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
March 25 2025 - Folk Music
Takoma SPARK Open Mic
School of Musical Traditions
Signup at 6.30pm, music at 7pm, School of Musical Traditions | 7112 Willow Ave., Takoma Park, MD | or Live online at facebook.com/robsopenmics, youtube.com/robsopenmics or twitch.tv/robilyaimy Info at https://imtfolk.org/#tuesday-night-open-spark or rob@ilyaimy.com | 301.910.2575. The SPARK Open Mic - a cauldron of creativity from local and not-so-local artists. You're invited to come and play, or just listen - in-person or online! An incredible FREE evening of music with two songs from all comers, plus a featured artist: Sutra.
March 27 2025 - Concert
Jocelyn Pettit and Ellen Gira
Brad's House
6:30pm doors. 7-9pm concert. Fiddle and cello duo featuring their unique brand of Celtic music. Bring food and drink to share. RSVP required. Brad's House - 831 West 33rd Street, Baltimore. $20-$30 suggested sliding scale donation for adults. 14 & under free.
Feel free to bring food and drink to share!
March 28 2025 - Concert
Big Howdy
The Four Hour Day Lutherie
7:30p at The Four Hour Day Lutherie; 4305 Harford Rd; Baltimore, Maryland 21214. With band members Dede Wyland on guitar, Tom McLaughlin on Mandolin, Randy Barrett on banjo, Ira Gitlin on bass. $20 donation suggested. https://fourhourday.org/events/
March 29 2025 - Dance
Annapolis Contra Dance
Annapolis Friends Meeting Hall
7-9:30 PM (Intro Lesson: 6:30 PM). Kim Forry calls to the music of Some Assembly: Mary Flora (woodwinds), Donna Boylan (keyboards), Adam Lee (guitar), Joe Klausner (strings) and Lain Sturrock (percussion, guitar). 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
March 30 2025 - Dance
Waltzes at Glen Echo
Spanish Ballroom at Glen Echo Park
Music by Handspring. Lesson begins at 2:45 p.m. with a half-hour of beginner instruction and 15 minutes for an intermediate or advanced move. Dancing follows until 6 p.m. Dance to a lively mix of folk waltzes with a few other couples’ dances, including Tango, Hambo, Swing, and Polka. Admission is $15, $5 for full-time students with ID. No partner required. More info: www.WaltzTimeDances.org, info@WaltzTimeDances.org.
March 30 2025 - Concert
Letitia VanSant
The Four Hour Day Lutherie
7:30p at The Four Hour Day Lutherie; 4305 Harford Rd; Baltimore, Maryland 21214. A portion of the proceeds will go to CASA, which builds power for and improves the quality of life of immigrant communities. Suggested donation of $20-50. 7. https://fourhourday.org/events/
April 03 2025 - Concert
JEFF DANIELS
Temple Isaiah
Showtime 7:30pm ~ Doors open at 7:00pm, $45 ~ Children 10 and under: $22
Service fee: $5.73. Cash & checks with no fee at the door. Temple Isaiah, 12200 Scaggsville Road, Fulton, MD 20759 https://uptownconcerts.com/shows/
April 03 2025 - Dance
Bumper Car Square Dance
Glen Echo Park Bumper Car Pavilion
7:00pm ~ Lesson, 7:30pm - 10:30pm ~ Dance, Join us for square dancing in the Glen Echo Park Bumper Car Pavilion! After a lesson for all skill levels, dance caller Caroline Barnes will lead a rousing square dance along with live music by Vandalia! Tickets: $15/adult, $5/teen, FREE for ages 12 and under. Cash, Check, and Credit Card accepted at the door. No partner or special attire required. Shoes with backs are recommended (no flip flops). 301-634-2222, info@glenechopark.org
April 05 2025 - Dance
2025 Spring Colonial Dance
Ehinger Hall
6:30 pm Beginner Introduction / 7:00 pm Dance Commences. (higher admission fee applies), caller Ann Fallon. Newcomers are always welcome, and each dance is taught with a walk-through before it is danced. Attendees may dress in formal/cocktail or 18th century attire. Admission payable in cash or by check. No electronic payments are able to be processed on site. http://www.doverdancers.org/
April 05 2025 - Dance
Baltimore International Folk Dancers
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. We meet the first and third Sundays of the month $5 donation, students free.For more information contact Tom Zeller, tzeller@early.com
April 05 2025 - Dance
Mid-Atlantic Norwegian Dancers
Silver Spring, MD
6:30 pm doors/potluck, 7:30 pm music for dancing. Loretta Kelley, Georgia Beatty and Sonia White, plus other guest musicians, will play Swedish and Norwegian tunes for dancing. This event is supported in part by the Maryland State Arts Council (MSAC.org) Maryland Traditions Folklife Apprenticeship grant. Beginners, singles/couples, watchers/listeners all welcome. Donations gratefully accepted. Contact phllsdrrck@gmail.com for address. Check the MAND website for updates MAND.fanitull.org
April 06 2025 - Dance
Waltzes at Glen Echo
Spanish Ballroom at Glen Echo Park
Music by Waltzifiers. Lesson begins at 2:45 p.m. with a half-hour of beginner instruction and 15 minutes for an intermediate or advanced move. Dancing follows until 6 p.m. Dance to a lively mix of folk waltzes with a few other couples’ dances, including Tango, Hambo, Swing, and Polka. Admission is $15, $5 for full-time students with ID. No partner required. More info: www.WaltzTimeDances.org, info@WaltzTimeDances.org.
April 07 2025 - Folk Music
Takoma SPARK Open Mic
School of Musical Traditions
Signup at 6.30pm, music at 7pm, School of Musical Traditions | 7112 Willow Ave., Takoma Park, MD | or Live online at facebook.com/robsopenmics, youtube.com/robsopenmics or twitch.tv/robilyaimy Info at https://imtfolk.org/#tuesday-night-open-spark or rob@ilyaimy.com | 301.910.2575. The SPARK Open Mic - a cauldron of creativity from local and not-so-local artists. You're invited to come and play, or just listen - in-person or online! An incredible FREE evening of music with two songs from all comers, plus a featured artist: Lydia Martin.
April 09 2025 - Folk Music
Open Chantey Sing
Tavern at the Admiral Fell Inn
8-10 pm, Join us in singing songs of the sea, working songs, and pub songs in a no pressure environment at the Ship's Company Chanteymen open sing. Lead a song, make a request, join the chorus, or just listen. Tavern at the Admiral in the cellar of the Admiral Fell Inn. 888 S Broadway, Baltimore, 21231. Led by Steven Lampredi, with co-hosts Mark Wolfire, and Susan Gresens mwolfire@gmail.com
April 14 2025 - Concert
Reverie Road
Saint Mark Presbyterian Church
7:30pm at Saint Mark Presbyterian Church | 10701 Old Georgetown Road, Rockville, MD |
Tickets : $20 advance (+$2 box office fee) / $25 door. Info and tickets at https://imtfolk.org/4-14-reverie-road
April 15 2025 - Folk Music
Takoma SPARK Open Mic
School of Musical Traditions
Signup at 6.30pm, music at 7pm, School of Musical Traditions | 7112 Willow Ave., Takoma Park, MD | or Live online at facebook.com/robsopenmics, youtube.com/robsopenmics or twitch.tv/robilyaimy Info at https://imtfolk.org/#tuesday-night-open-spark or rob@ilyaimy.com | 301.910.2575. The SPARK Open Mic - a cauldron of creativity from local and not-so-local artists. You're invited to come and play, or just listen - in-person or online! An incredible FREE evening of music with two songs from all comers, plus a featured artist: Jack Lavin.
April 19 2025 - Dance
Baltimore International Folk Dancers
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. We meet the first and third Sundays of the month $5 donation, students free.For more information contact Tom Zeller, tzeller@early.com
April 19 2025 - Dance
Annapolis English Country Dance
Annapolis Friends Meeting Hall
7-9:30 PM (Intro Lesson: 6:30 PM). Jackie McCabe calls to the music of Amberwing: Emily Aubrey (violin), Janina O'Brien (piano plus) and Robin Wilson (flute). 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
April 20 2025 - Dance
Waltzes at Glen Echo
Spanish Ballroom at Glen Echo Park
Music by Larry Unger and Friends. Lesson begins at 2:45 p.m. with a half-hour of beginner instruction and 15 minutes for an intermediate or advanced move. Dancing follows until 6 p.m. Dance to a lively mix of folk waltzes with a few other couples’ dances, including Tango, Hambo, Swing, and Polka. Admission is $15, $5 for full-time students with ID. No partner required. More info: www.WaltzTimeDances.org, info@WaltzTimeDances.org.
April 22 2025 - Folk Music
Takoma SPARK Open Mic
School of Musical Traditions
Signup at 6.30pm, music at 7pm, School of Musical Traditions | 7112 Willow Ave., Takoma Park, MD | or Live online at facebook.com/robsopenmics, youtube.com/robsopenmics or twitch.tv/robilyaimy Info at https://imtfolk.org/#tuesday-night-open-spark or rob@ilyaimy.com | 301.910.2575. The SPARK Open Mic - a cauldron of creativity from local and not-so-local artists. You're invited to come and play, or just listen - in-person or online! An incredible FREE evening of music with two songs from all comers, plus a featured artist: Babel Baby.