Folk Event Listings
Please note that these are not BFMS events. Due to concerns about COVID-19 please check with the event organizers to see if these events are still being held.
Events listed on this page are not connected to or sponsored by the Baltimore Folk Music Society. These events are listed as a service to the Folk Music community. If you would like your Folk Music event listed on this page, please contact events@bfms.org and provide the details (Date, Artist, Venue, Website URL or other details) of your event.
Listing by Date - next 30 days
September 14 2026 to October 26 2026 - Celtic
Sean-nós Irish Dance for Beginners
Baltimore County Arts Guild Catonsville Clubhouse
Sean-nós Irish Dance for Beginners taught by Kelly Smit. 5:30pm-6:00pm. Mondays, Sep 14 - Oct 26, 2026 (Note: There will be no class on Oct 19). Baltimore County Arts Guild Catonsville Clubhouse, 10 St. Timothy’s Lane, Catonsville, MD 21228. Designed for adults with little or no previous dance experience, you'll learn the fundamental steps, rhythms, and techniques of sean-nós dancing in a fun, supportive environment. Along the way, you'll build confidence while learning to dance to reels and jigs – the lively tunes at the heart of Ireland's rich musical tradition. Cost is $5 per person per class to be paid at the door or online at bcartsguild.org. IMPORTANT: You’ll want to dance in supportive shoes with a smooth hard sole – NOT athletic shoes.
September 14 2026 to October 26 2026 - Celtic
Traditional Irish Solo Set Dance
Baltimore County Arts Guild Catonsville Clubhouse
Learn a traditional rish solo set dance, “The Priest And His Boots” with Kelly Smit
Mondays, Sep 14 - Oct 26, 2025 (NOTE: There will be no class on Oct 19)
6pm–6:40pm. Baltimore County Arts Guild Catonsville Clubhouse, 10 St. Timothy’s Lane, Catonsville, MD 21228. "The Priest in His Boots" is a traditional Irish solo set dance that can be performed in either a flat, sliding style or on the balls of the feet. This class teaches the complete dance, including its specific steps to the accompanying tune. We suggest students have some rudimentary dance experience and wear supportive shoes with a smooth hard sole. Cost is $10 per person per class to be paid at the door or online at bcartsguild.org.
September 14 2026 to October 26 2026 - Bluegrass
Sean-nós Irish Dance
Baltimore County Arts Guild Catonsville Clubhouse
Sean-nós Irish Dance with Kelly Smit. Mondays, Sep 14 - Oct 26, 2026 (Note: There will be no class on Oct 19). 6:45pm–7:25pm at the Baltimore County Arts Guild Catonsville Clubhouse, 10 St. Timothy’s Lane, Catonsville, MD 21228. Sean-nós is a solo, casual, free-spirited and improvisational form of Irish dance that’s low-to-the-ground and percussive. Some previous dance experience is recommended for this class. Please wear supportive shoes with a smooth hard sole. Cost is $10 per person per class to be paid at the door or online at www.bcartsguild.org.
September 17 2026 to December 10 2026 - Dance
GWCC's Irish Social (Set/Céilí) Dance Classes
Pinecrest Local Park
Thursday evenings, Sept 17 - Dec 10, 7-8pm (basics) and 8-9:30pm (continuing experience) Venue: Pinecrest Local Park, 301 St. Lawrence Street, Silver Spring, MD 20901 Admission: $600/12 weeks, register & Pay at class, cash/check/credit/Venmo. TRY A CLASS FREE! One low price for either or both time blocks No class on Thanksgiving, cancelled classes are not rescheduled. More information: instructor Ann Marie Breheny at gwccdanceclasses@gmail.com, OR visit the GWCC website: https://gwcc-online.org/activities/dance-classes
October 17 2026 - Dance
Annapolis English Country Dance
Annapolis Friends Meeting Hall
7-9:30 PM (Intro Lesson: 6:30 PM) Diane Schmit calls to the music of Some Assembly: Mary Flora, Joe Klausner, Adam Lee, Donna Boylan and Lain Sturock. Face masks are optional. Venue has windows and filter fans for circulation and ventilation. Please bring own water bottle. Snacks to share are welcome if you bring napkins+appropriate paper goods+utensils and plan to clean up after snack time. No experience or partner required. FREE ADMISSION FOR ALL! Annapolis Friends Meeting Hall, 351 Dubois Road, Annapolis, MD 21401. Pre-registration is not required, but please email aefallon@verizon.net to let us know if you can help with pre-dance setup and/or post dance hall restoration. Such help is much appreciated. Info: Jan Scopel, 443-540-0867, janscope@hotmail.com, facebook.com/profile.php?id=100057517095183
October 18 2026 - Dance
Afternoon Waltz at Glen Echo, MD
Glen Echo Park Spanish Ballroom
Callithump provides the music.Take our beginner waltz lesson from 2:45 to 3:30 pm and enjoy dancing until 6 pm. No partner required. Glen Echo, 7300 MacArthur Blvd, Glen Echo, MD 20812. Admission is $15, $5 for full-time students with ID. Info: WaltzTimeDances.org or 301-634-2222.
October 25 2026 - Dance
Dancing Planet Contras & Squares
Bumper Car Pavilion at Glen Echo Park
3:00-6:00 pm, Introductory session 2:30 pm in the Bumper Car Pavilion at Glen Echo Park, MD. Beth Molaro calling with Laura and The Lava Lamps (Laura Lengnick, Dave Wiesler, Ralph Gordon). Admission: $15. Ages 17 and under :$5. Cash, check, or credit cards accepted at the door. (Credit card fees apply). More info: (FSGW) (fsgw.org) https://www.facebook.com/events/3337533399783975
October 31 2026 - Dance
Annapolis Contra Dance
Annapolis Friends Meeting Hall
7-9:30 PM (Intro Lesson: 6:30 PM) Greg Frock calls to the music of Gina Faber and Alexander Mitchell. Face masks are optional. Venue has windows and filter fans for circulation and ventilation. Please bring own water bottle. Snacks to share are welcome if you bring napkins+appropriate paper goods+utensils and plan to clean up after snack time. No experience or partner required. FREE ADMISSION FOR ALL! Annapolis Friends Meeting Hall, 351 Dubois Road, Annapolis, MD 21401. Pre-registration is not required, but please email aefallon@verizon.net to let us know if you can help with pre-dance setup and/or post dance hall restoration. Such help is much appreciated. Info: Jan Scopel, 443-540-0867, janscope@hotmail.com, facebook.com/profile.php?id=100057517095183
November 01 2026 - Dance
Bumper Car Squares
Glen Echo Ballroom Back Room
Intro session/dance refresher at 2:45 pm where caller Janine Smith shows us everything we need to know. Then we dance from 3:00-5:30 pm. There's a short hydration break midway, but mostly FUN, lively Square Dancing the whole time. All ages welcome, no partner, prior dance experience, or special outfit needed. Glen Echo Ballroom Back Room. LIVE music by
. Janine Smith calls the figures. Admission: $15/adult, $5/teen, FREE for ages 12 and under. Cash, checks, and credit cards accepted at the door. Details (and discounted advance tickets!!) here: https://glenechopark.org/dances Facebook Event here: https://www.facebook.com/events/722414517181934
