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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7-9:30 PM (Intro Lesson: 6:30 PM) Anna Rain calls to the music of Elegant Echoes: Becky Ross, Liz Donaldson and Colleen Reed. 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

7-9:30 PM (Intro Lesson: 6:30 PM). Chloe Levine calls to the music of Strings on Wings: Todd Clewell and Barb Schmid. 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: Jan Scopel, 443-540-0867, janscope@hotmail.com or Ann Fallon, 410-507-0934, aefallon@verizon.net.

1:00 – 5:00 PM, at Manor House Tent, Elkridge Furnace Inn, 5745 Furnace Avenue, Elkridge, MD 21075 (just off of 95!) We'll be dancing to outstanding live traditional Irish music by Matt Mulqueen, Richard Hearn & Jim Eagan, with all dances expertly called by the always wonderful Kate Spanos. A cash bar and small plate menu will be available throughout the afternoon. If you'd like to make a day of it, the Elkridge Furnace Inn also serves Sunday Brunch from 10am–2pm and Dinner from 4pm–8pm. There is plenty of parking available and handicap parking is available near the tent entrance, as well. Admission: Emerald Isle Club Members – $15 (Note: Pop-up Ceilis are not included in the Season Pass.), Non-Members – $20, Under 18 – FREE https://emeraldisleclub.com/

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.