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Sunday, August 16 2026 (Member Sponsored)
BALFOLK BALTIMORE 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, August 17 2026
English Country Dance
"Gentle" and otherwise regular English Country Dancing offered this late-summer evening.
8 pm until 1030 pm.
Mike Franch will mix the two types of dances at his discretion, and Emily Aubrey on violin, Steven Epstein on clarinet, and Ben Hobbs, at the piano will provide the music.
Please register at: http://bfms.org/englishcountrypay.php
Wednesday, August 19 2026
Contra Dance
NO DANCE (Summer Skip Week)
Tuesday, August 25 2026
BFMS Song Swap
The 4th Tuesday 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, north and northwest across the border and even sometimes across the Atlantic. 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, August 26 2026
Contra Dance
Darlene Underwood calls to the music of Hot Coffee Breakdown: Tom Cunningham (fiddle), Kate Sanders (keyboard), and Luis de Leon (percussion). 7:30pm lesson, dance 8-10:30pm at Lovely Lane Church. REGISTER HERE
Wednesday, September 02 2026
Contra Dance
Rebecca Anger calls to the music of Waxwing: Tyler St. Clare (flute) and Todd Shelar (guitar). 7:30pm lesson, dance 8-10:30pm at Lovely Lane Church. REGISTER HERE
Monday, September 07 2026
English Country Dance
A Labor Day English Country Dance which promises not to be too much work!
(from the hours of 8 pm until half-past ten o'clock in the evening)
Diane Schmitt will do all the work calling and Jeff Steinberg on violin, Robin Wilson on flute and concertina, and Francine Krasowska at the piano will effortlessly provide the music!
Please register via:http://bfms/englishcountrypay.php
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 Waxwing ~ Tyler St. Clare (flute), Todd Shelar (guitar) & other
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.
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.
Please register via: http://bfms.org/englishcountrypay.php
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!
Please register at: http://bfms.org/englishcountrypay.php
Wednesday, September 23 2026
Contra Dance
Sarah Kaiser calls to the music of Contra Rebels: Henry Koretzky (guitar), Barb Schmid (fiddle), Todd Clewell (fiddle), and Aaron Blouin (bass). 7:30pm lesson, dance 8-10:30pm at Lovely Lane Church. REGISTER HERE
Monday, September 28 2026
English Country Dance
Post-Autumn Assembly Monday night dancing. 8 to 1030 pm.
Christopher Field will call and the music shall be played by Andrew Tomlinson on flutes, Carl Friedman on violin and Charlie Pilzer at the piano!
please register at: http://bfms.org/englishcountypay.php
Wednesday, September 30 2026
Contra Dance
Susan Taylor calls to the music of Waverly Station: David Courret-Knight (fiddle) & Liz Donaldson (piano). 7:30pm lesson, dance 8-10:30pm at Lovely Lane Church. REGISTER HERE
Saturday, October 10 2026
2nd Saturday Dance
7-9:30 PM
Luke Schoppert calling to Contre Temps ~ McGregor Yatsevitch - fiddle and mandolin, Andrew Tomlinson - flute, Mark Vidor - accordion and piano
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.
Saturday, November 14 2026
2nd Saturday Dance
7-9:30 PM
Susan Taylor calling to Some Assembly ~ Mary Corletta Flora - flute, sax, penny whistles, Donna Boylan - piano, Joe Klausner - violin, mandolin, Adam Lee - guitar, Iain Sturrock - percussion, guitar and vocals
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.
Saturday, December 12 2026
2nd Saturday Dance
7-9:30 PM
Kappy Laning calling to the Open Band ~ coordinated by McGregor Yatsevitch
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.
Saturday, January 09 2027
2nd Saturday Dance
7-9:30 PM
Greg Frock calling to Wombat Crossing ~ Charlie Pilzer, Robin Wilson, Janina O’Brien, Carl Friedman
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.
Saturday, April 10 2027
2nd Saturday Dance
7-9:30 PM
TBD calling to Some Assembly ~ Mary Corletta Flora - flute, sax, penny whistles, Donna Boylan - piano, Joe Klausner - violin, mandolin, Adam Lee - guitar, Iain Sturrock - percussion, guitar and vocals
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.
Saturday, May 08 2027
2nd Saturday Dance
7-9:30 PM (Annual members meeting might preceed the dance, shifting the dance to 8-10:30)
TBD calling to Wild Wombats of the Chesapeake ~ Robin Wilson, Janina O’Brien, and Carl Friedman
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.
Saturday, September 11 2027
2nd Saturday Dance
7-9:30 PM
TBD calling to Some Assembly ~ Mary Corletta Flora - flute, sax, penny whistles, Donna Boylan - piano, Joe Klausner - violin, mandolin, Adam Lee - guitar, Iain Sturrock - percussion, guitar and vocals
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.
BALFOLK BALTIMORE 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, August 17 2026
English Country Dance
"Gentle" and otherwise regular English Country Dancing offered this late-summer evening.
8 pm until 1030 pm.
Mike Franch will mix the two types of dances at his discretion, and Emily Aubrey on violin, Steven Epstein on clarinet, and Ben Hobbs, at the piano will provide the music.
Please register at: http://bfms.org/englishcountrypay.php
Wednesday, August 19 2026
Contra Dance
NO DANCE (Summer Skip Week)
Tuesday, August 25 2026
BFMS Song Swap
The 4th Tuesday 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, north and northwest across the border and even sometimes across the Atlantic. 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, August 26 2026
Contra Dance
Darlene Underwood calls to the music of Hot Coffee Breakdown: Tom Cunningham (fiddle), Kate Sanders (keyboard), and Luis de Leon (percussion). 7:30pm lesson, dance 8-10:30pm at Lovely Lane Church. REGISTER HERE
Wednesday, September 02 2026
Contra Dance
Rebecca Anger calls to the music of Waxwing: Tyler St. Clare (flute) and Todd Shelar (guitar). 7:30pm lesson, dance 8-10:30pm at Lovely Lane Church. REGISTER HERE
Monday, September 07 2026
English Country Dance
A Labor Day English Country Dance which promises not to be too much work!
(from the hours of 8 pm until half-past ten o'clock in the evening)
Diane Schmitt will do all the work calling and Jeff Steinberg on violin, Robin Wilson on flute and concertina, and Francine Krasowska at the piano will effortlessly provide the music!
Please register via:http://bfms/englishcountrypay.php
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 Waxwing ~ Tyler St. Clare (flute), Todd Shelar (guitar) & other
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.
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.
Please register via: http://bfms.org/englishcountrypay.php
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!
Please register at: http://bfms.org/englishcountrypay.php
Wednesday, September 23 2026
Contra Dance
Sarah Kaiser calls to the music of Contra Rebels: Henry Koretzky (guitar), Barb Schmid (fiddle), Todd Clewell (fiddle), and Aaron Blouin (bass). 7:30pm lesson, dance 8-10:30pm at Lovely Lane Church. REGISTER HERE
Monday, September 28 2026
English Country Dance
Post-Autumn Assembly Monday night dancing. 8 to 1030 pm.
Christopher Field will call and the music shall be played by Andrew Tomlinson on flutes, Carl Friedman on violin and Charlie Pilzer at the piano!
please register at: http://bfms.org/englishcountypay.php
Wednesday, September 30 2026
Contra Dance
Susan Taylor calls to the music of Waverly Station: David Courret-Knight (fiddle) & Liz Donaldson (piano). 7:30pm lesson, dance 8-10:30pm at Lovely Lane Church. REGISTER HERE
Saturday, October 10 2026
2nd Saturday Dance
7-9:30 PM
Luke Schoppert calling to Contre Temps ~ McGregor Yatsevitch - fiddle and mandolin, Andrew Tomlinson - flute, Mark Vidor - accordion and piano
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.
Saturday, November 14 2026
2nd Saturday Dance
7-9:30 PM
Susan Taylor calling to Some Assembly ~ Mary Corletta Flora - flute, sax, penny whistles, Donna Boylan - piano, Joe Klausner - violin, mandolin, Adam Lee - guitar, Iain Sturrock - percussion, guitar and vocals
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.
Saturday, December 12 2026
2nd Saturday Dance
7-9:30 PM
Kappy Laning calling to the Open Band ~ coordinated by McGregor Yatsevitch
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.
Saturday, January 09 2027
2nd Saturday Dance
7-9:30 PM
Greg Frock calling to Wombat Crossing ~ Charlie Pilzer, Robin Wilson, Janina O’Brien, Carl Friedman
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.
Saturday, April 10 2027
2nd Saturday Dance
7-9:30 PM
TBD calling to Some Assembly ~ Mary Corletta Flora - flute, sax, penny whistles, Donna Boylan - piano, Joe Klausner - violin, mandolin, Adam Lee - guitar, Iain Sturrock - percussion, guitar and vocals
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.
Saturday, May 08 2027
2nd Saturday Dance
7-9:30 PM (Annual members meeting might preceed the dance, shifting the dance to 8-10:30)
TBD calling to Wild Wombats of the Chesapeake ~ Robin Wilson, Janina O’Brien, and Carl Friedman
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.
Saturday, September 11 2027
2nd Saturday Dance
7-9:30 PM
TBD calling to Some Assembly ~ Mary Corletta Flora - flute, sax, penny whistles, Donna Boylan - piano, Joe Klausner - violin, mandolin, Adam Lee - guitar, Iain Sturrock - percussion, guitar and vocals
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.
