturday, March 14 2026
2nd Saturday Dance
7-9:30 PM
April Blum 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.
Monday, March 16 2026
English Country Dance
A wonderful night for English Country dance and its tunes from 8:00 until 10:30 pm
Paul Oorts on accordion and various stringed instruments; Elke Baker on violin and attimes, viola; and Jonathan Jensen at the piano (perchance providing alternate musical sounds) will provide all the musical sonorities needed for the dances to be called by Kappy Laning.
please register at: bfms.org/englishcountrypay.php
Wednesday, March 18 2026
Contra Dance
Greg Frock calls the music of the Baltimore Open Band (BOB). 7:30pm lesson, dance 8-10:30pm at Lovely Lane Church. REGISTER HERE
Saturday, March 21 2026
Baltimore Family Barn Dance
Barn Dance for the whole family!
3-4:30pm @ Lovely Lane (2200 St Paul St, Baltimore)
This fun, family-friendly event is open to all ages and ability levels and will include a lesson. Expect a lively mix of squares, sets, circles, contras, and waltzes taught and called by Katie Stahl. Enjoy live music by William and Ulrike Brauneis. *All children must have an adult chaperone.*
Admission: $15 non-members, $10 members, $5 kids 12 and under
Online payment only. Pre-payment is encouraged. http://bfms.org/secondsatpay.php
Saturday, March 21 2026
2nd Saturday Dance
TWO SPECIAL EVENTS in ONE DAY!
Location: Lovely Lane United Methodist Church in Charles Village, 2200 St. Paul Street, Baltimore
Baltimore Family Barn Dance
3-4:30pm
This fun, family-friendly event is open to all ages and ability levels and will include a lesson. Expect a lively mix of squares, sets, circles, contras, and waltzes taught and called by Katie Stahl. Enjoy live music by William and Ulrike Brauneis. *All children must have an adult chaperone.*
Admission: $15 non-members, $10 members, $5 kids 12 and under
Online payment only. Pre-payment is encouraged. http://bfms.org/secondsatpay.php
followed by...
TECHNO CONTRA
8-10:30pm
j9 calling and Chloe Rosenthal DJ'ing
Contra dance to a techno beat.
Admission: $10 BFMS members & affiliates, $15 non-members. People under 21 and students with ID: free
Potluck snacks.
Online payment only. Pre-payment is encouraged. http://bfms.org/secondsatpay.ph
Monday, March 23 2026
English Country Dance
A post-equinox evening of English Country Dance
8:00 to 10:30 pm
April Blum will call the dances which Marty Taylor, concertina, whistles and recorders; Emily Aubrey on violin; and Janina OBrien, on primarily piano will perform.
please register at: http://bfms.org/englishcountrypay.php
Tuesday, March 24 2026
BFMS Song Swap
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, March 25 2026
Contra Dance
Melissa Chatham calls to the music of ContraPuntal: Charlie Pilzer (piano), Zachary Mills (fiddle and feet), and Bobby LaRose (mandolin). 7:30pm lesson, dance 8-10:30pm at Lovely Lane Church. REGISTER HERE
Monday, March 30 2026
English Country Dance
A late-March evening of English Country dance from 8 o'clock pm until 10:30 pm
Jeff Steinberg, violin; Robin Wilson on flutes and concertina and Carl Friedman on piano shall bring the notes on the page to vernal life while Diane Schmitt calls the dances.
please register at: bfms.org/englishcountrypay.php
Saturday, April 11 2026
2nd Saturday Dance
7-9:30, or 7:30-10 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.
Tuesday, April 14 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
Tuesday, April 28 2026
BFMS Song Swap
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
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.
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
Tuesday, June 09 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
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.
Saturday, July 11 2026
2nd Saturday Dance
7-9:30, 7:30-10, or 8-10:30 PM (TBD)
TBD calling to Some Assembly
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.
