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Saturday, October 24 2026
Sharon McKinley Memorial Service and Dance
Sharon McKinley memorial service and dance sponsored by the Baltimore Folk Music Society
Saturday 24 October 2026
Church of the Redeemer
5603 N. Charles Street
Baltimore MD
Gather at 10:30 AM to 11:00
Memorial service 11:00 to 12:00
English Dance for all 12:00 to 12:30
Light refreshments 12:30 to 1:00
Mixed English and Contra 1:00 to near 3:00
Calling by Sharon’s calling friends
Music Jonathan Jensen, Paul Oorts, and Susan Brandt
We anticipate people from disparate parts of Sharon’s life will attend including a performance by members of
The Canticle Singers of Baltimore.
Event is free but request (though don’t require) advance registration at
Sharon's life celebration so that we can estimate food needs
Monday, October 26 2026
English Country Dance
Engish Country Dance on a Monday Evening from 8:00 -- 10:30 pm.
Kappy Laning is caller and the tunes will be provided by Marty Taylor on recorders/whistles/concertina, Emily Aubrey on violin and Francine Krasowska on piano.
Please register at this convenient link: http://bfms.org/englishcountrypay.php
Tuesday, October 27 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! 7:30. https://yorku.zoom.us/j/99950379772
Wednesday, October 28 2026
Contra Dance
Penelope Weinberger calls to the music of the Baltimore Open Band (BOB, spooky version). 7:30pm lesson, dance 8-10:30pm at Lovely Lane Church. REGISTER HERE
Saturday, October 31 2026
BFMS Annual Picnic
PICNIC is Rescheduled! Join old and new friends at the BFMS picnic at the beautiful Lake Roland Park! t The picnic is a great chance to catch up with old friends and meet new ones. Lots of opportunities to join a song swap or a jam. Details at http://www.bfms.org/picnic.php. Check this website Saturday morning to check the possibility of weather cancellation.
Monday, November 02 2026
English Country Dance
An Evening of English Country Dance
8 - 1030 pm
Carl Friedman on violin, Steven Epstein on clarinet and Janina O'Brien on piano, with Christopher Field calling.
Please register at:
http://bfms.org/englishcountrypay.php
Wednesday, November 04 2026
Contra Dance
Daniel Friedman calls to the music of William Brauneis (Fiddle, Guitar), Sam Mihavetz (Cello, Banjo), and Katie Stahl (Piano, Fiddle). 7:30pm lesson, dance 8-10:30pm at Lovely Lane Church. REGISTER HERE
Saturday, November 07 2026
Baltimore Family Barn Dance
Saturday, November 07 2026
Special Techno *Square* Dance
TECHNO SQUARE DANCE
Saturday November 7, 7:30-10:30pm
j9 & K-TEA calling
Music by Neon Creek
Lighting by Vince Budnick
Neon Creek is an “electro-trad” duo from Philadelphia that blends the tunes you know and love with novel electronic textures. Featuring Chloe Rosenthal (keyboard/synth/computer) and Jared Bishop (fiddle), the duo uses live looping, layered effects, and in-the-moment improvisation to interpret trad tunes in a new light.
Dance starts at 7:30pm at Lovely Lane Church in Charles Village.
Admission is: $10 for members and affiliates (FSGW, ATDS), $15 for non-members, Free for people under 21 and full-time students
Online payment only: http://bfms.org/secondsatpay.php
Monday, November 09 2026
English Country Dance
English Country Dancing with the Merrie Bande,
with Emily Aubrey at the helm from 8 until 1030 pm.
Diane Schmit, caller
Please register at:
http://bfms.org/englishcountrypay.php
Tuesday, November 10 2026
BFMS Song Swap
Join us for an In-Person Song Swap at the Four Hour Day Lutherie in Lauraville, 4305 Harford Rd, Baltimore, MD 21214 We meet once a month in-person on the 2nd Tuesday, 7:30-9:30 p.m. 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, November 11 2026
Contra Dance
Perry Shafran calls to the music of 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
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.
Monday, November 16 2026
English Country Dance
English Country Dancing on a Monday evening, specifically from 8 until 1030 pm.
Larry Ungar on guitar, Elke Baker on violin/viola and Robin WIlson on flute/concertina.
Kappy Laning will be calling.
Please register for this fine evening of music and dance at:
http://bfms.org/englishcountrypay.php
Wednesday, November 18 2026
Contra Dance
Kappy Laning calls to the music of Sugar Beat: Elke Baker (fiddle), Susan Brandt (flute), Marc Glickman (piano). 7:30pm lesson, dance 8-10:30pm at Lovely Lane Church. REGISTER HERE
Monday, November 23 2026
English Country Dance
English Country Dance from 8:00 pm until 10:30 pm.
Emily Aubrey calls, while Jeff Steinberg on violin, Janina O'Brien on accordion and Jonathan Jensen on piano and more will play the tunes.
Please register at:
http://bfms.org/englishcountrypay.php
Tuesday, November 24 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! 7:30.
Sharon McKinley Memorial Service and Dance
Sharon McKinley memorial service and dance sponsored by the Baltimore Folk Music Society
Saturday 24 October 2026
Church of the Redeemer
5603 N. Charles Street
Baltimore MD
Gather at 10:30 AM to 11:00
Memorial service 11:00 to 12:00
English Dance for all 12:00 to 12:30
Light refreshments 12:30 to 1:00
Mixed English and Contra 1:00 to near 3:00
Calling by Sharon’s calling friends
Music Jonathan Jensen, Paul Oorts, and Susan Brandt
We anticipate people from disparate parts of Sharon’s life will attend including a performance by members of
The Canticle Singers of Baltimore.
Event is free but request (though don’t require) advance registration at
Sharon's life celebration so that we can estimate food needs
Monday, October 26 2026
English Country Dance
Engish Country Dance on a Monday Evening from 8:00 -- 10:30 pm.
Kappy Laning is caller and the tunes will be provided by Marty Taylor on recorders/whistles/concertina, Emily Aubrey on violin and Francine Krasowska on piano.
Please register at this convenient link: http://bfms.org/englishcountrypay.php
Tuesday, October 27 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! 7:30. https://yorku.zoom.us/j/99950379772
Wednesday, October 28 2026
Contra Dance
Penelope Weinberger calls to the music of the Baltimore Open Band (BOB, spooky version). 7:30pm lesson, dance 8-10:30pm at Lovely Lane Church. REGISTER HERE
Saturday, October 31 2026
BFMS Annual Picnic
PICNIC is Rescheduled! Join old and new friends at the BFMS picnic at the beautiful Lake Roland Park! t The picnic is a great chance to catch up with old friends and meet new ones. Lots of opportunities to join a song swap or a jam. Details at http://www.bfms.org/picnic.php. Check this website Saturday morning to check the possibility of weather cancellation.
Monday, November 02 2026
English Country Dance
An Evening of English Country Dance
8 - 1030 pm
Carl Friedman on violin, Steven Epstein on clarinet and Janina O'Brien on piano, with Christopher Field calling.
Please register at:
http://bfms.org/englishcountrypay.php
Wednesday, November 04 2026
Contra Dance
Daniel Friedman calls to the music of William Brauneis (Fiddle, Guitar), Sam Mihavetz (Cello, Banjo), and Katie Stahl (Piano, Fiddle). 7:30pm lesson, dance 8-10:30pm at Lovely Lane Church. REGISTER HERE
Saturday, November 07 2026
Baltimore Family Barn Dance
Baltimore Family Barn Dance
Saturday, November 7, 2026 3-4:30pm
Lovely Lane United Methodist Church- 2200 St. Paul Street, 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. Jared Bishop, Maddy Smith, and Katie Stahl will be calling and playing the tunes. *All children must have an adult chaperone.*
Admission: $15 non-members, $10 members, $5 kids 12 and under, $30 family max
Sign up today! http://bfms.org/secondsatpay.php
Saturday, November 07 2026
Special Techno *Square* Dance
TECHNO SQUARE DANCE
Saturday November 7, 7:30-10:30pm
j9 & K-TEA calling
Music by Neon Creek
Lighting by Vince Budnick
Neon Creek is an “electro-trad” duo from Philadelphia that blends the tunes you know and love with novel electronic textures. Featuring Chloe Rosenthal (keyboard/synth/computer) and Jared Bishop (fiddle), the duo uses live looping, layered effects, and in-the-moment improvisation to interpret trad tunes in a new light.
Dance starts at 7:30pm at Lovely Lane Church in Charles Village.
Admission is: $10 for members and affiliates (FSGW, ATDS), $15 for non-members, Free for people under 21 and full-time students
Online payment only: http://bfms.org/secondsatpay.php
Monday, November 09 2026
English Country Dance
English Country Dancing with the Merrie Bande,
with Emily Aubrey at the helm from 8 until 1030 pm.
Diane Schmit, caller
Please register at:
http://bfms.org/englishcountrypay.php
Tuesday, November 10 2026
BFMS Song Swap
Join us for an In-Person Song Swap at the Four Hour Day Lutherie in Lauraville, 4305 Harford Rd, Baltimore, MD 21214 We meet once a month in-person on the 2nd Tuesday, 7:30-9:30 p.m. 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, November 11 2026
Contra Dance
Perry Shafran calls to the music of 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
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.
Monday, November 16 2026
English Country Dance
English Country Dancing on a Monday evening, specifically from 8 until 1030 pm.
Larry Ungar on guitar, Elke Baker on violin/viola and Robin WIlson on flute/concertina.
Kappy Laning will be calling.
Please register for this fine evening of music and dance at:
http://bfms.org/englishcountrypay.php
Wednesday, November 18 2026
Contra Dance
Kappy Laning calls to the music of Sugar Beat: Elke Baker (fiddle), Susan Brandt (flute), Marc Glickman (piano). 7:30pm lesson, dance 8-10:30pm at Lovely Lane Church. REGISTER HERE
Monday, November 23 2026
English Country Dance
English Country Dance from 8:00 pm until 10:30 pm.
Emily Aubrey calls, while Jeff Steinberg on violin, Janina O'Brien on accordion and Jonathan Jensen on piano and more will play the tunes.
Please register at:
http://bfms.org/englishcountrypay.php
Tuesday, November 24 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! 7:30.
https://yorku.zoom.us/j/9995037977 https://yorku.zoo.us/j/9995037977
Wednesday, November 25 2026
Contra Dance
Luke Schoppert calls to the music of Roundtuit: Charlie Pilzer (piano) & Rebecca Weiss (fiddle), with Leigh Pilzer. The Pre-Thanksgiving Dance! 7:30pm lesson, dance 8-10:30pm at Lovely Lane Church. REGISTER HERE
Monday, November 30 2026
English Country Dance
A post-Thanksgiving Evening of English Country Dance
8:00 until 10:30 pm.
Andrew Tomlinson, flutes: Emily Aubrey, violin, and Carl Friedman at the piano, while Mike Franch calls the dances.
Please register at:
http://bfms.org/englishcountrypay.php
Wednesday, December 02 2026
Contra Dance
Melissa Chatham calls to the music of Wombat Crossing: Carl Friedman (fiddle), Robin Wilson (flute, concertina, sax), Janina O'Brien (accordion, bodhran, whistle, Québécois foot percussion), Charlie Pilzer (piano). 7:30pm lesson, dance 8-10:30pm at Lovely Lane Church. REGISTER HERE
Tuesday, December 08 2026
BFMS Song Swap
Join us for an In-Person Song Swap at the Four Hour Day Lutherie in Lauraville, 4305 Harford Rd, Baltimore, MD 21214 We meet once a month in-person on the 2nd Tuesday, 7:30-9:30 p.m. 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, December 09 2026
Contra Dance
Chloe Levine calls to the music of Contra Intuitive: Peggy Kaiser (piano), Ryck Kaiser (fiddle), and Gina Faber (mandolin). 7:30pm lesson, dance 8-10:30pm at Lovely Lane Church. REGISTER HERE
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.
Wednesday, December 16 2026
Contra Dance
Qwill Duvall calls to the music of Peter Subramanian (fiddle) and Jonathan Vocke (guitar). 7:30pm lesson, dance 8-10:30pm at Lovely Lane Church. REGISTER HERE
Wednesday, December 23 2026
Contra Dance
No dance this week.
Wednesday, December 30 2026
Contra Dance
No dance this week.
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.
Tuesday, January 12 2027
BFMS Song Swap
Join us for an In-Person Song Swap at the Four Hour Day Lutherie in Lauraville, 4305 Harford Rd, Baltimore, MD 21214 We meet once a month in-person on the 2nd Tuesday, 7:30-9:30 p.m. 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, 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
7-8 Annual Membership meeting
8-10:30 PM Dance
TBD calling to Wild Wombats of the Chesapeake ~ Robin Wilson, Janina O’Brien, and Carl Friedman
Dance lesson: as time allows, ~7:40
Location: The Church of the Nativity and Holy Comforter, 6112 York Rd, Baltimore, MD 21212
Admission: BFMS members arriving by 7p, free. BFMS members arriving after 7 & affiliates $10, $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, June 12 2027
2nd Saturday Dance
7-9:30 PM
TBD calling to Joanna Clare - fiddle, and others
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, July 10 2027
2nd Saturday Dance
7-9:30 PM
TBD calling to Liz Donaldson piano and David Courret-Knight fiddle (and maybe a 3rd musician)
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.
Saturday, October 09 2027
2nd Saturday Dance
7-9:30 PM
TBD calling to Joanna Clare - fiddle, and others
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 11 2027
2nd Saturday Dance
7-9:30 PM
TBD calling to Liz Donaldson piano and David Courret-Knight fiddle (and maybe a 3rd musician)
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.