Folk Event Listings

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.

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3:00-5:30 pm at the Glen Echo Park Bumper Car Pavilion, intro session/dance refresher at 2:45 pm. Dakota Karper calls to LIVE music by the legendary Critton Hollow String Band! 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: https://www.facebook.com/events/2265038993968570. Mark your calendar for these first Sunday afternoons through 2026: October 4, November 1, December 6.

2:30-5:30PM at Ballroom Blum, Adelphi, MD. The Second Floor dance band features Abe Joyner-Meyers (fiddle), Steven Bluestein (woodwinds), and Cecily Mills (cello). They welcome the incomparable piano stylings of Dave Wiesler as their guest of honor. Tom Spilsbury, well regarded Mid-Atlantic ECD leader, known for his clear instruction, easy manner, and wide dance repertoire, promises an afternoon of delightful dancing. Pre-registration is required. Attendance is capped to allow for comfortable dancing and unrestricted frivolity. After you register you will receive a confirmation email with the address, parking instructions, and other important details about the event. Registering will reserve your spot. Donations (suggested $20) accepted at the door, via cash or Venmo. Sorry, no drop ins. REGISTER BY CLICKING THIS LIVE LINK: https://fsgw.org/event-6767886 Or register at the FSGW website (https://fsgw.org/calendar) on the September Calendar. For questions contact: mwarshow@verizon.net. Please write "English Country Dance" in the subject line. This event is co-sponsored by FSGW.

3:00-6:00 pm, Introductory session 2:30 pm in the Back Room of the Spanish Ballroom at Glen Echo Park, MD. The Second Floor is a captivating new dance band from Somerville, MA, who've been wowwing dancers all over New England (Abe Joyner-Meyers (fiddle), Steven Bluestein (woodwinds), and Cecily Mills (cello) Robert Mills (piano). Janine Smith calls the figures. 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

1 pm at Die Musik Live, 409 Charles Street, $15 at door Streaming: $12. More info: (410) 385-2638. www.andiemusiklive.com

7-9:30 PM (Intro Lesson: 6:30 PM) Nancy English calls to the music of David Knight and Jacqueline Schwab. 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. 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

3-8pm at The Lyceum, 17801 Meeting House Rd, Sandy Spring, MD 20860. Admission (pay at the door, cash/check/credit/Venmo): $20/GWCC members, $25/non-members, half price/ages 11-20, free/Under age 11. 3pm workshop dances: Borlin Jenny Set, review of the Newport Set We will be dancing to lively tunes from Rambling House (Tina Eck, Joe DeZarn, Jesse Winch, Zan McLeod). All welcome, no experience or partner required. 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/