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
December 09 2023 - Concert
Helicon's 38th Annual Winter Solstice Concert
Dumbarton Arts & Education
Washington, DC - 7:30 pm, featuring Helicon with Chris Norman, Robin Bullock and Ken Kolodner; Charm City Junction with Patrick McAvinue, Brad Kolodner, Sean McComiskey, Alex Lacquement; Ken & Brad Kolodner Quartet; Elke Baker, Step-Dancer Jonathon Srour. Dumbarton Arts & Education; 3133 Dumbarton Street NW; Washington, DC 20007https://www.dumbartonconcerts.org/20232024-tickets/helicon-winter-solstice
December 09 2023 - Dance
Mid-Atlantic Norwegian Dancers
Silver Spring
6pm potluck, 7:30 music/dancing. Silver Spring, MD and on Zoom. In-person Norwegian-style cozy house party, plus continued Zoom access for music/dancing. This month’s hosts are Phyllis and Stephen. Mesmerizing live music by Loretta Kelley and friends on exotic Norwegian Hardanger fiddle and Swedish nyckelharpa. Addictive dances, some with elements like Swing or Hambo. Beginners, singles/couples, watchers/listeners all welcome. Please bring food to share, clean shoes to wear, and bucks you can spare. No need to bring a partner--we mix and some enjoy dancing either role so all can dance. Info including host’s pandemic parameters: http://MAND.fanitull.org or Jenny Foster, pi@xecu.net (MAND in Subject please), 3O1-371-4312.
December 13 2023 - Concert
Helicon's 38th Annual Winter Solstice Concert
Goucher College Kraushaar Auditorium
3:30 & 7:30 PM at Goucher College Kraushaar Auditorium; Towson MD. Ken Kolodner, Chris Norman, and Robin Bullock, with guests: The Ken & Brad Kolodner Quartet, Members of Charm City Junction, Alex Laquement, Sean McComiskey, Elke Baker, Rachel Eddy, and Jonathon Srour https://www.kenkolodner.com/winter-solstice.html
December 13 2023 - Concert
Jake Eddy & Daniel Ullom
Brad's House
Email bradkolodner@gmail.com with any questions. Invite your friends and spread the word! Most shows fill up so don’t hesitate reserve a spot. Feel free to bring food and drink to share. Brad's House - 831 West 33rd Street, Baltimore. Doors at 6:30pm, Concert 7pm til 9pm. Cost: $20-$30 suggested sliding scale donation for adults. 14 & under free.
Feel free to bring food and drink to share! https://www.bradkolodner.com/house-concerts-at-brads.html
December 13 2023 - Folk Music
Open Chantey Sing
Anchor Bar 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. Anchor Bar in the cellar of the Admiral Fell Inn. 888 S Broadway, Baltimore, 21231. Led by Mark Wolfire, and Susan Gresens mwolfire@gmail.com
December 14 2023 - Concert
"Music of Midwinter" with Windborne
Saint Mark Presbyterian Church
"Music of Midwinter" with Windborne. Saint Mark Presbyterian Church | 10701 Old Georgetown Road, Rockville, MD | 7:30pm. Tickets : $20 advance (+$2 box office fee) / $25 door. Tickets at www.imtfolk.org | Info: rob Hinkal at publicity@imtfolk.org
December 16 2023 - Concert
Celtic Christmas with KAPO and Special Guests
Shepherdstown Presbyterian Church
Celtic Christmas with KAPO and Special Guests. 7:30 pm. Karen Ashbrook (hammered dulcimer, Irish flute & whistle), Andrea Hoag (fiddle), Eileen Estes (vocals and bodhran–the Irish drum), & Paul Oorts (harp guitar, accordion, cittern). Shepherdstown Presbyterian Church, 100 W, Washington St., Shepherdstown, West Virginia. Admission is $25 adults, $22 seniors, $20 SMaD members, $15 students, paid by cash or check, taken at the door. For more Info or to reserve a ticket: Joanie Blanton, 304-263-2531 or upperpotomac@gmail.com, on the web at smad.us.
December 16 2023 - Dance
English Country Dance
Annapolis Friends Meeting Hall
7-9:30 PM (Intro Lesson: 6:30 PM) Christopher Field calls to the music of Amberwing: Emily Aubrey (fiddle); Robin Wilson (flute, concertina); Janina O’Brien (piano and more). Capped attendance, so pre-registration required via email to aefallon@verizon.net. Venue has windows and fans for ventilation. No experience or partner required. No food/drinks provided; please bring own drinking water. $10. 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; facebook.com/profile.php?id=100057517095183
December 17 2023 - Dance
Waltz at Glen Echo Spanish Ballroom
Spanish Ballroom at Glen Echo Park
Dance in the Spanish Ballroom at Glen Echo Park 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. Music by Wyndream. The waltz 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. For more info: go to www.WaltzTimeDances.org e-mail info@WaltzTimeDances.org, Glen Echo Park 7300 MacArthur Blvd, Glen Echo, MD 20812.
December 27 2023 to January 01 2024 - Dance
Terpsichore’s Holiday
Claggett Conference Center
Ring In the New Year at Terpsichore's Holiday! Start the New Year with 6 days of dance, music, and song at the Claggett Conference Center, only an hour from DC and Baltimore. Terpsichore features contra, English, and square dancing, singing, step dance, and community fun for all ages. Staff includes Adina Gordon, Luke Donforth, Wake Up Robin (Noah van Norstrand, Audrey Jaber, Amy Englesberg) , Miranda Weinberg, Dave Weisler, Mathew Olwell, Emily Oleson, and much more. Scholarships and financial assistance available. More information at https://terpsichore.lloydshaw.org/.
December 31 2023 - Dance
Waltz at Glen Echo Spanish Ballroom
Spanish Ballroom at Glen Echo Park
Dance in the Spanish Ballroom at Glen Echo Park 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. Music by Waltz Sisters. The waltz 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. For more info: go to www.WaltzTimeDances.org e-mail info@WaltzTimeDances.org, Glen Echo Park 7300 MacArthur Blvd, Glen Echo, MD 20812.