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
January 01 2026 - Dance
Greater Washington Céilí Club (GWCC) New Year Celebration Céilí
The Lyceum
4-8pm at The Lyceum, 17801 Meeting House Rd, Sandy Spring, MD 20860. Admission (pay at the door, cash/check preferred, credit cards accepted): $25/GWCC members, $30/non-members, half price/ages 11-20, free/Under age 11. Raffle ticket for many door prizes included with admission. We will be dancing to lively tunes from Ellis Island (Dave Abe, Myron Bretholz, Peter Fitzgerald, Martin McCann & Andy Thurston). Please bring a dish to share at the potluck meal (first break), no smoking/no alcohol policies observed. Details at https://gwcc-online.org/activities/ceilis/
January 04 2026 - Dance
Baltimore International Folk Dancers (BIFD)
Church of the Nativity and Holy Comforter
1:30 to 3:30 at the Church of the Nativity and Holy Comforter, 419 Cedarcroft Rd, Baltimore, MD 21212. $5 donation, Students free. We meet to dance to music from around the world, primarily Eastern Europe, the Balkans and the Middle East. We mix dances that can be done "on sight" with those that are more challenging. We teach as needed. If you are new to this type of dancing or have been at it for years please come dance with us. No partners needed. For more information contact Tom Zeller, tzeller@early.com
January 04 2026 - Dance
Afternoon Waltzes at Glen Echo
Glen Echo Park Spanish Ballroom
Afternoon dancing in the Ballroom: music by Air Loom. Join us for an afternoon of waltzing in the Spanish Ballroom! 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: 301-634-2222, or WaltzTimeDances.org
January 04 2026 - Dance
Bumper Car Squares
Bumper Car Pavilion
Introductory session 2:45 pm, Square Dance from 3:00-5:30 pm. Strings on Wings: Todd Clewell (guitar), Barb Schmid (fiddle) and Aaron Blouin (bass) play the tunes and Kim Forry calls the figures. 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. 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!!) https://glenechopark.org/dances FB event https://www.facebook.com/share/1Du7STaMUz/
January 06 2026 - Folk Music
Takoma SPARK Open Mic
School of Musical Traditions
Signup at 6.30pm, music at 7pm at the School of Musical Traditions | 7112 Willow Ave., Takoma Park, MD, in-person or live online at facebook.com/robsopenmics, youtube.com/robsopenmics or twitch.tv/robilyaimy A FREE evening of music with two songs from all comers, plus a different featured artist highlighted every week, this week: Rebecca Berlin. Info at https://imtfolk.org/#tuesday-night-open-spark or rob@ilyaimy.com | 301.910.2575
January 10 2026 - Dance
Emerald Isle Club's January Ceili
Promenade Dance Studio
6pm to 10pm at the Promenade Dance Studio; 2605 Lord Baltimore Dr, Windsor Mill, MD 21244. Featuring high-energy music from J. Patrick’s Allstars and lively ceili and set dances called by the incomparable Marilyn Moore, it’s the perfect way to shake off the winter chill and get back on the dance floor. Plus, enjoy a special performance by Kate Spanos Irish Dance! Fun, laughter, and a warm, welcoming community. Sodas provided – bring your own beer or wine.Bring a snack or treat to share! Admission: Under 18: FREE (must be with an adult). EIC Members 18+: $20. Non-Members 18+: $25. Pay at the door or online: https://emeraldisleclub.com/ceilis/
January 13 2026 - Folk Music
Takoma SPARK Open Mic
School of Musical Traditions
Signup at 6.30pm, music at 7pm at the School of Musical Traditions | 7112 Willow Ave., Takoma Park, MD, in-person or live online at facebook.com/robsopenmics, youtube.com/robsopenmics or twitch.tv/robilyaimy A FREE evening of music with two songs from all comers, plus a different featured artist highlighted every week, this week: Daniel Lipton. Info at https://imtfolk.org/#tuesday-night-open-spark or rob@ilyaimy.com | 301.910.2575
January 17 2026 - Dance
Annapolis English Country Dance
Annapolis Friends Meeting Hall
7-9:30 PM (Intro Lesson: 6:30 PM). Happy Lanning calls the music of Emily Aubrey (violin), Janina O'Brien (piano) and Robin Wilson (flute, concertina). 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! 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. $15; students-$5; children through 5 years old-free. Annapolis Friends Meeting Hall, 351 Dubois Road, Annapolis, MD 21401. Info: Ann Fallon, 410-507-0934, aefallon@verizon.net or Jan Scopel, 443-540-0867, janscope@hotmail.com. facebook.com/profile.php?id=100057517095183
January 18 2026 - Dance
Baltimore International Folk Dancers (BIFD)
Church of the Nativity and Holy Comforter
1:30 to 3:30 at the Church of the Nativity and Holy Comforter, 419 Cedarcroft Rd, Baltimore, MD 21212. $5 donation, Students free. We meet to dance to music from around the world, primarily Eastern Europe, the Balkans and the Middle East. We mix dances that can be done "on sight" with those that are more challenging. We teach as needed. If you are new to this type of dancing or have been at it for years please come dance with us. No partners needed. For more information contact Tom Zeller, tzeller@early.com
January 18 2026 - Dance
Afternoon Waltzes at Glen Echo
Glen Echo Park Spanish Ballroom
Afternoon dancing in the Ballroom: music by Phoenix. Join us for an afternoon of waltzing in the Spanish Ballroom! 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: 301-634-2222, or WaltzTimeDances.org
January 20 2026 - Folk Music
Takoma SPARK Open Mic
School of Musical Traditions
Signup at 6.30pm, music at 7pm at the School of Musical Traditions | 7112 Willow Ave., Takoma Park, MD, in-person or live online at facebook.com/robsopenmics, youtube.com/robsopenmics or twitch.tv/robilyaimy A FREE evening of music with two songs from all comers, plus a different featured artist highlighted every week, this week: the Bachelor and the Bad Actress. Info at https://imtfolk.org/#tuesday-night-open-spark or rob@ilyaimy.com | 301.910.2575
January 27 2026 - Folk Music
Takoma SPARK Open Mic
School of Musical Traditions
Signup at 6.30pm, music at 7pm at the School of Musical Traditions | 7112 Willow Ave., Takoma Park, MD, in-person or live online at facebook.com/robsopenmics, youtube.com/robsopenmics or twitch.tv/robilyaimy A FREE evening of music with two songs from all comers, plus a different featured artist highlighted every week, this week: Sleepy Smile. Info at https://imtfolk.org/#tuesday-night-open-spark or rob@ilyaimy.com | 301.910.2575
January 31 2026 - Dance
Annapolis English Country Dance
Annapolis Friends Meeting Hall
7-9:30 PM (Intro Lesson: 6:30 PM). Chloe Levin calls with The Jay Birds: Jan Scopel (guitar, bodhrun), Jack Brumbaugh (fiddle) and Joanne Murphy (hammered dulcimer). 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! 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. $15; students-$5; children through 5 years old-free. Annapolis Friends Meeting Hall, 351 Dubois Road, Annapolis, MD 21401. Info: Ann Fallon, 410-507-0934, aefallon@verizon.net or Jan Scopel, 443-540-0867, janscope@hotmail.com. facebook.com/profile.php?id=100057517095183
